Abstract: This electronic endoscope system includes an evaluation value calculation unit, an assessment unit, and a representative value determination unit. The evaluation value calculation unit is configured so as to obtain an evaluation value indicating an extent of a lesion in biological tissue in each of a plurality of images captured in a predetermined section along the depth direction of a region in an organ. The assessment unit is configured so as to assess whether the extent of the lesion in the section is changed on the basis of the degree of variation of the evaluation value. The representative value determination unit is configured so as to define a representative value of the section representing the evaluation value, in a different method when the extent of the lesion is assessed to be changed and when the extent of the lesion is assessed not to be changed.

Abstract: This electronic endoscope system includes an evaluation value calculation unit, an assessment unit, and a representative value determination unit. The evaluation value calculation unit is configured so as to obtain an evaluation value indicating an extent of a lesion in biological tissue in each of a plurality of images captured in a predetermined section along the depth direction of a region in an organ. The assessment unit is configured so as to assess whether the extent of the lesion in the section is changed on the basis of the degree of variation of the evaluation value. The representative value determination unit is configured so as to define a representative value of the section representing the evaluation value, in a different method when the extent of the lesion is assessed to be changed and when the extent of the lesion is assessed not to be changed.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous manicure composition by which three-dimensional patterns and shapes can freely be formed in an one-liquid, wherein the shapes are maintained after drying, and make-up such as a nail art can easily be enjoyed. The above aqueous manicure composition is characterized by containing at least an acrylic resin emulsion, a thickener and an extender.

Abstract: Provided is a manicure composition which is applied as a top coat on a manicure coated on a whole part of a nail and is turned into a transparent coating film after drying and which is top-coated to thereby provide the coating film with a satisfactory lasting property and endows it with glossy cracked patterns. The manicure composition is a cosmetic applied on a dried coating film of a nail cosmetic comprising at least nitrocellulose, acetic acid ester and a plasticizer, and it comprises at least water, an acryl resin emulsion having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 50° C. or higher and 2.5 to 11% by mass of a film formation aid.

Abstract: Provided is a removing type aqueous manicure composition which is mild to nails while staying thereon and which can readily be removed by hot water and commercial soaps without using removers containing acetone and acetate esters, so that it can meet a volatile organic compound (VOC) emission control. The above removing type aqueous manicure composition comprises at least water, an emulsion of an acrylic base resin which has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 50° C. or higher and which is alkali-soluble, a film-forming aid, and a pH modifier of non-volatile at ambient temperature.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous manicure composition by which three-dimensional patterns and shapes can freely be formed in an one-liquid, wherein the shapes are maintained after drying, and make-up such as a nail art can easily be enjoyed. The above aqueous manicure composition is characterized by containing at least an acrylic resin emulsion, a thickener and an extender.

Abstract: An image-processing unit, comprising an exposure conversion circuit, a standard image-setting circuit, a contour extraction circuit, a contour comparison circuit, a final setting circuit, and an image synthesis circuit, is provided. The exposure conversion circuit generates first and second exposure level image data. The standard image-setting circuit sets standard image data. The contour extraction circuit extracts standard and first comparison contours on the basis of the standard image data. The contour comparison circuit detects a first accordance indicator on the basis of the contours. The final setting circuit sets the first conclusive threshold on the basis of the first accordance indicator. The image synthesis circuit generates the rendered image data based on the first conclusive threshold.

Abstract: An endoscope processor comprising a signal receiver, an average calculator, a difference calculator, an emphasizer, a synthesizer, and an output block is provided. The signal receiver receives an image signal generated by an imaging device. The image signal comprises a plurality of pixel signals. The average calculator calculates a signal average value. The difference calculator calculates a signal difference value. The emphasizer calculates an emphasized value by multiplying the signal difference value by a predetermined gain. The synthesizer generates an emphasized image signal, in which the pixel signal for each pixel is replaced with the sum of the emphasized value for each pixel and the signal average value.

Abstract: An endoscope processor comprising a signal receiver and a standard value calculator is provided. The signal receiver receives an image signal generated based on an optical image captured at a light receiving surface on an imaging device. The image signal comprises a plurality of pixel signals generated by a plurality of pixels according to amounts of received light. A plurality of the pixels are arranged on the light receiving surface. The standard value calculator calculates a standard value using a focused pixel signal and surrounding pixel signals. The surrounding pixel signals are the pixel signals of surrounding pixels. The surrounding pixels surround the focused pixel. The standard value is used for carrying out signal processing on the focused pixel signal.

Abstract: An image-processing unit, comprising an exposure conversion circuit, a standard image-setting circuit, a contour extraction circuit, a contour comparison circuit, a final setting circuit, and an image synthesis circuit, is provided. The exposure conversion circuit generates first and second exposure level image data. The standard image-setting circuit sets standard image data. The contour extraction circuit extracts standard and first comparison contours on the basis of the standard image data. The contour comparison circuit detects a first accordance indicator on the basis of the contours. The final setting circuit sets the first conclusive threshold on the basis of the first accordance indicator. The image synthesis circuit generates the rendered image data based on the first conclusive threshold.

Abstract: An endoscope system has a scanner, a projector, and a measurement processor. The scanner is configured to scan light that passes through an optical fiber over a target by directing the light emitted from the distal end of an endoscope. The projector is configured to project a pattern on the target by switching on and off the light during scanning. Then, the measurement processor acquires a three dimensional (3-D) profile of the target on the basis of the shape of the pattern projected on the target.

Abstract: An endoscope processor comprising a signal receiver and a standard value calculator is provided. The signal receiver receives an image signal generated based on an optical image captured at a light receiving surface on an imaging device. The image signal comprises a plurality of pixel signals generated by a plurality of pixels according to amounts of received light. A plurality of the pixels are arranged on the light receiving surface. The standard value calculator calculates a standard value using a focused pixel signal and surrounding pixel signals. The surrounding pixel signals are the pixel signals of surrounding pixels. The surrounding pixels surround the focused pixel. The standard value is used for carrying out signal processing on the focused pixel signal.

Abstract: An endoscope processor comprising a signal receiver, an average calculator, a difference calculator, an emphasizer, a synthesizer, and an output block is provided. The signal receiver receives an image signal generated by an imaging device. The image signal comprises a plurality of pixel signals. The average calculator calculates a signal average value. The difference calculator calculates a signal difference value. The emphasizer calculates an emphasized value by multiplying the signal difference value by a predetermined gain. The synthesizer generates an emphasized image signal, in which the pixel signal for each pixel is replaced with the sum of the emphasized value for each pixel and the signal average value.

Abstract: A data generating device for endoscope observation includes an annular insertion simulator and a moving amount data generator. The annular insertion simulator simulates insertion of an endoscope into a subject. The moving amount data generator generates moving amount data representing a virtual moving amount of the annular insertion simulator during a simulated insertion, based on an actual operation amount of the annular insertion simulator.