Abstract: At least one attack is generated in a virtual space, and an ID is assigned to each attack, based on a game process. When the attack hits an object in the virtual space, it is determined that the attack is successful, and a damage caused by the attack is calculated. When an attack having an ID that is the same as the ID assigned to a past attack that has hit an object hits the object, damage is caused due to the attack having the same ID.

Abstract: Movement control is executed on at least one movable, dynamic object in a virtual space based on physical calculation. At least one explosion is generated with timing based on a game process. When the at least one explosion occurs, a location and orientation of a target object present within a range from an occurrence position where each explosion occurs are calculated based on physical calculation, assuming that a position on the target object closest to the occurrence position is an impact position, and if the target object is the dynamic object, a point having a first mass hits the target object at the impact position at a first speed in a direction from the occurrence position toward the impact position.

Abstract: An optical semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate with a protrusion that forms a lower end portion of a mesa stripe structure in a stripe shape extending in a first direction; a multi-quantum well layer in a stripe shape extending in the first direction on the protrusion, wherein the multi-quantum well layer forms an intermediate portion of the mesa stripe structure; a semiconductor layer in a stripe shape extending in the first direction on the intermediate portion, wherein the semiconductor layer forms an upper end portion of the mesa stripe structure; and a semi-insulating semiconductor layer in contact with side surfaces of the mesa stripe structure on both sides in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The optical semiconductor device may include a first electrode on a surface of the semiconductor substrate and/or a second electrode on the upper end surface of the mesa stripe structure.

Abstract: An optical semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of mesa stripes, which are arranged side by side on the semiconductor substrate, and each of which includes an active layer and a diffraction grating, the diffraction grating extending up to a back end surface of each of the plurality of mesa stripes; a plurality of electrodes, each of which is electrically connected to an upper surface of a corresponding one of the plurality of mesa stripes, having a pad portion for wire bonding; a plurality of waveguides, each of which is optically connected to the active layer of a corresponding one of the plurality of mesa stripes; and a reflective film provided at back end surfaces of the plurality of mesa stripes, and wherein at least two mesa stripes, of the plurality of mesa stripes, are configured to be driven at the same time.

Abstract: An optical semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of mesa stripes, which are arranged side by side on the semiconductor substrate, and each of which includes an active layer and a diffraction grating, the diffraction grating extending up to a back end surface of each of the plurality of mesa stripes; a plurality of electrodes, each of which is electrically connected to an upper surface of a corresponding one of the plurality of mesa stripes, having a pad portion for wire bonding; a plurality of waveguides, each of which is optically connected to the active layer of a corresponding one of the plurality of mesa stripes; and a reflective film provided at back end surfaces of the plurality of mesa stripes, and wherein at least two mesa stripes, of the plurality of mesa stripes, are configured to be driven at the same time.

Abstract: To provide a light guide plate with reduced luminance unevenness. The light guide plate includes: a base portion having a one surface and a light incident surface disposed on one end side of the one surface and intersecting the one surface, and a plurality of convex lenses provided on a side facing the one surface of the base portion, each of the plurality of convex lenses extending in a first direction and aligned along a second direction which is substantially orthogonal to the first direction, where the base portion includes at least a first region relatively close to the light incident surface and a second region relatively far from the light incident surface, and where the first region is provided with a plurality of first bottom portions that are surfaces disposed between the convex lenses adjacent to each other in the second direction and inclined with respect to the first direction.

Abstract: An example of an information processing system sets a target range in a virtual space when a predetermined event occurs based on a game process. In a rendering process of rendering the virtual space, the information processing system renders a portion of at least some terrain objects in the virtual space included in the target range while reflecting a light source set in the virtual space, and render a portion thereof not included in the target range in a predetermined color or with reduced brightness.

Abstract: When a predetermined event occurs based on a game process, an example of an information processing system transitions from a first state to a second state a location that is associated with the event having occurred, from among a plurality of locations that are set in the virtual space. The information processing system identifies an area at least including a location that is in the second state from among the plurality of locations; and renders a portion of at least some terrain objects not included in a target range that includes at least a part of the area in a predetermined color or so as to be darker as compared with a portion included in the target range. A map image is displayed showing field information of the virtual space, wherein field information of a portion corresponding to the area is shown.

Abstract: An example of an information processing apparatus performs, in a virtual space including at least a player character and a terrain object, a control of moving the player character on the terrain object, based on an operation input performed by a player. If it is at least satisfied that the terrain object serving as a ceiling is present above the player character and that a destination, on the terrain object, at which the player character is placeable is present above the ceiling located above the player character, the information processing apparatus moves the player character to the destination, based on an operation input performed by the player.

Abstract: When a predetermined event occurs based on a game process, an example of an information processing system transitions from a first state to a second state a location that is associated with the event having occurred, from among a plurality of locations that are set in the virtual space. The information processing system identifies an area at least including a location that is in the second state from among the plurality of locations; and renders a portion of at least some terrain objects not included in a target range that includes at least a part of the area in a predetermined color or so as to be darker as compared with a portion included in the target range. A map image is displayed showing field information of the virtual space, wherein field information of a portion corresponding to the area is shown.

Abstract: An example of an information processing system sets a target range in a virtual space when a predetermined event occurs based on a game process. In a rendering process of rendering the virtual space, the information processing system renders a portion of at least some terrain objects in the virtual space included in the target range while reflecting a light source set in the virtual space, and render a portion thereof not included in the target range in a predetermined color or with reduced brightness.

Abstract: An example of an information processing apparatus performs, in a virtual space including at least a player character and a terrain object, a control of moving the player character on the terrain object, based on an operation input performed by a player. If it is at least satisfied that the terrain object serving as a ceiling is present above the player character and that a destination, on the terrain object, at which the player character is placeable is present above the ceiling located above the player character, the information processing apparatus moves the player character to the destination, based on an operation input performed by the player.

Abstract: Movement control of a player character in a virtual space is performed based on a user's operation input. When it is determined that an impact has been applied to a first object in the virtual space, the first object, or a second object instead of the first object, is installed on a terrain object related to a location where the impact has been applied to the first object, and lighting is set in the virtual space such that a range around the location where the first or second object is installed is lighter than before the installation.

Abstract: Movement control of a player character in a field in a virtual space is performed based on a user's operation input. At least one first type of object is disposed in the field. Lightness for the first type of object is set such that the first type of object is visually recognized even when the field is dark. When the player character satisfies a first condition at a location where one of the at least one first type of object is disposed, lighting is set in the virtual space such that a range in the field including the location is lighter than before the first condition is satisfied.

Abstract: An example of an information processing apparatus performs, in a virtual space including at least a player character and a terrain object, a control of moving the player character on the terrain object, based on an operation input performed by a player. If it is at least satisfied that the terrain object serving as a ceiling is present above the player character and that a destination, on the terrain object, at which the player character is placeable is present above the ceiling located above the player character, the information processing apparatus moves the player character to the destination, based on an operation input performed by the player.

Abstract: A non-limiting example game system includes a game apparatus, and a terminal device and a television are connected to the game apparatus. A game image that is displayed on the television is an image that various kinds of objects arranged in a virtual space are imaged by a virtual camera. The virtual camera follows a player object so as to keep a predetermined distance with the player object, and when the player object enters a grassland object with comparatively long length, for example, each grass object is deformed or moved so as to go away from the virtual camera. For example, a height of the grass object near the virtual camera is made comparatively low, and the height is gradually made high as it separates from the virtual camera.

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, methods and compositions for treating muscular dystrophy, in particular. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). In some embodiments, a method according to the present invention includes administering to an individual who is suffering from or susceptible to DMD an effective amount of an anti-Flt-1 antibody, or antigen binding fragment thereof, such that at least one symptom or feature of DMD is reduced in intensity, severity, or frequency, or has delayed onset.

Abstract: A non-limiting example game system includes a game apparatus, and a terminal device and a television are connected to the game apparatus. A game image that is displayed on the television is an image that various kinds of objects arranged in a virtual space are imaged by a virtual camera. The virtual camera follows a player object so as to keep a predetermined distance with the player object, and when the player object enters a grassland object with comparatively long length, for example, each grass object is deformed or moved so as to go away from the virtual camera. For example, a height of the grass object near the virtual camera is made comparatively low, and the height is gradually made high as it separates from the virtual camera.

Abstract: A non-limiting example game system includes a game apparatus, and a terminal device and a television are connected to the game apparatus. A game image that is displayed on the television is an image that various kinds of objects arranged in a virtual space are imaged by a virtual camera. The virtual camera follows a player object so as to keep a predetermined distance with the player object, and when the player object enters a grassland object with comparatively long length, for example, each grass object is deformed or moved so as to go away from the virtual camera. For example, a height of the grass object near the virtual camera is made comparatively low, and the height is gradually made high as it separates from the virtual camera.

Abstract: A computer system is provided that stores data for a plurality of virtual objects and elements that are positioned within a virtual space. Each of the virtual objects can adopt different states depending on which elements are determined to have collided with the virtual objects. Once it is determined that an object is collided with an element a further determination is made as to whether that element effects the virtual object. If the element does affect the virtual object, then the state for that object is updated. Further, a new element is then generated based on this change in state of the virtual object.