Abstract: Provided is a PTFE powder that is in a dry state, wherein the percentage of fibrous particles which have an aspect ratio of 1.5 or higher with respect to all particles is 20-60%, and the average major axis size of the fibrous particles is 1-20 ?m. A PTFE powder according to another embodiment of the present invention is in a dry state, wherein the percentage of fibrous particles which have an aspect ratio of 5 or higher with respect to all particles is 60% or more, and the average minor axis size of the fibrous particles is 1-20 ?m.

Abstract: A controller executes lane change control or passing control of a vehicle capable of automated driving. The controller includes at least one processor, and at least one memory which is a non-transitory tangible storage medium configured to store data and program instructions to be used by the processor. The at least one processor is, when the program instructions stored in the at least one memory is executed by the at least one processor, configured to carry out restricting the lane change control or the passing control in a case where continuation of the automated driving or smooth behavior control of the vehicle is estimated to be difficult.

Abstract: An automated drive control device that enables traveling of a subject vehicle by an automated driving function is provided. The automated drive control device is configured to determine whether an elapsed time after the stop exceeds a predetermined time when the subject vehicle that has been traveling by autonomous traveling control in which a driver of the subject vehicle is not obliged to monitor periphery stops due to congestion, cause an input by the driver to not be required for resuming the traveling of the subject vehicle when the elapsed time does not exceed the predetermined time, and resume the traveling of the subject vehicle on a basis of an input by the driver when the elapsed time exceeds the predetermined time.

Abstract: A presentation control device, which controls presentation of information relating to autonomous driving function of a vehicle, is configured to: grasp whether a switch from a driving assist control, which requires a periphery monitoring by a driver as an obligation, to an autonomous traveling control, which does not require the periphery monitoring by the driver as the obligation, becomes possible; grasp whether a lane change by the autonomous driving function is being performed in a state which requires the periphery monitoring by the driver as the obligation; and during a control period of lane change by the driving assist control, in response to the switch to the autonomous traveling control becomes possible, perform a switch possible notification indicating that the switch to the autonomous traveling control becomes possible during the control period.

Abstract: A DC power supply and distribution system is obtained that improves power distribution efficiency at a low-load factor while suppressing overall upsizing. The DC power supply and distribution system includes a main AC/DC converter and an auxiliary AC/DC converter connected in parallel to the main AC/DC converter and having a rated power capacity smaller than that of the main AC/DC converter, wherein when the absolute value of the DC output power is smaller than the absolute value of a threshold power set smaller than the rated power capacity of the auxiliary AC/DC converter, a first switching command for switching from the first operation mode to the second operation mode is generated for a power conversion unit.

Abstract: A function control device that is used in a subject vehicle capable of traveling by an automated driving function and performs a control related to the automated driving function is configured to grasp an abnormal state of a physical condition caused in a driver of the subject vehicle, and grasp a travel control mode in which the automated driving function is in operation, the travel control mode being included in a plurality of traveling control modes included in autonomous travel control without obligation for the driver to monitor surroundings.

Abstract: A seat control device is for a subject vehicle equipped with a driver monitor. The driver monitor is configured to monitor a driver's state. The seat control device is configured to control a state of a driver's seat on which a driver is to be seated. The seat control device includes a control grasping unit and a reclining control unit. The control grasping unit is configured to grasp whether the subject vehicle travels under an automated driving control that does not oblige the driver to monitor surroundings. The reclining control unit is configured to, when the subject vehicle travels under the automated driving control, control a reclining state of the driver's seat, such that the driver is included in a detection range of the driver monitor.

Abstract: An automated driving control apparatus that enables traveling of a subject vehicle using an automated driving function is configured to grasp whether a driver of the subject vehicle grips a steering wheel, permit a transition from a driving assistance control with obligation for the driver to grip the steering wheel to an autonomous travel control, and cause a start notification to be issued to the driver. A hands-on notification that prompts the driver to grip the steering wheel is issued when it is grasped that the driver stops gripping the steering wheel during a period after at least one of transition conditions is satisfied and before the start notification is issued.

Abstract: A securing tool for a heat retention block covering a turbine casing main body includes: a securing rod, one end of which has an engaging portion with a protrusion; and a socket. The socket includes a guide groove, into which the protrusion of the securing rod is inserted, and a recessed groove. The guide groove includes a first guide groove, which extends in the socket axis direction from a starting end to a terminal end, and a second guide groove, the starting end of which is connected to the terminal end, and which extends from the starting end to a terminal end in a circumferential direction relative to the socket axis. The second guide groove is connected to the recessed groove.

Abstract: Disclosed is a frozen fresh yeast formed body that is obtained by freezing fresh yeast without adding edible fat and oil or an emulsifier, maintains the leavening power of fresh yeast even after long-term storage, is not tightly consolidated with other frozen formed bodies and can be easily separated from other frozen formed bodies even when consolidated with the other frozen formed bodies, and is countable to weigh the amount of yeast. The frozen fresh yeast formed body is obtained by freezing fresh yeast and has an almost spherical shape whose maximum width is 2 to 20 cm. The frozen fresh yeast formed body has a yeast content of 25 to 40% by weight in terms of dry weight and a moisture content of 60 to 75% by weight with respect to a total weight thereof. It is preferred that a maximum contact area between the frozen fresh yeast formed bodies is 20% or less of a total surface area of the single formed body.

Abstract: A securing tool for a heat retention block covering a turbine casing main body includes: a securing rod, one end of which has an engaging portion with a protrusion; and a socket. The socket includes a guide groove, into which the protrusion of the securing rod is inserted, and a recessed groove. The guide groove includes a first guide groove, which extends in the socket axis direction from a starting end to a terminal end, and a second guide groove, the starting end of which is connected to the terminal end, and which extends from the starting end to a terminal end in a circumferential direction relative to the socket axis. The second guide groove is connected to the recessed groove.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus comprises an image sensor, a display, a processor; and a memory holding a program which makes the processor function as a focus detection unit for detecting a focus position of the imaging lens, an imaging control unit configured to carry out the focus bracketing, and a display control unit configured to cause the display device to display a guide indicating a first area and a second area before the focus bracketing is carried out, the first area being an area in which an object suitable for focus detection of the imaging lens by the focus detection unit is arranged, and the second area being an area in which an object suitable for a user to determine an image that is in focus is arranged.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus that is capable of correcting an in-focus position even if a state of an optical system changes. A focus detecting unit receives an incident light beam from an object. The focus detecting unit includes a focus detecting sensor that converts a light amount distribution of an object image into an electrical signal, an image forming lens that makes the incident light beam form object images on the sensor, a field mask arranged at the object side of the lens and having an opening for defining an image field of the object images, a storage unit that stores an initial value about the opening that is comparable with the output signal, and a correction unit that sets a correction value for detecting a focusing state to an object based on a value about the opening calculated from the output signal and the initial value.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus comprises an image sensor, a display, a processor; and a memory holding a program which makes the processor function as a focus detection unit for detecting a focus position of the imaging lens, an imaging control unit configured to carry out the focus bracketing, and a display control unit configured to cause the display device to display a guide indicating a first area and a second area before the focus bracketing is carried out, the first area being an area in which an object suitable for focus detection of the imaging lens by the focus detection unit is arranged, and the second area being an area in which an object suitable for a user to determine an image that is in focus is arranged.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes: an image sensor configured to capture an object image; a first focus detection unit configured to perform focus detection based on a pair of image signals generated by the image sensor; a second focus detection unit configured to image the object image on a focus detection element as a pair of images, and perform focus detection based on a pair of image signals; a setting unit configured to set an AF correction value used in correction of a focus detection result by the second focus detection unit; and a determining unit configured to determine accuracy of the AF correction value, based on a difference between a focus detection result by the first focus detection unit and a focus detection result by the second focus detection unit.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes: an image sensor configured to capture an object image; a first focus detection unit configured to perform focus detection based on a pair of image signals generated by the image sensor; a second focus detection unit configured to image the object image on a focus detection element as a pair of images, and perform focus detection based on a pair of image signals; a setting unit configured to set an AF correction value used in correction of a focus detection result by the second focus detection unit; and a determining unit configured to determine accuracy of the AF correction value, based on a difference between a focus detection result by the first focus detection unit and a focus detection result by the second focus detection unit.

Abstract: Reducing number of components in a case where a plurality of locking mechanism is being used.

Abstract: Reducing number of components in a case where a plurality of locking mechanism is being used.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salix plant named ‘golden Sunshine’, characterized by its golden-colored spring foliage that matures to chartreuse-colored autumn foliage, and compact growth habit.