Abstract: A storage processing unit configured to store, in a storage unit, first data output by a device or any one of multiple devices in association with first context information related to the first data, and a determining unit configured to obtain second context information related to second data in a case where the second data is received from the device or any one of the multiple devices, and determine whether an analysis of the received second data is necessary based on the received second data and the obtained second context information and based on the first data and the first context information stored in the storage unit, are provided.

Abstract: A skin state is readily obtained. A method according to one embodiment of the present invention includes identifying a nasal feature of a user; and estimating a skin state of the user based on the nasal feature of the user.

Abstract: Image sensors having reduced dark current and white pixel are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, each pixel of the image sensor includes a photodiode (PD), a first floating diffusion (FD1) coupled to the photodiode through a transfer (TX) transistor, a second floating diffusion (FD2) coupled to the FD1 through a dual floating diffusion (DFD) transistor, and a lateral overflow integrating capacitor (LOFIC) coupled between the FD2 and a variable reference voltage (VCAP). A method for a correlated double sampling (CDS) readout includes: exposing a photodiode (PD) to light during an exposure period and increasing a capacitance of the LOFIC by setting the VCAP to a high voltage (H) level during an integration period of the exposure period.

Abstract: A pinned photodiode has a substrate having a first substrate side to which light is illuminated and a second substrate side opposite the first substrate side, a photoelectric conversion part including a first conductivity type semiconductor layer buried into the substrate and having a photoelectric conversion function for the received light and a charge accumulation function, a second conductivity type separation layer formed in the side portion of the first conductivity type semiconductor layer in the photoelectric conversion part, and one charge transfer gate part capable of transferring the charge accumulated in the photoelectric conversion part.

Abstract: A pinned photodiode has a substrate having a first substrate side to which light is illuminated and a second substrate side opposite the first substrate side, a photoelectric conversion part including a first conductivity type semiconductor layer buried into the substrate and having a photoelectric conversion function for the received light and a charge accumulation function, a second conductivity type separation layer formed in the side portion of the first conductivity type semiconductor layer in the photoelectric conversion part, and one charge transfer gate part capable of transferring the charge accumulated in the photoelectric conversion part.

Abstract: A bonding method including an adhesive layer forming process in which a thermoplastic adhesive is applied to a substrate or a support plate and an adhesive layer is formed; a heating process in which the adhesive layer that is formed on the substrate or the support plate is heated; and a bonding process in which the substrate and the support plate are pressed against each other via the heated adhesive layer, thereby bonding the substrate and the support plate.

Abstract: A bonding method including an adhesive layer forming process in which a thermoplastic adhesive is applied to a substrate or a support plate and an adhesive layer is formed; a heating process in which the adhesive layer that is formed on the substrate or the support plate is heated; and a bonding process in which the substrate and the support plate are pressed against each other via the heated adhesive layer, thereby bonding the substrate and the support plate.

Abstract: A stage is provided on which is mounted a substrate that has a concavo-convex portion such as a circuit formed on the underside thereof. A channel 3 through which a coolant such as water flows is formed in a stage 1. An annular flange portion 4 is formed on the top surface of the stage 1. The inner side of the flange portion 4 forms a concave portion 5. The top surface of the flange portion 4 is provided with a smooth finish in order to mount a peripheral section of the underside of a substrate W thereon. Holes through which are passed three positioning pins 6 and lift pins 7 are provided in the flange portion 4 at regular intervals in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A stage is provided on which is mounted a substrate that has a concavo-convex portion such as a circuit formed on the underside thereof. A channel 3 through which a coolant such as water flows is formed in a stage 1. An annular flange portion 4 is formed on the top surface of the stage 1. The inner side of the flange portion 4 forms a concave portion 5. The top surface of the flange portion 4 is provided with a smooth finish in order to mount a peripheral section of the underside of a substrate W thereon. Holes through which are passed three positioning pins 6 and lift pins 7 are provided in the flange portion 4 at regular intervals in the circumferential direction.