Sony Corporation

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Nissan Motor Company Limited

Sony Mobile Communications Inc.

Amada Holdings Company Ltd.

Hiroshi Takano

Makoto Sato

Kazuhiro Suzuki

Satoshi Kobayashi

Yuji Kimura

Yujiro Ohara

Atsushi Suzuki

Shigeharu Kondo

Takashi Otani

Mahyar Nejat

Katsuyuki Nakamura

Ikuo J Sanwo

Ko Nakamura

Takahiro Shibata

Hiroshi Yamashita

Shigekazu Fuji

Tomoyuki Hirota

Norio Imai

Atsushi Hayata

Provided is a laser processing device that performs laser processing on a workpiece to which a protective film has been attached, wherein a determination is made as to whether or not a common part for which laser marking processing is necessary for cutting the protective film is present on the basis of processing information including a processing program, and when a common part for which laser marking processing is necessary for cutting the protective film is present, the laser marking processing process for that common part is added to the processing program.

Laser processing device and laser processing method

An information processing apparatus comprising: a sensor unit including a plurality of sensor arrays that output first imaging data formed by an optical system; an array converter that generates second imaging data by converting the first imaging data output by the sensor unit into an order corresponding to a predetermined arrangement; a first signal processor that performs first signal processing on the second imaging data output by the array converter; and a second signal processor that performs second signal processing on the first imaging data output by the sensor unit.

Imaging apparatus for efficiently generating multiple forms of image data output by an imaging sensor

A method includes integrating information regarding receiving, transmitting and converting capabilities of each device in a network with regard to signal formats, so that a pertinent transmission path can be determined. Such transmission paths can be specified in terms of the order of devices involved in the transmission paths and a signal format between these devices involved. One of the possible transmission paths that match the transmitting device and the transmitted signal format is selected as a pertinent transmission path. The method displays the selected transmission path on a monitor, to assist a user to manually establish a pertinent transmission path.

Method for determining signal path

An entertainment system includes a digital television connected to a number of audio/video input devices. The television and at least two of the input devices support analog legacy communication schemes. The television is adapted to uniquely identify the analog output channels from each of the input devices. Uniquely identifying the analog output channels from each input device enables the television to automatically select the correct device output from among the numerous possibilities. This automation relieves the user of having to manually select the correct analog channel.

Method and apparatus for automatically switching between analog and digital input signals

An assembled camshaft () for engine includes: a cam lobe piece (); and a hollow shaft member () having at least two shaft fixing surfaces (A) formed by plasticity process on a portion of the hollow shaft member () corresponding to a position between cylinders of the engine.

Assembled camshaft for engine and production method thereof

A method and apparatus for switching input terminals based on device capability are disclosed. The method supplies a digital signal and an analog signal to a device. The method includes examination of whether or not a device is receiving a digital signal in an eligible format. The method also selects an analog input terminal to receive an analog signal unless the digital signal is being provided in the eligible format. The apparatus includes a digital input terminal to receive a digital signal, an analog input terminal to receive an analog signal, an IEEE1394 interface coupled with the digital input terminal, a HD decoder coupled with the IEEE1394 interface, a memory and a selector which selects the digital input terminal if the digital signal is in an eligible format for the device. The apparatus otherwise selects the analog input terminal. The selector may include a controller for examining whether or not the decoder is capable of decoding the digital signal, and a switch controlled by the controller so as to select the digital input terminal if the decoder is capable of decoding the digital signal, otherwise to select the analog input terminal.

Method for switching signal input based on device capability

A cylinder head assembly for an internal combustion engine houses a camshaft position sensor for determining an angular position of a camshaft. A cylinder head upper is disposed between a cylinder head and a cylinder head cover, covering a part of a top opening of the cylinder head. The cylinder head is softly mounted, while the cylinder head upper is rigidly mounted on the cylinder head. The cylinder head upper includes a sensor boss for the camshaft position sensor, so that the camshaft position sensor is facing downward toward a signal plate attached to the camshaft.

Cylinder head assembly for an internal combustion engine with a camshaft position sensor

A method including integrating information regarding receiving, transmitting and converting capabilities of each device in a network with regard to signal formats, so that a pertinent transmission path can be determined. Such possible transmission paths can be specified in terms of the order of devices involved in the transmission paths and a signal format between these devices involved. One of the possible transmission paths that match the transmitting device and the transmitted signal format is selected as a pertinent transmission path. The method displays the selected transmission path on a monitor. Commands are issued to devices involved in the pertinent path, and the input/output of these devices is controlled according to the commands to establish the selected transmission path automatically. According to one aspect of the invention, an apparatus includes a means for storing device capability information. Also included is a memory for storing capability information of other devices. An analog input terminal and a digital input/output terminal are included. A decoder coupled to the digital input/output interface is included. A controller to produce possible transmission paths is included. A monitor for displaying a selected path is included to assist a user in manually selecting the path. The controller includes a command generator for issuing commands to devices involved in the possible selected paths. Also, a selector for selecting the path automatically is included.

Method and apparatus for controlling connections between devices

A method includes integrating information regarding receiving, transmitting and converting capabilities of each device in a network with regard to signal formats, so that a pertinent transmission path can be determined. Such possible transmission paths can be specified in terms of the order of devices involved in the transmission paths and a signal format between these devices involved. One of the possible transmission paths that match the transmitting device and the transmitted signal format is selected as a pertinent transmission path. The method displays the selected transmission path on a monitor ( ), to assist a user to manually establish a pertinent transmission path. According to one aspect of the invention, an apparatus includes a means for storing device capability information. Also included is a memory ( ) for storing capability information of other devices. An analog input terminal ( ) and a digital input/output terminal ( ) are included. A decoder ( ) coupled to the digital input/output interface ( ) is included. A controller ( ) to produce possible transmission paths is included. A monitor ( ) for displaying a selected path is included to assist a user in manually selecting the path.

Method and apparatus for determining signal path

A method and an apparatus for switching input terminals based on a transmitted signal format are disclosed. The method includes issuing a command to a receiver ( ) when a format of the signal has changed from digital to analog. The receiver ( ) switches to an analog input terminal ( ) according to the command. The apparatus includes a transmitter ( ) and a receiver ( ) connected with each other with a digital interface ( ) and an analog interface ( ). The transmitter ( ) has a command generator ( ) that issues the command. The receiver ( ) includes a switch ( ) to select an input terminal, and a selector to control the switch according to the command provided from the transmitter. The receiver also includes a digital signal processor ( ) coupled to the digital interface to decode digital signals.

Method for switching input terminal based on incoming signal format

A method of producing a cam lobe piece of an assembled camshaft in a valve operating system for an internal combustion engine. The method comprises (a) forming a profile of the cam lobe piece by upsetting a material under forging to obtain an intermediately formed body; (b) piercing a central portion of the intermediately formed body to form a shaft bore; and (c) ironing an inner peripheral surface of the pierced intermediately formed body to form unevenness at the inner peripheral surface, all accomplished by cold working. The material at the forming the profile of the cam lobe piece has a first section located on a side of a cam nose of the cam lobe piece, and a second section located longitudinally opposite to the first section. The material has a thickness which gradually increases in a direction from the second section to the first section.

Production method of cam lobe piece of assembled camshaft

A method and an apparatus for switching input terminals based on a transmitted signal format are disclosed. The method includes issuing a command to a receiver when a format of the signal has changed from digital to analog. The receiver switches to an analog input terminal according to the command. The apparatus includes a transmitter and a receiver connected with each other with a digital interface and an analog interface. The transmitter has a command generator that issues the command. The receiver includes a switch to select an input terminal, and a selector to control the switch according to the command provided from the transmitter. The receiver also includes a digital signal processor coupled to the digital interface to decode digital signals.

Method for switching input terminals based on incoming signal format

A bevel gear has a radius of curvature R of a fillet curve provided between a tooth flank A and a bottom land B gradually increasing from a small-diameter end D to a large-diameter end D

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San Diego, CA, United States of America

Hiroshi Takano