Abstract: In performing multi-pass printing by using a printhead having a plurality of nozzles, a print data setting unit sets a printing amount for each nozzle for each main scan of the printhead based on a print data setting LUT. This print data setting LUT reflects the information of the number of passes and the number of nozzles to be used which are arbitrarily set. A halftoning unit generates a dot pattern as a formation target by performing binarization processing for the print amounts set in this manner.

Abstract: A plurality of collation patterns having different resolutions are generated from an original collation pattern which includes a plurality of local regions. Subject reliabilities for individual local regions are calculated based on local features of the local regions in the collation patterns having different resolutions. In accordance with the subject reliabilities for individual local regions, it is determined that the original collation pattern includes a specific image of a subject.

Abstract: In order to form a high-quality image, upon execution of multi-pass printing using a printing head with a plurality of nozzles, an image processing apparatus calculates, using a scan duty setting unit, scan duty data for respective nozzles for each scan of the printing head in accordance with input image data. A halftone processor generates a dot pattern to be formed by applying N-ary processing based on predetermined constraining condition information to the calculated scan duty data. A constraining, condition information calculation unit generates constraining condition information to be referred to by the halftone processor at the time of the next scan. The constraining condition information is set so that the phase of a next dot pattern to be generated has an opposite phase relationship in a low frequency region with respect, to the already printed dot pattern.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pattern test method in which a drawing region is divided into a plurality of deflection regions determined by the deflection width of a deflector of a charged beam lithography apparatus, the charged beam lithography apparatus draws a pattern in each divided deflection region on the basis of pattern design data to obtain a sample, and a defect of the pattern on the sample is tested. The method determines the coordinates of a connecting portion of the deflection regions, divides the pattern design data into boundary region pattern data as the connecting portion of the deflection regions and pattern data except for the boundary region pattern data, and obtains image data of the pattern formed on the sample. The method then compares the boundary region pattern data with the image data.

Abstract: In order to form a high-quality image, upon execution of multi-pass printing using a printing head with a plurality of nozzles, an image processing apparatus calculates, using a scan duty setting unit (105), scan duty data for respective nozzles for each scan of the printing head in accordance with input image data. A halftone processor (108) generates a dot pattern to be formed by applying N-ary processing based on predetermined constraining condition information to the calculated scan duty data. A constraining condition information calculation unit (111) generates constraining condition information to be referred to by the halftone processor (108) at the time of the next scan. The constraining condition information is set so that the phase of a next dot pattern to be generated has an opposite phase relationship in a low frequency region with respect to the already printed dot pattern.

Abstract: In order to form a high-quality image, upon execution of multi-pass printing using a printing head with a plurality of nozzles, an image processing apparatus calculates, using a scan duty setting unit, scan duty data for respective nozzles for each scan of the printing head in accordance with input image data. A halftone processor generates a dot pattern to be formed by applying N-ary processing based on predetermined constraining condition information to the calculated scan duty data. A constraining condition information calculation unit generates constraining condition information to be referred to by the halftone processor at the time of the next scan. The constraining condition information is set so that the phase of a next dot pattern to be generated has an opposite phase relationship in a low frequency region with respect to the already printed dot pattern.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus that converts image data into print data is provided. The apparatus includes a conversion unit configured to generate first and second print data from the image data using an error diffusion method, each piece of second print data corresponding to one of the plurality of passes; and a printing unit configured to print the second print data. The conversion unit converts the image data into the first print data using the error diffusion method, generates constraint specifying the non-print pixels in the first print data as non-print pixels in the second print data, and converts the image data into the plurality of pieces of second print data, each piece of second print data being used in one of the plurality of passes, through an error diffusion method with the constraint. The printing unit prints the second print data in each of the plurality of passes.

Abstract: A pyrazolopyrimidine derivative of the formula [I] wherein R1 is an optionally substituted aromatic ring group, an optionally substituted lower alkyl group or an optionally substituted amino group; R2 is an optionally substituted aromatic ring group; R3 is an optionally substituted lower alkyl group; and R4 is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a halogen atom, a nitro group or an amino group; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is useful as an antagonist of CRF receptor.

Abstract: In order to form a high-quality image, upon execution of multi-pass printing using a printing head with a plurality of nozzles, an image processing apparatus calculates, using a scan duty setting unit (105), scan duty data for respective nozzles for each scan of the printing head in accordance with input image data. A halftone processor (108) generates a dot pattern to be formed by applying N-ary processing based on predetermined constraining condition information to the calculated scan duty data. A constraining condition information calculation unit (111) generates constraining condition information to be referred to by the halftone processor (108) at the time of the next scan. The constraining condition information is set so that the phase of a next dot pattern to be generated has an opposite phase relationship in a low frequency region with respect to the already printed dot pattern.

Abstract: In performing multi-pass printing by using a printhead having a plurality of nozzles, a print data setting unit sets a printing amount for each nozzle for each main scan of the printhead based on a print data setting LUT. This print data setting LUT reflects the information of the number of passes and the number of nozzles to be used which are arbitrarily set. A halftoning unit generates a dot pattern as a formation target by performing binarization processing for the print amounts set in this manner.

Abstract: An information providing unit of a server reads a menu table in accordance with a request sent from a customer terminal. The customer terminal presents menu items together with their nutritive values to a customer in accordance with data sent from the server. A selection process unit of the server specifies a dish to be ordered from a cooking service provider in accordance with an instruction sent from the customer terminal. An order process unit of the server searches a cooking material database in order to specify a cooking material necessary for making the dish. A monetary matter process unit of the server performs a process for collecting a charge for the provided service from the cooking service provider or from a cooking material provider.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pattern test method in which a drawing region is divided into a plurality of deflection regions determined by the deflection width of a deflector of a charged beam lithography apparatus, the charged beam lithography apparatus draws a pattern in each divided deflection region on the basis of pattern design data to obtain a sample, and a defect of the pattern on the sample is tested. The method determines the coordinates of a connecting portion of the deflection regions, divides the pattern design data into boundary region pattern data as the connecting portion of the deflection regions and pattern data except for the boundary region pattern data, and obtains image data of the pattern formed on the sample. The method then compares the boundary region pattern data with the image data.

Abstract: A plurality of collation patterns having different resolutions are generated from an original collation pattern which includes a plurality of local regions. Subject reliabilities for individual local regions are calculated based on local features of the local regions in the collation patterns having different resolutions. In accordance with the subject reliabilities for individual local regions, it is determined that the original collation pattern includes a specific image of a subject.

Abstract: An information providing unit of a server reads a menu table in accordance with a request sent from a customer terminal. The customer terminal presents menu items together with their nutritive values to a customer in accordance with data sent from the server. A selection process unit of the server specifies a dish to be ordered from a cooking service provider in accordance with an instruction sent from the customer terminal. An order process unit of the server searches a cooking material database in order to specify a cooking material necessary for making the dish. A monetary matter process unit of the server performs a process for collecting a charge for the provided service from the cooking service provider or from a cooking material provider.

Abstract: An information providing unit of a server reads a menu table in accordance with a request sent from a customer terminal. The customer terminal presents menu items together with their nutritive values to a customer in accordance with data sent from the server. A selection process unit of the server specifies a dish to be ordered from a cooking service provider in accordance with an instruction sent from the customer terminal. An order process unit of the server searches a cooking material database in order to specify a cooking material necessary for making the dish. A monetary matter process unit of the server performs a process for collecting a charge for the provided service from the cooking service provider or from a cooking material provider.

Abstract: A charged beam lithography method simultaneously uses multiple charged beams to irradiate a workpiece. In specific embodiments, collimators are employed to assist in aligning the multiple charged beams by eliminating "noise" from reflections of other beams. Each collimator is positioned to correspond with respective of the charged beams and detectors for detecting reflected particles from the charged beams. The particles are reflected from particular marks used in the alignment process.

Abstract: A rough pattern exceeding the resolution limit of light exposure is formed by light resolution. A fine pattern not exceeding the resolution limit of light exposure is formed by charge-beam exposure. Combining the rough pattern and the fine pattern produces a desired pattern. The sharing of the work between light exposure and charge-beam exposure exhibits the high throughput of light exposure and the excellent resolving power of charge-beam exposure.

Abstract: A rough pattern exceeding the resolution limit of light exposure is formed by light resolution. A fine pattern not exceeding the resolution limit of light exposure is formed by charge-beam exposure. Combining the rough pattern and the fine pattern produces a desired pattern. The sharing of the work between light exposure and charge-beam exposure exhibits the high throughput of light exposure and the excellent resolving power of charge-beam exposure.

Abstract: A charged beam lithography apparatus simultaneously uses multiple charged beams to irradiate a workpiece. In specific embodiments, collimators are employed to assist in aligning the multiple charged beams by eliminating "noise" from reflections of other beams. Each collimator is positioned to correspond with respective of the charged beams and detectors for detecting reflected particles from the charged beams. The particles are reflected from particular marks used in the alignment process. Each collimator helps to prevent particles from adjacent charged beams from entering a detector that corresponds with a specific charged beam.