Abstract: According to one embodiment, a visible-light communication apparatus includes an image input unit, a calculation unit, a preamble detection unit, a bit train detection unit, and a reception unit. The image input unit is configured to input image data generated by photographing a source of visible light carrying data. The calculation unit is configured to generate, from the image data, luminance data about an image at a designated position. The preamble detection unit is configured to detect a preamble at the head of the data, on the basis of the luminance data. The bit train detection unit is configured to detect the data bit train from the image data, in accordance with the preamble. The reception unit is configured to reproduce the data from the data bit train.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system is disclosed, which uses road parameters defining the road network and model parameters used as initial-value parameters, thereby performing traffic simulation by the microsimulation method. The system includes a traffic simulator and a display controller. The traffic simulator performs traffic simulation to predict a traffic condition on an object road of a road network. The display controller controls a display unit, displaying the result of the simulation. More precisely, the display controller displays a dynamic image showing the traffic condition of vehicles running on the road network, on the screen of the display unit, and changes the image in terms of pattern, in accordance with a display instruction.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for enhancing Th1/Th17 cell responses and decreasing Th2 cell responses. In various embodiments the present invention describes activation of human dendritic cells and enhancement of antigen-specific T cell responses in a Dectin-1-expressing human dendritic cells comprising an anti-Dectin-1-specific antibody or fragment thereof fused with one or more antigens. TLR2 ligands may also be included to enhance the activation and for enhancement of T-cell responses. Further, the invention also includes methods based on the compositions described herein for the treatment of allergy, and asthma.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for eliciting therapeutic immunity and improving clinical outcomes in patients with pancreatic cancer are disclosed herein. The present invention describes a dendritic cell (DC)-vaccine comprising DCs pulsed with peptides derived from pancreatic cancer antigens for the therapy against pancreatic cancer. The vaccine described herein is safe, and leads to expansion of cancer specific T cells in patients with pancreatic cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for affecting functional differences of blood memory CD4+ T cell populations in a subject by providing isolated and purified T cell subsets selected from X5+ CD4+ or X5? CD4+ T cells to a subject. Another invention includes a method for regulating CD4+ T cells comprising the steps of isolating and purifying one or more naïve CD4+ T cells from a subject; contacting the one or more naïve CD4+ T cells with one or more cytokines selected from IL-6 and TGF-b, IL-12, or TGF-b and IL-12; and modifying the expression of the factors from the naïve CD4+ T cells wherein the one or more factors are the expression of IL-21, the decreased expression of IFN-g, the expression of CXCR5, the expression of Bcl-6, the decreased expression of Blimp-1, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing Th1/Th17 cell responses and decreasing Th2 cell responses are disclosed herein. In various embodiments the present invention describes activation of human dendritic cells and enhancement of antigen-specific T cell responses in a Dectin-1-expressing human dendritic cells comprising an anti-Dectin-1-specific antibody or fragment thereof fused with one or more antigens. TLR2 ligands may also be included to enhance the activation and for enhancement of T-cell responses. Further, the invention also includes methods based on the compositions described herein for the treatment of pathogenic infections.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for use in preventing, inhibiting or reducing tumor cell growth comprising an effective amount of an active agent that kills IL-18 Receptor expressing T cells in admixture with a suitable diluent or carrier are described herein.

Abstract: A method for fluorescently labeling a protein is provided that can also be used for labeling a biomolecule (a protein) in vivo with fluorescence.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for the treatment of autoimmune diseases by administering to a subject having an autoimmune disorder an effective amount of a therapeutic composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and at least one IL-12 inhibitor, e.g., a blocking anti-IL-12 antibody or fragment thereof.

Abstract: A keyless entry system includes a portable transmitter that transmits a lock signal and an unlock signal, each of which contains a unique identification code, for a predetermined period, and an operation unit that locks and unlocks doors of a vehicle in response to the lock signal and the unlock signal from the portable transmitter. The operation unit includes a receiver that outputs a lock command signal or an unlock command signal having a predetermined time length, and a controller that drives an actuator to lock or unlock the doors of the vehicle in response to the lock command signal or the unlock command signal from the receiver. The time length of the unlock command signal from the receiver is shorter than the time length of the unlock signal from the portable transmitter.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a visible-light communication apparatus includes an image input unit, a calculation unit, a preamble detection unit, a bit train detection unit, and a reception unit. The image input unit is configured to input image data generated by photographing a source of visible light carrying data. The calculation unit is configured to generate, from the image data, luminance data about an image at a designated position. The preamble detection unit is configured to detect a preamble at the head of the data, on the basis of the luminance data. The bit train detection unit is configured to detect the data bit train from the image data, in accordance with the preamble. The reception unit is configured to reproduce the data from the data bit train.

Abstract: A sputtering apparatus includes a rotatable rotary member to which a target is attached, connection terminals, and feeding terminals. The connection terminals are arranged on the end portion of the rotary member in a direction along the axis of rotation of the rotary member, and are electrically connected to the target. The feeding terminals supply electric power to the target via the connection terminals. When the rotary member is rotated while the feeding terminals are in contact with the end portion of the rotary member, the electrical connection or insulation state between the feeding terminals and connection terminals is switched.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system is provided, which provides moving picture data representing a road-traffic state. This system synthesizes the moving picture data with additional data such as advertisement data, generating output data. The system distributes the output data to the facilities built along the road and the vehicles running on the road.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system is disclosed, which uses road parameters defining the road network and model parameters used as initial-value parameters, thereby performing traffic simulation by the microsimulation method. The system includes a traffic simulator and a display controller. The traffic simulator performs traffic simulation to predict a traffic condition on an object road of a road network. The display controller controls a display unit, displaying the result of the simulation. More precisely, the display controller displays a dynamic image showing the traffic condition of vehicles running on the road network, on the screen of the display unit, and changes the image in terms of pattern, in accordance with a display instruction.

Abstract: A keyless entry system includes a portable transmitter that transmits a lock signal and an unlock signal, each of which contains a unique identification code, for a predetermined period, and an operation unit that locks and unlocks doors of a vehicle in response to the lock signal and the unlock signal from the portable transmitter. The operation unit includes a receiver that outputs a lock command signal or an unlock command signal having a predetermined time length, and a controller that drives an actuator to lock or unlock the doors of the vehicle in response to the lock command signal or the unlock command signal from the receiver. The time length of the unlock command signal from the receiver is shorter than the time length of the unlock signal from the portable transmitter.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for identifying T-cell epitopes independent of the subject's HLS type by simultaneously analyzing the culture for multiple parameters of immune reactivity to identify at least one epitope wherein the epitopes that elicit immune reactivity of interest in the subset are identified as targeting agents for the subset.

Abstract: This invention provides a silicone resin composition giving a silicone cured rubber exhibiting a higher elongation percentage as well as improved heat resistance, oil resistance and chemical resistance, which are particularly required for automobile applications. A silicone cured rubber meeting the above physical property requirements can be prepared by moisture-curing a silicone resin composition including 100 wt parts of (a) an OH-containing polysiloxane, 0.1 to 200 wt parts of (b) a carbodiimide and (c) an organosilicon crosslinking agent, or alternatively by thermally curing a silicone resin composition including 100 wt parts of (a) an OH-containing polysiloxane, 0.1 to 200 wt parts of (b) a carbodiimide and (d) an amino-containing silane.

Abstract: A switching device includes a switch body, a side knob, a returning mechanism, and a stopper. The switch body has a controlling unit which can be tilted and depressed. The switch body is surface-mounted on the printed circuit board. The side knob is attached to the controlling unit of the switch body. The switch body includes the returning mechanism for the controlling unit. The stopper is actuated in accordance with the tilting or depression of the side knob. The stopper is surface-mounted on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A switching device includes a switch body, a side knob, a returning mechanism, and a stopper. The switch body has a controlling unit which can be tilted and depressed. The switch body is surface-mounted on the printed circuit board. The side knob is attached to the controlling unit of the switch body. The switch body includes the returning mechanism for the controlling unit. The stopper is actuated in accordance with the tilting or depression of the side knob. The stopper is surface-mounted on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: This invention provides a silicone resin composition giving a silicone cured rubber exhibiting a higher elongation percentage as well as improved heat resistance, oil resistance and chemical resistance, which are particularly required for automobile applications. A silicone cured rubber meeting the above physical property requirements can be prepared by moisture-curing a silicone resin composition including 100 wt parts of (a) an OH-containing polysiloxane, 0.1 to 200 wt parts of (b) a carbodiimide and (c) an organosilicon crosslinking agent, or alternatively by thermally curing a silicone resin composition including 100 wt parts of (a) an OH-containing polysiloxane, 0.1 to 200 wt parts of (b) a carbodiimide and (d) an amino-containing silane.