Abstract: In exhibition of a synthesized image which is obtained by synthesizing a virtual world image with a real world image observed from a viewpoint position and direction of a user, data representing a position and orientation of a user is acquired, a virtual image is generated based on the data representing the position and orientation of the user, and the virtual image is synthesized with a real image corresponding to the position and orientation of the user. Based on a measurable area of the position and orientation of the user, area data is set. Based on the data representing the position of the user and the area data, notification related to the measurable area is controlled.

Abstract: A cooking stove in which heat exchange between combustion gas and the bottom surface of a cooking container is sufficiently conducted and heat exchange efficiency is improved is provided. On a top plate 2, a plate 7 that supports a cooking container P is arranged concentrically with the burner head 5 of the burner 4 viewed from above. This plate 7 is disc-shaped where an opening 8 which is larger than the burner head 5 is defined at the center. Moreover, eight protrusions 9, 9 . . . having an angular cross section where slopes become gentler as they extend toward the outer circumferential side are spirally arranged around the opening 8 viewed from above, and these protrusions 9 are formed by press forming.

Abstract: An HDD case is provided that enables direct connection of an interface connector and houses an HDD and that is superior in regard to vibration absorption, sound insulation, radiating heat, and waterproofness, and that consists of (1) a rectangular box-like case body, (2) a cover that have a heat sink, mounted via an adhesive synthetic-resin mat, and sound-absorbing materials; (3) a relay board that includes an internal connector fitted with an interface connector of the HDD, an external connector exposed to the outside so as not to protrude beyond the outside surface of the cover when the cover is closed, and wiring that connects the connectors; and (4) a waterproof seal that is applied all along the mating surface between the cover and the opening at the top of the case body and between the cover and the upper opening surface of the external connector.

Abstract: A polishing pad includes a main body having a polishing surface and a backing that is affixed to the back surface of the main body. The elasticity of the main body is within the range of 600 psi-16000 psi and preferably within the range of 1600 psi-16000 psi when a compressive pressure of 2 psi-16 psi is applied, and the thickness of the main body is within the range of 0.5 mm-3.0 mm. The elasticity of the backing is lower than that of the main body and exceeds 300 psi when a compressive pressure of 2 psi-16 psi is applied.

Abstract: A fryer 1 is setup in a cooking area 70 of a restaurant or the like for use, and allows a standby temperature of cooking oil to be switched according to congestion of customers 7 in a hall 60 in the restaurant. The congestion of customers 7 is evaluated by counting per unit time the press count of an entrance switch 75 pressed when a customer 7 enters the hall 60. When the count number per unit time is equal to or greater than a predetermined count, the oil temperature in a oil vessel of the fryer 1 is set at a standby temperature T1 (degrees Celsius) allowing food materials to be quickly fried. On the other hand, if the count is smaller than p1 times, the oil temperature is set at a standby temperature T2 (degrees Celsius) lower than the standby temperature T1.

Abstract: To provide a storage water heater capable of increasing thermal efficiency and quickly boiling when tap water is supplied into a hot-water tank. A storage water heater 1 can heat low-temperature water having a high density because hot water in a hot-water tank 10 is led from a lead-in pipe 18 positioned at the bottom of the hot-water tank 10 to a gas heater 51. Also, a water supply pipe outlet 15 and a lead-in pipe inlet 19 are provided so as to be opposed to each other on the same axis. Therefore, when tap water is supplied from a water supply pipe 14, the tap water lower in temperature than the hot water in the hot-water tank 10 is preferentially led to the gas heater 51. With this, hot water at the lowest temperature in the hot-water tank 10 can be selectively heated, thereby increasing thermal efficiency.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus connected to a display apparatus, the information processing apparatus comprises an acquisition unit adapted to acquire a real image captured by an imaging apparatus; a generation unit adapted to generate a virtual image based on an orientation of said imaging apparatus; a detection unit adapted to detect a tilt of the real image; a correction unit adapted to correct the real image based on the detected tilt of said real image; a composite unit adapted to generate a composite image based on the corrected real image and the virtual image; and an output unit adapted to output the corrected composite image to said display apparatus.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for protecting an engine are disclosed which are capable of preventing damage to the engine or associated parts thereof. The engine is provided with an electronic control fuel injection system. A quasi-abnormality of at least one of variables in connection with the engine and the associated parts thereof, such as an engine cooling water, a fuel pressure or the like is detected by a sensor. When the quasi-abnormality of the variable and such a quasi-abnormal state lasts for a predetermined period of time, a throttle opening of an electronic control throttle is regulated so as to limit an engine rotational speed to a low rate.

Abstract: According to a gas table 1, combustion gas (including the flame) is jetted from a flame port 17 of a burner 14 diagonally upward entirely twisted in the burner circumferential direction. The combustion gas flows into plural combustion gas routes sectioned into spiral shape, and hits trivet claws 22, and goes through. That is, the combustion gas is guided in spiral shape by the trivet claws 22, and exhausted along a cooking container P bottom surface toward the outer circumferential direction. As a result, in the combustion gas route, the combustion gas is always subject to direction changing force and the flow thereof is disturbed, and accordingly, a heat transmission border film is unlikely to be formed on the cooking container P bottom surface, and the heat of the combustion gas is transmitted to the bottom surface of the cooking container P preferably.

Abstract: An input image is analyzed into document components. Preview data of the input image is generated based on a result of analysis. A function item that can be processed on the input image is selected based on the result of analysis. A function item is specified from among function items displayed on an operation display unit. A target area for specified function item is displayed together with the preview data on the operation display unit. A target area is specified from among target areas displayed on the operation display unit. New preview data that reflects the specified function item processed on specified target area is generated, and output to the operation display unit.

Abstract: a CCP-type thin-film magnetic head and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The CCP-type thin-film magnetic head includes a thin-film magnetic head element formed between the upper shield layer and the lower shield layer, and a side fill gap layer securing the insulating property, which is formed from both end faces of the thin-film magnetic head element, wherein a top surface of the lower shield layer is formed in a non-flat surface having a convex portion disposed at a center in a track width direction and a concave portion disposed at both sides in a track width direction of the convex portion, the thin-film magnetic head element is formed on the convex portion, and an buried gap layer contacting the side fill gap layer is formed in the concave portion.

Abstract: A set of objects to be rendered by an identical rendering method is specified from objects which form a virtual space. A hierarchical structure formed by the object included in the specified set is generated. The objects included in the specified set are rendered by the rendering method common to the objects included in this set in accordance with the generated hierarchical structure.

Abstract: A magnetic sensing element including a laminate and a bias layer is provided. A first reactive-ion-etching (RIE) stop layer is disposed on a free magnetic layer. Second RIE stop layers are disposed on bias layers. The first and second RIE stop layers function as stop layers when layers on the first and second RIE stop layers are removed by reactive ion etching in a production process. Reactive ion etching is completed when the first RIE stop layer and the second RIE stop layers are exposed, the first and second RIE stop layers being disposed at almost the same height. Also provided is a process for producing the magnetic sensing element.

Abstract: There is provided a magnetic detecting element and a method of manufacturing the same. An intermediate layer and a corrosion preventing layer are laminated on a free magnetic layer. The corrosion preventing layer prevents the free magnetic layer from corroding due to reactive ion etching. Therefore, a laminator can be correspondingly formed in a predetermined shape, and the free magnetic layer can be prevented from corroding. As a result, it is possible to manufacture a magnetic detecting element having excellent reproduction output.

Abstract: A calibration information calculation unit 340 calculates the first coordinate positions of feature points included in images obtained by an image sensing apparatus at timings from an instruction unit 350 using position data, on world coordinate system, of a plurality of feature points held by a world coordinate holding unit 310 and the measured values of a position/posture sensor 130 input to a data management unit 330 at the timings. The unit 340 receives the second coordinate positions, which are acquired by an image coordinate acquisition unit 320, of the feature points included in the images obtained by the image sensing device at the timings. The unit 340 calculates calibration information using the first and second coordinate positions.

Abstract: A viewpoint position/orientation is acquired (S1020). An area of an environment mapping image to be used for environment mapping on the environment mapping target area of a virtual object is specified on the basis of the viewpoint orientation (S1040 and S1060). An image in the specified area is environment-mapped on the environment mapping target area (S1060). An image is generated by seeing, from the viewpoint, a virtual space including the virtual object which has undergone environment mapping.

Abstract: A case for a computer is structured such that it can be freely designed and easily assembled or disassembled by a user. Desired functions can be freely assembled in the case, and the case is light in weight and compact. The case has a solid shape formed by a plurality of outer panels assembled together and into which are installed bays for mounting modules for computer. Switches and insertion/removal openings for external storage modules are at least provided on front side of the case, and connectors are at least provided on rear side. The outer panels are removably installed with screws on the outside of frame members that form outline of the solid shape. The frame members comprise outer frames that are arranged so as to form outline of each face of the solid shape, and corner parts that are arranged at the corners of the sold shape and connect adjacent outer frames. The outer frames and the corner parts are assembled with screws so that they are easy to disassemble.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a conveyer oven having a high heat efficiency and excellent cooking performance. Foods F are carried into a heating chamber 10 by a conveyer 60 and conveyed to the upper portion of the heating chamber. While the foods F are conveyed at the upper portion of the heating chamber, an eject nozzle 45 blows hot air to the foods F and simultaneously foods F are surrounded with remaining hot air. When cooking is finished, the foods F are conveyed downward to be carried out from the heating chamber 10. Therefore, heat from a heating means 20 is used effectively for cooking, that means heat efficiency is improved, which reduces fuel cost. Moreover, since the foods F are surrounded with remaining hot air, the foods F are evenly heated all over, whereby cooking performance is improved.

Abstract: An information presentation apparatus comprises an input unit, a measurement unit to measure a user's viewpoint position and pose, a model data storage unit to store virtual world model data, real world model data, and data necessary to generate a virtual world image, an annotation data storage unit to store data added to real and virtual worlds and displayed, a generation unit to generate an image of the virtual world by using information in the measurement unit, the model data storage unit and the annotation data storage unit, a user viewpoint image input unit to capture a real-world image viewed from the user's viewpoint, and an image display unit to display an image obtained by synthesizing the image from the generation unit and the image from the user viewpoint image input unit or the image from the user viewpoint image input unit, on a user's image display.

Abstract: A cutting tool for simultaneously carrying out a facing operation and a grooving operation on a target surface has a facing part and a grooving part that protrudes from and may be integrally formed with the facing part. The facing part has a facing surface for carrying out the facing operation and the grooving part has a grooving surface and is for cutting a groove of a specified depth and width on the target surface simultaneously as the cutting tool is moved in a specified forward direction parallel to the target surface. The dimensions of the facing and grooving parts, the roughness of their surfaces, the angles of their cutting edges and the sloping angles of the facing and grooving surfaces with respect to the forward direction are each required to be within a specified range. Where the grooving part protrudes from the facing part, the corners at which the facing surface joins the side surfaces of the grooving part are formed such that each corner has a beveled surface portion.