Abstract: An image sensor includes a pixel portion in which a plurality of unit pixels each having one micro lens and a plurality of photoelectric conversion portions are arrayed in a matrix, a signal readout portion that reads out signals accumulated in the photoelectric conversion portions and converts the read signals to digital signals, a signal processor that processes signals read out by the signal readout portion and has an image capture signal processor that performs signal processing for generating a captured image on signals read out by the signal readout portion and a focus detection signal processor that performs signal processing for focus detection on signals read out by the signal readout portion, and an output portion that outputs signals processed by the signal processor.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus comprises a plurality of light-receiving circuits, each outputting a pulse signal in response to a photon being incident; a plurality of counter circuits that count the respective pulse signals output by the plurality of light-receiving circuits; and a correction circuit that corrects counts from the plurality of counter circuits and outputs the corrected counts as image data. The correction circuit calculates a correction coefficient on the basis of counts obtained by the plurality of counter circuits in a state where pulse widths of the pulse signals differ or under conditions where generation frequencies of the pulse signals differ, and performs the correction using the correction coefficient.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a BIOS storage unit that stores at least a Basic Input Output System (BIOS) program, a main controller that starts up an operating system by executing the BIOS program, and a sub-controller that manages peripheral apparatuses and accesses the BIOS storage unit, in which the sub-controller includes a digest computation unit that computes a digest value on the basis of BIOS program data stored in the BIOS storage unit in parallel to execution of a process in the main controller, and in which the main controller determines validity of the BIOS program on the basis of the digest value.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a BIOS storage unit that stores at least a Basic Input Output System (BIOS) program, a main controller that starts up an operating system by executing the BIOS program, and a sub-controller that manages peripheral apparatuses and accesses the BIOS storage unit, in which the sub-controller includes a digest computation unit that computes a digest value on the basis of BIOS program data stored in the BIOS storage unit in parallel to execution of a process in the main controller, and in which the main controller determines validity of the BIOS program on the basis of the digest value.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a processing unit configured to write setting data to be used for boot processing by BIOS (Basic Input Output System) in a predetermined area of a non-volatile memory in an order of changing, and execute the boot processing based on the setting data; a writing unit configured to write at least one tag in the predetermined area of the non-volatile memory at a predetermined timing during the boot processing, the tag corresponding to the timing; and an instruction unit configured to instruct the processing unit to execute the boot processing using setting data written before the tag in the predetermined area of the non-volatile memory.

Abstract: A conveyor device includes a supporter extending from a first end of a rotation axis to a second end thereof in a helical manner relative to the rotation axis, an encircling member that encircles at least a third portion of the supporter, the third portion being a portion between a first portion on the first end and a second portion on the second end, and at least one guide for a three-dimensional game object to move from the first end to the second end along with rotation of the supporter, the at least one guide extending from the first end to the second end within a gap between the supporter and the encircling member and being configured such that the guide in coordination with the supporter and the encircling member supports the three-dimensional game object when the three-dimensional game object moves from the first end to the second end.

Abstract: A game apparatus provides a game using three-dimensional game objects rollable regardless of their orientation, and includes a circulating mechanism configured to circulate the three-dimensional game objects. The circulating mechanism includes: a conveyor device configured to transport the three-dimensional game objects from a first position to a second position higher than the first position; a first path configured to move the three-dimensional game objects from the second position to a third position lower than the second position; a supply path for supply of a part of the three-dimensional game objects to a game object utilizer that uses the supplied three-dimensional game objects in the game, the part entering the supply path at a position between the second position and the third position; and a second path configured to move a part of the three-dimensional game objects not entering the supply path, to the first position lower than the third position.

Abstract: A game apparatus includes a pusher configured to reciprocate forward and backward on a surface of a table, the pusher including a first surface that is an upper surface of the pusher; a feeder configured to feed a game object that is rollable regardless of an orientation of the game object, onto the first surface; and a suppressor provided on at least one of the pusher and the table and configured to suppress an amount of movement of the game object.

Abstract: An information processing device includes a processing section configured to execute processing on the basis of a predetermined program and to write data which is necessary to execute the processing into a specific data area in a nonvolatile memory, a display control section configured to output display information to be displayed on a display unit on the basis of the processing executed by the processing section, and a memory control section configured to erase invalid data which is unnecessary at least for the processing of data which is written in the specific data area on the basis of transition from a first state where the processing by the processing section is being executed to a second state where at least the display control section does not output the display information.

Abstract: An image sensor includes a pixel portion in which a plurality of unit pixels each having one micro lens and a plurality of photoelectric conversion portions are arrayed in a matrix, a signal readout portion that reads out signals accumulated in the photoelectric conversion portions and converts the read signals to digital signals, a signal processor that processes signals read out by the signal readout portion and has an image capture signal processor that performs signal processing for generating a captured image on signals read out by the signal readout portion and a focus detection signal processor that performs signal processing for focus detection on signals read out by the signal readout portion, and an output portion that outputs signals processed by the signal processor.

Abstract: An image sensor includes a pixel portion in which a plurality of unit pixels each having one micro lens and a plurality of photoelectric conversion portions are arrayed in a matrix, a signal readout portion that reads out signals accumulated in the photoelectric conversion portions and converts the read signals to digital signals, a signal processor that processes signals read out by the signal readout portion and has an image capture signal processor that performs signal processing for generating a captured image on signals read out by the signal readout portion and a focus detection signal processor that performs signal processing for focus detection on signals read out by the signal readout portion, and an output portion that outputs signals processed by the signal processor.

Abstract: An apparatus to shorten the time taken for executing a booting process includes, in one embodiment, a connection processing unit that establishes communication with and acquires information from a plurality of devices that are communicably coupled externally to an information processing device, the information relating to the plurality of devices regardless of whether a booting process is executed. The apparatus also includes a communication control unit that executes communication with each of the plurality of devices during the booting process, and a first processing unit that one of enables or disables communication between the communication control unit and a selected one of the plurality of devices in response to the acquired information related to the selected one of the plurality of devices. A method and a computer program product also perform functions of the apparatus.

Abstract: An image sensor includes a pixel portion in which a plurality of unit pixels each having one micro lens and a plurality of photoelectric conversion portions are arrayed in a matrix, a signal readout portion that reads out signals accumulated in the photoelectric conversion portions and converts the read signals to digital signals, a signal processor that processes signals read out by the signal readout portion and has an image capture signal processor that performs signal processing for generating a captured image on signals read out by the signal readout portion and a focus detection signal processor that performs signal processing for focus detection on signals read out by the signal readout portion, and an output portion that outputs signals processed by the signal processor.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus comprises an image sensor including a plurality of pixels, each pixel being configured to include a sensor unit that outputs a signal pulse in response to a single photon being received, and a counter that counts the signal pulses and outputs a count value; and a control unit configured to control a pulsewidth of the signal pulses in accordance with shooting conditions of the image capturing apparatus or a state of the image capturing apparatus.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus comprises a pixel area having a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix; output circuits that apply preset processing to signals read out in parallel from divided areas obtained by dividing the pixel area in a column direction and output the processed signals in parallel; a controller that performs control to execute first driving for reading out signals for obtaining correction data from the divided areas to the output circuits, and second driving for reading out image signals from the divided areas to the output circuits; and a correction circuit that obtains the correction data from the signals read out through the first driving and corrects the image signals using the correction data. The controller executes the first driving with respect to pixels in a part of rows that includes a row at a border of the divided areas.

Abstract: The malfunction of a system caused by data managed by system firmware is prevented. A firmware ROM 100 is provided with a code area, a default area, and variable areas. Data (CV) fundamental to pre-boot created by a UEFI are written to the variable area. Global variables (GV) defined by the UEFI and data (UV) created by an OS are written to the variable area. The variable area is a recording area capable of being write-locked in the firmware ROM. The UEFI write-locks the variable area after completion of the pre-boot. Thus, the rewriting of CV by the OS can be prevented.

Abstract: A steering device is disclosed in which multiple notches are formed at two edge portions of a sheet-shaped base member by partially cutting out the sheet-shaped base member. An enlarged portion that is an enlarged part of each notch is formed at a leading end position of the notch. The two edge portions of the base member are wound along a cover portion while facing each other at an inner side of a curved portion of the cover portion. The enlarged portions cancel out a difference in length between the outer and inner sides due to the curved portion of the cover portion, thereby enabling suppression of formation of a wrinkle of the base member. The steering device can have a good appearance and provide a good touch-feeling to a driver when the driver holds the steering device in a state where the heater is covered by a skin portion.

Abstract: An image sensor includes a pixel portion in which a plurality of unit pixels each having one micro lens and a plurality of photoelectric conversion portions are arrayed in a matrix, a signal readout portion that reads out signals accumulated in the photoelectric conversion portions and converts the read signals to digital signals, a signal processor that processes signals read out by the signal readout portion and has an image capture signal processor that performs signal processing for generating a captured image on signals read out by the signal readout portion and a focus detection signal processor that performs signal processing for focus detection on signals read out by the signal readout portion, and an output portion that outputs signals processed by the signal processor.

Abstract: A steering wheel includes a ring-shaped rim is to be gripped by a driver (the rim includes a rim core and a rim molding portion covering the rim core), a boss disposed at the center of the rim, plural spokes connecting the rim with the boss, an arm whose base end portion is integrated with the rim core and that is extended toward the inside of the rim core in a cantilever manner, and a vibration generator attached to the arm for generating vibrations that are to be transmitted to the rim through the arm.

Abstract: A drawing game system includes a drawing device, a drawing reward granting device, an association device, and an association reward granting device. The drawing device may be configured to draw for one or more players a choice from among two or more choices. The drawing reward granting device may be configured to grant the one or more players with a drawing reward, based at least in part on the choice drawn by the drawing device. The association device may be configured to associate the one or more players with the choice drawn by the drawing device. The association reward granting device may be configured to grant the one or more players with an association reward, in case that after the choice was associated by the association device, the choice has been drawn by the drawing device.