Abstract: A protection component (10) according to this disclosure configured to surround and protect a part to be protected of an object to be protected (60) has a first housing (20) and a second housing (30) capable of being fitted together and a filler (50) loaded into at least one of the housings, and the filler (50) loaded supports the object to be protected (60).

Abstract: Provided is a connector capable of sufficiently preventing a foreign matter from entering from outside by preventing a decrease in compressibility of a filler. A connector (10) according to this disclosure is a connector configured to cut an insulating sheath of a cable by a press-contact groove.

Abstract: Provided is a connector configured to prevent a filler and a contact from contacting an external component even during work or transportation. A connector (10) according to this disclosure includes a first fitting object (16) and a second fitting object (30) fitted together; a filler (70) provided in at least one of the first fitting object (16) and the second fitting object (30); and a contact (50) included in at least one of the first fitting object (16) and the second fitting object (30). The filler (70) and the contact (50) are located, in a corresponding fitting object, inside of a top end of a fitting side of the fitting object, in a state before the first fitting object (16) and the second fitting object (30) are fitted together.

Abstract: A branch connector capable of maintaining a sealing state for cables with different specifications is provided. A branch connector (10) configured to electrically connect cables together by cutting insulating sheaths in press-contact grooves includes a pair of first split housing (16) and a second split housing (30) that are coupled together via a connecting portion and can open and close, first holding portions (29) that are provided to the first split housing (16) and configured to hold the cables, and second holding portions (40) that are provided to the second split housing (30) and configured to hold the cables. In a state in which the first split housing (16) and the second split housing (30) are fitted together, the first holding portions (29) and the second holding portions (40) are in different locations from each other with respect to an extending direction of the cables and a direction perpendicular to the extending direction.

Abstract: Provided is a branch connector that can maintain waterproofness with respect to an individual product into which a filler is filled. The branch connector includes a pair of split housings (16, 30) connected by connecting portions (46, 47) and fitted into each other and a filler (70) filled into the pair of split housings (16, 30). The surface shape of the filler (70) is formed into the pair of split housings (16, 30) such that it corresponds to an inner surface shape of the pair of split housings (16, 30).

Abstract: Provided is a connector that can enhance the waterproof performance without reducing a pressure of a contact surface between fillers in a fitted state. A connector (10) according to the present disclosure includes a pair of fitting objects to be fitted to each other and a filler (70), a contact (50) and a wall (42) provided in the fitting objects. The wall (42) separates the filler (70) and the contact (50) after the fitting objects are fitted to each other.

Abstract: Provided is a connector capable of enhancing contact reliability between a cable and a contact by improving press-contact accuracy of the cable by the contact. The connector (10) configured to clamp a core wire of a cable by a press-contact portion includes: a pair of fitting objects fitted to each other; a contact (50) provided in the fitting objects and having a pair of press-contact portions; a first partition wall (18b1) formed in one of the fitting objects; and a second partition wall (33) formed in another one of the fitting objects, in which a pair of press-contact portions of the contact (50) are spaced apart from each other and are separated by the first partition wall (18b1) and the second partition wall (33) in a pair of fitting objects fitted to each other.

Abstract: A connector and a package body that can be transported without exposing a filler to the outside and can stably deliver predetermined performance during use are provided. A connector (10) comprises: a pair of a first fitting object (16) and a second fitting object (30); a first opening (29) and a second opening (44) formed respectively in the first fitting object (16) and the second fitting object (30) and opened to a fitting side; and a filler (70) provided inside at least one fitting object of the first fitting object (16) and the second fitting object (30), wherein, before the first fitting object (16) and the second fitting object (30) are fitted together, the filler (70) is located inside of an opening of a corresponding fitting object, and an end surface of the second fitting object (30) on the fitting side forms a plane.

Abstract: A first tone correction unit generates a second image signal by applying, to a first image signal, first tone correction processing conforming to a first tone correction characteristic. A second tone correction unit generates a fourth image signal by applying, to a third image signal, second tone correction processing conforming to a second tone correction characteristic. A generation unit generates a fifth image signal by compositing a luminance component of the second image signal and a color difference component of the fourth image signal. A first tone conversion unit generates a sixth image signal by applying, to the fifth image signal, first tone conversion processing conforming to a non-linear first tone conversion characteristic. The second tone correction characteristic is determined based on the first tone correction characteristic and a non-linear second tone conversion characteristic.

Abstract: Provided is a connector configured to prevent a filler and a contact from contacting an external component even during work or transportation. A connector (10) according to this disclosure includes a first fitting object (16) and a second fitting object (30) fitted together; a filler (70) provided in at least one of the first fitting object (16) and the second fitting object (30); and a contact (50) included in at least one of the first fitting object (16) and the second fitting object (30). The filler (70) and the contact (50) are located, in a corresponding fitting object, inside of a top end of a fitting side of the fitting object, in a state before the first fitting object (16) and the second fitting object (30) are fitted together.

Abstract: Provided is a connector capable of sufficiently preventing a foreign matter from entering from outside by preventing a decrease in compressibility of a filler. A connector (10) according to this disclosure is a connector configured to cut an insulating sheath of a cable by a press-contact groove.

Abstract: Provided is an image processing apparatus that can flexibly control the position of a virtual light source used for re-lighting processing and correct shading of an object, and a control method thereof. A shading condition detection unit calculates an evaluation value representing the condition of the shading for an object region within an image. A virtual light source control unit then sets a virtual light source based on the evaluation value, and a virtual light addition unit applies the effects of virtual light irradiated by the virtual light source in the image.

Abstract: Provided is a connector configured to sufficiently prevent foreign matter from entering from outside by controlling the surface pressure of the fillers. The connector (10) according to the present disclosure includes a pair of a first fitting object (16) and a second fitting object (30) capable of being fitted together; fillers (70) provided in the first fitting object (16) and the second fitting object (30), respectively; and a pressing portion provided, in a protruding manner, to an inner surface of at least one of the first fitting object (16) and the second fitting object (30). The pressing portion presses a corresponding one of the fillers toward the other one of the fillers provided in the other fitting object when the first fitting object (16) and the second fitting object (30) are fitted together.

Abstract: Provided is a connector capable of preventing foreign matter from entering from outside even under a high-vibration or high-temperature environment. The connector (10) according to the present disclosure includes a pair of a first fitting object (16) and a second fitting object (30) capable of being fitted together; a contact (50) provided to at least one of the first fitting object (16) and the second fitting object (30); and a first filler (70a) and a second filler (70b) provided respectively to the first fitting object (16) and the second fitting object (30), in which the first filler (70a) and the second filler (70b) are crushed and integrated to each other around the contact (50) when the first fitting object (16) and the second fitting object (30) are fitted together.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes an image sensor, a control unit, a first image processing unit, and a second image processing unit. The image sensor includes a plurality of pixels, each of which includes a photoelectric conversion unit which converts light into an electric charge. The control unit makes a first control line output a signal based on the electric charge of the photoelectric conversion unit to a first signal line, and makes a second control line output a signal based on the electric charge of the photoelectric conversion unit to a second signal line. The first image processing unit performs first image processing for the signal output to the second signal line. The second image processing unit performs second image processing for the signal output to the first signal line based on a result of the first image processing in the first image processing unit.

Abstract: A branch connector is capable of preventing cable breakage when subjected to vibration or shock. The branch connector (1) includes a pair of split housings capable of opening and closing with respect to each other, a relay contact (40) supported by the split housings and connecting electrically to a cable guided by the split housings in a closed state, and a cable holder, formed in the split housings to hold the cable, including a tight cable holder on the side closer to the relay contact (40) to hold the cable so that movement of the cable in a radial direction is relatively smaller when the split housings are in the closed state and a loose cable holder on the side farther from the relay contact (40) to hold the cable so that movement of the cable in a radial direction is relatively larger when the split housings are in the closed state.

Abstract: Provided is an image processing apparatus that can flexibly control the position of a virtual light source used for re-lighting processing and correct shading of an object, and a control method thereof. A shading condition detection unit calculates an evaluation value representing the condition of the shading for an object region within an image. A virtual light source control unit then sets a virtual light source based on the evaluation value, and a virtual light addition unit applies the effects of virtual light irradiated by the virtual light source in the image.

Abstract: Provided is a branch connector capable of achieving desired waterproofing functionality by supporting the waterproofing gel in a compressing manner, while stably maintaining a closed state by reducing repulsive force acting in an opening direction of a pair of split housings. The pair of split housings (a first split housing (10) and a second split housing (20)) includes a gel-escaping space (Z), formed around a gel-supporting space (Y), for accommodating portions of waterproofing gels (a first waterproofing gel (70) and a second waterproofing gel (80)) pushed out of the gel-supporting space (Y).

Abstract: Provided is a branch connector that can maintain waterproofness with respect to an individual product into which a filler is filled. The branch connector includes a pair of split housings (16, 30) connected by connecting portions (46, 47) and fitted into each other and a filler (70) filled into the pair of split housings (16, 30). The surface shape of the filler (70) is formed into the pair of split housings (16, 30) such that it corresponds to an inner surface shape of the pair of split housings (16, 30).

Abstract: A branch connector capable of maintaining a sealing state for cables with different specifications is provided. A branch connector (10) configured to electrically connect cables together by cutting insulating sheaths in press-contact grooves includes a pair of first split housing (16) and a second split housing (30) that are coupled together via a connecting portion and can open and close, first holding portions (29) that are provided to the first split housing (16) and configured to hold the cables, and second holding portions (40) that are provided to the second split housing (30) and configured to hold the cables. In a state in which the first split housing (16) and the second split housing (30) are fitted together, the first holding portions (29) and the second holding portions (40) are in different locations from each other with respect to an extending direction of the cables and a direction perpendicular to the extending direction.