Abstract: An image processing device includes an image generation unit (212) that generates, in an IR image frame, a first IR image captured in a state in which a pulse wave is on and a second IR image captured in a state in which the pulse wave is off, and an image correction unit (213) that corrects the first IR image on the basis of the second IR image.

Abstract: A distance measuring device of the present disclosure includes: a light source that irradiates a subject with light; a light detection unit that receives reflected light from the subject based on irradiation light from the light source; and a control unit that performs exposure control according to a distance between the distance measuring device and the subject. Furthermore, an electronic device of the present disclosure includes the distance measuring device having the configuration described above.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a distance measuring device, a distance measuring method, and a program that enable distance measurement with an extended dynamic range. The distance measuring device includes: a light emitting unit that emits irradiation light; a light receiving unit that receives reflected light of the irradiation light reflected by an object; a calculation unit that calculates a distance to the object, on the basis of the time from emission of the irradiation light to reception of the reflected light; and a control unit that controls the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit. The control unit controls first imaging that causes the light receiving unit to perform exposure for a first exposure time, and second imaging that causes the light receiving unit to perform exposure for a second exposure time. The calculation unit calculates the distance, using a signal obtained by the first imaging and a signal obtained by the second imaging.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a distance measuring device, a distance measuring method, and a program that enable distance measurement with an extended measurable distance range. The distance measuring device includes a control unit that controls a light emitting unit that emits irradiation light and a light receiving unit that receives reflected light of the irradiation light reflected by an object. Control is performed by switching between a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, control is performed on first imaging that causes the light emitting unit to emit light at a first frequency and causes the light receiving unit to perform exposure for a first exposure time, and second imaging that causes the light emitting unit to emit light at a second frequency and causes the light receiving unit to perform exposure for the first exposure time.

Abstract: Provided is a novel peptide having ACE inhibitory activity. Specifically, provided is a tripeptide consisting of Leu-Arg-Ala.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of efficiently promoting AMPK and/or ACC phosphorylation. Specifically, the present invention provides a composition comprising trifolin and astragalin, wherein the content mass ratio of trifolin and astragalin is 1:0.2 to 3.

Abstract: Provided is a novel peptide having ACE inhibitory activity. Specifically, provided is a tripeptide consisting of Leu-Arg-Ala.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a composition for improving blood sugar metabolism, the composition improving and/or enhancing sugar metabolism function in skeletal muscle. The present invention provides a composition for improving blood sugar metabolism, the composition comprising a persimmon leaf extract obtained by a process comprising extracting persimmon leaves with a 40-60% ethyl alcohol-water mixture.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a tryptanthrin-containing indigo-plant leaf extract particularly suitable for application to the skin. The present invention provides a method for producing a tryptanthrin-containing indigo-plant leaf extract, the method comprising filtering a mixture of a concentrated ethanol extract of indigo-plant leaves and a polyhydric alcohol, and collecting the filtrate. The present invention further provides an indigo-plant leaf extract produced by this method.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a composition for improving blood sugar metabolism, the composition improving and/or enhancing sugar metabolism function in skeletal muscle. The present invention provides a composition for improving blood sugar metabolism, the composition comprising a persimmon leaf extract obtained by a process comprising extracting persimmon leaves with a 40-60% ethyl alcohol-water mixture.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a tryptanthrin-containing indigo-plant leaf extract particularly suitable for application to the skin. The present invention provides a method for producing a tryptanthrin-containing indigo-plant leaf extract, the method comprising filtering a mixture of a concentrated ethanol extract of indigo-plant leaves and a polyhydric alcohol, and collecting the filtrate. The present invention further provides an indigo-plant leaf extract produced by this method.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an imaging device that can be reduced in production cost in comparison with the conventional imaging device, and a portable terminal provided with the imaging device. The imaging device 10 comprises a lens 11 for focusing light from an object, a magnet 12 attached to the lens 11, lens moving means 13 for moving the lens 11 along an optical axis of the lens 11, a hall element 14 for detecting a magnetic flax generated by the magnet 12, a constant current circuit 15 for driving the hall element 14, an amplifier 16 for amplifying an output voltage of the hall element 14, a comparator 17 for comparing a reference voltage with the output voltage of the hall element 14, a PWM signal producing unit 18 for producing a pulse width modulation signal, a lens controller 19 for outputting a control signal to the lens moving means 13 to control the lens moving means 13, and a lens driver 20 for driving the lens moving means 13.

Abstract: Receipt of an order for a support for transportation in a trade or for documentation in a trade is managed. A control unit of a service management server sends an order receipt information registration screen. In a case where a service pattern is selected on the order receipt information registration screen, the control unit retrieves service plans that constitute the service pattern, and outputs the service plans. Then, the control unit acquires order receipt particulars information about the service plans. Then, the control unit registers order receipt management data. On the other hand, in a case where order receipt information is input in the order receipt information registration screen, the control unit retrieves a service plan that matches the order receipt information, and outputs the service plan.

Abstract: An iris authentication apparatus includes a camera for obtaining the image of an eye; a display panel arranged on the same plane as where the lens of the camera is arranged; and guide character generation means, wherein a guide character is displayed on a display panel, and the eye of a person to be authenticated who watches the guide character is guided. As a result, a satisfactory iris image can be obtained by the iris authentication apparatus of one camera type that does not have a zooming function, so that the iris authentication apparatus that can be mounted to a small body, such as a portable telephone, can be provided.

Abstract: There is provided a method of entry of an operation mode of a semiconductor memory during operations without need of any specific timing specification and with effective suppression to any erroneous entry. If read cycles for plural addresses are continued, then a request for entry of operation mode is accepted (steps S1 and S2). In write cycles following to those read cycles, an operation mode to be entered is decided based on data externally designated, wherein in the first write cycle, the kind of the operation mode is set, and then in the next write cycle, conditions for the operation mode are set for the entry of the operation mode of the semiconductor memory.

Abstract: An iris authentication apparatus includes a camera for obtaining the image of an eye; a display panel arranged on the same plane as where the lens of the camera is arranged; and guide character generation means, wherein a guide character is displayed on a display panel, and the eye of a person to be authenticated who watches the guide character is guided. As a result, a satisfactory iris image can be obtained by the iris authentication apparatus of one camera type that does not have a zooming function, so that the iris authentication apparatus that can be mounted to a small body, such as a portable telephone, can be provided.

Abstract: There is provided a method of entry of an operation mode of a semiconductor memory during operations without need of any specific timing specification and with effective suppression to any erroneous entry. If read cycles for plural addresses are continued, then a request for entry of operation mode is accepted (steps S1 and S2). In write cycles following to those read cycles, an operation mode to be entered is decided based on data externally designated, wherein in the first write cycle, the kind of the operation mode is set, and then in the next write cycle, conditions for the operation mode are set for the entry of the operation mode of the semiconductor memory.

Abstract: There is provided a method of entry of an operation mode of a semiconductor memory during operations without need of any specific timing specification and with effective suppression to any erroneous entry. If read cycles for plural addresses are continued, then, a request for entry of operation mode is accepted. In write cycles following to those read cycles, an operation mode to be entered is decided based on data externally designated, wherein in the first write cycle, the kind of the operation mode is set, and then in the next write cycle, conditions for the operation mode are set for the entry of the operation mode of the semiconductor memory.

Abstract: To provide a lens select device in which an iris image pickup function may be incorporated into a portable information terminal at low cost. In a lens support member 34, a small gear 51 is formed at one end part of the lens support member, and a lens-housing boss part 53 and a lens-housing boss part 54 are juxtaposed at the other end part. By turning the small gear 51, the first lens or the second lens is aligned with a predetermined position. An operation part 59 is provided. When the operation part 59 engages with the small gear 51 and turns the same, the operation part 59 switches the lens which is aligned with the predetermined position to the first lens or the second lens. Preferably, the operation part 59 is an arcuate member which turns about a position, which is different from a rotational center of the small gear 51, and it is an inscribed gear 59 having teeth formed in the inner peripheral surface, which are in mesh with the small gear 51.

Abstract: Problems are prevented that a refresh provides an influence to a normal access and that a continuation of write operations inhibits refresh. In a semiconductor memory device, a clock signal providing a reference to a time interval of refresh operations based on addresses corresponding to a single row s generated as a refresh clock signal. A transition of an access address “Address” externally supplied and corresponding to a memory cell is detected, so that a refresh operation is executed to a memory cell corresponding to a refresh address by triggering the generation of this detection signal before an access to a memory cell designated by the access address is made, wherein the upon input of a write enable signal /WE, the refresh is executed by triggering this signal before a write operation is executed and the refresh operation by triggering the generation of the access address is discontinued in a predetermined period of time based on the refresh clock signal.