Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an imaging device that can be reduced in production cost in comparison with the conventional imaging device, and a portable terminal provided with the imaging device. The imaging device 10 comprises a lens 11 for focusing light from an object, a magnet 12 attached to the lens 11, lens moving means 13 for moving the lens 11 along an optical axis of the lens 11, a hall element 14 for detecting a magnetic flax generated by the magnet 12, a constant current circuit 15 for driving the hall element 14, an amplifier 16 for amplifying an output voltage of the hall element 14, a comparator 17 for comparing a reference voltage with the output voltage of the hall element 14, a PWM signal producing unit 18 for producing a pulse width modulation signal, a lens controller 19 for outputting a control signal to the lens moving means 13 to control the lens moving means 13, and a lens driver 20 for driving the lens moving means 13.

Abstract: A pixel signal obtained by imaging with a solid-state image sensor element can be output selectably either in n bits or in a bit number of an integral multiple of n in synchronization with an output clock. A clock converting unit (26), an allocating unit (32), a first selector (31), a second selector (27), and an output mode control unit are provided for the purpose. The allocating unit (32) allocates respective bit data of pixel signal obtained by imaging with the solid-state image sensor element into at least two series of bit data alternately, in synchronization with clock converted by the clock converting unit (26). The first selector (31) selects an output from the bit data allocated by the allocating unit (32) and the bit data not allocated by the allocating unit (32). The second selector (27) selects an output from a clock with a frequency converted by the clock converting unit (26) and a clock with a frequency not converted by the clock converting unit (26).

Abstract: A solid-state imaging device includes a reflection timing control signal output unit, a data holding unit, and a collective-reflection processing unit. The reflection timing control signal output unit outputs a reflection timing control signal for controlling a timing of outputting operation setting data. The data holding unit latches the operation setting data inputted from outside and outputs the operation setting data. The collective-reflection processing unit collectively latches the operation setting data in synchronism with the reflection timing control signal, and outputs the latched operation setting data to a driving section.

Abstract: A solid-state imaging device includes: a pixel array unit formed of pixels two-dimensionally arranged in a matrix, each having a photoelectric converter, and outputs the signals read from the pixels in the pixel array unit in parallel on a multiple-column basis; control means for performing window cutting in which signals are read from the pixels in a specific area in the pixel array unit; and selection means for, when window cutting is performed by the control means on a column-address basis such that the window overlaps with the multiple-column unit, holding the signals read from the pixels in the present column-address unit and the signals read from the pixels in the preceding column-address unit, selecting consecutive signals on the multiple-column basis from the thus held signals of the present column-address unit and the preceding column-address unit and outputting the selected signals.

Abstract: A solid-state image-pickup device including a multiplier configured to perform digital-gain processing for a sensor signal output from an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert an analog signal of an image sensor into a digital signal is provided. The solid-state image-pickup device includes a signal generator configured to generate randomly distributed signals, and an adder configured to add the randomly distributed signals to at least one signal with step-like discrete gradation, the signal being output from the multiplier.

Abstract: A hydraulic vibration isolator with sub-orifices having each rubber valve is provided, such that is aimed at ensuring a sufficient orifice length for a main orifice (22). An intermediate cylinder (32) disposed between an inner and an outer cylinders (12, 14) is comprised of fitting peripheral walls (34, 36) at both ends and joining walls (38, 40) between them; a first and a second liquid chambers (18, 20) are delimited by a vibration-isolating base body (16) interconnecting the joining walls and the inner cylinder; the fitting peripheral walls and the inner cylinder are interconnected by end walls (42) of rubber-like elastomer, and orifice-forming parts (44, 46) are provided on the outer surface sides of the joining walls. At the orifice-forming parts, a channel (50) having a first rubber valve (24) forming a first sub-orifice (26), a channel (56) having a second rubber valve (28) forming a second sub-orifice (30), and fitting recessed portions (48, 54) are provided.

Abstract: A hydraulic vibration isolator with sub-orifices having each rubber valve is provided, such that is aimed at ensuring a sufficient orifice length for a main orifice (22). An intermediate cylinder (32) disposed between an inner and an outer cylinders (12, 14) is comprised of fitting peripheral walls (34, 36) at both ends and joining walls (38, 40) between them; a first and a second liquid chambers (18, 20) are delimited by a vibration-isolating base body (16) interconnecting the joining walls and the inner cylinder; the fitting peripheral walls and the inner cylinder are interconnected by end walls (42) of rubber-like elastomer, and orifice-forming parts (44, 46) are provided on the outer surface sides of the joining walls. At the orifice-forming parts, a channel (50) having a first rubber valve (24) forming a first sub-orifice (26), a channel (56) having a second rubber valve (28) forming a second sub-orifice (30), and fitting recessed portions (48, 54) are provided.

Abstract: One pair of first rubber-like elastomer bodies (27) are interposed between an inner cylinder (1) and an intermediate cylinder (4); one pair of second rubber-like elastomer bodies (37) are interposed between the intermediate cylinder (4) outside the first rubber-like elastomer bodies (27) and an outer cylinder (2); and one pair of liquid chambers (5) and an orifice (6) are formed between the intermediate cylinder (4) and the outer cylinder (2).

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing no-bran cereal such as no-bran rice which require no washing before cooking. With the apparatus, bran stuck on a surface of a grain of the polished cereal is easily removed without imparting any damage on the surface, and further moisture in the grain is maintained to increase taste of the cereal. Moisture is added to the polished cereal and granular material is mixed and stirred with the moistened polished cereal to polish a surface of each grain of the polished cereal and remove bran stuck on the surface of the polished cereal. Then, the polished cereal is separated from the granular material to obtain the no-bran rice.

Abstract: A tunable dispersion compensation device comprises an optical waveguide having a grating, a plurality of heaters arranged along an optical axis of the optical waveguide, and a pulsed-current supplying unit for producing a desired temperature distribution in the grating by supplying a plurality of pulsed currents to the plurality of heaters, respectively. The grating can be a chirped grating. The pulsed-current supplying unit can include a pulse width control unit for adjusting the pulse widths of the plurality of pulsed currents supplied to the plurality of heaters, respectively, according to the desired temperature distribution to be produced in the grating. Preferably, the pulsed-current supplying unit supplies the plurality of pulsed currents to the plurality of heaters at different times, respectively.

Abstract: A method of and an apparatus for manufacturing no-bran cereal such as no-bran rice which require no washing before cooking. With the method and the apparatus, bran stuck on a surface of a grain of the polished cereal is easily removed without imparting any damage on the surface, and further moisture in the grain is maintained to increase taste of the cereal. Moisture is added to the polished cereal and granular material is mixed and stirred with the moistened polished cereal to polish a surface of each grain of the polished cereal and remove bran stuck on the surface of the polished cereal. Then, the polished cereal is separated from the granular material to obtain the no-bran rice.

Abstract: A method of and an apparatus for manufacturing no-bran cereal such as no-bran rice which require no washing before cooking. With the method and the apparatus, bran stuck on a surface of a grain of the polished cereal is easily removed without imparting any damage on the surface, and further moisture in the grain is maintained to increase taste of the cereal. Moisture is added to the polished cereal and granular material is mixed and stirred with the moistened polished cereal to polish a surface of each grain of the polished cereal and remove bran stuck on the surface of the polished cereal. Then, the polished cereal is separated from the granular material to obtain the no-bran rice.

Abstract: A link rod for supportably suspending a structural member from a vehicle frame includes a one-piece body press-formed from a metal plate material. The one-piece body defines a main rod section having a bent portion at one end thereof forming a first attachment section which lies on a plane arranged crosswise to a plate plane of the main rod section, and a second attachment section attachment section extending contiguously to an opposite end of the main rod section co-directionally with the plate plane. Reinforcing flanges formed at lateral edges of the main rod section. The reinforcing flanges include extension edges disposed at the bend portion and extending at least from the one end of the main rod toward the first attachment section, the extension edges being bent outwardly from top edge portions of the reinforcing flanges in a direction crosswise to a remainder thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides a link rod for connecting a vehicle frame and a member suspended thereto, which is facilitated fabricating, capable of easily adjusting the strength and mass, and capable of optionally setting the natural frequency value.

Abstract: A tunable dispersion compensation device comprises an optical waveguide having a grating, a plurality of heaters arranged along an optical axis of the optical waveguide, and a pulsed-current supplying unit for producing a desired temperature distribution in the grating by supplying a plurality of pulsed currents to the plurality of heaters, respectively. The grating can be a chirped grating. The pulsed-current supplying unit can include a pulse width control unit for adjusting the pulse widths of the plurality of pulsed currents supplied to the plurality of heaters, respectively, according to the desired temperature distribution to be produced in the grating. Preferably, the pulsed-current supplying unit supplies the plurality of pulsed currents to the plurality of heaters at different times, respectively.

Abstract: A method of and an apparatus for manufacturing no-bran cereal such as no-bran rice which require no washing before cooking. With the method and the apparatus, bran stuck on a surface of a grain of the polished cereal is easily removed without imparting any damage on the surface, and further moisture in the grain is maintained to increase taste of the cereal. Moisture is added to the polished cereal and granular material is mixed and stirred with the moistened polished cereal to polish a surface of each grain of the polished cereal and remove bran stuck on the surface of the polished cereal. Then, the polished cereal is separated from the granular material to obtain the no-bran rice.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a measuring instrument with a memory or measuring electrodes each having a memory, which does not require setting of a calibration or correction value at each replacement of the electrode, permits automatic recognition of information such as the model name or the manufacture No. of the electrode in the instrument body, and allows free selection of an appropriate electrode for each use. The measuring instrument 1 has an instrument body 20 and a measuring electrode 10 releasably connected to the instrument body 20. Storage means 15 for storing information regarding the measuring electrode 10 in the measuring electrode 10, or in a cable 12 or a connector 13 for connecting the measuring electrode 10 to the instrument body 20.

Abstract: Raw wheat grains are polished after being subjected to a first water addition and being tempered, and the polished wheat grains are ground after being subjected to a second water addition and being tempered. The first water addition is to cause the raw wheat grains to have a water content of 12-14%. The tempering of the raw wheat grains is performed for 16-36 hours so that the water sufficiently penetrate into the inside of the raw wheat grains. The method of flouring includes the steps of measuring a water content of the flour obtained by the grinding of the grains, comparing the amount of the measured water content with a predetermined target water content of the flour, and adjusting the amount of water to be added during the second water addition if there is a difference between the measured water content and the predetermined target water content.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pH measuring electrode having a sensor film which is sensitive to a hydrogen ion (H.sup.+) in the solution. The pH measuring electrode of this invention has a sensor film of a metal oxide deposited on an electrically insulative ceramics substrate so that the sensor film can be very miniaturized in its size. Therefore, the entire pH measuring electrode can be made considerably small and simple in construction. Also, this invention provides another pH measuring electrode which further includes a porous film of an insulation material coated on the surface of the metal oxide sensor film so that the sensor film is not affected by any coexistent substances.

Abstract: A developing apparatus using monocomponent developer comprising: monocomponent magnetic toner; a developer carrying body for carrying and transporting the monocomponent magnetic toner; a magnetic field generation unit fixed inside the developer carrying body; a developer supply unit for supplying the developer carrying body with the monocomponent magnetic toner; and a developer trimming member furnished to the developer supply unit for pressed contact with the circumference of the developer carrying body. The developer trimming member is made of a spring material and tipped with a sliding part which contacts the circumference of the developer carrying body slidingly and which is made of a rubber material.