Abstract: To provide a novel JAK3 inhibitor that is useful as a preventive and/or therapeutic agent for rejection and graft versus host disease (GvHD) in organ transplantation, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren syndrome, Behcet's disease, type I diabetes mellitus, autoimmune thyroiditis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, urticaria, eczema, psoriasis, allergic conjunctivitis, uveitis, cancer, leukemia and the like. The pyridine-3-carboxyamide derivative represented by the general formula (1): or its salt or a solvate thereof.

Abstract: If there is a service provider for which basic registration has already been performed, the processing proceeds to step S15 to determine whether there is an IP broadcast service or not. If no IP broadcast service is provided, the processing proceeds to step S17 to determine whether there is another service provider for which the basic registration has already been performed. If no other service provider for which the basic registration has already been performed is found in this determination, a transition is made to a portal site of the service provider for which the basic registration has already been performed. If it is determined that an IP broadcast service is provided in step S15, the processing proceeds to step S16 to perform a caution display. In the caution display, a display is made to prompt acquisition of channel information. In the case of acquiring channel information, an indication informing the user is displayed so that the channel information can be acquired at this phase.

Abstract: Upon start of processing, a digital broadcast receiver can acquire a CDN configuration information file (XML) after newly connected to a CDN by a user's operation. Next, the digital broadcast receiver acquires a PF configuration information file written in the CDN configuration information. The digital broadcast receiver judges whether there is an IP broadcast or not. If there is an IP broadcast, the digital broadcast receiver connects to a multicast address described in the PF configuration information file (XML), and acquires information on all channels in the PF from a SI dedicated stream (all station SI including no video or audio) (channel scan). The URL of a SNTP is described in the CDN configuration information file. Time information is acquired through the SNTP at the same time as (or at a timing near the timing of, such as immediately before or immediately after) the channel scan.

Abstract: There is provided an IP broadcast receiver apparatus capable of, even when the input of a stream is delayed, determining whether a stream is to be inputted later and displaying a picture when a stream is inputted. When the content providing side makes a request to set a streamstatus attribute to “play” in a display using BML, the IP broadcast receiver apparatus determines whether channel information has been acquired from an IP broadcast server. The IP broadcast receiver apparatus sets the streamstatus attribute to “play” if channel information has been acquired from the IP broadcast server and sets the streamstatus attribute to “stop” if channel information has not been acquired from the IP broadcast server.

Abstract: An operation device for a vehicle is provided that enables switching over of a plurality of operation menu display screens and switching over of a plurality of function display screens for in-vehicle equipment displayed on a monitor by tilting of an operating knob (30) in eight directions, pivoting of the operating knob (30) around its axis, and operation of a main switch (31) and a sub switch (32) provided on the operating knob (30). In this process, since the operating knob (30) is not pivoted around its axis without limit but it is restricted so that pivoting is possible only in a predetermined angle range, it is not necessary to change the grip on the operating knob (30) when pivoting the operating knob (30), the burden on the wrist is lessened, and the operability is improved. Moreover, since the main switch (31) and the sub switch (32) are provided on the operating knob (20), they can be operated without detaching the hand from the operating knob (30), thus further improving the operability.

Abstract: An external medicine for treating dermatitis wherein an adrenocortical steroid is included by a cyclodextrin; and 0.025 to 0.5% by weight of the adrenocortical steroid, 0.2 to 30% by weight of the cyclodextrin, and 0.5 to 55% by weight of dextran or pullulan are dissolved in an aqueous solution containing polysaccharide; and 0.5 to 55% by weight of xyloglucan, trehalose, laminaran, krestin, and pectin are blended. Grape sugar, mutan, lentinan, sodium chloride, and potassium chloride are comprised in the medicine. The medicine has a higher cure effect on atopic dermatitis and psoriasis vulgaris.

Abstract: An interface device (15) is provided that includes an operating knob (30) for outputting an operation command signal to in-vehicle equipment, the operating knob (30) being provided with a palm rest portion (30a) for an occupant's palm to be placed on, and a switch (31) being disposed on the operating knob (30) within a region that a fingertip can reach while the palm is placed on the palm rest portion (30a). Since this determines the positional relationship between the switch (31) and the fingertip when the palm is placed on the palm rest portion (30a), even if the switch (31) is operated without being visually checked it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation from occurring and, moreover, the operability is remarkably improved.

Abstract: A server apparatus performs data I/O processing on a P-VOL in response to a request from a client apparatus and includes a file system which receives data write and read requests in units of files from the client apparatus. The server apparatus stores, into a D-VOL, differential data generated by updating the P-VOL, and manages a snapshot management table wherein a block address of the D-VOL storing the acquired differential data is registered. When a remaining capacity of a storage area of the D-VOL becomes equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value, the server apparatus enables a block of the D-VOL which had stored therein the differential data on a certain predetermined file, to be used as a storage area for newly acquired differential data.

Abstract: An ignition element mounting capacitor having an ignition element mounted on a capacitor, includes therein a first capacitor section and a second capacitor section, and first external terminal electrodes electrically connected to the first capacitor section and second external terminal electrodes electrically connected to the second capacitor section. The first capacitor section has a capacity for igniting ignition powder, and the second capacitor section has a function for removing noise which affects external circuits. Further, provided on the surface of the capacitor are third external terminal electrodes electrically connected to the ignition element.

Abstract: An infrared sensor includes a first substrate made of a thermoelectric conversion material and a second substrate. The first substrate is supported by posts made of an electrode material while being spaced apart from the second substrate. A sensing electrode and lead portions connected thereto are provided on the first substrate. The sensing electrode and the lead portions are covered with an infrared-absorbing film. The posts are connected to the lead portions, and external terminal connection electrodes are connected to the posts.

Abstract: An in-liquid-substance detection sensor that achieves size reduction and detection accuracy improvement includes a piezoelectric substrate, at least two SAW devices provided on one major surface of the piezoelectric substrate and each having at least one IDT electrode defining a sensing portion, outer electrodes provided on the other major surface of the piezoelectric substrate and electrically connected to the SAW devices through vias extending through the piezoelectric substrate, a channel-defining member provided on the one major surface of the piezoelectric substrate so as to surround the SAW devices and a region connecting the SAW devices to each other, thereby defining sidewalls of a channel, and a protective member bonded to the one major surface of the piezoelectric substrate with the channel-defining member interposed therebetween, thereby sealing the channel, the protective member having at least two through holes communicating with the channel.

Abstract: An operation device for a vehicle is provided that enables switching over of a plurality of operation menu display screens and switching over of a plurality of function display screens for in-vehicle equipment displayed on a monitor by tilting of an operating knob (30) in eight directions, pivoting of the operating knob (30) around its axis, and operation of a main switch (31) and a sub switch (32) provided on the operating knob (30). In this process, since the operating knob (30) is not pivoted around its axis without limit but it is restricted so that pivoting is possible only in a predetermined angle range, it is not necessary to change the grip on the operating knob (30) when pivoting the operating knob (30), the burden on the wrist is lessened, and the operability is improved. Moreover, since the main switch (31) and the sub switch (32) are provided on the operating knob (20), they can be operated without detaching the hand from the operating knob (30), thus further improving the operability.

Abstract: An operation device for a vehicle is provided in which selection/execution means for selecting any one of operation menus related to in-vehicle equipment displayed on a monitor and selecting and executing any one of functions related to the in-vehicle equipment is formed from an operating knob (30) and a plurality of operation switches (31, 32) provided on the operating knob (30), and selection of an operation menu and execution of a function are commanded by a combination of operation of the operating knob (30) and operation of the operation switches (31, 32). This enables selection of the operation menu and selection/execution of the function to be commanded simply and in a short time by operation with one hand without detaching the hand from the operating knob (30), thus improving the operability.

Abstract: A thin-film piezoelectric resonator having a thin-film portion with a piezoelectric thin film disposed between a pair of opposing electrodes, an insulating layer formed on one of the pair of electrodes of the thin-film portion, and a substrate supporting the other electrode of the thin-film portion. The thin-film portion and the insulating layer together vibrate in at least one mode of second and higher harmonic modes, and an antinode in the at least one mode of the second and higher harmonic modes is located in the insulating layer.

Abstract: An infrared sensor includes a first substrate made of a thermoelectric conversion material and a second substrate. The first substrate is supported by posts made of an electrode material while being spaced apart from the second substrate. A sensing electrode and lead portions connected thereto are provided on the first substrate. The sensing electrode and the lead portions are covered with an infrared-absorbing film. The posts are connected to the lead portions, and external terminal connection electrodes are connected to the posts.

Abstract: There are provided an electronic component in which two substrates are bonded to each other with a large bonding force and a method for manufacturing electronic components in which two substrates can be bonded to each other with a large bonding force and in which the substrates are not likely to be bent and broken. In an embodiment, a plurality of first connection portions 30 is formed on a first substrate 22, and in addition, a plurality of IDT electrodes 26 and a plurality of second connection portions 32 are formed on a second substrate 24. The first connection portions 30 are engaged in concave parts of the second connection portions 32, so that temporary bonding is performed. Between adjacent first connection portions 30, only the first substrate is cut. By heat application, laser irradiation, pressure application, ultrasonic application, or the like, the first connection portions 30 and the second connection portions 32 are finally bonded to each other.

Abstract: A piezoelectric filter that includes a first substrate having at least one first piezoelectric resonator disposed on a main surface thereof; a second substrate having at least one second piezoelectric resonator disposed on a main surface thereof. A connection pattern extends around the first piezoelectric resonator and the second piezoelectric resonator and is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate such that the main surface of the first substrate faces the main surface of the second substrate, and the first piezoelectric resonator is remote from the second piezoelectric resonator. A connecting layer bonds a pad disposed on the main surface of the first substrate to a pad disposed on the main surface of the second substrate, and is electrically connected to the first piezoelectric resonator and the second piezoelectric resonator.

Abstract: A piezoelectric thin film resonator that ensures the strength of a membrane without degrading the resonant properties and which can be easily handled in mounting. The piezoelectric thin film resonator has a substrate, a thin film member, and reinforcing films. The thin film member has at least two support portions supported by the substrate and a floating portion disposed over the substrate with a space provided therebetween and supported by the support portions. The floating portion includes a pair of excitation electrodes facing each other and a piezoelectric thin film provided therebetween. The reinforcing films are formed in the vicinities of the boundaries between the floating portion and the support portions of the thin film member.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for an electronic component includes a process of forming a lower electrode and a dummy electrode, which are electrically connected to each other, on a substrate, and a process of forming a piezoelectric thin film on the dummy electrode and the lower electrode while a predetermined bias potential is applied to the lower electrode via the dummy electrode. In this method, the piezoelectric thin film is formed on the lower electrode by stabilizing the potential of the lower electrode, thereby decreasing the surface roughness of the piezoelectric thin film. It is thus possible to manufacture an electronic component that exhibits excellent piezoelectric characteristics, in which the electromechanical coupling coefficient and the quality factor of a resonator are increased.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound selectively activating PPAR?, which is useful as a medicament. The present invention is specifically directed to a benzoic acid derivative represented by the following general formula (1): wherein A represents an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom, or a sulfur atom; R represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkyl-alkyl group, an aryl group, an aryl-alkyl group an aryl-oxy-alkyl group, a pyridyl-alkyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl-alkyl group, or a carboxy-alkyl group; X represents an oxygen atom, an NH group, or an S(O)n group (wherein n represents an integer of 0, 1, or 2); and m represents an integer from 2 to 8; or a salt thereof. The present invention also provides a medicament comprising the benzoic acid derivative or the salt thereof as an active ingredient.