Abstract: An automatic measuring system includes a measuring sensor tool that detects a surface of an object to be measured to measure a dimension or a shape of the object to be measured, a moving mechanism that relatively moves the measuring sensor tool with respect to the object to be measured, and an observation camera that images the object to be measured. A position and an orientation (posture) of a point to be measured are acquired from image data obtained by imaging the object to be measured by the observation camera, the measuring sensor tool is caused by the moving mechanism to approach the point to be measured, taking into account a position and posture offset between the observation camera and the measuring sensor tool, and a measurement value of the point to be measured is acquired by the measuring sensor tool.

Abstract: There is provided an automatic measuring system that can automate measurement and a control method for automatic measurement. An automatic measuring system includes a measuring sensor tool that detects a surface of an object to be measured with a probe to measure a dimension or a shape of the object to be measured, and a multi-axis moving mechanism that relatively moves the measuring sensor tool with respect to the object to be measured. The measuring sensor tool includes a cover part to protect the probe. In an approaching step in which the moving mechanism causes the measuring sensor tool to approach a point to be measured of the object to be measured, the cover part accommodates the probe inside the cover part. After the approaching step is completed, the probe is exposed from the cover part to detect the surface of the object to be measured.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a master mold for imprinting, with which structures formed in a desired forward taper can be formed on a base material. This method comprises a coating step in which a resist having a predetermined film thickness is coated on a base material, an exposure step in which the resist coated on the base material is exposed through a mas, and a development step in which the exposed resist is developed, the exposure step involving setting the exposure amount to be equal to or less than twice the minimum exposure amount (Df) at which the resist coated on the base material undergoes solarization across the entire thickness of the resist, and exposing predetermined portions of the resist, so that the side surface shape of the structure constituted of the resist formed by development in the development step is a forward taper.

Abstract: Provided is reproducible means that enables the production of an active nucleus pulposus cell phenotype from desired cells such as terminally differentiated cells or pluripotent or multipotent stem cells. Provided is a differentiation inducer containing an effective amount of a gene of at least two transcription factors selected from the group consisting of Brachyury (T), SRY-box6 (SOX6), and Forkhead Box Q1 (FOXQ1), or homologs thereof (nucleus pulposus cell master regulator transcription factor), or a product thereof.

Abstract: Provided is reproducible means that enables production of nucleus pulposus progenitor cells (preferably, an active nucleus pulposus progenitor cell phenotype) from desired cells such as terminally differentiated cells and stem cells having pluripotency or multipotency. A nucleus pulposus progenitor cell inducer according to the present invention comprising an effective amount of a gene of Brachyury (T) or a homolog thereof, at least one selected from the group consisting of SRY-box6 (SOX6) or a homolog thereof and Forkhead Box Q1 (FOXQ1) or a homolog thereof, and MYC Proto-Oncogene, BHLH Transcription Factor (cMyc) or a homolog thereof (nucleus pulposus progenitor cell master regulator transcription factor), or a product thereof.

Abstract: Provided is an unprecedented and innovative wiring formation method with which it is possible to form transfer wiring using a transfer mold on a substrate having recesses and protrusions on the surface, without carrying out a smoothing process. The wiring formation method includes filling recesses (4a) arranged in a prescribed pattern in a transfer mold (4) having the recesses (4a) with an electroconductive member (2), laying the transfer mold (4) filled with the electroconductive member (2) over the surface of a substrate (1) having recesses and protrusions, transferring the electroconductive member (2) to the surface of the substrate (1), and forming a wiring part (3) on the surface of the substrate (1) using the electroconductive member (2), wherein a soft mold having a durometer A hardness of 40-70 is used as the transfer mold (4).

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte solution composition may allow a high discharge capacity and sufficiently satisfactory cycle characteristics and storage characteristics in lithium ion secondary batteries. A non-aqueous electrolyte solution may include a 4a,9a-dihydroanthraquinone compound of formula (1) or a 4a,9a-dihydromethanoanthraquinone compound of formula (2) an electrolyte salt; and an organic solvent. In formulas (1) and (2), R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 may be identical to or different from one another and be a hydrogen atom, a C1 to C10 alkyl group, a C1 to C10 alkenyl group, or a halogen atom, and X is a hydrogen atom, a C1 to C10 alkyl group, or a halogen atom. A portion in which solid and dashed parallel lines are drawn represents a single bond or a double bond.

Abstract: There is provided an automatic measuring system that can automate measurement and a control method for automatic measurement. An automatic measuring system includes a measuring sensor tool that detects a surface of an object to be measured with a probe to measure a dimension or a shape of the object to be measured, and a multi-axis moving mechanism that relatively moves the measuring sensor tool with respect to the object to be measured. The measuring sensor tool includes a cover part to protect the probe. In an approaching step in which the moving mechanism causes the measuring sensor tool to approach a point to be measured of the object to be measured, the cover part accommodates the probe inside the cover part. After the approaching step is completed, the probe is exposed from the cover part to detect the surface of the object to be measured.

Abstract: An automatic measuring system includes a measuring sensor tool that detects a surface of an object to be measured to measure a dimension or a shape of the object to be measured, a moving mechanism that relatively moves the measuring sensor tool with respect to the object to be measured, and an observation camera that images the object to be measured. A position and an orientation (posture) of a point to be measured are acquired from image data obtained by imaging the object to be measured by the observation camera, the measuring sensor tool is caused by the moving mechanism to approach the point to be measured, taking into account a position and posture offset between the observation camera and the measuring sensor tool, and a measurement value of the point to be measured is acquired by the measuring sensor tool.

Abstract: A collar having a divided structure and surrounding a fitting connection part between a spigot portion and a socket portion in a sealed state is externally mounted over both pipe portions. A first disengagement blocking part that blocks, by contact, a relative disengagement movement beyond a certain level between the socket portion and the collar is provided at a location where the collar and the socket portion side face each other. A second disengagement blocking part provided with a retaining part in which falling-off resistance between the retaining part and an outer peripheral surface of the spigot portion increases according to a disengagement movement of the spigot portion is provided on a pipe support portion side on one end side in a pipe axis direction of the collar.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a flexible substrate, a circuit substrate, and a battery pack including a conductor portion. The battery pack includes a battery that supplies power to the circuit substrate and includes a main surface and a side surface. The flexible substrate includes a radiating conductor. The flexible substrate includes bent portions at a central portion in the direction in which a transmission line extends so that the flexible substrate faces the side surface. The radiating conductor overlaps the conductor portion of the main surface of the battery pack in plan view.

Abstract: A method of culturing a cell population containing cartilage-derived cells positive for expression of Tie2 (cartilage-derived Tie2-positive cells), the method including culturing a cell population containing cartilage-derived Tie2-positive cells in a culture medium containing at least one kind of Tie2 expression enhancer other than growth factors (e.g., an extract derived from a plant of the genus Cinnamomum). This culturing method is preferably performed in cultureware having a culture surface coated with a coating agent (e.g., a polylysine-containing agent).

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an information display system includes a displacement measurement unit, a display unit, and a controller. The displacement measurement unit measures displacement of a measurement part. The display unit displays a time axis of signal detection. The controller controls the displacement measurement unit and the display unit. When a signal that is output from the displacement measurement unit meets a given condition, the controller determines that displacement of the measurement part is detected and displays detection information representing that the displacement is detected in any one of a time position and a time area on the display unit in which the displacement is detected.

Abstract: A pipe joint is configured such that an inserting pipe portion is inserted along a pipe axis direction to a receiving pipe portion having a flange portion to be connected thereto. The pipe joint includes a protruding portion having an integral construction, the protruding portion being fixed to an outer circumferential face of the inserting pipe portion and protruding radially outwards therefrom, a stopper member having an annular integral construction, the stopper member coming into contact with a first lateral face of the protruding portion to restrict displacement of the inserting pipe portion in a direction away from the receiving pipe portion, a fastening member configured to fasten the flange portion to the stopper member.

Abstract: Provided is reproducible means that enables production of nucleus pulposus progenitor cells (preferably, an active nucleus pulposus progenitor cell phenotype) from desired cells such as terminally differentiated cells and stem cells having pluripotency or multipotency. A nucleus pulposus progenitor cell inducer according to the present invention comprising an effective amount of a gene of Brachyury (T) or a homolog thereof, at least one selected from the group consisting of SRY-box6 (SOX6) or a homolog thereof and Forkhead Box Q1 (FOXQ1) or a homolog thereof, and MYC Proto-Oncogene, BHLH Transcription Factor (cMyc) or a homolog thereof (nucleus pulposus progenitor cell master regulator transcription factor), or a product thereof.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a flexible substrate, a circuit substrate, and a battery pack including a conductor portion. The battery pack includes a battery that supplies power to the circuit substrate and includes a main surface and a side surface. The flexible substrate includes a radiating conductor. The flexible substrate includes bent portions at a central portion in the direction in which a transmission line extends so that the flexible substrate faces the side surface. The radiating conductor overlaps the conductor portion of the main surface of the battery pack in plan view.

Abstract: A brain function evaluation system includes a receiving unit, and a processing unit. The receiving unit is configured to receive examinee information on a brain function. The processing unit is configured to calculate an evaluation result by evaluating a brain function based on the examinee information and additional examinee information.

Abstract: A collar having a divided structure and surrounding a fitting connection part between a spigot portion and a socket portion in a sealed state is externally mounted over both pipe portions. A first disengagement blocking part that blocks, by contact, a relative disengagement movement beyond a certain level between the socket portion and the collar is provided at a location where the collar and the socket portion side face each other. A second disengagement blocking part provided with a retaining part in which falling-off resistance between the retaining part and an outer peripheral surface of the spigot portion increases according to a disengagement movement of the spigot portion is provided on a pipe support portion side on one end side in a pipe axis direction of the collar.

Abstract: Provided is reproducible means that enables the production of an active nucleus pulposus cell phenotype from desired cells such as terminally differentiated cells or pluripotent or multipotent stem cells. Provided is a differentiation inducer containing an effective amount of a gene of at least two transcription factors selected from the group consisting of Brachyury (T), SRY-box6 (SOX6), C and Forkhead Box Q1 (FOXQ1), or homologs thereof (nucleus pulposus cell master regulator transcription factor), or a product thereof.

Abstract: [Object] To achieve both prevention of overcharging of the battery and convenience of the user. [Solution] An information processing device includes: a charged capacity detection unit configured to detect a charged capacity of a battery; a charging control unit configured to control a charging circuit; and a specification unit configured to specify when discharge of the battery starts. The charging control unit performs charging suppression control on the charging circuit such that the battery is charged to a preparatorily charged capacity that is lower than a fully charged capacity of the battery, on the basis of the charged capacity detected by the charged capacity detection unit, the charging of the battery stops when the charged capacity of the battery reaches the preparatorily charged capacity, and the charging of the battery restarts from the preparatorily charged capacity before discharge of the battery starts.