An image processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit, a first detection unit, a first determination unit, a second detection unit, a second determination unit, a correction unit, and a transmitting unit. The security storage unit is configured to store a plurality of securities together with respective security levels associated with the securities. Sellers also provide profile information specifying conditions under which they want messages to be sent. In addition, the invention provides improved cell culture media, including improved production media, feed solutions, and combination feeds, which may be used to improve protein productivity in mammalian cell culture. An example of a protocol that allows an embedded controller to access more than one module is also described. By forming a three-dimensional channel region with the use of a gate electrode or a structure having an insulating surface, a channel length is made three times or more, preferably five times or more, further preferably ten times or more as long as a channel length when seen from the above.