Abstract: Provided are an information processing apparatus and an information processing method, an imaging apparatus, a mobile device, and a computer program that performs processing for controlling exposure of an in-vehicle camera. The information processing apparatus includes: a recognition unit that recognizes an image after an output signal of an image sensor is processed by a processing unit; and a control unit that controls at least one of imaging operation of the image sensor or processing operation in the processing unit on the basis of a recognition result of the recognition unit. The image sensor is mounted on a vehicle and used, and the recognition unit image-recognizes at least a surrounding vehicle or a road surface. Then, the control unit controls detection or development processing of the region of the surrounding vehicle or the road surface in the image.

Abstract: A sample-processing system that improves total system processing efficiency, and reduces a sample-processing time, by establishing a functionally independent relationship between a rack conveyance block with rack supply, conveyance, and recovery functions, and a processing block with sample preprocessing, analysis, and other functions. A buffer unit with random accessibility to multiple racks standing by for processing is combined with each of multiple processing units to form a pair, and the system is constructed to load and unload racks into and from the buffer unit through the rack conveyance block so that one unprocessed rack is loaded into the buffer unit and then upon completion of process steps up to automatic retesting, unloaded from the buffer unit. Functional dependence between any processing unit and a conveyance unit is thus eliminated.

Abstract: Provided are an information processing apparatus and an information processing method, an imaging apparatus, a mobile device, and a computer program that performs processing for controlling exposure of an in-vehicle camera. The information processing apparatus includes: a recognition unit that recognizes an image after an output signal of an image sensor is processed by a processing unit; and a control unit that controls at least one of imaging operation of the image sensor or processing operation in the processing unit on the basis of a recognition result of the recognition unit. The image sensor is mounted on a vehicle and used, and the recognition unit image-recognizes at least a surrounding vehicle or a road surface. Then, the control unit controls detection or development processing of the region of the surrounding vehicle or the road surface in the image.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, a program, and a watching system that enable determination of a specific region, such as the region occupied by a bed, in accordance with a captured image. An information processing device as an aspect of the present disclosure includes: a moving object detection unit that detects a moving object in a captured image; a stay area information holding unit that holds stay area information indicating the position of the moving object detected in the captured image; a stay frequency map generation unit that extracts the stay area information corresponding to a predetermined time period from time-series stay area information being held, and generates a stay frequency map by combining the extracted stay area information; and a specific region determination unit that determines a specific region having a high stay frequency regarding the moving object, in accordance with the generated stay frequency map.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an information transmission device, an information transmission method, and an information transmission system that smoothes the power consumption of an entire system. The information transmission device includes a detection unit that detects occurrence of a specific event based on the surrounding information acquired, a generation unit that generates transmission data from the surrounding information, a management unit that manages profile information at least including a remaining battery level, a decision unit that decides, based on the profile information, a destination of the transmission data generated, and a transmission unit that transmits the transmission data to the destination decided. The present technology is applicable to a monitoring system, for example.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an information transmission device, an information transmission method, and an information transmission system that make it possible to smooth the power consumption of an entire system. An information transmission device that is a first aspect of the present technology includes: a detection unit configured to detect occurrence of a specific event based on the surrounding information acquired; a generation unit configured to generate transmission data from the surrounding information; a management unit configured to manage profile information at least including a remaining battery level; a decision unit configured to decide, based on the profile information, a destination of the transmission data generated; and a transmission unit configured to transmit the transmission data to the destination decided. The present technology is applicable to a monitoring system, for example.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, a program, and a watching system that enable determination of a specific region, such as the region occupied by a bed, in accordance with a captured image. An information processing device as an aspect of the present disclosure includes: a moving object detection unit that detects a moving object in a captured image; a stay area information holding unit that holds stay area information indicating the position of the moving object detected in the captured image; a stay frequency map generation unit that extracts the stay area information corresponding to a predetermined time period from time-series stay area information being held, and generates a stay frequency map by combining the extracted stay area information; and a specific region determination unit that determines a specific region having a high stay frequency regarding the moving object, in accordance with the generated stay frequency map.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes: an imaging section having a focusing function, the imaging section being configured to generate a shooting image based on a subject and to output the generated shooting image; a calculation section configured to calculate a variation amount of focus level of the shooting image generated by the imaging section; and a display control section configured to allow a shooting image screen based on the shooting image and to allow information in accordance with the variation amount of the focus level calculated by the calculation section to be displayed on a display section.

Abstract: A sample-processing system that improves total system processing efficiency, and reduces a sample-processing time, by establishing a functionally independent relationship between a rack conveyance block with rack supply, conveyance, and recovery functions, and a processing block with sample preprocessing, analysis, and other functions. A buffer unit with random accessibility to multiple racks standing by for processing is combined with each of multiple processing units to form a pair, and the system is constructed to load and unload racks into and from the buffer unit through the rack conveyance block so that one unprocessed rack is loaded into the buffer unit and then upon completion of process steps up to automatic retesting, unloaded from the buffer unit. Functional dependence between any processing unit and a conveyance unit is thus eliminated.

Abstract: A sample-processing system that improves total system processing efficiency, and reduces a sample-processing time, by establishing a functionally independent relationship between a rack conveyance block with rack supply, conveyance, and recovery functions, and a processing block with sample preprocessing, analysis, and other functions. A buffer unit with random accessibility to multiple racks standing by for processing is combined with each of multiple processing units to form a pair, and the system is constructed to load and unload racks into and from the buffer unit through the rack conveyance block so that one unprocessed rack is loaded into the buffer unit and then upon completion of process steps up to automatic retesting, unloaded from the buffer unit. Functional dependence between any processing unit and a conveyance unit is thus eliminated.

Abstract: An automatic analyzer includes a storage unit for storing operation information information about usage histories of expendable supplies provided for the analysis, and an analysis-ID control unit giving an ID to the analysis, the analysis ID being used as information for identifying the analysis to derive a calibration curve. Data stored in the storage unit is organized along the same time axis both in the order of samples subjected to the analysis and inspection, and in the order of analysis items, so that the data is output in a total data display area. The data is organized from the viewpoint of an analysis process of an analysis item of each sample. By use of information used to identify an influence range based on a kind of an abnormal state, which is stored beforehand, a judgment is made as to whether or not it is necessary to perform reinspection.

Abstract: A sample-processing system that improves total system processing efficiency, and reduces a sample-processing time, by establishing a functionally independent relationship between a rack conveyance block with rack supply, conveyance, and recovery functions, and a processing block with sample preprocessing, analysis, and other functions. A buffer unit with random accessibility to multiple racks standing by for processing is combined with each of multiple processing units to form a pair, and the system is constructed to load and unload racks into and from the buffer unit through the rack conveyance block so that one unprocessed rack is loaded into the buffer unit and then upon completion of process steps up to automatic retesting, unloaded from the buffer unit. Functional dependence between any processing unit and a conveyance unit is thus eliminated.

Abstract: Provided is an action control device, including a variable-transmittance ND filter configured to have transmittance that varies according to an applied voltage, an applied voltage control unit configured to control a voltage to be applied to the variable-transmittance ND filter, and a diaphragm control unit configured to control illuminance through a diaphragm. At a time of monitoring, the illuminance is controlled such that the applied voltage control unit applies a substantially minimum voltage to the variable-transmittance ND filter, and the diaphragm control unit opens or closes the diaphragm, and at a time of imaging preparation or imaging, the illuminance is controlled such that the applied voltage control unit applies a certain applied voltage to the variable-transmittance ND filter in a state of the substantially minimum voltage, and controls transmittance, and the diaphragm control unit performs control such that the diaphragm enters a fully opened state or substantially fully opened state.

Abstract: A sample-processing system that improves total system processing efficiency, and reduces a sample-processing time, by establishing a functionally independent relationship between a rack conveyance block with rack supply, conveyance, and recovery functions, and a processing block with sample preprocessing, analysis, and other functions. A buffer unit with random accessibility to multiple racks standing by for processing is combined with each of multiple processing units to form a pair, and the system is constructed to load and unload racks into and from the buffer unit through the rack conveyance block so that one unprocessed rack is loaded into the buffer unit and then upon completion of process steps up to automatic retesting, unloaded from the buffer unit. Functional dependence between any processing unit and a conveyance unit is thus eliminated.

Abstract: According to the first aspect of the present technology, there is provided an action control device, including a transmittance specifying unit configured to specify a transmittance of a variable-transmittance neutral density (ND) filter having a transmittance that varies according to an applied voltage, and an applied voltage control unit configured to control a voltage to be applied to the variable-transmittance ND filter such that the transmittance specified by the transmittance specifying unit is obtained. The applied voltage control unit controls the voltage to be applied to the variable-transmittance ND filter such that the transmittance of the variable-transmittance ND filter specified by the transmittance specifying unit is maintained at a timing at which an imaging preparation instruction or an imaging instruction is given.

Abstract: An automatic analyzer is provided that can promptly process a request for additional test items for a sample being analyzed or an error that has occurred in the sample. The automatic analyzer can output measurements of a sample analyzed, determine whether or not re-analyzing is necessary, and perform the re-analyzing. The automatic analyzer includes a buffer area for standby until analysis is completed and measurements are outputted. Each of analysis units includes a pair of buffer units that can randomly access the buffer area. The automatic analyzer further includes a position disposed near the buffer area, at which a sample can be unloaded and reloaded. A rack that stands by within the buffer area can be unloaded onto the unloading position by a command to unload issued by an operator. Subsequent reloading of the sample allows samples other than the sample in question to be analyzed continuously.

Abstract: A method for an automatic analyzer to reduce a user's workload required when a reagent is placed therein, and thereby facilitating change of the operation mode of the automatic analyzer. The automatic analyzer including a first reagent storing unit that is capable of storing a plurality of reagent cassettes and a second reagent storing unit that is capable of storing a plurality of reagent cassettes. When the first reagent storing unit does not have empty space for a required reagent, and all reagents required for analysis operation for a selected operation set cannot be completely transferred to the first reagent storing unit, keeping the required reagent waiting in the second reagent storing unit. Further, when the first reagent storing unit is provided with empty space, the required reagent is transferred to the first reagent storing unit.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes: an imaging section having a focusing function, the imaging section being configured to generate a shooting image based on a subject and to output the generated shooting image; a calculation section configured to calculate a variation amount of focus level of the shooting image generated by the imaging section; and a display control section configured to allow a shooting image screen based on the shooting image and to allow information in accordance with the variation amount of the focus level calculated by the calculation section to be displayed on a display section.

Abstract: Provided is an action control device, including a variable-transmittance ND filter configured to have transmittance that varies according to an applied voltage, an applied voltage control unit configured to control a voltage to be applied to the variable-transmittance ND filter, and a diaphragm control unit configured to control illuminance through a diaphragm. At a time of monitoring, the illuminance is controlled such that the applied voltage control unit applies a substantially minimum voltage to the variable-transmittance ND filter, and the diaphragm control unit opens or closes the diaphragm, and at a time of imaging preparation or imaging, the illuminance is controlled such that the applied voltage control unit applies a certain applied voltage to the variable-transmittance ND filter in a state of the substantially minimum voltage, and controls transmittance, and the diaphragm control unit performs control such that the diaphragm enters a fully opened state or substantially fully opened state.

Abstract: According to the first aspect of the present technology, there is provided an action control device, including a transmittance specifying unit configured to specify a transmittance of a variable-transmittance neutral density (ND) filter having a transmittance that varies according to an applied voltage, and an applied voltage control unit configured to control a voltage to be applied to the variable-transmittance ND filter such that the transmittance specified by the transmittance specifying unit is obtained. The applied voltage control unit controls the voltage to be applied to the variable-transmittance ND filter such that the transmittance of the variable-transmittance ND filter specified by the transmittance specifying unit is maintained at a timing at which an imaging preparation instruction or an imaging instruction is given.