Spindle apparatus

A spindle apparatus of a machine tool comprises a main spindle rotatably supported in a housing via bearings. A helium circulation system is provided for introducing helium, lower in density and fluid pressure than air, through a helium supply port into a gap on the outer periphery of the main spindle within the housing, and for discharging helium to the outside through a helium discharge port. The main spindle is rotated in an atmosphere of the helium. The spindle apparatus is simple in structure, but can minimize the power loss of the main spindle and reduce the motor power, and also gives a cooling effect.

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MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording medium including a substrate and a magnetic recording layer formed on the substrate and including a plurality of projections is obtained. The array of the plurality of projections includes a plurality of domains in which the projections are regularly arranged, and a boundary region between the domains, in which the projections are irregularly arranged. The boundary region is formed along a perpendicular bisector of a line connecting the barycenters of adjacent projections. 1. A magnetic recording medium comprising:a substrate; anda magnetic recording layer formed on the substrate and including a plurality of projections,wherein an array of the plurality of projections includes a plurality of domains in which the projections are regularly arranged, and a boundary region between the domains, in which the projections are irregularly arranged, and the boundary region is formed along a perpendicular bisector of a line connecting barycenters of adjacent projections.2. The medium according to claim 1 , wherein the projections are formed by:forming a mask layer on the magnetic recording layer;forming projecting patterns on the mask layer;transferring the projecting patterns to the mask layer; andetching the magnetic recording layer through the projecting patterns, {'br': None, 'i': X>Z−', 'Y, '2/tan θ\u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'wherein letting X nm be a diameter of the projecting patterns of the mask layer, Y nm be an etching depth of the magnetic recording layer, Z nm be a dot pitch of the projecting patterns of the mask layer, and θ degrees be a taper angle of a side surface of the projection with respect to a bottom surface thereof, expression (1) below holds3. The medium according to claim 2 , wherein the forming the projecting patterns on the mask layer is performed by forming a self-organization film on the mask layer claim 2 , causing micro phase separation in the self-organization film claim 2 , leaving a dot-shaped phase ...

Magnetic recording medium, method of manufacturing the same, and magnetic recording/reproduction apparatus

According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording medium includes a substrate, an auxiliary layer formed on the substrate, and at least one perpendicular magnetic recording layer formed on the auxiliary layer. The perpendicular magnetic recording layer includes a magnetic dot pattern. The perpendicular magnetic recording layer is made of an alloy material containing one element selected from iron and cobalt, and one element selected from platinum and palladium. This alloy material has the L10 structure, and is (001)-oriented. The auxiliary layer includes a dot-like first region covered with the magnetic dot pattern, and a second region not covered with the magnetic dot pattern. The first region is made of a (100)-oriented nickel oxide. The second region contains nickel used in the first region as a main component.

Pyrazole derivative and harmful organism-controlling agent

Embodiments provide a pest control agent that is excellent in safety, controlling effect, residual activity, and so on. According to an embodiment, there is provided a pyrazole derivative represented by general formula [I], or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, and a pest control agent containing the same as an active ingredient: wherein, p represents an integer of 0 or 1, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5represent a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, C1-C6alkyl group, or the like, A represents an oxygen atom or sulfur atom, Q represents a halogen atom, C6-C10aryl group that is unsubstituted or substituted with (R8)m, or the like, and R6and R7represent a hydrogen atom, C1-C6alkyl group, or the like.

PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS

The present invention aims at providing a plasma processing apparatus for performing a plasma processing on a planar substrate body to be processed, the apparatus being capable of generating the plasma with good uniformity and efficiently using the plasma, and having a high productivity. That is, the plasma processing apparatus according to the present invention includes: a vacuum chamber; one or plural antenna supporters (plasma generator supporters) projecting into the internal space of the vacuum chamber; radio-frequency antennas (plasma generators) attached to each antenna supporter; and a pair of substrate body holders provided across the antenna supporter in the vacuum chamber, for holding a planar substrate body to be processed.

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Mobile communications system and communications control method and mobile terminal device used therefor, control method thereof, and recording medium

To reduce a time required for an attach process or a location registration process and to alleviate traffic congestion in a W-CDMA mobile communications system. When an attach process or location registration process takes place on a UE with respect to both a circuit switched domain and a packet switched domain, messages about the attach process or the location registration process are transmitted from the UE to the circuit switched domain and the packet switched domain through an RRC (Radio Resource Control) connection established between the UE and a radio access network device (i.e., a RAN). This makes it possible to update location information for mobility management in both circuit switched domain and packet switched domain through the RRC connection.

Electromagnetic signal analysis apparatus and electromagnetic signal analysis program

An electromagnetic signal analysis apparatus includes a frequency spectrum obtaining unit 11 to obtain a frequency spectrum that is generated based on an electromagnetic signal obtained by a spectral device 20 and represents a property value with respect to a frequency, a water vapor fitting processing unit 12 to fit a waveform of a single fitting function or a composite waveform, of a plurality of fitting functions to a frequency spectrum at a frequency at which absorption of the electromagnetic waves by water vapor is increased, and a property analyzing unit 14 to analyze a property of a liquid sample using at least two values that determine a characteristic of the fitting function used for the fitting, so that the frequency spectrum, at the frequency at which absorption of the electromagnetic waves by water vapor generated from surfaces of the liquid sample is increased is processed to analyze the property of the liquid sample.

Problem diagnosis method and problem repair method for laser device

A problem diagnosis method and problem repair method for a laser device such as laser treatment devices used in the medical field and laser processing devices used in industrial fields, capable of detecting problems in laser devices early and reducing the time required for maintenance work on the laser devices are provided. The method comprises a step of measuring the intensity of scattered light generated by an optical part inside the laser device; a step of referring to data indicating a temporal change in the scattered light predicted under predetermined operating conditions of the laser device, and predicting the seriousness of the problem from the intensity of scattered light; and a step of determining what kind of maintenance work is necessary based on the seriousness of the problem. Additionally, the seriousness of the problem in the optical part can be predicted by executing fuzzy logic based on membership functions defining the relationship between scattered light intensity and ...

Conversion lens for single-lens reflex camera

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Apparatus having magnetic fluid heat transport system

An apparatus includes a conduit configured to circulate magnetic fluid, and a magnetic field generator that applies a magnetic field to the magnetic fluid. The conduit includes at least four areas of a first conduit area in which the magnetic fluid receives heat from a heating unit, a second conduit area from the first conduit area to a cooling unit, a third conduit area in which the magnetic fluid is cooled by the cooling unit, and a fourth conduit area from the cooling unit to the heating unit. When the apparatus is used, a volume of the magnetic fluid in one of the first to fourth conduit areas, in which a flow direction of the magnetic fluid coincides with a gravity direction, is larger than that of another conduit area, in which the flow direction of the magnetic fluid does not coincide with the gravity direction.

Sliding mechanism for portable electronic device

A sliding mechanism includes: a slidable intermediate member having first and second guide holes; a first shaft that is slidably inserted into the first guide hole, the first shaft having first and second end portions; a first spring member that is interposed between the first end portion of the first shaft and the slidable intermediate member to urge the slidable intermediate member toward the second end portion of the first shaft; a second shaft that is slidably inserted into the second guide hole, the second shaft having third and fourth end portions, the third end portion being disposed at a position opposite to the first end portion; and a second spring member that is interposed between the third end portion of the second shaft and the slidable intermediate member to urge the slidable intermediate member toward the fourth end portion of the second shaft.

PROCESSING APPARATUS, PROCESSING METHOD AND PROGRAM

An apparatus includes: a communication unit which communicates with an external apparatus according to an HTTP; a receiving unit which receives, through the communication unit, an HTTP request for executing predetermined processing; an execution unit which executes the predetermined processing according to the HTTP request; a determination unit which determines whether the execution unit has started execution normally; and a transmitting unit which transmits an HTTP response including a processing result to the external apparatus according to the HTTP request. If the receiving unit has received a request, the transmitting unit transmits a part of an HTTP response before the execution unit finishes execution. If the determination unit has determined that the execution has been started normally, or that the execution cannot be started normally, the transmitting unit transmits an HTTP response including data obtained from the execution, or an HTTP response not including such data, respectively. 1. A processing apparatus comprising:a communication unit configured to communicate with an external apparatus in accordance with an HTTP;a receiving unit configured to receive, through the communication unit, an HTTP request for requesting execution of predetermined processing;an execution unit configured to execute the predetermined processing according to the HTTP request received by the receiving unit;a determination unit configured to determine whether the execution unit has started execution normally; anda transmitting unit configured to transmit, to the external apparatus, an HTTP response for responding with a result of the processing by the execution unit according to the HTTP request received by the receiving unit, whereinif the receiving unit has received a request for predetermined processing through the communication unit, the transmitting unit transmits a part of an HTTP response before the execution unit finishes executing the predetermined processing, andif the ...

Method for production of heat exchanger

A heat exchanger, characterized in that Al or Al alloy tubes, each having a thermally Zn-sprayed layer formed on the surface of it, and having a brazing filler metal layer formed on said thermally Zn-sprayed layer using a powdery brazing filler Al alloy composed of 5 to 60 weight % of Si and the balance of Al and unavoidable impurities, are combined with and brazed to an Al or Al alloy header having a brazing filler metal layer formed using a powdery brazing filler Al alloy composed of 5 to 60 weight % of Si and the balance of Al and unavoidable impurities. The tubes and the header are strongly bonded to each other, and Zn is uniformly diffused and distributed. So, the heat exchanger shows good corrosion resistance.

Electronic apparatus

An electronic apparatus includes: a first casing; a second casing; a coupling mechanism for coupling the first and second casings while allowing the first and second casings to slide and rotate with each other in a state where the first and second casings being overlapped with each other, the coupling mechanism retaining the first and second casings to be in one of: a first posture in which the first and second casings are being overlapped; a second posture in which the first and second casings are being slidably moved; and a third posture in which the first and second casing are being rotated; a magnet provided in one of the first casing and the second casing; a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor which are provided in the other of the first casing and the second casing, the sensors outputting detection signals generated by a magnetic force of the magnet.

Portable terminal device and storage medium storing program

Provided that use environment conditions (types of access points) fit for using a telephone directory (user use information) are stored and managed in a condition table in association with the telephone directory, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) activates a wireless LAN module at the time of opening the telephone directory, and determines whether a portable terminal device lies within a wireless LAN or a hot spot based on whether wireless communication with an access point present nearby has been established. When the portable terminal device lies within the wireless LAN or the hot spot, the CPU accesses and outputs the telephone directory associated therewith.

PLASMA PROCESSING DEVICE

A plasma processing device according to the present invention includes a plasma processing chamber consisting of a vacuum container, a pair of substrate holders standing opposite each other in the plasma processing chamber, a plurality of first reaction gas tubes provided between the two substrate holders, and a plurality of second reaction gas tubes provided between the plurality of first reaction gas tubes and each of the two substrate holders. The first reaction gas tubes, which are made of an electrically conductive material, are electrically connected to a first radio-frequency power source or second radio-frequency power source. The first reaction gas tubes double as a radio-frequency antenna, while the second reaction gas tubes double as an electrode.

Annotative information applying apparatus, annotative information applying method, recording medium, and electronic proofreading system

A proof information processing apparatus adds a plurality of types of annotative information to a proof image by use of a plurality of input modes for inputting respective different types of annotative information. A proof information processing method is carried out by using the proof information processing apparatus. A recording medium stores a program for performing the functions of the proof information processing apparatus. An electronic proofreading system includes the proof information processing apparatus and a remote server. At least one of input modes including a text input mode, a stylus input mode, a color information input mode, and a speech input mode is selected depending on characteristics of an image in a region of interest which is indicated.

Lens barrel

There is disclosed a lens barrel including a fixed frame, a rotary frame rotatable with respect to the fixed frame to advance or retract in an optical axis direction, and a rectilinear guide frame rotatable relative to the rotary frame to displace integrally with the rotary frame in the optical axis direction. In this structure, a front end portion of the rectilinear guide frame on a subject side in the optical axis direction is exposed from the rotary frame.

Slip control system for torque converter

A slip control system for a torque converter with a lockup clutch comprises a controller that outputs a slip control signal to a slip control actuator of the lockup clutch to adjust an actual slip rotation speed of the torque converter at a target slip rotation speed. The controller is coupled to sensors for detecting information indicative of a condition of a drive system including the torque converter. The controller decides an operating state of the torque converter at time when the slip control is started, and selects one of initial valves for a slip command signal corresponding to the slip control signal according to the decided operating state of the torque converter at the start of the slip control. This arrangement functions to prevent troubles including shocks due to shortage of slippage in the torque converter and generation of radial slippage of the torque convert from generating at a time staring the slip control.

Flexible printed board

A flexible printed board according to this invention relates to a flexible printed board on which a semiconductor element flip-chip-bonded. The flexible printed board has an element formation surface of the semiconductor element is shielded from light by a light-shielding member.

Non-asbestos friction member

A friction material containing a thermosetting resin binder, reinforcing fibers, and a friction modifier are integrally formed with a pressure plate. The friction material has a first layer friction material on a side of a friction surface and a second layer friction material on a side of the pressure plate. A pre-mix containing an elastomer and a cross-linker is blended in the second layer friction material. The premix preferably contains fibers, and the premix preferably contains 10 to 97 vol % of an elastomer blended therewith.

Perpendicular magnetic recording medium, method of manufacturing the same, and magnetic recording/reproduction apparatus

A perpendicular magnetic recording medium according to an embodiment includes a substrate and perpendicular magnetic recording layer. The perpendicular magnetic recording layer includes a recording portion and non-recording portion. The recording portion has patterns regularly arranged in the longitudinal direction, and includes magnetic layers containing Fe or Co and Pt as main components, and at least one additive component selected from Ti, Si, Al, and W. The non-recording portion includes oxide layers formed by oxidizing the side surfaces of the magnetic layers, and nonmagnetic layers formed between the oxide layers.

Data file storage device with automatic filename creation function, data file storage program and data file storage method

A portable device includes a data file storage device, a camera section with an image pickup function and a schedule management section that manages a user's schedule. The data file storage device includes a picture file storage region for storing picture files and a schedule storage region for storing schedule data. When storing a picture file of a picture picked up by the camera section in the picture file storage region, schedule data that matches the file creation date and time of the picture file is searched among the entire schedule data stored in advance in the schedule storage region. When there is schedule data that matches the file creation date and time, schedule character data that represents the content of the schedule is obtained and a filename and/or a folder name is created based on the schedule character data obtained, or the schedule character data is embedded in EXIF data and stored.

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Portable terminal apparatus, computer-readable recording medium, and computer data signal

In a portable terminal apparatus, a CPU determines receiving condition of broadcast data received by a television broadcast receiving unit, while recording the received data, and records information indicating receiving condition according to the determination result. The CPU obtains information indicating recording condition of the recorded broadcast data based on information indicating receiving condition, and displays the obtained information on a main display unit. Specifically, the CPU sequentially receives ime stamps synchronous with broadcast data while receiving and recording the broadcast data, and records them in time series as information indicating receiving condition. The CPU determines whether time stamps recorded in time series are temporally continuous, and specifies any error portion where the recorded broadcast data has not been received normally, according to the determination result. The CPU displays a bar chart showing distribution of error portions in the total broadcast ...

SOLENOID VALVE

The solenoid valve ( 10 ) has a poppet valve ( 41 ) which is operated to move between a position to close a port and a position to open the port. A fixed iron core ( 50 ) having a supporting leg ( 52 ) and a driving leg ( 51 ) is installed in a valve housing ( 11 ), and a movable iron core ( 60 ) which drives the poppet valve ( 41 ) is disposed between a valve driving member ( 42 ) and the fixed iron core ( 50 ). An arcuate sliding contact surface ( 61 ) is provided on one end portion of the movable iron core ( 60 ), and a sliding-abutting surface ( 62 ) which abuts on the sliding contact surface ( 61 ) is provided on a leading end portion of the supporting leg ( 52 ). When a coil ( 56 ) is de-energized, the sliding-contacting surface ( 61 ) is pressed onto the sliding-abutting surface ( 62 ) by a flat spring ( 70 ), with an abutting portion of the valve driving member ( 42 ) serving as a fulcrum of a tensile force applied to the movable iron core ( 60 ).

GRINDING METHOD

It is provided that a grinding method of a rotating workpiece W having a cylindrical part and at least one end face beside the cylindrical part. The grinding wheel 30 has a rotational axis parallel to a rotational axis of the workpiece W and has an external surface 30FM, at least one side surface 30SM and at least one R-part 30KM between the external surface 30FM and the side surface 30DM. The grinding wheel 30 is moved backward in oblique direction to the end face to grind the end face for rough grinding in a process [1]. The grinding wheel is moved forward perpendicular to the rotational axis of the workpiece to grind the end face for finish grinding in a process [2a] and to grind the cylindrical part for rough grinding in a process [2b].

Woven fabric for swimsuits, and swimsuit

A cloth for swimsuits includes synthetic fiber multifilament yarns and elastic fibers, wherein a front surface and a back surface of the cloth have a water-repellent finish(es); bumps and hollows are formed on the back surface; the bumps and hollows on the back surface have a height difference of 150 μm to 650 μm; and the hollows have a width of 100 μm to 5000 μm.

Playback apparatus, broadcast receiving device, and computer-readable recording medium

A television broadcast received by a television broadcast receiving device is recorded as a recording file, and a central control device identifies specific recording portions (for example, commercial portions) within the recording file, and then calculates the remaining playback time (the total remaining time without the specific recording portions) that is the playback time of the recording file after the playback position minus the total time for the specific recording portions after the playback position, and displays information according to the total remaining time without the specific recording portions.

Light-emitting device having a recess defined by a base and lateral surfaces of a first and a second wall

A manufacturing method of a light-emitting device, including the steps of: preparing a substrate including a base, a first wall formed on an upper surface of the base, and a recess defined by a lateral surface of the first wall as an inside lateral surface and the upper surface of the base as a bottom surface; mounting a light-emitting element on the bottom surface of the recess; disposing a sealing member which covers the light-emitting element and the first wall; forming a groove section extending from an upper surface of the sealing member to the first wall by removing the sealing member on the first wall; disposing a second wall inside the groove section; and cutting the second wall and the substrate at a position including the second wall.

SHEET SWITCH MODULE

A sheet switch module including a circuit board (22), at least one key switch (25) disposed on the circuit board, and a flexible light guiding sheet (31) which is disposed on the key switch and configured to cover the circuit board, the light guiding sheet being configured to flexibly fit over and follow the shape of the key switch along an outer surface of the key switch, when the light guiding sheet is disposed on the circuit board.

Mobile communications system, mobile station, control method and recording medium

A mobile station that can suppress repetitive location registration. If a cell reselection instruction is issued for a cell, the mobile Station determines whether the new cell is listed in a history of cells in which the mobile station has existed before. If the new cell lies in the history, the control circuit suppresses the transfer. If a count value of cell reselection instructions in the mobile station reaches a predetermined value, the control circuit performs the transfer without referring to the history. In this manner, repetitive zone transfers are suppressed, so that the location registration process is also suppressed, and so the repetition of location registration can be suppressed.

Extract production system and method for producing extract

The present application provides an extract production system. The extract production system includes an extraction unit for extracting an extract from a starting material by using a solvent flowing into the interior thereof, a first heat exchange unit for subjecting the solvent flowing into the extraction unit to heat exchange by using a heat exchange medium, and a second heat exchange unit for subjecting the solvent which underwent heat exchange in the first heat exchange unit to heat exchange by reusing the heat exchange medium which underwent heat exchange in the first heat exchange unit.

Processing apparatus, processing method and program

An apparatus includes: a communication unit which communicates with an external apparatus according to an HTTP; a receiving unit which receives, through the communication unit, an HTTP request for executing predetermined processing; an execution unit which executes the predetermined processing according to the HTTP request; a determination unit which determines whether the execution unit has started execution normally; and a transmitting unit which transmits an HTTP response including a processing result to the external apparatus according to the HTTP request. If the receiving unit has received a request, the transmitting unit transmits a part of an HTTP response before the execution unit finishes execution. If the determination unit has determined that the execution has been started normally, or that the execution cannot be started normally, the transmitting unit transmits an HTTP response including data obtained from the execution, or an HTTP response not including such data, respectively ...

Rolling transport cots

In one embodiment, a rolling transport cot may include an elongate frame, one or more support linkages, an arcuate coupling member, and a swivel caster. The one or more support linkages may include a pivoting link that is in rotatable engagement with the elongate frame, a traveling link that is in sliding and rotatable engagement with the elongate frame, and an equalizing link that is in rotatable engagement with the traveling link. The arcuate coupling member can be in rotatable engagement with the pivoting link and the equalizing link. The swivel caster may include a wheel that rotates along a surface and a swivel mechanism that can rotate around an axis that is aligned with the surface at a swivel angle . When the traveling link is urged along the elongate frame, the swivel angle of the swivel mechanism can be substantially constant.

Terminal device including a three-dimensional capable display

In a mobile phone, a display section capable of 3D display, which includes a high-definition liquid crystal, has a liquid crystal layer for generating a parallax barrier on the front surface thereof. A central controlling section judges suitability in 3D display of content based on the contents of the content before displaying the content in the display section, and displays the content in 3D when the content is judged to be suitable for 3D display.

Moving image capture device, moving image capture control method, and moving image capture control program

A cellular phone set comprises a control device, a display device, a speaker, a microphone, a camera, a storage device, a power supply section, a communication device, an opened and closed state detector, and an acceleration sensor for detecting a state in which a second case has been started to be opened with respect to a first case, a state in which the second case has been started to be superimposed (closed) with respect to the first case, or an acceleration in a state in which the second case is completely superimposed (closed).

Method for production of heat exchanger

A heat exchanger, characterized in that Al or Al alloy tubes, each having a thermally Zn-sprayed layer formed on the surface of it, and having a brazing filler metal layer formed on said thermally Zn-sprayed layer using a powdery brazing filler Al alloy composed of 5 to 60 weight % of Si and the balance of Al and unavoidable impurities, are combined with and brazed to an Al or Al alloy header having a brazing filler metal layer formed using a powdery brazing filler Al alloy composed of 5 to 60 weight % of Si and the balance of Al and unavoidable impurities. The tubes and the header are strongly bonded to each other, and Zn is uniformly diffused and distributed. So, the heat exchanger shows good corrosion resistance.

Flare measuring mask and flare measuring method of semiconductor aligner

A flare measuring mask and a flare measuring method are capable of measuring flare at high sensitivity by an optical measuring instrument. The first measuring portion has a double cross shielding area including first stripe-shaped shielding portions of the same figure aligned in parallel at regular intervals and third stripe-shaped shielding portions of the same figure aligned in parallel at regular intervals, crossing with the first shielding portions at right angles, and the second measuring portion includes second-stripe shaped shielding portions identical to the first shielding portions of the first measuring portion and fourth stripe-shaped shielding portions identical to the third shielding portions, crossing with the second shielding portions at right angles in a central portion. In the resist length measuring process, the presence of the flare is checked by measuring the length of the resist pattern corresponding to the respective shielding portions in the longitudinal direction ...

ILLUMINATING UNIT, DISPLAY UNIT, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Provided is a display unit capable of achieving a more excellent image. The display unit includes an illuminating unit and a display section configured to perform image display using light from the illuminating unit. The illuminating unit includes a light guide plate extending in a plane that includes a first direction and a second direction intersecting with each other, a substrate supporting the light guide plate, and first and second support sections provided in part of the light guide plate and part of the substrate. The first support section allows displacement of the light guide plate in the second direction while limiting displacement of the light guide plate in the first direction. The second support section allows displacement of the light guide plate in the first direction while limiting displacement of the light guide plate in the second direction. 1. An illuminating unit for a display unit , the illuminating unit comprising:a light guide plate extending in a plane that includes a first direction and a second direction intersecting with each other;a substrate supporting the light guide plate; andfirst and second support sections provided in part of the light guide plate and part of the substrate,wherein the first support section allows displacement of the light guide plate in the second direction while limiting displacement of the light guide plate in the first direction, andthe second support section allows displacement of the light guide plate in the first direction while limiting displacement of the light guide plate in the second direction.2. The illuminating unit according to claim 1 , wherein the first support section comprises a plurality of first support sections that are disposed on a same straight line extending in the second direction.3. The illuminating unit according to claim 2 , wherein the second support section comprises a plurality of second support sections that are disposed on a same straight line extending in the first direction.4. The ...

Flare measuring mask and flare measuring method of semiconductor aligner

A flare measuring mask and a flare measuring method are capable of measuring flare at high sensitivity by an optical measuring instrument. The first measuring portion has a double cross shielding area including first stripe-shaped shielding portions of the same figure aligned in parallel at regular intervals and third stripe-shaped shielding portions of the same figure aligned in parallel at regular intervals, crossing with the first shielding portions at right angles, and the second measuring portion includes second-stripe shaped shielding portions identical to the first shielding portions of the first measuring portion and fourth stripe-shaped shielding portions identical to the third shielding portions, crossing with the second shielding portions at right angles in a central portion. In the resist length measuring process, the presence of the flare is checked by measuring the length of the resist pattern corresponding to the respective shielding portions in the longitudinal direction ...

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High heat-resistant polygermane compound with sulfur-containing organic group

There is provided a polygermane compound forming a film having a high refractive index and thermal stability, and containing a sulfur atom-containing organic group as a group bonded to a germanium atom. A polygermane compound comprising a sulfur atom-containing organic group as a group bonded to a germanium atom, in which the sulfur atom-containing organic group is a group of Formula [1]: -L-Z[1] where L is a single bond, a C1-6 alkylene group, or a C4-20 arylene group optionally substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group; and Z is a C1-20 sulfide group, a C1-14 cyclic sulfide group optionally substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group, a C2-20 alkyl group containing a sulfide bond, or a C5-20 aralkyl group containing a sulfide bond, with a proviso that when L is a single bond, Z is not a C1-20 sulfide group.

Magnetic recording medium and method for producing the same

According to one embodiment, there is provided a magnetic recording medium which includes a base, a magnetic recording layer having convex-shaped magnetic layers, which is formed on the base, and a protective film formed on the magnetic recording layer. There are gaps in a region surrounded by the protective film, the surface of the base, and each side wall of each magnetic layer.

Cancer diagnosis and treatment of cancer using anti-ROBO1 antibody

A method for diagnosing cancer comprising detecting ROBO1 protein is disclosed. In addition, a method for treating a disease caused by abnormal cell growth comprising administrating an antibody that binds to ROBO1, as well as a pharmaceutical composition, a cell growth inhibitor and an anticancer agent comprising an antibody that binds to ROBO1 as an active ingredient are disclosed. Further, a method for inducing cell damages in a ROBO1 expressing cell and a method for inhibiting the growth of a ROBO1 expressing cell by bringing a ROBO1 expressing cell into contact with an antibody that binds to ROBO1, are disclosed. Furthermore, a method for monitoring progression of hepatitis by detecting ROBO1 protein is disclosed.

Merchandise order apparatus and method thereof, and recording medium

An apparatus for ordering merchandise is provided with a receiving unit receiving an order signal including remainder quantity information that shows the remainder quantity of merchandise; prediction period calculation unit calculating a period until the remainder quantity of merchandise is exhausted; order information preparation unit selecting the shop where the merchandise can be purchased most cheaply based on the calculated period and the selling price of the merchandise, and preparing order information based on the selection; and order unit ordering the merchandise from the shop that is selected based on the order information. Thus, the present invention realizes a process of automatically placing an order, in such a way that merchandise can be purchased most cheaply before the merchandise is exhausted, with regard to the merchandise of which the selling price differs between every shop.

FIBER COMPOSITE

To provide a cellulose fiber composite having high transparency, low water absorption and low coefficient of linear thermal expansion. A fiber composite which comprises fibers having an average fiber diameter of at most 30 nm and a matrix material and which has a haze of at most 5 according to JIS K-7136 when the fiber composite has a thickness of 100 m.

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LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE HAVING A RECESS DEFINED BY A BASE AND LATERAL SURFACES OF A FIRST AND A SECOND WALL

A manufacturing method of a light-emitting device, including the steps of: preparing a substrate including a base, a first wall formed on an upper surface of the base, and a recess defined by a lateral surface of the first wall as an inside lateral surface and the upper surface of the base as a bottom surface; mounting a light-emitting element on the bottom surface of the recess; disposing a sealing member which covers the light-emitting element and the first wall; forming a groove section extending from an upper surface of the sealing member to the first wall by removing the sealing member on the first wall; disposing a second wall inside the groove section; and cutting the second wall and the substrate at a position including the second wall. 1. A light-emitting device , comprising:a base;a first wall arranged on an upper surface of the base;a second wall arranged on the first wall;a recess defined by a lateral surface of the first wall and a lateral surface of the second wall and the upper surface of the base;a light-emitting element mounted on the bottom surface of the recess; anda sealing member arranged in the recess, the sealing member covers the light-emitting element.2. The light-emitting device according to claim 1 , wherein an upper surface of the first wall is lower in height than an upper surface of the light-emitting element.3. The light-emitting device according to claim 1 ,wherein the base has a supporting section and an electrode section,wherein the light-emitting element is mounted on the electrode section.4. The light-emitting device according to claim 3 , wherein the first wall is formed on the electrode section.5. The light-emitting device according to claim 3 , wherein a thickness of the electrode section directly below the first wall is smaller than a thickness of the electrode section directly below the light-emitting element.6. The light-emitting device according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the first wall below the second wall is ...

Cylindrical grinding method and cylindrical grinding machine

In a cylindrical grinding method, rough grinding is performed until a diameter of a workpiece reaches a rough-grinding setting value, and then, first finish grinding is performed until the diameter of the workpiece reaches a first finish setting value while measuring a shape deviation amount of an outer peripheral surface of the workpiece from a perfect round shape. The rough-grinding setting value in the next-time rough grinding step is changed based on a necessary time of the first finish grinding step to time at which the shape deviation amount reaches a first threshold or smaller in the first finish grinding step, and based on a total required time for the first finish grinding step.

Magnetic recording medium and method of manufacturing the same

According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording medium including a substrate and a magnetic recording layer formed on the substrate and including a plurality of projections is obtained. The array of the plurality of projections includes a plurality of domains in which the projections are regularly arranged, and a boundary region between the domains, in which the projections are irregularly arranged. The boundary region is formed along a perpendicular bisector of a line connecting the barycenters of adjacent projections.

Intermediate transfer member for electrophotography and electrophotographic apparatus

An intermediate transfer member for electrophotography comprising a substrate and a surface layer provided on the substrate. The surface layer comprises a binder resin and a perfluoropolyether. An extraction amount of the perfluoropolyether per 10 mm3 of the surface layer, is 0.10 mg to 5.00 mg, the extraction amount of the perfluoropolyether obtained by immersing the intermediate transfer member into a solvent that can dissolve the perfluoropolyether at 25° C. for 24 hours. A surface of the intermediate transfer member that is not subjected to first and second treatments, has a n-hexadecane contact angle of 55° or more. A surface of the intermediate transfer member that has been subjected to the first treatment, has a n-hexadecane contact angle of 40° or less. A surface of the intermediate transfer member that has been subjected to the second treatment, has a n-hexadecane contact angle of 50° or more.

Die-cast aluminum bracket

A die-cast aluminum bracket for a vehicle is provided between a mounted object and a vehicle structure. The die-cast aluminum bracket includes: a first attachment section configured to be coupled to the mounted object; and a second attachment section configured to be coupled to the vehicle structure, wherein a first surface, which faces the mounted object at the time when the mounted object is coupled, in the first attachment section has a chill layer removed section in which an internal layer of the bracket is exposed, and a second surface of the first attachment section has a chill layer, the second surface being on an opposite side of the first attachment section from the first surface.

Method for determining depth of focus

A depth of focus determination method for finding an upper limit value of depth of focus during exposure, when a resist layer that has been formed on a substrate surface is at least exposed by reduction projection of a reticle mask and developed to form a resist pattern. When the depth of focus at a specific pattern of the resist pattern is an upper limit value Fmax, a value Y expressed by the following equation (1) exhibits a maximum value or a minimum value. The upper limit value Fmaxis a positive value. Y=f(F) Formula (1) In Formula (1), F represents the depth of focus (μm), and f(F) represents a function with respect to the depth of focus, which function includes a top dimension (μm) and/or an edge dimension (μm) of a specific section of the specific pattern.

FIBER COMPOSITE

To provide a cellulose fiber composite having high transparency, low water absorption and low coefficient of linear thermal expansion. A fiber composite which comprises fibers having an average fiber diameter of at most 30 nm and a matrix material and which has a haze of at most 5 according to JIS K-7136 when the fiber composite has a thickness of 100 m.

Image capturing apparatus, method for the same, and storage medium where while an image sensor is located in an area an optical member and a vibration transmission member are not in contact with each other

An image capturing apparatus includes a vibration device, a vibration transmission member, a housing that holds the vibration transmission member, a movable portion, and an optical member. The vibration device vibrates the image capturing apparatus to give a user a feeling corresponding to a user operation performed on an operation portion. The vibration transmission member transmits a vibration. The movable portion holds an image sensor that moves within a first area in a direction different from an optical axis to perform image blur correction. The optical member is arranged on an object side of the image sensor and on the optical axis. While the image sensor is located in the first area, the optical member and the vibration transmission member are not in contact with each other. When the image sensor moves to a second area outside the first area, the optical and vibration transmission members are brought into contact.

Method of producing optically active lactone compound and complex used in the method

An optically active lactone compound is produced by using a Zr(salen) complex of the following formula (I) or its enantiomer as a catalyst and subjecting a cyclic ketone compound to a Baeyer-Villiger reaction with at least one oxidizer selected from hydrogen peroxide, aqueous hydrogen peroxide and urea-hydrogen peroxide adduct in a solvent:wherein Ar<1 >is an aryl group having a carbon number of 10 to 16 and Y is a phenoxy group or an alkoxy group having a carbon number of 1 to 10.

Alarm system employing single transmission line

In the present invention an intrusion detection system comprises a detection element configured to detect an intrusion in a location, and to transmit an intrusion signal upon detection of the intrusion. The system further comprises a monitoring device configured to capture images of the location upon the detection of the intrusion, and to transmit image signals representing the captured images. A single transmission line is in electrical communication with the detection element and the monitoring device, wherein the transmission line is configured to carry both the intrusion signals and the image signals.

LED light emitting device

An LED light emitting device with good color mixing property is provided. The LED light emitting device including a rectangular substrate having a short-side and a long-side and a first LED element, a second LED element and a third LED element that are mounted on a surface of the substrate and emit light with wavelengths different from one another, wherein the first LED element and the second LED element are mounted on the substrate so that a first distance from the short-side to a mounting position of the first LED element in the long-side direction of the substrate and a second distance from the short-side to a mounting position of the second LED element in the long-side direction are the same.

Method of applying trapping conditions

Trapping conditions including trapping parameters and trapping areas are established for the image of a certain page displayed on a display unit through an input device. Another page is specified to which the trapping conditions thus established for the image of the certain page are to be applied. Thus, the trapping conditions thus established for the image of the certain page can be applied to the image of the other page.

Machine tool

A machine tool has a table body and a drive line on a bed. The table body is linearly movable via a guide member having a sliding or rolling guide surface. The drive line has a ball screw or the like, and moves the table body along the guide surface. A pair of guide members are provided at positions in point symmetry about the position of the center of gravity of the table body. Moreover, a pair of drive lines having the ball screws or the like are provided at positions in point symmetry about the position of the center of gravity of the table body. Alternatively, drive line having the ball screw or the like is provided at the position of the center of gravity of the table body.

Cellular phone having a function of receiving a television broadcasting wave

In a flip cellular phone which is capable of receiving a television signal, when the cellular phone is brought to an open state after detecting an incoming call while receiving a television signal with the cellular phone kept in the closed state, the television receiving operation ceases automatically for communication by telephone, and thereby the user of the cellular phone is not required to execute a troublesome operation to quit receiving the television signal. The cellular phone does not cease receiving the television signal while the user is talking on the phone and outputs telephone talking voice in place of the television sound. Therefore, the user can enjoy watching the television program while talking on the phone. Further, since the cellular phone displays a television image and caller's information simultaneously, the user can confirm the caller's information.

PATTERN FORMATION METHOD AND MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM MANUFACTURING METHOD

According to one embodiment, a pattern formation method includes forming a surface treatment polymer film on a substrate, applying a solution containing a monomer or oligomer of a surface treatment polymer material to a surface of the surface treatment polymer film, forming a self-assembled layer by coating the surface treatment polymer film with a coating solution containing a block copolymer having at least two types of polymer chains, and forming a microphase-separated structure in the self-assembled layer by annealing, and optionally removing one type of a polymer layer from the microphase-separated structure, thereby forming convex patterns by a remaining polymer layer.

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

In a removing step, a phase-separated release solution including a first phase containing a first solvent capable of dissolving a release layer and a second phase containing a second solvent having a property of separating from the first solvent is prepared, and a patterned magnetic recording medium is dipped in the first phase together with a release layer, mask layer, and resist layer remaining on a magnetic recording layer, thereby removing the release layer. After that, the patterned magnetic recording medium is moved to the second phase, and separated from the first phase containing the release layer and the layers remaining on the release layer. 1. A magnetic recording medium manufacturing method comprising:forming a magnetic recording layer on a substrate;forming a release layer on the magnetic recording layer;forming a mask layer on the release layer;forming a resist layer on the mask layer;forming a three-dimensional pattern on the resist layer;transferring the three-dimensional pattern to the mask layer;transferring the three-dimensional pattern to the release layer;transferring the three-dimensional pattern to the magnetic recording layer;removing the release layer and removing layers remaining on the release layer by dipping the substrate in a first phase of a phase-separated release solution including the first phase containing a first solvent configured to dissolve the release layer, and a second phase containing a second solvent having a property of separating from the first solvent; andmoving the substrate to the second phase, thereby separating the substrate from the first phase containing the release layer and the layers remaining on the release layer.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the release layer is sparingly soluble in the second solvent.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the phase-separated release solution contains one of an acid solvent claim 1 , an alkali solvent claim 1 , and an organic solvent.4. The method ...

Sound outputting apparatus and sound outputting method

A controller of a handy terminal such as a cellular phone determines whether a headphone is connected or not when discriminating that reproduction output of sound data ends. With the headphone connected, the controller stores an end time in a time memory. When reproduction output of sound data is necessary, the controller determines whether or not a predetermined time has passed after the stored end time. When the controller detects that the predetermined time has passed, the controller changes the output destination of sound data from the headphone to a speaker for generation of a sound therefrom.

Method for manufacturing a semiconductor device

A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device is disclosed. The method can assess exposure conditions by forming a predetermined assessment pattern on a principal surface of a semiconductor wafer. The predetermined assessment pattern includes a first assessment pattern having a remaining pattern, and a second assessment pattern which includes a remaining pattern formed in a position lower than the first assessment pattern in the direction of the optical axis of an exposure device. The method includes a preparation step, and a step of manufacturing an actual semiconductor device. The preparation step includes a forming step, a measuring step, a calculating step, and a creating step. The step of manufacturing an actual semiconductor device includes a forming step, a measuring step, a calculating step and an assessing step.

Optical apparatus having vibration device

An optical apparatus configured to correct an image blur by moving an image stabilization unit in a first direction different from an optical axis direction based on shake information obtained by a shake detector includes a vibration device configured to generate a vibration in order to transmit to a user a tactual sense according to an operation of an operation unit by the user. During an imaging and recording period, the vibration device generates the vibration having a vibration intensity in a second direction different from the first direction higher than that in the first direction.

Portable terminal including first casing and second casing retractably accommodated in first casing

A portable terminal includes a first casing having a first wiring board, a first operation portion, and an accommodating portion opened in its peripheral surface, and a second casing configured to be accommodated in the accommodating portion through the opening and having a second wiring board and a second operation portion. A casing movement guiding/supporting mechanism is interposed between one side portion of the first casing and that of the second casing in one direction intersecting a moving locus of the second casing between a retracted position and an extended position in relation to the accommodating portion, and supports the second casing to be movable linearly between the retracted and extended positions. The second casing is selectively locked at the retracted position by a locking mechanism. A battery for supplying electricity to the wiring boards is accommodated in an accommodating chamber in at least one of the casings.

Rolling transport cots

In one embodiment, a rolling transport cot may include an elongate frame, one or more support linkages, an arcuate coupling member, and a swivel caster. The one or more support linkages may include a pivoting link that is in rotatable engagement with the elongate frame, a traveling link that is in sliding and rotatable engagement with the elongate frame, and an equalizing link that is in rotatable engagement with the traveling link. The arcuate coupling member can be in rotatable engagement with the pivoting link and the equalizing link. The swivel caster may include a wheel that rotates along a surface and a swivel mechanism that can rotate around an axis that is aligned with the surface at a swivel angle φ. When the traveling link is urged along the elongate frame, the swivel angle φ of the swivel mechanism can be substantially constant.

Magnetic recording medium, method for manufacturing magnetic recording medium, and magnetic recording/reproduction apparatus

According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording medium includes a silicon oxide underlayer having a recess pattern having a plurality of recesses, a nonmagnetic underlayer having a first hole pattern having a plurality of holes corresponding to the recess pattern, and a magnetic recording layer having a second hole pattern having a plurality of holes connected with the first hole pattern. The silicon oxide underlayer, the nonmagnetic underlayer, and the magnetic recording layer are formed in order on the substrate.

Data file storage device with automatic filename creation function, data file storage program and data file storage method

A portable device includes a data file storage device, a camera section with an image pickup function and a schedule management section that manages a user's schedule. The data file storage device includes a picture file storage region for storing picture files and a schedule storage region for storing schedule data. When storing a picture file of a picture picked up by the camera section in the picture file storage region, schedule data that matches the file creation date and time of the picture file is searched among the entire schedule data stored in advance in the schedule storage region. When there is schedule data that matches the file creation date and time, schedule character data that represents the content of the schedule is obtained and a filename and/or a folder name is created based on the schedule character data obtained, or the schedule character data is embedded in EXIF data and stored.

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

A communication apparatus has a communication function which can concurrently perform first communication via another apparatus and second communication not via the other apparatus. When an error related to the second apparatus occurs while no error related to the first communication has occurred in a state in which the first communication and the second communication are concurrently performed, the communication apparatus stops the second communication without performing reactivation automatically.

Elastomeric doll head, molding method and mold therefor

A method for forming a safe molding material into an elastic doll head of a uniform thickness without deteriorating an appearance of the doll head. Split mold members (2, 3) each have an inner surface (2a, 3a) formed to have a configuration which provides a shape of a doll head (A) when the split mold members cooperate with each other. The split mold members (2, 3) form the doll head with a parting line (18) in a manner to extend from an upper portion (27) of a forehead of the doll head through a rear side (28) of each of ears thereof to a rear portion (29) of a neck thereof, to thereby substantially equally divide the doll head into two halves. A molding material mainly consisting of a thermoplastic synthetic resin elastomer is heated and dropped in the form of a parison (13) into a space defined between the split mold members (2, 3) kept spaced from each other. Then, the split mold members (2, 3) are joined to each other and air is blown into the thus-joined split mold members. A neck ...

Optical fiber connector

In the connection of the optical fiber wires, it is required to align each axis of two optical passages to be connected, to minimize the connection space, and to include a retaining mechanism capable of preventing any invasion of foreign materials, such as dust, vapor and water. A pair of ferrule holders 2 for retaining a pair of optical fiber wires 21 positioned opposed to each other through an adapter B are rotated simultaneously by rotating an outer ring 4 to correct the displacement of the axes of the optical fiber wires. Further, a rotating stopper portion 33 on the shaft of the ferrule holder 2 is moved in conjunction with an elastic rotating stopper plate 13 disposed at the adapter B to retain the corrected position. A silicone low crosslinking-density gel 41 having the refractive index substantially equal to that of the optical fiber wires 21 is filled in a connection space 32, to minimize the connection space 32. The function of the silicone low crosslinking-density gel 41 can ...

Encryption communication system capable of reducing network managing workload

In an encryption communication system, an encrypt key ID of an encrypt apparatus appearing on a communication path between terminals is acquired by using a key seek packet, and an encrypt key ID is automatically learned based upon a key seek response packet for notifying the acquired encrypt key ID. As a result, communication data between the terminals are encrypted/decrypted, transparently relayed, and discarded by the respective encrypt apparatuses. Even when a communication network is made large and complex, the network for the encrypt communication can be readily managed.

COVER BODY

A cover body includes: a multi-color molded body including a first resin portion having a gate mark on an outer surface thereof, and a second resin portion having a color different from a color of the first resin portion and adhering to the outer surface of the first resin portion to cover the gate mark. An outer surface of the second resin portion includes a stepped portion that overlaps with the gate mark.

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

An electronic apparatus includes: a first casing; a second casing; a coupling mechanism for coupling the first and second casings while allowing the first and second casings to slide and rotate with each other in a state where the first and second casings being overlapped with each other, the coupling mechanism retaining the first and second casings to be in one of: a first posture in which the first and second casings are being overlapped; a second posture in which the first and second casings are being slidably moved; and a third posture in which the first and second casing are being rotated; a magnet provided in one of the first casing and the second casing; a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor which are provided in the other of the first casing and the second casing, the sensors outputting detection signals generated by a magnetic force of the magnet.

Image capture apparatus, image capture control method, and capture control program

After moving picture capture starts, it is determined whether or not the moving picture capture is completed. When the moving picture capture has not been completed and is being continued, it is determined whether or not a user has started a zoom operation. When the zoom operation is detected, it is determined whether or not the zoom operation has been completed. While the determination in step S103 is NO, i.e., until the zoom operation is completed, the operation does not proceed to the next step. Accordingly, there is no possibility that a still picture image with blurring due to conspicuous movement of the hands when the user carries out the zoom operation is captured. When the determination in step S103 is YES due to the user completing the zoom operation, still picture capture is carried out.

Lens hood

Spiral Contactor

... [Object] To provide a spiral contactor that has a spiral-shaped elastic arm having a stable elastic function and less unevenness, and is easy to manufacture. [Solving Means] An elastic arm 3 composed of an electrically conductive material such as copper or the like is formed in a spiral shape from a base end 4 substantially up to spiral end normal Oθ and the portion forward thereof is sharply bent so that a tip 5 is located substantially in the center. The elastic arm 3 can elastically deform in a long range and exert a stable elastic force. Additionally, this spiral contactor is easily manufactured by an etching process or the like, as a wide space is formed between elastic arm portions of a spiral shape.

Method and system for aligning object to be processed with predetermined target article

A method and a system are disclosed for aligning an object to be processed with a predetermined target article, with enhanced accuracy. The method includes the steps of detecting positional data with respect to the object in a state such that the object is rotated by +90 degrees with respect to a reference direction (step S104), and also detecting positional data with respect to the object in a state such that the object is rotated by -90 degrees with respect to the reference direction (step S108). A positional correction factor for the object's position can then be calculated by making use of the positional data attained by both of the above detection steps (step S109). Therefore, asymmetrical signal waveforms when the reflected alignment light is detected can be offset, so that the alignment accuracy can be enhanced.

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS HAVING VIBRATION DEVICE

An image pickup apparatus includes a vibration device configured to generate a vibration to transmit to a user a touch sense in response to an operation of a user on an operation unit, and a grip portion gripped by the user. A lens barrel is attached to a front surface side of the image pickup apparatus. The grip portion covers a rear surface side and the front surface side of the image pickup apparatus. The grip portion that covers the front surface side of the image pickup apparatus includes a protrusion portion. The vibration device is disposed inside the protrusion portion and on a side facing an optical axis of the lens barrel.

ROLLING TRANSPORT COTS

In one embodiment, a rolling transport cot may include an elongate frame, one or more support linkages, an arcuate coupling member, and a swivel caster. The one or more support linkages may include a pivoting link that is in rotatable engagement with the elongate frame, a traveling link that is in sliding and rotatable engagement with the elongate frame, and an equalizing link that is in rotatable engagement with the traveling link. The arcuate coupling member can be in rotatable engagement with the pivoting link and the equalizing link. The swivel caster may include a wheel that rotates along a surface and a swivel mechanism that can rotate around an axis that is aligned with the surface at a swivel angle φ. When the traveling link is urged along the elongate frame, the swivel angle φ of the swivel mechanism can be substantially constant. 1. A rolling transport cot comprising an elongate frame , one or more support linkages , an arcuate coupling member , and a swivel caster , wherein:the one or more support linkages comprises a pivoting link that is in rotatable engagement with the elongate frame, a traveling link that is in sliding and rotatable engagement with the elongate frame, an equalizing link that is in rotatable engagement with the traveling link;the arcuate coupling member is in rotatable engagement with the pivoting link and the equalizing link;the swivel caster comprises a wheel that rotates along a surface and a swivel mechanism in rotatable engagement with the arcuate coupling member; and{'b': '4', 'the swivel mechanism rotates around an axis that is aligned with the surface at a substantially constant swivel angle .'}2. The rolling transport cot of claim 1 , wherein when the traveling link is urged along the elongate frame a vertical distance between the elongate frame and the swivel caster is altered.3. The rolling transport cot of claim 1 , wherein when the traveling link is urged along the elongate frame the arcuate coupling member rotates with ...

Sheet switch module

A sheet switch module including a circuit board (22), at least one key switch (25) disposed on the circuit board, and a flexible light guiding sheet (31) which is disposed on the key switch and configured to cover the circuit board, the light guiding sheet being configured to flexibly fit over and follow the shape of the key switch along an outer surface of the key switch, when the light guiding sheet is disposed on the circuit board.

Hybrid working machine

An engine cooling system (22) includes an engine (11), an engine cooling pipe line (23), an engine water pump (24) and an engine radiator (25). An electricity storage device cooling system (27) includes an electricity storage device (19), an electricity storage device cooling pipe line (28), an electricity storage device water pump (29) and an electricity storage device radiator (31). Different heat-transfer media (engine cooling water and electricity storage device cooling water) flow respectively in the engine cooling system (22) and the electricity storage device cooling system (27). Further, a heating heat exchanger (32) is provided in the halfway of the engine cooling pipe line (23) and in the halfway of the electricity storage device cooling pipe line (28) for performing heat exchange between the engine cooling water and the electricity storage device cooling water.

Method for forming pattern, method for producing magnetic recording medium using the same, magnetic recording medium, and method for producing stamper

According to one embodiment, there is provided a method for forming a pattern including forming an island-like metal underlayer comprised of a first metal, a phase-separated release layer including a first metal, a second metal, and a metal oxide, a mask layer, and a resist layer on a processed layer in this order, forming a concave-convex pattern on the resist layer, transferring the pattern to the mask layer, the phase-separated release layer, and the processed layer in this order, dissolving the phase-separated release layer using a peeling liquid for dissolving the first metal and the second metal, and removing the mask layer from the processed layer to expose the concave-convex pattern.

Image recording device, system, and method

An output instruction including output conditions that differ by page is instructed by the output instruction unit, the instruction data is analyzed by a data analysis unit, instruction data including instructed output conditions that differ by page is stored, the image data is image-processed by an image processing unit in accordance with the instruction data stored in the data analysis unit, to thereby create an output image, the output conditions of the printing mechanism are switched by an output control unit in accordance with the instruction data, and the output image generated at the image processing unit is printed by a printing mechanism. It is determined whether or not there are contradictions in the instruction data of the image data, resetting is prompted with respect to contradictions, and an appearance when image recording is actually effected in accordance with the instruction data is displayed.

Illumination apparatus for a microscope

An illumination apparatus of the present invention used for a microscope to guide illumination light to an objective lens attached to a revolving nosepiece comprises a light source for radiating the illumination light, an optical system for guiding the illumination light radiated from the light source, to the objective lens, an aperture diaphragm switching section provided in the optical system and having a plurality of aperture diaphragms and a light shielding portion, for switching the aperture diaphragm on the illumination light, linked with motion of the revolving nosepiece, when switching an observation method or the objective lens, and a control circuit for controlling operation of at least one of the aperture diaphragm switching section and the revolving nosepiece such that amount of light entering into the objective lens is prevented from undesirably increasing, when the observation method or the objective lens is switched.

Electrophotographic member, intermediate transfer member, image forming apparatus, and method for manufacturing electrophotographic member

An object of the present invention is to provide: an electrophotographic member which enhances image quality, prevents the lowering of a grade of an image even when images have been repeatedly output, and can remarkably enhance the stability of the grade of the image; an intermediate transfer member; and an image forming apparatus. The electrophotographic member includes a base layer and a surface layer, wherein the surface layer has a binder resin, perfluoropolymer fine particles, a fluorocarbon resin dispersing agent and a particular fluorine compound, wherein the perfluoropolymer fine particle has a fluorine compound carried on its surface.

Packet search device, packet processing search method used for the same, and program for the same

A packet processing search system can speed up and simplify the management of a search database without slowing down search processing. A processing operation device stores a packet received by a packet reception device in a packet storage device, extracts header information, which is data at the top of packet data, and requests a packet search device to search for processing for the packet. A search processing operation device executes search processing by comparing the provided packet header with search conditions stored in a search data storage device and returns the result to the processing operation device. Based on the result, the processing operation device reads a processing operation for the packet from the packet storage device and processes the packet accordingly.

35mm camera

Mobile communications system, mobile station, control method and recording medium

To provide a mobile station that can suppress the repetition of location registration. If a cell reselection (CR) instruction generating portion of a mobile station issues a CR instruction, a control circuit of the mobile station determines whether or not a transferred cell lies in a history indicating cells in which the mobile station has existed before. If the transferred cell lies in the history, the control circuit suppresses a zone transfer processing. Also, if a count value of a CR counter for counting the CR instruction in the mobile station reaches a predetermined value, the control circuit performs the zone transfer processing without referring to the history. In this manner, the zone transfer processing is suppressed, so that the location registration processing is also suppressed, whereby the repetition of location registration can be suppressed.

METHOD FOR TESTING FOR AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE AND METHOD FOR SCREENING AGENT FOR TREATMENT OF THE DISEASE

This invention provides a method of comparing disease markers obtained from subject samples to test for, detect, or diagnose autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and a disease marker for such disease. The method for detecting autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and the method for screening for an agent for treatment or prevention of such disease comprise detecting a gene that is expressed specifically in cases of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, including IGFBP7. 1. A method for determining whether or not a subject has developed or is at risk of developing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease comprising the following steps:(a) measuring the expression level of a single gene or two to all genes selected from the group consisting of the genes shown in Table 1 or Table 3 in a sample obtained from the subject; and(b) when the expression level is higher than the expression level of the same gene in a control sample, determining that the subject has developed or is at risk of developing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.2. A method for determining whether or not a subject has developed or is at risk of developing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease comprising the following steps:(a) measuring the expression level of a single gene or two to all genes selected from the group consisting of the genes shown in Table 2 or Table 4 in a sample obtained from the subject; and(b) when the expression level is higher than the expression level of the same gene in a control sample, determining that the subject has not developed or is not at risk of developing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the sample obtained from the subject is at least one type of sample selected from the group consisting of blood claim 1 , serum claim 1 , plasma claim 1 , cell extract claim 1 , urine claim 1 , lymph claim 1 , tissue fluid claim 1 , ascites fluid claim 1 , spinal fluid claim 1 , another ...

Photo reflector including a light-emitting element and a light-receiving element

A photo reflector (30) includes a circuit board (32) provided with electrode patterns, a light-emitting element (42) and a light-receiving element (44) disposed on the circuit board, a light-transmitting resin sealing the light receiving element (44), and a light shielding member (50) provided on the circuit board to cover peripheral side surfaces of the first light-transmitting resin and the second light-transmitting resin except for upper surfaces thereof. A light-intensity adjuster (60) to adjust the photocurrent is provided on the light-transmitting resin.

Side-surface light-emitting unit and illuminated panel using the same

The present invention is a side-surface light-emitting unit to illuminate one or more illuminated objects disposed on a flat surface to extend in one direction, from a side surface of the illuminated object and includes a light guiding body which is disposed along the side surface of the illuminated object and emits light toward the side surface of the illuminated object, and an LED disposed at at least one end of light guiding body, an upper surface and a lower surface of the light guiding body except the side surface facing the object being optically shielded. It is possible to brightly illuminate objects such as key switches or the like from one end of the arrangement along a direction of the arrangement by uninterrupted continuous emission light.

Substrate-processing apparatus with buffer mechanism and substrate-transferring apparatus

A substrate transfer apparatus for loading and unloading substrates in a reaction chamber, includes: an arm having a distal end which is laterally movable in a straight line direction; and end-effectors for loading and unloading substrates in a reaction chamber, which include a lower end-effector and an upper end-effector. One of the lower end-effector or the upper end-effector is movably coupled to the arm at a distal end of the arm, and the other end-effector is fixed to the movably coupled end-effector. The fixed end-effector is fixed to the movably coupled end-effector.

LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT, DISPLAY DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

A light-emitting element according to the present disclosure includes an anode electrode portion having a projecting-shaped side wall portion formed along a peripheral edge portion of an organic EL pixel, an insulating film layer configured to cover an outer edge portion of the anode electrode portion so as to cover a side wall of the side wall portion on a light emitting unit side of the organic EL pixel in a predetermined film thickness, an organic EL layer layered so as to cover the insulating film layer and an upper surface of the anode electrode portion, and a cathode electrode portion layered over an upper surface of the organic EL layer. 1. A light-emitting element comprising:an anode electrode portion having a projecting-shaped side wall portion formed along a peripheral edge portion of an organic EL pixel;an insulating film layer configured to cover an outer edge portion of the anode electrode portion so as to cover a side wall of the side wall portion on a light emitting unit side of the organic EL pixel in a predetermined film thickness;an organic EL layer layered so as to cover the insulating film layer and an upper surface of the anode electrode portion; anda cathode electrode portion layered over an upper surface of the organic EL layer.2. The light-emitting element according to claim 1 , whereinthe anode electrode portion includes an anode electrode main body, and a side wall portion including an electrode material different from an electrode material of the anode electrode main body.3. The light-emitting element according to claim 2 , whereinthe electrode material constituting the anode electrode main body adopts a material higher in processing selectivity than the electrode material of the side wall portion.4. The light-emitting element according to claim 1 , whereinthe anode electrode portion includes an anode electrode main body, and an electrode portion that has a side wall portion including an electrode material different from an electrode ...

Method of forming fine pattern

A method of forming a fine pattern according to an embodiment includes: forming a hard mask on a substrate; forming a mask reinforcing member on the hard mask; forming a di-block copolymer layer on the mask reinforcing member, the di-block copolymer layer comprising a sea-island structure; forming a pattern comprising a concave-convex structure in the di-block copolymer layer, with island portions of the sea-island structure being convex portions; and transferring the pattern onto the hard mask by performing etching on the mask reinforcing member and the hard mask, with a mask being the pattern formed in the di-block copolymer layer. The mask reinforcing member is comprised of a material having an etching speed that is higher than an etching speed for the hard mask and is lower than an etching speed for sea portions of the sea-island structure of the di-block copolymer layer. 1. A method of forming a fine pattern , the method comprising:forming a hard mask on a substrate;forming a mask reinforcing member on the hard mask;forming a di-block copolymer layer on the mask reinforcing member, the di-block copolymer layer comprising a sea-island structure;forming a pattern comprising a concave-convex structure in the di-block copolymer layer, with island portions of the sea-island structure being convex portions; andtransferring the pattern onto the hard mask by performing etching on the mask reinforcing member and the hard mask, with a mask being the pattern formed in the di-block copolymer layer, whereinthe mask reinforcing member is comprised of a material having an etching speed that is higher than an etching speed for the hard mask and is lower than an etching speed for sea portions of the sea-island structure of the di-block copolymer layer.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the condition claim 1 , 0 Подробнее

High-Refractive Index Powder and Production Method and Application of Same

A powder of a titanate compound of an alkaline earth metal (MTiO: M is one or two or more selected from the group consisting of Ba, Sr, Ca and Mg), having an average particle diameter of 50 nm or smaller, an average aspect ratio of 1.0 to 1.2 and a refractive index of 1.8 to 2.6, is useful as a high-refractive index powder. 1. A powder of a titanate compound of an alkaline earth metal , having an average particle diameter of 50 nm or smaller , an average aspect ratio of 1.0 to 1.2 and a refractive index of 1.8 to 2.6 , and comprising a compound represented by MTiO(M is one or two or more selected from the group consisting of Ba , Sr , Ca and Mg).2. The powder of a titanate compound of an alkaline earth metal according to claim 1 , wherein the compound represented by MTiOis at least one of barium titanate [BaTiO] claim 1 , strontium titanate [SrTiO] claim 1 , and barium strontium titanate [(BaxSr)TiO claim 1 , wherein x is a number greater than 0 and less than 1].3. The powder of a titanate compound of an alkaline earth metal according to claim 1 , which is surface-treated with a silane coupling agent.4. A production method of producing a powder of a titanate compound of an alkaline earth metal according to claim 1 , comprising adding an alkaline earth metal and an alkoxytitanium to an alcohol having an alkoxy group claim 1 , and then adding water thereto claim 1 ,wherein (A) an atom of the alkaline earth metal and a titanium atom contained in the alkoxytitanium are equimolar; and (B) concentrations of each components based on a total volume of the alcohol having an alkoxy group and the water after addition of the water are the following (i) to (iii):(i) 0.05 to 0.15 (mol/L) of the alkaline earth metal;(ii) 0.05 to 0.15 (mol/L) of the alkoxytitanium; and(iii) 10 to 30 (mol/L) of the water.5. A coating material for forming a transparent film claim 1 , comprising a powder of a titanate compound of an alkaline earth metal according to claim 1 , a matrix for forming a ...

PROOF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, PROOF INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND ELECTRONIC PROOFREADING SYSTEM

A proof information processing apparatus adds a plurality of types of annotative information to a proof image by use of a plurality of input modes for inputting respective different types of annotative information. A proof information processing method is carried out by using the proof information processing apparatus. A recording medium stores a program for performing the functions of the proof information processing apparatus. An electronic proofreading system includes the proof information processing apparatus and a remote server. At least one of input modes including a text input mode, a stylus input mode, a color information input mode, and a speech input mode is selected depending on characteristics of an image in a region of interest which is indicated. 1. A proof information processing apparatus for adding a plurality of types of annotative information to a proof image by use of a plurality of input modes for inputting respective different types of annotative information , comprising:a region-of-interest indicator for indicating a region of interest in an image area of the proof image; anda mode selector for selecting at least one of the input modes depending on characteristics of an image in the region of interest which is indicated by the region-of-interest indicator.2. The proof information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an input mode determinator for determining one input mode in response to an operation made by a user if the mode selector has selected at least two input modes.3. The proof information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the input modes claim 1 , at least two types of annotative information including speech information claim 1 , text information claim 1 , image information and color information can be input.4. The proof information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the characteristics of the image comprise image features obtained according to prescribed ...

PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND MAGNETIC RECORDING/REPRODUCTION APPARATUS

According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording medium includes a substrate, an auxiliary layer formed on the substrate, and at least one perpendicular magnetic recording layer formed on the auxiliary layer. The perpendicular magnetic recording layer includes a magnetic dot pattern. The perpendicular magnetic recording layer is made of an alloy material containing one element selected from iron and cobalt, and one element selected from platinum and palladium. This alloy material has the L1structure, and is (001)-oriented. The auxiliary layer includes a dot-like first region covered with the magnetic dot pattern, and a second region not covered with the magnetic dot pattern. The first region is made of one metal selected from (100)-oriented nickel and (100)-oriented iron. The second region contains an oxide of the metal used in the first region. 1. A magnetic recording medium comprising:a substrate;an auxiliary layer on the substrate; and{'sub': '0', 'a perpendicular magnetic recording layer on the auxiliary layer, the perpendicular magnetic recording layer comprising a magnetic dot pattern made of a (001)-oriented alloy material comprising one element selected from the group consisting of iron and cobalt and one element selected from the group consisting of platinum and palladium, and having an L1structure,'}wherein the auxiliary layer comprises a dot-like first region covered with the magnetic dot pattern and made of a metal selected from the group consisting of (100)-oriented nickel and (100)-oriented iron; andwherein the auxiliary layer further comprises a second region not covered with the magnetic dot pattern, the second region comprising an oxide of the metal.2. The medium of claim 1 , wherein the oxide of the metal in the second region is an oxidized layer of a metal selected from the group consisting of (100)-oriented nickel and (100)-oriented iron oxidized in an oxidizing ambient by using the magnetic dot pattern as a mask.3. The medium of claim 1 , ...

LOAD DISTRIBUTION SERVER SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SERVICES ON DEMAND FROM CLIENT APPARATUS CONNECTED TO SERVERS VIA NETWORK

A load distribution server system is provided for providing a plurality of services on demand from a client apparatus, to which a plurality of servers are connected via a network for the client apparatus. Servers operate as virtual servers for the client apparatus, and take charge of services to share respective service functions and mutually transceive keep alive messages. When the keep alive message of at least one server is not received or when reception of the keep alive message is restarted in at least one server, the service function of the server of which the keep alive message is not received is allocated to at least one other server on the basis of a predetermined priority of the service function, and a virtual server corresponding to the allocated service function is activated to provide the service of the service function. 1. A load distribution server system for providing a plurality of services on demand from a client apparatus , to which a plurality of servers are connected via a network for the client apparatus ,wherein the plurality of servers operate as virtual servers for the client apparatus,wherein the plurality of servers take charge of the plurality of services to share respective service functions and mutually transceive keep alive messages, andwherein, when the keep alive message of at least one server is not received or when reception of the keep alive message is restarted in at least one server, the service function of the server of which the keep alive message is not received is allocated to at least one other server on the basis of a predetermined priority of the service function, and a virtual server corresponding to the allocated service function is activated to provide the service of the service function.2. The load distribution server system as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein, when the keep alive message of at least one server not received or when reception of the keep alive message is restarted in at least one server, at least one other ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An editing mode is designated from among a plurality of editing modes available for input of handwriting. An executed position is acquired at a location on the display screen at which a particular handwriting operation is performed. A mode image, which represents the editing mode designated at a time the particular handwriting operation is performed, is temporarily displayed near the executed position.

HIGH HEAT-RESISTANT POLYGERMANE COMPOUND WITH SULFUR-CONTAINING ORGANIC GROUP

There is provided a polygermane compound forming a film having a high refractive index and thermal stability, and containing a sulfur atom-containing organic group as a group bonded to a germanium atom. A polygermane compound comprising a sulfur atom-containing organic group as a group bonded to a germanium atom, in which the sulfur atom-containing organic group is a group of Formula [1]: 1. A polygermane compound comprising a sulfur atom-containing organic group as a group bonded to a germanium atom.3. The polygermane compound according to claim 2 , wherein Z is a Csulfide group.4. The polygermane compound according to claim 2 , wherein Z is a C5-membered ring cyclic sulfide group optionally substituted with a Calkyl group.5. The polygermane compound according to claim 2 , wherein L is a thienylene group optionally substituted with a Calkyl group.7. The polygermane compound according to claim 6 , wherein Z is a Csulfide group.8. The polygermane compound according to claim 6 , wherein Z is a C5-membered ring cyclic sulfide group optionally substituted with a Calkyl group.9. The polygermane compound according to claim 6 , wherein L is a thienylene group optionally substituted with a Calkyl group.10. A varnish comprising the polygermane compound as claimed in .11. A thin film composed of the polygermane compound as claimed in .12. A resin composition comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the polygermane compound as claimed in ; and'}a thermoplastic resin and/or a curable resin.13. A resin molded article produced from the resin composition as claimed in . The present invention relates to a polygermane compound and a thin film containing the same, a resin composition containing the polygermane compound, and a resin molded article containing the same. More in detail, the present invention relates to a polygermane compound having a high refractive index and thermal stability and containing a sulfur atom-containing organic group as a group bonded to ...

IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD

A scanner that provides WSD standard scan service does not allow the notification and identification by a client PC of scan parameters, such as a resolution and a reading range, that are selected by a user in push scan on a panel, for example, attached to the scanner body. This prevents the push scan with the user-specified scan parameters. Accordingly, an event that temporarily limits the scanning functions is issued to inhibit the specification of parameters excluding user-specified scan parameters from a client PC. Thus, the client PC can instruct the scanning with the user-specified parameters, and the push scan requested by the user can be implemented. The limitation is valid only to the destination client of the push scan. 1. A reading apparatus comprising:a notification unit which notifies a reading control apparatus connected with the reading apparatus of a reading request which is instructed by a user of the reading apparatus and a reading parameter which is set by the user on the reading apparatus as an ability of the reading apparatus;a receiving unit which receives a reading start request with the reading parameter notified by the notification unit as a response to the reading request notified by the notification unit; anda reading unit which reads an image of a document based on the reading parameter received by the receiving unit in accordance with the reading start request received by the receiving unit.2. The reading apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the notification unit notifies the reading parameter as information indicating that the ability of the reading apparatus is updated claim 1 , the updated ability corresponding to the reading parameter set by the user on the reading apparatus.3. The reading apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the notification unit notifies claim 2 , when the reading unit completes a reading by the reading parameter received by the receiving unit claim 2 , the reading control apparatus of a prior ability of the ...

ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MEMBER, INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBER, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MEMBER

An object of the present invention is to provide: an electrophotographic member which enhances image quality, prevents the lowering of a grade of an image even when images have been repeatedly output, and can remarkably enhance the stability of the grade of the image; an intermediate transfer member; and an image forming apparatus. The electrophotographic member includes a base layer and a surface layer, wherein the surface layer has a binder resin, perfluoropolymer fine particles, a fluorocarbon resin dispersing agent and a particular fluorine compound, wherein the perfluoropolymer fine particle has a fluorine compound carried on its surface. 1. An electrophotographic member comprising a base layer and a surface layer , wherein a binder resin,', 'perfluoropolymer fine particles,', 'a fluorocarbon resin dispersing agent and', 'a fluorine compound, wherein, 'the surface layer comprises'}the perfluoropolymer fine particle has the fluorine compound carried on the surface thereof, and whereinthe fluorine compound is a perfluoropolyether compound or a branched polymer compound having a perfluoroalkyl group.2. The electrophotographic member according to claim 1 , wherein the binder resin is an acrylic resin or methacrylic resin.3. The electrophotographic member according to claim 1 , wherein the branched polymer compound having the perfluoroalkyl group is a terminal-fluorinated dendritic polymer compound.4. The electrophotographic member according to claim 1 , whereinthe fluorocarbon resin dispersing agent is(i) a block copolymer obtained by copolymerizing a vinyl monomer which has a fluoroalkyl group therein, with an acrylate or a methacrylate;or(ii) a comb-type graft copolymer obtained by copolymerizing an acrylate or methacrylate which has a fluoroalkyl group therein, with a macromonomer of a methacrylate having polymethyl methacrylate in its side chain.5. The electrophotographic member according claim 1 , wherein a surface free energy of the fluorine compound is lower ...

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

According to one embodiment, a release layer is formed on a magnetic recording layer, a mask layer is formed on the release layer, projecting patterns are formed on the mask layer, the projecting patterns are transferred onto the mask layer, the projecting patterns are transferred onto the release layer, the projecting patterns are transferred onto the magnetic recording layer, the release layer is removed by a solvent, and a remaining mask layer is removed from the surface of the magnetic recording layer. The release layer is made of a polymeric material. The mask layer is made of at least one of a metal or a metal compound. The projecting patterns are formed by using a self-organized layer made of a block copolymer having at least two of polymer chains. 1. A magnetic recording medium manufacturing method comprising:forming a magnetic recording layer on a substrate;forming a release layer made of a polymeric material on the magnetic recording layer;forming a mask layer made of at least one of a metal and a metal compound on the release layer;forming a self-organized layer made of a block copolymer having at least two of polymer chains on the mask layer;annealing the substrate to planarize the release layer and form a micro phase-separated structure in the self-organized layer;selectively removing one of a polymer layer of the micro phase-separated structure, thereby forming projecting patterns by a remaining polymer layer;transferring the projecting patterns onto the mask layer;transferring the projecting patterns onto the release layer;transferring the projecting patterns onto the magnetic recording layer; andremoving the release layer by a solvent, and removing a remaining mask layer from a surface of the magnetic recording layer.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising forming an intermediate mask layer before the forming the release layer claim 1 ,wherein the projecting patterns are transferred onto the intermediate mask layer before the ...

PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND MAGNETIC RECORDING/REPRODUCTION APPARATUS

A perpendicular magnetic recording medium according to an embodiment includes a substrate and perpendicular magnetic recording layer. The perpendicular magnetic recording layer includes a recording portion and non-recording portion. The recording portion has patterns regularly arranged in the longitudinal direction, and includes magnetic layers containing Fe or Co and Pt as main components, and at least one additive component selected from Ti, Si, Al, and W. The non-recording portion includes oxide layers formed by oxidizing the side surfaces of the magnetic layers, and nonmagnetic layers formed between the oxide layers. 1. A perpendicular magnetic recording medium comprising:a substrate; anda perpendicular magnetic recording layer on the substrate, the perpendicular magnetic recording layer comprising a recording portion and a non-recording portion, the recording portion comprising patterns regularly arranged in a longitudinal direction and magnetic layers comprising a main component of platinum and one of iron and cobalt and at least one additive component of titanium, silicon, aluminum, and tungsten, the non-recording portion comprising oxide layers and nonmagnetic layers between the oxide layers, the oxide layers comprising oxidized side surfaces of the magnetic layers.2. The medium of claim 1 , wherein the nonmagnetic layers comprise carbon claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , SiO claim 1 , or TiO.3. The medium of claim 1 , wherein the oxide layers comprise an oxide of the additive component.4. The medium of claim 3 , wherein the additive component comprises titanium claim 3 , and the oxide comprises a titanium oxide.5. The medium of claim 1 , wherein a content of the additive component comprises 5 to 20 at % of a composition of the recording portion.6. A perpendicular magnetic recording medium manufacturing method comprising:forming a mask layer and a magnetic layer, the mask layer comprising projections having regularly arranged patterns, the mask layer on a surface ...

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

According to at least one embodiment, a release layer, a first mask layer containing a first metal material, an antidiffusion layer containing an oxide or nitride of the first metal material, and a second mask layer containing a second metal material are formed on a magnetic recording layer, a resist layer is formed on the second mask layer, and projections pattern is formed in the resist layer and sequentially transferred to the second mask layer, antidiffusion layer, first mask layer, release layer, and magnetic recording layer. After that, the release layer is removed. 1. A magnetic recording medium manufacturing method comprising:forming a magnetic recording layer on a substrate;forming a release layer on the magnetic recording layer;forming a first mask layer comprising a first metal material on the release layer;modifying a surface region of the first mask layer by exposing the first mask layer to an oxygen ambient or a nitrogen ambient, thereby forming an antidiffusion layer containing an oxide or a nitride of the first metal material;forming a second mask layer comprising a second metal material different from the first metal material on the antidiffusion layer;forming a resist layer on the second mask layer;forming a projections pattern by patterning the resist layer;transferring the projections pattern to the second mask layer;transferring the projections pattern to the antidiffusion layer;transferring the projections pattern to the first mask layer;transferring the projections pattern to the release layer;transferring the projections pattern to the magnetic recording layer; andremoving the release layer, and also removing layers remaining on the release layer.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first metal material is a material selected from the group consisting of tantalum claim 1 , silicon claim 1 , germanium claim 1 , tungsten claim 1 , hafnium claim 1 , zirconium claim 1 , and alloys thereof.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein ...

WOVEN FABRIC FOR SWIMSUITS, AND SWIMSUIT

A cloth for swimsuits includes synthetic fiber multifilament yarns and elastic fibers, wherein a front surface and a back surface of the cloth have a water-repellent finish(es); bumps and hollows are formed on the back surface; the bumps and hollows on the back surface have a height difference of 150 μm to 650 μm; and the hollows have a width of 100 μm to 5000 μm. 1. A cloth for swimsuits comprising synthetic fiber multifilament yarns and elastic fibers , wherein a front surface and a back surface of the cloth have a water-repellent finish(es); bumps and hollows are formed on the back surface; the bumps and hollows on the back surface have a height difference of 150 μm to 650 μm; and the hollows have a width of 100 μm to 5000 μm.2. The cloth according to claim 1 , wherein said synthetic fiber multifilament yarns are at least one selected from the group consisting of polyester fibers claim 1 , polyamide fibers claim 1 , and polypropylene fibers.3. The cloth according to claim 1 , wherein a composite yarn composed of said elastic fibers as a core yarn and said synthetic fiber multifilament yarns as a sheath yarn is used for warp and weft.4. The cloth according to claim 1 , wherein bumps and hollows are formed also on said front surface; the bumps and hollows of the front surface have a height difference of 0.5 μm to 130 μm; and an interval between the bumps is 0.5 μm to 180 μm.5. The cloth according to claim 1 , wherein on said back surface claim 1 , the hollows account for 30% or more of the total area of the back surface.6. The cloth according to claim 1 , wherein the bumps and hollows on said back surface are formed by a cloth construction and/or embossing.7. The cloth according to claim 6 , wherein said cloth construction is a double-cloth construction.8. The cloth according to claim 1 , wherein said front surface is smoothed.9. A swimsuit comprising at least a portion of the cloth according to claim 1 , wherein said front surface of the cloth is on its right side ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM

A manufacturing method of a magnetic recording medium includes steps of forming a magnetic recording layer, a first mask layer, a second mask layer containing silicon as primary component, a strip layer, a third mask layer, and a resist layer, a step of patterning the resist layer to provide a pattern, steps of transferring the pattern to the third mask layer, to the strip layer, and to the second mask layer, a step of removing the strip layer by wet etching and of stripping the third mask layer and the resist layer above the magnetic recording layer, steps of transferring the pattern to the first mask layer and to the magnetic recording layer, and a step of stripping the first mask layer remaining on the magnetic recording layer. 1. A method of manufacturing a magnetic recording medium , the method comprising:forming a magnetic recording layer on a substrate;forming a carbon-containing mask layer on the magnetic recording layer;forming a silicon-containing mask layer on the carbon-containing mask layer;etching selected portions of the silicon-containing mask layer to form a pattern of projections and recesses in the silicon-containing mask layer using a first etching process that includes a wet-etching process;transferring the pattern of projections and recesses from the silicon-containing mask layer to the carbon-containing mask layer using a second etching process that includes a dry-etching process; andtransferring the pattern of projections and recesses from the carbon-containing mask layer to the magnetic recording layer using a third etching process that includes a dry-etching process.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising forming a strip layer on the silicon-containing mask layer and forming a patterned resist layer on the strip layer claim 1 , wherein etching selected portions of the silicon-containing mask layer to form a pattern of projections and recesses in the silicon-containing mask layer comprises transferring the pattern of ...

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING

A manufacturing method of a magnetic recording medium includes follows: forming a magnetic recording layer on a substrate; forming an under layer and a metal release layer that forms an alloy with the under layer on the magnetic recording layer in this order and forming an alloyed release layer by alloying the under layer and the metal release layer; forming a mask layer on the alloyed release layer; forming a resist layer on the mask layer; providing a protrusion-recess pattern by patterning the resist layer; transferring the protrusion-recess pattern to the mask layer; transferring the protrusion-recess pattern to the alloyed release layer; transferring the protrusion-recess pattern to the magnetic recording layer; dissolving the alloyed release layer by using a stripping solution and removing a layer formed on the alloyed release layer from an upper side of the magnetic recording layer. 1. A manufacturing method of a magnetic recording medium , comprising:forming a magnetic recording layer on a substrate;forming a first layer and then a second layer on the magnetic recording layer and forming an alloyed release layer by alloying the first layer and the second layer;forming a mask layer on the alloyed release layer;forming a resist layer on the mask layer;patterning the resist layer according to a protrusion-recess pattern;transferring the protrusion-recess pattern to the mask layer;transferring the protrusion-recess pattern to the alloyed release layer;transferring the protrusion-recess pattern to the magnetic recording layer and providing openings in said magnetic recording layer to said substrate according to said protrusion-recess pattern in said alloyed release layer; andremoving the alloyed release layer by using a stripping solution.2. The manufacturing method of a magnetic recording medium as in claim 1 , wherein the said first layer is one of a metal release layer and an under layer and said second layer is the other one of the metal release layer and the ...

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND MAGNETIC RECORDING/REPRODUCTION APPARATUS

According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording medium includes a substrate, an auxiliary layer formed on the substrate, and at least one perpendicular magnetic recording layer formed on the auxiliary layer. The perpendicular magnetic recording layer includes a magnetic dot pattern. The perpendicular magnetic recording layer is made of an alloy material containing one element selected from iron and cobalt, and one element selected from platinum and palladium. This alloy material has the L1structure, and is (001)-oriented. The auxiliary layer includes a dot-like first region covered with the magnetic dot pattern, and a second region not covered with the magnetic dot pattern. The first region is made of a (100)-oriented nickel oxide. The second region contains nickel used in the first region as a main component. 1. A method of manufacturing a magnetic recording medium , the method comprising:forming, on a substrate, an auxiliary layer by depositing a (100)-oriented nickel oxide;{'sub': '0', 'forming, on the auxiliary layer, a perpendicular magnetic recording layer made of a (001)-oriented alloy comprising an element selected from the group consisting of iron and cobalt and an element selected from the group consisting of platinum and palladium, and having an L1structure;'}partially exposing the auxiliary layer by processing the perpendicular magnetic recording layer into a magnetic dot pattern; anddepositing a protective layer on the perpendicular magnetic recording layer,wherein before the protective layer is formed, the magnetic dot pattern and the auxiliary layer are exposed to a reducing ambient, and the partially exposed auxiliary layer is reduced by using the magnetic dot pattern as a mask, thereby forming, in the auxiliary layer, a dot-like first region covered with the magnetic dot pattern and made of the nickel oxide, and a second region not covered with the magnetic dot pattern and comprising nickel as a main component.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

X-RAY GENERATING DEVICE AND X-RAY-GENERATING-DEVICE CONTROL

An X-ray generating device () is provided with an electron gun () that generates an electron beam, a linear accelerator () that accelerates, by means of microwaves, the electron beam generated by the electron gun (), an X-ray target () that generates X-rays by being irradiated with the electron beam accelerated by the linear accelerator (), a microwave generating device that generates microwaves to be introduced into the linear accelerator (), and a pulse modulator that controls the microwave generating device so as to change the power of the microwaves. Because the linear accelerator () includes a plurality of buncher cavities (), even if there are electrons that are shifted out of the acceleration phase when the power of the microwaves is decreased, these electrons can be accelerated in the acceleration phase of the next time period; therefore, a decrease in the intensity of an electron beam to be emitted is suppressed even if the power of the microwaves is decreased. 1. An X-ray generating device comprising:an electron-beam generating unit for generating an electron beam;a linear accelerator that includes a plurality of buncher cavities and a plurality of accelerating cavities and that accelerates, by means of microwaves, the electron beam generated by the electron-beam generating unit;a target that generates X-rays by being irradiated with the electron beam accelerated by the linear accelerator;a microwave generating unit for generating microwaves to be introduced into the linear accelerator; anda controlling unit for controlling the microwave generating unit so as to change the power of the microwaves.2. The X-ray generating device according to claim 1 , wherein the controlling unit changes a frequency at which the microwaves are repeatedly introduced in a pulsed manner in accordance with the magnitude of the power of the microwaves to be introduced into the linear accelerator from the microwave generating unit.3. The X-ray generating device according to claim ...

X-RAY GENERATING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR X-RAY GENERATING APPARATUS

An object is to emit x-rays having a plurality of different energies and to suppress variations in the energy of the created x-rays. In an x-ray generating apparatus () provided in an x-ray inspection apparatus (), a particle accelerator () creates a charged particle beam for generating x-rays having a plurality of different energies, and x-rays are emitted by irradiating a target () with the charged particle beam. A single-energy control device () controls the particle accelerator () for each of the x-rays having different energies on the basis of an x-ray radiation level per unit target current obtained from a measured value of the current flowing in the target () and a measured value of the radiation level of x-rays emitted from the target (), when the target () is irradiated with the charged particle beam. 110-. (canceled)11. An x-ray generating apparatus for irradiating an object under inspection with x-rays , comprising:a particle accelerator that creates a charged particle beam for generating x-rays having a plurality of different energies;a target that emits x-rays by being irradiated with the charged particle beam;a current measuring unit for measuring a current flowing in the target when the target is irradiated with the charged particle beam;a radiation-level measuring unit for measuring a radiation level of the x-rays emitted from the target when the target is irradiated with the charged particle beam; anda control unit for controlling the particle accelerator for each of the x-rays having different energies, based on an x-ray radiation level per unit current obtained from a measurement value measured by the current measuring unit and a measurement value measured by the radiation-level measuring unit.12. An x-ray generating apparatus according to claim 11 , wherein the object under inspection is repeatedly irradiated with the x-rays having a plurality of different energies periodically at prescribed time intervals.13. An x-ray generating apparatus ...

Rolling transport cots

In one embodiment, a rolling transport cot may include an elongate frame, one or more support linkages, an arcuate coupling member, and a swivel caster. The one or more support linkages may include a pivoting link that is in rotatable engagement with the elongate frame, a traveling link that is in sliding and rotatable engagement with the elongate frame, and an equalizing link that is in rotatable engagement with the traveling link. The arcuate coupling member can be in rotatable engagement with the pivoting link and the equalizing link. The swivel caster may include a wheel that rotates along a surface and a swivel mechanism that can rotate around an axis that is aligned with the surface at a swivel angle φ. When the traveling link is urged along the elongate frame, the swivel angle φ of the swivel mechanism can be substantially constant.

Structure Body and Pattern Formation Method

According to one embodiment, a structure body includes a plurality of particles and a base body. The particles are separated from each other. The each of the particles includes a first polymer provided at an outer surface of the each of the particles. The base body includes a surface having a protrusion and a recess. The base body includes a second polymer provided at the surface. The second polymer is different from the first polymer. The particles are supported by the protrusion, and the particles are separated from the recess. 1. A structure body , comprising:a plurality of particles separated from each other, each of the particles including a first polymer provided at an outer surface of the each of the particles; anda base body including a surface having a protrusion and a recess, the base body including a second polymer provided at the surface, the second polymer being different from the first polymer,the particles being supported by the protrusion, and the particles being separated from the recess.2. The body according to claim 1 , whereinthe particles include a first particle,the first particle includes a first side region, a second side region, and a first middle region,the first side region of the first particle is supported by a first protrusion region of the protrusion,the second side region of the first particle is supported by a second protrusion region of the protrusion,the first middle region is between the first side region and the second side region in a direction from the first protrusion region toward the second protrusion region, andthe first middle region is separated from the recess.4. The body according to claim 3 , whereinthe first protrusion region and the second protrusion region extend along a first extension direction,the first protrusion region has a first protrusion region center in a first width direction,the second protrusion region has a second protrusion region center in the first width direction,the first width direction is ...

METHOD FOR FORMING PATTERN, METHOD FOR PRODUCING MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM USING THE SAME, MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING STAMPER

According to one embodiment, there is provided a method for forming a pattern including forming an island-like metal underlayer comprised of a first metal, a phase-separated release layer including a first metal, a second metal, and a metal oxide, a mask layer, and a resist layer on a processed layer in this order, forming a concave-convex pattern on the resist layer, transferring the pattern to the mask layer, the phase-separated release layer, and the processed layer in this order, dissolving the phase-separated release layer using a peeling liquid for dissolving the first metal and the second metal, and removing the mask layer from the processed layer to expose the concave-convex pattern. 1. A method for forming a pattern comprising:forming a processed layer on a substrate;forming an island-like metal underlayer including a first metal on the processed layer;forming a phase-separated release layer including at least a first metal, a second metal different from the first metal, and a metal oxide on the processed layer and the island-like metal underlayer;forming a mask layer on the phase-separated release layer;forming a concave-convex pattern on the mask layer;transferring the concave-convex pattern to the mask layer;transferring the concave-convex pattern to the phase-separated release layer;transferring the concave-convex pattern to the processed layer; anddissolving the phase-separated release layer using a peeling liquid for dissolving the first metal and the second metal and removing the mask layer from the processed layer to expose the concave-convex pattern comprised of the processed layer.2. The method for forming a pattern according to claim 1 , wherein the first metal and the second metal are soluble in the peeling liquid and the metal oxide is insoluble in the peeling liquid.3. The method for forming a pattern according to claim 1 , wherein the release layer has a surface roughness of 0.2 nm or less.4. The method for forming a pattern according to ...

DISPLAY DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A display device includes a plurality of first electrodes each provided for each pixel, an insulating layer containing a silicon compound, provided between the first electrodes, and covering a peripheral edge portion of the first electrode, a first interface layer containing a first silicon oxide and provided at an interface between the first electrode and the insulating layer, an organic layer including a light emitting layer, and provided on the first electrodes and the insulating layer, commonly to all of pixels, and a second electrode provided on the organic layer. The insulating layer contains a second silicon oxide on a surface portion on a side of the organic layer. 1. A display device comprising:a plurality of first electrodes each provided for each pixel;an insulating layer containing a silicon compound, provided between the first electrodes, and covering a peripheral edge portion of the first electrode;a first interface layer containing a first silicon oxide and provided at an interface between the first electrode and the insulating layer;an organic layer including a light emitting layer, and provided on the first electrodes and the insulating layer, commonly to all of pixels; anda second electrode provided on the organic layer, whereinthe insulating layer contains a second silicon oxide in a surface portion on a side of the organic layer.2. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the insulating layer further contains a silicon nitride in the surface portion on the side of the organic layer.3. The display device according to claim 2 , whereinthe silicon compound contains a silicon nitride, anda ratio of the second silicon oxide to a total amount of the second silicon oxide and the silicon nitride contained in the surface portion on the side of the organic layer is 80% or more.4. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein a composition of the insulating layer continuously changes from bulk toward a surface on the side of the organic layer.5 ...

CYLINDRICAL GRINDING METHOD AND CYLINDRICAL GRINDING MACHINE

In a cylindrical grinding method, rough grinding is performed until a diameter of a workpiece reaches a rough-grinding setting value, and then, first finish grinding is performed until the diameter of the workpiece reaches a first finish setting value while measuring a shape deviation amount of an outer peripheral surface of the workpiece from a perfect round shape. The rough-grinding setting value in the next-time rough grinding step is changed based on a necessary time of the first finish grinding step to time at which the shape deviation amount reaches a first threshold or smaller in the first finish grinding step, and based on a total required time for the first finish grinding step. 1. A cylindrical grinding method for grinding a cylindrical workpiece with a grinding wheel , the cylindrical grinding method comprising:performing rough grinding until a diameter of the workpiece reaches a rough-grinding setting value; andperforming finish grinding subsequently to the rough grinding until the diameter of the workpiece reaches a finish setting value while measuring a shape deviation amount of the workpiece from a perfect round shape in one rotation of an outer peripheral surface of the workpiece, whereinthe rough-grinding setting value in the rough grinding at a next time is changed based on a necessary time from start time of the finish grinding to time at which the shape deviation amount reaches a threshold or smaller in the finish grinding, and based on a total required time for the finish grinding.2. The cylindrical grinding method according to claim 1 , wherein in the finish grinding claim 1 , measuring claim 1 , as the shape deviation amount claim 1 , an amount of change in grinding resistance detected by a grinding resistance detector while the workpiece makes one rotation.3. The cylindrical grinding method according to claim 1 , wherein in the finish grinding claim 1 , measuring claim 1 , as the shape deviation amount claim 1 , an amount of change in an ...

DIE-CAST ALUMINUM BRACKET

A die-cast aluminum bracket for a vehicle is provided between a mounted object and a vehicle structure. The die-cast aluminum bracket includes: a first attachment section configured to be coupled to the mounted object; and a second attachment section configured to be coupled to the vehicle structure, wherein a first surface, which faces the mounted object at the time when the mounted object is coupled, in the first attachment section has a chill layer removed section in which an internal layer of the bracket is exposed, and a second surface of the first attachment section has a chill layer, the second surface being on an opposite side of the first attachment section from the first surface. 1. A die-cast aluminum bracket for a vehicle provided between a mounted object and a vehicle structure , the die-cast aluminum bracket comprising:a first attachment section configured to be coupled to the mounted object; and a first surface, which faces the mounted object at the time when the mounted object is coupled, in the first attachment section has a chill layer removed section in which an internal layer of the bracket is exposed, and', 'a second surface of the first attachment section has a chill layer, the second surface being on an opposite side of the first attachment section from the first surface., 'a second attachment section configured to be coupled to the vehicle structure, wherein'}2. The die-cast aluminum bracket according to claim 1 , whereinan area of the chill layer on the second surface is larger than an area of the chill layer on the first surface.3. The die-cast aluminum bracket according to claim 1 , whereinwhen the first surface and the second surface are seen in a perpendicular direction to the first surface, an area of the chill layer on the second surface is larger than an area of the chill layer on the first surface.4. The die-cast aluminum bracket according to claim 1 , whereinan attachment hole is provided in the first attachment section , the ...

GRINDING WHEEL

A grinding wheel includes a disc-like member and a grinding stone layer disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the disc-like member. A grinding surface of the grinding stone layer includes a cylinder grinding surface, end grinding surfaces, and corner grinding surfaces. The grinding stone layer includes a cylindrical-portion grinding stone layer including a part of the corner grinding surfaces and the cylinder grinding surface, and end grinding stone layers including the remaining part of the respective corner grinding surfaces and the respective end grinding surfaces and having a property different from a property of the cylindrical-portion grinding stone layer. Joint surfaces are each formed by joining a boundary surface of the cylindrical-portion grinding stone layer and a boundary surface of the end grinding stone layer such that the boundary surfaces have a preset inclination α to an axis of rotation. 1. A grinding wheel comprising:a disc-like member; anda grinding stone layer disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the disc-like member to grind a workpiece; whereina grinding surface of the grinding stone layer includes:a cylinder grinding surface formed parallel with an axis of rotation of the disc-like member,end grinding surfaces formed orthogonally to the axis of rotation and at respective opposite sides of the cylinder grinding surface in a direction of the axis of rotation, andcorner grinding surfaces that connect the cylinder grinding surface to the end grinding surfaces such that the grinding surface is curved,the grinding stone layer includes:a cylindrical-portion grinding stone layer including a part of the corner grinding surfaces and the cylinder grinding surface; andend grinding stone layers including a remaining part of the respective corner grinding surfaces and the respective end grinding surfaces and having a property different from a property of the cylindrical-portion grinding stone layer,joint surfaces are each formed by joining a ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An electronic apparatus to which an external apparatus is detachably attachable includes a controlling unit configured to make a vibration device vibrate by using a vibration parameter corresponding to a type of the external apparatus to be attached to the electronic apparatus, the vibration device being provided on at least one of the electronic apparatus and the external apparatus. 1. An electronic apparatus to which an external apparatus is detachably attachable comprising a controlling unit configured to make a vibration device vibrate by using a vibration parameter corresponding to a type of the external apparatus to be attached to the electronic apparatus , the vibration device being provided on at least one of the electronic apparatus and the external apparatus ,wherein at least one processor or circuit is configured to perform a function the unit.2. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a detecting unit configured to output a detection signal indicating that the external apparatus is attached to the electronic apparatus claim 1 ,wherein when the detection signal is acquired, the controlling unit makes the vibration device vibrate by using a vibration parameter corresponding to the type of the external apparatus to be attached to the electronic apparatus.3. The electronic apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the controlling unit makes the vibration device vibrate by using a vibration parameter corresponding to the type of the external apparatus to be attached to the electronic apparatus, the vibration parameter being acquired from management data relating to a vibration parameter of the vibration device.4. The electronic apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising a memory unit configured to store the management data claim 3 ,wherein the controlling unit makes the vibration device vibrate by using a vibration parameter corresponding to the type of the external apparatus to be attached to the electronic apparatus, the ...

METHOD FOR FORMING PARTICLE LAYER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM

A method for forming a particle layer includes covering surfaces of particles with a first polymer, covering a surface of a substrate with a second polymer having a same skeletal structure as the first polymer, and applying a liquid in which the particles covered with the first polymer are dispersed, onto the surface of the substrate covered with the second polymer. 1. A method for forming a particle layer , comprising:covering surfaces of particles with a first polymer;covering a surface of a substrate with a second polymer having a same skeletal structure as the first polymer; andapplying a liquid in which the particles covered with the first polymer are dispersed, onto the surface of the substrate covered with the second polymer.2. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe liquid is an organic material having a chain structure.3. The method according to claim 2 , whereinthe liquid has a keton structure, anda relative dielectric constant thereof is equal to or greater than 10.4. The method according to claim 3 , whereinthe liquid is methyl ethyl ketone or methyl propyl ketone.5. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe particles include an inorganic material containing at least one material selected from a group consisting of aluminum, silicon, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, zinc, yttrium, zirconium, tin, molybdenum, tantalum, tungsten, gold, silver, palladium, copper, and platinum.6. The method according to claim 1 , whereina number average molecular weight of the second polymer is greater than that of the first polymer.7. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe first polymer is polystyrene having a number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 50,000.8. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe second polymer is polystyrene having a number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 50,000.9. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe applying of the liquid is carried out by a dip coating method.10. A method for ...

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM MANUFACTURING METHOD

According to one embodiment, there is provided a magnetic recording medium manufacturing method including forming a bonding layer on a substrate, forming a holding layer containing silicon on the bonding layer, forming a single-particle layer on the holding layer using particles containing metal fusible on the bonding layer, etching SiOin the holding layer using an etching solution containing HF and HO, filling the holding layer with the particles until the particles are brought into contact with the bonding layer, bonding the particles and the bonding layer together by heating, and forming a magnetic recording layer on the single-particle layer. 1. A magnetic recording medium manufacturing method comprising:forming a bonding layer containing first metal on a substrate;forming a holding layer containing silicon on the bonding layer;forming a single-particle layer on the holding layer using particles containing second metal bondable in a solid state on the bonding layer;etching silicon using an etching solution containing hydrofluoric acid and hydrogen peroxide solution and embedding the holding layer with the particles until the particles are brought into contact with the bonding layer, the silicon being formed by oxidation reaction of the holding layer under catalysis of the second metal in a region that contacts the particles;bonding the particles and the bonding layer together by heating; andforming a magnetic recording layer on the single-particle layer.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first metal is selected from the group consisting of gold claim 1 , silver claim 1 , platinum and palladium.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second metal is selected from the group consisting of gold claim 1 , silver claim 1 , platinum and palladium.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first metal and the second metal are same metal.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the first metal and the second metal are gold.6. The method ...

Magnetic recording medium manufacturing method and micropattern manufacturing method

According to one embodiment, in a magnetic recording medium manufacturing method, an inversion liftoff layer and pattern formation layer are formed on a layer on which an inverted pattern is to be formed, a depressions pattern is formed by patterning the pattern formation layer and transferred to the inversion liftoff layer, the surface of the layer on which an inverted pattern is to be formed is exposed by removing the inversion liftoff layer from depressions, an inversion layer is formed on the inversion liftoff layer and exposed layer, and the inversion liftoff layer is removed, thereby forming, on the exposed layer, an inversion layer having a projections pattern obtained by inverting the depressions pattern.

Magnetic recording medium, method of manufacturing the same, magnet recording/reproduction apparatus, and stamper manufacturing method

According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording medium manufacturing method includes a step of coating the mask layer with a metal fine particle coating solution containing metal fine particles and a first solvent, thereby forming a metal fine particle coating layer having a multilayered structure of the metal fine particles, and a step of dropping, on the coating layer, a second solvent having a second solubility parameter having a difference of 0 to 12.0 from a first solubility parameter of the first solvent, thereby forming a monolayered metal fine particle film by washing away excessive metal fine particles and changing the multilayered structure of the metal fine particles into a monolayer. The projections pattern is made of the monolayered metal fine particle film.

LIQUID MEMBRANE FORMING DEVICE AND LIQUID MEMBRANE CARTRIDGE USED THEREIN

A liquid membrane is formed by jetting a liquid sucked from a recovery reservoir and pressurized using a pump from a nozzle of a liquid membrane cartridge . The formed liquid membrane makes contact with a slope wall of the liquid membrane cartridge along a surface of the liquid membrane . The liquid running down from the slope wall is recovered and stored in the recovery reservoir in order to recover the liquid running down along the slope wall in a decelerated state into the recovery reservoir . As a result, it is possible to prevent air bubbles from being generated by agitation of a liquid of the recovery reservoir when the liquid enters the recovery reservoir 1. A liquid membrane forming device used in a system for measuring characteristics of electromagnetic waves transmitting through a liquid sample placed in the middle of an electromagnetic wave propagation path , and used for forming a liquid membrane as the liquid sample , the liquid membrane forming device comprising:a nozzle configured to form a plate-shaped liquid membrane having a flat surface in space by jetting a liquid;a slope wall making contact with the liquid membrane formed by the nozzle along a surface of the liquid membrane;a recovery reservoir configured to recover and store a liquid running down from the slope wall; anda pump configured to suck the liquid stored in the recovery reservoir, pressurize the liquid, and jet the liquid from the nozzle.2. The liquid membrane forming device according to claim 1 , wherein a wall surface of the slope wall has a cycloid curve profile.3. The liquid membrane forming device according to claim 1 , wherein the slope wall is placed in an approximately ⅓ position of a length from the nozzle opening to a fluid column joining point where a pair of fluid columns join with each other or in a downstream side from the ⅓ position in the liquid membrane formed by surface tension of the liquid between a pair of the fluid columns formed by the liquid jetted from the ...

Terahertz time domain spectroscopy device

There are provided a terahertz wave spectral dispersing unit 13 for spectrally dispersing a terahertz wave to be generated from a terahertz wave generating semiconductor 12 into two waves, a terahertz wave focusing unit 14 for focusing a terahertz wave transmitted through a sample liquid film 101 and a terahertz wave transmitted through a reference liquid film 102, and a terahertz wave detecting semiconductor 15 for detecting the focused terahertz wave, and it is possible to detect the terahertz wave transmitted through the sample liquid film 101 and the terahertz wave transmitted through the reference liquid film 102 in an interference state, thereby offsetting a noise made by a stripe-shaped wave generated on the sample liquid film 101 and a noise made by a stripe-shaped wave generated on the reference liquid film 102.

Hybrid Working Machine

An engine cooling system () includes an engine (), an engine cooling pipe line (), an engine water pump () and an engine radiator (). An electricity storage device cooling system () includes an electricity storage device (), an electricity storage device cooling pipe line (), an electricity storage device water pump () and an electricity storage device radiator (). Different heat-transfer media (engine cooling water and electricity storage device cooling water) flow respectively in the engine cooling system () and the electricity storage device cooling system (). Further, a heating heat exchanger () is provided in the halfway of the engine cooling pipe line () and in the halfway of the electricity storage device cooling pipe line () for performing heat exchange between the engine cooling water and the electricity storage device cooling water. 1. A hybrid working machine comprising:an automotive vehicle body on which a working mechanism is attached;an engine mounted on the vehicle body;an electric motor that is driven and rotated by the engine to generate power or assists in a drive of the engine with supply of power;an electricity storage device that stores the power generated by the electric motor or supplies the stored power to the electric motor;an engine cooling pipe line in which an engine heat-transfer medium for cooling the engine flows;an engine cooling pump that delivers the engine heat-transfer medium to the engine cooling pipe line;an engine radiator that is connected via the engine cooling line to the engine to perform heat release of the engine heat-transfer medium;an electricity storage device cooling pipe line in which an electricity storage device heat-transfer medium for cooling the electricity storage device flows;an electricity storage device cooling pump that delivers the electricity storage device heat-transfer medium to the electricity storage device cooling pipe line; andan electricity storage device radiator that is connected via the ...

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, AND MAGNETIC RECORDING/REPRODUCTION APPARATUS

According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording medium includes a silicon oxide underlayer having a recess pattern having a plurality of recesses, a nonmagnetic underlayer having a first hole pattern having a plurality of holes corresponding to the recess pattern, and a magnetic recording layer having a second hole pattern having a plurality of holes connected with the first hole pattern. The silicon oxide underlayer, the nonmagnetic underlayer, and the magnetic recording layer are formed in order on the substrate. 1. A magnetic recording medium comprising:a substrate;a silicon oxide underlayer formed on the substrate and having a recess pattern having a plurality of recesses;a nonmagnetic underlayer formed on the silicon oxide underlayer and having a first hole pattern having a plurality of holes corresponding to the recess pattern; anda magnetic recording layer formed on the nonmagnetic underlayer and having a second hole pattern having a plurality of holes connected with the first hole pattern.2. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of recesses of the silicon oxide underlayer have a diameter of 10 nm or more claim 1 , and are regularly arranged in a pitch of 30 nm or less.3. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of recesses of the silicon oxide underlayer have a depth equal to or less than a diameter.4. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein a grain boundary of the magnetic recording layer grows so as to connect the holes of the second hole pattern.5. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic recording layer is a multilayered magnetic recording layer obtained by alternately stacking two or more magnetic layers and two or more nonmagnetic layers.6. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic recording layer mainly contains cobalt.7. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND MAGNETIC RECORDING/REPRODUCTION APPARATUS

According to one embodiment, a perpendicular magnetic recording medium includes a nonmagnetic interlayer formed on a nonmagnetic substrate, an antiferromagnetic layer having a thickness of 2 to 30 nm, a first nonmagnetic underlayer having a thickness of 0.2 to 5 nm, a first bit patterned ferromagnetic layer, a first bit patterned nonmagnetic layer, and a second bit patterned ferromagnetic layer. 1. A perpendicular magnetic recording medium comprising:a nonmagnetic substrate;a nonmagnetic interlayer formed on the nonmagnetic substrate;an antiferromagnetic layer formed on the nonmagnetic interlayer and having a thickness of 2 to 30 nm;a first nonmagnetic underlayer formed on the antiferromagnetic layer, having a thickness of larger than 0.2 nm and equal to or smaller than 5 nm, and including a bit patterned portion and an unpatterned portion of at least 0.2 nm thick;a first bit patterned ferromagnetic layer formed on the first nonmagnetic underlayer;a first bit patterned nonmagnetic layer formed on the first bit patterned ferromagnetic layer; anda second bit patterned ferromagnetic layer formed on the first bit patterned nonmagnetic layer.2. The medium of claim 1 , wherein the antiferromagnetic layer is made of at least one material selected from the group consisting of CrMn claim 1 , CrRu claim 1 , CrRh claim 1 , CrAl claim 1 , CrCu claim 1 , FeMn claim 1 , MnCo claim 1 , MnPd claim 1 , MnPt claim 1 , MnNi claim 1 , MnIr claim 1 , and NiO.3. The medium of claim 1 , wherein the antiferromagnetic layer includes:a multilayered structure formed by alternately stacking, not less than twice;a ferromagnetic layer having a thickness of 0.2 to 3 nm; anda nonmagnetic layer having a thickness of 0.2 to 3 nm.4. The medium of claim 3 , wherein a combination of the ferromagnetic layer/the nonmagnetic layer forming the antiferromagnetic layer is selected from the group consisting of Fe/Cr claim 3 , Fe/Cu claim 3 , Fe/Ru claim 3 , Fe/Au claim 3 , Fe/Ag claim 3 , Co/Cr claim 3 , Co/ ...

METHOD OF EVALUATING SCRATCH MARK OF MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM

According to one embodiment, a method of evaluating a scratch mark includes, for a magnetic recording medium including a magnetic recording layer containing magnetic particles and a metal oxide grain boundary provided between the magnetic particles, detecting and evaluating a scratch mark based on information about the reflection intensity of light in a predetermined wavelength range. The predetermined wavelength range includes at least a second wavelength range from 600 nm to 700 nm and a first wavelength range from 300 nm to 500 nm. 1. A method of evaluating a scratch mark of a magnetic recording medium , comprising:applying the magnetic recording medium including a magnetic recording layer containing magnetic particles and a metal oxide grain boundary provided between the magnetic particles to an optical inspection apparatus including a light source configured to emit at least light in a second wavelength range from 600 nm to 700 nm and measuring a second reflection intensity of the light in the second wavelength range; anddetecting and evaluating a scratch mark on a surface of the magnetic recording medium based on a measurement result of the second reflection intensity.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:causing the optical inspection apparatus to emit, from the light source, light in a first wavelength range from 300 nm to 500 nm and measure a first reflection intensity of the light in the first wavelength range; anddetecting and evaluating the scratch mark based on a measurement result of the first reflection intensity.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the light source includes a first light source configured to emit the light in the first wavelength range and a second light source configured to emit the light in the second wavelength range.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the first light source comprises a laser light source configured to emit a laser beam in the first wavelength range from 300 nm to 500 nm.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the ...

SELF-ORGANIZATION MATERIAL AND PATTERN FORMATION METHOD

A pattern formation method according to an embodiment includes providing a substrate in which protrusions each having a tapered shape are provided on a main surface. The method further includes supplying the main surface with spherical particles equal in diameter to make the spherical particles arrange in a triangular lattice form such that each of the protrusions is at least partially positioned within a region surrounded by the main surface and three of the spherical particles adjacent to one another. 1. A pattern formation method comprising:providing a substrate in which protrusions each having a tapered shape are provided on a main surface; andsupplying the main surface with spherical particles equal in diameter to make the spherical particles arrange in a triangular lattice form such that each of the protrusions is at least partially positioned within a region surrounded by the main surface and three of the spherical particles adjacent to one another.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the spherical particles is a core-shell particle including a core and a shell covering the core.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising claim 2 , after the spherical particles are arranged claim 2 , removing the protrusions and the shell of each of the spherical particles such that the core of each of the spherical particles remains.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising processing the main surface by using the remaining cores as a mask.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the protrusions are provided on the main surface in such a manner that each of the protrusions is positioned on any of lattice points of a triangular lattice.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein two or more of the protrusions are provided on the main surface such that each of them is positioned on any of lattice points of a triangular lattice claim 1 , and the remainders of the protrusions are provided on the main surface such that each of them is positioned on any of median points of triangles ...

PATTERN FORMING METHOD, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM

A patterning method includes steps of forming a first copolymer layer comprising a first diblock copolymer which has portions which are phase incompatible. The first copolymer layer is annealed to form a first phase pattern including a first phase dispersed in a second surrounding phase. The first copolymer is then etched forming a first topographic pattern that corresponds to the first phase pattern. A second copolymer layer of a second diblock copolymer is then formed over the first topographic pattern, and then annealed to generate a second phase pattern offset from the first topographic pattern. Etching is used to form a second topographic pattern corresponding to the second phase pattern. The first and second topographic patterns are then transferred to the substrate. The patterning method can be used, for example, to form patterned recording layers for magnetic storage devices. 1. A patterning method , comprising:forming a first copolymer layer on a substrate having a processing layer, the first copolymer layer comprising a first diblock copolymer including two polymeric portions which are phase incompatible with each other;annealing the first copolymer layer to thereby generate a first phase pattern in the first copolymer layer, the first phase pattern including a first dispersed phase and a first continuous phase that surrounds the first dispersed phaseetching the first copolymer layer to form a first topographic pattern corresponding to the first phase pattern;forming a second copolymer layer over the first topographic pattern, the second copolymer layer comprising a second diblock copolymer including two polymeric portions which are phase incompatible with each other;annealing the second copolymer layer to thereby generate a second phase pattern in the second copolymer layer, the second phase pattern offset from the first topographic pattern in a direction parallel to the substrate and including a second dispersed phase and a second continuous phase that ...

PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A magnetic recording medium is manufactured by forming a magnetic recording layer on a substrate, forming a protective layer on the magnetic recording layer, executing a sputtering process using a target containing a first ingredient and a second ingredient to form on the protective layer a grain-state mask layer that includes grains formed of the first ingredient and grain boundaries between the grains formed of the second ingredient, etching the grain boundaries so that a projection pattern of the grains is formed, and transferring the projection pattern of the grains to the magnetic recording layer. 1. A method of manufacturing a magnetic recording medium: comprising:forming a magnetic recording layer on a substrate;forming a protective layer on the magnetic recording layer;executing a sputtering process using a target containing a first ingredient and a second ingredient to form on the protective layer a grain-state mask layer that includes grains formed of the first ingredient and grain boundaries between the grains formed of the second ingredient;etching the grain boundaries so that a projection pattern of the grains is formed; andtransferring the projection pattern of the grains to the magnetic recording layer.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the transferring includes:etching the magnetic recording layer is etched using gas containing Ar.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the transferring includes:etching the protective layer exposing between the projection pattern of the grains so that the magnetic recording layer formed under the protective layer is exposed; andion milling the exposed magnetic recording layer.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the sputtering is conducted under a pressure of 0.05 Pa through 0.3 Pa.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first ingredient is aluminum.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second ingredient is silicon or germanium.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein ...

VEHICLE SEAT WITH WALK-IN MECHANISM

The purpose of the present invention is to provide, in a vehicle seat having a walk-in mechanism, a locking mechanism for a seat back with which rotation of a lock plate can be suppressed against impact in any direction, and with which the locked state can be more reliably retained. In order to achieve the foregoing, provided is a vehicle seat having a walk-in mechanism, wherein: a reclining unit having the walk-in mechanism comprises a swing plate and latch for locking a seat back at a seated posture position; the latch has a structure that rotates about a latch rotating shaft, locks rotation of the seat back by meshed engagement with the swing plate, and releases the lock when the meshed engagement with the swing plate comes out; and the latch is given a structure with which a counter plate is added to the opposite side from the position of meshed engagement with the swing plate, relative to the latch rotating shaft, and the center-of-gravity position of the latch is brought close to the center of rotation of the latch. 1. A vehicle seat with a walk-in mechanism , comprising:a reclining unit that includes the walk-in mechanism,wherein the reclining unit includes a swing plate and a latch for locking a seat back at a seating posture position,the latch has a structure that turns about a latch rotation shaft, locks the turning of the seat back by engaging with the swing plate, and releases the lock by disengaging from the swing plate, andthe latch has a structure in which a counter plate is added on an opposite side of a position where the latch engages with the swing plate with respect to the latch rotation shaft, and a position of a center of gravity of the latch is brought close to a rotational center of the latch.2. The vehicle seat with the walk-in mechanism according to claim 1 ,wherein the lock release has a structure that disengages the latch from the swing plate by pulling a lever coupled to the latch upward, andthe latch has a counter plate added on an ...

VEHICLE SEAT WITH RECLINING MECHANISM

In a conventional vehicle seat with a reclining mechanism, a reclining unit is bolted to a seat frame. Consequently, a plate thickness has to be increased in order to ensure strength and a fastening bolt is required, producing factor which increases the number of parts. In order to solve the abovementioned problem, this vehicle seat with a reclining mechanism is configured such that a reclining unit () which has the reclining mechanism () is affixed to a back side frame () and a cushion side frame (), which constitute the seat frame of the vehicle seat. The reclining unit () has the reclining mechanism (), a movable bracket () which is affixed to the back side frame (), and a stationary bracket () which is affixed to the cushion side frame (). The reclining unit () is configured such that the reclining unit () is affixed to the back side frame () through the movable bracket () by welding and is fastened to the cushion side frame () by a bolt through the stationary bracket (). 1. A vehicle seat with reclining mechanism in which a reclining unit including a reclining mechanism is secured to a back side frame and a cushion side frame constituting a seat frame of the vehicle seat ,wherein the reclining unit includes the reclining mechanism, a movable bracket, and a stationary bracket, the movable bracket securing the reclining unit to the back side frame, the stationary bracket securing the reclining unit to the cushion side frame, andthe reclining unit is secured to the back side frame via the movable bracket by welding and is bolted to the cushion side frame via the stationary bracket.2. The vehicle seat with reclining mechanism according to claim 1 ,wherein the movable bracket has a protrusion,the back side frame has a cutout portion, andthe reclining unit is secured to the back side frame by disposing the protrusion and the cutout portion to engage and welding the protrusion and the cutout portion.3. The vehicle seat with reclining mechanism according to claim 2 , ...

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND MAGNETIC RECORDING/REPRODUCTION APPARATUS

According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording medium includes a magnetic recording layer formed on a substrate and including magnetic grains and a grain boundary formed between the magnetic grains, the grain boundary includes a first grain boundary having a first thermal conductivity, and a second grain boundary formed on the first grain boundary and having a second thermal conductivity different from the first thermal conductivity, and at least one of the first and second grain boundaries suppresses thermal conduction. 1. A magnetic recording medium comprising:a substrate; anda magnetic recording layer formed on the substrate, and comprising magnetic grains and a grain boundary formed between the magnetic grains,wherein the grain boundary comprises a first grain boundary having a first thermal conductivity, and a second grain boundary formed on the first grain boundary and having a second thermal conductivity different from the first thermal conductivity, and at least one of the first grain boundary and the second grain boundary is configured to suppress thermal conduction.2. The medium of claim 1 , further comprising a heat-sink layer between the substrate and the magnetic recording layer.3. The medium of claim 2 , wherein the heat-sink layer contains at least one material selected from the group consisting of silver claim 2 , copper claim 2 , gold claim 2 , and alloys thereof.4. The medium of claim 2 , further comprising a thermal barrier layer between the heat-sink layer and the magnetic recording layer.5. The medium of claim 4 , wherein the thermal barrier layer contains ZrO.6. The medium of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic grains are selected from the group consisting of an iron-platinum alloy having an L1structure claim 1 , a cobalt-platinum alloy having the L1structure claim 1 , and a multilayered film of cobalt and platinum.7. The medium of claim 1 , wherein each of the first grain boundary and the second grain boundary is selected from a layer made of at ...

OPTICAL MODULE

An optical module is formed of a first optical block and a second optical block each equipped with a lens the optical axis of which needs to be aligned, the blocks being positioned and secured to each other, and has stepwise positioning means. A positioning means includes spring pieces each having an abutting slope, and edges. Four spring pieces are formed in the second optical block such that their abutting slopes are disposed at four corners of the second optical block. Positioning is implemented when the abutting slopes meet the edges of the first optical block. Another positioning means includes a depressed part and a guide slope formed in one of the two optical blocks and a raised part formed in the other optical block. The raised part is fitted into the depressed part. 111-. (canceled)12. An optical module comprising a first optical block having a first lens and a second optical block having a second lens , whereinthe first optical block is combined with the second optical block;the first optical block includes four ridge-like portions;the second optical block includes four rod-like spring portions disposed in a same extension direction, four protrusions peaking toward the first optical block, and four slopes disposed on a same plane and parallel to the extension direction;each of the four rod-like spring portions has, at a distal end portion thereof, a corresponding one of the four protrusions and a corresponding one of the four slopes which is formed on the corresponding one of the four protrusions;the four rod-like spring portions are positioned such that the four slopes are positioned in a vicinity of four corners of the second optical block;one of the four slopes and another of the four slopes, which constitute a first pair, are situated in a mirror-image symmetry;one of remaining two slopes and another of the remaining two slopes, which constitute a second pair, are situated in a mirror-image symmetry;one of the first optical block and the second optical ...

ALKYL PHENYL SULFIDE DERIVATIVE AND PEST CONTROL AGENT

An alkyl phenyl sulfide derivative represented by the general formula [I] or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, and a pest control agent containing the derivative or the salt as an active ingredient. 19-. (canceled)11. An alkyl phenyl sulfide derivative or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof ,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00010', 'claim 10'}, 'sup': '1', 'according to , wherein Rin the general formula [I] is a 2,2-difluoroethyl group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group, a 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl group, a pentafluoroethyl group, 1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl group, 2-chloro-2,2-difluoroethyl group, a 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropyl group, a 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropyl group, a 3,3-dichloroallyl group, a propargyl group, a cyclopropylmethyl group or a (2,2-difluorocyclopropyl)methyl group.'}12. An alkyl phenyl sulfide derivative or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof claim 10 , according to claim 10 , wherein Rin the general formula [I] is a halogen atom claim 10 , a C˜Calkyl group claim 10 , a C˜Chaloalkyl group or a cyano group.13. An alkyl phenyl sulfide derivative or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof claim 10 , according to claim 10 , wherein Rin the general formula [I] is a hydrogen atom claim 10 , a halogen atom or a C˜Calkyl group.14. A pest control agent which contains claim 10 , as an active ingredient claim 10 , an alkyl phenyl sulfide derivative or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof claim 10 , according to .16. An alkyl phenyl sulfide derivative or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof claim 15 , according to claim 15 , wherein R in the general formula [I′] is a 2 claim 15 ,2-difluoroethyl group claim 15 , a 2 claim 15 ,2 claim 15 ,2-trifluoroethyl group claim 15 , a 3 claim 15 ,3 claim 15 ,3-trifluoropropyl group claim 15 , a pentafluoroethyl group claim 15 , a 1 claim 15 ,2 claim 15 ,2 claim 15 ,2-tetrafluoroethyl group claim 15 , a 2-chloro-2 claim 15 ,2-difluoroethyl group claim 15 , a 2 claim 15 ,2 claim 15 ,3 claim 15 ,3- ...

PROCESSING APPARATUS, PROCESSING METHOD AND PROGRAM

An apparatus includes: a communication unit which communicates with an external apparatus according to an HTTP; a receiving unit which receives, through the communication unit, an HTTP request for executing predetermined processing; an execution unit which executes the predetermined processing according to the HTTP request; a determination unit which determines whether the execution unit has started execution normally; and a transmitting unit which transmits an HTTP response including a processing result to the external apparatus according to the HTTP request. If the receiving unit has received a request, the transmitting unit transmits a part of an HTTP response before the execution unit finishes execution. If the determination unit has determined that the execution has been started normally, or that the execution cannot be started normally, the transmitting unit transmits an HTTP response including data obtained from the execution, or an HTTP response not including such data, respectively. 1. (canceled)2. A processing apparatus comprising:at least one processor causing the processing apparatus to act as:a receiving unit configured to receive an HTTP request from an external apparatus through a USB communication interface;a control unit configured to cause a reading device to execute reading processing, based on the received HTTP request; anda transmitting unit configured to transmit, to the external apparatus, an HTTP response for responding to the received HTTP request, through the USB communication interface, the transmitting unit transmits a first HTTP response to the external apparatus through the USB communication interface in response to the received HTTP request regardless of whether the image data is acquired or not, the first HTTP response not including an HTTP response body portion itself, and', 'if the image data has been acquired, the transmitting unit transmits to the external apparatus through the USB communication interface, a second HTTP response ...

LIQUID FILM GENERATING TOOL

A flat plate-like space region A formed between an inflow port A and an outflow port B of liquid has a predetermined thickness, and the planar shape of the space region A is configured in a shape in which the surface tensions generated, by liquid supplied to the space region A, from different places in a contour portion of the space region A toward the inner side of the space region A interact with each other. Thus, when the liquid is supplied to the space region A of a liquid film generating tool A from the outside, the liquid spreads in a plate shape along the shape of the space region A, and the surface tensions generated toward the inner side of the space region can interact with each other to form a liquid film. 1. A liquid film generating tool comprising a flat plate-like space region having a predetermined thickness ,wherein a planar shape of the space region is configured in a shape in which, about a surface tension which is generated in liquid supplied to the space region and which is directed from a contour portion of the space region toward an inner side of the space region, surface tensions generated from different places in the contour portion interact with each other.2. The liquid film generating tool according to claim 1 , wherein the planar shape of the space region is a line symmetric shape on both sides with a center line as a boundary claim 1 , and{'b': '101', 'a contour of the planar shape of the space region has an arcuate shape which gradually widens toward an outer side from a starting end and then gradually narrows toward the inner side to terminate on both sides from the center line B.'}3. The liquid film generating tool according to claim 1 , wherein the space region is formed by arranging a plurality of closed space regions to be adjacent to each other at intervals of less than a predetermined distance claim 1 , andeach of the plurality of closed space regions is configured in a shape in which, about the surface tension which is generated ...

OPTICAL APPARATUS HAVING VIBRATION DEVICE

An optical apparatus configured to correct an image blur by moving an image stabilization unit in a first direction different from an optical axis direction based on shake information obtained by a shake detector includes a vibration device configured to generate a vibration in order to transmit to a user a tactual sense according to an operation of an operation unit by the user. During an imaging and recording period, the vibration device generates the vibration having a vibration intensity in a second direction different from the first direction higher than that in the first direction. 1. An optical apparatus configured to correct an image blur by moving an image stabilization unit in a first direction different from an optical axis direction based on shake information obtained by a shake detector , the optical apparatus comprising:a vibration device configured to generate a vibration in order to transmit to a user a tactual sense according to an operation of an operation unit by the user,wherein during an imaging and recording period, the vibration device generates the vibration having a vibration intensity in a second direction different from the first direction higher than that in the first direction.2. The optical apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the vibration device does not generate a vibration in the first direction during the imaging and recording period.3. The optical apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the vibration device vibrates in the optical axis direction during the imaging and recording period.4. The optical apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the image stabilization unit includes a lens that forms an imaging optical system or an image sensor that captures an optical image formed by the imaging optical system.5. The optical apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the vibration device is provided in a grip part of a body of the optical apparatus claim 1 , andwherein the shake detector is provided in an area overlapping the grip ...

LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

A manufacturing method of a light-emitting device, includes the steps of: preparing a substrate including a base, a first wall formed on an upper surface of the base, and a recess defined by a lateral surface of the first wall as an inside lateral surface and the upper surface of the base as a bottom surface; mounting a light-emitting element on the bottom surface of the recess; disposing a sealing member which covers the light-emitting element and the first wall; forming a groove section extending from an upper surface of the sealing member to the first wall by removing the sealing member on the first wall; disposing a second wall inside the groove section; and cutting the second wall and the substrate at a position including the second wall. 1. A manufacturing method of a light-emitting device , comprising the steps of:preparing a substrate provided with a base, a first wall formed on an upper surface of the base, and a recess defined by a lateral surface of the first wall as an inside lateral surface and the upper surface of the base as a bottom surface;mounting a light-emitting element on the bottom surface of the recess;disposing a sealing member which covers the light-emitting element and the first wall;forming a groove section extending from an upper surface of the sealing member to the first wall by removing the sealing member on the first wall;disposing a second wall inside the groove section; andcutting the second wall and the substrate at a position including the second wall.2. The manufacturing method of a light-emitting device according to claim 1 , whereinin the step of preparing a substrate, the upper surface of the first wall is lower in height than an upper surface of the light-emitting element that is mounted on the bottom surface of the recess.3. The manufacturing method of a light-emitting device according to claim 1 , whereinin the step of preparing a substrate, a shape of the first wall in a sectional view is a trapezoidal shape.4. The ...

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM

A magnetic recording medium includes a substrate and a stacked film on the substrate and including a magnetic recording layer. An elastic modulus Eof the substrate satisfies Equation (1) below, where h is a film thickness of the stacked film and Eis an Young's modulus of the stacked film: 1. A magnetic recording medium comprising:a substrate; anda stacked film on the substrate and including a magnetic recording layer,{'sub': sub', 'film, 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'i': E', 'E', 'h, 'sub': sub', 'film, '≤(200*)/(6*)\u2003\u2003(1).'}, "wherein an elastic modulus Eof the substrate satisfies Equation (1) below, where h is a film thickness of the stacked film and Eis an Young's modulus of the stacked film,"}2. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 ,wherein the substrate has a flexural elastic modulus equal to or greater than 75 GPa.3. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 2 ,wherein the substrate includes a base material and an alloy layer formed on the base material.4. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 3 ,wherein the alloy layer has a multilayer structure that includes a first plated layer formed on the substrate and a second plated layer formed on the first plated layer.5. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 4 ,wherein the first plated layer has a flexural elastic modulus equal to or greater than 78 GPa.6. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate includes an aluminum base layer and an NiP layer on the aluminum base layer claim 1 , and the stacked film includes intermediate layers between the magnetic recording layer and the substrate.7. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 6 , wherein the intermediate layers include a FeCoTa layer on the substrate claim 6 , a NiW layer on the FeCoTa layer claim 6 , and a Ru layer on the NiW layer.8. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 7 , wherein the magnetic recording layer is directly in contact with the Ru layer and ...

Terahertz time domain spectroscopic apparatus

A terahertz wave is spectrally dispersed into two waves which are caused to pass through a sample liquid film 101 and a reference liquid film 102 and are then collected, and the terahertz waves in an interference state are detected by a terahertz wave detecting semiconductor 15. Consequently, only spectroscopic information related to a distinctive characteristic of the sample liquid film 101 is detected. In addition, a predetermined optical path length difference is provided between a path where the terahertz wave is transmitted through the sample liquid film 101 and a path where the terahertz wave is transmitted through the reference liquid film 102 by an optical delaying unit 17. Ina frequency spectrum obtained by performing Fourier transformation over a terahertz wave signal having an interference waveform by a terahertz wave signal analyzing device 20, consequently, a feature caused by an interaction of dissimilar molecules in the sample liquid film 101 appears in a spectral intensity at a frequency depending on the optical path length difference.

VEHICLE SEAT WITH INTEGRAL BRACKET

Provided is a vehicle seat () comprising: a seat cushion (); a seat back () capable of being folded toward the seat cushion (); a slide rail () movable in the front-back direction with the seat cushion () mounted thereon; a stationary rail () for guiding the slide rail (); and a drive motor () for driving the slide rail () in the front-back direction along the stationary rail (). The vehicle seat () is configured such that an integral sensor bracket () on which a magnetism sensor () and a limit switch () are mounted is affixed to the slide rail (), and a magnetic body () which is detected by the magnetism sensor () and a detection plate () which activates the limit switch () are mounted to the stationary rail (). 1. A vehicle seat with an integral bracket comprising:a seat cushion;a seat back foldable toward the seat cushion;a slide rail movable in a front-back direction as carrying the seat cushion thereon;a stationary rail for guiding the slide rail; anda drive motor for driving the slide rail in the front-back direction along the stationary rail,wherein an integral sensor bracket mounted with a magnetic sensor and a limit switch is secured to the slide rail, anda magnetic body to be detected by the magnetic sensor and a detection plate for actuating the limit switch are mounted to the stationary rail.2. The vehicle seat with an integral bracket according to claim 1 ,wherein the sensor bracket is mounted with the magnetic sensor at a forward portion thereof with respect to the slide rail moved in the front-back direction and is mounted with the limit switch at a portion thereof backward from the magnetic sensor.3. The vehicle seat with an integral bracket according to claim 2 ,wherein the sensor bracket is formed with a slit between the portion mounted with the magnetic sensor and the portion mounted with the limit switch.4. The vehicle seat with an integral bracket according to claim 2 ,wherein the sensor bracket has an end portion bent at a right angle, the bent ...

Semiconductor Film and Semiconductor Element

The present invention relates to an application liquid for forming a semiconductor film, the application liquid comprising: an inorganic semiconductor particle; and a compound having a relative permittivity of 2 or more or a compound having reducing power against the inorganic semiconductor particle; a method for producing a semiconductor film comprising a step of applying the application liquid; a semiconductor film and a semiconductor element comprising the semiconductor film; and a method for producing the semiconductor element. 155-. (canceled)56. A semiconductor film comprising:an inorganic semiconductor particle; anda compound having a relative permittivity of 2 or more.59. The semiconductor film according to claim 56 , wherein the inorganic semiconductor particle is a silicon particle having an average particle size of 0.1 to 400 μm.60. The semiconductor film according to claim 56 , wherein the inorganic semiconductor particle has an average particle size of 0.05 to 50 μm.61. The semiconductor film according to claim 57 , wherein the inorganic semiconductor particle is a metal oxide particle having an average particle size of 0.001 to 50 μm. The present invention relates to an application liquid for forming a semiconductor film, a semiconductor film and a method for producing the semiconductor film, and a semiconductor element and a method for producing the semiconductor element.Currently, development of a solar cell using a substrate comprising a resin, metal foil, or the like as a material has actively been made for the purpose of weight reduction, improving processability, and cost down. As a solar cell that has plasticity and is capable of enduring deformation to some extent, an amorphous silicon solar cell and a CIGS solar cell have become a mainstream of the present time. In addition, vacuum processes such as a plasma CVD method, a sputtering method, and a vapor deposition method have been used for production of solar cells.Meanwhile, studies on non- ...

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A LIQUID EXTRACT, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING COFFEE WITH REDUCED BITTERNESS, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TEA, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A LIQUID EXTRACT WHICH INCLUDES PYRAZINES

To offer a process for producing tea and a process for producing a liquid extract including pyrazines. A process for producing tea, which includes extracting a liquid extract from barley tea starting material under conditions of pressure, where at least 20 wt % of the barley tea starting material has a particle size of less than 1700 μm. A process for producing a liquid extract including pyrazines, which includes extracting a liquid extract from barley under temperature conditions of at least 100° C., and in extracting the liquid extract, the liquid extract is extracted from the barley under conditions of pressure. 1. A process for producing tea , comprising extracting a liquid extract from a barley tea starting material under conditions of pressure , where at least 20 wt % of the barley tea starting material has a particle size of less than 1700 μm.2. The process for producing tea as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in extracting the liquid extract claim 1 , a pressure of at least 0.03 MPa in addition to atmospheric pressure is applied inside an extraction device.3. The process for producing tea as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in extracting the liquid extract claim 1 , a treatment liquid at 90° C. or more is poured onto the barley tea starting material.4. The process for producing tea as claimed in claim 3 , wherein in extracting the liquid extract claim 3 , pressure is applied inside an extraction device such that the treatment liquid does not boil.5. The process for producing tea as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tea produced is a barley tea or a blended tea.6. The process for producing tea as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the barley tea starting material comprises an unground barley tea starting material.7. A process for producing a liquid extract including pyrazines claim 1 , comprising extracting a liquid extract from barley under temperature conditions of at least 100° C. claim 1 , and in extracting the liquid extract claim 1 , the liquid extract is extracted ...

WORK MACHINE

A work machine includes: a controller; a first electrical circuit provided with a first power supply that supplies power to the controller; an electric drive source necessary for operating the work machine; and a second electrical circuit provided with a second power supply that supplies power to the electric drive source. The work machine further includes: a capacitor provided to the second electrical circuit; a first precharge device that performs precharge of the capacitor by using power of the first power supply; and a second precharge device that performs precharge of the capacitor by using power of the second power supply. The controller performs precharge by using one of the precharge devices when it is determined that precharge by using the other one of the precharge devices is impossible. 1. A work machine comprising:a controller that controls the work machine;a first power supply that supplies power to the controller;a first electrical circuit provided with the first power supply;an electric drive source necessary for operating the work machine;a second power supply that supplies power to the electric drive source; anda second electrical circuit provided with the second power supply, whereinthe work machine further comprises:a capacitor provided to the second electrical circuit;a first precharge device that performs precharge of the capacitor by using power from the first power supply; anda second precharge device that performs precharge of the capacitor by using power from the second power supply, andthe controller is configured todetermine whether or not precharge of the capacitor by using one of the first precharge device and the second precharge device is possible, andperform precharge of the capacitor by using another one of the first precharge device and the second precharge device when it is determined that precharge of the capacitor by using the one of the first precharge device and the second precharge device is impossible.2. The work machine ...

PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM

According to one embodiment, a perpendicular magnetic recording medium is provided, which includes a non-magnetic granular underlayer formed on a substrate and containing metal grains of a first metal and a grain boundary layer surrounding the metal grains, each metal grain including a projection projecting from the boundary layer and a bottom portion embedded in the grain boundary layer, and a contact angle of the edge of the projection to the surface of the grain boundary layer being 45° to 85°, a non-magnetic intermediate layer formed on a surface of each projection and a magnetic recording layer having a projection pattern formed on the basis of a pattern of the projections in the non-magnetic intermediate layer via the non-magnetic intermediate layer.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM WHICH STORES INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM THEREIN

In order to output a message in the language used by an operator even if speech recognition fails, provided is an arrangement configured to: obtain input speech information related to user's speech; and select a first response or a second response with reference to the input speech information thus obtained, the first response being a response for carrying out an interaction with a user, the second response being a response for prompting the user to speak again, the arrangement configured to, if selection of the second response is to be carried out before start of the interaction with the user, determine a detail of the second response according to an attribute of the user determined with reference to the input speech information. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising a communicating section and a control section , obtain input speech information related to a speech of a user via the communicating section,', 'select a first response or a second response with reference to the input speech information thus obtained, the first response being a response for carrying out an interaction with the user, the second response being a response for prompting the user to speak again, and', 'present, via the communicating section, output speech information related to the first or second response thus selected,, 'the control section being configured to'}the control section being configured to, if selection of the second response is to be carried out before start of the interaction with the user, determine a detail of the second response according to an attribute of the user determined with reference to the input speech information.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein 'at least one of a language used by the user and a hometown of the user.', 'the attribute is'}3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein 'at least one of an age of the user and a gender of the user.', 'the attribute is'}4. An information ...

Dip coating holder tool and method for dip-coating a substrate

A tool for dip-coating a disc-shaped substrate having a through hole therein includes a support member having a portion made of a porous material, that is to be inserted into the through hole and support the disc-shaped substrate during the dip-coating. Further, a method for dip-coating a disc-shaped substrate having a through hole therein, includes supporting the substrate on a portion of a tool, the portion being made of a porous material, submerging the substrate and the tool into a dip coating liquid, and taking the substrate and the tool out of the dip coating liquid.

CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

A hydraulic excavator includes a starter motor for starting an engine with electric power supplied from a lead-acid battery, a second electric system connected in parallel with a first electric system to connect the lead-acid battery and a 24V electrical equipment, a 48V battery for supplying electric power to the second electric system, a relay for disconnecting connection between the first electric system and the second electric system, and a vehicle body controller connected to the second electric system to control the starter motor and the relay. The vehicle body controller estimates a remaining charge amount of the lead-acid battery and disables driving of the starter motor until an estimation result is higher than or equal to a threshold, and when the estimation result is higher than or equal to the threshold, disconnects the connection between the first electric system and the second electric system by using the relay. 1. A construction machine comprising:an engine;a starter motor configured to start the engine with electric power supplied from a first electrical storage device;a first electric system configured to connect the first electrical storage device and the starter motor;a second electric system configured to connect the first electrical storage device and electrical equipment, the second electric system being connected in parallel with the first electric system;a second electrical storage device configured to supply electric power to the second electric system;a disconnecting device capable of disconnecting power supply from the first electrical storage device to the second electric system by disconnecting connection between the first electric system and the second electric system; anda vehicle body controller configured to control at least the starter motor and the disconnecting device, the vehicle body controller being connected to the second electric system,wherein the vehicle body controller disables driving of the starter motor until an ...

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

According to one embodiment, there is provided a magnetic recording medium which includes a base, a magnetic recording layer having convex-shaped magnetic layers, which is formed on the base, and a protective film formed on the magnetic recording layer. There are gaps in a region surrounded by the protective film, the surface of the base, and each side wall of each magnetic layer. 1. A magnetic recording medium comprising:a substrate;a magnetic recording layer having convex-shaped magnetic layers which is formed on the substrate;a protective film formed on the magnetic recording layer; andgaps in a region surrounded by the protective film, the surface of the substrate, and each side wall of each magnetic layer.2. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein pitches between centers of the adjacent magnetic layers are 20 nm or less.3. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein a height of the magnetic layer is higher than that of the protective film.4. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the protective film and the gaps are formed by oblique film formation of a protective film material on the convex-shaped magnetic layer.5. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the oblique film formation is performed at an angle of 40 to 80° when a direction of light perpendicularly incident on the substrate is 0°.6. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the protective film satisfies the range t3≦t2≦t1 when the thickness of the protective film is t3 in the case where a distance between the magnetic layers adjacent to each other is the longest distance claim 1 , and the thickness of the protective film is t2 in the case where a distance between the magnetic layers adjacent to each other is the longest distance.7. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic layers have any of cylindrical claim 1 , prismatic claim 1 , conical claim 1 , ...

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING STAMPER

According to one embodiment, there is provided a method for producing a magnetic recording medium which includes forming a mask layer on a magnetic recording layer, applying metal fine particles on the mask layer, covering the metal fine particles with an overcoat layer, irradiating with energy beams through the overcoat layer so as to deactivate a protective coating of the metal fine particles, transferring a metal fine particle pattern from the mask layer to the magnetic recording layer, and removing the mask layer from the magnetic recording layer. 2. The method for producing a magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the metal fine particles are at least one kind selected from the group consisting of carbon claim 1 , aluminium claim 1 , silicon claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , iron claim 1 , cobalt claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , copper claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , zirconium claim 1 , molybdenum claim 1 , ruthenium claim 1 , palladium claim 1 , silver claim 1 , tantalum claim 1 , tungsten claim 1 , platinum claim 1 , gold claim 1 , cerium claim 1 , the alloys thereof claim 1 , and the compounds thereof.3. The method for producing a magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the overcoat layer contains carbon or metal.4. The method for producing a magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the method for coating the metal fine particle layer is selected from spin-coating claim 1 , dip-coating claim 1 , spin-casting claim 1 , and ink-jetting.5. The method for producing a magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein a pattern transfer layer is further formed between the metal fine particle layer and the mask layer.6. The method for producing a magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein a release layer is further formed between the mask layer and the magnetic recording layer.7. The method for producing a magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the protective coating is selected from the group ...

TRUER, TRUING APPARATUS INCLUDING TRUER, GRINDER, AND TRUING METHOD

A truer includes: a core formed into a truncated cone; and an abrasive grain layer fixed onto an outer peripheral surface of the core. The core includes: a base that is a small-diameter portion of the truncated cone and has a disc shape; and a tubular member extending from an outer peripheral edge of the base in the direction in which a rotation axis of the truncated cone extends. The tubular member has a hollow tubular shape. The tubular member includes an outer peripheral surface tapered so that a portion of the tubular member opposite to the base and adjacent to an extremity of the tubular member is a large-diameter portion of the truncated cone. A recess opening toward the extremity is defined inward of the tubular member. 1. A truer that effects truing on an end face and an outer peripheral surface of a grinding wheel , the truer comprising:a core formed into a truncated cone, the core being rotatable around a center line of the truncated cone; andan abrasive grain layer fixed onto an outer peripheral surface of the core, wherein a base that is a small-diameter portion of the truncated cone, the base having a disc shape, and', 'a tubular member extending from an outer peripheral edge of the base in the direction in which the center line of the truncated cone extends, the tubular member having a hollow tubular shape,, 'the core includes'}the tubular member includes an outer peripheral surface tapered so that a portion of the tubular member opposite to the base and adjacent to an extremity of the tubular member is a large-diameter portion of the truncated cone, anda recess opening toward the extremity is defined inward of the tubular member.2. The truer according to claim 1 , whereina radial thickness of the extremity of the tubular member is larger than a radial thickness of a portion of the tubular member on the base side.3. The truer according to claim 1 , whereinan inside diameter of the extremity of the tubular member is larger than a width of an outer ...

SAMPLE ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND SAMPLE ANALYSIS PROGRAM

A learning model creation unit A that creates a learning model using parameters of a plurality of fitting functions corresponding to a generation source of a composite waveform fit to a frequency spectrum obtained by spectroscopic measurement of a terahertz wave, and a sample information prediction unit A that applies a parameter obtained for a sample to be predicted to the learning mode thereby predicting information about the sample to be predicted are included, and the information about the sample to be predicted can be more accurately predicted using a learning model in which a feature quantity representing a property of a sample is reflected as the parameters of the plurality of fitting functions corresponding to the generation source of the composite waveform fit to the frequency spectrum. 1. A sample analysis apparatus comprising:a learning model storage unit that stores a learning model for predicting information about a sample using a parameter determining a property for each of a plurality of fitting functions corresponding to a generation source of a composite waveform fit to a frequency spectrum obtained by spectroscopic measurement of the sample using a terahertz wave;a learning parameter calculation unit as a parameter calculation unit that acquires, for each of a plurality of learning samples, each frequency spectrum obtained by spectroscopic measurement of the sample using the terahertz wave, and analyzes the acquired frequency spectrum to calculate each parameter; anda learning model creation unit that creates the learning model using the parameter calculated for each of the plurality of learning samples by the learning parameter calculation unit and information about the plurality of learning samples as learning data, and causes the learning model storage unit to store the created learning model,wherein the parameter calculation unit includesa thinning processing unit that thins out a property value at a frequency at which absorption of the ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

A server includes a communication unit and a controller. In the server, the controller projects urgency felt by a user and performs switching of a text of a response to the user based on the projected urgency if speech of the user is acquired via the communication unit while a terminal is uttering an utterance text. The urgency is projected based on the start time of the speech of the user. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a speech-information acquisition unit; anda controller,the controller projecting urgency felt by a user and performing switching of a text of a response to the user based on the projected urgency if speech of the user is acquired via the speech-information acquisition unit while the information processing apparatus or a different apparatus is uttering an utterance text, the urgency being projected based on a start time of the speech of the user.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the controller projects the urgency felt by the user based on a proportion of an amount of a text that is uttered in the utterance text at the start time of the speech of the user to an amount of entirety of the utterance text.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the amount of the text corresponds to a temporal length or the number of characters of the uttered text, andwherein the amount of the entirety of the utterance text corresponds to a temporal length or the number of characters of the entirety of the utterance text.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the controllerprojects the urgency felt by the user based on an amount of a text that is uttered in the utterance text at the start time of the speech of the user.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 ,wherein the amount of the text corresponds to a temporal length or the number of characters of the uttered text.6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein ...

PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND MAGNETIC RECORDING/REPRODUCTION APPARATUS

A perpendicular magnetic recording medium according to an embodiment includes a substrate and perpendicular magnetic recording layer. The perpendicular magnetic recording layer includes a recording portion and non-recording portion. The recording portion has patterns regularly arranged in the longitudinal direction, and includes magnetic layers containing Fe or Co and Pt as main components, and at least one additive component selected from Ti, Si, Al, and W. The non-recording portion includes oxide layers formed by oxidizing the side surfaces of the magnetic layers, and nonmagnetic layers formed between the oxide layers. 1. A perpendicular magnetic recording medium manufacturing method comprising:forming a mask layer comprising projections having regularly arranged patterns on a surface of a perpendicular magnetic recording medium, the perpendicular magnetic recording medium comprising a substrate and a magnetic layer, the magnetic layer comprising (1) a main component of (i) platinum and (ii) iron or cobalt and (2) an additive component of titanium, silicon, aluminum, or tungsten;etching through the mask layer to form regularly arranged patterns in the magnetic layer;forming oxide layers by oxidizing side surfaces of the regularly arranged patterns in the magnetic layer, the oxide layers being made of a first material, the first material being an oxide of the at least one additive component;removing the mask layer; and{'sub': 2', '2, 'performing planarization to form nonmagnetic layers between the oxide layers, the nonmagnetic layers being made of a second material different from the first material, the second material being carbon, titanium, SiO, or TiO.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the additive component comprises titanium claim 1 , and the first material is titanium oxide.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein a content of the additive component comprises 5 to 20 at % of a composition of the magnetic layer. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent ...

Semiconductor Film and Semiconductor Element

The present invention relates to an application liquid for forming a semiconductor film, the application liquid comprising: an inorganic semiconductor particle; and a compound having a relative permittivity of 2 or more or a compound having reducing power against the inorganic semiconductor particle; a method for producing a semiconductor film comprising a step of applying the application liquid; a semiconductor film and a semiconductor element comprising the semiconductor film; and a method for producing the semiconductor element. 155.-. (canceled)57. A semiconductor film comprising:an inorganic semiconductor particle; anda compound having a relative permittivity of 10 or more.60. The semiconductor film according to claim 57 , wherein the inorganic semiconductor particle is a silicon particle having an average particle size of 0.1 to 400 μm.61. The semiconductor film according to claim 57 , wherein the inorganic semiconductor particle is a compound semiconductor particle having an average particle size of 0.05 to 50 μm.62. A solar cell comprising a layer comprising the semiconductor film according to .63. The solar cell according to claim 62 , further comprising:a layer comprising another semiconductor film having an opposite charge to a charge of the semiconductor film or another semiconductor layer having an opposite charge to the charge of the semiconductor film.64. The solar cell according to claim 62 , further comprising an electrode on the layer comprising the semiconductor film claim 62 , wherein the inorganic semiconductor particle makes contact with the electrode.65. The solar cell according to claim 63 , wherein the solar cell is a flexible solar cell.66. A solar cell comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00057', 'claim 57'}, 'the layer comprising the semiconductor film according to ;'}a layer comprising another semiconductor film having an opposite charge to a charge of the semiconductor film; anda junction interface layer comprising a compound having ...

GRINDING APPARATUS AND GRINDING METHOD

A grinding apparatus includes grinding wheel side vibrational displacement calculation devices that obtain a vibrational displacement of a grinding wheel resulting from a vibration in an approaching/separating direction of the grinding wheel; main spindle side vibrational displacement calculation devices that obtain a vibrational displacement of a workpiece generated by propagation of the vibration in the approaching/separating direction of the grinding wheel; a relative vibrational displacement calculation unit that obtains a relative vibrational displacement between the grinding wheel and the workpiece based on the vibrational displacement of the grinding wheel and the vibrational displacement of the workpiece that have been obtained; a position change unit that creates, based on the obtained relative vibrational displacement between the grinding wheel and the workpiece, a position change command to change a position of the wheel spindle stock; and a processing controller that grinds the workpiece W based on the created position change command. 1. A grinding apparatus including a headstock and a wheel spindle stock that are supported on a bed , and being configured to grind a workpiece by rotating the workpiece held by a main spindle of the headstock and a grinding wheel held by a wheel spindle of the wheel spindle stock , and by relatively moving the grinding wheel toward and away from the workpiece , the grinding apparatus comprising:a grinding wheel side vibrational displacement calculation device configured to obtain a vibrational displacement of the grinding wheel resulting from a vibration in an approaching and separating direction of the grinding wheel caused by an imbalance of the grinding wheel about a rotational axis line of the grinding wheel;a main spindle side vibrational displacement calculation device configured to obtain a vibrational displacement of the workpiece generated by propagation of the vibration in the approaching and separating direction ...

GRINDING APPARATUS AND GRINDING METHOD

A grinding apparatus grinds a workpiece by rotating the workpiece held by main spindles and a grinding wheel held by a wheel spindle, and by relatively moving the grinding wheel toward and away from the workpiece. The grinding apparatus includes a first detection unit that detects a rotational phase of the workpiece; a second detection unit that detects a grinding resistance moment at a grinding point between the grinding wheel and the workpiece, or detects a drive current of a rotary drive unit of the workpiece or a rotary drive unit of the grinding wheel; a storage unit that stores the grinding resistance moment or the drive current in a manner associated with the rotational phase; and a determination unit that determines a slip between the workpiece and the main spindles based on the grinding resistance moment or the drive current at a current rotational phase, and on the grinding resistance moment or the drive current at the same phase as the current rotational phase of a previous time. 1. A grinding apparatus to grind a workpiece by rotating the workpiece held by main spindles and a grinding wheel held by a wheel spindle , and by relatively moving the grinding wheel toward and away from the workpiece , the grinding apparatus comprising:a first detection unit configured to detect a rotational phase of the workpiece;a second detection unit configured to detect a grinding resistance moment at a grinding point between the grinding wheel and the workpiece, or to detect a drive current of a rotary drive unit of the workpiece or a rotary drive unit of the grinding wheel;a storage unit configured to store the grinding resistance moment or the drive current in a manner associated with the rotational phase; anda determination unit configured to determine a slip between the workpiece and the main spindles based on the grinding resistance moment or the drive current at a current rotational phase, and on the grinding resistance moment or the drive current at the same phase ...

RESIN MOLDED PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN MOLDED PRODUCT

A resin molded product () includes a resin molded product main body (), and a protrusion () integrally formed with the resin molded product main body () and protruding from the resin molded product main body (). At injection molding of the resin molded product (), molten resin flows through a portion (C-) corresponding to the protrusion () in a cavity (C) defined by a pair of molds (). A concave portion () is formed on a rear side of the protrusion (), and a bulging portion () having a hollow bag shape is formed on a front side of the protrusion (). 1. A resin molded product comprising:a resin molded product main body; anda protrusion integrally formed with the resin molded product main body and protruding from the resin molded product main body,wherein at injection molding of the resin molded product, molten resin flows through a portion corresponding to the protrusion in a cavity defined by a pair of molds,wherein a concave portion is formed on a rear side of the protrusion, andwherein a bulging portion having a hollow bag shape is formed on a front side of the protrusion.2. The resin molded product according to claim 1 ,wherein the molten resin is injected into the cavity from a side gate at the injection molding of the resin molded product, andwherein the protrusion protrudes from a design surface of the resin molded product.3. The resin molded product according to claim 2 ,wherein the side gate and the portion corresponding to the protrusion in the cavity are arranged close to each other.4. The resin molded product according to claim 1 ,wherein a thickness of the bulging portion is substantially same as a thickens of the resin molded product main body in a vicinity of the bulging portion.5. A resin molded product comprising:a resin molded product main body; anda protrusion integrally formed with the resin molded product main body and protruding from the resin molded product main body,wherein a concave portion is formed on a rear side of the protrusion, ...

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording medium including a substrate and a magnetic recording layer formed on the substrate and including a plurality of projections is obtained. The array of the plurality of projections includes a plurality of domains in which the projections are regularly arranged, and a boundary region between the domains, in which the projections are irregularly arranged. The boundary region is formed along a perpendicular bisector of a line connecting the barycenters of adjacent projections. 1. A magnetic recording medium comprising:a substrate; anda magnetic recording layer formed on the substrate and including a plurality of projections,wherein an array of the plurality of projections includes a plurality of domains in which the projections are regularly arranged, and a boundary region between the domains, in which the projections are irregularly arranged, and the boundary region is formed along a perpendicular bisector of a line connecting barycenters of adjacent projections.2. The medium according to claim 1 , wherein the projections are formed by:forming a mask layer on the magnetic recording layer;forming projecting patterns on the mask layer;transferring the projecting patterns to the mask layer; andetching the magnetic recording layer through the projecting patterns, {'br': None, 'i': X>Z−', 'Y, '2/tan θ\u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'wherein letting X nm be a diameter of the projecting patterns of the mask layer, Y nm be an etching depth of the magnetic recording layer, Z nm be a dot pitch of the projecting patterns of the mask layer, and θ degrees be a taper angle of a side surface of the projection with respect to a bottom surface thereof, expression (1) below holds3. The medium according to claim 2 , wherein the forming the projecting patterns on the mask layer is performed by forming a self-organization film on the mask layer claim 2 , causing micro phase separation in the self-organization film claim 2 , leaving a dot-shaped phase ...

Pattern forming method and manufacturing method of magnetic recording medium

According to exemplary embodiments, a pattern forming method includes: forming a diblock copolymer coating film by applying coating liquid containing a diblock copolymer including a chain of a first polymer and a chain of a second polymer which is not compatible with the first polymer, and a homopolymer having affinity with the first polymer, on a substrate, and drying the liquid; and performing phase separation of the first polymer and the second polymer by providing a coating film for solvent annealing using a solvent having compatibility with the second polymer.

PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND MAGNETIC RECORDING/REPRODUCTION APPARATUS

A perpendicular magnetic recording medium according to an embodiment includes a soft underlayer, an orientation control layer mainly containing Ni having a face-centered cubic structure, a grain size control layer including a plurality of metal oxide posts having a pitch dispersion of 15% or less and crystal grains having grown in a region defined by the plurality of metal oxide posts, and having a hexagonal close-packed structure or face-centered cubic structure, and a perpendicular magnetic recording layer, formed in this order on a substrate. 1. A perpendicular magnetic recording medium comprising:a substrate;a soft underlayer formed on the substrate;an orientation control layer formed on the soft underlayer and mainly containing nickel having a face-centered cubic structure;a grain size control layer including a plurality of metal oxide posts formed on the orientation control layer and having a pitch dispersion of not more than 15%, and crystal grains having grown in a region defined by the plurality of metal oxide posts, and having a hexagonal close-packed structure or the face-centered cubic structure; anda perpendicular magnetic recording layer formed on the grain size control layer.2. The medium according to claim 1 , wherein the metal oxide posts have a height of not more than 5 nm and a diameter of not more than 5 nm.3. The medium according to claim 1 , wherein the orientation control layer and the grain size control layer are in contact with each other.4. The medium according to claim 1 , wherein the orientation control layer mainly contains a nickel-tungsten alloy.5. The medium according to claim 1 , wherein the grain size control layer mainly contains ruthenium.6. The medium according to claim 1 , wherein the metal oxide posts mainly contain alumina.7. The medium according to claim 6 , wherein the metal oxide posts are formed by forming an AlSi layer on the orientation control layer and performing etching.8. The medium according to claim 1 , wherein a ...

ALKYL PHENYL SULFIDE DERIVATIVE AND PEST CONTROL AGENT

An alkyl phenyl sulfide derivative represented by the general formula [I] or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, and a pest control agent containing the derivative or the salt as an active ingredient. 19-. (canceled)11. The alkyl phenyl sulfide derivative or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof claim 10 , according to claim 10 , wherein R in the general formula [I′] is a 2 claim 10 ,2-difluoroethyl group claim 10 , a 2 claim 10 ,2 claim 10 ,2-trifluoroethyl group claim 10 , a 3 claim 10 ,3 claim 10 ,3-trifluoropropyl group claim 10 , a pentafluoroethyl group claim 10 , a 1 claim 10 ,2 claim 10 ,2 claim 10 ,2-tetrafluoroethyl group claim 10 , a 2-chloro-2 claim 10 ,2-difluoroethyl group claim 10 , a 2 claim 10 ,2 claim 10 ,3 claim 10 ,3-tetrafluoropropyl group claim 10 , a 2 claim 10 ,2 claim 10 ,3 claim 10 ,3 claim 10 ,3-pentafluoropropyl group claim 10 , a 3 claim 10 ,3-dichloroallyl group claim 10 , a propargyl group claim 10 , a cyclopropylmethyl group or a (2 claim 10 ,2-difluorocyclopropyl)methyl group.12. The alkyl phenyl sulfide derivative or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof claim 10 , according to claim 10 , wherein R in the general formula [I′] is a halogen atom claim 10 , a C-Calkyl group claim 10 , a C-Chaloalkyl group or a cyano group.13. The alkyl phenyl sulfide derivative or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof claim 10 , according to claim 10 , wherein Rin the general formula [I′] is a hydrogen atom claim 10 , a halogen atom or a C-Calkyl group.14. The alkyl phenyl sulfide derivative or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof claim 11 , according to claim 11 , wherein R in the general formula [I′] is a halogen atom claim 11 , a C-Calkyl group claim 11 , a C-Chaloalkyl group or a cyano group.15. The alkyl phenyl sulfide derivative or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof claim 11 , according to claim 11 , wherein Rin the general formula [I′] is a hydrogen atom claim 11 , a halogen atom or a C-Calkyl group.16. An alkyl ...

LIQUID EXTRACT PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING LIQUID EXTRACT

A liquid extract production system capable of efficiently producing a liquid extract. The system comprising an extractor for extracting a liquid extract from extraction raw materials, a liquid extract tank for storing the liquid extract, a flow path of liquid extract that connects the extractor and the liquid extract tank, a flow meter for measuring the flow rate of the liquid extract provided in the flow path, a density meter for measuring the solid content concentration of the liquid extract provided in the flow path, a solid content calculation unit for calculating the solid content included in the liquid extract that flowed through the flow path based on the measured flow rate and solid content concentration, and a liquid transfer controller for controlling the transfer of liquid extract from the extractor to the liquid extract tank based on the calculated solid content. 1. A liquid extract production system , comprising:an extractor for extracting a liquid extract from extraction raw materials,a liquid extract tank for storing the liquid extract,a flow path of the liquid extract that connects the extractor and the liquid extract tank,a flow meter for measuring the flow rate of the liquid extract provided in the flow path,a density meter for measuring the solid content concentration of the liquid extract provided in the flow path,a solid content calculation unit for calculating the solid content included in the liquid extract that flowed through the flow path based on the measured flow rate and solid content concentration, anda liquid transfer controller for controlling the transfer of the liquid extract from the extractor to the liquid extract tank based on the calculated solid content.2. The liquid extract production system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the density meter measures the refractive index of the liquid extract.3. The liquid extract production system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the density meter calculates the Brix of the liquid extract based ...

Construction Machine

A storage battery () is configured of a plurality of cells (A) to (N) series-connected to each other. A battery controller () receives power supplied from a lead battery (). The battery controller () executes balancing control that reduces variation in cell voltages (VcA) to (VcN) of the plurality of cells (A) to (N). The battery controller () executes the balancing control in a time range during which a voltage of the lead battery () becomes equal to or more than a predetermined given voltage value (V1) and a charging rate of the storage battery () becomes equal to or more than a predetermined given charging rate value (SOC) after a key switch () is switched from an on state to an off state. 1. A construction machine comprising:a hydraulic pump driven by an electric motor;a working mechanism driven by hydraulic oil delivered from the hydraulic pump;a first battery that is configured of a plurality of cells series-connected to each other and supplies power to the electric motor;a cell voltage detector that detects a cell voltage of each of the plurality of cells;a battery controller to which power is supplied from a second battery and that executes balancing control for reducing variation in the cell voltage of the plurality of cells; anda key switch having a drive position for driving the electric motor and a stop position for stopping the electric motor, characterized in that:the battery controller executes the balancing control in a time range during which a voltage of the second battery becomes equal to or more than a predetermined given voltage value and a charging rate of the first battery becomes equal to or more than a predetermined given charging rate value after the key switch is switched from the drive position to the stop position.2. The construction machine according to claim 1 , whereinthe battery controller:calculates a first time as a remaining time required until the balancing control is completed when the key switch is switched from the drive ...

SERVER DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING TERMINAL, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

A server device includes a communication interface, a storage device, and a control device. The storage device stores a state history of an information processing terminal capable of outputting sound. The state history is acquired through the communication interface. The control device is configured to determine a music parameter based on the state history and transmit music generated based on the determined music parameter to the information processing terminal through the communication interface. 1. A server device comprising:a communication interface;a storage device; anda control device, whereinthe storage device stores a state history of an information processing terminal capable of outputting sound, the state history being acquired through the communication interface, and determine a music parameter based on the state history and', 'transmit music generated based on the determined music parameter to the information processing terminal through the communication interface., 'the control device is configured to'}2. The server device according to claim 1 , whereinthe control device includes a music generator for generating music based on the music parameter, andthe control device is configured to transmit music generated by the music generator to the information processing terminal.3. The server device according to claim 1 , wherein transmit the determined music parameter to an external device configured to generate music based on a music parameter and', 'transmit the music received from the external device to the information processing terminal., 'the control device is configured to'}4. The server device according to claim 1 , whereinthe communication interface is configured to communicate with different types of information processing terminals,the storage device is configured to further store a type parameter for each of the types, andthe control device is configured to determine the music parameter, based on a type parameter corresponding to the type of one ...

TRUING METHOD AND TRUING DEVICE

In a state where a first truer rotation axis is maintained parallel to a grindstone rotation axis, a grindstone outer circumferential surface, and outer circumference arcuate surfaces which are partial surfaces of grindstone arcuate surfaces, and which are continuous to the grindstone outer circumferential surface are trued by using a first truer. In a state where a second truer rotation axis is maintained in a direction perpendicular to the grindstone rotation axis, grindstone end surfaces, and end surface arcuate surfaces which are remaining surfaces of the grindstone arcuate surfaces, and which are continuous to the grindstone end surfaces are trued by using a second truer. 1: A truing method which performs truing by using:first and second truers which true a cylindrical grindstone that is rotated about a grindstone rotation axis to grind a workpiece;a moving unit which is configured to change a relative position between the first truer and the grindstone, and a relative position between the second truer and the grindstone; anda controlling unit which is configured to control the moving unit, whereinthe first truer has a first roll which is rotated about a first truer rotation axis that is parallel to the grindstone rotation axis,the second truer has a second roll which is rotated about a second truer rotation axis that is perpendicular to the grindstone rotation axis,the grindstone has: a grindstone outer circumferential surface which is a surface that is parallel to the grindstone rotation axis; grindstone end surfaces which are surfaces that are perpendicular to the grindstone rotation axis; and grindstone arcuate surfaces which are surfaces in boundaries between the grindstone outer circumferential surface and the grindstone end surfaces, and which are formed into an arcuate shape, the truing method comprising:controlling the moving unit by the controlling means unit, in a state where the first truer rotation axis is maintained parallel to the grindstone ...

IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An image capturing apparatus includes a vibration device, a vibration transmission member, a housing that holds the vibration transmission member, a movable portion, and an optical member. The vibration device vibrates the image capturing apparatus to give a user a feeling corresponding to a user operation performed on an operation portion. The vibration transmission member transmits a vibration. The movable portion holds an image sensor that moves within a first area in a direction different from an optical axis to perform image blur correction. The optical member is arranged on an object side of the image sensor and on the optical axis. While the image sensor is located in the first area, the optical member and the vibration transmission member are not in contact with each other. When the image sensor moves to a second area outside the first area, the optical and vibration transmission members are brought into contact. 1. An image capturing apparatus comprising:a vibration device configured to vibrate the image capturing apparatus to give a user a feeling corresponding to an operation performed by the user on an operation portion;a vibration transmission member configured to transmit a vibration of the vibration device;a housing configured to hold the vibration transmission member;a movable portion configured to hold an image sensor that moves within a first movable area in a direction different from an optical axis to perform image blur correction; andan optical member arranged on an object side of the image sensor and on the optical axis,wherein, while the image sensor is located in the first movable area, the optical member and the vibration transmission member are not in contact with each other, andwherein, when the image sensor moves to a second movable area formed outside the first movable area, the optical member and the vibration transmission member are brought into contact with each other.2. The image capturing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

FLAT SPRING FOR SOLENOID VALVE AND SOLENOID VALVE USING THE SAME

A flat spring () of a solenoid valve has: an engaging claw () which is engaged with an engaging protrusion provided on a movable iron core, and a supporting portion () which is installed and fixed between a valve housing and a bobbin. The supporting portion () is provided with an attaching claw (); the attaching claw () is attached to an attaching claw holder provided on the bobbin. The engaging claw () is provided on a leading end of a pulling portion (), and a connected portion () connects a base end of the pulling portion () with the supporting portion (). 1. A flat spring for a solenoid valve , which applies a spring force to a movable iron core of the solenoid valve in a direction to separate a magnetically-attracted surface of the movable iron core from a magnetically-attracting surface of a fixed iron core , the flat spring comprising:an engaging claw which is engaged with an engaging protrusion provided on the movable iron core; anda supporting portion which is integrally provided with the engaging claw, and is installed and fixed between a valve housing and a bobbin of the solenoid valve.2. The flat spring for the solenoid valve according to claim 1 , further comprising:an attaching claw which is engaged with an attaching claw holder provided on the bobbin of the solenoid valve.3. The flat spring for the solenoid valve according to claim 1 , further comprising:a pulling portion provided with the engaging claw on a leading end portion of the pulling portion; anda connected portion which connects a base end portion of the pulling portion with the supporting portion.4. A solenoid valve comprising:a valve housing having a valve element which is operated between: a closed position in which the valve element abuts on a valve seat to close communication holes; and an open position in which the valve element separates from the valve seat to open the communication holes;a fixed iron core provided in the valve housing;a magnetically-attracting surface provided on the ...

TERMINAL CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROLLER, AND TERMINAL CONTROL METHOD

A terminal control system includes a plurality of terminals and a controller which controls the plurality of terminals. Each of the plurality of terminals includes an imager which images a user of the terminal to generate image data. The controller includes: a storage which stores group information indicating grouping of the plurality of terminals; a classifier which classifies each of target terminals included in a same group indicated by the group information among the plurality of terminals into a first group or a second group, based on the image data generated by the imager of the target terminal; and a setter which performs settings of a first type terminal classified into the first group and a second type terminal classified into the second group so that the first type terminal can control the second type terminal. 1. A terminal control system , comprising:a plurality of terminals; anda controller which controls the plurality of terminals,wherein each of the plurality of terminals includesan imager which images a user of the terminal to generate image data,the controller includes:a storage which stores group information indicating grouping of the plurality of terminals;a classifier which classifies each of target terminals included in a same group indicated by the group information among the plurality of terminals into a first group or a second group, based on the image data generated by the imager of the target terminal; anda setter which performs settings of a first type terminal classified into the first group and a second type terminal classified into the second group so that the first type terminal can control the second type terminal.2. The terminal control system according to claim 1 ,wherein the classifier estimates an age of the user of a target terminal included in the same group based on the image data generated by the imager of the target terminal, and classifies the target terminal into the first group when the age falls within a predetermined ...

PYRAZOLE DERIVATIVE AND HARMFUL ORGANISM-CONTROLLING AGENT

Embodiments provide a pest control agent that is excellent in safety, controlling effect, residual activity, and so on. According to an embodiment, there is provided a pyrazole derivative represented by general formula [I], or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, and a pest control agent containing the same as an active ingredient: 3. A agrochemical composition comprising the pyrazole derivative or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof according to as an active ingredient.4. The agrochemical composition according to claim 3 , wherein the agrochemical composition further comprises a surfactant.5. A pest control agent comprising the pyrazole derivative or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof according to as an active ingredient.6. The pest control agent according to that is an insecticide.7. The pest control agent according to having a control effect on a pest in a dry field or a paddy field where a farming or gardening plant is cultured.8. The pest control agent according to claim 7 , wherein the farming or gardening plant is a plant provided with tolerance by a breeding method or a gene recombination technique.9. A method for controlling a pest comprising using an active ingredient amount of the pyrazole derivative or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof according to .10. A method for controlling a pest by letting a agrochemical composition comprising the pyrazole derivative or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof according to as an active ingredient act on a farming or gardening crop or a place where the farming or gardening crop is to be grown or being grown claim 1 , at once or in batch.11. The method for controlling a pest according to claim 9 , wherein the place where the pest control agent is to be applied is a paddy field claim 9 , a dry field claim 9 , a lawn claim 9 , an orchard claim 9 , a non-crop land claim 9 , a greenhouse claim 9 , a raising seeding facility claim 9 , or a plant factory.12. The method for controlling a pest ...

INFORMATION PROVIDING DEVICE, TERMINAL DEVICE, DISPLAY SYSTEM, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD

The server control section of the server carries out control of at least either referring to device identification information and determining character management information, and transmitting the determined character management information to the terminal device, or referring to character management information and determining device management information, and transmitting the determined device management information to the household electric appliance. 1. An information providing device for providing information to a terminal device configured to superimpose an image of a character over a captured image ,the information providing device comprising:a communication section; anda control section, (i) referring to device identification information for identifying an individual device shown in the captured image and (ii) determining character management information for managing a form of presenting the character, and', 'transmitting the determined character management information to the terminal device via the communication section,, 'the control section being configured to carry out control of at least either'}orreferring to the character management information and determining device management information for determining a state that the individual device presents, andtransmitting the device management information to the individual device via the communication section.2. The information providing device according to claim 1 , wherein referring to the device identification information and updating the character management information, or', 'referring to the character management information and updating the device management information., 'the control section is configured to carry out control of at least either'}3. The information providing device according to claim 1 , wherein 'select content of speech by the character with reference to (i) terminal identification information for distinguishing between the terminal device and another terminal device and (ii) ...

DISK-LIKE MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND MAGNETIC RECORDING AND REPRODUCING DEVICE

According to one embodiment, a disk-like magnetic recording medium includes a disk-like substrate, a first soft magnetic layer provided on the disk-substrate, a nonmagnetic spacer layer provided on the first soft magnetic layer, a second soft magnetic layer provided on the nonmagnetic spacer layer and antiferromagnetically exchange-coupled with the first soft magnetic layer via the nonmagnetic spacer layer, a magnetic recording layer provided on the second soft magnetic layer, wherein strength of an exchange coupling magnetic field Hbias decreases from an inner circumferential area toward an outer circumferential area of the disk-like magnetic recording medium. 1. A disk-like magnetic recording medium comprising:a disk-like substrate;a first soft magnetic layer provided on the disk-like substrate;a nonmagnetic spacer layer provided on the first soft magnetic layer;a second soft magnetic layer provided on the nonmagnetic spacer layer and antiferromagnetically exchange-coupled with the first soft magnetic layer via the nonmagnetic spacer layer; anda magnetic recording layer provided on the second soft magnetic layer, whereinstrength of an exchange coupling magnetic field Hbias decreases from an inner circumferential area toward an outer circumferential area of the disk-like magnetic recording medium.2. The disk-like magnetic recording medium of claim 1 , wherein the strength of the exchange coupling magnetic field Hbias decreases gradually from the inner circumference area toward the outer circumferential area.3. The disk-like magnetic recording medium of claim 1 , wherein an exchange coupling magnetic field OD_Hbias of the outer circumferential area and an exchange coupling magnetic field ID_Hbias of the inner circumferential area satisfy a relationship expressed as an inequality (1):{'br': None, 'i': OD', 'H', '×ID', 'H, '_bias<1.16_bias−22.8 \u2003\u2003(1)'}where ID_Hbias≥30.4. The disk-like magnetic recording medium of claim 1 , wherein a value of the exchange ...

Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer Using Anti-Robo 1 Antibody

A method for diagnosing cancer comprising detecting ROBO1 protein is disclosed. In addition, a method for treating a disease caused by abnormal cell growth comprising administrating an antibody that binds to ROBO1, as well as a pharmaceutical composition, a cell growth inhibitor and an anticancer agent comprising an antibody that binds to ROBO1 as an active ingredient are disclosed. Further, a method for inducing cell damages in a ROBO1 expressing cell and a method for inhibiting the growth of a ROBO1 expressing cell by bringing a ROBO1 expressing cell into contact with an antibody that binds to ROBO1, are disclosed. Furthermore, a method for monitoring progression of hepatitis by detecting ROBO1 protein is disclosed. 117.-. (canceled)18. A method for treating a disease caused by an abnormal cell growth , comprising administrating to a patient in need of such a treatment a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antibody that binds to ROBO1 as an active ingredient.19. A method for treating cancer comprising administrating to a patient in need of such a treatment a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antibody that binds to ROBO1 as an active ingredient.20. The method according to claim 19 , wherein the cancer is hepatocellular cancer.21. A method for inducing cell damages in a ROBO1 expressing cell comprising bringing a ROBO1 expressing cell into contact with an antibody that binds to ROBO1.22. A method for inhibiting the growth of a ROBO1 expressing cell comprising bringing a ROBO1 expressing cell into contact with an antibody that binds to ROBO1.23. The method according to claim 22 , wherein the antibody that binds to ROBO1 has cytotoxicity.24. The method according to claim 23 , wherein the ROBO1 expressing cell is a cancer cell.2535.-. (canceled)36. The method according to claim 18 , wherein the antibody that binds to ROBO1 has cytotoxicity.37. The method according to claim 18 , wherein the cancer is hepatocellular cancer.3826. The method according to claim ...

Hybrid Construction Machine

The object of the present invention is to provide a hybrid construction machine that can quickly warm up an electrical storage device and can improve the service life of the electrical storage device. This hybrid construction machine is equipped with: a prime mover (); an electric motor that supplements the power of the prime mover () and generates electric power; an electrical storage device () that transmits power to and receives power from the electric motor; a warm-up circuit () that circulates a heating medium heated by waste heat from the prime mover () or the electric motor, or by a heater (), to the vicinity of the electrical storage device (); a control device that controls charging/discharging of the electrical storage device () and circulation of the heating medium of the warm-up circuit (); and an outside air temperature measurement device that measures the outside air temperature. The control device executes warm-up operation by means of the heating medium, determines whether or not to execute charging/discharging of the electrical storage device () for the purpose of the warm-up operation in response to the outside air temperature measured by the outside air temperature measurement device, and conducts warm-up operation in which the warm-up operation by charging/discharging of the electrical storage device () is effected simultaneously. 1. A hybrid construction machine , comprising:a prime mover;an electric motor that supplements power of the prime mover and generates electric power;an electrical storage device that transmits electric power to and receives electric power from the electric motor;a warm-up circuit that circulates a heating medium heated by waste heat of the prime mover or the electric motor, or by a heater, to a position where heat can be transmitted to and received from the electrical storage device;a control device that controls charging/discharging of the electrical storage device and circulation of the heating medium of the warm-up ...

INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBER FOR ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS

An intermediate transfer member for electrophotography comprising a substrate and a surface layer provided on the substrate. The surface layer comprises a binder resin and a perfluoropolyether. An extraction amount of the perfluoropolyether per 10 mmof the surface layer, is 0.10 mg or more and 5.00 mg or less, the extraction amount of the perfluoropolyether obtained by immersing the intermediate transfer member into a solvent that can dissolve the perfluoropolyether at 25 degrees in Celsius for 24 hours. A surface of the intermediate transfer member that is not subjected to first and second treatments, has a n-hexadecane contact angle of 55 degrees or more. A surface of the intermediate transfer member that has been subjected to the first treatment, has a n-hexadecane contact angle of 40 degrees or less. A surface of the intermediate transfer member that has been subjected to the second treatment, has a n-hexadecane contact angle of 50 degrees or more. 1. An intermediate transfer member for electrophotography , comprising:a substrate; anda surface layer provided on the substrate, whereinthe surface layer comprises a binder resin and a perfluoropolyether,{'sup': '3', 'an extraction amount of the perfluoropolyether per 10 mmof the surface layer, is 0.10 mg or more and 5.00 mg or less, the extraction amount of the perfluoropolyether obtained by immersing the intermediate transfer member for electrophotography into a solvent of 1,1,2,2,3,3,4-heptafluorocyclopentane and methylethylketone, the mixing ratio in mass being 1:1, at 25 degrees in Celsius for 24 hours,'}a surface of the intermediate transfer member for electrophotography that is not subjected to the following first and second treatments, has a n-hexadecane contact angle of 55 degrees or more,a surface of the intermediate transfer member for electrophotography that has been subjected to the following first treatment, has a n-hexadecane contact angle of 40 degrees or less, anda surface of the intermediate ...

Member for electrophotography, process cartridge, and electrophotographic apparatus

A member for electrophotography having a multilayer structure or a single-layer structure, including an outermost layer which satisfies the following A, B and C: A: the outermost layer has perfluoropolyether and a binder resin, and in the outermost layer, the ratio of the number of fluorine atoms to the number of carbon atoms is 0.10 or more and 0.40 or less; B: in a 19 F-NMR spectrum of the outermost layer, the relaxation time T2 of a peak derived from CF 2 moieties of perfluoropolyether is 13 milliseconds or more at 22° C.; and C: the total sum of the contents of CF 3 moieties, CF 2 moieties, and CF moieties in the binder resin is 5% by mass or less.

SOLAR CELL, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

Provided are a solar cell that can be manufactured by non-vacuum process and can have more excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency and a manufacturing method therefor as well as such a semiconductor device and a manufacturing method therefor. A solar cell, includes at least a first semiconductor layer () and a second semiconductor layer (). The first semiconductor layer () includes metal oxide particles of 1 nm or more and 500 nm or less in average particle size and a compound having relative permittivity of 2 or more and 1,000 or less. For instance, the content of the organic compound in the first semiconductor layer () is 10 mass % or more and 90 mass % or less. 1. A solar cell , comprising at least a first semiconductor layer and a second semiconductor layer , whereinthe first semiconductor layer includes metal oxide particles of 1 nm or more and 500 nm or less in average particle size and a compound having relative permittivity of 2 or more.2. A solar cell , comprising at least a first semiconductor layer and a second semiconductor layer , whereinthe first semiconductor layer includes metal oxide particles of 1 nm or more and 500 nm or less in average particle size and an organic compound having relative permittivity of 2 or more and 1,000 or less, andcontent of the organic compound in the first semiconductor layer is 10 mass % or more and 90 mass % or less.3. A solar cell , comprising at least a first semiconductor layer and a second semiconductor layer , whereinthe first semiconductor layer includes metal oxide particles of 1 nm or more and 500 nm or less in average particle size and an organic compound having relative permittivity of 10 or more and 200 or less, andcontent of the organic compound in the first semiconductor layer is 20 mass % or more and 70 mass % or less.4. The solar cell according to claim 1 , wherein the metal oxide particles have a particle size of 1 nm or more and 100 nm or less.5. The solar cell according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

PATTERN FORMING METHOD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM

According to one embodiment, disclosed is a pattern forming method including preparing a second dispersion by adding a second protective group and second solvent to fine particles including a first protective group whose surface polarity is close to that of the substrate, the fine particles containing, at least on the surface thereof, a material selected from Al, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Y, Zr, Sn, Mo, Ta, W, Au, Ag, Pd, Cu, Pt, and an oxide thereof, modifying the fine particles including the first protective group with the second protective group, adding a viscosity adjustment agent to the dispersion containing the fine particles to prepare a coating solution, and applying the coating solution on the substrate to form a fine particle layer thereon. 1. A manufacturing method of a magnetic recording medium , the method comprising:preparing a second dispersion on a substrate by adding a second protective group and second solvent to fine particles including a first protective group whose surface polarity is close to that of the substrate, the fine particles containing, at least on the surface thereof, a material selected from a group consisting of aluminum, titan, vanadium, chrome, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, zinc, yttrium, zirconium, tin, molybdenum, tantalum, tungsten, gold, silver, palladium, copper, platinum, and an oxide thereof;modifying the fine particles including the first protective group with the second protective group in the second dispersion to form the fine particles including the first and second protective groups;adding a viscosity adjustment agent to the dispersion containing the fine particles including the first and second protective groups to prepare a fine particle coating solution;applying the fine particle coating solution on the substrate to form a single-layered fine particle layer thereon; andforming a magnetic recording layer on a periodic pattern formed of the fine particle layer.2. The manufacturing method of claim 1 , further ...

Electrophotographic intermediate transfer member and electrophotographic apparatus

The present invention relates to an electrophotographic intermediate transfer member that, even if an image is repeatedly and continuously transferred, can retain its transfer performance and can obtain an excellent image for a long time. The electrophotographic intermediate transfer member has a base layer and a surface layer, the surface layer has a matrix-domain structure in the cross section in the thickness direction, the matrix is formed of a binder resin, the domains contains a perfluoropolyether, and a microhardness of a surface of the electrophotographic intermediate transfer member measured by an ultramicro-hardness meter is 50 MPa or more.

SERVER, CONTROL METHOD OF SERVER, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

The object of the present invention is to reduce the storage capacity necessary to save server certificates while enabling encrypted communication, such as SSL communication, whose convenience is high in the case where a plurality of server certificates is created. The present invention is a server that creates a server certificate that is necessary for encrypted communication and has a creation unit configured to create a first server certificate including information that fluctuates in accordance with a network environment, a second server certificate including information that does not fluctuate in accordance with the network environment, and a third server certificate that puts together information on a plurality of host names of the server, which a user can change and a transmission unit configured to transmit one of the created first, second, and third server certificates to a communication device. 1. A server that creates a server certificate that is necessary for encrypted communication , the server comprising:a creation unit configured to create a first server certificate including information that fluctuates in accordance with a network environment, a second server certificate including information that does not fluctuate in accordance with the network environment, and a third server certificate that puts together information on a plurality of host names of the server, which a user can change; anda transmission unit configured to transmit one of the created first, second, and third server certificates to a communication device.2. The server according to claim 1 , further comprising:a determination unit configured to determine which of the first server certificate, the second server certificate, and the third server certificate to transmit to the communication device in response to a request for encrypted communication transmitted from the communication device.3. The server according to claim 2 , whereinthe server operates in one of an infrastructure mode ...