Abstract: An alert system includes a display device, a display control unit, and a target recognition unit. The display control unit: when the number of targets recognized by the target recognition unit is equal to or more than an upper limit number, sets a display range of a surrounding icon as a whole circular area; and in a state where the number of targets is equal to or more than the upper limit number and the display range of the surrounding icon is set as the whole circular area, when the number of targets increases, reduces the size of the surrounding icon.

Abstract: A technique capable of certainly suppressing adhesion of waste ink to hands, clothes, and the like during replacement of a waste ink tank is provided. There are included a container portion provided with an insertion port which a discharge member discharging waste ink can be inserted into and pulled out from and a shielding portion movable between a shielding position where the insertion port is shielded and an open position where the insertion port is opened.

Abstract: A height estimation method performed by a height estimation apparatus includes a first feature point extraction step of extracting a feature point coordinate, a first coordinate estimation step of estimating a coordinate of a first subject frame, a pre-generation step of deriving a height of the first subject frame and generating a distance addition pattern and a correction coefficient for an individual missing pattern, a second feature point extraction step of extracting a feature point coordinate from a second input image, a second coordinate estimation step of estimating a coordinate of a second subject frame and estimating a coordinate of an object frame, a subject data selection step of selecting the individual missing pattern and the correction coefficient in accordance with the feature point coordinate, an object data selection step of selecting an object height, and a height estimation step of adding up a distance between a feature point coordinate and another feature point coordinate extracted in acc

Abstract: A video image editing device or the like, capable of editing a wraparound video image generated by using a plurality of video images captured by multi-viewpoint cameras to be comfortably viewable by viewers, is provided. Based on information about the positions and the sizes of X subjects, a polynomial expression regarding the position of the subject and a polynomial expression regarding the size of the subject are generated. Correction or interpolation of the positions of the H subjects is performed by a polynomial approximation curve using the polynomial expression regarding the position of the subject, correction or interpolation of the sizes of the N subjects is performed by a polynomial approximation curve using the polynomial expression regarding the size of the subject, and the sizes of the N subjects are expanded or contracted with an expansion/contraction parameter p.

Abstract: A video image editing device or the like, capable of editing a wraparound video image generated by using a plurality of video images captured by multi-viewpoint cameras to be comfortably viewable by viewers, is provided. Based on information about the positions and the sizes of X subjects, a polynomial expression regarding the position of the subject and a polynomial expression regarding the size of the subject are generated. Correction or interpolation of the positions of the H subjects is performed by a polynomial approximation curve using the polynomial expression regarding the position of the subject, correction or interpolation of the sizes of the N subjects is performed by a polynomial approximation curve using the polynomial expression regarding the size of the subject, and the sizes of the N subjects are expanded or contracted with an expansion/contraction parameter p.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lens barrel having an optical system capable of change of a focal length, comprising: a diaphragm device which controls a light amount of light incident to the optical system and passing to an image forming surface; and an open F value varying device which is provided separately from the diaphragm device, controls a light amount of the light incident to the optical system and passing to the image forming surface and varies an open F value by limiting the light amount so that the open F value becomes a value according to a focal length of the optical system when the light amount which is controllable by the diaphragm device is at the maximum.

Abstract: An anti-vibration controller having an ON/OFF switch for the anti-vibration is arranged on the outer circumference of a fixed lens barrel where extender lenses are positioned. When to manipulate the ON/OFF switch, a cameraperson manually operates a focusing ring with the little and ring fingers, a zooming ring with the middle finger and an iris ring with the index finger, all of the left hand. Then he or she can manipulate the ON/OFF switch of the anti-vibration controller fitted to the outer circumference of the fixed lens barrel with the unengaged thumb without having to move the fingers away from manipulating rings.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided a preventive or of preventing or therapeutic agent for decubitus comprising an N-acylated derivative of hydroxyproline or a salt thereof; the above preventive or therapeutic agent wherein the N-acylated derivative of hydroxyproline or a salt thereof is contained in an amount of 0.1 to 15% by weight to the total weight; and the preventive or therapeutic agent for decubitus wherein the N-acylated group of the N-acylated derivative of hydroxyproline is an N-acylated group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lens barrel having an optical system capable of change of a focal length, comprising: a diaphragm device which controls a light amount of light incident to the optical system and passing to an image forming surface; and an open F value varying device which is provided separately from the diaphragm device, controls a light amount of the light incident to the optical system and passing to the image forming surface and varies an open F value by limiting the light amount so that the open F value becomes a value according to a focal length of the optical system when the light amount which is controllable by the diaphragm device is at the maximum.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided a preventive or of preventing or therapeutic agent for decubitus comprising an N-acylated derivative of hydroxyproline or a salt thereof; the above preventive or therapeutic agent wherein the N-acylated derivative of hydroxyproline or a salt thereof is contained in an amount of 0.1 to 15% by weight to the total weight; and the preventive or therapeutic agent for decubitus wherein the N-acylated group of the N-acylated derivative of hydroxyproline is an N-acylated group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The vibration proof adapter is arranged between a lens and a camera. Indicators for indicating an ON/OFF status of a vibration proof function are provided on both of the right and left sides of the vibration proof adapter, and the indicators can be checked by a cameraperson with looking at a view finder. Each indicator is retractably provided in a body housing, and a lamp is rotatably provided at the tip of an arm. The arm is made to stand up at the time of image pickup, and is used with turning the screen of the lamp toward the cameraperson. Even if the cameraperson does not move a look from the view finder, the cameraperson can check the lighting status of lamp. Moreover, a cavity for containing the indicator is formed on the periphery of the vibration proof adapter, and the indicator is retracted in the cavity at the time of retraction.

Abstract: An anti-vibration controller having an ON/OFF switch for the anti-vibration is arranged on the outer circumference of a fixed lens barrel where extender lenses are positioned. When to manipulate the ON/OFF switch, a cameraperson manually operates a focusing ring with the little and ring fingers, a zooming ring with the middle finger and an iris ring with the index finger, all of the left hand. Then he or she can manipulate the ON/OFF switch of the anti-vibration controller fitted to the outer circumference of the fixed lens barrel with the unengaged thumb without having to move the fingers away from manipulating rings.

Abstract: The lens supporting device has an anti-vibration adapter placed between a lens device and a camera and including a correction lens for compensating image shaking caused by vibrations applied to the camera, and a lens supporter for supporting the anti-vibration adapter and the camera on a pedestal, and is capable of supporting the lens device with stability even when used with the anti-vibration adapter being attached to the lens supporter by providing the supporting member attached to the attaching part provided at the lens device and supporting the lens device. In the case with the anti-vibration adapter being attached to the lens supporter, the camera is firstly supported at a camera supporting part formed at the lens supporter through a pedestal adapter, and a screw of the lens supporter is fastened to a nut part of the anti-vibration adapter to support the anti-vibration adapter on the lens supporter.

Abstract: An EFP lens device is attached to a mount frame of a lens supporter, and an adapter-type vibration isolator is fixed to the back face of the mount frame. An ENG camera is attached to the back of the vibration isolator. The vibration isolator automatically checks information about the focal length of the attached lens device, information about an extender, etc. and adjusts the amplitude of the correcting lens according to the vibrations of the lens. A lens information setting switch is provided at the vibration isolator so that a user can freely enter and change the lens inherent information through the lens information setting switch. A vibration ON/OFF switch and a sensitivity setting means are provided at a manual control part.

Abstract: The lens device and the vibration-proof adapter include a lock mechanism with operational ease because a lock mechanism of a vibration-proof lens has a switch on a joint with a camera main body or a joint with the lens device. The lens device is connected by placing a hook, which is provided on a front end face of a camera main body, to a recess of a back end face. A slide pin is provided in the recess so as to slide, and is pressed inside by the hook. In synchronization with the slide pin pressed inside, a lock pin operates to move away from a holding member of a vibration-proof lens, and the vibration-proof lens is unlocked. The slide pin returns to an original protruding position to lock the vibration-proof lens again when the hook is detached from the recess.

Abstract: The tens supporting device has an anti-vibration adapter placed between a lens device and a camera and including a correction lens for compensating image shaking caused by vibrations applied to the camera, and a lens supporter for supporting the anti-vibration adapter and the camera on a pedestal, and is capable of supporting the lens device with stability even when used with the anti-vibration adapter being attached to the lens supporter by providing the supporting member attached to the attaching part provided at the lens device and supporting the lens device. In the case with the anti-vibration adapter being attached to the lens supporter, the camera is firstly supported at a camera supporting part formed at the lens supporter through a pedestal adapter, and a screw of the lens supporter is fastened to a nut part of the anti-vibration adapter to support the anti-vibration adapter on the lens supporter.

Abstract: The lens device and the vibration-proof adapter include a lock mechanism with operational ease because a lock mechanism of a vibration-proof lens has a switch on a joint with a camera main body or a joint with the lens device. The lens device is connected by placing a hook, which is provided on a frond end face of a camera main body, to a recess of a back end face. A slide pin is provided in the recess so as to slide, and is pressed inside by the hook. In synchronization with the slide pin pressed inside, a lock pin operates to move away from a holding member of a vibration-proof lens, and the vibration-proof lens is unlocked. The slide pin returns to an original protruding position to lock the vibration-proof lens again when the hook is detached from the recess.

Abstract: The vibration proof adapter is arranged between a lens and a camera. Indicators for indicating an ON/OFF status of a vibration proof function are provided on both of the right and left sides of the vibration proof adapter, and the indicators can be checked by a cameraperson with looking at a view finder. Each indicator is retractably provided in a body housing, and a lamp is rotatably provided at the tip of an arm. The arm is made to stand up at the time of image pickup, and is used with turning the screen of the lamp toward the cameraperson. Even if the cameraperson does not move a look from the view finder, the cameraperson can check the lighting status of lamp. Moreover, a cavity for containing the indicator is formed on the periphery of the vibration proof adapter, and the indicator is retracted in the cavity at the time of retraction.

Abstract: A workpiece which is made by integrally combining an outer member and an inner member through hemming is manufactured efficiently in a common apparatus. An outer member and an inner member are combined to alternately subassemble two kinds of workpieces at a common subassembly station. A hemming station is disposed on a downstream side of the subassembly station in a manufacturing line. In this hemming station, a first hemming apparatus for the first kind of workpiece and a second hemming apparatus for the second kind of workpiece are disposed in a side by side relationship with each other. The first kind of workpiece subassembled in the subassembly station and the second kind of workpiece are alternately fed to the first hemming apparatus and the second hemming apparatus by a workpiece feeding robot.

Abstract: An external skin treatment agent composition containing an active ingredient comprising a prostacyclin, and/or its optical isomer, having the formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein, R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain or branched alkyl group of C.sub.1 to C.sub.10, or one equivalent of a cation, R.sup.2 is a substitutable C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 straight chain or branched alkyl group or substitutable C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 straight chain or branched alkenyl group or alkinyl group, R.sup.3 is a straight chain alkyl group of C.sub.1 to C.sub.5, and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently a hydroxyl group or formula: ##STR2## (where, R.sup.6 is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 straight chain or branched alkyl group)) and a carrier.