A video encoding apparatus, video encoding method, and computer program, which are capable of employing an adaptive filter that provides improved encoding performance while reducing the processing cost required for calculation. This method enables the user to map a fixed 2D image or a video image on a face of a 3D object, and to displace the image as he wishes on the face of the object he has selected. The welded joint is machined and the root of the weld is eliminated. A latch is operatively associated between the latchrelease member and the base member for locking the latchrelease member and IC card in the latched position automatically in response to moving the IC card to the latched position.