Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a reading device stationed at a reading position. The reading device includes a light source that emits a reading light to an original document passing through the reading position. A photoelectric conversion element is provided to convert the reading light reflected from the original document into image data. A shading correction function is provided to apply shading correction to the image data in accordance with reference data obtained from a reference white plate. A memory is provided to store at least a line of the image data. A dust position specifying device is provided to specify a position of dust by detecting presence of dust at predetermined positions on a light path extending from the light source to the photoelectric conversion element in accordance with the image data. A counting device is provided to count a number of appearance times of the dust per each of the predetermined positions.

Abstract: When creating other tool path from two tool paths for cutting a work accurately and efficiently, the data on the first tool path is composed of a position vector and a direction vector of a tool for use when the work is cut while moving the tool. The data on the second tool path is composed of a position vector and a direction vector of the tool for use when the work, which has been cut according to the first tool path, is further cut. A computer uses the first tool path data and second tool path data to calculate a position vector and a direction vector of a medium tool path that is between the first tool path and second tool path.

Abstract: A semiconductor chip has a quadrangle main surface, a wiring substrate, and a resin seal member for sealing the semiconductor chip, in which the resin seal member has a quadrangle main surface which confronts the main surface of the semiconductor chip. A gate cut trace portion is formed on a side face extending along a first side of the main surface of the resin seal member. A sectional area of an area between the main surface of the wiring substrate and the main surface of the resin seal member at a position outside a side face of the semiconductor chip is smaller than a sectional area of an area between the main surface of the semiconductor chip and the main surface of the resin seal member.

Abstract: A numerically controlled curved-surface machining unit comprises a component converting matrix•angle-addition value forming function of converting CL (cutter location) data into components on a normal coordinate system on the basis of the machine configuration of the simultaneous multiple-axis control NC machine, a component converting function of converting from the workpiece coordinate system to the normal coordinate system, a function of forming second angles of a second rotary axis on the normal coordinate system, a compensating function of forming a continuous angle distribution from a distribution of the second angles, a function of forming first angles of a first rotary axis on a coordinate system rotated by the second angles at the second rotary axis, a compensating function of forming a continuous angle distribution from a distribution of the first angles, a machine coordinate transformation matrix forming function of obtaining a matrix for converting the tool control point vectors on the workpiece c

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes an image reading apparatus reading an image of a manuscript and a printer engine performing image formation on a medium based on image data of the read image of the manuscript, and performs a copying function in accordance with various image kind modes. An image accumulation part accumulates, in a storage device, image data that are input in a first image kind mode. A data format conversion part converts the image data accumulated in the storage device by the image accumulation part to image data of a second image kind mode in accordance with a processing condition. An image data delivering part transmits, to an external instrument connected to the image processing apparatus via a network, the image data of the second image kind mode subjected to conversion by the data format conversion part.

Abstract: A copying apparatus, a computer-readable program, and a storage medium are disclosed. The copying apparatus is equipped with a reader for reading original image data, a communication interface for transmitting the read image data to a predetermined network and receiving image data from the network, and a printer engine for forming an image on a medium based on the received image data. The copying apparatus further includes storing means for storing the image data in a first data format; receiving means for receiving a request that the image data be sent to a predetermined transmission destination; data format conversion means for converting the stored image data from the first data format into a second data format; and transmitting means for transmitting the converted image data to the requested transmission destination.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus, a computer-readable program, and a storage medium are disclosed. The facsimile apparatus is equipped with a reader for reading original image data, a communication interface for transmitting the read image data to a predetermined network and receiving image data from the network, and a printer engine for forming an image on a medium based on the received image data. The facsimile apparatus further includes storing means for storing the image data in a first data format; receiving means for receiving a request that the image data be sent to a predetermined transmission destination; data format conversion means for converting the stored image data from the first data format into a second data format; and transmitting means for transmitting the converted image data to the requested transmission destination.

Abstract: An image formation apparatus, a computer-executable program, and a computer-readable storage medium are disclosed. Image data provided from an external source produce an image having the same quality as an image produced from image data inside the image information apparatus. This is realized by a data format conversion unit converting the image data in a first data format provided by the external source to a second data format that is used by the image formation apparatus. In addition, a halftone process is performed. The image data are received from the external source, such as a PC, through a network interface control unit, and held by a storage unit.

Abstract: A numerically controlled curved-surface machining unit comprises a component converting matrix·angle-addition value forming function of converting CL (cutter location) data into components on a normal coordinate system on the basis of the machine configuration of the simultaneous multiple-axis control NC machine, a component converting function of converting from the workpiece coordinate system to the normal coordinate system, a function of forming second angles of a second rotary axis on the normal coordinate system, a compensating function of forming a continuous angle distribution from a distribution of the second angles, a function of forming first angles of a first rotary axis on a coordinate system rotated by the second angles at the second rotary axis, a compensating function of forming a continuous angle distribution from a distribution of the first angles, a machine coordinate transformation matrix forming function of obtaining a matrix for converting the tool control point vectors on the work

Abstract: An image reader scans a document to thereby acquire image data. This image data is in a first format and is stored in a memory. When an external device requests for the image data, a format converter, converts the image data in the first format into an image data in a second format that is acceptable to the external device. The external device forms an image on a recording medium using the image data in the second format.

Abstract: A method for forming an indicator portion on a push switch such as a pushbutton switch or a membrane switch, the indicator portion being excellent in terms of design property and image quality and allowing fine picture patterns, designs, etc. that are difficult to be reproduced with conventional printing systems to be represented with high resolution, and to provide a push switch having the indicator portion. In order to form the indicator portion, in which a color design image such as a letter, a pattern, design etc is indicated, on the push switch, there are performed the following steps of: forming a colorant layer by printing a color design image on a base sheet by a printer; transferring the colorant layer to a transfer resin through an adhesive, the transfer resin constituting a surface of the push switch; and forming the indicator layer on the transfer resin by peeling off the base sheet and using the colorant layer as the indicator layer.

Abstract: A binder that can be opened/closed relatively easily by manually handling the tops of binding rings includes a holding member having a sufficient length to allow binding rings to be arranged with a spacing therebetween, and an operating member fixed movably to the inner side of the holding member such that the binding rings anchored to the surface thereof are fixed to the holding member. The operating member includes a pair of operating pieces movable along the longitudinal direction of the holding member within the holding member, and a pivot shaft formed along the abutting edges of the pair of operating pieces. Further, an opening/closing member is provided to move the operating pieces within the holding member in the longitudinal direction of the holding member while rotating the pair operating pieces around the pivot shaft in the directions to open the binding rings.

Abstract: An NC data service business is created, by making use of a numerical control (NC) data service provider company PC1 provided with associated devices necessary for NC data preparation such as a CAD system, a CAM system, a dedicated NC post processor, an NC machining simulator and an NC machining unit. An NC data service provider company transmits a home page relating to the data service via a communication line, through a dialog with an NC data service user company via the home page, provides data service relating to the NC data requested by the user company and receives payment of the consideration for the service.

Abstract: Performing NURBS (non-uniform rational B-spline) interpolation machining is performed by reading cutter location (CL) data consisting of a tool control point vector and a tool axis vector on a workpiece coordinate system, converting the CL data into a position vector of three linear axes and a rotation angle on a machine coordinate system in accordance with the machine configuration of a simultaneous multiple-axis NC machine, calculating knot vectors of a NURBS curve with the most suitable chord length on the basis of a position vector of the three linear axes and a rotation angle, calculating a NURBS curve of the three linear axes and one rotary axis using the knot vectors, converting the NURBS curve into NURBS interpolation NC data, converting the feed rate on a workpiece coordinate system into the feed rate per minute on a machine coordinate system, and transmitting NC data to a NC machine.

Abstract: A method for forming an indicator portion on a push switch such as a pushbutton switch or a membrane switch, the indicator portion being excellent in terms of design property and image quality and allowing fine picture patterns, designs, etc. that are difficult to be reproduced with conventional printing systems to be represented with high resolution, and to provide a push switch having the indicator portion. In order to form the indicator portion, in which a color design image such as a letter, a pattern, design etc is indicated, on the push switch, there are performed the following steps of: forming a colorant layer by printing a color design image on a base sheet by a printer; transferring the colorant layer to a transfer resin through an adhesive, the transfer resin constituting a surface of the push switch; and forming the indicator layer on the transfer resin by peeling off the base sheet and using the colorant layer as the indicator layer.

Abstract: A dummy piezoelectric element is disposed at least at one of the ends of an array of piezoelectric vibration elements. A region not including internal electrodes is provided in the vicinity of the outer side surface of the dummy piezoelectric vibration element to be formed. When the outer side surface of the dummy piezoelectric element is cut, a shift of a cutting line from a correct cutting line, which is due to high hardness of the internal electrodes, is minimized.

Abstract: Performing NURBS (non-uniform rational B-spline) interpolation machining is performed by reading cutter location (CL) data consisting of a tool control point vector and a tool axis vector on a workpiece coordinate system, converting the CL data into a position vector of three linear axes and a rotation angle on a machine coordinate system in accordance with the machine configuration of a simultaneous multiple-axis NC machine, calculating knot vectors of a NURBS curve with the most suitable chord length on the basis of a position vector of the three linear axes and a rotation angle, calculating a NURBS curve of the three linear axes and one rotary axis using the knot vectors, converting the NURBS curve into NURBS interpolation NC data, converting the feed rate on a workpiece coordinate system into the feed rate per minute on a machine coordinate system, and transmitting NC data to a NC machine.

Abstract: The invention provides an analgesic anti-inflammatory patch of a hydrophobic type for topical application containing, in a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA), diclofenac sodium, pyrrolidone or a derivative thereof, a polyhydric alcohol fatty acid ester, and an organic acid.

Abstract: Thereby a variety of costs and human resource relating to such as introduction of an NC machining unit for an entrepreneur who plans such as introduction of the NC machining unit is reduced.

Abstract: Performing NURBS (non-uniform rational B-spline) interpolation machining is performed by reading cutter location (CL) data consisting of a tool control point vector and a tool axis vector on a workpiece coordinate system, converting the CL data into a position vector of three linear axes and a rotation angle on a machine coordinate system in accordance with the machine configuration of a simultaneous multiple-axis NC machine, calculating knot vectors of a NURBS curve with the most suitable chord length on the basis of a position vector of the three linear axes and a rotation angle, calculating a NURBS curve of the three linear axes and one rotary axis using the knot vectors, converting the NURBS curve into NURBS interpolation NC data, converting the feed rate on a workpiece coordinate system into the feed rate per minute on a machine coordinate system, and transmitting NC data to a NC machine.