Abstract: Provided is an information processing program for causing a computer to realize: a game execution unit (113) that consumes a first parameter to execute a first game in the case where it is determined on the basis of the first parameter that it is possible to execute the first game; a first recovery unit (115) that recovers the first parameter up to a first recovery upper-limit value as time elapses; a second recovery unit (117) that recovers a second parameter, which is different from the first parameter, up to a second recovery upper-limit value as time elapses; and an instructed recovery unit (119) that, in the case where an instruction from a player is accepted, consumes the second parameter using a second parameter consumption amount based on the current amount of the second parameter and recovers the first parameter on the basis of the consumption amount. This makes it possible to provide a game with which the motivation of the player to participate in the game and to continue the game can be enhanced.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing program for causing a computer to realize: a game execution unit that consumes a first parameter to execute a first game in the case where it is determined on the basis of the first parameter that it is possible to execute the first game; a first recovery unit that recovers the first parameter up to a first recovery upper-limit value as time elapses; a second recovery unit that recovers a second parameter, which is different from the first parameter, up to a second recovery upper-limit value as time elapses; and an instructed recovery unit that, in the case where an instruction from a player is accepted, consumes the second parameter using a second parameter consumption amount based on the current amount of the second parameter and recovers the first parameter on the basis of the consumption amount.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing program for causing a computer to realize: a game execution unit that consumes a first parameter to execute a first game in the case where it is determined on the basis of the first parameter that it is possible to execute the first game; a first recovery unit that recovers the first parameter up to a first recovery upper-limit value as time elapses; a second recovery unit that recovers a second parameter, which is different from the first parameter, up to a second recovery upper-limit value as time elapses; and an instructed recovery unit that, in the case where an instruction from a player is accepted, consumes the second parameter using a second parameter consumption amount based on the current amount of the second parameter and recovers the first parameter on the basis of the consumption amount.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide nucleic acid molecules that enable highly sensitive detection of ligands (e.g., patulin). It is another object of the present invention to provide a screening method for nucleic acid molecules that enable highly sensitive detection of ligands (e.g., patulin), and a method for screening for nucleic acid molecules used for the optimization of nucleic acid molecules that enable highly sensitive detection of ligands (e.g., patulin). It is a further object of the present invention to provide a method for effectively removing ligands from samples containing ligands (e.g., patulin). According to the present invention, there is provided a loop-structured nucleic acid molecule for detection of ligands (e.g., patulin) having a DNA aptamer and a DNAzyme, wherein the sequence is modified between the DNA aptamer region and the DNAzyme.

Abstract: A lens apparatus has a focusing lens unit, a separating optical unit disposed on an optical axis of the lens apparatus, a focus detection unit that detects focus condition using a light beam from the separating optical unit, a first drive unit that drives the focusing lens unit based on an output of the focus detection unit, and a second drive unit that drives the separating optical unit. An optical separating surface that the separating optical unit has reflectance that varies continuously in a first direction. The second drive unit drives or moves the separating optical unit in the first direction.

Abstract: A camera system is disclosed which allows different types of lens apparatuses to be used in combination with a single image-taking apparatus without requiring changes of focus control signals on the side of the image-taking apparatus depending on the type of a lens apparatus mounted on the image-taking apparatus. The camera system includes an image-taking apparatus which outputs a focus control signal and a lens apparatus which includes a focus lens and is mounted on the image-taking apparatus. The lens apparatus includes a controller which produces a drive signal according to a type of focus of the lens apparatus based on the focus control signal and controls drive of the focus lens based on the drive signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is an image-taking lens system, with which the optimum image-forming position can be detected accurately regardless of whether an auxiliary lens system is inserted or not, and with little blurring of the image on the output screen during wobbling. The image-taking lens system includes a light amount adjustment stop; a relay lens unit having an image-forming action; a wobbling lens unit arranged within the relay lens unit, the wobbling lens unit being driven by an amplitude in an optical axis direction; and an auxiliary lens system which can be inserted into and removed from the relay lens unit, the auxiliary lens system shifting a focal length of the overall image-taking lens system. The amplitude by which the wobbling lens unit is driven is set depending on whether the auxiliary lens system is inserted or removed.

Abstract: A lens apparatus has a focusing lens unit, a separating optical unit disposed on an optical axis of the lens apparatus, a focus detection unit that detects focus condition using a light beam from the separating optical unit, a first drive unit that drives the focusing lens unit based on an output of the focus detection unit, and a second drive unit that drives the separating optical unit. An optical separating surface that the separating optical unit has reflectance that varies continuously in a first direction. The second drive unit drives or moves the separating optical unit in the first direction.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide means for efficiently obtaining peptides that exhibit a high affinity toward a given target.

Abstract: A drive controller of a lens apparatus including a first lens unit movable to perform manual focus and a second lens unit disposed closer to an image than the first lens unit. The drive controller includes a detection device detecting a focal state of the lens apparatus, a storage device storing the detected focal state, and a control device controlling focus by driving the second lens unit to a focal position based on the detected focal state. The control device performs a compensation operation on the manual focus with the focus control after completion of the manual focus. The drive controller eliminates a clutch mechanism for selecting drive systems for the manual focus and focus adjustment and performs a focus adjustment (a compensation operation) after completion of the manual focus while minimizing a space needed for a rear focus unit to move.

Abstract: A control apparatus of a zoom lens is disclosed which automatically and accurately performs flange focal distance adjustment with a simple structure in a zoom lens of a rear focus type. The control apparatus comprises a memory which stores in-focus position data of a second lens unit with respect to the position of a first lens unit which provides variable magnification. A controller sets a reference position of the second lens unit for position control of the second lens unit with the in-focus position data based on an in-focus position of the second lens unit for an object at anywhere from the minimum object distance to the infinite distance when the first lens unit is located at the wide-angle end.

Abstract: A drive controller of a lens apparatus including a first lens unit movable to perform manual focus and a second lens unit disposed closer to an image than the first lens unit. The drive controller includes a detection device detecting a focal state of the lens apparatus, a storage device storing the focal state detected by the detection device, and a control device controlling focus for driving the second lens unit to a focal position on the basis of the focal state detected by the detection device. The control device also performs a compensation operation on the manual focus with the focus control after completion of the manual focus. The drive controller eliminates a clutch mechanism for selecting drive systems for the manual focus and for focus adjustment and performs a focus adjustment (a compensation operation) after completion of the manual focus while minimizing a space needed for a rear focus unit to move.

Abstract: A diffractive optical element, which is used for an optical system of an exposure apparatus, includes a light-shielding member composed of a laminated layer of Cr oxide and Cr at a periphery of an effective area.

Abstract: In a zoom lens in/from which a magnification changing optical unit for changing an overall focal length of the zoom lens can be inserted/removed, wherein a wobbling unit which can be slightly amplitude-driven in an optical axis direction to detect a best imaging position is placed closer to an image side than an insertion position of said magnification changing optical unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is an image-taking lens system, with which the optimum image-forming position can be detected accurately regardless of whether an auxiliary lens system is inserted or not, and with little blurring of the image on the output screen during wobbling. The image-taking lens system includes a light amount adjustment stop; a relay lens unit having an image-forming action; a wobbling lens unit arranged within the relay lens unit, the wobbling lens unit being driven by an amplitude in an optical axis direction; and an auxiliary lens system which can be inserted into and removed from the relay lens unit, the auxiliary lens system shifting a focal length of the overall image-taking lens system. The amplitude by which the wobbling lens unit is driven is set depending on whether the auxiliary lens system is inserted or removed.

Abstract: A camera system is disclosed which allows different types of lens apparatuses to be used in combination with a single image-taking apparatus without requiring changes of focus control signals on the side of the image-taking apparatus depending on the type of a lens apparatus mounted on the image-taking apparatus. The camera system includes an image-taking apparatus which outputs a focus control signal and a lens apparatus which includes a focus lens and is mounted on the image-taking apparatus. The lens apparatus includes a controller which produces a drive signal according to a type of focus of the lens apparatus based on the focus control signal and controls drive of the focus lens based on the drive signal.

Abstract: A control apparatus of a zoom lens is disclosed which automatically and accurately performs flange focal distance adjustment with a simple structure in a zoom lens of a rear focus type. The control apparatus comprises a memory which stores in-focus position data of a second lens unit with respect to the position of a first lens unit which provides variable magnification. A controller sets a reference position of the second lens unit for position control of the second lens unit with the in-focus position data based on an in-focus position of the second lens unit for an object at anywhere from the minimum object distance to the infinite distance when the first lens unit is located at the wide-angle end.

Abstract: A zoom lens includes, in order from an object side to an image side, a first lens unit of positive refractive power, a second lens unit of negative refractive power arranged to move during a variation of magnification, a third lens unit arranged to move during a variation of magnification, and a fourth lens unit of positive refractive power, the first lens unit including a first lens subunit of negative refractive power, a second lens subunit of positive refractive power arranged to move during focusing, and a third lens subunit of positive refractive power, wherein the zoom lens satisfies the following conditions: 1.95<&dgr;&bgr;1+&dgr;&bgr;24<2.05 2<|f12/f11|<4.

Abstract: In a zoom lens in/from which a magnification changing optical unit for changing an overall focal length of the zoom lens can be inserted/removed, wherein a wobbling unit which can be slightly amplitude-driven in an optical axis direction to detect a best imaging position is placed closer to an image side than an insertion position of said magnification changing optical unit.

Abstract: A grating member comprising a diffraction grating having a periodic structure for converting an incident wavefront at the central area into a prescribed wavefront is provided with a light-shielding member comprising a UV-light absorbing material at the periphery of the grating member in order to reduce excess light and scattered light.