Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of encoding and decoding motion picture, a motion picture encoding device and a motion picture decoding device, which enables high-efficiency coding capable of avoiding the occurrence of any block distortion. According to the present invention, motion estimation and motion compensation are performed based on patches divided according to the textural characteristics, in combination with global motion compensation of unpredicted regions for unintentional non-prediction, which partially changes between the key frames to deal with double-image or frame-out problems.

Abstract: An image formation processing method for forming an image to be raised with color toners on a raised portion of an expandable toner which is formed on a recording sheet according to an original image, comprising extracting a contour section of the image to be raised from the original image, and changing a color of the extracted contour section to enhance the image to be raised.

Abstract: To allow any image to be viewed naturally and to determine a scene structure as close to a real object as possible, frame memories store therein three types of basic depth models indicating the depth values of three basic types of scene structures, one basic depth model for each scene structure. A composition ratio is determined according to the high frequency component estimation values or activity values of the luminance signal of a received non-3D image that are received from a top activity unit and a bottom activity unit and, based on the composition ratio, the three types of basic depth models are composed. The R signal of the non-3D image is superimposed on the composed basic depth model in an adder to produce final depth estimation data.

Abstract: An image forming device for adequately forming an image in which images overlap one another. The priority order (display order) of the images overlapping with one another is judged for the area where images of different attributes overlap with one another. When the priority rank of a three-dimensional image is high, a planar image in the overlapping area is deleted, or a three-dimensional image is formed on a planar image. When the rank of a planar image is high, only the color image of a three-dimensional image in the overlapping area is deleted, and a planar image is formed using foaming toner.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus comprises a multifunctional nozzle having a double-pipe structure. An inner flow path of the multifunctional nozzle is connected to a first supply suction system through a supply suction pipe. An outer flow path is connected to a second supply suction system through the supply suction pipe. The first supply suction system and the second supply suction system have respectively chemical liquid supply sources, rinse liquid supply sources, inert gas supply sources, and ejectors. Such a configuration makes it possible to selectively supply the chemical liquid, supply the rinse liquid, and supply the inert gas and suck in through the inner flow path and the outer flow path of the multifunctional nozzle.

Abstract: An image formation apparatus for forming a three dimensional print image on a recording medium by an image of three dimensional printing material and an image of color material in accordance with image data, comprises a designation unit for designating a three dimensional print region using three dimensional printing material and a non-three dimensional print region, with regard to the image data; and an image processing unit for performing different color conversions on the image data depending on the three dimensional print region and the non-three dimensional print region designated by the designation unit.

Abstract: A ferrule holder assembly for an optical-fiber-end-face grinding apparatus comprises a ferrule holder board supported to be moved upward and downward in parallel with a grinding board of the optical-fiber-end-face grinding apparatus, a ferrule sleeve provided at the ferrule holder board for receiving and supporting an optical fiber ferrule while putting the tip at the grinding board, an adapter for retaining the optical fiber ferrule or a connector for supporting the optical fiber ferrule in a state where the optical fiber ferrule is inserted into the ferrule sleeve, and an urging unit for urging the adapter in a direction opposite to the grinding board from the ferrule holder board.

Abstract: A ferrule holder assembly for an optical-fiber-end-face grinding apparatus comprises a ferrule holder board supported to be moved upward and downward in parallel with a grinding board of the optical-fiber-end-face grinding apparatus, a ferrule sleeve provided at the ferrule holder board for receiving and supporting an optical fiber ferrule while putting the tip at the grinding board, an adapter for retaining the optical fiber ferrule or a connector for supporting the optical fiber ferrule in a state where the optical fiber ferrule is inserted into the ferrule sleeve, and an urging unit for urging the adapter in a direction opposite to the grinding board from the ferrule holder board.

Abstract: An optical connector end face grinding apparatus comprises a grinding apparatus main body, a sliding plate and a grinding bolder. The grinding apparatus main body further comprises an eccentric member driven by a motor and a guide pin. The sliding plate further provides a grinding pad on which is disposed a grinding film and moves in a reciprocal action along a guide pin in synchronism with the circular movement of the rotation of the eccentric member. An optical connector with a ferrule can be attached to and detached from the grinding holder, which positions the end face of the ferrule in a predetermined position relative to the grinding film in the rotational center of the eccentric member.

Abstract: There is provided a holder for an optical fiber ferrule end face grinding apparatus that can make good use of a grinding film, in which the number of optical fiber ferrules held by the holder is greatly increased. The holder includes a holder plate including a plurality of insertion holes into which each of the ferrules is inserted. In the holder plate, the insertion holes are arranged in an area of a certain size extending from the center to the periphery thereof.

Abstract: A ferrule heating apparatus 1, which is configured to heat a ferrule and thereby adhere an optical fiber and the ferrule together, includes a plurality of ferrule housing portions capable of freely housing and aligning ferrules 27, a holder 5 made of a thermally conductive member, a holder heating unit 9 for supporting and heating the holder 5, and a temperature control unit 11 for controlling a temperature of the holder heating unit 9. The holder heating unit 9 and the temperature control unit 11 are provided mutually separately. Meanwhile, the holder heating unit 9 and the temperature unit 11 are mutually connected to each other through an electric power cable 13.

Abstract: A photosensor apparatus includes a light receiving element that receives reflection light of light which is illuminated onto a reference pattern image formed on a moving member, a first illuminating unit that enters regular reflection light to the light receiving element, a second illuminating unit that enters diffuse reflection light to the light receiving element, and a light receiving optical system that conducts the regular reflection light and the diffuse reflection light to the light receiving element. Preferably, the light receiving optical system includes a lens, constitutes an image forming optical system that forms the reference pattern image on a light receiving plane of the light receiving element with respect to the diffuse reflection light, and enters to the light receiving plane of the light receiving element only a part of regular reflection light, which is reflected from substantially the same region where the diffuse reflection light is received.

Abstract: To allow any image to be viewed naturally and to determine a scene structure as close to a real object as possible, frame memories store therein three types of basic depth models indicating the depth values of three basic types of scene structures, one basic depth model for each scene structure. A composition ratio is determined according to the high frequency component estimation values or activity values of the luminance signal of a received non-3D image that are received from a top activity unit and a bottom activity unit and, based on the composition ratio, the three types of basic depth models are composed. The R signal of the non-3D image is superimposed on the composed basic depth model in an adder to produce final depth estimation data.

Abstract: An image forming device for adequately forming an image in which images overlap one another. The priority order (display order) of the images overlapping with one another is judged for the area where images of different attributes overlap with one another. When the priority rank of a three-dimensional image is high, a planar image in the overlapping area is deleted, or a three-dimensional image is formed on a planar image. When the rank of a planar image is high, only the color image of a three-dimensional image in the overlapping area is deleted, and a planar image is formed using foaming toner.

Abstract: In an image processing section, a foam toner signal generator generates a foam toner signal corresponding to a foam toner amount to be transferred to a three-dimensional print designation region discriminated at a three-dimensional print region discriminator, and a foam toner interpolation signal generator generates a foam toner interpolation signal corresponding to a foam toner amount to be transferred to an image region equal to or greater than a constant area in an ordinary print region discriminated at the three-dimensional print region discriminator. Foam toner of a predetermined amount corresponding to the foam toner signal is transferred to the three-dimensional print region, and foam toner of an amount that is less (of a lower height) than the predetermined amount and corresponds to the foam toner interpolation signal is transferred to the ordinary print region.

Abstract: A holder for an optical fiber ferrule end face grinding apparatus is provided which can grind an increased number of optical fiber ferrules simultaneously. The holder comprises a holder plate provided with a plurality of ferrule insertion holes, a seat extending to at least one insertion hole and having a first wall, and a second wall on a side of the insertion hole opposing the seat. A slidable holding member including a front face facing the second wall, and an inclined rear face is disposed on the seat. A depression member is mounted on the holder plate that presses downwardly on a rod member disposed on the inclined rear face. As the depression member is operated, the rod member is pressed downwardly along the first wall, and the holding member is pushed forward such that a ferrule is clamped between the front face and the second wall.

Abstract: There is provided an image forming apparatus in which, if the image forming apparatus using only a normal toner is modified to be capable of forming an image formed of a special toner, an appropriate image can be formed in accordance with the characteristics of the special toner.

Abstract: A photosensor apparatus includes a light receiving element that receives reflection light of light which is illuminated onto a reference pattern image formed on a moving member, a first illuminating unit that enters regular reflection light to the light receiving element, a second illuminating unit that enters diffuse reflection light to the light receiving element, and a light receiving optical system that conducts the regular reflection light and the diffuse reflection light to the light receiving element. Preferably, the light receiving optical system includes a lens, constitutes an image forming optical system that forms the reference pattern image on a light receiving plane of the light receiving element with respect to the diffuse reflection light, and enters to the light receiving plane of the light receiving element only a part of regular reflection light, which is reflected from substantially the same region where the diffuse reflection light is received.

Abstract: An optical connector end face grinding apparatus comprises a grinding apparatus main body, a sliding plate and a grinding bolder. The grinding apparatus main body further comprises an eccentric member driven by a motor and a guide pin. The sliding plate further provides a grinding pad on which is disposed a grinding film and moves in a reciprocal action along a guide pin in synchronism with the circular movement of the rotation of the eccentric member. An optical connector with a ferrule can be attached to and detached from the grinding holder, which positions the end face of the ferrule in a predetermined position relative to the grinding film in the rotational center of the eccentric member.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image carrier and a first developing unit for forming an image on the image carrier using at least one type of first developer to which a second developing unit for forming an image using at least one type of second developer which differs from the first developer is installable. The apparatus includes a developing unit determination part for determining the type of developing unit of the image forming apparatus, and an announcement part for announcing to the user that, when the second developing unit is not installed and an image formation instruction for instructing the formation of an image obtained by using the second developer is inputted, the image formation instruction cannot be made to effect a response.