Abstract: A processing system includes a control unit that generates positional information related to a position of a measuring unit at a time of measuring a processing object and outputs the generated positional information and a generation period signal indicating a period during which the positional information is generated, an acquisition unit that acquires the positional information and the generation period signal which have been output, an acquisition interval calculation unit that calculates a statistical value indicating an interval between acquisition periods regarding a plurality of generation period signals acquired by the acquisition unit, an estimation unit that estimates the period during which the positional information is generated on the basis of the statistical value calculated by the acquisition interval calculation unit, and a shape calculation unit that calculates a shape of the processing object based on measurement information, the positional information, and the period estimated by the estimat

Abstract: An information processing device to process a two-dimensional image generated by an imaging unit in a machine tool including an attachment unit to which the imaging unit or a tool is attachable, the attachment unit moving to image an image of a workpiece placed in the machine tool, the imaging unit imaging the image of the workpiece at an imaging position, the information processing device including a computation unit for (i) calculating a position of the workpiece based on an image imaged after the imaging unit has moved to a predetermined position based on machine coordinates of the machine tool, and (ii) detecting an edge of the workpiece from the two-dimensional image imaged by the imaging unit at an imaging position after the imaging unit has been moved from the predetermined position to the imaging position, and calculating a length of the workpiece from detected edges.

Abstract: Provided is a machine tool including: an image acquiring unit that acquires an image of an imaging target; a movement mechanism that relatively moves the imaging target and the image acquiring unit; and a control unit, wherein the movement mechanism relatively moves the imaging target and the image acquiring unit by a known distance in an imaging direction of the image acquiring unit or in a direction substantially perpendicular to the imaging direction, and the image acquiring unit acquires images of the imaging target before and after the movement, and the control unit calculates a distance between the image acquiring unit and the imaging target in the imaging direction based on a movement distance or a length measured in the two acquired images. This enables distance measurement to be performed in a short time without making contact with an object to be measured.

Abstract: Provided is a machine tool including: an image acquiring unit that acquires an image of an imaging target; a movement mechanism that relatively moves the imaging target and the image acquiring unit; and a control unit, wherein the movement mechanism relatively moves the imaging target and the image acquiring unit by a known distance in an imaging direction of the image acquiring unit or in a direction substantially perpendicular to the imaging direction, and the image acquiring unit acquires images of the imaging target before and after the movement, and the control unit calculates a distance between the image acquiring unit and the imaging target in the imaging direction based on a movement distance or a length measured in the two acquired images. This enables distance measurement to be performed in a short time without making contact with an object to be measured.

Abstract: A processing system includes a machine tool including a measuring unit which outputs measurement information for calculating a shape of a processing object, a control unit which generates position information related to a position of the measuring unit at the time of measuring the processing object and outputs the generated position information and a generation time signal indicating a time at which the position information is generated, an acquisition unit which acquires the output position information and the generation time signal, an estimation unit which estimates the time at which the position information is generated on the basis of a time at which the acquisition unit acquires the generation time signal, and a shape calculation unit which calculates a shape of the processing object on the basis of the measurement information, the position information, and the time estimated by the estimation unit.

Abstract: A processing system includes a control unit that generates positional information related to a position of a measuring unit at a time of measuring a processing object and outputs the generated positional information and a generation period signal indicating a period during which the positional information is generated, an acquisition unit that acquires the positional information and the generation period signal which have been output, an acquisition interval calculation unit that calculates a statistical value indicating an interval between acquisition periods regarding a plurality of generation period signals acquired by the acquisition unit, an estimation unit that estimates the period during which the positional information is generated on the basis of the statistical value calculated by the acquisition interval calculation unit, and a shape calculation unit that calculates a shape of the processing object based on measurement information, the positional information, and the period estimated by the estimat

Abstract: A first aspect of the present invention includes: a monitored process management unit configured to register identification information of a monitored process, which is an execution entity of an application program and which is to be monitored, in a monitored process list and, when there is an inquiry as to whether or not an arbitrary process is a monitored process from an inquiry source, configured to inquire the monitored process list for identification information of the arbitrary process, and moreover configured to return information on whether or not the arbitrary process is a monitored process to the inquiry source; and a notification receiving unit configured to receive, when a distributed object creation management apparatus configured to create a distributed object server and retain identification information of the distributed object server receives a usage request of a distributed object server from a monitored process, a prescribed notification from the distributed object creation management appar

Abstract: A measurement apparatus includes a measuring probe, a power supply provided to the measuring probe, a first communication circuit supplied power from the power supply and configured to perform communication of a type-1 signal via a first communication, the type-1 signal containing information regarding measurement performed in the measuring probe, and a second communication circuit supplied power from the power supply and configured to perform communication of a type-2 signal via a second communication, the type-2 signal containing information regarding power supply performed in the power supply, the second communication being more reliable than the first communication.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a main hardware processor capable of controlling a first snapshot data acquisition process of storing to-be-saved information regarding the image forming apparatus as first snapshot data in a non-volatile storage device in response to a turn-off operation of a main power switch, and a sub hardware processor capable of monitoring an operating state of the main power switch in a power-saving state of the image forming apparatus. After the turn-off operation is detected in the power-saving state, the main hardware processor starts a return process of causing the state of the image forming apparatus to return from the power-saving state. When a turn-on operation of the main power switch is detected after the turn-off operation is detected in the power-saving state and before the return process is completed, the sub hardware processor resets the main hardware processor in response to the turn-on operation.

Abstract: A measurement apparatus includes: a measuring probe; a power supply unit provided to the measuring probe; a first communication unit supplied power from the power supply unit and configured to perform communication of a type-1 signal via first communication means, the type-1 signal containing information regarding measurement performed in the measuring probe; and a second communication unit supplied power from the power supply unit and configured to perform communication of a type-2 signal via second communication means, the type-2 signal containing information regarding power supply performed in the power supply unit, the second communication means being more reliable than the first communication means. The measurement apparatus and a measurement system both having this configuration are capable of ensuring continuity of measurement performed with the measuring probe.

Abstract: An object is to measure the shape of an object to be measured under a more appropriate condition. A shape measuring device includes a projection unit configured to project a pattern onto a measurement target by light, an image capturing unit configured to capture a picture image of the measurement target onto which the pattern is projected by the projection unit, a movement unit capable of moving a projected position of the pattern on the measurement target by relatively moving the projection unit and the measurement target, and a region-of-interest setting unit configured to set a region of interest for acquiring information used to measure the measurement target to be in at least part of a region captured by the image capturing unit, so as to include an image of the pattern.

Abstract: A first aspect of the present invention includes: a monitored process management unit configured to register identification information of a monitored process, which is an execution entity of an application program and which is to be monitored, in a monitored process list and, when there is an inquiry as to whether or not an arbitrary process is a monitored process from an inquiry source, configured to inquire the monitored process list for identification information of the arbitrary process, and moreover configured to return information on whether or not the arbitrary process is a monitored process to the inquiry source; and a notification receiving unit configured to receive, when a distributed object creation management apparatus configured to create a distributed object server and retain identification information of the distributed object server receives a usage request of a distributed object server from a monitored process, a prescribed notification from the distributed object creation management appar

Abstract: An image forming apparatus can change an operating state between a normal mode and a power saving mode having power consumption lower than that of the normal mode. The image forming apparatus sets a detection range based on at least one of an angle of a manipulation panel, existence or non-existence of an output to the sheet discharge unit, and existence or non-existence of placement of the authentication device. The image forming apparatus detects an approach of a human body when the operating state is in the power saving mode. When a sensor detects that the human body approaches the detection range, the image forming apparatus returns the operating state from the power saving mode to the normal mode.

Abstract: Touch panel input device including: display panel having display surface; display controller causing display of button image on the display surface, the button image used for receiving touch operation performed by user; touch position detector detecting touch position of the display surface by detecting X and Y coordinates on X-Y rectangular coordinate system; area specifier specifying first area and second area of the display surface, the first area being area at which the button image is to be displayed, the second area being remaining area of display surface; and detection instructor referring to result of the specification by the area specifier and instructing the touch position detector (i) to perform touch position detection with respect to an area corresponding to the first area and (ii) to put in off state touch position detection with respect to an area corresponding to at least a part of the second area.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a main hardware processor capable of controlling a first snapshot data acquisition process of storing to-be-saved information regarding the image forming apparatus as first snapshot data in a non-volatile storage device in response to a turn-off operation of a main power switch, and a sub hardware processor capable of monitoring an operating state of the main power switch in a power-saving state of the image forming apparatus. After the turn-off operation is detected in the power-saving state, the main hardware processor starts a return process of causing the state of the image forming apparatus to return from the power-saving state. When a turn-on operation of the main power switch is detected after the turn-off operation is detected in the power-saving state and before the return process is completed, the sub hardware processor resets the main hardware processor in response to the turn-on operation.

Abstract: An object is to measure the shape of an object to be measured under a more appropriate condition. A shape measuring device includes a projection unit configured to project a pattern onto a measurement target by light, an image capturing unit configured to capture a picture image of the measurement target onto which the pattern is projected by the projection unit, a movement unit capable of moving a projected position of the pattern on the measurement target by relatively moving the projection unit and the measurement target, and a region-of-interest setting unit configured to set a region of interest for acquiring information used to measure the measurement target to be in at least part of a region captured by the image capturing unit, so as to include an image of the pattern.

Abstract: A profile measuring apparatus includes: a light source device from which a projection light is irradiated, the projection light having a light amount changing with lapse of time in a first period and a predetermined spatial distribution; an imaging element; a second period setting section which sets a second period including at least a part of the first period; and a profile information obtaining section which obtains an information of the profile of the object based on an image data taken by the imaging element in the second period. The second period setting section sets the second period based on a light amount of a light which comes into the imaging element at the time of an imaging performed before one imaging performed in the second period; and a light amount change pattern of the projection light changing with lapse of time in the first period.

Abstract: Touch panel input device including: display panel having display surface; display controller causing display of button image on the display surface, the button image used for receiving touch operation performed by user; touch position detector detecting touch position of the display surface by detecting X and Y coordinates on X-Y rectangular coordinate system; area specifier specifying first area and second area of the display surface, the first area being area at which the button image is to be displayed, the second area being remaining area of display surface; and detection instructor referring to result of the specification by the area specifier and instructing the touch position detector (i) to perform touch position detection with respect to an area corresponding to the first area and (ii) to put in off state touch position detection with respect to an area corresponding to at least a part of the second area.