Abstract: The present invention aims to overcome the drawback with conventional RFID tag devices having a short communication range, and expand the communication range to several times or more that in the conventional scheme. The conventional scheme is based on equilibrium feeding/equilibrium modulation (a two-terminal circuit for antenna operation), whereas the present invention is based on disequilibrium feeding/equilibrium modulation (a three-terminal circuit for antenna operation). The conventional scheme is based on simple rectification of received RF signals, whereas the present invention employs a circuit based on a combination of a stub resonance-based, impedance transformation boosting scheme and a ladder boosting scheme. The conventional scheme is based on ASK or BPSK modulation, whereas the present invention is based on passive modulation, but can employ a QPSK modulation circuit.

Abstract: A communication technology for allowing a mobile communication system to accommodate variable rate users, while obtaining a frequency diversity effect. A transmitter apparatus using, for transmission, transmission signals produced based on data symbols of a predetermined transmission method, comprising an FFT processing part for converting the data symbols to frequency domain data; an interleaver for sorting the frequency domain data; and an IFFT processing part for converting the sorted frequency domain data to a time domain signal; wherein the FFT processing part subjects Q received data symbols to Q-point FFT processing, the interleaver produces N data from Q data outputted from the FFT processing part (where N>Q), and the IFFT processing part subjects the N data outputted from the interleaver to N-point IFFT processing.

Abstract: The invention aims at providing an NRD guide transceiver not requiring a change-over switch for transmission and reception, a download system being of a simple structure and capable of downloading large-capacity data such as video data and the like in a short time using this transceiver and a download memory used in this system, said NRD guide transceiver comprising a pair of dielectric strips (154, 155) disposed between a pair of conductor plates (152, 153) arranged in parallel with each other at a specified interval, wherein Schottky barrier diodes (156, 157) are connected to the respective ends of both of said pair of dielectric strips, a low pass filter (164) is connected to a signal input terminal and a high pass filter (165) is connected to an IF output terminal.

Abstract: An LSE mode, which is a parasitic mode, can be effectively suppressed by a simple structure, and a reduction in size and weight can be thereby facilitated. Further, a metal body 3 is arranged in the vicinity of a dielectric waveguide 1 of an NRD guide to suppress the LSE mode, the NRD guide being configured to propagate electromagnetic waves through the dielectric waveguide 1 which is sandwiched between parallel conductor plates with a gap of less than a ½ wavelength. This metal body 3 has an arbitrary shape, and may have a discoid shape, an elliptic shape or a prismatic shape. Furthermore, an even distance d is maintained between the metal body 3 and the dielectric waveguide 1, and a phase constant difference can be suppressed by changing this distance d.

Abstract: In order to realize with a low loss a hybrid structure in which an NRD guide is used for a transmission part and a microstrip line is used for a circuit element loading part, the present device includes: a dielectric waveguide (1) which is sandwiched between parallel conductor plates and has a gap which is less than a ½ wavelength; a microstrip line (4) which is provided on a side surface of a metal rod (3) opposite to the dielectric waveguide (1), the metal rod (3) being adjacently arranged in parallel with the dielectric waveguide (1); and a coaxial line (5) which pierces the metal rod (3) and connects the dielectric waveguide (1) with the microstrip line (4).

Abstract: A composition of a compound or derivative thereof in which at least one carbon atom of 5-aminolevulinic acid is a carbon isotope and/or a nitrogen atom in its amino group is a nitrogen isotope, and where said derivative is an ester, amide, salt, hydrate or solvate of the compound, and a diagnostically acceptable carrier. A method for detecting malignant tumors, by administering a tumor detecting effective amount to a host in need of tumor detection of a compound or derivative thereof in which at least one carbon atom of 5-aminolevulinic acid is a carbon isotope and/or a nitrogen atom in its amino group is a nitrogen isotope, and where said derivative is an ester, amide, salt, hydrate or solvate of said compound and detecting the malignant tumors using NMR.

Abstract: An agent for diagnosing or photokinetically treating malignant tumors, comprising as an active ingredient a compound in which at least one carbon atom of 5-aminolevulinic acid is a carbon isotope and/or a nitrogen atom in its amino group is a nitrogen isotope, or an ester, amide, salt, hydrate or solvate of the compound.

Abstract: &agr;-Hydroxy-&ggr;-carboxymuconic acid-&egr;-semialdehyde dehydrogenase, a gene encoding the enzyme, a recombinant vector containing the gene and a transformant carrying the gene, and processes for producing the enzyme and 2-pyrone-dicarboxylic acid by using the transformant. Use of the transformant can produce &agr;-hydroxy-&ggr;-carboxymuconic acid-&egr;-semialdehyde dehydrogenase in a large amount, thereby permitting industrial production of 2-pyrone-4,6-dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A process for isomerizing a light hydrocarbon oil which comprises: subjecting the light hydrocarbon oil to a hydrogenation treatment for converting an organosulfur component in the light hydrocarbon oil into hydrogen sulfide to give an organosulfur content of from 0 to 30 mass ppm as a pretreatment step; and isomerizing the light hydrocarbon oil still containing the converted hydrogen sulfide in the presence of a solid super strong acid catalyst under conditions at a temperature of from 190 to 300° C., a pressure of from 1 to 50 kg/cm2g, an H2/oil ratio of from 180 to 1800 liter/liter, and an LHSV of from 2 to 10 hr−1 as an isomerization step.

Abstract: A composition of a compound or derivative thereof in which at least one carbon atom of 5-aminolevulinic acid is a carbon isotope and/or a nitrogen atom in its amino group is a nitrogen isotope, and where said derivative is an ester, amide, salt, hydrate or solvate of the compound, and a diagnostically acceptable carrier. A method for detecting malignant tumors, by administering a tumor detecting effective amount to a host in need of tumor detection of a compound or derivative thereof in which at least one carbon atom of 5-aminolevulinic acid is a carbon isotope and/or a nitrogen atom in its amino group is a nitrogen isotope, and where said derivative is an ester, amide, salt, hydrate or solvate of said compound and detecting the malignant tumors using NMR.

Abstract: &agr;-Hydroxy-&ggr;-carboxymuconic acid-&egr;-semialdehyde dehydrogenase, a gene encoding the enzyme, a recombinant vector containing the gene and a transformant carrying the gene, and processes for producing the enzyme and 2-pyrone-dicarboxylic acid by using the transformant.

Abstract: A reduction purification method of a nitrogen oxide-containing exhaust gas by contacting said nitrogen oxide-containing exhaust gas with a catalyst in an oxidative atmosphere in which an excess amount of oxygen is present and in the presence of a least one reducing agent selected from the group consisting of a hydrocarbon and an oxygen-containing organic compound, wherein said catalyst comprises an alumina having supported thereon (a) tin and (b) at least one selected from the group consisting of ruthenium, palladium, rhodium and indium.

Abstract: A sulfonic acid compound of a cyclic phenol sulfide represented by formula (1): (wherein X represents a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group, or an acyl group; M represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a metal, ammonium, (lower-alkyl)ammonium, (lower-alkanol)ammonium, a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, or an amino acid residue; Z represents Sm, SO, or SO2; m is an integer of from 1 to 7; and n is an integer of from 4 to 12, with the proviso that the plural X's, M's and Z's are each the same or different, and at least one of the plural M's is neither a hydrogen atom nor an alkyl group), or a salt thereof; a composition for separating and recovering an organic halogen compound or a monocyclic aromatic compound, comprising a cyclic phenol sulfide or a salt thereof, and a carrier; and a pharmaceutical composition a cyclic phenol sulfide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a carrier.

Abstract: &agr;-Hydroxy-&ggr;-carboxymuconic acid-&egr;-semialdehyde dehydrogenase, a gene encoding the enzyme, a recombinant vector containing the gene and a transformant carrying the gene, and processes for producing the enzyme and 2-pyrone-dicarboxylic acid by using the transformant. Use of the transformant can produce &agr;-hydroxy-&ggr;-carboxymuconic acid-&egr;-semialdehyde dehydrogenase in a large amount, thereby permitting industrial production of 2-pyrone-4,6-dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A polyamide having repeating units represented by formula (1), wherein R1 represents a divalent hydrocarbon residue optionally having in the structure a heteroatom having no active hydrogen. The polyamide has a high refractive index, is biodegradable, and is useful as a material for fibers and plastics.

Abstract: A polyester having repeating units represented by formula (1): wherein R1 represents a divalent hydrocarbon residue which in its structure may contain a heteroatom having no active hydrogen. The polyester has a high refractive index and biodegradability, and is useful as a material for fibers and plastics.

Abstract: A reduction purification method of a nitrogen oxide-containing exhaust gas by contacting said nitrogen oxide-containing exhaust gas with a catalyst in an oxidative atmosphere in which an excess amount of oxygen is present and in the presence of at least one reducing agent selected from the group consisting of a hydrocarbon and an oxygen-containing organic compound, wherein said catalyst comprises an alumina having supported thereon (a) tin and (b) at least one selected from the group consisting of ruthenium, palladium, rhodium and indium.

Abstract: A resin composition for plating comprising a thermoplastic resin and aluminum borate or amorphous silica, or both as an inorganic filler. The resin compositionexhibits excellent plating characteristics and excellent electrical characteristics.

Abstract: A cyclic phenol sulfide containing at least one sulfinyl or sulfonyl group represented by formula (1): ##STR1## wherein X represents a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group, or an acyl group; Y represents a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group, a halogenated hydrocarbon group, --COR.sup.1, --OR.sup.2, --COOR.sup.3, --CN, --CONH.sub.2, --NO.sub.2, --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, a halogen atom, --SO.sub.4 R.sup.6, or --SO.sub.3 R.sup.7, in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, and R.sup.7 each represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group; Z represents one member selected from the group consisting of S, a sulfinyl group, and a sulfonyl group; and n represents an integer of 4 to 12, provided that the plural X's or the plural Y's are the same or different, and that at least one of the plural Z's is a sulfinyl group or a sulfonyl group, and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: A catalyst for the reduction of carbon dioxide which comprises employing a catalyst which contains at least one transition metal selected from the group consisting of Group VIII (e.g., Ni, Fe, Co, Ru, Rh) and Group VIa (e.g., Mo, W) in the Periodic Table on zinc oxide alone or on a composite containing zinc oxide and at least one metal oxide of a metal selected from the group consisting of Group IIIb (e.g., Al, Ga) and Group IVa (e.g, Ti, Zr) in the Periodic Table.