Abstract: In order to accurately identify a hold state of a mobile device held by a user while the user is moving, provided is a hold state change detection apparatus including an acquiring section that acquires an output signal of a sensor mounted in the mobile device held by the user; a change detecting section that detects a change in a hold state of the mobile device based on the output signal of the sensor; and a hold state judging section that judges the hold state based on the output signal of the sensor. During a prescribed time from the time when the change detecting section detects the change in the hold state, information indicating the hold state prior to the detection of the change in the hold state is output. Also provided is a hold state change detection method and program.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating resin composition for personal care, wherein the composition comprises 100 parts by mass of a thermoplastic elastomer having durometer A hardness (HDA) of 10 to 40, 10 to 40 parts by mass of a water-soluble polyethylene oxide, and 20 to 60 parts by mass of a water-absorbent modified polyalkylene oxide, and wherein the composition not only maintains its superior lubricity and roughness-resistant property under a wet condition even in repeated use thereof, but also represents a low swelling ratio and no slimy feeling under a wet condition.

Abstract: Provide is a cross-linked polymer which is a polymer of a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer, the cross-linked polymer being cross-linked by a water-soluble crosslinking agent. An aqueous liquid with a pH of 6.8 to 7.0 consisting of water and 1.0% by mass of the cross-linked polymer has an equilibrium compliance at 25° C. of 5.2×10?4 to 1.0×10?1 (1/Pa), while an aqueous liquid with a pH of 6.8 to 7.0 consisting of water and 0.2% by mass of a corresponding cross-linked polymer has a viscosity at 25° C. of 200 mPa·s or more.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating resin composition for personal care, wherein the composition not only maintains its excellent lubricity and roughness-resistant property under a wet condition even during repeated use thereof, but also represents a low swelling ratio and no slimy feeling under a wet condition. The lubricating resin composition for personal care of the present invention comprises 100 parts by mass of a water-absorbent modified polyalkylene oxide and 25 to 500 parts by mass of a low-melting point polyamide resin.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a modified polyalkylene oxide capable of yielding an aqueous solution excellent in transparency with high viscosity, even when combined with a cationic surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic composition that is stable, not sticky when used, has excellent moisture and smoothness, and maintains the effects for a long time without deterioration due to washing and/or sweating. Specifically, the present invention provides a cosmetic composition that comprises: (i) a polyalkylene oxide-modified product obtained by reacting a polyalkylene oxide compound, a diol compound, and a diisocyanate compound; and (ii) water or a lower alcohol aqueous solution, wherein the cosmetic composition comprises 0.3 mass % or more polyalkylene oxide-modified product.

Abstract: Provide is a cross-linked polymer which is a polymer of a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer, the cross-linked polymer being cross-linked by a water-soluble crosslinking agent. An aqueous liquid with a pH of 6.8 to 7.0 consisting of water and 1.0% by mass of the cross-linked polymer has an equilibrium compliance at 25° C. of 5.2×10?4 to 1.0×10?1 (1/Pa), while an aqueous liquid with a pH of 6.8 to 7.0 consisting of water and 0.2% by mass of a corresponding cross-linked polymer has a viscosity at 25° C. of 200 mPa·s or more.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-soluble polyalkylene oxide-modified product which is nonionic, has a high thickening effect and is also excellent in transparency, and an emulsion composition and a cosmetic material containing the same. More specifically, the present invention provides a water-soluble polyalkylene oxide-modified product obtained by reacting a monovalent hydrophobic alcohol, a linear diol compound, a polyalkylene oxide compound and a diisocyanate compound, and an emulsion composition and a cosmetic material containing the same.

Abstract: A voice conversion training system, voice conversion system, voice conversion client-server system, and program that realize voice conversion to be performed with low load of training are provided. In a server 10, an intermediate conversion function generation unit 101 generates an intermediate conversion function F, and a target conversion function generation unit 102 generates a target conversion function G. In a mobile terminal 20, an intermediate voice conversion unit 211 uses the conversion function F to generate speech of an intermediate speaker from speech of a source speaker, and a target voice conversion unit 212 uses the conversion function G to convert speech of the intermediate speaker speech generated by the intermediate voice conversion unit 211 to speech of a target speaker.

Abstract: An organic semiconductor element part formed on a substrate is covered with a planarizing layer, a radiator plate is fixed with an adhesive layer on the planarizing layer, and a shield layer intercepting the adverse effects exerted on the organic semiconductor element part during the curing of the adhesive layer is formed between the adhesive layer and the planarizing layer. When the adhesive layer is a photo-curing adhesive layer, the shield layer prefers to intercept the light used for curing the photo-curing adhesive layer. When the adhesive layer is a thermosetting adhesive layer, the shield layer prefers to intercept the outgassing occurring during the curing of the thermosetting adhesive layer. By adopting this configuration, it is made possible to accomplish infallible interception of oxygen and moisture and effect radiation of heat with high efficiency.

Abstract: A voice conversion training system, voice conversion system, voice conversion client-server system, and program that realize voice conversion to be performed with low load of training are provided. In a server 10, an intermediate conversion function generation unit 101 generates an intermediate conversion function F, and a target conversion function generation unit 102 generates a target conversion function G. In a mobile terminal 20, an intermediate voice conversion unit 211 uses the conversion function F to generate speech of an intermediate speaker from speech of a source speaker, and a target voice conversion unit 212 uses the conversion function G to convert speech of the intermediate speaker speech generated by the intermediate voice conversion unit 211 to speech of a target speaker.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescence element having a thin film of organic compound containing at least a light-emitting layer interposed between an anode and a cathode is disclosed. This element is driven by utilizing the sheet resistance of the anode or the cathode in a manner such that the distribution of brightness or color in a single light-emitting plane is modulated with the elapse of time. For example, at least either of the anode and the cathode is furnished with not less than two connecting parts, voltages are applied severally to the connecting parts, and at least one of the factors, i.e. amplitude, frequency, phase, and offset of the voltage applied to each of the connecting parts is modulated. As a result, a completely novel organic electroluminescence element that is capable of causing the brightness and the color to be so modulated as to induce waving in a single light-emitting plane can be realized.

Abstract: An organic semiconductor element part formed on a substrate is covered with a planarizing layer, a radiator plate is fixed with an adhesive layer on the planarizing layer, and a shield layer intercepting the adverse effects exerted on the organic semiconductor element part during the curing of the adhesive layer is formed between the adhesive layer and the planarizing layer. When the adhesive layer is a photo-curing adhesive layer, the shield layer prefers to intercept the light used for curing the photo-curing adhesive layer. When the adhesive layer is a thermosetting adhesive layer, the shield layer prefers to intercept the outgassing occurring during the curing of the thermosetting adhesive layer. By adopting this configuration, it is made possible to accomplish infallible interception of oxygen and moisture and effect radiation of heat with high efficiency.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescence element having a thin film of organic compound containing at least a light-emitting layer interposed between an anode and a cathode is disclosed. This element is driven by utilizing the sheet resistance of the anode or the cathode in a manner such that the distribution of brightness or color in a single light-emitting plane is modulated with the elapse of time. For example, at least either of the anode and the cathode is furnished with not less than two connecting parts, voltages are applied severally to the connecting parts, and at least one of the factors, i.e. amplitude, frequency, phase, and offset of the voltage applied to each of the connecting parts is modulated. As a result, a completely novel organic electroluminescence element that is capable of causing the brightness and the color to be so modulated as to induce waving in a single light-emitting plane can be realized.

Abstract: A runnable splice includes a first and second thermal imprintable label stocks adhered to first and second liners and disposed in a manner establishing a splice gap. A third thermal printable paper is disposed over the gap on one side of the runnable splice and a splice tape is provided on an opposite side of the runnable splice.

Abstract: A polyester combined filament yarn composed of a self-extending polyester multifilament yarn A and a heat-shrinkable polyester multifilament yarn B, wherein the polyester multifilament yarn A comprises a core portion and a plurality of fin portions protruding in a radial fashion from the core portion along the lengthwise direction of the core portion, and the following conditions (a) to (c) arc simultaneously satisfied. 1/20?SB/SA????(a) 0.6?LB/DA?3.0??(b) WB/DA?¼??(c) (where SA represents the cross-sectional area of the core portion, DA represents the diameter of the core portion when the cross-section is a circle and the circumscribed circle diameter when it is not a circle, and SB, LB and WB represent the cross-sectional area, maximum length and maximum width, respectively, of the fin portions.

Abstract: Polyester fibers having a deformed section are produced from a polyester polymer which is obtained by polycondensing an aromatic dicarboxylate ester in the presence of a catalyst containing a mixture of a Ti component (A) comprising at least one a titanium alkoxide or a reaction product thereof with a specific carboxylic acid or its anhydride with a P compound component (B) represented by the following general formula (III) and/or a reaction product of a Ti compound component (C) with a P compound component (D) represented by the following general formula (IV). The obtained fibers have a favorable color tone and excellent qualities without showing fluffing.

Abstract: Polyester fibers having an individual fiber thickness of 0.1 to 10 dtex are produced from a polyester polymer produced by polycondensing an aromatic dicarboxylate ester in the presence of a catalyst including a mixture of a Ti compound component (A) including at least one member selected from titanium alkoxides and reaction products of the titanium alkoxides with a specific type of carboxylic acids or anhydrides thereof, with a specific P compound component (B), and/or a reaction product of a Ti compound component (C) with a specific P compound component (D). The resultant fibers have a good color tone (a low b value) a stable drawing and false-twisting processability and exhibit excellent appearance and performance.

Abstract: A programming apparatus supports a user to program a visual inspection program used in a visual inspection apparatus. A plurality of standard inspection flows corresponding to kinds of products to be inspected, a plurality of image processing algorithms and a plurality of inspection parameters used in the visual inspection of the product are previously memorized. The user prepares a plurality of image data of defective units and non-defective units of the product which he wishes to inspect, and programs a provisional visual inspection program configured by the standard inspection flow corresponding to the kind of the product which is selected by the user, the image processing algorithms and the inspection parameters selected by following a guidance of the standard inspection flow. The provisional visual inspection program is evaluated by using the sample image data whether it is proper or improper for inspecting the product.

Abstract: A runnable splice includes a first and second thermal imprintable label stocks adhered to first and second liners and disposed in a manner establishing a splice gap. A third thermal printable paper is disposed over the gap on one side of the runnable splice and a splice tape is provided on an opposite side of the runnable splice.