Abstract: An automated analyzer includes a reagent dispensing probe that dispenses a reagent to a reaction vessel, a sample dispensing probe that dispenses a sample to the reaction vessel, a stirring rod that stirs a sample and a reagent in the reaction vessel, and a storage unit that stores special washing information including information about a condition for performing special washing to prevent sample carryover and a washing method. The automated analyzer further includes: a determination unit that determines whether the special washing is required based on information about the sample dispensed by the sample dispensing probe and the special washing information; and a controller that causes the reagent dispensing probe to dispense a wash liquid to the reaction vessel and causes the stirring rod to stir the wash liquid in the reaction vessel based on the special washing information, when the special washing is performed.

Abstract: A launched flying object is configured to continue to transmit a signal to a launching device. The launching device is configured to continue to receive the signal from the launched flying object, continue to calculate a probability when the launched flying object intercepts a target from a distance, a relative velocity and a relative angle between the launched flying object and the target, and output a final interception probability when communication from the launched flying object is stopped.

Abstract: A threat degree of each of targets is numerized based on data obtained by observing the targets after launching of the flying objects. Also, the firepower of flying object is numerized based on the state of flying object after the launching. The optimal assignment of firepower is calculated based on the numerized threat degrees and firepower, and is shared by the flying objects. Each flying object intercepts the target specified based on the optimal assignment.

Abstract: A target assignment system includes a sensor system which detects a position of a moving vehicle, an assigning section which determines the launcher system assigned with the moving vehicle in response to the position of the moving vehicle and generates a first display signal which shows the moving vehicle and a first launcher system, a display section which displays the moving vehicle and the assigned launcher system in real time in response to the display signal, and an input section which instructs a change of the assigned launcher system. The assigning section generates a second display signal in which the first launcher system is changed to a second launcher system, in response to an instruction of assignment change.

Abstract: A threat degree of each of targets is numerized based on data obtained by observing the targets after launching of the flying objects. Also, the firepower of flying object is numerized based on the state of flying object after the launching. The optimal assignment of firepower is calculated based on the numerized threat degrees and firepower, and is shared by the flying objects. Each flying object intercepts the target specified based on the optimal assignment.

Abstract: A launched flying object continues to transmit a signal to a launching device. The launching device continues to receive the signal from the flying object, continues to calculate a probability when the flying object intercepts a target from the distance, the relative velocity and the relative angle between the flying object and the target and the flying object, and outputs a final interception probability when the communication from the flying object is stopped.

Abstract: A target assignment system,includes a sensor system which detects a position, of a moving vehicle, an assigning section which determines the launcher system assigned with the moving vehicle in response to the position of the moving vehicle and generates a first display signal which shows the moving vehicle and a first launcher system, a display section which displays the moving vehicle and the assigned launcher system in real time in response to the display signal, and an input section which instructs a change of the assigned launcher system. The assigning section generates a second display signal in which the first launcher system is changed to a second launcher system, in response to an instruction of assignment change.

Abstract: There is provided an image pickup apparatus having a simple structure that enables reduction of shutter release time lag and shutter control with highly accurate shutter time.

Abstract: A shutter device, which is capable of achieving power-saving when holding a shutter opening in an open state for a long time by mechanically inhibiting an operation of a second light shielding plate in a direction to close the shutter opening, is provided. The shutter device has a second light shielding plate locking member 37 displaceable to a locking position to inhibit a shutter opening closing operation of the second light shielding plates 10 to 13 and an unlocking position to allow the shutter opening closing operation of the second light shielding plates. The second light shielding plate locking member displaces to the locking position at a point of time when first light shielding plates 2 to 5 fully open the shutter opening, and displaces to the unlocking position immediately before the second light shielding plates start running.

Abstract: There is provided an image pickup apparatus having a simple structure that enables reduction of shutter release time lag and shutter control with highly accurate shutter time.

Abstract: A shutter device, which is capable of achieving power-saving when holding a shutter opening in an open state for a long time by mechanically inhibiting an operation of a second light shielding plate in a direction to close the shutter opening, is provided. The shutter device has a second light shielding plate locking member 37 displaceable to a locking position to inhibit a shutter opening closing operation of the second light shielding plates 10 to 13 and an unlocking position to allow the shutter opening closing operation of the second light shielding plates. The second light shielding plate locking member displaces to the locking position at a point of time when first light shielding plates 2 to 5 fully open the shutter opening, and displaces to the unlocking position immediately before the second light shielding plates start running.

Abstract: A driving apparatus having a small charging load, capable of reducing the size of the appratus is disclosed. A present invention discloses a driving apparatus comprises a driving source, a driven member, an energizing member which energizes the driven member in a predetermined direction, a lever member rotatable by receiving the driving force from the driving source at an input portion, which contacts and charges the driven member and a main body which includes a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion and supports the lever member.

Abstract: Disclosed are shutter apparatus provided with a shutter base plate having a shutter aperture, a first arm member which rotates around a center of rotation at a first axis, relative to the shutter base plate, a second arm member which rotates around a center of rotation at a second axis, relative to the shutter base plate, and a plurality of shutter blades, wherein each of the plurality of shutter blades is coupled to the first and second arm members, wherein the first and second arm members rotate around their respective axes whereby the plurality of shutter blades run over the shutter aperture, wherein each shutter blade has a blade main body portion extending in a direction perpendicular to a running direction thereof, and wherein a first shutter blade with a smallest running travel comprises a light shielding portion projecting in the running direction on the coupling portion side to the first and second arm members and arranged to effect light shielding of the shutter aperture, and also disclosed are shut

Abstract: The present invention discloses a shutter apparatus including a base plate, a plurality of blades which run between a superposed state and a spread state for opening and closing a shutter aperture and two arms, each of the arms pivotably supported on the base plate. It is characterized in that each of the two arms are pivotably connected to the plurality of blades, and the two arms cause the plurality of blades to run between the superposed state and the spread state, and a protruding section is formed in a central area of at least one of the plurality of the blades, and the protruding section protrudes in the blade running direction so as to overlap with the base plate in the spread state.

Abstract: A shutter device of the invention includes: a shutter base plate having a shutter opening; a first arm member which rotates with a first shaft as a rotation center relative to the shutter base plate; a second arm member which rotates with a second shaft as a rotation center relative to the shutter base plate; and plural shutter blades, wherein each of the plural shutter blades is joined to the first and second arm members and when the first and second arm members rotate with respect to each shaft, the plural shutter blades travel over the shutter opening in a predetermined direction, and in a state in which the plural shutter blades are positioned in their overlapping state, when an angle formed between a line connecting the rotation center of the first arm with a connecting center to the first arm member of a shutter blade, located on a front end side (opposite side to the first rotation center) of the first arm member and a direction perpendicular to the predetermined direction is assumed to be &agr;, a con

Abstract: A driving apparatus having a small charging load, capable of reducing the size of the appratus is disclosed. A present invention discloses a driving apparatus comprises a driving source, a driven member, an energizing member which energizes the driven member in a predetermined direction, a lever member rotatable by receiving the driving force from the driving source at an input portion, which contacts and charges the driven member and a main body which includes a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion and supports the lever member.

Abstract: A shutter device includes a shutter base plate having a shutter aperture, a plurality of shutter blades, and an arm member arranged to swing on a predetermined shaft provided on the shutter base plate. The arm member is connected to each of the plurality of shutter blades to cause the shutter blades to travel over the shutter aperture when the arm member swings on the shaft. With a distance to the shaft from a connection part located farthest from the shaft among connection parts where the shutter blades are connected to the arm member assumed to be D, the dimension (length) of the shutter aperture in the direction of travel of the shutter blades assumed to be A, and the maximum angle of swing of the arm member assumed to be &thgr;, at least one of the following conditions is satisfied: 0.78 A≦D≦0.90 A, and 80°≦&thgr;≦94°.

Abstract: A prepainted steel sheet has a chemically conversion-treated zinc-plated steel sheet and a coating formed on the surface of said zinc-plated steel sheet. The coating is formed by painting and baking of a solvent-type-paint composition. The paint composition contains a polyester resin.

Abstract: A shutter device of the invention includes: a shutter base plate having a shutter opening; a first arm member which rotates with a first shaft as a rotation center relative to the shutter base plate; a second arm member which rotates with a second shaft as a rotation center relative to the shutter base plate; and plural shutter blades, wherein each of the plural shutter blades is joined to the first and second arm members and when the first and second arm members rotate with respect to each shaft, the plural shutter blades travel over the shutter opening in a predetermined direction, and in a state in which the plural shutter blades are positioned in their overlapping state, when an angle formed between a line connecting the rotation center of the first arm with a connecting center to the first arm member of a shutter blade, located on a front end side (opposite side to the first rotation center) of the first arm member and a direction perpendicular to the predetermined direction is assumed to be &agr;, a con

Abstract: The present invention discloses a shutter apparatus including a base plate, a plurality of blades which run between a superposed state and a spread state for opening and closing a shutter aperture and two arms, each of the arms pivotably supported on the base plate. It is characterized in that each of the two arms are pivotably connected to the plurality of blades, and the two arms cause the plurality of blades to run between the superposed state and the spread state, and a protruding section is formed in a central area of at least one of the plurality of the blades, and the protruding section protrudes in the blade running direction so as to overlap with the base plate in the spread state.