Abstract: There is provide a divided exposure technology capable of restraining deterioration in the performance of a solid-state image sensor. A photoresist is formed over a semiconductor substrate and subjected to divided exposure. A dividing line for divided exposure is located at least over a region of a semiconductor substrate in which an active region in which a pixel is to be formed is defined. The photoresist is then developed and patterned. By utilizing the patterned photoresist, an element isolation structure for defining the active region in the semiconductor substrate is formed in the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: There is provided a data processing apparatus (1) including a logic circuit (10) that is reconfigurable in each cycle and a library (2) that stores hardware control information (20). The hardware control information (20) includes a plurality of pieces of cycle-based mapping information (21) for individually mapping a plurality of cycle-based circuits, which each realize a function in each cycle for executing an application, onto the logic circuit (10) and configuration selection information (22) for selecting at least one of the plurality of pieces of cycle-based mapping information according to an execution state of the application. The data processing apparatus (1) includes a control unit (11) that reconfigures at least part of the logic region (10) using at least one of the plurality of pieces of cycle-based mapping information (21) according to a request in each cycle based on the configuration selection information (22).

Abstract: A method using a divided exposure technology is provided for restraining deterioration in the performance of a solid-state image sensor. A photoresist is formed over a semiconductor substrate and subjected to divided exposure. A dividing line for divided exposure is located at least over a region of a semiconductor substrate in which an active region in which a pixel is to be formed is defined. The photoresist is then developed and patterned. By utilizing the patterned photoresist, an element isolation structure for defining the active region in the semiconductor substrate is formed in the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: Provided is a computer system (1) including a storage (2) for storing a netlist (31), and a contents generator (12) for generating a program (32) containing a statement to execute a plurality of operations of an operation portion contained in the netlist (31). The operation portion includes an operation performing logic operations of multiple stages and having a plurality of inputs, and an operation of a previous stage for a plurality of input sources.

Abstract: Reduces backlash and clearance in a thrust direction of a worm when engaging a seat back to more securely prevent the generation of abnormal noise that before. A movable bearing 12 is pressed by cams 21, 22 that are pressing members, when the seat back is stopped at a predetermined angle, to approach a worm wheel 5. A ball 14 disposed in a recess 12a of the movable bearing 12 moves slightly along an inner surface of the recess 12a so a worm 4 is pressed to the worm wheel 5 side and pressed to the fixed bearing 11 side, and a latch member 23 that is a engaging member engages the worm 4 to inhibit rotation of the worm wheel 5 thereby securely holding that state. Since the movable bearing 12 moves to the worm wheel 5 side, the substantial movement range of the ball is wider compared to a structure that supports a ball only at a fixed bearing, and the range of displacement of the worm 4 by being pressed by the ball is substantially larger.

Abstract: There is provided a reconfigurable device that includes a plurality of processing blocks (13), wherein operation logic of each processing block is changeable, and a routing matrix (15) for configuring paths that connect the plurality of the processing blocks. Each processing block (13) includes a logic operation unit (21) whose logic is determined by configuration data (17) and a storage unit (40) for storing processing results of the logic operation unit. Each storage unit (40) includes a plurality of storage elements (31r), input means (32) for selecting one of the plurality of storage elements (31r) based on the configuration data (17) to store the output of the logic operation unit (21), and output means (33) for connecting the plurality of storage elements (31r) to the routing matrix (15).

Abstract: There is provide a divided exposure technology capable of restraining deterioration in the performance of a solid-state image sensor. A photoresist is formed over a semiconductor substrate and subjected to divided exposure. A dividing line for divided exposure is located at least over a region of a semiconductor substrate in which an active region in which a pixel is to be formed is defined. The photoresist is then developed and patterned. By utilizing the patterned photoresist, an element isolation structure for defining the active region in the semiconductor substrate is formed in the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: There is provided a data processing apparatus (1) including a logic circuit (10) that is reconfigurable in each cycle and a library (2) that stores hardware control information (20). The hardware control information (20) includes a plurality of pieces of cycle-based mapping information (21) for individually mapping a plurality of cycle-based circuits, which each realize a function in each cycle for executing an application, onto the logic circuit (10) and configuration selection information (22) for selecting at least one of the plurality of pieces of cycle-based mapping information according to an execution state of the application. The data processing apparatus (1) includes a control unit (11) that reconfigures at least part of the logic region (10) using at least one of the plurality of pieces of cycle-based mapping information (21) according to a request in each cycle based on the configuration selection information (22).

Abstract: The invention provides an orientation detection marker having a simple structure and capable of providing information enabling the remote measurement of the orientation of a controller. Light source unit 13 (orientation detection marker) provides so-called biaxial direction information composed of one axis on which dotted light sources 131 to 133 are disposed at equal intervals and another axis on which dotted light sources 131, 134 and 135 are disposed at the same interval as the above intervals and which intersects with the aforementioned one axis at the dotted light source 131 or the like.

Abstract: The present invention combines patches (or objects) while preventing the generation of clearance. The program execution section 400 is comprised of the vertex coordinate setting section 401 for setting the vertex coordinates of each polygon constituting the first and second patches, the combining vertex selection section 402 for selecting the vertexes of the combining target polygons from the first and second patches, and the vertex coordinate change section for matching the vertex coordinates of the first patch side and the vertex coordinates of the second patch side for the vertex coordinates of the selected polygons.

Abstract: A variable-gain amplifier that prevents the change in the in-phase voltage of the output occurring when the gain is changed and improves the frequency characteristic compared with the conventional method. The differential current of currents I13 and I13′ changes corresponding to input signal S1. As a result, the differential current of currents I11 and I12 also change correspondingly, and the differential voltage v13 between nodes N1 and N2 varies. The gain of differential voltage v13 with respect to input signal S1 is variable corresponding to the current conversion gains of current converters 2 and 3. When the current conversion gains vary corresponding to the input signal S2, the voltages at nodes N1′ and N2′ are adjusted such that the voltages at nodes N1 and N2 are constant with respect to the change in gain.

Abstract: A channel region (2), a source region (3) and a drain region (4) are formed on a polycrystalline semiconductor layer (1). The characteristic of a polycrystalline TFT (101) is dispersed by the amount of crystal grain boundaries (6) contained in the channel region (2). A drain current is reduced as the amount of the crystal grain boundaries (6) contained in the channel region (2) is increased. In order to utilize a code obtained by encoding the electric characteristic of the TFT (101) for identification of a semiconductor chip, a system or the like, the TFT (101) is mounted on the semiconductor chip, the system or the like along with an encoder circuit. Thus, a barrier against illegal use of a user terminal is improved at a low cost.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to make a damping force variable in a damping device that uses a magnetic fluid. In a damping device using a magnetic fluid as an operating oil, the present invention includes a groove portion 34a as a leakage magnetic field generating portion that is provided in one appropriate place or more of a pair of flow path forming members forming a fluid flow path 22b and that generates a strong leakage magnetic field to the fluid flow path 22b. Accordingly, the use of only a permanent magnet enables the behavior of magnetic particles in the magnetic fluid to be changed according to a relative position of a casing 20 and a movable portion 30 and enables a damping force to be variable, without using an electromagnet.

Abstract: A magnetic spring device and a vibration damping apparatus, which are simpler and cheaper to manufacture, are disclosed. The magnetic spring device includes a plurality of stationary magnets, which are spaced apart to define a space between them, and a magnetic movable element, which is fit in the space. The magnetic poles of the stationary magnets are opposite to each other. The movable element is moved by the magnetic force generated by the stationary magnets in a parallel direction with the magnetic field. The properly positioned stationary magnets and movable element form a magnetic spring device, which together with additional properly positioned magnets alone may be used as a vibration damping apparatus. Also, when the magnetic spring device is combined with a cushioning member such as a metal spring, rubber or the like to form a vibration damping apparatus, the total elastic constant of the vibration damping apparatus may be near zero.

Abstract: A channel region (2), a source region (3) and a drain region (4) are formed on a polycrystalline semiconductor layer (1). The characteristic of a polycrystalline TFT (101) is dispersed by the amount of crystal grain boundaries (6) contained in the channel region (2). A drain current is reduced as the amount of the crystal grain boundaries (6) contained in the channel region (2) is increased. In order to utilize a code obtained by encoding the electric characteristic of the TFT (101) for identification of a semiconductor chip, a system or the like, the TFT (101) is mounted on the semiconductor chip, the system or the like along with an encoder circuit. Thus, a barrier against illegal use of a user terminal is improved at a low cost.

Abstract: The present invention combines patches (or objects) while preventing the generation of clearance. The program execution section 400 is comprised of the vertex coordinate setting section 401 for setting the vertex coordinates of each polygon constituting the first and second patches, the combining vertex selection section 402 for selecting the vertexes of the combining target polygons from the first and second patches, and the vertex coordinate change section for matching the vertex coordinates of the first patch side and the vertex coordinates of the second patch side for the vertex coordinates of the selected polygons.

Abstract: A variable-gain amplifier that prevents the change in the in-phase voltage of the output occurring when the gain is changed and improves the frequency characteristic compared with the conventional method. The differential current of currents I13 and I13′ changes corresponding to input signal S1. As a result, the differential current of currents I11 and I12 also change correspondingly, and the differential voltage v13 between nodes N1 and N2 varies. The gain of differential voltage v13 with respect to input signal S1 is variable corresponding to the current conversion gains of current converters 2 and 3. When the current conversion gains vary corresponding to the input signal S2, the voltages at nodes N1′ and N2′ are adjusted such that the voltages at nodes N1 and N2 are constant with respect to the change in gain.

Abstract: The invention provides an orientation detection marker having a simple structure and capable of providing information enabling the remote measurement of the orientation of a controller. Light source unit 13 (orientation detection marker) provides so-called biaxial direction information composed of one axis on which dotted light sources 131 to 133 are disposed at equal intervals and another axis on which dotted light sources 131, 134 and 135 are disposed at the same interval as the above intervals and which intersects with the aforementioned one axis at the dotted light source 131 or the like.

Abstract: A vibration damping apparatus using a magnetic circuit which is easier and less expensive to manufacture than conventional apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a moving member 30 placed to move relatively away from and close to magnets 20 and 21 and made of a magnetic material which generates attraction force between the moving member 30 and the magnets 20 and 21, metal springs 40 and 41 as elastic members urging the moving member 30 in a direction in which the moving member 30 approaches the magnets 20 and 21, and rubbers 60 and 61 as cushioning members mounted on predetermined positions to prevent the moving member 30 from coming in contact with the magnets 20 and 21.

Abstract: An automobile seat or recliner has a recliner adjuster for adjusting the inclination of a seat back relative to a seat cushion. The recliner adjuster is provided with a backlash reducing structure that includes a worm gear attached rotatably to the seat cushion, a sector gear fixed to the seat back and held in engagement with the worm gear, and a pressing member for pressing the sector gear to the worm gear to reduce backlash therebetween.