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20140231380 | PATTERN FORMING METHOD - In one embodiment, a pattern forming method includes forming a physical guide that includes a first pattern in a first region and a second pattern in a second region on an underlying film, embedding a polymer material into a concave portion of the physical guide, microphase-separating the polymer material, to form a self-assembly pattern having a first and a second polymer sections, observing the self-assembly pattern in the second region, to determine from an observation result whether or not the self-assembly pattern in the first region has a predetermined shape, and selectively removing the first polymer section in the case of determining that the self-assembly pattern in the first region has the predetermined shape. The second pattern includes a pattern with a larger coverage ratio than the first pattern and a pattern with a smaller coverage ratio than the first pattern. | 08-21-2014 |
20140231388 | GUIDE PATTERN DATA CORRECTING METHOD, PATTERN FORMING METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORD MEDIUM - According to one embodiment, a guide pattern data correcting method is for correcting guide pattern data of a physical guide for formation of a polymer material to be microphase-separated. The physical guide has a plurality of concave portions in the guide pattern data, and at least two concave portions out of the plurality of concave portions are connected to each other. The guide pattern data is subjected to correction by shifting or rotation of at least either of the two connected concave portions. | 08-21-2014 |
20140248439 | PATTERN FORMATION METHOD - According to one embodiment, a pattern formation method includes coating a polymer material on a film to be processed, the polymer material having a first segment and a second segment, the second segment containing a functional group that causes a cross-linking reaction, performing microphase separation of the polymer material to form a self-assembly pattern having a first polymer portion that contains the first segment and a second polymer portion that contains the second segment, performing irradiation with energy rays toward the self-assembly pattern in a cooling state; and selectively removing the first polymer portion. | 09-04-2014 |
20150151329 | Pattern Forming Method - In a pattern forming method according to the present embodiment, a first guide layer having a first pattern is formed above a base material. A second guide layer having a second pattern intersecting the first pattern is formed. A directed self-assembly material is introduced in a concave portion surrounded by the first and second guide layers. A directed self-assembly pattern having a diameter which is smaller than an opening diameter of the concave portion is formed in the concave portion by causing the directed self-assembly material to be directed self-assembled. | 06-04-2015 |
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20140021166 | PATTERN FORMING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a pattern forming method includes forming a physical guide that includes a first predetermined pattern in a first region on a lower layer film, and includes a second predetermined pattern and a dummy pattern in a second region on the lower layer film, forming a block polymer inside the physical guide, making the block polymer microphase-separated to form a pattern having a first polymer section and a second polymer section, removing the second polymer section to form a hole pattern, and processing the lower layer film after removal of the second polymer section, with the physical guide and the first polymer section used as a mask. Shapes of the hole patterns in the first and the second predetermined patterns are transferred to the lower layer film. A shape of the hole pattern in the dummy pattern is not transferred to the lower layer film. | 01-23-2014 |
20140045341 | PATTERN FORMING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a pattern forming method includes forming a physical guide, in which at least an upper part of a side wall surface of a concave section is an inclined surface, on a film to be processed, forming a polymer layer containing at least two kinds of segments inside the concave section of the physical guide, microphase-separating the polymer layer, to form self-assembled polymer domains including a first polymer section and a second polymer section, and processing the film to be processed by use of the self-assembled polymer domains. | 02-13-2014 |
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20080256639 | Verification Method, Information Processing Device, Recording Medium, Verification System, Certification Program, and Verification Program - A virtual machine can be implemented by anyone because the interface and other information necessary for implementation are publicly available. Hence, if virtual machine is implemented maliciously, a program operating thereon can be made to operate maliciously instead of operating legitimately. | 10-16-2008 |
20100039915 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, DATA PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - An information processing device includes: a local memory unit storing data including encrypted content; a memory storing data including key information to be used in a process of reproducing the encrypted content; and a data processing unit selectively reproducing encrypted content stored in a disk or the local memory unit, wherein the data processing unit reads a medium ID from the disk when the content to be reproduced is stored in the disk and reads a medium ID from the memory when the content to be reproduced is stored in the local memory unit. | 02-18-2010 |
20110115881 | DATA STRUCTURE, REPRODUCING APPARATUS, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - The present invention relates to a data structure, a reproducing apparatus, a reproducing method, and a program which are applicable to various types of display and which facilitates signal processing performed in the displays. In a 3D video format according to the present invention, a base signal BS of a side-by-side image SbSP and an optional signal OS of a sub-image SuP obtained by collectively arranging three images described below regarding an L image LP of the side-by-side image SbSP are used. That is, the sub-image SuP includes a Depth image of the L image, an image hidden behind an object included in the L image, and a Depth image of the mage hidden behind the object. The present invention is applicable to 3D displays. | 05-19-2011 |
20110131665 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, DATA PROCESSING METHOD AND PROGRAM - A configuration is achieved in which content copying between media and content downloading are performed effectively and under strict management. In content copying between media, the identification information (medium ID) of a copying destination medium is obtained using an API for providing a predefined processing, then the obtained medium ID is transmitted to a server to obtain copying permission information from the server, and then content copying is performed under the management of the server. This configuration allows a copying destination medium to be managed, which can eliminate the unauthorized use of the content. Also, the configuration in which content downloading from the server is performed according to, for example, a Java® program allows a ROM disc on which the content is recorded to store the program and to be provided to a user. | 06-02-2011 |
20110242105 | IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention relates to an image processing device and method whereby an image and so forth that a contents producer intends can be displayed in a case where a stereoscopic image content is displayed as a 2D image. | 10-06-2011 |
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20130050424 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - A multiview video decoding apparatus receives and decodes an encoded stream obtained as a result of encoding residual information, 2D images for N views, and depth images for N views, the residual information being the error between synthetic-view images generated using the 2D images for N views and the depth images for N views, and 2D images for (M−N) views at the view synthesis positions of the synthetic-view images. A view synthesizing apparatus generates the synthetic-view images by using the 2D images and depth images for N views decoded by the multiview video decoding apparatus. A residual information compensating apparatus adds the residual information into the generated synthetic-view images. The apparatus may be applied to a system that conducts view synthesis, for example. | 02-28-2013 |
20130141535 | ENCODING DEVICE, ENCODING METHOD, DECODING DEVICE, AND DECODING METHOD - The present technology relates to an encoding device, an encoding method, a decoding device, and a decoding method capable of suppressing the amount of information without degrading the image quality of an image of a viewpoint that is used when the compatibility is secured in a case where a multi-viewpoint image is encoded. A compatible encoder generates a compatible stream by encoding an image A | 06-06-2013 |
20130142247 | ENCODING DEVICE, ENCODING METHOD, DECODING DEVICE, AND DECODING METHOD - An encoding device and method, and a decoding device and method, capable of encoding and decoding a multi-viewpoint image in accordance with a mode having compatibility with an existing mode. A compatible encoder generates a compatible stream by encoding an image that is a compatible image. An image converting unit converts the resolution of images that are auxiliary images. An auxiliary encoder generates an encoded stream of the auxiliary image by encoding the auxiliary image of which the resolution is converted. A compatibility information generating unit generates, as compatibility information, information that designates the image as a compatible image. A multiplexing unit transmits the compatible stream, the encoded stream of the auxiliary image, and the compatibility information. The encoding device can encode a 3D image of the multi-viewpoint mode. | 06-06-2013 |
20140177904 | RECORDING MEDIUM AND PRODUCING METHOD THEREOF, REPRODUCING METHOD AND REPRODUCING APPARATUS, AND COPYRIGHT MANAGING METHOD - A GUID as title information and a global serial number are recorded in a BCA of a digital video disc. A hash value of the GUID is embedded as an electronic watermark in a data area. When content data is reproduced from the digital video disc, a match of information of the two GUIDs is checked so as to prevent the digital video disc from being illegally copied. A lead-in area and a managing organization provide disc revocation lists. With a global serial number and a disc revocation list, content data can be prevented from being reproduced from an illegally distributed disc. A film WM detector detects data embedded in a movie shown in a theater so as to prevent content data from being reproduced from a disc on which the embedded data is recorded. Thus, content data can be prevented from being reproduced from an illegally distributed disc before a copyright supervisor of the content authorizes the disc to be distributed. | 06-26-2014 |
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20080231723 | IMAGING BLOCK AND IMAGING APPARATUS - An imaging block includes a prism, first and second imaging devices, an analog/digital convertor, a timing generator, and first, second, third circuit boards. The prism separates light incident through a lens into at least two colors and outputs the light. The first and second imaging devices are each generates a video signal by photoelectrically converting the light. The analog/digital converter converts the video signal output from each of the devices into a digital signal. The timing generator generates a video-signal processing clock for driving the first imaging device, the second imaging device, and the analog/digital converter. The first imaging device is mounted on the first circuit board. The analog/digital converter and the timing generator are mounted on the second circuit board. The second imaging device is mounted on third circuit board and connected to both the first circuit board and the second circuit board through a cable. | 09-25-2008 |
20100091177 | IMAGING APPARATUS AND IMAGING METHOD - An imaging apparatus includes: an imaging device; an imaging device control portion supplying the imaging device with a read command signal; an operation input portion accepting an input of a flash light emission command; a control portion setting a predetermined interval as an output interval of the read command signal and setting output timing of a flash control signal to make the flash to emit light so that a period since a start till an end of light emission is included within a period since completion of reading of the signal charges till an input of a following second read command signal; and a timing control portion supplying the flash control signal to the flash and supplies a read control signal to make the read command signal be outputted at the predetermined interval according to an input of the flash light emission command and the output timing. | 04-15-2010 |
20120016230 | IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGING SYSTEM, SURGICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM, AND IMAGING METHOD - An imaging apparatus includes: a first illumination unit to apply visible light to a subject having a fluorescent substance; a second illumination unit to apply excitation light to the subject so that fluorescence is generated from the fluorescent substance; an optical filter unit to cause the visible light and the fluorescence to pass therethrough, and shield the excitation light; an imaging unit including imaging elements to generate image signals, and an output unit to read the image signals from the imaging elements and output image information; an optical element to divide the visible light into component light beams, cause the divided light beams to be incident on the imaging elements, and cause the fluorescence to be incident on at least one imaging element; and a control means for alternately applying the visible light and the excitation light and alternately outputting image information of the visible light and the fluorescence. | 01-19-2012 |
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20090170798 | Highly safe intranasally administrable gene vaccines for treating alzheimer's disease - An objective of the present invention is to provide a safe and effective vaccine therapy for Alzheimer's disease. A minus strand RNA viral vector carrying amyloid gene was constructed, and administered intranasally to 24- to 25-months-old APP transgenic mice. The level of serum anti-A 42 antibody was determined and showed to be markedly higher than the control. The results of histological investigation showed that the administration of a vector of the present invention markedly reduced senile plaques in all of the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, and hippocampus. The brain A level was also markedly reduced. Furthermore, the administration of a vector of the present invention did not result in lymphocyte infiltration in the central nervous system. | 07-02-2009 |
20100158867 | PARAMYXOVIRUS VECTOR ENCODING ANGIOGENESIS GENE AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides Paramyxovirus vectors encoding angiogenic genes and use of the same. The use of Paramyxovirus vectors enables effective transfer of angiogenic genes into individual tissues. FGF2 gene transferred into ischemic tissues in vivo induces expression of angiogenic genes without causing edema, and prevents necrosis due to ischemia. The vectors of the present invention are suitable for gene therapy targeted to ischemic tissues. | 06-24-2010 |
20110212059 | PARAMYXOVIRUS VECTOR ENCODING ANGIOGENESIS GENE AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides Paramyxovirus vectors encoding angiogenic genes and use of the same. The use of Paramyxovirus vectors enables effective transfer of angiogenic genes into individual tissues. FGF2 gene transferred into ischemic tissues in vivo induces expression of angiogenic genes without causing edema, and prevents necrosis due to ischemia. The vectors of the present invention are suitable for gene therapy targeted to ischemic tissues. | 09-01-2011 |
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20080199438 | Methods For Suppressing Tumor Proliferation - The present invention provides methods for suppressing tumor proliferation comprising the step of inhibiting the expression of PDGF-A or the binding between PDGF-A homodimers and PDGFRα. Activation of the PDGFRα-p70S6K signal transduction pathway by PDGF-AA is an important factor in tumor angiogenesis and relates to the prognosis of patients suffering from tumors. By inhibiting PDGF-A expression in tumors or in their surrounding tissues, or by inhibiting the binding between PDGF-A homodimers and PDGFRα, the formation and retention of tumor vasculature can be inhibited, thereby suppressing tumor proliferation. | 08-21-2008 |
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20120040458 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING DENDRITIC CELLS - An objective of the present invention is to provide methods for producing dendritic cells (DCs), which comprise the step of culturing DC precursor cells in the presence of a plurality of cytokines, produced dendritic cells, and uses thereof. | 02-16-2012 |
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20110287593 | METHOD FOR FORMING SEMICONDUCTOR FILM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - An object is to provide a method for forming an oxide semiconductor film with little variation in electrical characteristics. Another object is to provide a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device including an oxide semiconductor film with little variation in electrical characteristics. To reduce the amount of light scattered by a substrate stage or the amount of the scattered light which travels to enter a light-transmitting oxide semiconductor layer when the light-transmitting oxide semiconductor layer is patterned, a layer having a function of preventing light transmission may be provided in a lower layer than a photoresist layer so that light does not reach the substrate stage. In addition, a semiconductor device may be manufactured using the oxide semiconductor layer formed by the above patterning method. | 11-24-2011 |
20110312127 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - An object is to provide a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device including an oxide semiconductor and having improved electric characteristics. The semiconductor device includes an oxide semiconductor film, a gate electrode overlapping the oxide semiconductor film, and a source electrode and a drain electrode electrically connected to the oxide semiconductor film. The method includes the steps of forming a first insulating film including gallium oxide over and in contact with the oxide semiconductor film; forming a second insulating film over and in contact with the first insulating film; forming a resist mask over the second insulating film; forming a contact hole by performing dry etching on the first insulating film and the second insulating film; removing the resist mask by ashing using oxygen plasma; and forming a wiring electrically connected to at least one of the gate electrode, the source electrode, and the drain electrode through the contact hole. | 12-22-2011 |
20150084049 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - An object is to provide a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device including an oxide semiconductor and having improved electric characteristics. The semiconductor device includes an oxide semiconductor film, a gate electrode overlapping the oxide semiconductor film, and a source electrode and a drain electrode electrically connected to the oxide semiconductor film. The method includes the steps of forming a first insulating film including gallium oxide over and in contact with the oxide semiconductor film; forming a second insulating film over and in contact with the first insulating film; forming a resist mask over the second insulating film; forming a contact hole by performing dry etching on the first insulating film and the second insulating film; removing the resist mask by ashing using oxygen plasma; and forming a wiring electrically connected to at least one of the gate electrode, the source electrode, and the drain electrode through the contact hole. | 03-26-2015 |