Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for performing operations comprising: receiving dose information representing dose delivered during a first radiotherapy treatment fraction; accessing one or more previous dose information representing dose delivered during one or more previous radiotherapy treatment fractions; computing a measure of biologically effective dose (BED) based on a combination of the dose information delivered during a first radiotherapy treatment fraction and the dose delivered during the one or more previous radiotherapy treatment fractions; and performing an isotoxic planning process for delivering a second radiotherapy treatment fraction following the first radiotherapy treatment fraction based on the computed measure of BED.

Abstract: A device system is configured to determine an access address for acquiring a control unit that controls the device according to property information of a mobile communication terminal, in response to a request from the mobile communication terminal connected to a network.

Abstract: The advantage of the invention is to improve the convenience when a preview image of processing target data is displayed in a communication terminal that does not have a preview generating function. A communication terminal has a processing target transmitting section that transmits processing target data to a server, a preview receiving section that receives preview image data of a page in which generation of preview image data is completed before generation of preview image data of all pages is completed with respect to preview image data of the processing target data generated by the server, and a preview displaying section that displays a preview image based on the received preview image data.

Abstract: A device system is configured to determine an access address for acquiring a control unit that controls the device according to property information of a mobile communication terminal, in response to a request from the mobile communication terminal connected to a network.

Abstract: The advantage of the invention is to improve the convenience when a preview image of processing target data is displayed in a communication terminal that does not have a preview generating function. A communication terminal has a processing target transmitting section that transmits processing target data to a server, a preview receiving section that receives preview image data of a page in which generation of preview image data is completed before generation of preview image data of all pages is completed with respect to preview image data of the processing target data generated by the server, and a preview displaying section that displays a preview image based on the received preview image data.

Abstract: A printing terminal 208P creates delivery result information regarding delivered content data and transmits the created delivery result information to a posting server 202. The posting server 202 receives the transmitted delivery result information, adds the received delivery result information to delivery record information stored in a memory, and notifies a sending terminal of at least part of the delivery record information. This arrangement enables low-cost and high-quality delivery of print contents.

Abstract: Facsimile systems, devices, and methods are provided related to transmitting an image from a sending device to a receiving device via a network. One embodiment includes a status information reply unit which replies to a notification request of status information from a sending device by transmitting status information representing status of the receiving-device to the sending device via a network, in which the status information reply unit includes a transmission source classifying portion which determines a class of the sending device and a selected-status information transmitting portion which transmits the status information to the sending device via the network.

Abstract: A printing terminal which is connectable to a distributing server via a communication line includes a limited number of times data receiving section which receives from the distributing server limited number of times data indicating a limit on the number of printing times of content data to be printed, an accepting section which accepts a user's operation to order printing of the content data, a content data receiving section which receives the content data, a printing section which carries out the printing of the content data upon the accepting section accepting the operation to order the printing, and a printing controller which prevents the content data from being printed by the printing terminal upon the number of printing times of the content data on the printing terminal reaching the limit on the number of printing times indicated by the limited number of times data after the printing is carried out.

Abstract: A printer terminal that is connected to a delivery system includes a posting server that delivers contents data for printing a content to the printer terminal through the network; and a relay server that relays setup of a session between the posting server and the printer terminal based on a delivery request from the posting server through the network by using a signaling protocol; through the network.

Abstract: When a printable term is set for content data, a posting server 202 determines whether a current time is within or after the printable term, refers to a result of the determination, and allows delivery of the content data within the printable term, while prohibiting delivery of the content data after the printable term. This arrangement enables low-cost and high-quality delivery of print contents.

Abstract: A posting server 202 receives printer status information from an SIP server 204 prior to delivery of content data to a printing terminal 208P and delivers the content data to the printing terminal 208P when the received printer status information shows that the printing terminal 208P is in a printable state. This arrangement enables low-cost and high-quality delivery of print contents.

Abstract: Prior to delivery of content data, SIP servers 104 and 106 mediate establishment of sessions between a posting server 102 and printing terminals 108P and 110P via a network 14 according to a signaling protocol SIP. On establishment of the sessions, the posting server 102 delivers the content data to the printing terminals 108P and 110P according to a data transfer protocol HTTP. This arrangement enables low-cost and high-quality delivery of print contents.

Abstract: A printing terminal 208P creates delivery result information regarding delivered content data and transmits the created delivery result information to a posting server 202. The posting server 202 receives the transmitted delivery result information, adds the received delivery result information to delivery record information stored in a memory, and notifies a sending terminal of at least part of the delivery record information. This arrangement enables low-cost and high-quality delivery of print contents.

Abstract: A facsimile transmission system transmitting an image from a sending device to a receiving device via a network, includes: a status information reply unit which replies to a notification request of status information from the sending device by transmitting the status information representing status of the receiving-device to the sending device via the network, in which the status information reply unit includes: a transmission source classifying portion which determines a class of the sending device by classifying sending devices into a plurality of classes on the basis of a message transmitted by the sending devices via the network upon the notification request, and a selected-status information transmitting portion which transmits the status information to the sending device via the network, the status information being selected according to the class of the sending-side device, which is classified by the transmission source classifying portion among a plurality of status information representing the status

Abstract: A control apparatus for a radiotherapy irradiation system in which a calculation time required for calculation to be performed after restrictions are modified is shortened. The control apparatus includes a unit for setting an initial solution indicating an initial irradiated beam weight, a unit for inputting restrictions according to a prescription, and a unit for setting an evaluation function under the restrictions. The control apparatus further includes a unit for iteratively calculating the evaluation function until the evaluation function is minimized and determining an irradiated beam weight optimizing irradiation, and unit for outputting an optimal solution indicating an optimal irradiated beam weight to the irradiation system. After restrictions are modified, a new evaluation function is set under the modified restrictions. An irradiated beam weight is then determined for optimizing irradiation.

Abstract: An intensity modulated radio therapy (IMRT) dosimeter measuring a three-dimensional absorption dose distribution in a transparent plastic phantom readily and accurately. In the IMRT dosimeter, radiation beams are directed to a phantom assembly having a scintillation fiber block sandwiched between two blocks of the phantom. As an intensity of light proportional to the radiation beam is emitted from one side of the scintillation fiber block, its profile is measured by an image sensor. Then, the three-dimensional absorption dose distribution is obtained from the light intensity distribution data. By summing the three-dimensional absorption dose distribution data measured with the radiation beam at different angles, an integrated three-dimensional absorption dose distribution in the phantom can be calculated readily and accurately.

Abstract: A hybridization apparatus includes at least (A) a reaction station having a reaction vessel holder, a heating-cooling device, and a magnetic force controller, (B) a tip rack/waste solution station having a tip rack and a waste solution reservoir, (C) a washing solution station having a washing solution reservoir and a heating-cooling device, and (D) a head station having an arm unit movable in X-Z directions, the arm unit including a tip setting mechanism having a 1o plurality of tip nozzles for respective tips to be attached to or detached from, and a mechanism for the attached tips to suck and inject treatment solution.

Abstract: An IMRT dosimeter is capable of measuring a three-dimensional absorption dose distribution in a transparent plastic phantom (202a) readily and accurately. In the IMRT dosimeter, radiation beams (201a, 201b) are directed to a phantom assembly having a scintillation fiber block (204a) sandwiched between two blocks of the phantom (202a). As an intensity of light proportional to the radiation beam is emitted from one side of the scintillation fiber block (204a), its profile is measured by an image sensor (205). Then, the three-dimensional absorption dose distribution is obtained from the light intensity distribution data. By summing the three-dimensional absorption dose distribution data measured through the radiation beam at different angles, an integrated three-dimensional absorption dose distribution in the phantom (202a) can be calculated readily and accurately.

Abstract: A method of producing a compensator for radiotherapy equipment which is capable to reuse and cheap in price, and an apparatus for producing the same. A mold consisting of a cluster of a plurality of rods which can be moved back and forth in the longitudinal direction thereof is inserted into a frame, and the mold surface which is constituted from the end faces of the rods is formed into a desired shape by controlling longitudinal forward and backward movement of each rod. A thermally formable sheet which has been heated and softened is placed on the mold surface, and the air between the mold surface and the sheet is evacuated, thereby to bring the sheet into close contact with the mold surface and harden the sheet in the desired shape.

Abstract: An X-ray mammography apparatus for more reliable and less painful diagnosis, by providing means for elongating the breast using gravity or force of suction. In one form, the patient is horizontally positioned on a bed having a hole for elongating the breast. An X-ray source and a film table are located under the bed, thereby allowing an X-ray beam going horizontally through the patient's breast. An advantage is that a cancer near the chest wall can be more reliably detected.