Abstract: The present invention includes: a light-transmissive reaction cell (21) into which a process gas is supplied and the process gas is photochemically reacted by laser light; a metal mirror (19) which is set up outside of the light-transmissive reaction cell (21) so as to encompass the light-transmissive reaction cell (21), and which reflects laser light; and a cryostat (11) which is configured to accommodate the light-transmissive reaction cell (21), the metal mirror (19), and a cryogenic liquid (12), and which maintains a temperature of the metal mirror (19) at a cryogenic temperature by the cryogenic liquid (12).

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes an imaging unit operable to capture a subject image to generate image data, a controller operable to calculate a target exposure value based on the image data and control exposure based on a first shooting parameter set by a user to obtain the target exposure value, and a display unit operable to provide a display. The controller calculates a first suitable range which is a range of the first shooting parameter for obtaining the target exposure value, and calculates a second shooting parameter based on the target exposure value and the first shooting parameter set by the user. The display unit displays exposure guide information including the first shooting parameter set by the user, information representing the first suitable range, and the calculated second shooting parameter.

Abstract: The method for producing a photovoltaic cell includes applying, on a partial region of one surface side of a semiconductor substrate, a first p-type diffusion layer forming composition including a p-type impurity-containing glass powder and a dispersion medium; applying, on at least a region other than the partial region on the surface of the semiconductor substrate, a second p-type diffusion layer forming composition which includes a p-type impurity-containing glass powder and a dispersion medium and in which a concentration of the p-type impurity is lower than that of the first p-type diffusion layer forming composition, where the first p-type diffusion layer forming composition is applied; heat-treating the semiconductor substrate on which the first p-type diffusion layer forming composition and the second p-type diffusion layer forming composition are applied to form a p-type diffusion layer; and forming an electrode on the partial region.

Abstract: The method for producing a photovoltaic cell includes applying, on a partial region of one surface side of a semiconductor substrate, a first n-type diffusion layer forming composition including an n-type impurity-containing glass powder and a dispersion medium; applying, on at least a region other than the partial region on the surface of the semiconductor substrate, a second n-type diffusion layer forming composition which includes an n-type impurity-containing glass powder and a dispersion medium and in which a concentration of the n-type impurity is lower than that of the first n-type diffusion layer forming composition, where the first n-type diffusion layer forming composition is applied; heat-treating the semiconductor substrate on which the first n-type diffusion layer forming composition and the second n-type diffusion layer forming composition are applied to form an n-type diffusion layer; and forming an electrode on the partial region.

Abstract: The method for producing a photovoltaic cell includes applying, on a partial region of one surface side of a semiconductor substrate, a first p-type diffusion layer forming composition including a p-type impurity-containing glass powder and a dispersion medium; applying, on at least a region other than the partial region on the surface of the semiconductor substrate, a second p-type diffusion layer forming composition which includes a p-type impurity-containing glass powder and a dispersion medium and in which a concentration of the p-type impurity is lower than that of the first p-type diffusion layer forming composition, where the first p-type diffusion layer forming composition is applied; heat-treating the semiconductor substrate on which the first p-type diffusion layer forming composition and the second p-type diffusion layer forming composition are applied to form a p-type diffusion layer; and forming an electrode on the partial region.

Abstract: The method for producing a photovoltaic cell includes applying, on a partial region of one surface side of a semiconductor substrate, a first n-type diffusion layer forming composition including an n-type impurity-containing glass powder and a dispersion medium; applying, on at least a region other than the partial region on the surface of the semiconductor substrate, a second n-type diffusion layer forming composition which includes an n-type impurity-containing glass powder and a dispersion medium and in which a concentration of the n-type impurity is lower than that of the first n-type diffusion layer forming composition, where the first n-type diffusion layer forming composition is applied; heat-treating the semiconductor substrate on which the first n-type diffusion layer forming composition and the second n-type diffusion layer forming composition are applied to form an n-type diffusion layer; and forming an electrode on the partial region.

Abstract: The method for producing a photovoltaic cell includes applying an n-type diffusion layer forming composition including an n-type impurity-containing glass powder and a dispersion medium onto a first region on one surface side of a semiconductor substrate; applying a p-type diffusion layer forming composition including a p-type impurity-containing glass powder and a dispersion medium onto a second region other than the first region on the surface of the semiconductor substrate where the first region is provided; a thermal diffusion process in which an n-type diffusion layer and a p-type diffusion layer are formed by heat-treating the semiconductor substrate onto which the n-type diffusion layer forming composition and the p-type diffusion layer forming composition are applied; and forming an electrode on each of the first region where the n-type diffusion layer is formed and the second region where the p-type diffusion layer is formed, respectively.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes an imaging unit operable to capture a subject image to generate image data, a controller operable to calculate a target exposure value based on the image data and control exposure based on a first shooting parameter set by a user to obtain the target exposure value, and a display unit operable to provide a display. The controller calculates a first suitable range which is a range of the first shooting parameter for obtaining the target exposure value, and calculates a second shooting parameter based on the target exposure value and the first shooting parameter set by the user. The display unit displays exposure guide information including the first shooting parameter set by the user, information representing the first suitable range, and the calculated second shooting parameter.

Abstract: A light-emitting element is provided having a layered structure composed of at least a light-emitting layer having a light-emitting region and a reflective layer for reflecting light emitted from the light-emitting region. Light emitted from the light-emitting region is extracted from a light-extracting surface distanced from the light-emitting region. A light-scattering portion is present in a part of the reflective layer.

Abstract: An image inspecting apparatus invention includes an original image storing memory 21 for storing an image data output from an image sensor 11, a filtering processing section 22 for obtaining a shading component-removed data in which the shading component is removed from the output image data, a preliminary processing memory 23 for storing the shading component-removed data, a block dividing/adding section 24 for dividing the shading component-removed data into blocks with a size of n×m and adding the shading component-removed data within the divided blocks to obtain a block divided/added data, a secondary processing memory 25 for storing the block divided/added data, a statistics processing section 26 for calculating an average value, a maximum value and a minimum value for the block divided/added data, a quality determining section 27 for determining a quality with the calculated average value, maximum value and minimum value and a determination result storing memory 28 for storing information for the block

Abstract: A remote control system which controls plural devices connected to a bus, and which includes: a set top box (2) that is operated by a controller (4); and a DVD player (1) that transmits, to the plural devices connected to the bus, a first command indicating that the DVD player (1) is currently outputting video. Upon receiving the first command, the set top box (2) transmits, to the DVD player (1) via the bus, a second command corresponding to an operating signal transmitted from the controller, and the DVD player (1) receives the second signal and executes a process corresponding to the second command.

Abstract: A remote control system which controls plural devices connected to a bus, and which includes: a set top box (2) that is operated by a controller (4); and a DVD player (1) that transmits, to the plural devices connected to the bus, a first command indicating that the DVD player (1) is currently outputting video. Upon receiving the first command, the set top box (2) transmits, to the DVD player (1) via the bus, a second command corresponding to an operating signal transmitted from the controller, and the DVD player (1) receives the second signal and executes a process corresponding to the second command.

Abstract: A light-emitting element is provided having a layered structure composed of at least a light-emitting layer having a light-emitting region and a reflective layer for reflecting light emitted from the light-emitting region. Light emitted from the light-emitting region is extracted from a light-extracting surface distanced from the light-emitting region. A light-scattering portion is present in a part of the reflective layer.

Abstract: A light-emitting element is provided having a layered structure composed of at least a light-emitting layer having a light-emitting region and a reflective layer for reflecting light emitted from the light-emitting region. Light emitted from the light-emitting region is extracted from a light-extracting surface distanced from the light-emitting region. A light-scattering portion is present in a part of the reflective layer.

Abstract: A light-emitting element having at least a light-emitting region arranged between a pair of electrodes is provided, in which the light-emitting region contains either (A) a light-emitting material, a compound capable of sustaining the charge transport, and a heavy metal as a mixture, or (B) a compound that is capable of sustaining the charge transport and that includes both of a portion for contributing to the charge transport and a portion for contributing to the light emission within the compound, and a heavy metal as a mixture. A method for producing the light-emitting element, and a display device in which a plurality of the light-emitting elements are used, are provided also.

Abstract: An image inspecting apparatus invention includes an original image storing memory 21 for storing an image data output from an image sensor 11, a filtering processing section 22 for obtaining a shading component-removed data in which the shading component is removed from the output image data, a preliminary processing memory 23 for storing the shading component-removed data, a block dividing/adding section 24 for dividing the shading component-removed data into blocks with a size of n×m and adding the shading component-removed data within the divided blocks to obtain a block divided/added data, a secondary processing memory 25 for storing the block divided/added data, a statistics processing section 26 for calculating an average value, a maximum value and a minimum value for the block divided/added data, a quality determining section 27 for determining a quality with the calculated average value, maximum value and minimum value and a determination result storing memory 28 for storing information for the block

Abstract: An apparatus for reading an image comprises an original mounting table for mounting an original, a first carriage which has a light source for irradiating light to the original and an optical system for guiding original-image light reflected from the original, and which moves along the original mounting table, a lens unit having a lens into which the original-image light enters and placed immediately under a passage on which the first carriage moves, a CCD assembly for receiving the original-image light passed through the lens and reading an image corresponding to the original-image light, a lens bracket cover having a bracket portion to which the CCD assembly is attached and a cover portion for covering the lens unit, and a lens base having the bracket portion of the lens bracket cover attached thereto, for supporting the lens unit.

Abstract: A light-emitting element is provided having a layered structure composed of at least a light-emitting layer having a light-emitting region and a reflective layer for reflecting light emitted from the light-emitting region. Light emitted from the light-emitting region is extracted from a light-extracting surface distanced from the light-emitting region. A light-scattering portion is present in a part of the reflective layer.

Abstract: A thin film EL device having high electroluminescent efficiency, a low operating voltage, and a long lifetime. A thin film EL device of the present invention uses, as a luminescent layer, a charge-transport luminescent material that has, within a molecule, a portion contributing to charge transport and a portion contributing to luminescence where at least two molecular orbitals contributing to luminescent transition are localized.

Abstract: A light-emitting element having at least a light-emitting region arranged between a pair of electrodes is provided, in which the light-emitting region contains either (A) a light-emitting material, a compound capable of sustaining the charge transport, and a heavy metal as a mixture, or (B) a compound that is capable of sustaining the charge transport and that includes both of a portion for contributing to the charge transport and a portion for contributing to the light emission within the compound, and a heavy metal as a mixture. A method for producing the light-emitting element, and a display device in which a plurality of the light-emitting elements are used, are provided also.