Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a data acquisition section inputting data; a data conversion section performing data conversion processing on the data input through the data acquisition section; and a control section performing data processing using the data converted by the conversion processing by the data conversion section, wherein when non-standard compliant data other than standard compliant data capable of being subjected to data processing by the control section is input from the data acquisition section, the data conversion section performs conversion processing of the non-standard compliant data into standard compliant data.

Abstract: The present invention provides a remote controller that allows obtaining information of a desired broadcast program at an arbitrary place and checking whether it is possible to make a reservation for the program on the spot. A remote controller 110 according to the present invention includes a program obtaining unit 314 that obtains an electronic program guide by remote-controlling a broadcast receiver 130 that receives and records broadcast signals, a data obtaining unit 318 that obtains data from a separate electronic device by wireless communications, a recording-data generator 322 that extracts a program matching a program name or keyword included in the obtained data and that generates recording data needed for reservation of recording by the broadcast receiver, a recording-data storage unit 326 that stores the recording data, and a recording-data transmitter 328 that transmits the stored recording data to the broadcast receiver.

Abstract: In a friction drive actuator 1 according to the invention, a rotor 2 and a stator 4 are held in contact at a plurality of positions by a plurality of vibrators 3, and at least one of the vibrators 3 vibrates to rotate the rotor 2 relative to the stator 4. Accordingly, the rotor 2 is supported without using a bearing and, hence, the rotor 2 can be more easily elastically deformed as compared with the case where the rotor 2 and the stator 4 are held in contact over the entire circumference. Therefore, a frictional force between the stator 4 and the rotor can be stabilized.

Abstract: A driving mechanism, a driving device, and a lens driving device includes a lever member. The lever member includes an arm portion for surrounding a part of a driven member in a side direction. The arm portion has a plurality of displacement output portions to be engaged with the driven member. The lever member is constructed in such a manner that a displacement amount of the displacement output portions in a predetermined first axis direction is set larger than a displacement amount of a displacement input portion to be generated by input of a moving force to be applied by a shape memory alloy actuator. The driving mechanism, the driving device, and the lens driving device enable to obtain a large displacement amount with a reduced size and a reduced weight, and stably move the driven member.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus is provided and operates as a managing server that distributes incentive using transfer device information with respect to content. A communication unit receives inter-device transfer information with respect to output content from an information providing device, the information being in the form of device identifiers for at least the information providing device and one or more user devices that executed content transfers. A controller then executes processing to designate the incentive recipients as being the device managers associated with the acquired device identifiers. In so doing, incentive can be distributed to the managers or users of user devices that relay content between an information providing device and a product purchaser.

Abstract: A content distribution management system includes a plurality of content distributing devices, which each include a content storage processing unit operable to store and distribute a content, a user interface unit operable to provide viewing and information of a content for a user, a content acquisition processing unit operable to acquire a content from a content providing device, etc. and to perform purchase processing of the content, and a sending/receiving unit operable to exchange data via a communication network. The content distribution management system also includes a content distribution management device, which includes a payment management processing unit operable to perform payment processing of a content, and a copyright management processing unit operable to manage and send copyright-related information (a usage rule, key information, etc.). The content distributing devices and the content distribution management system are configured via the communication network, etc.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a data acquisition section inputting data; a data conversion section performing data conversion processing on the data input through the data acquisition section; and a control section performing data processing using the data converted by the conversion processing by the data conversion section, wherein when non-standard compliant data other than standard compliant data capable of being subjected to data processing by the control section is input from the data acquisition section, the data conversion section performs conversion processing of the non-standard compliant data into standard compliant data.

Abstract: A wireless communication device is provided with a first communication section for performing non-contact communication with another wireless communication device and receiving predetermined setting data from the other wireless communication device, a second communication section capable of establishing a wireless connection with the other wireless communication device, a control section for establishing the wireless connection between the second communication section and the other wireless communication device by using the setting data, necessary for the wireless connection, received by the first communication section, and a data processing section for storing the setting data in a storage medium before the wireless connection is released. The control section uses the setting data stored in the storage medium at the time of establishing a wireless reconnection between the second communication section and the other wireless communication device.

Abstract: To provide a backlight having a positioning member that can prevent from coming off from metal frame and damaging a display panel even when used in a harsh environment such as undergoing sharp temperature changes. A backlight unit comprises a light guiding module having a light source and a light guide plate; a resin frame having a recess formed by side walls and bottom surface thereof, and housing the light guiding module; and a metal frame fitted with the resin frame, having an opening in an upper surface thereof and the opening being located above the recess of the resin frame, and allowing to pass light from the light guiding module therethrough. The resin frame has a protrusion on the top surface of one of the side walls of the recess. The metal frame has a notch on the upper surface thereof so that the protrusion passes therethrough. The opening allows the light from the light guiding module to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A system effectively performs content information acquisition processing and content purchase processing in which it is necessary to access different servers. If a user views information provided by an information providing server, for example, television program table information, and acquires content related to information selected from among pieces of information included in the television program table information, the user can transmit a content acquisition request including content specification information to a content providing server simply by dragging and dropping the selected information displayed on a display screen onto a toolbar included in a display unit or onto another server information display area. As a result, the user can effectively perform the selection and acquisition of content without switching between connections to various servers.

Abstract: An information providing system includes the following elements. An IC card stores card ID. An information providing terminal reads out the card ID of the IC card, provides information to the IC card, and transmits the card ID and the information provided to the IC card or the ID of the provided information to a management server. The management server receives the card ID and the information provided to the IC card or the provided information ID from the information providing terminal, has a database to manage the card ID and the provided information such that the card ID is associated with the provided information, acquires the information provided to the IC card from the database in response to an information request from a client terminal, and supplies the provided information to the client terminal. The client terminal displays the provided information supplied from the management server.

Abstract: A portable terminal includes a near-field communication (NFC) device for performing information communication via near-field communication; a write button; and a read button. In order to write information stored in the portable terminal into an information providing apparatus, a user moves the portable terminal close to the information providing apparatus such that a distance between the portable terminal and the information providing apparatus is 10 cm or less while pressing the write button. In order to read information stored in the information providing apparatus into the portable terminal, a user moves the portable terminal close to the information providing apparatus such that a distance between the portable terminal and the information providing apparatus is 10 cm or less while pressing the read button.

Abstract: Provided are an ultrasonic actuator and a method for manufacturing an piezoelectric deformation portion in which wiring a drive circuit can be easily processed, and in which productivity can be increased. The ultrasonic actuator comprises: a triangular vibrating member which has a piezoelectric deformation portion which is deformed by driving signals; a moving member that is pressure-contacted to at least one of the vertices of the vibrating member and generates a movement relative to the vibrating member; and a plurality of external electrodes integrally provided on one side surface of the vibrating member; wherein the piezoelectric deformation portion is formed by alternately laminating piezoelectric layers made of piezoelectric material and internal electrode layers including internal electrodes, and the plurality of external electrodes interconnect the internal electrodes in a prescribed combination.

Abstract: A driving mechanism, a driving device, and a lens driving device includes a lever member. The lever member includes an arm portion for surrounding a part of a driven member in a side direction. The arm portion has a plurality of displacement output portions to be engaged with the driven member. The lever member is constructed in such a manner that a displacement amount of the displacement output portions in a predetermined first axis direction is set larger than a displacement amount of a displacement input portion to be generated by input of a moving force to be applied by a shape memory alloy actuator. The driving mechanism, the driving device, and the lens driving device enable to obtain a large displacement amount with a reduced size and a reduced weight, and stably move the driven member.

Abstract: Provided are ultrasonic actuators and magnetic recording apparatuses that are stably equipped with superior driving performance without making the apparatus complex or raising cost. By providing an approximately equilateral triangular shaped vibrating member provided with piezoelectric deformation members that expand and contract upon the application of a driving signal, and a moving member that is in pressure contact with the three vertices of the vibrating member to cause relative movement with respect to the vibrating member. The moving member is caused to move relative to the vibrating member due to elliptical vibrations in the same rotational direction in basically the three vertices of the vibrating member due to a deformation vibration of the piezoelectric deformation parts.

Abstract: A service provider makes requests to an information processing center for processing for an IC card in card command units. The information processing center issues encrypted card commands that can be interpreted by the IC card itself based on requests received from the service provider and sends these to the IC card via the computer network, client, and card reader/writer device. This enables an IC card connected to a client to be accessed using secure communication.

Abstract: In a friction drive actuator 1 according to the invention, a rotor 2 and a stator 4 are held in contact at a plurality of positions by a plurality of vibrators 3, and at least one of the vibrators 3 vibrates to rotate the rotor 2 relative to the stator 4. Accordingly, the rotor 2 is supported without using a bearing and, hence, the rotor 2 can be more easily elastically deformed as compared with the case where the rotor 2 and the stator 4 are held in contact over the entire circumference. Therefore, a frictional force between the stator 4 and the rotor can be stabilized.

Abstract: There is provided a wireless communication device that includes a first communication portion that performs non-contact communication with an other wireless communication device and receives unit specific data indicating the other wireless communication device's communication function; a second communication portion that can communicate wirelessly faster than the first communication portion; a determination portion that determines, based on the unit specific data, whether the other wireless communication device's communication function is compatible with the second communication portion; and a format conversion portion that converts a format of transmission data that is transmitted to the other wireless communication device to a format that reduces the volume of the transmission data.

Abstract: A friction drive actuator, comprising: a vibration member which is configured to be driven to vibrate by expansion and contraction of a piezoelectric displacement portion which is included in the vibration member and driven by a driving signal; a sliding member which is in contact with the vibration member and is driven by the vibration member in a first direction with respect to the vibration member; a pressing member which causes the vibration member and the sliding member to come into a pressure contact therebetween; and a control member which is provided on each of the vibration member and the sliding member at a contact portion therebetween for controlling a relative movement of the sliding member with respect to the vibration member in a direction perpendicular to the first direction when the vibration member and the sliding member are pressedly contacted with each other by the pressing member.

Abstract: Processing efficiency of acquired data is improved by restricting saving or acquiring of unnecessary data. A data acquisition device 110 includes a communication unit 214 for performing wireless communication of data with a data accumulation device 100 in which data is accumulated, a type registration unit 216 wherein data types of necessary data are registered beforehand, a type comparison unit 218 for comparing the data type of data received via the wireless communication unit with data types registered in the type registration unit, a data extracting unit 220 for extracting only data of which the data type matches, and a data holding unit 222 for holding the extracted data.