Abstract: According to one embodiment, an automatic analyzing apparatus includes an adapter, an input unit, a reagent storage, and a transfer mechanism. The adapter attachable to a reagent container. The input unit receives an adapter-attached reagent container, the adapter-attached reagent container being the reagent container to which the adapter is attached. The reagent storage stores the adapter-attached reagent container. The transfer mechanism transfers the adapter-attached reagent container from the input unit to the reagent storage using the adapter.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a cell production cartridge includes a flow channel and a container for accommodating the flow channel. The container includes an energy transmission member for receiving, from outside the container, energy for sending a liquid within the flow channel. The energy transmission member is located at a boundary between an inside and an outside of the container.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing semiconductor device includes conversion step of converting amorphous silicon into single-crystal silicon. The conversion step includes first step of forming silicide to contact the amorphous silicon by forming, by treatment with heating, first film containing first material to cover the amorphous silicon, second step of forming compound formed by Si, the first material, and second material to contact the silicide by forming, by treatment with heating, second film containing the second material to cover the silicide, and third step of changing the silicide remaining after the second step to the compound by annealing. The first material is one of Ni, Pd, Ti, Cu, Pt, Co, Mo, Mg, W, Cr, and Mn. The second material is one of Al, Au, Sb, In, Ag, and Ga.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for performing imagine processing including obtaining spatially-resolved B1 amplitude measurements obtained using at least one RF parameter; performing at least one spatially-resolved analysis on the obtained spatially-resolved B1 amplitude measurements; determining an updated value of the at least one RF parameter to be used in a series of MRI sequences based on the performed spatially-resolved analysis; and storing the updated value of the at least one RF parameter. The updated value of the at least one RF parameter can then be used to perform the series of MRI sequences.

Abstract: A method for determining an intensity-corrected magnetic resonance image includes acquiring B1 projection data of a patient using a magnetic resonance imaging system. The method also includes determining a transmit map using only the acquired B1 projection data. The method further includes acquiring an image of a patient using magnetic resonance imaging system and correcting an image intensity of the acquired image using the determined set of maps. The method also includes outputting the corrected image of the patient.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry configured to acquire medical image data; acquire, in relation to the medical image data, first region information representing a first region; acquire a first inference result by a first inference processing of applying a first inference model to first medical image data based on the medical image data, and a second inference result by a second inference processing of applying a second inference model to second medical image data based on the medical image data; and acquire, on the basis of the first region information, second region information that is a region satisfying a predetermined condition, from at least regions based on the first inference result or regions based on the second inference result.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an MRI apparatus includes processing circuitry configured to continuously generate time-point data in increments of a predetermined time length; generate a series of gradient magnetic fields based on a predetermined pulse sequence; acquire an external trigger in association with trigger-time-point data corresponding to an acquisition time point of the external trigger; estimate a value of an eddy magnetic field at a second time point by using the gradient magnetic fields and respective time differences between the first time-point data and the second time-point data, wherein the respective time differences change depending on when the external trigger is acquired; calculate a frequency or phase variation of an MR signal at the second time point; and correct a frequency or phase of an RF transmitting signal or the MR signal, by using the calculated frequency variation or the phase variation.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance (MR) simulation apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry updates and obtains, for each of voxels, an electron-spin density matrix based on a pulse sequence for acquisition of MR signals. For each of the voxels, the processing circuitry computes, during an acquisition period for the MR signals in the pulse sequence, an observation value representing a predetermined observation by using the density matrix, and computes a spatial partial differential of the observation value based on the pulse sequence. The processing circuitry computes a signal value for output based on the observation value and the spatial partial differential of the observation value. The signal value represents a sum of the MR signals in the voxels.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain medical image data related to a coronary artery of a subject. The processing circuitry is configured to derive a value of a blood flow parameter indicating hemodynamics of the coronary artery, on the basis of the medical image data. The processing circuitry is configured to display information indicating a change in the value of the blood flow parameter along the coronary artery, by using a graph of which the vertical axis expresses values of the blood flow parameter and of which the horizontal axis corresponds to the distance direction along the coronary artery and is configured to further display supplementary information indicating the structure of the coronary artery together with the graph.

Abstract: Print head health determining device, comprising: a print head interface for connecting to a print head or log server and obtaining status information with regard to the print head, a data processing device connected to the print head interface and configured to process the print head status information and determine a print head health, and an output interface connected to the data processing device and configured to output the print head health, and wherein the print head status information comprises one or more of: nozzle acoustic feedback information, information on the prior usage of expired ink, and nozzle failure detection information.

Abstract: An image segmentation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain a massive region to which labeling information is attached and a tubular region to which labeling information is attached. By using the labeling information of the massive region and the labeling information of the tubular region, the processing circuitry is configured to generate a region to be segmented and a non-boundary region, by carrying out a distance transformation. The processing circuitry is configured to generate a classifier for classifying spatial coordinates, by using the labeling information of the non-boundary region and labeling information in a specific position determined on the basis of the region to be segmented and the tubular region. The processing circuitry is configured to segment voxels in the region to be segmented by using the classifier and to thus determine a final segmentation result.

Abstract: A detector module unit according to an embodiment includes a detecting element array, signal processing circuitry, a holding plate, and a casing. In the detecting element array, a plurality of detecting elements each configured to convert radiation into an electrical signal are arranged. The signal processing circuitry is configured to process the electrical signals. The holding plate is configured to hold the detecting element array and the signal processing circuitry. The casing is thermally connected to the signal processing circuitry and has a first face and a second face opposing each other while the holding plate is interposed therebetween. The first face and the second face of the casing each have a fin.

Abstract: A medical information processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry obtains a morphological image representing a morphology of a subject and a PET image of the subject, and detects a region containing each of sites of the subject included in the PET image with reference to the morphological image. The processing circuitry determines whether additional imaging is to be performed for at least one of the sites included in the PET image, based on determination-criterion information containing a determination criterion, and outputs information according to a result of the determination. The determination criterion is a criterion based on which performing or not performing additional imaging is determined and is set for each of the sites.

Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment includes an operation panel, a first support, and a second support. The operation panel is configured to receive a user's operation. The first support includes a rotator that is configured to be rotatable so as to change the height of the operation panel. The first support is configured to support the operation panel. The second support includes a linear motion part that is configured to be linearly movable so as to change the height of the operation panel. The second support is configured to support the first support.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical information display control apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to accept a pointer operation signal corresponding to an operation by a user, acquire a plurality of medical information screen data laid out as a display screen, detect a first pointer drawn in one of the plurality of medical information screen data and specify first pointer coordinates indicating a position of the first pointer, calculate second pointer coordinates indicating a position of a second pointer drawn on the display screen based on the pointer operation signal, and output a pointer movement signal based on the pointer operation signal so as to substantially match the first pointer coordinates with the second pointer coordinates.

Abstract: A medical information processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry obtains image data rendering a blood vessel of a patient. The processing circuitry performs a fluid analysis on the obtained image data and calculates an index value related to a blood flow in the blood vessel with respect to each of a plurality of positions in the blood vessel. With respect to the index values to be calculated, the processing circuitry selects a position in which a first value is to be obtained from among the plurality of positions or selects a value serving as the first value from among the index values exhibited in positions. The processing circuitry causes a display to display the first value in a predetermined display region thereof used for displaying the first value.

Abstract: An MRI system includes a static magnetic field magnet configured to determine an MR frequency for imaging and generate a first static magnetic field be applied to an object during imaging; a pre-polarizing magnet configured to polarize nuclear spin of the object prior to imaging of the object and generate a second static magnetic field, application of which is stopped during imaging of the object; at least one first shield configured to block a leakage magnetic field of the first static magnetic field, the first shield being provided in a region opposite to an imaging region of the object with respect to the static magnetic field magnet; and at least one second shield configured to block a leakage magnetic field of the second static magnetic field, the second shield being provided in a region opposite to the imaging region with respect to the pre-polarizing magnet.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a superconducting magnet includes: at least one primary superconducting coil configured to generate a primary magnetic field; at least one secondary superconducting coil configured to generate a secondary magnetic field in a direction opposite to a direction of the primary magnetic field; and a superconducting shim coil configured to surround part or all of an outer surface of at least one of the at least one primary superconducting coil and the at least one secondary superconducting coil and corrects distribution of a static magnetic field generated by both the at least one primary superconducting coil and the at least one secondary superconducting coil.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus according to an embodiment includes a main apparatus and a coil apparatus that is separate from the main apparatus. The main apparatus includes a first timer configured to operate on a synchronization clock. The coil apparatus includes processing circuitry and a second timer. The processing circuitry regenerates the synchronization clock from a first wireless signal transmitted by the main apparatus, and detects a timing where a second wireless signal transmitted by the main apparatus is received. The second timer operates on the synchronization clock. The magnetic resonance imaging apparatus performs synchronized imaging operations by correcting at least one of the first timer provided to the main apparatus and the second timer provided to the coil apparatus according to the timing.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit, a fixing unit including a rotary member pair configured to form a first nip portion, a cooling unit configured to form a second nip portion, a drive unit, an obtaining unit configured to obtain information regarding torque of the drive unit, and a control unit. In a state where the recording material is nipped by the first nip portion and the second nip portion, if the information is equal to or less than a threshold value, the control unit is configured to set a conveyance speed of the cooling unit at a first speed larger than a conveyance speed of the fixing unit, and if the information is larger than the threshold value, the control unit is configured to set the conveyance speed of the cooling unit at a second speed smaller than the conveyance speed of the fixing unit.

Abstract: A superconducting magnet device of an embodiment includes a vacuum vessel, a superconducting coil, and an insulating load support. The insulating load support supports the superconducting coil through the thermal deformation cancellation 5 mechanism that generates a second deformation amount in a direction in which a first deformation amount applied from the superconducting coil to the insulating load support is canceled out due to thermal deformation occurring in the superconducting coil when the inside of the vacuum vessel is cooled to an extremely low temperature. The thermal deformation cancellation mechanism includes a thermal deformation member. The 10 thermal deformation member includes at least a material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion determined based on a first coefficient of thermal expansion of a material forming the superconducting coil, and generates the second deformation amount by thermally deforming in the same environment as the superconducting coil.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an MRI apparatus comprising: a static magnetic field magnet configured to generate a static magnetic field; a shim coil configured to enhance uniformity of the static magnetic field; and processing circuitry configured to acquire shimming data for correcting static magnetic field non-uniformity, control an electric current value of the shim coil by using the shimming data, acquire MR image generation data by performing an imaging scan that acquires magnetic resonance signals for generating an image of the object, determine whether to reacquire the shimming data during the imaging scan or not, based on the MR image generation data, and reacquire the shimming data during the imaging scan if reacquisition is determined, and control the electric current value of the shim coil during the imaging scan based on reacquired shimming data.

Abstract: An X-ray generating apparatus comprises a storage housing, an insulating housing arranged in the storage housing, an X-ray generating tube arranged at least partly in the insulating housing, and a plurality of electrical components arranged in the insulating housing. In the X-ray generating apparatus, the plurality of electrical components include a mold transformer, the mold transformer includes a core, an insulator covering the core, and a heat-dissipating path configured to move heat from the core to an external space of the insulator, and the heat-dissipating path includes a hole provided in the insulator to extend from the external space toward the core.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a data processing apparatus includes processing circuitry configured to: generate first artificial data; generate second artificial data; generate mixed data by mixing the first artificial data and the second artificial data; and generate mixed region information related to a region where the first artificial data and the second artificial data are mixed.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry acquires image data including image data of a blood vessel of a subject. The processing circuitry performs analysis related to the blood vessel by using the image data, and specifies a region of interest in the blood vessel based on a result of the analysis. The processing circuitry performs fluid analysis on a region other than the region of interest at a first accuracy, and performs fluid analysis on the region of interest at a second accuracy that is higher than the first accuracy.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus includes processing circuitry that obtains 1st projection data of a 1st region with 1st dynamic data and 2nd projection data of a 2nd region with 2nd dynamic data; when the 1st and 2nd dynamic data exceed a threshold and match in magnitude of motion, extracts, from the 1st and 2nd projection dataset for an angular range at a time interval or for the magnitude, a 1st projection dataset and 2nd projection dataset, respectively; when the 1st and 2nd dynamic data exceed the threshold and differ in the magnitude, extracts the 1st projection dataset from the 1st projection data for the magnitude, and extracts the 2nd projection dataset for the same magnitude from the 2nd projection data; reconstructs 1st and 2nd volume data based on the 1st and 2nd projection datasets, respectively; and generates volume data concatenating the 1st and 2nd volume data.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an imaging support apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to acquire a first image and a second image older than the first image. The processing circuitry is configured to calculate a correction value for reproducing the second image. The processing circuitry is configured to determine reproducibility of the second image based on the correction value.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical image processing apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry acquires first projection data obtained by non-contrast scanning on a first region of a subject, and second projection data obtained by contrast scanning on the first region. The processing circuitry extracts third projection data corresponding to a second region in the first region from the second projection data. The processing circuitry reconstructs a first image based on the first projection data, a second image based on the second projection data, and a third image based on a difference between the first projection data and the third projection data. The processing circuitry derives the second image from the first projection data and the third projection data, using a model trained with training data in which the first image and the third image are input data and the second image is correct answer data.

Abstract: A biological sample processing apparatus includes a holder. The holder detachably holds a liquid supplier. The liquid supplier includes a storage and an ejector. The storage stores a liquid used for processing a biological sample. The ejector pushes the liquid out from inside the storage to eject the liquid directly to an ejection destination.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an MRI apparatus includes: a cylindrical static magnetic field magnet; a cylindrical gradient coil; a vibration isolator; and processing circuitry. The cylindrical static magnetic field magnet is configured to generate a static magnetic field. The cylindrical gradient coil is installed inside the static magnetic field magnet. The cylindrical gradient coil is configured to generate a gradient magnetic field. The vibration isolator is disposed between the static magnetic field magnet and the gradient coil. The vibration isolator includes a plurality of vibration-proof materials provided in a circumferential direction of a cylindrical body of the static magnetic field magnet and in a height direction of the cylindrical body, each of the vibration-proof materials being composed of a pair of a spring and a damper. The processing circuitry is configured to control springs and dampers constituting the plurality of vibration-proof materials according to a type of pulse sequence.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical information processing apparatus includes processing circuitry, the processing circuitry configured to acquire first information relating to characteristics of an extracellular vesicle (EV) obtained from a subject to whom a drug has been administered, which has correlation with an origin tissue of the EV, acquire second information relating to presence or absence or content of the drug contained in the EV, and evaluate tissue migration of the drug by collating the first information and the second information with a database stored in advance.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical image processing apparatus includes first specifier, second specifier, determiner and display controller. First specifier collates an ischemic region calculated from a blood vessel visualized into a three-dimensional image in a plurality of phases with a dominating region of the blood vessel, and specifies a culprit vessel in the ischemic region. Second specifier specifies a culprit stenosis in the culprit vessel based on a pressure index calculated from the blood vessel. Determiner determines a connection position to connect a bypass vessel that makes a detour around the culprit stenosis. Display controller displays the determined connection position on a display.

Abstract: A medical support device according to an embodiment is configured to support a subject. The medical support device includes a movable part configured to operate in accordance with an operation inside the medical support device.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry acquires a medical image relating to a target part in which a device is implanted. The processing circuitry evaluates an implantation state of the device with respect to the target part from multiple angles, using the medical image. The processing circuitry outputs information based on the evaluation result of the implantation state.

Abstract: An image segmentation apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry configured: to calculate a variable field-of-view mathematical function capable of adaptively generating fields of view having corresponding sizes, with respect to a plurality of segmentation targets included in an image; to generate patches having corresponding sizes, with respect to the plurality of segmentation targets, by using the variable field-of-view mathematical function; and to obtain a segmentation result of the plurality of segmentation targets, by carrying out an inference on the image while using a segmentation model trained with the patches.

Abstract: A medical information processing apparatus comprising: a memory; and processing circuitry configured to: receive omics data, the omics data comprising a plurality of values, wherein each value of the plurality of values is associated with a corresponding biomolecule of a plurality of biomolecules; calculate a respective distance between each pair of biomolecules from the plurality of biomolecules; apply a manifold learning method to the distances to obtain a respective position in a two-dimensional space mapped to each biomolecule of the plurality of biomolecules; adjust the positions to achieve a more even distribution of the positions over the two-dimensional space; and store, in the memory, a two-dimensional image format of display positions for each biomolecule of the plurality of biomolecules based on the adjusted positions.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises processing circuitry configured to: acquire convolutional neural network (CNN) layers; and train a first mapping layer which connects to an input layer of the CNN layers, and a second mapping layer which connects to an output layer of the CNN layers, wherein the first mapping layer maps omics input data to N-dimensional data, and wherein the second mapping layer receives further N-dimensional data that is output by the CNN layers and maps the further N-dimensional data to omics output data; wherein the training of the first mapping layer and the second mapping layer comprises fixing parameters of the CNN layers and minimizing a loss function, wherein the loss function is dependent on the input omics data and the output omics data.

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry includes: transmitter/receiver circuitry configured to transmit an ultrasound wave to the inside of an examined subject and to receive an echo signal emitted in response to the ultrasound wave; and processing circuitry configured to extract, with respect to each spatial point, information that is related to motion velocity of a target inside the examined subject and included in a signal data sequence obtained from the echo signal, to calculate periodicity information of a movement of the examined subject on the basis of the information, and to generate a spatial distribution of the periodicity information.

Abstract: A method of determining a position offset includes receiving a first detection result from a first pixel of a plurality of pixels of a radiation detector, wherein the plurality of pixels are disposed on an incident side of the radiation detector on which an anti-scatter grid (ASG) is arranged, the plurality of pixels being aligned in at least a channel direction; receiving a second detection result from a second pixel of the plurality of pixels, wherein a septa of the ASG is arranged over a portion of the first pixel but is not arranged over any portion of the second pixel as viewed from the incident side of the radiation detector; estimating a positional offset of the septa of the ASG, based on the first detection result and the second detection result.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radiation-curable ink composition. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing a radiation-curable ink composition. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for applying an image onto a recording medium.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a positron emission tomography (PET) apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain a plurality of items of detection data each corresponding to a depth at which a gamma ray has caused an interaction in a plurality of depth-of-interaction (DOI) detectors. The processing circuitry is configured to calibrate the plurality of DOI detectors based on each of the obtained plurality of items of detection data and an ideal distribution of the plurality of items of detection data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cooling down a printer comprising an endless cleaning member and an endless image transfer member. The invention further relates to a printer comprising an endless cleaning member and an endless image transfer member The invention further relates to a software product.

Abstract: A method for producing an electrochemiluminescence nanoprobe according to an embodiment includes: a Pdots nanoparticle synthesis step of synthesizing a Pdots nanoparticle by polymerizing a conjugated polymer and a copolymer molecule; and a Pdots nanoparticle modification step of modifying a resulting Pdots nanoparticle using an oligonucleotide chain modified with a quencher molecule.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical data processing apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry acquires medical data. The processing circuitry generates output data by using a composite function consisting of one or more functions on the medical data, the one or more functions performing arithmetic processing of a fixed coefficient associated with information of interest in the medical data.

Abstract: A method and system for modifying a series of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan sequences for use in a single MRI examination. In one embodiment, a method and system intersperse a set of B1 amplitude measurement sequences within a received series of MRI scan sequences such that an RF parameter value of at least one scan sequence of the received series of MRI scan sequences is altered based on the results of at least one of the interspersed set of B1 amplitude measurement sequences.

Abstract: A medical data processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to receive medical data as an input. The processing circuitry is configured to perform a medical determination process on the basis of the input data. The processing circuitry is configured to output information about a determination step together with a determination result of the medical determination process.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an MRI apparatus comprising an amplifying apparatus configured to supply an amplified RF signal to a load, wherein the amplifying apparatus comprises a plurality of parallel element circuits, each of which includes two amplification circuits installed in parallel and an impedance conversion circuit provided between the load and an output terminal of at least one of the two amplification circuits. The impedance conversion circuit is configured in such a manner that; a polarity of reactance as viewed from an output terminal of one of the two amplification circuits toward the load is opposite to a polarity of reactance as viewed from an output terminal of another of the two amplification circuits toward the load; and impedance as viewed from the output terminal of at least one of the two amplification circuits toward the load via the impedance conversion circuit differs between the plurality of parallel element circuits.

Abstract: A method for producing an electrochemiluminescence nanoprobe according to an embodiment includes: a hot exciton nanoparticle synthesis step of polymerizing a hot exciton organic luminescent molecule and a copolymer molecule to synthesize hot exciton nanoparticles; and a hot exciton nanoparticle modification step of modifying the obtained hot exciton nanoparticles with an oligonucleotide chain modified with a quencher molecule to obtain modified hot exciton nanoparticles.

Abstract: A processing circuitry inputs, in regard to an isochromat, a value before update of magnetization, and a value before update of a partial differential for the magnetization in each of a spatial direction and/or an angular frequency direction. The processing circuitry executes an arithmetic operation of an update formula representing a time-dependent behavior of magnetic resonance, by using a part of the values before update of the magnetization, and the values before update of the partial differential, and compute, in regard to the isochromat, a value after update of the magnetization, and a value after update of the partial differential for the magnetization in a computation target direction of the spatial direction and/or the angular frequency direction.

Abstract: A device and method in which image scanning circuitry acquires imaging information of an object, and thermal detection circuitry is disposed in close proximity to the image scanning circuitry. The thermal detection circuitry estimates a temperature of the image scanning circuitry by calculating a thermal transfer of heat passing from the image scanning circuitry to the thermal detection circuitry.