Abstract: A large number of highly accurate learning images are generated without bias at reduced costs. An information processing method for causing a processor to execute: automatically cropping a region including an object from a material image to generate an automatically cropped image; and performing learning related to detection of the object on the basis of the automatically cropped image, wherein the generating of the automatically cropped image further includes generating the automatically cropped image using an automatic cropping machine that is generated by learning on the basis of manually cropped images obtained by manually cropping a region including the object from the material image.

Abstract: A large number of highly accurate learning images are generated without bias at reduced costs. An information processing method for causing a processor to execute: automatically cropping a region including an object from a material image to generate an automatically cropped image; and performing learning related to detection of the object on the basis of the automatically cropped image, wherein the generating of the automatically cropped image further includes generating the automatically cropped image using an automatic cropping machine that is generated by learning on the basis of manually cropped images obtained by manually cropping a region including the object from the material image.

Abstract: A hydrogenation catalyst with a small amount of supported metal that is excellent in stability and inhibition of side reactions is provided. The catalyst hydrogenates an aromatic hydrocarbon compound into an alicyclic hydrocarbon compound, and a Group X metal represented by nickel is supported in a composite support including at least alumina and titania. The composite support preferably includes at least an alumina substrate coated with titania. It is also preferable that the Group X metal is prereduced by hydrogen. In the case that the Group X metal is nickel, the nickel content is preferably 5-35 wt % as nickel oxide in the catalyst. The substrate includes, for example, a porous structure formed by a plurality of needle-shaped or column-shaped intertwined three-dimensionally.

Abstract: Provided is a method of reactivating a used titania catalyst for hydrogenation treatment, capable of improving the catalytic activity of the used titania catalyst for hydrogenation treatment that is obtained by supporting a catalyst component on a titania support and exhibits reduced catalytic activity after having been used for hydrogenation treatment of a hydrocarbon oil, to a level comparable to that of a newly prepared fresh titania catalyst before use.

Abstract: A hydrogenation catalyst with a small amount of supported metal that is excellent in stability and inhibition of side reactions is provided. The catalyst hydrogenates an aromatic hydrocarbon compound into an alicyclic hydrocarbon compound, and a Group X metal represented by nickel is supported in a composite support including at least alumina and titania. The composite support preferably includes at least an alumina substrate coated with titania. It is also preferable that the Group X metal is prereduced by hydrogen. In the case that the Group X metal is nickel, the nickel content is preferably 5-35 wt % as nickel oxide in the catalyst. The substrate includes, for example, a porous structure formed by a plurality of needle-shaped or column-shaped intertwined three-dimensionally.

Abstract: A content reproduction apparatus is provided for reproducing variable-speed content. The content reproduction apparatus includes a data acquisition section for obtaining first streaming data and second streaming data, wherein the first streaming data includes first reproduction time data indicating a time to reproduce the first streaming data at a first streaming speed, and wherein the second streaming data includes second reproduction time data indicating a time to reproduce the second streaming data at a second streaming speed. The content reproduction apparatus also includes a reproduction time acquisition section for calculating a third reproduction time according to the first reproduction time data, the second reproduction time data, and a relationship between the first streaming speed and the second streaming speed, the third reproduction time being a time to reproduce the first streaming data at the first streaming speed followed by the second streaming data at the first streaming speed.

Abstract: Content data encrypted with a content key, the content key encrypted with an individual key specific to an information sending device, and the individual key encrypted with a distribution key that is updated in a predetermined cycle, and supplied are sent to an information receiving device, and the information receiving device decrypts the individual key with the distribution key, decrypts the content key with the individual key, and decrypts the content data with the content key. Thus, the information sending device does not have the distribution key, and accordingly piracy of content data can be prevented with a simple configuration. Also, the information receiving device sends the content key and a playback command to other apparatuses. Thus, other apparatuses can play back contents using the playback command and the content key. Furthermore, the information sending device decrypts the content key with the distribution key before being updated, and stores the same.

Abstract: Content data encrypted with a content key, the content key encrypted with an individual key specific to an information sending device, and the individual key encrypted with a distribution key that is updated in a predetermined cycle, and supplied are sent to an information receiving device, and the information receiving device decrypts the individual key with the distribution key, decrypts the content key with the individual key, and decrypts the content data with the content key. Thus, the information sending device does not have the distribution key, and accordingly piracy of content data can be prevented with a simple configuration. Also, the information receiving device sends the content key and a playback command to other apparatuses. Thus, other apparatuses can play back contents using the playback command and the content key. Furthermore, the information sending device decrypts the content key with the distribution key before being updated, and stores the same.

Abstract: A content reproduction apparatus is provided for reproducing variable-speed content. The content reproduction apparatus includes a data acquisition section for obtaining first streaming data and second streaming data, wherein the first streaming data includes first reproduction time data indicating a time to reproduce the first streaming data at a first streaming speed, and wherein the second streaming data includes second reproduction time data indicating a time to reproduce the second streaming data at a second streaming speed. The content reproduction apparatus also includes a reproduction time acquisition section for calculating a third reproduction time according to the first reproduction time data, the second reproduction time data, and a relationship between the first streaming speed and the second streaming speed, the third reproduction time being a time to reproduce the first streaming data at the first streaming speed followed by the second streaming data at the first streaming speed.

Abstract: An information receiving apparatus receives identification information and encrypted identification information and makes a comparison between them to allow prevention of illegal utilization of contents data. Also, a data storage apparatus can record contents data encrypted by a content key and the content key so that the contents data can be reproduced on other apparatuses to improve versatility. Moreover, a management apparatus can manage the contents data in the data storage apparatus to allow other apparatuses to utilize it. And also, an information regulating apparatus can verify a signature on available data to prevent illegal utilization of the contents data. Furthermore, the data storage apparatus can store the content key, its handling policies, the contents data encrypted by the content key and its license conditions information so as to safely provide the contents data. In addition, an information recording apparatus can select favorite contents data and store it on the data storage apparatus.

Abstract: An information receiving apparatus receives identification information and encrypted identification information and makes a comparison between them to allow prevention of illegal utilization of contents data. Also, a data storage apparatus can record contents data encrypted by a content key and the content key so that the contents data can be reproduced on other apparatuses to improve versatility. Moreover, a management apparatus can manage the contents data in the data storage apparatus to allow other apparatuses to utilize it. And also, an information regulating apparatus can verify a signature on available data to prevent illegal utilization of the contents data. Furthermore, the data storage apparatus can store the content key, its handling policies, the contents data encrypted by the content key and its license conditions information so as to safely provide the contents data. In addition, an information recording apparatus can select favorite contents data and store it on the data storage apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a playback apparatus for assuredly guiding a disk shape recording medium to a holder. A CD changer 1 has a main body 3, a holder 19, and a guiding mechanism 91. The main body 3 has a slot 10 for inserting or removing a CD 2. The holder 19 has a holder body 80 and a locking member 82. The holder body 80 has a C-shaped retainer 84 and a flange 85. The locking member 82 is disposed at an end 80b of the holder body 80 and locked to the CD 2. The guiding mechanism 91 has an arm main body 92 and a guiding part 94. The arm main body 92 is disposed rotatably. The guiding part 94 projects inwardly from an inner edge 85a of the flange 85 when the CD 2 is inserted. The guiding part 94 has a pair of guiding projections 96. The guiding projections 96 position an outer edge of the CD and the locking member therebetween. The guiding projections 96, or the guiding mechanism 91, guide the CD to the holder 19.

Abstract: For providing an information recording medium playback apparatus, which can miniaturize a transporting unit to insert and eject an information recording medium for miniaturizing as a whole, the CD changer 1 includes an apparatus main body and a disk-transporting unit 4. The disk-transporting unit 4 includes a transporting roller 13 and a guide member 82. The transporting roller 13 and the guide member 82 are energized in a direction to be close to each other. The apparatus main body includes pushing members 80, 81 to separate the transporting roller 13 from the guide member 82 when the disk-transporting unit 4 is positioned in an insert/eject position for inserting and ejecting the CD.

Abstract: [problem] Providing a playback apparatus to surely play back a selected medium even when a vehicle mounting the playback apparatus is shaken. [means for solving the problem] A CD changer 1 is composed of a disk receiver and a separating mechanism 7. The disk receiver is composed of a moving chassis 18 and holders 19 having projections 29. The separating mechanism 7 is composed of a rotating member 25, a moving member 26, and a cam member 24. The moving chassis 18 is mounted on the moving member 26. Second walls 27 are mounted on the rotating member 25 and the moving member 26. The cam member 24 is movable between the moving chassis 18 and the second walls 27 along an arrow K, and is provided with a guiding groove 31 engaged with the projection 29. First and second spaced grooves 39, 40 are respectively formed between the moving chassis 18 and the cam member 24, and between the cam member 24 and the second walls 27.

Abstract: At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an exposure apparatus configured to perform an exposure process by interposing a liquid along a path of exposure light between a projection optical system and a substrate surface of an exposure object. A top plate that is coated with a diamond thin film or a diamond like carbon film at least on a surface in contact with the liquid and irradiated with the exposure light is used as a top plate for matching the height of an area surrounding the substrate surface with the height of the substrate surface during the exposure process. Alternately, a surface of a final lens of the projection optical system that is in contact with liquid is coated with a diamond thin film or a diamond like carbon film.

Abstract: A recording medium playback device, by which the number of parts can be prevented from increasing and a size of the device can be prevented from being enlarged, is provided. A CD changer includes a disk receiving part, disk carrying part, positioning part, motor, and transmission restricting part 74. The disk receiving part has a plurality of holders each for holding a CD. A plurality of the holders are arranged being piled on one another and movable along the arranging direction. The disk carrying part carries the CD. The positioning part moves the disk receiving part along the arranging direction. The motor supplies drive force to both the disk carrying part and the positioning part. The transmission restricting part 74 restricts the drive force of the motor to be transmitted to the positioning part when the disk carrying part carries the CD.

Abstract: A CD changer includes a plurality of holders 19, a disk playback part, and a stopper part 100. A holder 19 holds a CD. The stopper part 100 includes a first stopper 103, a second stopper 104, a swing stopper 105, an up-down stopper 106, and an auxiliary stopper 107. When the disk playback part plays back the selected CD, the first stopper 103 supports the other CDs at the arrow K1 side, and the second stopper 104 and the auxiliary stopper 107 support the other CDs at the arrow K2 side. The swing stopper 105 supports the selected CD. When the selected CD is clamped, the swing stopper 105 is saved from the selected CD.

Abstract: For providing a recording medium playback apparatus, which can prevent that clamping a recording medium in playback is unlocked, a CD changer includes a movable frame 66, a clamp unit 67, a pick-up unit 69, a lock unit 70 and a clamp lock/unlock unit 71. The movable frame 66 is movable against a main body. The clamp unit 67 is arranged on the movable frame 66 and clamps a CD 2. The pick-up unit 69 can move freely between a unclamp position to move close to the clamp unit 67 so as to unlock clamping of the clamp unit 67 and a playback position apart from the unclamp position more than the clamp unit 67. The lock unit 70 can move freely between a unlock position to make the movable frame 66 movable and a lock position to fix the movable frame 66. The clamp lock/unlock unit 71 in the unlock position limits the pick-up unit 69 to move close to the clamp unit 67 until the unclamp position.

Abstract: The present invention related to methods and compositions for modulating cellular signaling. In particular, the present invention relates to PKK and RICK3 proteins. The present invention further relates the to use of PKK and RICK3 proteins in modulating NF-?B signaling. The present invention thus provides novel targets for drug screening and therapeutics.

Abstract: Content data encrypted with a content key, the content key encrypted with an individual key specific to an information sending device, and the individual key encrypted with a distribution key that is updated in a predetermined cycle, and supplied are sent to an information receiving device, and the information receiving device decrypts the individual key with the distribution key, decrypts the content key with the individual key, and decrypts the content data with the content key. Thus, the information sending device does not have the distribution key, and accordingly piracy of content data can be prevented with a simple configuration. Also, the information receiving device sends the content key and a playback command to other apparatuses. Thus, other apparatuses can play back contents using the playback command and the content key. Furthermore, the information sending device decrypts the content key with the distribution key before being updated, and stores the same.