Abstract: A camera phone according to an embodiment of the present invention supports a user to obtain the optimum amount of images to generate a composite image based on captured images through mosaicing processing or super-resolution processing. For that purpose, the camera phone includes a photography condition analyzing unit for analyzing current photography conditions. The photography condition analyzing unit includes a motion detecting unit for detecting a moving speed. If the detected moving speed is not within a predetermined range, for example, a speaker gives warning beeps to inform a user of this situation.

Abstract: A camera phone according to an embodiment of the invention assists a user in photography upon generating a composite image based on captured images through mosaicing processing or super-resolution processing with the optimum amount of photography images. To that end, a photographing condition analyzing unit analyzing a current photographing condition is provided, and a condition analysis result from the photographing condition analyzing unit is displayed for a user.

Abstract: A substrate washing apparatus, comprising a spin chuck for holding and rotating a substrate W, a brushing section including a scrubbing member which is brought into contact with a washing surface of the substrate held on the spin chuck and revolved on its own axis together with rotation of the spin chuck, a washing liquid supply mechanism for supplying a washing liquid through the brushing section onto the washing surface of the substrate, a pressure control mechanism for controlling a pressing force of the scrubbing member against the washing surface of the substrate, and a moving means for moving the scrubbing member relative to the substrate in a radial direction of the substrate, wherein the scrubbing member includes an abutting portion which is brought into contact with the washing surface of the substrate, and a non-contact peripheral portion positioned about the abutting portion and formed not to contact the washing surface of the substrate when the abutting portion is in contact with the washing surfa

Abstract: A substrate washing apparatus, comprising a spin chuck for holding and rotating a substrate W, a brushing section including a scrubbing member which is brought into contact with a washing surface of the substrate held on the spin chuck and revolved on its own axis together with rotation of the spin chuck, a washing liquid supply mechanism for supplying a washing liquid through the brushing section onto the washing surface of the substrate, a pressure control mechanism for controlling a pressing force of the scrubbing member against the washing surface of the substrate, and a moving means for moving the scrubbing member relative to the substrate in a radial direction of the substrate, wherein the scrubbing member includes an abutting portion which is brought into contact with the washing surface of the substrate, and a non-contact peripheral portion positioned about the abutting portion and formed not to contact the washing surface of the substrate when the abutting portion is in contact with the washing surfa

Abstract: An apparatus for washing a substrate comprises a spin chuck for holding and rotating a substrate, washing brush mechanism for supplying a washing liquid onto a surface of the substrate held on the spin chuck, and applying a physical force to contaminants present on a surface of the substrate so as to remove contaminants, a supporting arm for supporting the washing brush mechanism, an arm driving mechanism for driving the supporting arm to move the washing means along the surface from a central portion toward a peripheral portion of the substrate, and a control device for controlling the operation of at least one of the washing means, the spin chuck and the arm driving mechanism so as to control the physical force acting on the contaminants present on the surface of the substrate depending on the state of the contaminants.

Abstract: A developing apparatus for developing a photoresist-coated substrate comprises a spin chuck having a supporting surface smaller in size than the substrate and adapted to be spin-driven with the photoresist-coated substrate surface held upward, a cup surrounding the spin chuck, a developing solution nozzle for applying a developing solution on the photoresist-coated substrate held on the spin chuck, a first washing solution nozzle for applying a washing solution to the photoresist-coated surface of the substrate held on the spin chuck, a second washing solution nozzle for applying the washing solution to a rear surface of the substrate on the spin chuck, a liquid seal ring mounted substantially coaxial with the spin chuck and having a diameter greater than the supporting surface of the spin chuck and smaller than the substrate, and a liquid film forming section provided on an upper end of the liquid seal ring and located near and opposite a peripheral edge portion of a rear surface of the substrate on the spin

Abstract: A developing apparatus for developing a photoresist-coated substrate comprises a spin chuck having a supporting surface smaller in size than the substrate and adapted to be spin-driven with the photoresist-coated substrate surface held upward, a cup surrounding the spin chuck, a developing solution nozzle for applying a developing solution on the photoresist-coated substrate held on the spin chuck, a first washing solution nozzle for applying a washing solution to the photoresist-coated surface of the substrate held on the spin chuck, a second washing solution nozzle for applying the washing solution to a rear surface of the substrate on the spin chuck, a liquid seal ring mounted substantially coaxial with the spin chuck and having a diameter greater than the supporting surface of the spin chuck and smaller than the substrate, and a liquid film forming section provided on an upper end of the liquid seal ring and located near and opposite a peripheral edge portion of a rear surface of the substrate on the spin

Abstract: An oxygen sensor includes a tubular metal shell, a tubular housing having an end attached to the metal shell and another end sealed by a seal member. A solid electrolyte tube is attached to the metal shell and has on inner and outer surfaces thereof electrode layers and lead layers connected to the electrode layers, respectively. A pair of lead wires extend through the seal member between inside and outside of a housing assembly constituted by the metal shell and housing while being sealingly held by the seal member. A pair of metallic leads are disposed inside of the housing assembly for connection between the lead layers and the lead wires, the metallic leads having at one end thereof electrode connecting portions having a spring property, the electrode connecting portions being attached to the inner and outer surfaces of the solid electrolyte tube and held in contact with the lead layers under spring pressure.

Abstract: An electrode compartment is a part of a filter press type electrolytic cell for electrolyzing an alkali metal chloride. The electrode compartment comprises lower, upper and side frames to form an electrolyzing chamber, and current lead bars which are inserted from the bottom of the lower frame in the vertical direction to be parallel to lifting flow of an electrolyte and the electrode being mechanically held through fitting means on the lead bars in the electrolyzing chamber.