Abstract: An ion sensor includes an ion detection element, a reference electrode that provides a reference point of a potential, and a solution in which an ion concentration can be changed in a sensing area of the ion detection element. The sensing area of the ion detection element is disposed in the solution. A method for detecting a target substance employs an ion sensor. The target substance bound to a label having a function of changing the amount of ions detectable by the ion sensor is introduced into the solution, and a change in the amount of ions is detected using the ion sensor.

Abstract: Provided is a polyester film for foldable displays that is unlikely to have cracks in the folding portion with the aim of providing a foldable display that is excellent in mass production applicability, and that does not have image distortion that may appear in the folding portion after the display is repeatedly folded. The polyester film has a thickness of 10 to 80 ?m, a refractive index in the bending direction of 1.590 to 1.620, a refractive index in the direction of a folding portion of 1.670 to 1.700, a refractive index in the thickness direction of 1.520 or less, and a density of 1.380 g/cm3 or more, wherein the bending direction refers to a direction orthogonal to the folding portion of the polyester film to be folded.

Abstract: Methods for preparing a variety of bryostatin compounds are provided. The subject methods provide for preparation of bryostatin 1 in multi-gram quantities in a low and unprecedented number of convergent synthetic steps from commercially available materials. The subject methods are scalable with low estimated material costs and can provide enough material to meet clinical needs. Also provided are a variety of bryostatin analog compounds, and prodrug forms thereof, which are synthetically accessible via the subject methods and pharmaceutical compositions including the same.

Abstract: A driving assistance device includes a memory and a processor. The processor acquires travel information including acceleration of a moving body. The processor presents, to the moving body, information regarding cargo collapse on the moving body that is specified on the basis of a distribution of the acceleration of the moving body in multiple axes on the basis of the travel information.

Abstract: Provided is a laminated film for a foldable display, the laminated film being free of occurrence of a fold mark or a crack at a folding portion thereof, in order to provide, for example, a foldable display excellent in mass productivity, and free of a risk of causing distortion in an image displayed at a folding portion thereof after being repeatedly folded. The laminated film for a foldable display includes: a polyester film having a thickness of from 10 ?m to 100 ?m; and an adhesive layer formed on at least one surface of the polyester film, wherein the polyester film satisfies the following conditions: (1) a refractive index in a bending direction is from 1.590 to 1.620; (2) a refractive index in a folding portion direction is from 1.670 to 1.700; (3) a refractive index in a thickness direction is 1.520 or less; and (4) a density is 1.380 g/cm3 or more, wherein the bending direction refers to a direction orthogonal to a folding portion of the polyester film at a time when the polyester film is folded.

Abstract: Provided is a foldable display that is excellent in mass production applicability and unlikely to have image distortion at the folding portion of the display after repeated folding, as well as a mobile device equipped therewith. The foldable display contains a surface protection film and a polarizer. The surface protection film is composed of a polyester film, and the angle made by the slow axis of the polyester film with the absorption axis of the polarizer is 10 to 80°. The polyester film has a refractive index in the bending direction of 1.590 to 1.620, a refractive index in the direction of a folding portion of 1.670 to 1.700, a refractive index in the thickness direction of 1.520 or less, and a density of 1.380 g/cm3 or more, wherein the bending direction refers to a direction orthogonal to the folding portion of the polyester film to be folded.

Abstract: Provided is a polyester film for a touchscreen module substrate of a foldable display which is free of occurrence of a crack at a folding portion thereof, in order to provide a foldable display excellent in mass productivity, and free of a risk of causing distortion in an image displayed at a folding portion thereof after being repeatedly folded. The polyester film for a touchscreen module substrate of a foldable display satisfies the following conditions: (1) a refractive index in a bending direction is from 1.590 to 1.620; (2) a refractive index in a folding portion direction is from 1.670 to 1.700; (3) a refractive index in a thickness direction is 1.520 or less; and (4) a density is 1.380 g/cm or more, wherein the bending direction refers to a direction orthogonal to a folding portion of the polyester film at a time when the polyester film is folded.

Abstract: Provided is a polyester film that is excellent in stiffness and transparency, and that is suitable for producing molded articles, labels, optical films, and the like. A biaxially stretched polyester film comprises a polyester resin (I) comprising terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol as main constituent components, the polyester resin (I) having a recrystallization temperature obtained by DSC of 160° C. or more and 193° C. or less, the polyester resin (I) being contained in an amount of 60 mass % or more based on 100 mass % of the entire film, the film having a tensile modulus of elasticity of 3200 MPa or more both in a longitudinal direction and a width direction, and the total tensile modulus of elasticity in the longitudinal direction and the width direction being 7000 MPa or more.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for treating vascular defects are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a device for treating an aneurysm includes a plurality of braided filaments configured to be implanted in an aneurysm cavity.

Abstract: Provided are a polyester film, a laminated film, and the like for protecting an organic EL module of a foldable display each of which is free of occurrence of a crack at a folding portion thereof, in order to provide a foldable display excellent in mass productivity, and free of a risk of causing distortion in an image displayed at a folding portion thereof after being repeatedly folded. The polyester film for protecting an organic EL module of a foldable display satisfies the following conditions: (1) a refractive index in a bending direction is from 1.590 to 1.620; (2) a refractive index in a folding portion direction is from 1.670 to 1.700; (3) a refractive index in a thickness direction is 1.520 or less; and (4) a density is 1.380 g/cm3 or more, wherein the bending direction refers to a direction orthogonal to a folding portion of the polyester film at a time when the polyester film is folded.

Abstract: A device for treating an intracranial aneurysm in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology includes an elongate conduit body defining an axial lumen through which the conduit body is configured to convey liquid embolic material toward the aneurysm. The conduit body includes a first flexibility zone defining a first average bending stiffness and a first outer diameter. The conduit body further includes a second flexibility zone distal to the first flexibility zone and defining a second average bending stiffness and a second outer diameter. The second average bending stiffness and the second outer diameter are less than the first average bending stiffness and the first outer diameter, respectively. The conduit body also includes a transition zone between the first and second flexibility zones. The transition zone defines a third outer diameter that transitions proximally-to-distally from the first outer diameter to the second outer diameter.

Abstract: An image processing device according to the present disclosure includes: an input section that receives an input image signal including an input synchronization signal and input image data; a first processor that performs first processing on the basis of the input image data at a timing corresponding to the input synchronization signal; a synchronization signal generator that generates an output synchronization signal; a second processor that performs second processing on the basis of a processing result of the first processing at a timing corresponding to the input synchronization signal or a timing corresponding to the output synchronization signal; a controller that controls at which timing of the timing corresponding to the input synchronization signal and the timing corresponding to the output synchronization signal the second processor is to perform the second processing; a third processor that performs third processing on the basis of a processing result of the second processing at a timing correspondi

Abstract: The invention provides a biaxially oriented polyester film with a good balance among moldability during hot molding, film strength and elasticity, while suppressing deposition of an oligomer (whitening) due to heating in a coating step of an adhesive resin or the like during the molding process, and which can be used to provide a molded body, a label or the like. The biaxially oriented polyester film has a content of an ester constituent unit derived from an isophthalic acid component relative to 100% by mole of all ester constituent units in the constituent polyester resin of 0.5-5.0% by mole; a haze change when heated at 150° C. for 30 minutes of 5.0% or less; a limiting viscosity of the constituent polyester resin of 0.59-0.65 dl/g; an average storage elastic modulus at 150° C. of 5.0-7.6×108 (Pa); and an acid value of 40-60 eq/ton.

Abstract: The invention provides a polyphenylene sulfide film formed of a polyphenylene sulfide resin composition and comprising at least one layer, wherein the (a) polyphenylene sulfide film has a thickness of 0.2-30 ?m, (b) the polyphenylene sulfide film has a tensile elongation at break of 30%-150% in each of an MD direction and a TD direction, (c) a relationship between the tensile elongation at break in the MD direction (SMD) and the tensile elongation at break in the TD direction (STD) satisfies the formula 0.75?SMD/STD?1.25, and (d) the polyphenylene sulfide film has a heat shrinkage rate at 180° C. for 30 minutes of 4% or less in both the MD direction and the TD direction.

Abstract: A claw gaming machine may comprise a cabinet, a claw assembly, prize objects, and a shooter unit. The machine may be configured to: determine an outcome of a claw game; allow an input device to control the claw assembly; end the claw game when the claw assembly does not pick up a prize object and the determined outcome is a losing outcome; cause the claw assembly to move and release the picked-up object away from the shooter unit when the claw assembly does pick-up a prize object and the determined outcome is a losing outcome, cause the claw assembly to drop the picked-up object on the shooter unit when the claw assembly picks-up the object and the determined outcome is a winning outcome; and cause a winning game presentation display when the claw assembly does not pick up a prize object and the determined outcome is a winning outcome.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a cavity-containing polyester film which exhibits excellent concealability, degree of whiteness and printability, and which is still free from the occurrence of a wrinkle, distortion and the like in cases where, for example, the cavity-containing polyester film is used for a roll label, and a label is delivered therefrom or wound around a product. [Solution] A cavity-containing polyester film which comprises a layer A that internally contains a cavity, and layers B that are arranged on both surfaces of the layer A, wherein: the layer A is formed of a composition A that contains a polyester resin A and a polypropylene resin; the layers B are formed of a composition B that contains inorganic particles and a polyester resin B; and the amount of self-weight deflection of the film is from 60 mm to 100 mm at least in one direction.

Abstract: Methods for preparing a variety of bryostatin compounds are provided. The subject methods provide for preparation of bryostatin 1 in multi-gram quantities in a low and unprecedented number of convergent synthetic steps from commercially available materials. The subject methods are scalable with low estimated material costs and can provide enough material to meet clinical needs. Also provided are a variety of bryostatin analog compounds, and prodrug forms thereof, which are synthetically accessible via the subject methods and pharmaceutical compositions including the same.

Abstract: A claw gaming machine may comprise a cabinet, a claw assembly, prize objects, and a shooter unit. The machine may be configured to: determine an outcome of a claw game; allow an input device to control the claw assembly; end the claw game when the claw assembly does not pick up a prize object and the determined outcome is a losing outcome; cause the claw assembly to move and release the picked-up object away from the shooter unit when the claw assembly does pick-up a prize object and the determined outcome is a losing outcome, cause the claw assembly to drop the picked-up object on the shooter unit when the claw assembly picks-up the object and the determined outcome is a winning outcome; and cause a winning game presentation display when the claw assembly does not pick up a prize object and the determined outcome is a winning outcome.

Abstract: A database system includes a plurality of DBMSs included in a plurality of nodes. Each DBMS is a first or a second DBMS. The first DBMS transfers a search query and does not execute data retrieval, and the second DBMS executes data retrieval. The plurality of nodes configure one or more node groups. Each node group includes a first node and one or more second nodes. In each node group, the first node is a logical computer that provides a first storage area and executes a first DBMS and the second node is a logical computer that provides a second storage area and executes a second DBMS, each node in the node group stores the same database therein, and data retrieval from the database in the node group is executed by one or more second DBMSs in the node group.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for treating vascular defects are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method of treating an aneurysm includes positioning a distal portion of an elongated member near or within an aneurysm. The method can include introducing an embolic composition into a lumen of the elongated member using an injector device coupled to a proximal portion of the elongated member. The injector device can pressurize the embolic composition to a pressure of at least 10,000 psi. The method can also include delivering the embolic composition into the aneurysm via the elongated member.