Abstract: An information processing system is configured to acquire noncontact information indicating at least one of noncontact fingerprint information and iris information of an authentication subject. Subsequently, the information processing system is configured to acquire biological information used for a collation of the authentication subject, which is recorded in advance and associated with the noncontact information.

Abstract: In an information processing device, a fingerprint acquisition means acquires fingerprints of a subject by using a fingerprint scanning device. An image acquisition means acquires hand images of the subject. A finger determination means determines based on the hand images whether or not the subject is placing index fingers on the fingerprint scanning device. An alert means outputs an alert in a case where the subject does not place the index fingers on the fingerprint scanning device.

Abstract: An information processing device includes an information acquisition means, an abnormality detection means, and a control means. The information acquisition means acquires personal identification information of a subject. The abnormality detection means detects an abnormality concerning the subject by using sensors. The control means controls the acquiring of the personal identification information based on the abnormality.

Abstract: An information processing system is configured to acquire noncontact information indicating at least one of noncontact fingerprint information and iris information of an authentication subject. Subsequently, the information processing system is configured to acquire biological information used for a collation of the authentication subject, which is recorded in advance and associated with the noncontact information.

Abstract: A biometric authentication apparatus of the present invention comprises: a finger-tip placing detecting means for detecting placing of a finger-tip onto a finger-tip placing section; a finger-base-part placing detecting means for detecting placing of a finger-base part onto a finger-base-part placing section; and a guidance means for conducting guidance of whether or not the finger-tip or the finger-base part has been placed, on the basis of the results of the detections conducted by the finger-tip placing detecting means and the finger-base-part placing detecting means.

Abstract: A biometric authentication apparatus of the present invention comprises: a finger-tip placing detecting means for detecting placing of a finger-tip onto a finger-tip placing section; a finger-base-part placing detecting means for detecting placing of a finger-base part onto a finger-base-part placing section; and a guidance means for conducting guidance of whether or not the finger-tip or the finger-base part has been placed, on the basis of the results of the detections conducted by the finger-tip placing detecting means and the finger-base-part placing detecting means.

Abstract: In an epitaxial-wafer fabricating process for epitaxially growing a silicon layer on the surface of a silicon wafer having the crystal orientation <100> or <111> and an inclination angle of 0°±1° in a reactive gas at a atmosphereicpressure, a growth temperature T is lower than a normal growth temperature by 50° C. to 100° C. during the process of epitaxial growth.

Abstract: A servo circuit for controlling an actuator provided on an optical pickup of a disc reproducing apparatus, the optical pickup optically reading out an information signal recorded on a disc is comprised of a phase compensating unit including a first phase compensator circuit whose gain characteristic and phase characteristic are set to first characteristics and a second phase compensator circuit whose gain characteristic and phase characteristic are set to second characteristics, the first and second phase compensator circuits being selectively coupled, a detecting circuit for detecting an oscillation of the actuator, and a switching circuit for switching the first and second phase compensator circuits from one to the other on the basis of an output from the detecting circuit.

Abstract: A recording and/or reproducing apparatus for from an optical disk includes a tracking error signal forming device for forming a tracking error signal by taking the difference of detection output signals from at least a pair of light beam detectors provided in an optical pickup having an actuator for shifting an objective lens in a focusing direction or in a tracking direction. Also provided is, a tracking servo device for moving the objective lens in the tracking direction on the basis of the output signal from the tracking error signal forming device to effect a tracking servo, a period detection device for detecting whether the period of a tracking servo indicating a relative movement between a track on an optical disk and a light beam from the optical disk is not more than a predetermined value, and a d.c.

Abstract: A foldable case blank having first, second, third and fourth portions continuously connected through longitudinal fold lines, these portions being formed as upper, bottom, front and rear portions of a case, respectively, when the blank is fabricated as a case and side pieces attached through transverse fold lines of these first through fourth portions on both side ends thereof. The first, i.e. upper, portion is provided with shaping portions which are defined by longitudinal cut lines, transverse foldable lines and a central cut line so that the shaping portions reinforce the side portions of a fabricated case when the shaping portions are folded inwardly of the case. The shaping portions are provided with projections along the central cut line so that the projections are engaged with engaging holes formed on the bottom portion of the case when the case blank is fabricated.

Abstract: A nuclear fuel conversion system comprises a unit for heating and denitrifying a nitric acid solution of uranyl nitrate, plutonium nitrate, or mixture thereof, a unit for grinding denitrified products, a unit connected to the grinding unit through a first conveying unit for roasting and reducing ground products, a unit connected to the roast-reduction unit through a second conveying unit for further grinding and then sieving the roasted and reduced products, and a unit for disposing of waste gases and waste liquor. The denitrification unit includes a microwave generator for heating and denitrifying the nitric acid solution and for cooling the denitrified product, and the first and second conveying units comprise pneumatic carrier means each of which consists of a suction nozzle, cyclone connected to the nozzle through a pipe, and a blower for creating a reduced pressure condition in the pipe.

Abstract: A meter has a polarizing filter so that only light having a substantially horizontal wave motion is emitted therefrom. The meter is positioned beneath a canopy which prevents light from impinging on the vehicle windshield so that polarized light impinges on the side window where reflection thereof is attenuated due to the angle of incidence thereof. A non reflective surface is located adjacent the side window which adds to the attenuation of the reflected light.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle part and fitting structure therefore includes a cover for covering a fastener such as screw so that the sharp end of the fastener does not damage the lining or insulation of electric wiring of the vehicle. The cover is rotatably attached to the vehicle parts and is movable during installation of the part onto the vehicle panel in order to permit the part to be attached to the vehicle panel. The cover mainly comprises two plain sections connected with each other at a right angle, one of which is positioned over the top of fastener to serve as a cover and the other of which engages part of the vehicle panel so as to hold the cover in position covering the end of the fastener.

Abstract: A drive circuit for a wiper device includes reversible driving motors for alternately driving a pair of wiper assemblies in first and second directions. Each driving circuit includes a switching means and a means for detecting both ends of the wiper blade motions in the first and second directions. The switching means is operative to switch the direction of electric current supplied to an electric motor when the detecting means detects the end of wiper blade motion. Each driving circuit is connected to both of switching means so that it can reverse the current supplied to the driving motor when both of switching means detect the ends of the wiper assembly motion.

Abstract: A mirror which utilizes a transparent synthetic resin such as a polymethyl methacrylate resin in place of glass and is suitable, e.g., as an automobile inside rearview mirror. The back side of the resin plate is coated with a reflective metal film by vacuum deposition, and at least the front side of the resin plate is coated with a surface-hardening film, which is inevitably somewhat permeable to humidity. To prevent warping of the resin plate resulting from its moisture absorption and swelling only in its front region, the reflective film and a back-coat layer covering this film are both made permeable to humidity substantially equally to the surface-hardening film. Preferred material for the reflective film is a Sn--Cu--Cr ternary alloy having high reflectivity and excellent resistance to moisture.

Abstract: A wiper device for wiping rain on a mirror surface of a rear-view mirror provided on the exterior of an automotive vehicle, includes a driving means of the wiper blade for driving the latter in first and second directions alternatively. The driving device comprises an electric circuit which includes a switching means and a means for detecting both ends of the wiper blade motions in the first and second directions. The switching means is operative to switch direction of an electric power supply to an electric motor when the detecting means detects the end of wiper blade motion.

Abstract: A mirror apparatus having a wiper means intended to wipe a surface of a mirror supported on a mirror holder, wherein the wiper means comprises: a rubber ribbon for wiping the mirror surface; a pair of holders for supporting the rubber ribbon; and a pair of stays for supporting the pair of holders, respectively, to cause them to exert wiping operations, the rubber ribbon being provided with a curvable intermediate portion and a curvable end portion which are resulted from arrangement of the rubber ribbon being supported by the pair of holders excluding an intermediate portion and at least one end portion of the rubber ribbon, the pair of stays being coupled to each other by a shaft member at a site just above the intermediate portion of the rubber ribbon to provide for pivotable actions of these stays, that particular holder which located on the curvable end portion side of the rubber ribbon being coupled to its mating stay at a site located within a groove formed at a corresponding site of the rubber ribbon,

Abstract: An outside mirror with a wiper is disclosed. The outside mirror includes a mirror drive motor and a wiper drive motor for a wiper. The wiper drive motor is mounted for rotation about an axis perpendicular to the mirror drive motor. The wiper is spring biased against the mirror to follow the movement thereof. As the mirror pivots about a vertical axis, a wiper guide urges the drive motor to pivot correspondingly so that the wiper follows the mirror surface. As the mirror pivots about a horizontal axis, the spring biased wiper follows the mirror to maintain the proper wiping contact with the mirror.

Abstract: A cardboard sheet-feeding device used for feeding corrugated cardboard one sheet after another, such as to an automatic box-making machine. The cardboard-feeding device has a frictional conveyor belt driven in one direction, a control plate located above the frictional conveyor belt, and a positioning device for stacking sheets of cardboard upon the frictional conveyor belt behind the control plate, whereby upon movement of the frictional conveyor belt the bottom most cardboard sheet in the stack stacked on the friction conveyor belt is fed forward, slipping under the control plate. There is also provided a cardboard-holding device which is supported and driven by a pair of endless movable loops, the loops being driven via a sliding clutch, and which exerts pressure on the stack of sheets to correct warping of the sheets regardless of the height of the stack.