Abstract: An image correction apparatus includes: an image input part to which an image including plural character element rows are input; a row detection part for detecting a predetermined character element row from the plural character element rows; a correction amount calculating part for performing calculation of a position correction amount in a column direction with respect to each pixel column on the predetermined character element row; and a position correction part for correcting a position of each pixel column of the image so as to move it in the column direction based on the position correction amount calculated with respect to each pixel column in a predetermined direction.

Abstract: A fingerprint ID device includes input means for receiving a fingerprint image, center detecting means for detecting a center point of a fingerprint from the fingerprint image, area extracting means for extracting a given area, which surrounds the center point, as a center image of the fingerprint, and checking means for checking the center image against fingerprint images registered in advance. This structure allows checking a fingerprint by using the center image which includes a large number of characteristics. Thus even if the finger deviates from a right position, the fingerprint can be identified with accuracy, and at the same time, a memory capacity of the device can be substantially reduced.

Abstract: A vehicle wiper blade assembly has a cover for covering blade support members, which support a wiper blade at different points therealong, and for covering portions of the wiper blade. A blade spoiler can be adjustably attached either to a primary lever, which connects the support members with the cover to a wiper arm, or to the wiper arm. The spoiler presses the wiper blade against the windshield when the vehicle is moving, improving the wiping efficiency. The lower edge of the spoiler is positioned nearer to the windshield than to the to the bottom of the cover to improve air and debris (such as snow) flow. The support members are also pivotally coupled to both ends of the primary lever to improve the wiper blade efficiency.