Abstract: Provided are an image processing device capable of performing compression processing on a video captured in each video capturing mode according to a first video capturing mode and a second video capturing mode with different capturing conditions. A possible range of a quantization parameter applied in a case where the video is compressed is made different in the first video capturing mode and the second video capturing mode with different capturing conditions. The quantization parameter is determined within a first range in a case of the first video capturing mode, and the quantization parameter is determined within a second range narrower than the first range in a case of the second video capturing mode. In particular, a second upper limit value of the second range is smaller than a first upper limit value of the first range, and a second lower limit value of the second range is larger than a first lower limit value of the first range.

Abstract: A digital camera includes a detection unit, an operation history storage unit, an analysis unit, a determination unit, and a warning unit. The detection unit detects an imaging operation and a setting operation of a user as user operation information. The setting operation is an operation to set setting information of a first setting item and setting information of a second setting item selectable exclusively with respect to the setting information of the first setting item for setting items relating to imaging conditions. The analysis unit acquires normal operation information based on an imaging operation history and a setting operation history stored in the operation history storage unit. After the normal operation information is acquired, in a case where the user operation information is different from the normal operation information, the determination unit determines that the user is in the confused state. The warning unit issues a warning in a case where determination is made to be the confused state.

Abstract: A digital camera includes a rear display unit, an imaging optical system, an operation button, a touch panel, a shutter unit, an imaging element, a main control unit, a digital signal processing unit, and a setting information storage unit. After setting information is set in a first setting item and a second setting item of an imaging condition, in a case where the setting information of the first setting item is changed through the touch panel, the main control unit changes the setting information of the second setting item to setting information according to the setting information of the first setting item after the change. When determination is made that a specific setting operation is performed, the main control unit reads the setting information of the first setting item and the second setting item from the setting information storage unit and restores the setting information to the setting information before the change.

Abstract: In a case where a user sets an imaging condition setting rule based on a setting menu (M), a setting item of the imaging condition setting rule is selected from among a plurality of setting items. In a case where the setting item of the imaging condition setting rule is selected, a selection candidate list of an imaging condition setting rule having selection candidates “ALL FIRST-WIN”, “ALL LATE-WIN”, and “MIXED” is displayed. In a case where “ALL FIRST-WIN” is selected, a first-win processing unit is executed in all combinations of two setting items. In a case where “ALL LATE-WIN” is selected, a late-win processing unit is executed in all combinations of two setting items. Then, in a case where “MIXED” is selected, a mixed state is brought in which a combination, in which the first-win processing unit is executed, and a combination, in which the late-win processing unit is executed, are mixed.

Abstract: In a case where a user sets an imaging condition setting rule based on a setting menu (M), a setting item of the imaging condition setting rule is selected from among a plurality of setting items. In a case where the setting item of the imaging condition setting rule is selected, a selection candidate list of an imaging condition setting rule having selection candidates “ALL FIRST-WIN”, “ALL LATE-WIN”, and “MIXED” is displayed. In a case where “ALL FIRST-WIN” is selected, a first-win processing unit is executed in all combinations of two setting items. In a case where “ALL LATE-WIN” is selected, a late-win processing unit is executed in all combinations of two setting items. Then, in a case where “MIXED” is selected, a mixed state is brought in which a combination, in which the first-win processing unit is executed, and a combination, in which the late-win processing unit is executed, are mixed.

Abstract: A digital camera includes a detection unit, an operation history storage unit, an analysis unit, a determination unit, and a warning unit. The detection unit detects an imaging operation and a setting operation of a user as user operation information. The setting operation is an operation to set setting information of a first setting item and setting information of a second setting item selectable exclusively with respect to the setting information of the first setting item for setting items relating to imaging conditions. The analysis unit acquires normal operation information based on an imaging operation history and a setting operation history stored in the operation history storage unit. After the normal operation information is acquired, in a case where the user operation information is different from the normal operation information, the determination unit determines that the user is in the confused state. The warning unit issues a warning in a case where determination is made to be the confused state.

Abstract: A digital camera includes a rear display unit, an imaging optical system, an operation button, a touch panel, a shutter unit, an imaging element, a main control unit, a digital signal processing unit, and a setting information storage unit. After setting information is set in a first setting item and a second setting item of an imaging condition, in a case where the setting information of the first setting item is changed through the touch panel, the main control unit changes the setting information of the second setting item to setting information according to the setting information of the first setting item after the change. When determination is made that a specific setting operation is performed, the main control unit reads the setting information of the first setting item and the second setting item from the setting information storage unit and restores the setting information to the setting information before the change.

Abstract: A two-dimensional image is generated from a three-dimensional volume image of the chest of a human body based on information about recognized and labeled costal regions and vertebral regions. The two-dimensional image includes first regions showing one of right and left costal regions and second regions showing the other of the right and left costal regions or vertebral regions. Different colors or patterns are applied to the first regions showing different ones of the costal regions, and the same color or pattern as that of each first region is applied to the second region that shows a costal region provided with a label indicating a costal bone located on the opposite side of and paired with the costal bone shown by the first region or a vertebral region provided with a label indicating a vertebral bone connected to the costal bone shown by the first region.

Abstract: A two-dimensional image is generated from a three-dimensional volume image of the chest of a human body based on information about recognized and labeled costal regions and vertebral regions. The two-dimensional image includes first regions showing one of right and left costal regions and second regions showing the other of the right and left costal regions or vertebral regions. Different colors or patterns are applied to the first regions showing different ones of the costal regions, and the same color or pattern as that of each first region is applied to the second region that shows a costal region provided with a label indicating a costal bone located on the opposite side of and paired with the costal bone shown by the first region or a vertebral region provided with a label indicating a vertebral bone connected to the costal bone shown by the first region.

Abstract: A wheel brake fluid pressure control device has a main fluid line and a return-flow type antilock control function. This device also has a fluid supply line branching from the main fluid line so that it has a traction control function as well. It is necessary to provide such a device with a shutoff valve for checking the fluid flow from the fluid supply line to the discharged fluid reservoir while the master cylinder is being pressurized. The shutoff valve employed is not an expensive solenoid valve or a pressure-responsive valve, but a pressure-responsive type check valve which closes when the brake pressure in the discharge line exceeds a predetermined level. This shutoff valve is simple in structure and low in cost and can improve the reliability of the entire device. Also, by using this valve, the traction control function can be added to an existing antilock control device at a low cost.

Abstract: A throttle opening controller provided between an accelerator pedal and an engine throttle of an automobile. It has an output shaft driven by a motor, a motor lever fixedly mounted on the output shaft and ring members including an accelerator ring, a motor ring and a throttle ring all rotatably mounted on the output shaft. The accelerator ring is connected to the accelerator pedal and the throttle ring is connected to the throttle through wires. The motor lever is controlled by a traction control device. When the traction control is not activated, the motor lever is kept in its FULL-OPEN position, allowing the movement of the accelerator pedal to be transmitted as it is to the throttle through the accelerator ring, the motor ring coupled to the accelerator ring through a spring, and the throttle ring adapted to turn in the throttle-opening direction by and with the motor ring.

Abstract: An improved brake pressure control system for vehicles is proposed which employs a brake pressure detecting means, wheel speed sensors and a data processor for antilocking control, booster control and distribution of brake force. The control system regulates braking pressure to insure maximum or nearly maximum brake effectiveness under all operating conditions.

Abstract: An automobile braking force control apparatus controls braking forces on some or all of the wheels individually or in groups. The operating force from a brake pedal (2) is converted into a hydraulic pressure by a master cylinder (3). This converted hydraulic pressure acts on the pistons of actuators (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d) disposed in operating channels (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) leading to some or all of the wheels taken individually or in groups. The braking force on the wheels vary with the movements of the pistons. Auxiliary power circuits (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d) are provided for enabling hydraulic pressure from an auxiliary power source (12) to act on the pistons of the actuators (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d). Control valves (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d) controled by an electronic control device (13) are disposed in auxiliary power circuits.

Abstract: An improved booster for use with a master cylinder in a brake system is proposed which includes a spring for keeping the input shaft away from the booster piston. The spring has one end abutting on a piston acted by the auxiliary pressure from the auxiliary power source and the other end abutting on the brake pedal to bear the pedal stepping force. The input shaft will not engage the booster piston except in case of the failure of the auxiliary power source, ect.

Abstract: A floating type disc brake assembly for a two-wheeled vehicle having two pad assemblies one of which is operatively coupled to a caliper and the other to an opposing caliper arm. The caliper assembly is coupled to a fork of the vehicle through a pin disposed in a through-hole in a stationary member of the fork. Recesses are provided in either the stationary member or the pin within the area of the through-hole with elastic members disposed in the recesses to partially fill a portion of the gap left between the stationary member and the pin. Upon application of a sufficiently high torque such as for backward movement of the vehicle, the pin is brought into abutment with the stationary member thereby halting compression of the elastic members and thereby preventing their cracking due to excessive forces.

Abstract: A hydraulically operated disk brake apparatus for a motor vehicle comprises a brake disk, a caliper-like brake housing disposed to straddle over the brake disk and having a pair of arms, and a pair of brake pad assemblies disposed in the brake housing in opposition to each other with the brake disk being interposed therebetween. The brake pad assemblies are movable toward and from the brake disk. A cylinder chamber is formed in one of the caliper arms and accommodates therein a first piston for pressing the adjacent brake pad assembly to the brake disk and a second piston positioned with a distance from the first piston. The second piston is operated by an externally provided actuator member to produce a hydraulic pressure in the cylinder chamber for moving the first piston and the associated brake pad assembly toward the brake disk. A reservoir for hydraulic fluid is formed in the brake housing to supply supplementary fluid into the cylinder chamber.

Abstract: A disc cover for disc brakes on a two-wheeled vehicle having a series of fan elements attached to a wheel attaching axis and adapted to be nested in a stored configuration or overlapping and covering the disc when deployed. The elements are attached to each other when deployed and are all locked together when nested by an attaching pin. Each element is in the shape of a U or L such that the outer surface projects over the disc surface but the inwardly turned portion extends only part way about the disc.

Abstract: A disc brake apparatus for a motor vehicles comprises a brake caliper having a pair of caliper arms each supporting a brake pad assembly which is disposed at each lateral side of a brake disc. One of the caliper arms contains a hydraulic piston and cylinder operable to press directly the associated brake pad assembly against one side of the brake disc and press indirectly the other brake pad assembly against the other side of the brake disc through corresponding movement of the brake caliper upon application of brake. A mounting block is formed on a stationary portion of the vehicle and has a through-hole extending substantially perpendicular to the brake disc, and a pin secured to the brake caliper extends through the through-hole. The pin serves to mount the brake apparatus to the vehicle stationary portion and to guide the movement of the brake caliper relative to the brake disc.

Abstract: A disc brake assembly includes a yoke or caliper 9 mounting fixed and movable pads 12, 5 on opposite sides of a wheel disc 1. A push rod 2 is threaded through a cam nut 3, and is axially screwed into engagement with the movable pad 5 by the rotation of the cam nut. The latter is turned by and within a lever ring 21 via spring biased jamming balls or rollers 22 disposed in wedge-shaped recesses between the cam nut and the lever ring. The push rod is advanced toward the movable pad 5 to compensate for the wear thereof by the gradual rotation of the cam nut via a one-way clutch within which the cam nut may undergo limited rotation during brake operation. The one-way action of the clutch may be implemented by a jam ball arrangement, or by a ratchet wheel and pawl arrangement.