Abstract: Identification of a protein having an activity of oxidizing oleanane-type triterpene, and a gene encoding the protein, the protein and the gene, and use thereof are provided. For example, a protein having an activity of oxidizing oleanane-type triterpene obtained from a plant in the family Fabaceae, a gene encoding the protein and use thereof are provided. The protein is shown in, for example, SEQ ID NO: 4, 14 or 18, and the gene encoding the protein is shown in, for example, SEQ ID NO: 3, 13 or 17. A transformant into which the gene is introduced can be produced, and thereby a triterpene oxidase can be obtained.

Abstract: Recording in a memory configured to temporarily record captured images is controlled in response to a shift instruction from a user. A control unit receives, from the user, the shift instruction containing an information item of specifying any of images displayed on a display unit, and updates an image recording start position in the memory in response to the shift instruction. A recording region for preceding captured images with respect to the updated recording start position is set as an overwritable region so that subsequent captured images can be recorded. The display unit displays, for example, images captured at intervals of a predetermined time period so that the user can select any of the images and issue the shift instruction. In this way, a region preceding a position of a selected image in the memory is set to be overwritable so that the subsequent captured images are recorded.

Abstract: Identification of a protein having an activity of oxidizing oleanane-type triterpene, and a gene encoding the protein, the protein and the gene, and use thereof are provided. For example, a protein having an activity of oxidizing oleanane-type triterpene obtained from a plant in the family Fabaceae, a gene encoding the protein and use thereof are provided. The protein is shown in, for example, SEQ ID NO: 4, 14 or 18, and the gene encoding the protein is shown in, for example, SEQ ID NO: 3, 13 or 17. A transformant into which the gene is introduced can be produced, and thereby a triterpene oxidase can be obtained.

Abstract: Identification of a protein having an activity of oxidizing oleanane-type triterpene, and a gene encoding the protein, the protein and the gene, and use thereof are provided. For example, a protein having an activity of oxidizing oleanane-type triterpene obtained from a plant in the family Fabaceae, a gene encoding the protein and use thereof are provided. The protein is shown in, for example, SEQ ID NO: 4, 14 or 18, and the gene encoding the protein is shown in, for example, SEQ ID NO: 3, 13 or 17. A transformant into which the gene is introduced can be produced, and thereby a triterpene oxidase can be obtained.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protein having an activity of oxidizing a dammarane-type triterpene, a gene encoding the same, and use of the protein and the gene. The present invention specifically relates to a protein obtainable from a plant belonging to the genus Glychyrrhiza, which has an activity of oxidizing a dammarane-type triterpene, a gene encoding the same, and use of the protein and the gene. The protein is shown in SEQ ID NO:1, 2, or 13, and the gene encoding the same is shown in SEQ ID NO:3, 4, or 14, respectively. Furthermore, a transformant into which the gene is introduced can be produced, by which a triterpene oxidase can be obtained.

Abstract: Provided is a protein having an activity of oxidizing a dammarane-type triterpene, a gene encoding the protein, and a method of using the protein and the gene. The protein can be obtained from a plant belonging to the genus Glychyrrhiza, which has an activity of oxidizing a dammarane-type triterpene. Also provided is a transformant producing a triterpene oxidase into which a gene encoding the triterpene oxidase is introduced.

Abstract: Recording in a memory configured to temporarily record captured images is controlled in response to a shift instruction from a user. A control unit receives, from the user, the shift instruction containing an information item of specifying any of images displayed on a display unit, and updates an image recording start position in the memory in response to the shift instruction. A recording region for preceding captured images with respect to the updated recording start position is set as an overwritable region so that subsequent captured images can be recorded. The display unit displays, for example, images captured at intervals of a predetermined time period so that the user can select any of the images and issue the shift instruction. In this way, a region preceding a position of a selected image in the memory is set to be overwritable so that the subsequent captured images are recorded.

Abstract: Identification of a protein having an activity of oxidizing oleanane-type triterpene, and a gene encoding the protein, the protein and the gene, and use thereof are provided. For example, a protein having an activity of oxidizing oleanane-type triterpene obtained from a plant in the family Fabaceae, a gene encoding the protein and use thereof are provided. The protein is shown in, for example, SEQ ID NO: 4, 14 or 18, and the gene encoding the protein is shown in, for example, SEQ ID NO: 3, 13 or 17. A transformant into which the gene is introduced can be produced, and thereby a triterpene oxidase can be obtained.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protein having an activity of oxidizing a dammarane-type triterpene, a gene encoding the same, and use of the protein and the gene. The present invention specifically relates to a protein obtainable from a plant belonging to the genus Glychyrrhiza, which has an activity of oxidizing a dammarane-type triterpene, a gene encoding the same, and use of the protein and the gene. The protein is shown in SEQ ID NO:1, 2, or 13, and the gene encoding the same is shown in SEQ ID NO:3, 4, or 14, respectively. Furthermore, a transformant into which the gene is introduced can be produced, by which a triterpene oxidase can be obtained.

Abstract: A hinge device for use in a foldable device is provided which allows the cover member to be pivoted clockwise and counterclockwise so that the cover member can be used in a variety of ways and also has an excellent functionality. A cellphone using such a hinge device is also provided. A hinge device connecting a body member 13 and a cover member 12 comprises: open-close hinge units 3, 4 to open and close the cover member 12 and to hold the open cover member 12 at a first open position where a cellphone operation can be performed; and a pivotal hinge unit 4 secured to the body member 13 and activated when the cover member 12 is opened beyond the first open position, the pivotal hinge unit 4 being adapted to pivot the cover member 12 clockwise or counterclockwise and to hold the cover member 12 at a pivotal position 90 or 180 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise from the body member.

Abstract: A member of an earthquake-proof reinforcement structure is selected with reference to the allowable stress intensity ratio of the member, a ductility factor ratio allowable as a deformation magnification by earthquake-proof reinforcement of the selected member is set, an increase in load in a plasticity range, which acts on the selected member, is calculated on the basis of the set ductility factor ratio, and a corresponding allowable stress intensity ratio is obtained. When the obtained allowable stress intensity ratio is defined as a maximum value of 1.0, the corresponding increase in load in the plasticity range is specified as an ultimate load at which the selected member collapses.

Abstract: An object of this invention is to provide a hinge device simple in structure, excellent is cost efficiency, and excellent in durability, and a cellular phone using the hinge device. To attain this object, the hinge device includes a tubular member 5, a catch 3 which includes engagement projected parts 38 each having a convex surface with a specified radius of curvature formed thereon, a energizing means 4, and a disk 2 which includes engagement recessed parts 32 engaged with the engagement projected parts in regions opposed to the engagement projected parts 32 of the catch, respectively, and which is rotatably connected with the catch, each of the engagement recessed parts 32 having concave surfaces with a radius of curvature larger than the radius of curvature of the engagement recessed parts formed thereon.

Abstract: A hinge device for use in a foldable device is provided which allows the cover member to be pivoted clockwise and counterclockwise so that the cover member can be used in a variety of ways and also has an excellent functionality. A cellphone using such a hinge device is also provided. A hinge device connecting a body member 13 and a cover member 12 comprises: open-close hinge units 3, 4 to open and close the cover member 12 and to hold the open cover member 12 at a first open position where a cellphone operation can be performed; and a pivotal hinge unit 4 secured to the body mepmher 13 and activated when the cover member 12 is opened beyond the first open position, the pivotal hinge unit 4 being adapted to pivot the cover member 12 clockwise or counterclockwise and to hold the cover member 12 at a pivotal position 90 or 180 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise from the body member.

Abstract: A grip portion is formed by a pair of half-split grip portions and grips an end portion of a tubular cable cover exteriorly mounted on a cable when the half-split grip portions are joined. A clamp portion is formed by a pair of half-split clamp portions and clamps the cable exposed from the end portion when the half-split clamp portions are joined. A clamp protrusion is formed on an inner surface of the clamp portion and clamps the cable exposed from the end portion by pressing the cable in a radial direction.

Abstract: An object of this invention is to provide a hinge device simple in structure, excellent is cost efficiency, and excellent in durability, and a cellular phone using the hinge device. To attain this object, the hinge device includes a tubular member 5, a catch 3 which includes engagement projected parts 38 each having a convex surface with a specified radius of curvature formed thereon, a energizing means 4, and a disk 2 which includes engagement recessed parts 32 engaged with the engagement projected parts in regions opposed to the engagement projected parts 32 of the catch, respectively, and which is rotatably connected with the catch, each of the engagement recessed parts 32 having concave surfaces with a radius of curvature larger than the radius of curvature of the engagement recessed parts formed thereon.

Abstract: An object of this invention is to provide a hinge device excellent in durability and a foldable cellular phone using the hinge device. The hinge device includes: a cylindrical case 7 having a bottom formed on one end; a disk member 6 contained in the bottom of this case, and rotating integrally with this case; a cam member 4 contained in the case, wherein at a closed position and an open position of a cover body 12, an engagement state in which the cam member is engaged with the disk member is maintained to fixed the cover body 12, and the engagement state is cancelled by rotation caused by an opening or a closing operation of the cover body 12; an urging means 3 for causing one end to press the cam member in a direction of the disk member, and for maintaining the engagement state in which the cam member is engaged with the disk member; and a stop 2 that prevents the other end of the urging means from moving in an axial direction, and that rotates integrally with the cam member.

Abstract: Abutment projections (54, 54) of a resin-made driver member (not shown) are inserted in the opposite end portions of a key groove (41) of a metal-made turnable member (4) in the circumferential direction. A key portion (B3) of a receiving cylindrical portion is inserted between the abutment projections (54, 54). The interval between the abutment projections (54, 54) in the circumferential direction is set to be slightly larger than the width of the key portion (B3). By doing so, when a transmission section is turned into an open position or a closed position, the abutment projections (54, 54) and the key portion (B3) are collided with each other, thereby generating a click sound. Moreover, since both the abutment projections (54, 54) and the key portion (B3) are formed of resin, they can be prevented from getting worn out soon.