Abstract: A processing unit generates the timing information on the timing with which each of radio apparatuses is to synchronize in communications between the radio apparatuses when each of radio apparatuses broadcasts a signal. A modem unit, an RF unit and an antenna broadcast the generated timing information. The processing unit further generates the cycle information on a broadcast cycle in which each radio apparatus broadcasts the signal in communication between the radio apparatuses. The modem unit, the RF unit and the antenna broadcast the cycle information together with the timing information.

Abstract: A data processing unit selects either one of a base station mode and a terminal mode so as to perform communications using packet signals. The base station mode is a mode in which a packet signal, containing data indicating that an initial source and a final destination are not its own radio apparatus, is to be communicated; the terminal mode is a mode in which a packet signal, containing data indicating that the initial source or the final destination is its own radio apparatus, is to be communicated. A control unit starts the radio apparatus by setting the data processing unit in the terminal mode. When a packet signal, which has been transmitted from another radio apparatus and which contains broadcast information, has not been received before a certain period of time elapses after the start, the control unit switches the mode of the data processing unit to the base station mode.

Abstract: A processing unit generates the timing information on the timing with which each of radio apparatuses is to synchronize in communications between the radio apparatuses when each of radio apparatuses broadcasts a signal. A modem unit, an RF unit and an antenna broadcast the thus generated timing information. The processing unit further generates the cycle information on a broadcast cycle in which each radio apparatus broadcasts the signal in communication between the radio apparatuses. The modem unit, the RF unit and the antenna broadcast the cycle information together with the timing information.

Abstract: A data processing unit selects either one of a base station mode and a terminal mode so as to perform communications using packet signals. The base station mode is a mode in which a packet signal, containing data indicating that an initial source and a final destination are not its own radio apparatus, is to be communicated; the terminal mode is a mode in which a packet signal, containing data indicating that the initial source or the final destination is its own radio apparatus, is to be communicated. A control unit starts the radio apparatus by setting the data processing unit in the terminal mode. When a packet signal, which has been transmitted from another radio apparatus and which contains broadcast information, has not been received before a certain period of time elapses after the start, the control unit switches the mode of the data processing unit to the base station mode.

Abstract: A wireless unit performs a frequency conversion process, a quadrature modulation process, and a quadrature detection process. A modem performs a modulation/demodulation process. A processing unit performs digital signal processing on a signal from the modem and on a signal to the modem. An image capturing unit acquires an external image and outputs the acquired image to a coding unit. The coding unit generates image data by performing a compression encoding process on the image received from the image capturing unit and outputs the image data to a control unit. The control unit controls the overall movement of a vehicle camera apparatus.

Abstract: A picked-up image receiver receives a plurality of picked-up images taken by image pickup apparatuses provided in a plurality of positions on a road, respectively, via a wireless network. A reference image acquisition unit acquires a reference image to be compared respectively with the plurality of picked-up images received by the receiver, where reference image are taken by an image pickup apparatus installed in a vehicle. A matching processor locates at least one position on the road by performing pattern matching between the reference image acquired by the acquisition unit and each of the plurality of picked-up images received by the receiver.

Abstract: A package for food is provided which can preserve the freshness of fresh food after being stored in a refrigerator for a long period of time. A container bag of a synthetic resin sheet has an opening which can be closed with a zipper to seal the inside. A water-absorbing sheet is contained inside the container bag, and this water-absorbing sheet is located on the inside of a first side, a second side, and a bottom of the container bag. Accordingly, drips can be absorbed by the water-absorbing sheet, with fresh food being surrounded by the water-absorbing sheet, and it is possible to maintain the moisture within the bag.