Abstract: A complex (10) includes a liquid crystal component (13) and a support (11, 12) of the liquid crystal component (13), in which a lubricating interface derivation region (16) is formed between the liquid crystal component (13) and the support (11, 12). An optical element includes a pair of substrates (11, 12) having electrodes (18, 19) on at least one substrate (11), and a liquid crystal component (13) with which a space between the pair of substrates (11, 12) is filled, in which a lubricating interface derivation region (16) is formed between the pair of substrates (11, 12) and the liquid crystal component (13). It is preferable that the lubricating interface deriving agent (14) is present in the lubricating interface derivation region.

Abstract: A complex (10) includes a liquid crystal component (13) and a support (11, 12) of the liquid crystal component (13), in which a lubricating interface derivation region (16) is formed between the liquid crystal component (13) and the support (11, 12). An optical element includes a pair of substrates (11, 12) having electrodes (18, 19) on at least one substrate (11), and a liquid crystal component (13) with which a space between the pair of substrates (11, 12) is filled, in which a lubricating interface derivation region (16) is formed between the pair of substrates (11, 12) and the liquid crystal component (13). It is preferable that the lubricating interface deriving agent (14) is present in the lubricating interface derivation region.

Abstract: One aspect is contemplated for providing a device having a liquid crystal material exhibiting a dielectric constant of 1000 or more at a temperature at which a specific liquid crystal phase is developed, and a unit configured to apply voltage to the liquid crystal material at the temperature at which the specific liquid crystal phase is developed.

Abstract: Provided is a novel electroosmotic pump capable of being driven by AC voltage. An electroosmotic pump (2) includes a porous dielectric membrane (21), a first water-permeable electrode (22), and a second water-permeable electrode (23). The first water-permeable electrode (22) is disposed on one side of the porous dielectric membrane (21). The second water-permeable electrode (23) is disposed on the other side of the porous dielectric membrane (21). A principal surface of the porous dielectric membrane (21) close to the first water-permeable electrode (22) and a principal surface thereof close to the second water-permeable electrode (23) have mutually different hydrophilicities.

Abstract: One aspect is contemplated for providing a device having a liquid crystal material exhibiting a dielectric constant of 1000 or more at a temperature at which a specific liquid crystal phase is developed, and a unit configured to apply voltage to the liquid crystal material at the temperature at which the specific liquid crystal phase is developed.

Abstract: Provided is a signage system having a control screen that facilitates update. An input device according to the present disclosure includes: a generator configured to generate a control screen for updating a content; a display unit configured to display the control screen; and an editing unit configured to edit the content using the control screen. Groups containing a plurality of components are defined in the content, and the generator generates group frames respectively for the groups on the control screen, and generates the control screen so that when one of the group frames is selected by the editing unit, the plurality of components contained in corresponding one of the groups are changed at once.

Abstract: Provided is a novel electroosmotic pump capable of being driven by AC voltage. An electroosmotic pump (2) includes a porous dielectric membrane (21), a first water-permeable electrode (22), a second water-permeable electrode (23), and a hydrophilic layer (22a). The first water-permeable electrode (22) is disposed on one side of the porous dielectric membrane (21). The second water-permeable electrode (23) is disposed on the other side of the porous dielectric membrane (21). The hydrophilic layer (22a) is disposed to one side with respect to the center of the porous dielectric membrane (21) in a thickness direction.

Abstract: Provided is a novel electroosmotic pump capable of being driven by AC voltage. An electroosmotic pump (2) includes a porous dielectric membrane (21), a first water-permeable electrode (22), and a second water-permeable electrode (23). The first water-permeable electrode (22) is disposed on one side of the porous dielectric membrane (21). The second water-permeable electrode (23) is disposed on the other side of the porous dielectric membrane (21). A principal surface of the porous dielectric membrane (21) close to the first water-permeable electrode (22) and a principal surface thereof close to the second water-permeable electrode (23) have mutually different hydrophilicities.