Abstract: A photothermal treatment device includes: irradiation means that irradiates a lesion tissue in a body cavity with heating light; a thermo-endoscope including endoscopic imaging means that images the inside of the body cavity and thermographic imaging means that images a surface temperature of a tissue in the body cavity as a thermal image; and control means (control personal computer (PC)) that controls an output and an irradiation time of the irradiation means based on temperature information of the thermal image obtained from the thermographic imaging means.

Abstract: A wire saw apparatus 1 executes cut-machining by pressing a workpiece W against a cutting wire 3 spirally wound around multiple wire guides 2, while running the cutting wire 3 and simultaneously swinging the wire guides 2 as well as the cutting wire 3. The wire saw apparatus 1 includes a controller 8 controlling a position of a workpiece holder 51 for holding the workpiece W. The position is controlled depending on a swing angle of the cutting wire 3 so that machined portion of the workpiece W is shaped into an arc.

Abstract: A wire saw apparatus 1 executes cut-machining by pressing a workpiece W against a cutting wire 3 spirally wound around multiple wire guides 2, while running the cutting wire 3 and simultaneously swinging the wire guides 2 as well as the cutting wire 3. The wire saw apparatus 1 includes a controller 8 controlling a position of a workpiece holder 51 for holding the workpiece W. The position is controlled depending on a swing angle of the cutting wire 3 so that machined portion of the workpiece W is shaped into an arc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of cutting a workpiece efficiently with high accuracy by utilizing tension adjusters to approximate tension in a wire in a wire saw to a predetermined target tension while effectively reducing only tension in a winder-side wire. The method comprises a forward-driven cutting step of cutting a workpiece while moving a wire forward, a first switching step of reversing a driving direction of the wire, a backward-driven cutting step of cutting the workpiece while moving the wire backward, and a second switching step of reversing a driving direction of the wire and returning to the forward-driven cutting step, the steps being repeated in this order. In both switching steps, only tension in a winder-side wire is reduced by tension manipulators. A reduction in target wire tension therefor is performed after completion of deceleration of the wire in each switching step.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of cutting a workpiece efficiently with high accuracy by utilizing tension adjusters to approximate tension in a wire in a wire saw to a predetermined target tension while effectively reducing only tension in a winder-side wire. The method comprises a forward-driven cutting step of cutting a workpiece while moving a wire forward, a first switching step of reversing a driving direction of the wire, a backward-driven cutting step of cutting the workpiece while moving the wire backward, and a second switching step of reversing a driving direction of the wire and returning to the forward-driven cutting step, the steps being repeated in this order. In both switching steps, only tension in a winder-side wire is reduced by tension manipulators. A reduction in target wire tension therefor is performed after completion of deceleration of the wire in each switching step.

Abstract: An information recording apparatus such as an optical disc that can avoid an unrecordable condition between a power-on operation and an available state for recording thereby to solve a problem that an image taking chance is missed in a recording step, wherein its constitution is such that: receiving a command to turn on the apparatus after switching, a system controller drives a power-supply circuit to activate a drive controller and a memory controller; if the optical disc is not replaced while in power-off operation by a sub-battery, the system controller issues a request for high-speed activation, based on information stored in an EEPROM, to the drive controller, and drives plural drive control units one after another thereby to establish an activation period confirmedly, allowing the memory controller to accept a request for a recording start from the system controller without waiting for a report of activation completion to be issued by the drive controller.

Abstract: In an information recording apparatus, for conducting finalizing process on a removable recording medium with certainty, on which information is recorded in an easy format contained within a portable equipment in real-time manner, wherein the finalizing process is executed (steps 102, 103 and 104) when a predetermined amount of capacity remains in a battery 22, or when an external electric power source is connected to (20), depending upon a disc recording medium 32. Also, providing electric power saving (37) during time-period of this process and means (16) for inhibition of camera operation, for stoppage on a way and for re-recording, realizes the certain finalizing process. Further, a means is provided for conducting that process at high speed. Therefore, the finalizing process can be achieved with stability even in a portable equipment.

Abstract: The signal converter of the present invention receives a multichannel video signal and converts the video signal into a microwave signal, the phase of which has been modulated with the video signal. The signal converter includes: a laser light source; a modulating section for modulating the phase of output light of the laser light source with the multichannel video signal and modulating the intensity of the output light with the microwave signal; and a light receiver for receiving the output light modulated by the modulating section and for outputting the microwave signal, the phase of which has been modulated with the multichannel video signal.

Abstract: Processing to confirm management information during starting processing of a disk device is completely executed in a short period of time without scanning a data area to thereby minimize the period of time for the starting processing. The management information confirming processing can be executed after the disk device notifies the condition to the host or the user. Therefore, the response characteristic of the disk device is improved. Authentication information to certify that management information recorded on a disk is valid and invalidating information to invalidate the authentication information are provided. When the invalidating information to invalidate the authentication information is present, it is possible to determine that the management information is invalid or is possibly invalid. When the invalidating information to invalidate the authentication information is absent, it is possible to determine that the management information is valid according to the authentication information.

Abstract: The invention provides a semiconductor laser module and an optical transmission system, with which noise caused by light reflected back from a transmission path can be suppressed. The semiconductor laser module, includes a package having a window, a semiconductor laser chip outputting light, a lens that is optically designed such that it couples the light that is output by the semiconductor laser chip into an optical transmission path, an optical isolator that is disposed between the lens and the window, a temperature control mechanism for keeping temperature of these components constant, and a tubular ferrule that is holds and covers the optical transmission path. The semiconductor laser chip, the lens, the optical isolator, and the temperature control mechanism are arranged inside the package. A polarizer is arranged at an end face of the ferrule on the side of the package, such that the polarizer matches a polarization plane of the light that is emitted through the window of the package.

Abstract: Processing to confirm management information during starting processing of a disk device is completely executed in a short period of time without scanning a data area to thereby minimize the period of time for the starting processing. The management information confirming processing can be executed after the disk device notifies the condition to the host or the user. Therefore, the response characteristic of the disk device is improved. Authentication information to certify that management information recorded on a disk is valid and invalidating information to invalidate the authentication information are provided. When the invalidating information to invalidate the authentication information is present, it is possible to determine that the management information is invalid or is possibly invalid. When the invalidating information to invalidate the authentication information is absent, it is possible to determine that the management information is valid according to the authentication information.

Abstract: An angle modulating portion 1 converts an inputted electrical signal into a predetermined angle-modulated signal. An optical modulating portion 2 converts the angle-modulated signal outputted from the angle modulating portion 1 into an optical-modulated signal and sends the optical-modulated signal to an optical waveguide portion 3. An interference portion 6 separates the optical-modulated signal transmitted through the optical waveguide portion 3 into two optical signals having predetermined difference in propagation delay and then combines the optical signals. An optical/electrical converting portion 4 subjects the combined optical signal to homodyne detection, to acquire a demodulated signal of the original electrical signal and output the electrical signal.

Abstract: An angle modulating portion 1 converts an inputted electrical signal into a predetermined angle-modulated signal. An optical modulating portion 2 converts the angle-modulated signal outputted from the angle modulating portion 1 into an optical-modulated signal and sends the optical-modulated signal to an optical waveguide portion 3. An interference portion 6 separates the optical-modulated signal transmitted through the optical waveguide portion 3 into two optical signals having predetermined difference in propagation delay and then combines the optical signals. An optical/electrical converting portion 4 subjects the combined optical signal to homodyne detection, to acquire a demodulated signal of the original electrical signal and output the electrical signal.

Abstract: The signal converter of the present invention receives a multichannel video signal and converts the video signal into a microwave signal, the phase of which has been modulated with the video signal. The signal converter includes: a laser light source; a modulating section for modulating the phase of output light of the laser light source with the multichannel video signal and modulating the intensity of the output light with the microwave signal; and a light receiver for receiving the output light modulated by the modulating section and for outputting the microwave signal, the phase of which has been modulated with the multichannel video signal.

Abstract: The signal converter of the present invention receives a multichannel video signal and converts the video signal into a microwave signal, the phase of which has been modulated with the video signal. The signal converter includes: a laser light source; a modulating section for modulating the phase of output light of the laser light source with the multichannel video signal and modulating the intensity of the output light with the microwave signal; and a light receiver for receiving the output light modulated by the modulating section and for outputting the microwave signal, the phase of which has been modulated with the multichannel video signal.

Abstract: In an information recording apparatus, for conducting finalizing process on a removable recording medium with certainty, on which information is recorded in an easy format contained within a portable equipment in real-time manner, wherein the finalizing process is executed (steps 102, 103 and 104) when a predetermined amount of capacity remains in a battery 22, or when an external electric power source is connected to (20), depending upon a disc recording medium 32. Also, providing electric power saving (37) during time-period of this process and means (16) for inhibition of camera operation, for stoppage on a way and for re-recording, realizes the certain finalizing process. Further, a means is provided for conducting that process at high speed. Therefore, the finalizing process can be achieved with stability even in a portable equipment.

Abstract: The invention provides a semiconductor laser module and an optical transmission system, with which noise caused by light reflected back from a transmission path can be suppressed. The semiconductor laser module, includes a package having a window, a semiconductor laser chip outputting light, a lens that is optically designed such that it couples the light that is output by the semiconductor laser chip into an optical transmission path, an optical isolator that is disposed between the lens and the window, a temperature control mechanism for keeping temperature of these components constant, and a tubular ferrule that is holds and covers the optical transmission path. The semiconductor laser chip, the lens, the optical isolator, and the temperature control mechanism are arranged inside the package. A polarizer is arranged at an end face of the ferrule on the side of the package, such that the polarizer matches a polarization plane of the light that is emitted through the window of the package.

Abstract: The optical device of the present invention includes a substrate, at least one first groove formed on the substrate, an optical fiber placed in the first groove, and at least one second groove diagonally formed across the optical fiber. Furthermore, the optical device includes an optical member inserted in the second groove, having a surface which reflects or diffracts at least a part of light propagating through the optical fiber. A photodetector is placed at a position where light which is reflected or diffracted by the optical member is received. As a result, an miniaturized optical device having a low loss and high reliability can be provided at low cost.

Abstract: An angle modulating portion 1 converts an inputted electrical signal into a predetermined angle-modulated signal. An optical modulating portion 2 converts the angle-modulated signal outputted from the angle modulating portion 1 into an optical-modulated signal and sends the optical-modulated signal to an optical waveguide portion 3. An interference portion 6 separates the optical-modulated signal transmitted through the optical waveguide portion 3 into two optical signals having predetermined difference in propagation delay and then combines the optical signals. An optical/electrical converting portion 4 subjects the combined optical signal to homodyne detection, to acquire a demodulated signal of the original electrical signal and output the electrical signal.

Abstract: An angle modulating portion 1 converts an inputted electrical signal into a predetermined angle-modulated signal. An optical modulating portion 2 converts the angle-modulated signal outputted from the angle modulating portion 1 into an optical-modulated signal and sends the optical-modulated signal to an optical waveguide portion 3. An interference portion 6 separates the optical-modulated signal transmitted through the optical waveguide portion 3 into two optical signals having predetermined difference in propagation delay and then combines the optical signals. An optical/electrical converting portion 4 subjects the combined optical signal to homodyne detection, to acquire a demodulated signal of the original electrical signal and output the electrical signal.