Abstract: A multilayer ceramic electronic device includes a multilayer chip having a plurality of dielectric layers and a plurality of internal electrode layers facing each other through each of the plurality of dielectric layers, an external electrode that is provided on an end face of the multilayer chip in a second direction orthogonal to a first direction in which the plurality of internal electrode layers face each other, and has a plurality of glass portions that are spaced from each other on a surface of the external electrode, and a plated layer that is provided on the external electrode and has discontinuous portions on the plurality of glass portions.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus including the following elements is disclosed. An optical bandpass filter causes visible light and near-infrared light to selectively pass through. An image capturing element outputs a first signal indicating light intensity of the visible light and the near-infrared light and a second signal indicating light intensity of the near-infrared light. A subtractor outputs a third signal by subtracting the second signal from the first signal. A multiplier outputs a fourth signal at a signal level not more than the signal level of the second signal by multiplying the second signal by a control value. An adder outputs an image signal by adding the fourth signal to the third signal. A luminance matrix circuit outputs luminance information on the visible region of the image signal. A luminance level determination circuit supplies the multiplier with the control value corresponding to a luminance level of the visible region.

Abstract: An imaging device according to the present disclosure includes a housing, a lens unit, a heater, an imaging unit, a temperature sensor, and a heater control unit. The lens unit is attached to the housing. The heater is provided in the lens unit. The imaging unit, the temperature sensor, and the heater control unit are housed in the housing. The imaging unit outputs an optical image formed by a light flux transmitted through the lens unit as an image signal. The heater control unit controls the heater in accordance with a temperature detection value by the temperature sensor.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a multifocal lens switchable between a plurality of types of angular fields, an angular field controller, an image sensor, a signal processor, and an image processor. The angular field controller receives angular field information indicating an angular field used for capturing an image, and controls the angular field of the multifocal lens based on the angular field information. The image sensor converts light passing through the multifocal lens into an electrical signal. The signal processor converts the electrical signal into an image signal. The image processor receives the angular field information and the image signal, performs predetermined image processing on the image signal based on a parameter which is predetermined in accordance with the angular field information, and externally outputs the image data obtained by the image processing.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a camera apparatus that can take images over a long period of time while automatically controlling, in white balance, the images.

Abstract: A Ceramic Bonding Copper (CBC) substrate used in semiconductor modules includes a ceramic plate having foil-shaped copper plates bonded to the ceramic plate by the direct copper bonding method. A circuit pattern is formed on one of the copper plates. The ceramic plate is fabricated by sintering at high temperature an alumina powder compact containing zirconia and one or more of the following additives: yttria, calcia, magnesia, and ceria. The flexural strength and the thermal conductivity of the alumnina ceramic plate of the invention are remarkably improved, facilitating a reduction in the thickness of the ceramic plate. The reduction in thickness of the CBC substrate further improves the ability of the semiconductor device to radiate heat and therefore increases the current carrying capability of the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A rotatable polygon mirror comprising a transparent regular polygonal cylinder having the sides of a regular polygon. The sides are rotationally symmetrical with one another relative to a rotating axis of the transparent regular polygonal cylinder. The transparent regular polygonal cylinder has inner surfaces in the body of the transparent regular polygonal cylinder which correspond to the respective sides of the regular polygon, where the inner surfaces consist of total internal reflection surfaces.

Abstract: Polyurethane polymers of 15 to 60% in ethylene oxide content obtained by causing a base polymer, which is comosed of polyethylene glycol of 200 to 600 in average molecular weight and polyalkyl ether polyol which is 500 to 3000 in average molecular weight and in which C=3 or above, to react with polyisocyanate in the range of 20 to 100% of the polyethylene glycol in the base polymer. A chain extending agent may be used together during the reaction. The polymers have high moisture permeability which is 1500 g/m.sup.2.24 hr./20 .mu.or above, a low swelling ratio that is 10% or below, 100% modulus is 30 kg/cm.sup.2 or above, and satisfactory toughness.

Abstract: A multiphase solid-state contactor for controlling a principal circuit, comprising a plurality of thyristors connected in anti-parallel relation, and an electronic control circuit connected to the thyristors including a firing control circuit, an input circuit and a surge absorbing circuit. The input circuit may include a rectifier and voltage detector for compensating for variations in the operating voltage of the principal circuit. Each of the firing control circuit, the input circuit and the surge absorbing circuit may comprise separate printed circuit boards which may be mounted in stacked relation in a casing for ease of handling and repair. Auxiliary terminals are also provided for outputting an auxiliary output signal from the device.

Abstract: A moisture permeable protector such as gloves, fingerstalls, etc. for protecting hands and fingers at workshop, etc. utilizing a polyurethane film which has excellent moisture permeability. The film is made of polyurethane polymer having a polyoxyethylene content of 15-62% in a polyesterpolyol having a molecular weight of 3000 or less. The moisture permeability (g/m.sup.2,24 hours) of the film is 1500 or higher per 45 micron thickness, and the water absorption swelling ratio is 30% or less.