Abstract: An image processing apparatus performs, in a case where an image targeted for processing is rotated, predetermined compression processing on a predetermined block targeted for processing by referring to a block which differs according to a rotational angle. Then, the image processing apparatus performs predetermined decompression processing on compressed data corresponding to the predetermined block by referring to a block referred to in the predetermined compression processing performed on the predetermined block.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus performs, in a case where an image targeted for processing is rotated, predetermined compression processing on a predetermined block targeted for processing by referring to a block which differs according to a rotational angle. Then, the image processing apparatus performs predetermined decompression processing on compressed data corresponding to the predetermined block by referring to a block referred to in the predetermined compression processing performed on the predetermined block.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing an anode material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having battery characteristics equivalent to those of a conventional product by simpler production steps than those of a conventional method. A thermally-polymerized petroleum based or coal based pitch is cooled to the softening point or below so that the pitch is solidified to obtain a solidified pitch. The solidified pitch is ground to form a fine pitch powder having an average particle size (median size) of 60 ?m or smaller. Then, the fine pitch powder is compression molded at a pressure of 20 to 100 MPa or 0.1 to 6 MN/m to form a porous compression molded pitch. The porous compression molded pitch is subjected to infusibilization treatment.

Abstract: A cushion valve device includes a valve block that includes first, second and first discharge passages. The first passage is disposed between a first supply/discharge passage of an operating valve and a first pilot passage of a switching valve, and includes a first throttle. The second passage is between a second supply/discharge passage of the operating valve and a second pilot passage of the switching valve. The first discharge passage connects to the first passage and a tank. A first check valve is provided on the first discharge passage. The first check valve includes: a poppet valve element configured to be seated on a valve seat portion, thereby closing the first discharge passage; and a piston configured to move the poppet valve element when the pressure of pilot oil in the second supply/discharge passage has become higher than or equal to a predetermined pressure, thereby opening the first discharge passage.

Abstract: There are provided a method of producing an anode material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery which is suitable for use in a high input/output current-type non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery exemplified by a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), has reduced irreversible capacity and superior charge-discharge efficiency, and an anode material obtained by the above production method. A method of producing an anode material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery from a petroleum-based pitch material, comprising a tar removal step in which an infusibilized pitch having an oxygen content of 5 to 20 wt % is heated to a temperature of 480° C. to 700° C. while flowing an inert gas at the space velocity of 0 to 120 (min?1).

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing an anode material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having battery characteristics equivalent to those of a conventional product by simpler production steps than those of a conventional method. A thermally-polymerized petroleum based or coal based pitch is cooled to the softening point or below so that the pitch is solidified to obtain a solidified pitch. The solidified pitch is ground to form a fine pitch powder having an average particle size (median size) of 60 ?m or smaller. Then, the fine pitch powder is compression molded at a pressure of 20 to 100 MPa or 0.1 to 6 MN/m to form a porous compression molded pitch. The porous compression molded pitch is subjected to infusibilization treatment.

Abstract: There are provided a method of producing an anode material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery which is suitable for use in a high input/output current-type non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery exemplified by a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), has reduced irreversible capacity and superior charge-discharge efficiency, and an anode material obtained by the above production method. A method of producing an anode material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery from a petroleum-based pitch material, comprising a tar removal step in which an infusibilized pitch having an oxygen content of 5 to 20 wt % is heated to a temperature of 480° C. to 700° C. while flowing an inert gas at the space velocity of 0 to 120 (min?1).

Abstract: A production management method in a production system for semiconductor devices uses processing progress information for each of the plural number of manufacturing apparatus as the basis for performing start allocation of a plural number of next start product groups. When the state of progress has reached a certain stage and is close to the end, a product group of the same type as that which a manufacturing apparatus is processing from amongst start standby product groups is determined as the object of same type priority allocation. A link is made beforehand between that product group and a manufacturing apparatus for which that processing is about to end, and a product group that is an object of same type priority allocation to a manufacturing apparatus that is processing products of that same type, is not started by a manufacturing apparatus that is processing a product of a different type even if that manufacturing apparatus finishes its processing of a product of that different type earlier.

Abstract: A crankshaft of a V-6 internal combustion engine is provided with first and second end balance weights located at the front and rear end sections thereof. The crankshaft is further provided with first and second middle balance weights located near the first and second end balance weight, respectively, and a central balance weight located at the central section thereof, thereby establishing dynamic balance even between the adjacent main bearing journals of the crankshaft.