Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus that enables a more effective reduction in a load imposed on a user, with the use of force applied to the user in relation to a tangible object. The information processing apparatus includes a control unit configured to estimate, on the basis of a state of a user, a first amount that is predicted by the user with regard to force applied to the user in relation to a tangible object, and control presentation of information to the user on the basis of the first amount and a second amount that is preliminarily registered with regard to the force.

Abstract: There is provided an exhaust gas purifying catalyst including a substrate and catalyst portions. The substrate includes an inflow-side cells, outflow-side cells, and porous partition walls, each partition wall separating the inflow-side cell from the outflow-side cell. The catalyst portion includes: (group A) first catalyst portions, each first catalyst portion being provided on a surface of the partition wall that faces the inflow-side cell on an upstream side in an exhaust gas flow direction; and (group B) second catalyst portions being provided on a surface of the partition wall that faces the outflow-side cell on a downstream side in the exhaust gas flow direction. Each catalyst portion of one of group A and group B includes at least one oxidizing catalyst layer and at least one reducing catalyst layer, and each catalyst portion of the other of group A and group B includes at least one oxidizing catalyst layer and/or at least one reducing catalyst layer.

Abstract: An image generation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology is an image generation apparatus that generates multi-viewpoint image data for displaying a multi-viewpoint image at a predetermined frame rate, and includes a first generation unit, a generation control unit, and a second generation unit. The first generation unit is capable of generating a plurality of viewpoint images corresponding to a plurality of viewpoint positions. The generation control unit sets one or more target viewpoint positions, which are a part of the plurality of viewpoint positions, for each frame, and causes the first generation unit to generate one or more target viewpoint images corresponding to the set one or more target viewpoint positions. The second generation unit generates the multi-viewpoint image data using the one or more target viewpoint images generated for each frame.

Abstract: It is an objective of the invention of the present application to provide an image display apparatus capable of reducing a change in a display state of a virtual image that depends on a change in a viewpoint position. An image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes an emission unit, a diffractive optical element, and an emission control unit. The emission unit emits image light of a target image. The diffractive optical element includes an incident surface and an emission surface, diffracts the image light entering the incident surface, emits the image light from the emission surface, and displays a virtual image that is the target image. The emission control unit controls emission of the image light by the emission unit by using image data generated in accordance with a change in a display state of the virtual image that depends on a change in a viewpoint position.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted display device includes a switching mechanism disposed in the slide door and having a support frame on which a display screen is fixed. The support frame is switchable between a display-folded position in which the display screen is folded and a display-unfolded position in which the display screen is unfolded; and a door-open detector that detects whether a door-open command signal indicating that the slide door is going to be opened is received. When the door-open detector receives the door-open command signal, the support frame is switched from the display-unfolded position to the display-folded position, a screen surface or a back surface of the display screen and the inner side of the slide door are facing each other in the left-right direction in the display-folded position, and the display screen is in the display-folded position at least when the slide door is in the door-opened position.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted display device includes a switching mechanism disposed in the slide door and having a support frame on which a display screen is fixed. The support frame is switchable between a display-folded position in which the display screen is folded and a display-unfolded position in which the display screen is unfolded; and a door-open detector that detects whether a door-open command signal indicating that the slide door is going to be opened is received. When the door-open detector receives the door-open command signal, the support frame is switched from the display-unfolded position to the display-folded position, a screen surface or a back surface of the display screen and the inner side of the slide door are facing each other in the left-right direction in the display-folded position, and the display screen is in the display-folded position at least when the slide door is in the door-opened position.

Abstract: An optical scanning device includes a housing having first projecting bosses (46a) to (46d) and second projecting bosses (48a) to (48d) which are able to fix a first driving substrate (331) and a second driving substrate (332), respectively. The second projecting bosses (48a) to (48d) are arranged inward from the first projecting bosses (46a) to (46d) in a predetermined direction, the second substrate (332) is formed so as not to overlap the first projecting bosses (46a) to (46d) when viewed from a height direction of the second projecting bosses (48a) to (48d) in a state of being fixed to the second projecting bosses (48a) to (48d), and heights of the second projecting bosses (48a) to (48d) are lower than those of the first projecting bosses (46a) to (46d).

Abstract: An optical scanning device includes a housing having first projecting bosses (46a) to (46d) and second projecting bosses (48a) to (48d) which are able to fix a first driving substrate (331) and a second driving substrate (332), respectively. The second projecting bosses (48a) to (48d) are arranged inward from the first projecting bosses (46a) to (46d) in a predetermined direction, the second substrate (332) is formed so as not to overlap the first projecting bosses (46a) to (46d) when viewed from a height direction of the second projecting bosses (48a) to (48d) in a state of being fixed to the second projecting bosses (48a) to (48d), and heights of the second projecting bosses (48a) to (48d) are lower than those of the first projecting bosses (46a) to (46d).

Abstract: A light scanning device includes a light source, a deflector, a reflection mirror, and a light width regulating portion. The light source includes a plurality of light-emitting elements located at intervals one another. The deflector deflects to scan by reflecting a plurality of light beams. The plurality of light beams are emitted from the respective light-emitting elements. The reflection mirror is located in an optical path between the light source and the deflector and guides the plurality of light beams emitted from the plurality of light-emitting elements to the deflector. The light width regulating portion regulates widths of the plurality of light beams reflected by the reflection mirror in a main-scanning direction. The light width regulating portion is located adjacent to a reflecting surface of the reflection mirror and includes a pair of regulating wall portions located opposed one another in the main-scanning direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical deflector including a polygonal mirror and a drive motor each mounted on a substrate, a cover member covering the polygonal mirror and the drive motor, and an electronic component. The cover member includes: a first cover portion defining a first space in which the polygonal mirror is installed, wherein the first cover portion is formed with a first opening opened in opposed relation to an outer peripheral surface of the polygonal mirror; and a second cover portion defining a second space which is communicated with the first space and in which the drive motor is installed, wherein the second cover portion is formed with a second opening opened in opposed relation to a motor body of the drive motor. When viewed in the first direction, the electronic component is disposed such that it falls within an open region of the second opening.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical deflector including a polygonal mirror and a drive motor each mounted on a substrate, a cover member covering the polygonal mirror and the drive motor, and an electronic component. The cover member includes: a first cover portion defining a first space in which the polygonal mirror is installed, wherein the first cover portion is formed with a first opening opened in opposed relation to an outer peripheral surface of the polygonal mirror; and a second cover portion defining a second space which is communicated with the first space and in which the drive motor is installed, wherein the second cover portion is formed with a second opening opened in opposed relation to a motor body of the drive motor. When viewed in the first direction, the electronic component is disposed such that it falls within an open region of the second opening.

Abstract: A light scanning device includes a light source, a deflector, a reflection mirror, and a light width regulating portion. The light source includes a plurality of light-emitting elements located at intervals one another. The deflector deflects to scan by reflecting a plurality of light beams. The plurality of light beams are emitted from the respective light-emitting elements. The reflection mirror is located in an optical path between the light source and the deflector and guides the plurality of light beams emitted from the plurality of light-emitting elements to the deflector. The light width regulating portion regulates widths of the plurality of light beams reflected by the reflection mirror in a main-scanning direction. The light width regulating portion is located adjacent to a reflecting surface of the reflection mirror and includes a pair of regulating wall portions located opposed one another in the main-scanning direction.

Abstract: An optical scanning device includes a scanning member, a plurality of light sources, a first reflection mirror, and a second reflection mirror. The scanning member scans incident laser beams in a predetermined main scanning direction. The plurality of light sources emit the laser beams from positions that are different along a sub scanning direction that is perpendicular to an optical axis direction of the laser beams and the main scanning direction. The first reflection mirror is inclined around the main scanning direction as a rotation axis, is inclined around the sub scanning direction as another rotation axis, and reflects the laser beams emitted from the light sources. The second reflection mirror is inclined around the main scanning direction as a rotation axis, is inclined around the sub scanning direction as another rotation axis, and reflects the laser beams reflected by the first reflection mirror toward the scanning member.

Abstract: n optical scanning device includes a scanning member, a plurality of light sources, a first reflection mirror, and a second reflection mirror. The scanning member scans incident laser beams in a predetermined main scanning direction. The plurality of light sources emit the laser beams from positions that are different along a sub scanning direction that is perpendicular to an optical axis direction of the laser beams and the main scanning direction. The first reflection mirror is inclined around the main scanning direction as a rotation axis, is inclined around the sub scanning direction as another rotation axis, and reflects the laser beams emitted from the light sources. The second reflection mirror is inclined around the main scanning direction as a rotation axis, is inclined around the sub scanning direction as another rotation axis, and reflects the laser beams reflected by the first reflection mirror toward the scanning member.

Abstract: An optical scanning device includes a cylindrical aperture, a support member, and a base portion. In the aperture, an opening portion restricts a beam path width of a laser beam emitted from a light source. The support member includes a cylinder supporting portion that pivotably supports the aperture. To the base portion, the support member is fixed by adhesion fixing. The base portion includes a pass-through portion that passes through between front and rear surfaces of the base portion and allows the support member to move in direction perpendicular to a pivoting axis of the aperture. The support member has a length such that its lower end portion projects from a rear surface of the base portion in the state where the support member has been inserted in the pass-through portion to such a position where laser beam is incident in the opening portion of the aperture.

Abstract: An optical scanning device includes a first aperture and an adjustment mechanism. The first aperture includes a first opening portion and a first cut portion. The first opening portion restricts a beam path width of a laser beam emitted from a light source. A first blocking member that blocks the laser beam is inserted in a detachable manner in the first cut portion in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the first opening portion, at a predetermined position of the first cut portion. The adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a fixed state of the first aperture.

Abstract: An optical scanning device includes a light source, a scanning member, a converging lens, a first aperture, a second aperture, and a support member. The first aperture is provided between the converging lens and the scanning member and includes a first opening portion configured to restrict a beam path width in a main scanning direction of the laser beams emitted from the light source. The second aperture is provided between the light source and the converging lens and includes a second opening portion and a cylindrical portion. The second opening portion is configured to restrict a beam path width in a sub scanning direction of the laser beams emitted from the light source, and is formed in the cylindrical portion. The support member includes a cylinder supporting portion that pivotably supports the cylindrical portion of the second aperture.

Abstract: An optical scanning device includes a cylindrical aperture, a support member, and a base portion. In the aperture, an opening portion that restricts a beam path width of a laser beam emitted from a light source is formed. The support member includes a cylinder supporting portion that pivotably supports the aperture. To the base portion, the support member is fixed by adhesion fixing. The base portion includes a pass-through portion that passes through between front and rear surfaces of the base portion and allows the support member to move in direction perpendicular to a pivoting axis of the aperture. The support member has a length such that its lower end portion projects from a rear surface of the base portion in the state where the support member has been inserted in the pass-through portion to such a position where laser beam is incident in the opening portion of the aperture.

Abstract: An optical scanning device includes a first aperture and an adjustment mechanism. The first aperture includes a first opening portion and a first cut portion. The first opening portion restricts a beam path width of a laser beam emitted from a light source. A first blocking member that blocks the laser beam is inserted in a detachable manner in the first cut portion in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the first opening portion, at a predetermined position of the first cut portion. The adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a fixed state of the first aperture.

Abstract: An optical scanning device includes a light source, a scanning member, a converging lens, a first aperture, a second aperture, and a support member. The first aperture is provided between the converging lens and the scanning member and includes a first opening portion configured to restrict a beam path width in a main scanning direction of the laser beams emitted from the light source. The second aperture is provided between the light source and the converging lens and includes a second opening portion and a cylindrical portion. The second opening portion is configured to restrict a beam path width in a sub scanning direction of the laser beams emitted from the light source, and is formed in the cylindrical portion. The support member includes a cylinder supporting portion that pivotably supports the cylindrical portion of the second aperture.