Abstract: Recognition of the contents of data, such as still images obtained by digital cameras, is facilitated. A plurality of images obtained by a digital camera are read out from a memory card. A classifying section classifies the plurality of images into groups, each of which corresponds to a date. A representative data selecting section selects a predetermined number of pieces of representative data from each of the groups. A display control section arranges thumbnail images of the predetermined number of pieces of representative data, arranged in date regions, which are classified by date, on a monitor.

Abstract: In a scum removing apparatus including a suction source, a suction pipe having one end communicating with the suction source and the other free end positioned above the surface of scum to suck the scum and apply water to the sucked scum in the vicinity of the free end, and a scum separator provided at an intermediate portion of the suction pipe, a device for detecting the level of the scum surface relative to the free end of the suction pipe. The detecting device comprises a pair of electrode rods provided on the outer periphery of the free end of the suction pipe and projecting from the pipe end by a suitable length, and means for detecting variations in the electric resistance between the electrode rods. The electrode rod comprises a tube having accommodated therein a slider slidingly projectable from the front end of the tube and slidingly retractable into the tube.

Abstract: A telescopic assembly for pipes for conveying powdery to granular materials entrained in an air or like gaseous stream comprises two pipes of different diameters coaxially fitting one within the other and axially slidable relative to each other, a labyrinth packing provided around a front end portion of the inner pipe for preventing leakage of the stream or ingress of the atmosphere through the clearance between the two pipes, and a scraper attached by a plate spring to the retainer ring of the labyrinth packing on the front end of the inner pipe and in pressing contact with the inside peripheral surface of the outer pipe. Rollers carried by the outer pipe engage the outer surface of the inner pipe and aid in maintaining a uniform clearance between the two pipes.