Abstract: An information processing device presents first information indicating that voice input for the voice operation is possible and second information representing a domain of utterance in which voice operation is possible in response to an occurrence of a predetermined state transition, and performs voice recognition for voice input by a user.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing device and an information processing method that enable output of information using a more optimal output modal. Provided is an information processing device including a processing unit configured to perform processes of: acquiring apparatus information regarding an output modal for each electronic apparatus; selecting an electronic apparatus having an output modal that outputs information from among a plurality of electronic apparatuses on the basis of the acquired apparatus information; and outputting the information from an output modal of the selected electronic apparatus. The present technology can be applied to, for example, electronic apparatuses such as information apparatuses, video apparatuses, audio apparatuses, or household electrical appliances.

Abstract: A method of treating sleep apnea is provided. The method including the step of administering 12.5 mg to 25.0 mg of ephedrine before going to bed to a patient in need of treating the sleep apnea. Preferably, 5.0 mg to 100.0 mg of the ephedrine is administered about one hour before going to bed, ephedra containing 5.0 mg to 100.0 mg of the ephedrine is administered, the ephedrine is administered 15 to 45 minutes before going to bed, and/or the ephedrine or ephedra containing the ephedrine is in a form of immediate release, extended release, or sustained release.

Abstract: The molding thermoplastic polymer, which can solve a problem with fine particles in a suspension polymerization process, a problem for a reduction in energy consumption at the time of drying in an emulsion polymerization process, and a problem in compounding procedures for processors. The invention relates to molding thermoplastic polymer particles comprising 100 parts by weight of suspension polymer particles having a glass transition temperature of 60° C. or more and an average particle diameter of 50 to 500 ?m produced by suspension polymerization, the said suspension polymer particles being coated with 5 (inclusive) to 22 (exclusive) parts by weight of an emulsion polymer produced by emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: In a printer, an MPU makes a flash ROM store a temperature read by a temperature sensor at the time of setting of a correction value and a misalignment correction number indicating a misalignment correction value. At the time of reciprocating print motion of a printer, the printer makes the temperature sensor measure an actual ambient temperature before backward printing and obtains a difference between the present temperature and the temperature at the time of setting of the correction value. A print start delay time which indicates timing between a point of time of driving a carriage motor and a point of time of starting the backward printing is corrected in accordance with the temperature difference. The printer starts the backward printing at the timing delayed for the corrected print start delay time.

Abstract: Dietary supplements and methods for management and control of body weight comprising at least one liver protecting agent and at least one mushroom in the form of powder, extract, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: In a printer, an MPU makes a flash ROM store a temperature read by a temperature sensor at the time of setting of a correction value and a misalignment correction number indicating a misalignment correction value. At the time of reciprocating print motion of a printer, the printer makes the temperature sensor measure an actual ambient temperature before backward printing and obtains a difference between the present temperature and the temperature at the time of setting of the correction value. A print start delay time which indicates timing between a point of time of driving a carriage motor and a point of time of starting the backward printing is corrected in accordance with the temperature difference. The printer starts the backward printing at the timing delayed for the corrected print start delay time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a viscosity modifier for a thermoplastic polyester resin comprising 100 parts by weight of polymer particles prepared by suspension polymerization having a glass transition temperature of at least 60° C. and volume average particle size of 50 to 500 ?m, which are coated with 0.5 to 30 parts by weight of an emulsion polymer prepared by emulsion polymerization, wherein the polymer particles prepared by suspension polymerization have reactivity with thermoplastic polyester resin, a thermoplastic polyester resin composition and a molded article.

Abstract: In a printer, an MPU makes a flash ROM store a temperature read by a temperature sensor at the time of setting of a correction value and a misalignment correction number indicating a misalignment correction value. At the time of reciprocating print motion of a printer, the printer makes the temperature sensor measure an actual ambient temperature before backward printing and obtains a difference between the present temperature and the temperature at the time of setting of the correction value. A print start delay time which indicates timing between a point of time of driving a carriage motor and a point of time of starting the backward printing is corrected in accordance with the temperature difference. The printer starts the backward printing at the timing delayed for the corrected print start delay time.

Abstract: The molding thermoplastic polymer, which can solve a problem with fine particles in a suspension polymerization process, a problem for a reduction in energy consumption at the time of drying in an emulsion polymerization process, and a problem in compounding procedures for processors. The invention relates to molding thermoplastic polymer particles comprising 100 parts by weight of suspension polymer particles having a glass transition temperature of 60° C. or more and an average particle diameter of 50 to 500 ?m produced by suspension polymerization, the said suspension polymer particles being coated with 5 (inclusive) to 22 (exclusive) parts by weight of an emulsion polymer produced by emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention suggests thermoplastic polymer particles for molding, which can solve all at once the problem of fine powder caused by suspension polymerization process, the problem of reducing energy consumption when drying caused by emulsion polymerization process and the problem of the compounding process for processors, and a process for preparing the same. 100 parts by weight of polymer particles having an average particle size of 50 to 500 ?m prepared by suspension polymerization are coated with 22 to 100 parts by weight of an emulsion polymer prepared by emulsion polymerization. A polymer suspension comprising the polymer having an average particle size of 50 to 500 ?m prepared by suspension polymerization and a polymer latex prepared by emulsion polymerization are mixed in a proportion of 22 to 100 parts by weight of the emulsion polymer based on 100 parts by weight of the suspension polymer.

Abstract: Dietary supplements and methods for management and control of body weight comprising at least one liver protecting agent and at least one mushroom in the form of powder, extract, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A method of improving wear-resistance and anti-seizing properties of slide surface of machineries, such as outer slide surfaces of piston pins of vehicle engines, wherein slide surfaces of iron or steel base materials of machineries are first processed carburizing, then the carburized surfaces are plated with chromium, and next the chromium-plated surfaces undergo impulses fine peening to produce lubricant-retaining cavities on the slide surfaces, which include fine cavities in the form of depressions in the chromium-plating layer and relatively large cavities produced by exfoliation of the chromium-plating layer.

Abstract: In a printer, an MPU makes a flash ROM store a temperature read by a temperature sensor at the time of setting of a correction value and a misalignment correction number indicating a misalignment correction value. At the time of reciprocating print motion of a printer, the printer makes the temperature sensor measure an actual ambient temperature before backward printing and obtains a difference between the present temperature and the temperature at the time of setting of the correction value. A print start delay time which indicates timing between a point of time of driving a carriage motor and a point of time of starting the backward printing is corrected in accordance with the temperature difference. The printer starts the backward printing at the timing delayed for the corrected print start delay time.

Abstract: The present invention suggests thermoplastic polymer particles for molding, which can solve all at once the problem of fine powder caused by suspension polymerization process, the problem of reducing energy consumption when drying caused by emulsion polymerization process and the problem of the compounding process for processors, and a process for preparing the same. 100 parts by weight of polymer particles having an average particle size of 50 to 500 &mgr;m prepared by suspension polymerization are coated with 22 to 100 parts by weight of an emulsion polymer prepared by emulsion polymerization. A polymer suspension comprising the polymer having an average particle size of 50 to 500 &mgr;m prepared by suspension polymerization and a polymer latex prepared by emulsion polymerization are mixed in a proportion of 22 to 100 parts by weight of the emulsion polymer based on 100 parts by weight of the suspension polymer.

Abstract: A paper discharge apparatus includes: a paper guide (6) for guiding paper (5) provided from a paper conveyance mechanism (1); a paper guide (7) disposed on a downstream side of the paper guide (6) for deflecting the paper (5) downward; a pair of rollers (9) and (10) between which the paper (5) can be conveyed forward or backward while the paper (5) is held by the rollers (9, 10); a pair of upper and lower paper guides (21, 22) disposed on the downstream side of the pair of rollers (9,10); and a paper guide (8) by which the paper conveyed backward by the pair of rollers (9, 10) is guided downward.

Abstract: For the purpose of improving wear-resistance and anti-seizing property of slide surfaces of machineries, such as outer slide surfaces of piston pins of vehicle engines, slide surfaces of iron or steel base materials of machineries are first processed by carburizing, then the carburized surfaces are plated with chromium, and next the chromium-plated surfaces undergo impulses by shot peening to produce lubricant-retaining cavities on the slide surfaces, which include fine cavities in the form of depressions in the chromium-plating layer and relatively large cavities produced by exfoliation of the chromium-plating layer.

Abstract: A powdery resin composition having excellent ordinary temperature and low temperature powder characteristics, in particular, excellent blocking resistance, and comprising 100 parts by weight of a graft copolymer which contains a rubber as a trunk polymer and which is obtained by emulsion polymerization using a higher fatty acid salt, 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a crosslinked polymer of 30 to 60% by weight of methyl methacrylate, 65 to 35% by weight of an aromatic vinyl monomer, 0.1 to 25% by weight of a crosslinking monomer and 0 to 30% by weight of other copolymerizable monomer, and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a lubricant. According to the present invention, powder characteristics in low temperature storage of conventional graft copolymers containing a large amount of a rubber, which have been used as impact modifier for vinyl chloride resins, can be remarkably improved.

Abstract: A paper discharge apparatus includes: a paper guide 6 for guiding paper 5 provided from a paper conveyance mechanism 1; a paper guide 7 disposed on a downstream side of the paper guide 6 for deflecting the paper 5 downward; a pair of rollers 9 and 10 between which the paper 5 can be conveyed forward or backward while the paper 5 is held by the rollers 9 and 10; a pair of upper and lower paper guides 21 and 22 disposed on the downstream side of the pair of rollers 9 and 10; and a paper guide 8 by which the paper conveyed backward by the pair of rollers 9 and 10 is guided downward.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dentifrice composition for imparting good gloss to teeth, comprising wax or shellac. The composition may further contain a fluorinated oil and/or a disinfectant. Examples of the wax include carnauba wax, sugar-cane wax, rice bran wax, hydrogenated rice bran wax, and the like.