In this paper, we present a three-dimensional (3D) digitization technique for natural objects, such as insects and plants. The key idea is to combine X-ray computed tomography (CT) and photographs to obtain both complicated 3D shapes and surface textures of target specimens. We measure a specimen by using an X-ray CT device and a digital camera to obtain a CT volumetric image (volume) and multiple photographs. We then reconstruct a 3D model by segmenting the CT volume and generate a texture by projecting the photographs onto the model. To achieve this reconstruction, we introduce a technique for estimating a camera position for each photograph. We also present techniques for merging multiple textures generated from multiple photographs and recovering missing texture areas caused by occlusion. We illustrate the feasibility of our 3D digitization technique by digitizing 3D textured models of insects and flowers. The combination of X-ray CT and a digital camera makes it possible to successfully digitize specimens with complicated 3D structures accurately and allows us to browse both surface colors and internal structures.

Japan's Personal Handy Phone (PHP) system for personal communication system is reviewed and a field service test is briefly described. A personal communication system as a concept comprising "Mobile communication", "ISDN", and "Public Telephone" is also discussed. This system is compared with the mobile telephone system (Cellular system) from the viewpoint of future radio access prospects. Moreover, it is emphasized that advanced radio access is needed to meet the diversified and sophisticated demands in telecommunications.

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