Abstract: Provided is a matching support system including a matching support device, which includes a storage device storing predetermined conditions specified for an output of a molded object by each of an agency of the output of the molded object, a provider of 3D printer data, and an end user wanting the molded object that are parties of an output business of the molded object by a 3D printer, and a computing device comparing each condition of the party at least based on the respective contents of the molded object, the 3D printer, and cost which are specified under a condition of the end user, using the 3D printer data necessary for the output of the molded object, specifying the agency satisfying the condition of the end user, and outputting information on the agency to a predetermined device.

Abstract: An overflow suppression technique that is effective for avoiding degradation in image quality is provided. A fundamental waveform and detail is extracted out of an input RGB signal. A suppression gain generation unit 614 generates a suppression gain from the extracted fundamental waveform. Multipliers 612a and 612b multiply the detail and the fundamental waveform by the generated suppression gain, respectively. Then, an adder 626 combines them together for a mixed output. Alternatively, equalization processing is performed as follows. A low frequency component fundamental waveform is obtained as a result of the passing of an input RGB signal through a low pass filter 622. A suppression gain is generated from the low frequency component fundamental waveform. Then, the input itself is multiplied by the suppression gain to obtain an output.

Abstract: To provide a face attribute estimating apparatus capable of determining a face attribute with high precision. A scan region extracting part extracts, as a scan region, a region in which a specific face part can exist from a face region detected by a face detecting part. A region scanning part sets a small region in the scan region extracted by the scan region extracting part and, while scanning the scan region with the small region, sequentially outputs a pixel value in the small region. A pattern similarity calculating part sequentially calculates similarity between the pixel value output from the region scanning part and a specific pattern on the specific face part. A face attribute determining part determines a face attribute by comprehensively determining the similarities sequentially calculated by the pattern similarity calculating part. Therefore, a face attribute can be determined with high precision.

Abstract: An overflow suppression technique that is effective for avoiding degradation in image quality is provided. A fundamental waveform and detail is extracted out of an input RGB signal. A suppression gain generation unit 614 generates a suppression gain from the extracted fundamental waveform. Multipliers 612a and 612b multiply the detail and the fundamental waveform by the generated suppression gain, respectively. Then, an adder 626 combines them together for a mixed output. Alternatively, equalization processing is performed as follows. A low frequency component fundamental waveform is obtained as a result of the passing of an input RGB signal through a low pass filter 622. A suppression gain is generated from the low frequency component fundamental waveform. Then, the input itself is multiplied by the suppression gain to obtain an output.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lamp lighting technique for lighting multiple lamps safely without luminance irregularities. The present lamp lighting circuit includes multiple closed loops wherein a predetermined number of lamps and the secondary windings of the predetermined number of transformers are connected serially. At least one of the primary windings of the transformers employed for each closed loop is connected to the primary winding of the transformer employed for another closed loop serially. Thus, current of the lamps included in the closed loop is made uniform, and also current is made uniform even between the closed loops by connecting the primary windings of the transformers serially. According to the present invention, with regard to serial connection of the primary windings of the transformers, even if the number of transformers is limited, current uniformity can be propagated to the entirety by subjecting closed loops to catenation consecutively.

Abstract: An interrupt controlling method is provided that is capable of executing an interrupt process while avoiding slowing-down in execution speed of a task process. When an interrupt request occurs while a task processing program is being executed, the task processing program is suspended and execution of an interrupt handler is started. By the interrupt handler, a plurality of breakpoints are set in an interrupt process-enabled area (R2). Execution of the resumed task processing program soon reaches one of the plurality of breakpoints. Then, the microprocessor (1) suspends the execution of the task processing program and starts execution of a breakpoint handler. By the breakpoint handler, the interrupt process is executed, and thereafter, the settings of the breakpoints are cleared.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lamp lighting technique for lighting multiple lamps safely without luminance irregularities. The present lamp lighting circuit includes multiple closed loops wherein a predetermined number of lamps and the secondary windings of the predetermined number of transformers are connected serially. At least one of the primary windings of the transformers employed for each closed loop is connected to the primary winding of the transformer employed for another closed loop serially. Thus, current of the lamps included in the closed loop is made uniform, and also current is made uniform even between the closed loops by connecting the primary windings of the transformers serially. According to the present invention, with regard to serial connection of the primary windings of the transformers, even if the number of transformers is limited, current uniformity can be propagated to the entirety by subjecting closed loops to catenation consecutively.

Abstract: A program execution device with a small required memory storage capacity includes: a compressed code storing portion storing a code which has been compressed on a prescribed unit basis of a program described in a prescribed language; an expanding portion connected to the compressed code storing portion for expanding the compressed code stored in the compressed code storing portion; a code storing portion connected to the expanding portion for storing the code expanded by the expanding portion; and an interpreter portion connected to the code storing portion for interpreting and executing the expanded code.

Abstract: This invention provides a stable power supply apparatus enabling the high speed response. Hitherto, it was necessary to secure both of the gain margin and the phase margin on the Bode diagram of the loop transfer function when the PID feedback control was carried out in the power supply apparatus. The form of the transfer function of the controller in the power supply apparatus of this invention is the same, but a set of coefficient values in the transfer function is completely different, and the controller secures only the phase margin without securing the gain margin. Furthermore, the transfer function of the controller indicates a part with an extreme decrease in the gain and a trap point in which the phase is sharply delayed on the Bode diagram. This is achieved by applying the integral element of the PID to a frequency range that is higher than the resonance frequency of the LC filter. As a result, the high speed response becomes possible without losing the stability.

Abstract: A flash memory includes a data bank having a plurality of banks, a merge bank, and an update data bank. A file system using the flash memory includes a unit storing update data corresponding to a data rewrite command into the update data bank, a unit selecting the latest update data for each block from update data stored in the update data bank when the update data bank becomes full, and a processing unit processing the latest update data. The processing unit includes a unit storing latest update data into a merge bank, a unit selecting data associated with the latest update data from the data bank to store the selected data into the merge bank, and a unit setting the merge bank as a new data bank.

Abstract: A data processor includes a hardware translator converting non-native code into a native code to a processor, a software translator converting non-native code into a native code to the processor by software, and a software interpreter sequentially interpreting a code that is non-native to the processor, and executing the interpreted code using a native code of the processor. The data processor includes a circuit selecting the hardware translator, software translator or software interpreter according to a predetermined criterion for operation.

Abstract: An interrupt controlling method is provided that is capable of executing an interrupt process while avoiding slowing-down in execution speed of a task process. When an interrupt request occurs while a task processing program is being executed, the task processing program is suspended and execution of an interrupt handler is started. By the interrupt handler, a plurality of breakpoints are set in an interrupt process-enabled area (R2). Execution of the resumed task processing program soon reaches one of the plurality of breakpoints. Then, the microprocessor (1) suspends the execution of the task processing program and starts execution of a breakpoint handler. By the breakpoint handler, the interrupt process is executed, and thereafter, the settings of the breakpoints are cleared.

Abstract: This invention provides a stable power supply apparatus enabling the high speed response. Hitherto, it was necessary to secure both of the gain margin and the phase margin on the Bode diagram of the loop transfer function when the PID feedback control was carried out in the power supply apparatus. The form of the transfer function of the controller in the power supply apparatus of this invention is the same, but a set of coefficient values in the transfer function is completely different, and the controller secures only the phase margin without securing the gain margin. Furthermore, the transfer function of the controller indicates a part with an extreme decrease in the gain and a trap point in which the phase is sharply delayed on the Bode diagram. This is achieved by applying the integral element of the PID to a frequency range that is higher than the resonance frequency of the LC filter. As a result, the high speed response becomes possible without losing the stability.

Abstract: A program execution device with a small required memory storage capacity includes: a compressed code storing portion storing a code which has been compressed on a prescribed unit basis of a program described in a prescribed language; an expanding portion connected to the compressed code storing portion for expanding the compressed code stored in the compressed code storing portion; a code storing portion connected to the expanding portion for storing the code expanded by the expanding portion; and an interpreter portion connected to the code storing portion for interpreting and executing the expanded code.

Abstract: A flash memory includes a data bank having a plurality of banks, a merge bank, and an update data bank. A file system using the flash memory includes a unit storing update data corresponding to a data rewrite command into the update data bank, a unit selecting the latest update data for each block from update data stored in the update data bank when the update data bank becomes full, and a processing unit processing the latest update data. The processing unit includes a unit storing latest update data into a merge bank, a unit selecting data associated with the latest update data from the data bank to store the selected data into the merge bank, and a unit setting the merge bank as a new data bank.

Abstract: A data processor includes a hardware translator converting non-native code into a native code to a processor, a software translator converting non-native code into a native code to the processor by software, and a software interpreter sequentially interpreting a code that is non-native to the processor, and executing the interpreted code using a native code of the processor. The data processor includes a circuit selecting the hardware translator, software translator or software interpreter according to a predetermined criterion for operation.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a method and an apparatus for driving a piezoelectric transformer capable of always driving with maximum conversion efficiency regardless of changes in the input voltage level, load and temperature, etc.

Abstract: A duplicate of a function code is created in a fast memory contiguous with a normal memory so that a CPU checks whether the duplicate is located in the fast memory when the function code is called; and a block containing a function code may be released so as to create therein a duplicate of a new function code.

Abstract: A power source 1 and an operating circuit 4 incorporating a waveform generating circuit 5 for synthesizing composite wave W obtained by synthesizing a sine wave of primary oscillations and a sine wave of secondary oscillations of a Rosen-type piezoelectric transformer and an amplifying circuit 6 raises the voltage of the composite wave so that composite wave W' (having a waveform similar to that of W) is, as input voltage V.sub.in, supplied to the Rosen-type piezoelectric transformer PT. Thus, output voltage V.sub.out having greater output electric power and higher transmitting efficiencies as compared with output voltage which can be obtained from a conventional structure in which input voltage in a single oscillation mode is employed can be produced to load resistor R.sub.o.

Abstract: A twist beam type suspension has a twist beam having an increased rigidity. Each of a pair of trailing arms has a front end pivotally mounted on a body of the vehicle and a rear end rotatably supporting a wheel. A twist beam extends between the trailing arms in a side-to-side direction of the vehicle. Opposite ends of the twist beam are connected to the respective trailing arms. The twist beam has a bent portion projecting upwardly in the center of the twist beam.