Abstract: An imaging device includes: an image sensor including a plurality of light-receiving elements, configured to generate a sensor image by photoelectrically converting received light through the light-receiving elements; and a modulating unit configured to modulate the intensity of the light received by the image sensor, through a real pattern provided at a predetermined distance from a light-receiving surface of the image sensor, and the imaging device is characterized in that the width of an aperture of the real pattern provided for the modulating unit is determined, based on the predetermined distance and a two-dimensional size of the image sensor.

Abstract: An imaging device includes: an image sensor including a plurality of light-receiving elements, configured to generate a sensor image by photoelectrically converting received light through the light-receiving elements; and a modulating unit configured to modulate the intensity of the light received by the image sensor, through a real pattern provided at a predetermined distance from a light-receiving surface of the image sensor, and the imaging device is characterized in that the width of an aperture of the real pattern provided for the modulating unit is determined, based on the predetermined distance and a two-dimensional size of the image sensor.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preventing postoperative adhesion of an organ in a wound site using the application of an antiadhesive material thereto. The antiadhesive material contains a poly-?-glutamic acid having a weight-average molecular weight of 600,000 to 13,000,000, or a kinematic viscosity at 37° C. of 2 cSt to 15 cSt when dissolved in distilled water at a concentration of 0.05% by mass and/or a salt thereof, as an effective ingredient. The antiadhesive material may be in a form such as powder, and therefore, for example, is easy to handle even in relatively localized surgery such as endoscopic surgery and can more reliably prevent adhesion.

Abstract: A light-modulating cell includes: a pair of polarizing plates (a first polarizing plate and a second polarizing plate); a pair of electrodes (a first transparent electrode and a second transparent electrode) arranged between the pair of polarizing plates (the first polarizing plate and the second polarizing plate); and a pair of alignment films (a first alignment film and a second alignment film) arranged between the pair of electrodes (the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode). A plurality of spacers, which support at least any one of the pair of alignment films and are in two-dimensional contact with at least any one of the pair of alignment films, is provided. At least some of the plurality of spacers have an inconstant distance to another spacer positioned at a closest distance.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program capable of checking a plurality of types of analysis results regarding one skin condition item intuitively and easily. The information processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present technology includes an acquisition unit configured to obtain information representing a plurality of types of analysis results on skin conditions obtained by analyzing an image of a skin at a same position, and a presentation unit configured to simultaneously display, on a same image, a plurality of types of visualized information obtained from visual representation of the plurality of types of analysis results. The present technology is applicable to a mobile terminal used together with a skin measurement instrument that photographs a skin image.

Abstract: The present invention relates to monoclonal antibodies against FZD10. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for diagnosing FZD10-related diseases using such an antibody, methods for detecting a FZD10 protein, methods for determining drug efficacy after treatment with FZD10 inhibitors, and methods of screening for subjects in whom treatment with FZD10 inhibitors is highly effective, and provides diagnostic reagents containing such an antibody.

Abstract: To obtain an imaging device capable of achieving high functionality of the imaging device by facilitating detection of an incident angle of light transmitted through a grating substrate.

Abstract: A deposition mask includes: a first mask having an opening formed therein; and a second mask superposed on the first mask and having a plurality of through-holes formed therein, the through-hole having a planar dimension smaller than a planar dimension of the opening; wherein: the deposition mask has a plurality of joints that join the second mask and the first mask to each other; the plurality of joints are arranged along an outer edge of the second mask; and a notch is formed at a position in the outer edge of the second mask, the position corresponding to a space between the adjacent two joints.

Abstract: A light-modulating cell includes: a pair of polarizing plates (a first polarizing plate and a second polarizing plate); a pair of electrodes (a first transparent electrode and a second transparent electrode) arranged between the pair of polarizing plates (the first polarizing plate and the second polarizing plate); and a pair of alignment films (a first alignment film and a second alignment film) arranged between the pair of electrodes (the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode). A plurality of spacers, which support at least any one of the pair of alignment films and are in two-dimensional contact with at least any one of the pair of alignment films, is provided. At least some of the plurality of spacers have an inconstant distance to another spacer positioned at a closest distance.

Abstract: An occupant protection apparatus includes a seat arrangement determination unit that determines the arrangement of seats and a collision determination unit that determines information about collision occurring to a vehicle. A deployment control unit deploys an airbag when the direction of the seat and the direction of the seat determined by the scat arrangement determination unit (94) are opposed to each other, and the direction of the collision determined by the collision determination unit is on the front side of the seat, or on the front side of the seat.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing device and an information processing method capable of facilitating fixed-point observation on skin condition. The information processing device acquires an image that shows a predetermined feature point of a user who is a measurer of skin condition, and a measurement portion of skin condition, and analyzes the image, and then recognizes a position of the feature point. Furthermore, information indicating the measurement portion is displayed at a predetermined position on the image while setting, as a reference, the recognized position of the feature point. The present technology is applicable to information processing devices such as a tablet terminal, a smartphone, and a personal computer.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated peptides or the fragments derived from SEQ ID NO: 45, which bind to an HLA antigen and induce cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL). The peptides may include the above mentioned amino acid sequence with substitution deletion, or addition of one, two, or several amino acids sequences. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions including these peptides. The peptides of this invention can be used for diagnosing or treating cancer.

Abstract: Provided is a knock type writing instrument provided with a simple mechanism allowing a stable fretting operation or the like. A knock type writing instrument 1 is provided with: a shaft cylinder 2; a refill 5 arranged inside the shaft cylinder 2; a spring 6 biasing the refill 5 backward; an operation part 20 pressed forward against a biasing force of the spring 6 in a knocking operation; and a main rotor 30, and is switchable between a writing state and a non-writing state with the knocking operation. The knock type writing instrument 1 is further provided with: a knock locking member 50 movable forward and backward inside the shaft cylinder 2 due to gravity; and a locking part 60 provided on a side of the shaft cylinder 2 and capable of being locked with the knock locking member 50. When a front end of the shaft cylinder 2 is directed upward, the knock locking member 50 moves backward to be locked with the locking part 60 to prevent forward movement of the operation part 20.

Abstract: An information display device includes a display unit that displays a point guidance image in which information relevant to event points included in a route to a destination is arranged in an order from a current position to the destination, and a display control unit that reduces information relevant to the event points when automatic driving for automatically controlling at least one of acceleration and deceleration, and steering of the vehicle is executed, as compared with a case in which the automatic driving is not executed.

Abstract: An imaging device includes: a modulator with a first pattern, which is configured to modulate light intensity; an image sensor configured to convert light passing through the modulator to image data, and output the image data; and an image processing unit configured to restore an image on the basis of cross-correlation operation with the image data and pattern data that represents a second pattern.

Abstract: An occupant protection device is provided with: a table disposed at a position facing a seatback; and an airbag disposed in the table. The airbag deploys between the table and the upper body of an occupant sitting on the front surface of the seatback. Due to this configuration, in a vehicle provided with the table, the upper body of the occupant can be favorably protected.

Abstract: In the present invention, a seatbelt device is provided with: a seat state determination unit that determines the state of a sea a movable support section that supports a seatbelt within a range of possible movement on a seat back; a movement mechanism that, with a motor moves the movable support section within the range of possible movement; and a motor control unit that controls the motor in accordance with the usage state of the seat determined by the seat state determination unit. Due to this configuration, the position of the seatbelt is made optimal for an occupant, and the comfort of the occupant is thus improved.

Abstract: A light control member exhibits strong adhesion between an alignment layer and a bead spacer and includes: a first and second laminate with a substrate and an alignment layer, and which is arranged so that the alignment layer thereof faces the alignment layer of the first laminate; a liquid crystal layer between the first laminate and the second laminate, and the alignment is controlled by driving electrodes on at least one of the first laminate and the second laminate; and a plurality of bead spacers which are arranged within the liquid crystal layer. This light control member is also characterized in that: at least one of the alignment layer of the first laminate and the alignment layer of the second laminate has a plurality of projections that protrude toward the liquid crystal layer; and at least some of the bead spacers are held by the projections.

Abstract: The present invention directs to a compound represented by formula (I).

Abstract: A vapor deposition mask device includes a vapor deposition mask having an effective region in which a plurality of first through holes is disposed, and a frame attached to the vapor deposition mask. The vapor deposition mask device includes a plurality of joint portions that joins the vapor deposition mask and the frame to each other. The plurality of joint portions is arranged along the outer edge of the vapor deposition mask. A notch is formed at a position corresponding to between two adjacent joint portions in the outer edge of the vapor deposition mask.