Abstract: An image processing device of the present invention performs a task to execute an image processing This image processing device comprises a picture frame assigning unit that assigns an identification number to the image data to be collected by a picture collection device, an image capture requested picture of checking unit that checks whether the image data to which the identification number is assigned is identical with the image data that is requested by the task, an requested picture frame image collection notification unit that notifies the task of the image data having been collected which the task requests, if the image data to which the picture frame number is assigned is identical with the image data which the task requests, and an image capture requested picture frame receiving unit receives an image collection request from the task.

Abstract: In conventional systems using an onboard camera disposed rearward of a vehicle for recognizing an object surrounding the vehicle, the object is recognized by the camera disposed rearward of the vehicle. In the image recognized by the camera, a road surface marking taken by the camera appears at a lower end of a screen of the image, which makes it difficult to predict a specific position in the screen from which the road surface marking appears. Further, an angle of depression of the camera is large, and it is a short period of time to acquire the object. Therefore, it is difficult to improve a recognition rate and to reduce false recognition. Results of recognition (type, position, angle, recognition time) made by a camera disposed forward of the vehicle, are used to predict a specific timing and a specific position of a field of view of a camera disposed rearward of the vehicle, at which the object appears.

Abstract: An on-vehicle camera calibration apparatus includes: an on-vehicle camera; a camera parameter calculation unit configured to calculate camera parameters from a characteristic amount of a road surface sign photographed by the on-vehicle camera and recognized by an image processing and to output the camera parameters, wherein the camera parameters include an installation height and installation angle of the on-vehicle camera in photographing; and a camera parameter calibration unit configured to perform optical axis calibration control of the on-vehicle camera by the camera parameters output from the camera parameter calculation unit.

Abstract: In an advanced-cruise-assist highway system, an AHS center facility, which is an upper facility for on-road facilities, periodically receives diagnostic information from the on-road facilities, and when it is determined that any on-road facility is in the faulty state, communicates the information that the on-road facility is in the faulty state to on-road facilities upstream from the faulty on-road facility, and the on-road facilities having received the information on the fault in the downstream on-road facility communicates the information that the downstream on-road facility is in the faulty state via a road-to-vehicle communication facility to AHS vehicles having the possibility of entering a zone under control by the faulty on-road facility. Further the information that the downstream on-road facility is in the faulty state is displayed on information board which can be recognize by vehicles having the possibility of entering a zone under control by the faulty on-road facility.

Abstract: An amplifier circuit including an input stage and an output stage which are cascade-connected between a signal input terminal to which an input signal is input and a signal output terminal to which a capacitive load is connected, and which includes at least an input amplification stage and an output amplification stage, and a resistor circuit including at least a resistor inserted between the output terminal of the output amplification stage and the signal output terminal.

Abstract: A video delivery apparatus used by the user includes a roadmap selecting means, a link video selecting means, a route video selecting means, a communication speed setting means, a route tool, and a video tool. The user sets a route on a roadmap using the route tool. The video delivery apparatus selects video information corresponding to the route through the link video selecting means and replays the video by displaying images which are extracted so that the replayed image moves at the same speed as the moving speed set by the video tool, not depending on the condition under which the vide has been recorded.

Abstract: An amplifier circuit comprising an input stage and an output stage which are cascade-connected between a signal input terminal to which an input signal is input and a signal output terminal to which a capacitive load is connected and which includes at least an input amplification stage and an output amplification stage, and a resistor circuit including at least a resistor inserted between the output terminal of the output amplification stage and the signal output terminal.

Abstract: A traveling support information processing unit which can prevent willful assessment of information by a device installed on a road or loaded in a vehicle and makes it possible for the device to always issue a demand for acquisition of required information or a demand for consultation for cooperated determination, and which does not require any specific and additional device for acquisition of positional information for each vehicle and also can improve safety and efficiency in road utilization. In a computer system, vehicles 114A to 114C, 115C, and 115D with the behaviors on a road such as acceleration, deceleration, and lane change projected are made to run on a road 113 simulating the road structure. Communication is performed between a function 101 for tracking or projecting behaviors of the vehicle and the vehicles 115A, 115B having a communicating function.

Abstract: A D/A conversion circuit which can perform D/A conversion at high speed and with high precision is disclosed. The D/A conversion circuit comprises an analog reference power supply, an output buffer, a multiplexer, a pre-buffer, and a current changeover switch. The pre-buffer operates with a power supply voltage different from that of the analog reference power supply, and outputs a voltage substantially equal to an output voltage of the analog reference power supply. For a predetermined period after logic of digital data changes, the output voltage of the pre-buffer is supplied to the output buffer, and an input parasitic capacitor of the output buffer is charged/discharged. After the predetermined period elapses, the output voltage of the analog reference power supply is supplied to the output buffer.

Abstract: An information exchange system is capable of realizing useful information exchange both for the service provider located along the road and providing services and the vehicular driver, by effectively using limited communication capacity of the road-vehicle radio communication. The information exchange system has a vehicle-mounted unit and a road-side unit providing information to the vehicle-mounted unit using a road-vehicle radio communication. The vehicle-mounted unit includes receiving unit receiving information transmitted from the road-side unit through a radio communication and transferring unit transferring at least a part of a content of the received information to a vehicular occupant. The road-side unit including storage unit storing information to be transmitted to the vehicle-mounted unit and transmitting unit transmitting information to the vehicle-mounted unit through the radio communication.

Abstract: An amplifier circuit comprising an input stage and an output stage which are cascade-connected between a signal input terminal to which an input signal is input and a signal output terminal to which a capacitive load is connected and which includes at least an input amplification stage and an output amplification stage, and a resistor circuit including at least a resistor inserted between the output terminal of the output amplification stage and the signal output terminal.

Abstract: An amplifier circuit comprising an input stage and an output stage which are cascade-connected between a signal input terminal to which an input signal is input and a signal output terminal to which a capacitive load is connected and which includes at least an input amplification stage and an output amplification stage, and a resistor circuit including at least a resistor inserted between the output terminal of the output amplification stage and the signal output terminal.

Abstract: The present invention provide an adhesive sheet for electrostatic chucking device having high heat resistance and to an electrostatic chucking device which causes little curvature of the ceramic board after application of heat and is excellent in heat resistance and adsorptity. The adhesive sheet of the present invention comprises a silicone resin elastic layer 11 and thermosetting adhesive layers 12 and 13 which are each laminated on the silicone resin elastic layer, wherein said thermosetting adhesive layers are composed of epoxy resin or phenol resin. The electrostatic chucking device of the present invention is produced by laminating an electrode and a ceramic layer having an adsorptive surface on a metal base in this order via the adhesive sheet of the present invention.

Abstract: In an advanced-cruise-assist highway system, an AHS center facility, which is an upper facility for on-road facilities, periodically receives diagnostic information from the on-road facilities, and when it is determined that any on-road facility is in the faulty state, communicates the information that the on-road facility is in the faulty state to on-road facilities upstream from the faulty on-road facility, and the on-road facilities having received the information on the fault in the downstream on-road facility communicates the information that the downstream on-road facility is in the faulty state via a road-to-vehicle communication facility to AHS vehicles having the possibility of entering a zone under control by the faulty on-road facility. Further the information that the downstream on-road facility is in the faulty state is displayed on information board which can be recognize by vehicles having the possibility of entering a zone under control by the faulty on-road facility.

Abstract: A traveling support information processing unit which can prevent willful assessment of information by a device installed on a road or loaded in vehicle and makes it possible for the device to always issue a demand for acquisition of required information according or a demand for consultation for cooperated determination, and which does not required any specific and additional device for acquisition of positional information for each vehicle and also can improve safety and efficiency in road utilization.

Abstract: An information exchange system is capable of realizing useful information exchange both for the service provider located along the road and providing services and the vehicular driver, by effectively using limited communication capacity of the road-vehicle radio communication. The information exchange system has a vehicle-mounted unit and a road-side unit providing information to the vehicle-mounted unit using a road-vehicle radio communication. The vehicle-mounted unit includes receiving unit receiving information transmitted from the road-side unit through a radio communication and transferring unit transferring at least a part of a content of the received information to a vehicular occupant. The road-side unit including storage unit storing information to be transmitted to the vehicle-mounted unit and transmitting unit transmitting information to the vehicle-mounted unit through the radio communication.

Abstract: The present invention provide an adhesive sheet for electrostatic chucking device having high heat resistance and to an electrostatic chucking device which causes little curvature of the ceramic board after application of heat and is excellent in heat resistance and adsorptity. The adhesive sheet of the present invention comprises a silicone resin elastic layer 11 and thermosetting adhesive layers 12 and 13 which are each laminated on the silicone resin elastic layer, wherein said thermosetting adhesive layers are composed of epoxy resin or phenol resin. The electrostatic chucking device of the present invention is produced by laminating an electrode and a ceramic layer having an adsorptive surface on a metal base in this order via the adhesive sheet of the present invention.

Abstract: An information exchange system is capable of realizing useful information exchange both for the service provider located along the road and providing services and the vehicular driver, by effectively using limited communication capacity of the road-vehicle radio communication. The information exchange system has a vehicle-mounted unit and a road-side unit providing information to the vehicle-mounted unit using a road-vehicle radio communication. The vehicle-mounted unit includes receiving unit receiving information transmitted from the road-side unit through a radio communication and transferring unit transferring at least a part of a content of the received information to a vehicular occupant. The road-side unit including storage unit storing information to be transmitted to the vehicle-mounted unit and transmitting unit transmitting information to the vehicle-mounted unit through the radio communication.

Abstract: An information exchange system is capable of realizing useful information exchange both for the service provider located along the road and providing services and the vehicular driver, by effectively using limited communication capacity of the road-vehicle radio communication. The information exchange system has a vehicle-mounted unit and a road-side unit providing information to the vehicle-mounted unit using a road-vehicle radio communication. The vehicle-mounted unit includes receiving unit receiving information transmitted from the road-side unit through a radio communication and transferring unit transferring at least a part of a content of the received information to a vehicular occupant. The road-side unit including storage unit storing information to be transmitted to the vehicle-mounted unit and transmitting unit transmitting information to the vehicle-mounted unit through the radio communication.

Abstract: An analog-to-digital converter circuit, such as a flash-type A/D converter, has a plurality of voltage comparators. Each voltage comparator has first and second input terminals and an output terminal. The voltage comparators are arranged in order of reference voltages V.sub.ref1, V.sub.ref2, V.sub.ref3, V.sub.ref4, and V.sub.ref5 supplied to the respective second input terminals of the voltage comparators. Each voltage comparator is connected to the adjacent voltage comparator and the adjacent voltage comparator but one via a first resistor and a second resistor, respectively. The presence of the second resistors makes it possible to improve the degree of contributions of the voltage comparators positioned farther away from the center comparator. Accordingly, conversion deviations are reduced when the outputs of the respective comparators are added and averaged, thereby enhancing conversion precision. As a consequence, the voltage comparators are improved in comparison precision and comparison speed.