Abstract: There is provided an image capturing apparatus including a positioning adjustment mechanism for performing positioning adjustment of an area image-captured by an image capturing unit; an image processing unit for recognizing a subject using an image signal generated in the image capturing unit; a vibration detection unit for detecting vibration of the image capturing apparatus; a control unit for determining a priority order of subject tracking processing for driving the positioning adjustment mechanism based on a subject recognition result provided from the image processing unit and image vibration correction processing for driving the positioning adjustment mechanism based on a vibration detection result of the vibration detection unit, and for limiting an adjustment amount of the positioning adjustment mechanism for the processing having no priority. Also, an image capturing method thereof and a program therefor are provided.

Abstract: A lens unit 20 including an imaging optical system 31 and an imaging unit 33 to generate an image signal of an imaged image is supported rotatably in a yawing direction and in a pitching direction. Based on a shake which is applied to the lens unit 20 and is detected by a shake detection unit 61, a barycentric position of the lens unit 20 which position is calculated by a barycentric position calculation unit 62, and a position of the lens unit 20 which position is detected by a position detection unit 46, a driving operation by a drive unit 45 to perform rotation driving of the lens unit 20 in the yawing direction and in the pitching direction is controlled and image blur correction of the imaged image is performed. Even when the barycentric position of the lens unit varies due to a focus adjusting operation, a zooming operation, or the like, it becomes possible to perform optimal image blur correction and to improve performance in image blur correction.

Abstract: Provided is an image blur correction apparatus including a lens unit having an imaging optical system and an imaging unit configured to generate an image signal of a captured image, a blur detection unit configured to detect blurring occurring in the lens unit, a first correction unit configured to perform image blur correction by turning the lens unit in a first direction and in a second direction, a second correction unit configured to perform image blur correction on a captured image obtained by the imaging optical system, and an image blur correction control unit configured to drive the first correction unit and the second correction unit based on blurring detected by the blur detection unit.

Abstract: There is provided an image capturing apparatus including a positioning adjustment mechanism for performing positioning adjustment of an area image-captured by an image capturing unit; an image processing unit for recognizing a subject using an image signal generated in the image capturing unit; a vibration detection unit for detecting vibration of the image capturing apparatus; a control unit for determining a priority order of subject tracking processing for driving the positioning adjustment mechanism based on a subject recognition result provided from the image processing unit and image vibration correction processing for driving the positioning adjustment mechanism based on a vibration detection result of the vibration detection unit, and for limiting an adjustment amount of the positioning adjustment mechanism for the processing having no priority. Also, an image capturing method thereof and a program therefor are provided.

Abstract: A lens unit 20 including an imaging optical system 31 and an imaging unit 33 to generate an image signal of an imaged image is supported rotatably in a yawing direction and in a pitching direction. Based on a shake which is applied to the lens unit 20 and is detected by a shake detection unit 61, a barycentric position of the lens unit 20 which position is calculated by a barycentric position calculation unit 62, and a position of the lens unit 20 which position is detected by a position detection unit 46, a driving operation by a drive unit 45 to perform rotation driving of the lens unit 20 in the yawing direction and in the pitching direction is controlled and image blur correction of the imaged image is performed. Even when the barycentric position of the lens unit varies due to a focus adjusting operation, a zooming operation, or the like, it becomes possible to perform optimal image blur correction and to improve performance in image blur correction.

Abstract: A correction value calculation apparatus that includes circuitry configured to: acquire a relative position of a feature point to a reference point in a left/right image formed by a left/right lens as a left/right pixel position in the case where the left/right lens is moved in a coordinate system constructed with a pitch axis and a yaw axis; detect a relative position of the left/right lens to a reference position as a left/right lens detection position; generate a characteristic representing a relationship between the left/right pixel position and the left/right lens detection position; set each of the left/right lens detection position as a correction object position and determine an adjustment position which is a position on a straight line connecting the left and right pixel positions; and calculate correction values which are differences between the left and right lens detection positions.

Abstract: Provided is an image blur correction apparatus including a lens unit having an imaging optical system and an imaging unit configured to generate an image signal of a captured image, a blur detection unit configured to detect blurring occurring in the lens unit, a first correction unit configured to perform image blur correction by turning the lens unit in a first direction and in a second direction, a second correction unit configured to perform image blur correction on a captured image obtained by the imaging optical system, and an image blur correction control unit configured to drive the first correction unit and the second correction unit based on blurring detected by the blur detection unit.

Abstract: Provided is a correction-value-calculation apparatus including: a left-image-processing-unit acquiring relative-position of feature-point to reference-point in left-image formed by left-lens as left-pixel-position for indication-values when left-lens moves with indication-values indicating positions; a right-image-processing-unit acquiring relative-position of feature-point to reference-point in right-image formed by right-lens as right-pixel-position for indication-values when right-lens moves with indication-values; a left-lens position-detection-unit detecting relative-position of left-lens to reference position as left-lens-detection-position; a right-lens position-detection-unit detecting relative-position of right-lens to reference position as right-lens-detection-position; a characteristic generation-unit generating characteristic relationship between left-pixel-position and left-lens-detection-position and characteristic relationship between right-pixel-position and right-lens-detection-position; an a

Abstract: A lens position detecting device 200 has a position detecting magnet 202, a magnetic force detecting sensor 204, a positional information generating means 206, etc. The position detecting magnet 202 is mounted on a rear surface of a lens holder frame 1460. The magnetic force detecting sensor 204 serves to generate a detected signal having a magnitude depending on the intensity of a magnetic force generated from the magnetic poles of the position detecting magnet 202. The magnetic force detecting sensor 204 is disposed on a straight line that passes through the position detecting magnet 202 parallel to the optical axis. The magnetic force detecting sensor 204 outputs a detected signal having a voltage corresponding (proportional) to the intensity of the magnetic force. An amplifying circuit 208 of a positional information generating means 206 amplifies the detected signal Ss from the magnetic force detecting sensor 204.

Abstract: A gas tank is protected by absorbing collision energy with the rear of a vehicle. Rear-side tank frame supports the tank at a position below a rear side member. The front portion of the tank frame is secured on rear side member, while the rear portion is directly or indirectly secured thereto. A torsion beam is arranged ahead of the tank frame. When an input load is exerted at rear end portions of the rear side member and tank frame toward the front of the vehicle, rear side member is folded to a V shape, upward with respect to the vehicle body. The tank frame collides with the torsion beam, and the front portion of the tank frame is pushed upward along with rear side member.

Abstract: An image-blur compensating device includes an optical component configured to compensate blur in an image, an actuator driving the optical component, a displacement detector detecting a position of the optical component changed by the actuator, an angular velocity detector detecting an angular velocity applied from outside, and a target displacement calculator calculating a driving amount when the actuator has driven the optical axis changing unit based on the angular velocity detected by the angular velocity detector and the position detected by the displacement detector. The target displacement calculator then obtains, as a result of compensating an amount of influence on the position of the optical component, a driving amount when driving the actuator based on the calculated driving amount. The image-blur compensating device further includes a driver driving the actuator based on the driving amount calculated by the target displacement calculator.

Abstract: A vibration detecting device includes: a vibration amount detecting unit including at least a vibration amount sensor which is a portion for detecting a vibration amount, and outputting a vibration detection signal which is a signal indicating the detected vibration amount, and a high-pass filter configured to remove DC components to be superimposed on the vibration detection signal; a status detecting unit configured to detect a particular status which causes a result for providing particular change to the vibration amount detected by said vibration amount sensor; and an input control unit configured to prevent said vibration amount detection signal from being input to said high-pass filter in response to said particular status being detected by said status detecting unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aminopyridine compound represented by the following general formula (I) or a salt thereof and an Syk inhibitor containing the compound or a salt thereof as an active ingredient. Here, X1, X2, X3, Z, Y1, Y2 represent a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, R, R1, R5, R6 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc., and R7 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, a cyano group, —CpH2(p-1)(Ra1)(Ra2)—O—Ra3, —C(?O)—Rd1, a 5- or 6-membered saturated heterocyclic group, an aromatic heterocyclic group, —N(Rh1)(Rh2), etc. The aminopyridine compound of the present invention has not only high Syk inhibitory activity but also properties to selectively inhibit Syk.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of fabricating a semiconductor memory device including the step of irradiating ultraviolet rays on a metal interconnection at a bonding pad part, so that the metal interconnection can be prevented from being corroded because of a corrodent element in the process of erasing charges stored in a charge storage part. An oxide coating film is formed on the surface of the metal interconnection at the bonding pad part, and ultraviolet rays are irradiated onto the oxide coating film for erasing of charges from the floating gate.

Abstract: A gas tank is protected by absorbing collision energy with the entirety of a rear portion of a vehicle without using a reinforcement member. This reduces weight and cost. Rear-side tank frame supports the tank at a position below rear side member. The front portion of rear-side tank frame is secured on rear side member, while the rear portion is directly or indirectly secured on rear side member. A torsion beam is arranged ahead of rear-side tank frame with respect to the vehicle body. When an input load is exerted at a rear end portion of the rear side member and a rear end portion of rear-side tank frame toward the front of the vehicle, rear side member is folded to a V-shape, upward with respect to the vehicle body. Rear-side tank frame collides with torsion beam, and the front portion of rear-side tank frame is pushed upward along with rear side member with respect to the vehicle body.

Abstract: Disclosed is an image-blur compensating device including an optical axis changing unit changing an optical axis, an actuator driving the optical axis changing unit, a displacement detector detecting a position of the optical axis changed by the optical axis changing unit, an angular velocity detector detecting an angular velocity applied from outside, and a target displacement calculator calculating a driving amount when the actuator has driven the optical axis changing unit based on the angular velocity detected by the angular velocity detector and the position detected by the displacement detector. The target displacement calculator then obtains, as a result of compensating an amount of influence on the position of the optical axis, a driving amount when driving the actuator based on the calculated driving amount. The image-blur compensating device further includes a driver driving the actuator based on the driving amount calculated by the target displacement calculator.

Abstract: A vibration detecting device includes: a vibration amount detecting unit including at least a vibration amount sensor which is a portion for detecting a vibration amount, and outputting a vibration detection signal which is a signal indicating the detected vibration amount, and a high-pass filter configured to remove DC components to be superimposed on the vibration detection signal; a status detecting unit configured to detect a particular status which causes a result for providing particular change to the vibration amount detected by said vibration amount sensor; and an input control unit configured to prevent said vibration amount detection signal from being input to said high-pass filter in response to said particular status being detected by said status detecting unit.

Abstract: A silicon nitride film for storing electric charge is formed on a semiconductor substrate while placing a tunnel oxide film in between, and the silicon nitride film is then subjected to hydrogen plasma treatment so as to effectively erase unnecessary charge stored therein during various process steps in fabrication of the semiconductor memory device, to thereby stabilize the threshold voltage (Vth) of the semiconductor memory device.

Abstract: After an ONO film in which a silicon nitride film (22) formed by a plasma nitriding method using a plasma processor having a radial line slot antenna is sandwiched by silicon oxide films (21), (23), a bit line diffusion layer (17) is formed in a memory cell array region (11) by an ion implantation as a resist pattern (16) taken as a mask, then lattice defects are given to the silicon nitride film (22) by a further ion implantation. Accordingly, a highly reliable semiconductor memory device can be realized, in which a high quality nitride film is formed in a low temperature condition, in addition, the nitride film can be used as a charge trap film having a charge capture function sufficiently adaptable for a miniaturization and a high integration which are recent demands.

Abstract: After an ONO film in which a silicon nitride film (22) formed by a plasma nitriding method using a plasma processor having a radial line slot antenna is sandwiched by silicon oxide films (21), (23), a bit line diffusion layer (17) is formed in a memory cell array region (11) by an ion implantation as a resist pattern (16) taken as a mask, then lattice defects are given to the silicon nitride film (22) by a further ion implantation. Accordingly, a highly reliable semiconductor memory device can be realized, in which a high quality nitride film is formed in a low temperature condition, in addition, the nitride film can be used as a charge trap film having a charge capture function sufficiently adaptable for a miniaturization and a high integration which are recent demands.