Abstract: A pixel is appropriately interpolated regarding a histogram image in which a distance histogram is allocated to each pixel position. A signal processing apparatus according to the present technology includes a histogram generation unit that inputs a histogram image in which a distance histogram indicating results of a plurality of times of distance measurement as frequency information for each distance is allocated to each pixel position and generates a distance histogram of an interpolation target position in the histogram image on the basis of distance histograms of a plurality of pixel positions near the interpolation target position.

Abstract: An energy resource control system according to the present disclosure includes a data acquirer, a display controller, and a generator. The data acquirer is configured to acquire measuring data measured in a facility. The display controller is configured to control a display unit to display data about the resource control. The generator is configured to generate a control command for a control target energy resource that is a target of the resource control. The display controller is further configured to allow the display unit to display an energy resource input screen. The generator is configured to generate the control command based on: the control target energy resource according to an input received on the energy resource input screen; and the measuring data acquired by the data acquirer.

Abstract: A system may include buffer circuitry that receives an input signal representative of image data for display via a pixel. The buffer circuitry may provide a first driving signal during a first frame of the image data to the pixel based on the input signal. The buffer circuitry may include slew booster circuitry. The slew booster circuitry may supply a voltage boost (e.g., additional voltage) to differential pair stage circuitry of the buffer circuit in response to a difference between the input signal and a second driving signal exceeding a threshold increase a rate of change of the input signal provided. The second driving signal may be provided to the pixel during a second frame of the image data preceding the first frame.

Abstract: A system may include buffer circuitry that receives an input signal representative of image data for display via a pixel. The buffer circuitry may provide a first driving signal during a first frame of the image data to the pixel based on the input signal. The buffer circuitry may include slew booster circuitry. The slew booster circuitry may supply a voltage boost (e.g., additional voltage) to differential pair stage circuitry of the buffer circuit in response to a difference between the input signal and a second driving signal exceeding a threshold increase a rate of change of the input signal provided. The second driving signal may be provided to the pixel during a second frame of the image data preceding the first frame.

Abstract: A display device may include a plurality of pixels that display image data on a display, a digital-to-analog converter that outputs a voltage that corresponds to a luminance value to be depicted on a first pixel, and a circuit that amplifies the voltage and outputs an amplified voltage to the first pixel. The circuit may include a capacitor that receives the voltage via the digital-to-analog converter and an amplifier coupled to the capacitor. The amplifier generates the amplified voltage based on the voltage stored the capacitor. The circuit also include switches that couple a first terminal of the capacitor to an output of the amplifier during a first amount of time and couples a second terminal of the capacitor to the output of the amplifier after the first amount of time expires.

Abstract: A display device may include a plurality of pixels that display image data on a display, a digital-to-analog converter that outputs a voltage that corresponds to a luminance value to be depicted on a first pixel, and a circuit that amplifies the voltage and outputs an amplified voltage to the first pixel. The circuit may include a capacitor that receives the voltage via the digital-to-analog converter and an amplifier coupled to the capacitor. The amplifier generates the amplified voltage based on the voltage stored the capacitor. The circuit also include switches that couple a first terminal of the capacitor to an output of the amplifier during a first amount of time and couples a second terminal of the capacitor to the output of the amplifier after the first amount of time expires.

Abstract: A method of controlling indication is executed by a user terminal device when displaying predetermined indication information on a display unit showing an operational area on which an operation from a user can be received. The method includes adjusting the indication information so as to prevent the operation from the user on the operational area, from being hindered by the indication information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for effectively exfoliating a coating layer from the surface of the conductive substrate of a used electrode for electrolysis comprising an insoluble metal electrode having the coating layer containing electrode substance comprising noble metals and/or their metal oxides on the surface of the used electrode substrate comprising valve metals, such as titanium and tantalum or valve metal alloys, and then to recover the electrode substances and/or electrode substrate for recycling use. The method for exfoliating comprises the steps of treating the insoluble metal electrode surface having the coating layer, in succession, with an alkali treatment process using a caustic alkali aqueous solution, a heating and a baking process and an acid treatment process, the alkali treatment process being conducted by applying an alkali treatment solution prepared by adding thickener to the caustic alkali aqueous solution.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to generate a reference voltage that is stable in relation to manufacturing process variations, by matching the operating regions of the MOSFETs contributing to generation of the reference voltage.

Abstract: An inkjet recording apparatus, including a recording head having a nozzle array to eject photo-curable ink onto a recording medium, and a radiating device which is placed next to the recording head, and which radiates an ink-curing light onto the photo-curable ink ejected on the recording medium, wherein the radiating device includes a plurality of light source units which radiate photo-curable ink, and a plurality of flow channels which are mounted to intersect with the nozzle array, and in which cooling water is made to flow to cool the plurality of the light source units.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to generate a reference voltage that is stable in relation to manufacturing process variations, by matching the operating regions of the MOSFETs contributing to generation of the reference voltage.

Abstract: An inkjet recording apparatus, including a recording head having a nozzle array to eject photo-curable ink onto a recording medium, and a radiating device which is placed next to the recording head, and which radiates an ink-curing light onto the photo-curable ink ejected on the recording medium, wherein the radiating device includes a plurality of light source units which radiate photo-curable ink, and a plurality of flow channels which are mounted to intersect with the nozzle array, and in which cooling water is made to flow to cool the plurality of the light source units.

Abstract: A process for copper-plating a wafer which comprises electroplating a semiconductor wafer with an electrode comprising a corrosion-resistant metal substrate and a coat mainly composed of iridium oxide provided on the substrate as an anode and the wafer as a cathode in a solution containing copper ion. The anode is preferably an insoluble electrode comprising a corrosion-resistant metal substrate and a coat mainly composed of iridium oxide and further containing a metal or metal oxide selected from platinum, tantalum, titanium, niobium and oxides of these metals provided on the substrate. A neutral membrane or ion exchange membrane may be interposed between the anode and the cathode as a separating membrane.

Abstract: A method of copper-plating a material whereby electrolysis is performed using an electrolytic plating cell including a diaphragm which separates an anode chamber having therein an insoluble metal electrode as an anode from a cathode chamber having therein the material to be plated as a cathode, and further using an electrolyte solution containing copper ions and an additive, wherein the electrolyte is fed to the cathode chamber in a manner such that the copper ion concentration in the electrolyte within the cathode chamber is kept constant and electrolyte is further fed to the anode chamber at a rate of from about 0.2 to 11 ml/KAh.

Abstract: According to the present invention, an upper electrode and a lower electrode are integrally assembled with insoluble electrodes and diaphragmn in diaphragm electrode structure. Small holes are furnished on the upper electrode, and the diaphragm of the upper electrode is installed obliquely with degassing means. By simply carrying the objects to be plated in horizontal direction, uniform and high quality electroplating can be continuously performed with extensive increase in productivity, while enjoying all of the benefits such as shorter interpolar distance between two electrodes, compact design of the apparatus, saving of expensive additives, etc. Further, the inspection of the diaphragm and the like can be rapidly and easily accomplished, and perfect protection of the diaphragm is assured, thus providing a horizontal carrying type electroplating apparatus suitable for practical use.