Abstract: A determination assist system including a first image generating section for generating a first planar image based on data of a first test index; a second image generating section for generating a second planar image based on data of a second test index; a differentiation section which differentiates the first planar image and the second planar image to generate a first differential image and a second differential image, respectively; a binarization section which binarizes the first differential image to generate a first binary image including a first region which is not less than a first threshold and a second region, which is less than the first threshold, and binarizes the second differential image to generate a second binary image including a third region which is not less than a second threshold and a fourth region which is less than the second threshold; and a determination image generating section.

Abstract: A determination assist system including a first image generating section for generating a first planar image based on data of a first test index; a second image generating section for generating a second planar image based on data of a second test index; a differentiation section which differentiates the first planar image and the second planar image to generate a first differential image and a second differential image, respectively; a binarization section which binarizes the first differential image to generate a first binary image including a first region which is not less than a first threshold and a second region which is less than the first threshold, and binarizes the second differential image to generate a second binary image including a third region which is not less than a second threshold and a fourth region which is less than the second threshold; and a determination image generating section.

Abstract: A vehicle diagnostic and display system includes a vehicle diagnostic system including one or more sensors and a diagnostic processor that receives a signal from the one or more sensors indicative of a vehicle condition and determines if a warning condition is present based on the signal. A vehicle display system includes a first display, a second display and a display processor that displays a visual warning received from the diagnostic processor on only one of the first and second displays.

Abstract: A method of displaying information of interest to an occupant of a vehicle is provided. The method includes detecting movement of a hand of the occupant toward a physical control using a sensor and the sensor sending a signal from the sensor to a processor in the vehicle when the hand is detected. The method determines information of interest based on the signal using the processor and then displays the information of interest on a display device.

Abstract: A determination assist system including a first image generating section for generating a first planar image based on data of a first test index; a second image generating section for generating a second planar image based on data of a second test index; a differentiation section which differentiates the first planar image and the second planar image to generate a first differential image and a second differential image, respectively; a binarization section which binarizes the first differential image to generate a first binary image including a first region which is not less than a first threshold and a second region which is less than the first threshold, and binarizes the second differential image to generate a second binary image including a third region which is not less than a second threshold and a fourth region which is less than the second threshold; and a determination image generating section.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus is provided which can output an image from which only specific image information can be positively detected when the specific image information used to prohibit copying of image information is added to image data. The present invention includes a specific image information adding portion that adds specific image information representing a specific image to image data when image processing is performed for input image data and a specific image information setting portion that sets a color and/or number of the specific image information.

Abstract: A spread illuminating apparatus includes a point light source, a light conductor plate having a light inlet surface facing the point light source, and a housing frame to hold the point light source and the light conductor plate, wherein the housing frame includes an inner frame member and an outer frame member to enclose the inner frame member, the point light source is disposed at an end wall of the outer frame member, the light conductor plate is held in the inner frame member by joint mechanisms such that the light inlet surface of the light conductor plate is positioned inward of a forefront face of the inner frame member with a predetermined distance therefrom, and wherein the inner frame member is housed in the outer frame member with a predetermined constant clearance provided between the point light source and the light inlet surface of the light conductor plate.

Abstract: In a spread illuminating apparatus, at least one point light source is disposed at an end wall of an outer frame member, and a subassembly is constituted by a light conductor plate and an inner frame member via first joint means. The subassembly has interface surfaces to make contact with the end wall of the outer frame member, a light inlet face of the light conductor plate is positioned to recede from the interface surface by a predetermined dimension, the first joint means each includes a elastic member to press the light conductor plate toward the interface surfaces, and the subassembly is jointed to the outer frame member via second joint means each constituted by an elastic member to press the interface surfaces toward the end wall of the outer frame member.

Abstract: A spread illuminating apparatus includes a point light source, a light conductor plate having a light inlet surface facing the point light source, and a housing frame to hold the point light source and the light conductor plate, wherein the housing frame includes an inner frame member and an outer frame member to enclose the inner frame member, the point light source is disposed at an end wall of the outer frame member, the light conductor plate is held in the inner frame member by joint mechanisms such that the light inlet surface of the light conductor plate is positioned inward of a forefront face of the inner frame member with a predetermined distance therefrom, and wherein the inner frame member is housed in the outer frame member with a predetermined constant clearance provided between the point light source and the light inlet surface of the light conductor plate.

Abstract: In a spread illuminating apparatus, at least one point light source is disposed at an end wall of an outer frame member, and a subassembly is constituted by a light conductor plate and an inner frame member via first joint means. The subassembly has interface surfaces to make contact with the end wall of the outer frame member, a light inlet face of the light conductor plate is positioned to recede from the interface surface by a predetermined dimension, the first joint means each includes a elastic member to press the light conductor plate toward the interface surfaces, and the subassembly is jointed to the outer frame member via second joint means each constituted by an elastic member to press the interface surfaces toward the end wall of the outer frame member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a medical suturing device structured with a retrieval puncturing needle formed with through-hole; a retrieval member able to be inserted through through-hole; an insertion puncture needle formed with through-hole; a hollow tube that can be inserted through insertion through-hole, and the distal tip of which is formed into a deformable bent portion; and a suture that can be inserted through the inside of hollow tube. The retrieval member is structured with an annular engagement member that can be deformed into a straight shape, a rod member that is connected to annular engagement member, and a grip that is provided with a mark. The mark is furnished on hollow tube, such that when retrieval puncturing needle and insertion puncture needle are in a condition where mark and mark are facing each other, the upper supporter and lower supporter can be detachably attached.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus is provided which can output an image from which only specific image information can be positively detected when the specific image information used to prohibit copying of image information is added to image data. The present invention includes a specific image information adding portion that adds specific image information representing a specific image to image data when image processing is performed for input image data and a specific image information setting portion that sets a color and/or number of the specific image information.

Abstract: A communication system serving as a transmitter terminal and a receiver terminal for communications with a second communication system via a communication line, the communication system includes a storage section for data storage; a communication section for data communications, the communication section being adapted for reception and transmission of data and size information indicative of the size of the data with respect to the second communication system; a detection section for detecting a free space in the storage section; a comparing section for comparing the data size contained in the size information with the size of the free space in the storage section; a calculating section for, if the storage section is short of free space for accommodation of the data size, calculating a waiting period required for recovery from the shortage of the free space in the storage section; and a timer section for timing the lapse of the waiting period.

Abstract: A conventional facsimile machine re-dials by using another telephone line after an elapse of a predetermined period of time since when a communication error after a line connection has occurred, so that it takes a predetermined period of time to re-dial by using the other telephone line, and hence a receiving end may receive data transmitted from another facsimile machine during this period. In order to prevent that, a facsimile machine of the present invention comprises: a plurality of line connecting means, each of which has a telephone line for transmitting/receiving data; a line selecting section for selecting a telephone line to be used when a plurality of telephone lines are connected; and an auto-dial sending section for changing over the telephone line currently selected by the line selecting section to another telephone line so as to make a call immediately, when the receiving end is busy.

Abstract: A communication system serving as a transmitter terminal and a receiver terminal for communications with a second communication system via a communication line, the communication system includes a storage section for data storage; a communication section for data communications, the communication section being adapted for reception and transmission of data and size information indicative of the size of the data with respect to the second communication system; a detection section for detecting a free space in the storage section; a comparing section for comparing the data size contained in the size information with the size of the free space in the storage section; a calculating section for, if the storage section is short of free space for accommodation of the data size, calculating a waiting period required for recovery from the shortage of the free space in the storage section; and a timer section for timing the lapse of the waiting period.

Abstract: A method and device for renewing an internal program of an apparatus capable of communication with a central station operable to transmit a new apparatus control program. It is determined whether data received from the central station is a new program. Replacement is then executed of a previously stored program with the new program, if a new program is received. A previously stored internal program is automatically overwritten by a new program transmitted from the central station.

Abstract: In case of a color original where both graphics and text are present, tone processing is executed by combining a multi-value dither matrix control using a 2.times.2 dot dispersion threshold matrix where 64 non-consecutive threshold values are assigned to each dot of the 2.times.2 matrix. Dots are darkened accordingly if an input value is equal to or greater than a threshold value for a particular quadrant of the 2.times.2 matrix.

Abstract: A method for forming images composed of a matrix of dots in a printer, such as a laser printer or an LED printer, and a bit map display unit such as a CRT display, and more particularly a method for smoothing images by smoothing stairsteps included in the images to obtain a high resolution image. The method includes dividing a pixel into a plurality of subpixels along a vertical scanning line or a horizontal scanning line, and reversing a signal for a subpixel following a reversion signal to smooth the image as desired. The reversion signal may be provided by subjecting a specific pixel to a boolean operation, conjunction or disjunction, with the adjacent pixels next to the specific pixel.

Abstract: A device for judging the type of color of a document judges in real time on the basis of read data whether or not a document is a color document or a black-and-white document. It is judged whether or not each pixel is a color pixel on the basis of the read data. When not less than a predetermined number of color pixels are continuously detected, the presence of a color block is detected. When there are not less than a predetermined number of color blocks in one line or there is a relatively long color block having not less than a constant length in one line, it is judged that the line is a color line. When not less than a predetermined number of color lines, for example, 100 color lines are detected, it is judged that the document is a color document.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a material for medical and pharmaceutical products from pyroligneous acid extracted as water content in smoke generated by baking arbor and bark. Pyroligneous acid is heated, and resultant evaporation gas in a temperature range 98.degree. to 103.degree. C. is extracted and liquified by cooling.