Abstract: An accurate determination of an operation is possible. Data photographed by a video camera is read by an image reading unit, and an image of an operator is extracted from the data by an image extracting unit. As a result of such preparation, a virtual operation screen and an operation region are created based upon the extracted image of the operator. In a case of an adult operator, an operation region can be created in consideration with a length (position of sight line) or a length of an arm, and in a case of a child, since a length is lower and a length of an arm is shorter, an operation region can be set to match it.

Abstract: Two bar support portions are provided on opposite sides of a floor mat sensor and a horizontal bar is fixed between these portions to define spaces below into which feet are to be inserted. Then, using the horizontal bar as a reference, an input area, such as “A” or “B”, can be accurately stepped on. A signal receiver reads and stores a first signal, and a signal determination unit determines whether the signal that was read was generated by stepping on area A or area B. Thereafter, when a signal is received indicating a data type was received first, the signal receiver reads the next input signal and the signal determination unit determines whether a signal indicating the data type was received.

Abstract: An accurate determination of an operation is possible. Data photographed by a video camera is read by an image reading unit, and an image of an operator is extracted from the data by an image extracting unit. As a result of such preparation, a virtual operation screen and an operation region are created based upon the extracted image of the operator. In a case of an adult operator, an operation region can be created in consideration with a length (position of sight line) or a length of an arm, and in a case of a child, since a length is lower and a length of an arm is shorter, an operation region can be set to match it.

Abstract: The lead-acid battery of the present invention includes electrode plate units, each including a positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate, and a separator. The positive electrode plate is a positive electrode grid filled with paste of lead suboxide powder. The negative electrode plate is a negative electrode grid filled with paste of lead suboxide powder and carbon black. The positive electrode plate faces the negative electrode plate. The separator is provided between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate. The amount of DBP oil absorption of the carbon black is more than or equal to 140 ml/100 g and less than or equal to 340 ml/100 g. The negative electrode plates are joined together by a strap of a lead alloy substantially without antimony.

Abstract: In accordance with some preferred embodiments, without limitation, the present invention comprises compositions, methods and systems for preparation of stem-cell enriched cell populations from sources of biological materials by sorting cell types in relation to size.

Abstract: The data processing apparatus includes: a first storage medium having a relatively long activation time from an initial state until a first access is completed; a second storage medium having a relatively short activation time, and previously retaining image data; a reception module configured to receive a request to display the image data; and a processor configured to execute the first and second processes when the request to display is received in a power OFF state. The first process executed by the processor is a process of outputting the image data retained in the second storage medium. The second process is a process of starting activation of the first storage medium, and after activation of the first storage medium is completed so that the first storage medium becomes accessible, outputting data which is stored in the first storage medium or information which is generated based on the data.

Abstract: The present invention is aimed at detecting an operator's height and position of each body part with a certain range of accuracy, which is used for calculation of a BMI value or operation of a game. An exercise assist device (101) is provided with a horizontal bar (102), a bar support (103) to support the bar, and a floor mat (104) on a surface of its body. A video camera (201) is mounted on the top of a monitor (701) as illustrated, for example, in FIG. 7 and captures the operator as well as the horizontal bar (102) and bar support (103) in one image. Since the horizontal bar (102) and bar support (103) together with the operator are captured in one image, they become a three-dimensional measurement reference, so that the operator's height can be calculated from the captured image.

Abstract: A motion input is appropriately identified. A display is disposed in front of an operator, and a motion, performed by the operator within ranges set in predetermined right and left positions between the operator and the display, is identified. In certain circumstances, the shape of a finger of the operator may be handled as an object of an operational determination.

Abstract: An image for an operator is extracted, and an operation determination unit employs a relationship, relative to a marker of an operation input system, for the operator, who is standing behind the marker when viewed by a video camera. When a body part of the operator comes to the front of an operation plane, as viewed by the video camera, the operation determination unit determines that an action for an input operation has been started, and examines the shape and the movement of each individual body part (an open hand, two fingers that are being held up, etc.), and determines whether the shape or the movement is correlated with one of operations that are assumed in advance.

Abstract: An accurate determination of an operation is possible. Data photographed by a video camera is read by an image reading unit, and an image of an operator is extracted from the data by an image extracting unit. As a result of such preparation, a virtual operation screen and an operation region are created based upon the extracted image of the operator. In a case of an adult operator, an operation region can be created in consideration with a length (position of sight line) or a length of an arm, and in a case of a child, since a length is lower and a length of an arm is shorter, an operation region can be set to match it.

Abstract: An object is to enable an accurate determination of an operation. An operator uses a relative relation between a virtual operation screen determined from an image or a position of an operator photographed by the aforementioned video camera and the operator to determine that the operation starts when a part of the operator comes on this side of the operation screen as viewed from the video camera, and from a configuration or a movement of each portion, it is determined which out of operations in advance estimated the configuration or the movement corresponds to.

Abstract: An image for an operator is extracted, and an operation determination unit employs a relationship, relative to a marker of an operation input system, for the operator, who is standing behind the marker when viewed by a video camera. When a body part of the operator comes to the front of an operation plane, as viewed by the video camera, the operation determination unit determines that an action for an input operation has been started, and examines the shape and the movement of each individual body part (an open hand, two fingers that are being held up, etc.), and determines whether the shape or the movement is correlated with one of operations that are assumed in advance.

Abstract: The present invention is aimed at detecting an operator's height and position of each body part with a certain range of accuracy, which is used for calculation of a BMI value or operation of a game. An exercise assist device (101) is provided with a horizontal bar (102), a bar support (103) to support the bar, and a floor mat (104) on a surface of its body. A video camera (201) is mounted on the top of a monitor (701) as illustrated, for example, in FIG. 7 and captures the operator as well as the horizontal bar (102) and bar support (103) in one image. Since the horizontal bar (102) and bar support (103) together with the operator are captured in one image, they become a three-dimensional measurement reference, so that the operator's height can be calculated from the captured image.

Abstract: Two bar support portions are provided on opposite sides of a floor mat sensor and a horizontal bar is fixed between these portions to define spaces below into which feet are to be inserted. Then, using the horizontal bar as a reference, an input area, such as “A” or “B”, can be accurately stepped on. A signal receiver reads and stores a first signal, and a signal determination unit determines whether the signal that was read was generated by stepping on area A or area B. Thereafter, when a signal is received indicating a data type was received first, the signal receiver reads the next input signal and the signal determination unit determines whether a signal indicating the data type was received.

Abstract: By providing a substrate that can be used as an electrode, the invention solves the problem of corrosion of the substrate itself during an electrochemical oxidation treatment, the problem of discontinued electrolysis caused by delamination between a diamond layer and a substrate, or the problem of severely impaired electrolysis efficiency. The present invention is a diamond-covered substrate comprising a substrate and a conductive diamond layer covering the substrate, wherein the largest area of the portion where the diamond comprising the diamond layer is continuous ranges from 1 ?m2 to 1,000 ?m2. Preferably, the substrate is porous and has open pores, and the open pores preferably have a diameter from 0.1 ?m to 1,000 ?m.

Abstract: A diamond electrode having a sufficiently low resistance is disclosed which is realized by increasing the amount of boron added thereto. A method for producing a high-performance, high-durability electrode is also disclosed by which adhesiveness between a diamond coating and a substrate and separation resistance during electrolysis are sufficiently increased. An electrode composed of a substrate and a diamond layer coating the substrate is characterized in that the electrode is composed of a base coated with diamond and the diamond contains boron in such an amount that the boron concentration is not less than 10,000 ppm but not more than 100,000 ppm. The base is preferably made of an insulating material.