Abstract: The present invention provides an original holding apparatus which holds an original, comprising a first holding unit configured to hold the original, a second holding unit configured to hold the original, a fixing unit configured to fix the second holding unit, and an adjustment unit configured to perform adjustment of an holding force of at least one of the first holding unit and the second holding unit, wherein the adjustment unit performs the adjustment such that the holding force of the second holding unit before fixing the second holding unit is smaller than the holding force of the first holding unit before fixing the second holding unit, and performs the adjustment such that the holding force of the second holding unit after fixing the second holding unit is larger than that before fixing the second holding unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the construction of a shaped body from photopolymerizable material by using lithography-based generative production (rapid prototyping), in which a layer of liquid photopolymerizable material is defined on a production platform (1, 2, 3, 4), the layer is polymerized in an exposure region having a predetermined contour by exposure, a further layer of photopolymerizable material is defined on the polymerized layer, the layer defined last is polymerized by exposure in an exposure region having a predetermined contour for the layer defined last, and the latter two steps are repeated until a shaped body having a predetermined shape has been formed by the sequence of cured layers with contours predetermined layer by layer, wherein ink is applied onto at least one layer inside the predetermined contour, wherein the production platform is suspended moveably and wherein the production platform is brought, after the polymerization of a layer in a processing station for polymerizing

Abstract: A drawing apparatus includes: a blanker; a deflector; a stage configured to hold the substrate and to be movable; and a controller configured to control the deflector and the stage so as to perform drawing by scanning the charged particle beam on the substrate by causing the deflector to deflect the charged particle beam in a first direction and moving the stage in a second direction. The controller is configured to cause the stage moving in the second direction to move in the first direction based on a pattern to be drawn and to control a scan width of the charged particle beam in the first direction by the deflector based on a moving amount of the stage in the first direction and the pattern.

Abstract: A lithographic apparatus is disclosed. The lithographic apparatus includes a scatterometer configured to measure a property of the substrate. The scatterometer includes a radiation source configured to produce a radiated spot on a target on the substrate, where the radiated spot includes positions on the target. The scatterometer further includes a detector configured to generate measurement signals that correspond to respective ones of the positions of the radiated spot and a processor configured to output, based on the measurement signals, a single value that is representative of the property of the substrate.

Abstract: An embodiment of a method of lithography includes generating a beam of electrons. A first pixel and a second pixel are each configured to pattern the beam. Using time domain multiplex loading, the first and second pixels are controlled such that the beam is patterned. The patterning includes receiving a first clock signal and using the first clock signal to generate a second clock signal and a third clock signal. The second clock signal is sent to the first pixel and sending the third clock signal is sent to the second pixel.

Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring a distance to an object. An exemplary method includes directing light beams from three or more continuous-wave lasers onto a target to generate an interference beam, and also frequency shifting the light beams split off from the lasers to generate local oscillator beams. When the interference beam and the local oscillator beams are combined, the method further includes determining optical phases of heterodynes produced by combining the light beams and the local oscillator beams, and determining synthetic phases by taking the difference between the optical phases of the heterodynes. The method further includes determining synthetic wavelengths based on the differences between the frequencies of the lasers. The method further includes determining a distance to the target based on the synthetic phases and the synthetic wavelengths.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for monitoring a power line. The system includes a ground unit and one or more airborne measurement devices for measuring distances between the power line and objects spatially located in proximities of the power line. Each of the one or more airborne measurement devices includes a computing hardware, one or more cameras for capturing images and a data memory for storing a pattern-recognition software that. The pattern-recognition software that is executed on the computing hardware to process the images to identify a unique identifier attached to the ground unit. The each of the one or more airborne measurement devices maintains a line-of-sight with the ground unit during flight by tracking with computer vision the unique identifier attached to the ground unit.

Abstract: An array-based light detection and ranging (LiDAR) unit includes an array of emitter/detector sets configured to cover a field of view for the unit. Each emitter/detector set emits and receives light energy on a specific coincident axis unique for that emitter/detector set. A control system coupled to the array of emitter/detector sets controls initiation of light energy from each emitter and processes time of flight information for light energy received on the coincident axis by the corresponding detector for the emitter/detector set. The time of flight information provides imaging information corresponding to the field of view. Interference among light energy is reduced with respect to detectors in the LiDAR unit not corresponding to the specific coincident axis, and with respect to other LiDAR units and ambient sources of light energy. In one embodiment, multiple array-based LiDAR units are used as part of a control system for an autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the position of an object in a coordinate system. An exemplary system includes three or more laser ranging sensors each configured to direct a sensor beam of continuous-wave light toward a target. Light reflecting off the target interferes with the sensor beam creating an interference beam. The interference beam is combined with local oscillator beams in each laser ranging sensor to create a synthetic wave beam. Each of the laser ranging sensors also includes an array of photodetectors that sense the synthetic wave beam, and is able to measure a distance to the target based on output from the array of photodetectors. The system further includes a controller that receives a distance measurement from each of the laser ranging sensors, and calculates a position of the target in the coordinate system based on the distance measurements.

Abstract: Vehicle, provided with: —at least an optical passage (1) situated at a vehicle exterior for passing on optical signals (S1, S2); —at least an elongate optical signal guide (2), extending between said passage (1) and at least an optical signal processing unit (U) situated in the vehicle. The invention further provides a system for transmitting and receiving optical signals, as well as methods.

Abstract: An objective optical system for ATR measurement is provided with a housing, in the interior, an ATR crystal that is transparent in visible light and has a semispherical surface through which light enters; an infrared optical member for irradiating a sample with infrared light at an angle that is equal to or greater than the critical angle; a visible light irradiation optical member which is disposed in the interior of the casing and which irradiates the sample with visible light from an angle less than the critical angle; and an observation optical member which is disposed on a position that is offset from the reflection angle relative to the angle at which the visible light enters the sample and which guides the scattering light from the sample to an observation device. As a consequence, it is possible to clearly observe the position of a sample subjected to ATR measurement.

Abstract: A self-contained monitor array for measuring at least one type of electromagnetic emission and at least one type of mechanical wave emission from a marine-based and/or terrestrial human activity or installation such as alternate energy sources. A multi-modal monitor system includes at least two such arrays, at least one clock, and at least one data storage unit.

Abstract: The present invention is related to monitoring movement, and in particular to systems and methods for securing a monitoring device to a monitor target.

Abstract: A driving environment detection device acquires a captured image of the direction the host vehicle is travelling in, and from the captured image, extracts parameters relating to brightness of a road surface for a road driven by the host vehicle. Then, on the basis of the parameters, the driving environment of the vehicle is estimated. By way of such a light control system, it is possible to more accurately detect ambient brightness by estimating the driving environment in accordance with the parameters related to the brightness of the road surface. Therefore, it is possible to accurately detect the driving environment.

Abstract: To improve sensitivity of a defect inspection, it is required to decrease influence of excessive diffraction from a spatial filter. Further, it is preferable to secure signal intensity from defects and particles as much as possible, while the influence of the excessive diffraction is decreased as much as possible. The present invention is characterized in setting a width of a spatial filter surface such that an unnecessary image caused by diffraction, that is, an intensity of the excessive diffraction is sufficiently small with respect to an intensity of a desired image. In the present invention, an SN ratio that is an index for deciding a width of the spatial filter is calculated from a region subjected to the influence of the excessive diffraction in an inspection image, and a width of a shield unit of the spatial filter is set so as to maximize the SN ratio.

Abstract: Provided is a technique which can properly invert a plurality of substrates at a time. To achieve this object, a substrate inverting apparatus includes: a support mechanism which supports a plurality of substrates in a state where the substrates are stacked vertically in a spaced-apart manner in a horizontal posture; and a clamping and inverting mechanism which clamps the plurality of substrates supported by the support mechanism respectively and inverts the plurality of substrates at a time. In the support mechanism, support members which support the substrate are moved to a standby position from a support position while being moved downward away from the center of the substrate as viewed in the vertical direction. On the other hand, in the clamping and inverting mechanism, clamping members which clamp the substrate are moved to a near position from a remote position by a clamping member drive part and are elastically biased by an elastic member toward side surfaces of the substrate at the near position.

Abstract: An optical spectroscopy device includes a first cladding layer is positioned over a photodetector. An optical core region is over the first cladding layer where the optical core region is configured to receive a light beam. The optical core region includes a first grating having a first pitch where the first pitch is positioned to direct a first wavelength of the light beam to a first portion of the photodetector. The optical core region further includes a second grating having a second pitch where the second grating is positioned to direct a second wavelength of the light beam to a second portion of the photodetector. The first pitch is different from the second pitch, the first wavelength is different from the second wavelength, and the first portion of the photodetector is different from the second portion of the photodetector. Additionally, a second cladding layer is over the optical core region.

Abstract: A lighting device that emits illumination light from two or more angular directions onto a sample surface to be measured, an imaging optical lens, and a monochrome two-dimensional image sensor are provided. This configuration provides a method and an apparatus that take a two-dimensional image of the sample surface to be measured at each measurement wavelength and accurately measure multi-angle and spectral information on each of all pixels in the two-dimensional image in a short time. In particular, a multi-angle spectral imaging measurement method and apparatus that have improved accuracy and usefulness are provided.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an apparatus may include a light source, a beam manipulator, an optical component, an analyzer, and a detector. The light source may generate an incident light at a first frequency. The beam manipulator may include one or more polyhedron-shaped prisms that may deflect the incident light for focus at a plurality of points on a sample. The optical component may collect the deflected incident light, focus the collected deflected incident light at the plurality of points on the sample, and collect scattered light from the sample. The scattered light may include elastic scattered light and/or inelastic scattered light. The inelastic scattered light may have a second frequency that is shifted up or down from the first frequency. The detector may detect the inelastic scattered light and the analyzer may identify a substance contained in the sample based on the detected inelastic scattered light.

Abstract: An optical device and a detection apparatus, with which a measurement sample over a wide concentration range can be detected even if the concentration of a measurement target is relatively low are to be provided. An optical device emits a light for detecting and/or identifying a measurement sample when a light from a light source is incident thereon. This optical device includes multiple metal nanostructures formed on a dielectric body, a first organic molecular film which is formed on the dielectric body between two adjacent metal nanostructures among the multiple metal nanostructures, and a second organic molecular film which is different from the first organic molecular film and is formed on the multiple metal nanostructures. The first organic molecular film and the second organic molecular film attach (capture) a measurement sample 1.

Abstract: Described herein is a spectroscopic system and method for measuring and monitoring the chemical composition and/or impurity content of a sample or sample stream using absorption light spectroscopy. Specifically, in certain embodiments, this invention relates to the use of sample pressure variation to alter the magnitude of the absorption spectrum (e.g., wavelength-dependent signal) received for the sample, thereby obviating the need for a reference or ‘zero’ sample. Rather than use a reference or ‘zero’ sample, embodiments described herein obtain a spectrum/signal from a sample-containing cell at both a first pressure and a second (different) pressure.

Abstract: A system and method for cavity ring-down spectroscopy can include a pulsed quantum cascade laser, an optical ring-down cavity, a photodetector, and an oscilloscope. The system and method can produce pulse widths of less than 200 ns with bandwidths greater than 300 pm, as well as provide temporal resolution of greater than 10 ?s.

Abstract: A method for detecting and counting particles suspended in fluids, such as bacteria suspended in urine, utilizing dynamic features of the suspended particles and employing light scattering measurements. The disclosed method is suitable for determining the susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics. A cuvette for detecting bacteria in fluids, which is especially suited for the light scattering measurements, is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a measuring apparatus which measures a shape of an object to be measured, comprising an emitting unit configured to emit pattern light, an optical system configured to irradiate the object with the pattern light emitted from the emitting unit, a deflection unit configured to deflect light emitted from the optical system, an image sensing unit configured to sense an image of the object irradiated with the pattern light, and a processing unit configured to determine the shape of the object based on the image of the object sensed by the image sensing unit, wherein the deflection unit includes a deflection element, wherein the measuring apparatus irradiates the object with light deflected by the deflection element, and a direction deflected by the deflection element differs depending on a polarization state of incident light in the deflection element.

Abstract: A method of determining the relative concentrations of enantiomeric forms of a compound in an enantiomeric mixture includes combining the enantiomeric mixture with carbon nanotubes or graphene to form a carbon-enantiomer mixture, exposing the mixture to a monochromatic polarized light, and analyzing reflected polarized light from the mixture using a differential analyzer.

Abstract: We disclose measurement systems and methods for measuring analytes in target regions of samples that also include features overlying the target regions. The systems include: (a) a light source; (b) a detection system; (c) a set of at least first, second, and third light ports which transmit light from the light source to a sample and receive and direct light reflected from the sample to the detection system, generating a first set of data including information corresponding to both an internal target within the sample and features overlying the internal target, and a second set of data including information corresponding to features overlying the internal target; and (d) a processor configured to remove information characteristic of the overlying features from the first set of data using the first and second sets of data to produce corrected information representing the internal target.

Abstract: Provided is a light irradiation device, a particle analysis device, and a light irradiation method, which allow reduction of noise in a signal acquired based on a light emitted from a light-irradiated particle. The light irradiation device includes: a light irradiator that irradiates irradiation positions different from each other on a flow path through which a particle flows with a plurality of lights corresponding to the irradiation positions, respectively; and a controller that controls light emission from the light irradiator. When the particle having reached an irradiation position of a first light is irradiated with the first light and a signal is acquired based on a light emitted from the particle, the controller makes output of a second light less than output of the second light at acquisition of a signal from the particle by irradiation of the second light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an all-optical sensor utilizing effective index modulation of a waveguide and detection of a wavelength shift of reflected light and a force sensing system accommodating said optical sensor. One embodiment of the invention relates to a sensor system comprising at least one multimode light source, one or more optical sensors comprising a multimode sensor optical waveguide accommodating a distributed Bragg reflector, at least one transmitting optical waveguide for guiding light from said at least one light source to said one or more multimode sensor optical waveguides, a detector for measuring light reflected from said Bragg reflector in said one or more multimode sensor optical waveguides, and a data processor adapted for analyzing variations in the Bragg wavelength of at least one higher order mode of the reflected light.

Abstract: A spectroscopic sensor 1A comprises an interference filter unit 20A having a cavity layer 21 and first and second mirror layers 22, 23 and a light detection substrate 30 having a light-receiving surface 32a for receiving light transmitted through the interference filter unit 20A. The interference filter unit 20A has a first filter region 24 corresponding to the light-receiving surface 32a and a ring-shaped second filter region 25 surrounding the first filter region 24. The distance between the first and second mirror layers 22, 23 varies in the first filter region 24 and is fixed in the second filter region 25.

Abstract: A fiber optic interferometric measurement system includes a light source; first and second optical transmission elements; first and second Sagnac-ring interferometers, respectively, including first and second fiber optic coils, and, respectively, having lengths L1 and L2; and first and second individual integrated optical circuits, respectively, connected to the first and second optical transmission elements, and to the two ends of the first and second optic coils, respectively. The interferometric system includes a multiple integrated optical circuit integrating, on a single substrate, the first and second individual integrated optical circuits, and the difference ?l between the optical length of the first optical transmission elements and the optical length of the second optical transmission elements is higher than the maximum of ?Nb1×L1 and ?NB2×L2, in which ?Nb1 and ?Nb2, respectively, are the group birefringence index difference of the first and second fiber optic coils, respectively.

Abstract: A fiber optic sensing system. The fiber optic sensing includes an optical source and a lead cable for receiving an optical signal from the optical source. The fiber optic sensing system also includes a sensor array for receiving the optical signal from the lead cable. The sensor array includes a plurality of fiber optic sensors, each of the plurality of fiber optic sensors including an interferometer having two legs. The plurality of fiber optic sensors includes a noise compensation sensor. Each of the legs of the interferometer of the noise compensation sensor is configured to sense vibration in substantially the same manner.

Abstract: Provided are a tomography image generating method and an apparatus for generating a tomography image. The method of generating a tomography image includes, in response to a depth scan operation performed on an object, generating a candidate tomography image by using an interference signal acquired by the performed depth scan operation, determining a pixel pattern by using the generated candidate tomography image; and when the depth scan operation performed on the object is completed, generating a final tomography image of the object by using a finally determined pixel pattern. The generating the candidate tomography image and the determining are parallel processed by at least one processor during the depth scan operation being repeatedly performed.

Abstract: A light source system includes: a plurality of gain mediums configured to output a corresponding plurality of lights having different center wavelengths from each other; a first light source part configured to connect the plurality of gain mediums to each other in parallel and emit the plurality of lights; a wavelength-swept filter unit configured to sweep wavelengths of the plurality of lights output by the plurality of gain mediums and compensate for spectroscopic optical paths of the plurality of lights; a second light source part configured to connect the first light source part to the wavelength-swept filter unit in series and feed the wavelength-swept lights back to the plurality of gain mediums; a combiner configured to combine the wavelength-swept lights and output a combined wavelength-swept; and a controller configured to control an output magnitude and a wavelength region of the wavelength-swept lights.

Abstract: A method and system described for sensing a displacement by receiving and propagating a laser light signal with an etched waveguide that is configured to enable an evanescent optical field above the waveguide surface. A movable perturber can be positioned so the perturber interacts with the evanescent optical field above the waveguide surface. An optical phase shift can be induced in the waveguide when the movable perturber is displaced in the evanescent optical field, and the optical phase shift can be measured with an optical readout circuit.

Abstract: A system for inspecting railroad ties in a railroad track includes a light generator, an optical receiver and a processor. The light generator is oriented to project a beam of light across the railroad track while moving along the railroad track in a travel direction. The optical receiver is oriented to receive at least a portion of the beam of light reflected from the railroad track and configured to generate image data representative of a profile of at least a portion of the railroad track. The processor is configured to analyze the image data by applying one or more algorithms configured to find boundaries of a railroad tie and determine one or more condition metrics associated with the railroad tie.

Abstract: An inner diameter measuring device, comprising a measurement carriage (2) traveled in straight direction, pipe holding frames (3, 4) disposed at front and rear positions with respect to advancing direction of the measurement carriage and for mounting a pipe to be measured (7), a measuring head (11) supported at a forward end of a supporting member (9) extended in a direction parallel to advancing direction of the measurement carriage, a first laser distance measuring unit (12) and a second laser distance measuring unit (13) disposed in traveling distance of the measurement carriage and for performing distance measurement in two directions perpendicularly crossing to each other, wherein the pipe holding frames can adjust a supporting position of the pipe to be measured as mounted in horizontal direction and in vertical direction, the measuring head measures an inner diameter of the pipe to be measured on condition that the measuring head is inserted in the pipe to be measured, reference outer peripheral surfac

Abstract: When document data cannot be printed and when it is necessary to convert a data format of the document data, a digital multi-function apparatus 110 requests a conversion of the data format to a data conversion apparatus 120. The data conversion apparatus 120 returns the document data after the data format was converted and data format information showing the data format before the conversion to the digital multi-function apparatus 110. The digital multi-function apparatus 110 executes a print processing when the data format identified by the received data format information is a data format of an application which can be printed by itself. If NO, the apparatus 110 does not execute the print processing.

Abstract: An image processing system includes: a translating unit that translates text contained in translation target data to be subjected to translation processing and acquires translation data; and a generating unit that generates image data containing the translation target data and translation image data in which the text of the translation target data is replaced with the translation data.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a determination unit and an adjustment unit. The determination unit determines a rating item for which a degree of interest of a user is high among plural rating items set for an image to be formed. The adjustment unit sets a standard for the rating item determined by the determination unit among the plural rating items and performs an adjustment process such that the standard is satisfied, the rating item being the rating item for which the degree of interest of the user is high.

Abstract: An information processing device includes a receiving unit, a first identifying unit, and a generation unit. The receiving unit receives specified position information indicating a position specified by a user with respect to an image indicated by target image data including drawing information of each object. The first identifying unit identifies a first object indicating an object including the position indicated by the specified position information. The generation unit generates a third object indicating an object having lower priority of display than a second object indicating higher priority of display than the first object, and having higher priority of display than the first object, and an object having the same shape as the first object.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus has an image display operation device with a function selecting portion to correlate with a plurality of functions executed in the image forming apparatus, a display portion, and a display control portion. The function selecting portion includes a function selecting portion in which selectable function items are displayed in accordance with an operation mode selected in the image forming apparatus. A second function selecting portion display other function items that are simultaneously selected. The display control portion simultaneously displays the function selecting portions on the display portion. The image display operation device simultaneously makes functions selectable. When the functions according to the first function selecting portion is selected, the display control portion changes functions according to the second function selecting portion that is displayed, based on contents of the functions according to the first function selecting portion.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a receiving portion, a print control portion, a first detection portion, and a transmission control portion. The receiving portion receives, from an information processing apparatus, print data to which predetermined transmission destination information has been added. The print control portion executes a print process based on the print data. The first detection portion detects a mobile terminal that exists in a predetermined communication range and is identified based on the transmission destination information added to the print data. The transmission control portion, when the first detection portion detects the mobile terminal, transmits the print data, which is associated with the mobile terminal, to the mobile terminal.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inspection apparatus including a pause control unit which, when a defect is detected in a page of a printed product while the printed product is continuously printed, causes printing to pause, a predictor unit which, when printing is paused, predicts whether a defect will be detected again in restarting printing by using a master image of a not-yet-printed page, a master image of the defect-detected page, and a predetermined defect prediction criterion, and a resumption control unit which permits to restart printing the defect-detected page and pages following the defect-detected page if the predictor unit predicts that a defect will not be detected again in restarting printing, and prohibits from restarting printing if the predictor unit predicts that a defect will be detected again.

Abstract: An information processing system includes a computer programmed to execute a process. The process includes receiving operation information indicating an operating state of a device at a predetermined time interval from the device through a network. The received operation information is stored in a first storing part. With respect to the device from which the operation information indicating that the operating state is abnormal is received, elimination information indicating elimination of the abnormality is received in asynchronization with the predetermined time interval. When the elimination information is received within a period from a reception of the operation information indicating that the operating state is abnormal and until a subsequent reception of the operation information, information is added to the first storing part, which indicates that the abnormality indicated by the operation information lasts from the reception of the operation information to the reception of the elimination information.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus which is capable of improving ease of operation for users and also improving security when destinations are made public. The image processing apparatus is shared by a plurality of users and capable of selecting a destination from a plurality of address books and carrying out file transmission to the destination. It is determined whether or not a user has logged in, and when it is determined that the user has logged in, only personal addresses for the logged-in user are displayed on a display unit. The personal destinations displayed on the display unit are switched to destinations other than the personal destinations according to selection by the user. When it is determined that the user has not logged in, all destinations which are registered in the plurality of address books are displayed on the display unit.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a maintenance method for an information processing apparatus including acquiring identification information for identifying the information processing apparatus and apparatus information including setting value information of a plurality of setting items of the information processing apparatus, acquiring statistical data created on the basis of the setting value information of a plurality of the information processing apparatuses, comparing the setting value information and the statistical data for each of the plurality of setting items and presenting information concerning a setting item including an outlier, transmitting, concerning the setting item including the presented outlier, if a request for update of statistical data corresponding to the setting value is input, an update request for the statistical data to a server, and receiving information subjected to update processing in the server and updating the corresponding statistical data.

Abstract: Generally, in accordance with one embodiment, an image forming apparatus comprises a communication section, a storage section, an operation section, an image forming section, and a controller. The communication section receives print data. The storage section stores print data in a print data area. The operation section receives an operation input. The image forming section forms, if the operation section receives a printing instruction of print data, an image on a sheet based on the print data. The controller moves the print data which are not printed even a given period has passed since the print data is received by the communication section from a print data area to other storage area.

Abstract: A method of controlling display of a pop-up window and an apparatus are provided. The method performed by an image forming apparatus includes determining at least one target device to be requested to display the pop-up window from among devices connected to the image forming apparatus when a pop-up event is generated during operations of the image forming apparatus, and transmitting information about the pop-up event to the determined at least one target device.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus Gk of a data output system includes a data output time calculation function unit that calculates a predicted output time necessary for outputting data to be output in a specified output form by a data output function unit which outputs the data to be output in the specified output form, and a control function unit that compares the predicted output time with a predetermined threshold time and controls displaying of display data, which is stored in a storage function unit, onto a display function unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is an image forming apparatus, which makes it possible to easily control various kinds of functions. The apparatus is provided with an apparatus controlling firmware that controls a default display screen, and a Web display screen application program that controls a customizable display screen according to a process being separate from another process for the apparatus controlling firmware. The Web display screen application program has a function for calling one of default display screens as a designated default display screen, while the apparatus controlling firmware has a function for accepting a screen calling instruction.