Abstract: A three-dimensional image capturing device has a center LED and peripheral LEDs which are arranged around the center LED. The center LED and peripheral LEDs irradiate distance measuring light beams to a measurement subject. The distance measurement light beams are reflected by a surface of the measurement subject, and the reflected light beams are received by an imaging device, so that distances from the imaging device to the measurement subject are sensed in accordance with the received light amount. The irradiation timings of the center LED and the peripheral LEDs are adjusted, in such a manner that, when the measurement subject is a flat plane parallel to the light receiving surface of the imaging device, the reflected light beams from all of the LEDs are simultaneously received by the imaging device.

Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit is composed of a first integrated circuit portion for performing external communication by using a differential voltage difference between a pair of communication lines and a second integrated circuit portion that is supplied with power, and a coupling capacitor inserted in a communication line for connecting the first integrated circuit portion and the second integrated circuit portion. Each of the first integrated circuit portion and the second integrated circuit portion has an insulating separation type structure and are formed on a same semiconductor chip. A transmission device includes a transmission line composed of first and second transmission lines. A first circuit block outputs a non-inverted transmission signal to the first transmission line, and a second output circuit outputs an inverted transmission signal to the second transmission line. The second circuit block comprises an impedance element and a comparison circuit for comparing voltages.

Abstract: A pellicle is used for a photolithographic patterning process using a light having a wavelength of from 100 to 200 nm. The pellicle contains a pellicle membrane containing (A) a substantially linear fluoropolymer which has an alicyclic structure in its main chain, the main chain being a chain of carbon atoms, and the fluropolymer satisfying the following requirements (1) the carbon atoms in the main chain of the fluoropolymer contain a carbon atom having at least one hydrogen atom bonded thereto and a carbon atom having no hydrogen atom bonded thereto; and (2) in the measurement of a high resolution proton magnetic resonance spectrum of the fluoropolymer, a number of hydrogen atoms based on signals appearing on the higher magnetic field side higher than 2.8 ppm, is at most 6 mol % based on a total number of hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: A booster circuit is incorporated in a one-chip microcomputer. In a test mode, a burn-in test is performed by switching power supply systems so that a power supply voltage of 5V is supplied to a 3.3V-type circuit section that normally operates on a power supply voltage of 3.3V in an ordinary state and a boosted voltage of a 5V booster circuit is supplied to a 5V-type circuit section that normally operates on a power supply voltage of 5V in the ordinary state.

Abstract: An electronic endoscope comprises a housing and a flexible tube. A light-transmitting optic fiber and a light-receiving optic fiber are provided in the flexible tube. A light source and an imaging device are provided in the housing. The light source outputs a pulsed distance-measuring light beam, which is transmitted along the light-transmitting optic fiber, and irradiated to a subject. A reflected light beam generated by the subject due to the distance-measuring light beam is transmitted along the light-receiving optic fiber, to enter the imaging device, in which an electric charge corresponding to the subject image (i.e., an image signal of a three-dimensional image) is accumulated. A timing of the accumulating operation of the imaging device is delayed depending on the lengths of the fibers.

Abstract: A three-dimensional image-capturing device comprises a first and second CCD and a first and second photographing lens. The texture or still image of a subject is captured by the first CCD through the first photographing lens. The distance image of which pixel data represents distance information from the device to each point on the surface of the subject is sensed by the second CCD through the second photographing lens. The three-dimensional coordinate data of each point on the surface of the subject is calculated from the distance information. The parallax between the first and second photographing lenses is compensated for with reference to the three-dimensional coordinate data of the subject.

Abstract: A method for forming an activated trace on both of a first and second contact point surface or either a first or second contact point surface by applying vibration while applying an electric current, wherein a first contact point electrically is connected to a first external terminal and a second contact point electrically connected to a second external terminal being aligned opposed to said a first contact point in pair. And an electrical components such as a thermal protector, a cellular phone and a notebook personal computer in the like which adopted the process.

Abstract: A health drink is disclosed which is composed of (A) 3-15% by mass of soymilk calculated as a solid content, (B) 0.2-8% by mass of egg white calculated as a solid content, (C) 0.1-5% by mass of a sweetener calculated as a solid content, and (D) the balance of water (providing that A+B+C+D total 100% by mass).

Abstract: A target, which is photographed with an object at a spot for a photogrammetric analytical measurement, includes a first bar and a second bar that are connected to each other; at least three standard point members, lying on one plane, and fixed on the first bar and the second bar; and non-reflecting members that are respectively attachable to and removable from said at least three standard points. The at least three standard point members may respectively include a circular portion, a diameter of which substantially equals a width of the first bar and the second bar. Each of the non-reflecting members includes a circular plate defining a circular opening, a diameter of which substantially equals the diameter of the circular portion of the three standard point members.

Abstract: A three-dimensional image capturing device comprises a light source for irradiating a distance measuring light beam to a subject. The light source has a plurality of light source rings, each of which is formed of a plurality of LEDs. The LEDs are annularly disposed along an outer periphery of a lens barrel. The ratio of the intensities of light beams irradiated by the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth light source rings is 1:2:4:8:16. The intensity of the distance measuring light beam irradiated by the light source rings is modulated by selecting the light source rings to be turned ON, so that the intensity of the distance measuring light beam changes in accordance with the time.

Abstract: A pellicle for a photolithographic patterning process by means of a light having a wavelength of from 100 to 200 nm, which has a pellicle membrane made of the following fluoropolymer (A):

Abstract: A target, which is photographed with an object at a spot for a photogrammtric analytical measurement, comprises first, second, third standard point members and assistant point members. The standard point members and the assistant point members are covered by a reflecting sheet. A distance between the first and second standard point members equals a distance between the second and third standard point members. Two assistant point members are positioned on a first straight line connecting the first and second standard point members. One assistant point member is positioned on a second straight line connecting the second and third standard point members. The distance between the first and second standard point members, the distance between the second and third standard point members, and an angle defined by the first and second straight lines, are predetermined.

Abstract: A band gap reference voltage circuit of the present invention includes a first band gap reference voltage formation portion for outputting a first reference voltage and a second band gap reference voltage formation portion for outputting a second reference voltage. The band gap reference voltage circuit then outputs a higher one of the first and second band gap reference voltage formation portions to output a constant reference voltage. Accordingly, even if one of the output voltages decreases caused by applying any stress for the first and second band gap reference voltage formation portions, the higher voltage is output as an output voltage of the band gap reference voltage circuit.

Abstract: An automotive tool tray and support assembly that can be removably engaged with and affixed to the hood-latch mechanisms of automobiles having rear-raising engine hoods. The support assembly comprises two hollow support members, with an extendable insert movably disposed within the support member. Both support members are substantially rigidly and removably affixed to their respective hood latch mechanisms by inserting the inserts in the hood latch mechanisms. The hood latch mechanisms engage with and retain the inserts, and the support members rest on the hood latch mechanism housings. An automotive tool tray is positioned over the exposed engine compartment by affixing the tray to the top ends of the support members.

Abstract: An automotive tool tray and support assembly that can be removably engaged with and affixed to the hood-latch mechanisms of automobiles having rear-raising engine hoods. The support assembly comprises two hollow support members, with an extendable insert movably disposed within the support member. Both support members are substantially rigidly and removably affixed to their respective hood latch mechanisms by inserting the inserts in the hood latch mechanisms. The hood latch mechanisms engage with and retain the inserts, and the support members rest on the hood latch mechanism housings. An automotive tool tray is positioned over the exposed engine compartment by affixing the tray to the top ends of the support members.

Abstract: The image pick-up device picks up an image of the inspection target optical member whenever it rotates a predetermined angle. The image data which is output by the image pick-up device picking-up the image undergoes coordinate transformation from polar coordinate system to rectangular coordinate system and thereafter binarization process. The area of the defective candidate objects which are extracted from the image data in two color system obtained through the binarization process are normalized in accordance with the reference values prepared for each region in which said defective candidate objects formed within the image data. The points which are calculated as a result of this normalization, are added to the corresponding columns in the classification table. It is judged whether the inspection target optical member is satisfactory or not, in accordance with whether or not evaluation function calculated on the basis of the value in each column exceeds a predetermined reference value.

Abstract: A method for producing sodium hydrogencarbonate crystal particles having a low caking property, which comprises lowering the potassium concentration in sodium hydrogencarbonate crystal particles having a mean particle diameter of from 50 to 500 &mgr;m to a level of at most 50 mass ppm.

Abstract: There is provided a battery breaker comprising a case, a fixed contact which is mounted to the inner bottom surface of one end of the case and is connected to a terminal extending from the case outwards, an elastic movable piece which is mounted such that its tip end protrudes into the case through the other end of the case and allows a movable contact provided at the tip end to bring into contact with the fixed contact by the spring action, and a convex curved surface-shaped bimetal which has a warping center located in the substantial center or at a position slightly one-sided from the center, is placed between the movable piece and the inner bottom surface except for the above one end of the case so as to cover a projection provided on the above inner bottom surface without interference of an outer periphery of the bimetal with the inner side surfaces of the case, and is warped at a predetermined working temperature to push up the movable piece for separating the movable contact from the fixed contact, whe

Abstract: There is disclosed a thermal protector, which comprises an insulating resin-made flat case having a case body and a cover body joined with the case body; a fixed electrode having a fixed contact located on an inner bottom portion of the case body and a terminal part exposed to the outside of the case body, the fixed electrode being fixed to the case body; a movable electrode having, on a tip end thereof, a movable contact, while having, on a basal end thereof, a terminal part fixed to the cover body and having a portion exposed to the outside of the cover body, the movable electrode being placed such as to allow, by a spring action thereof, the movable contact to make contact with the fixed contact, the basal end of the movable electrode being fixed to the cover body; and a thermo-reactive element housed in the case so as to allow the movable electrode to operate to disconnect the movable contact from the fixed contact when a predetermined operating temperature of the thermo-reactive element is reached.

Abstract: The supporting apparatus is disposed between a fixed portion and a moving portion facing the fixed portion at a predetermined distance, and supports the moving portion which vibrates while maintaining parallelism to the fixed portion. The moving portion and the fixed portion are respectively provided with receiving members 2F, 2M facing each other. The receiving members 2F, 2M sandwich, under pressure, a rocking member 4 which limits a movement of the moving portion in crosswise directions Y vertical to vibrating directions R of the moving portion while rocking about Its axis accompanying the vibration of the moving portion in the vibrating directions (R).