Abstract: A liquid container and a liquid container with content liquid are easy to sort and dispose of, while preventing dripping of the liquid from a nozzle to the outside. A liquid container includes a container body configured to compartmentally form an accommodation space for content liquid, a tubular nozzle configured to be connected to an upper portion of the container body and guide the content liquid to the outside, and a liquid recovery channel configured to return the content liquid on the radial outside of the nozzle into the accommodation space. The container body, the nozzle, and the liquid recovery channel are formed by integral molding.

Abstract: Disclosed are a norovirus detection method and a device for the detection that enable detection of the major norovirus epidemic strains, GII.2 and GII.4, with high sensitivity. The immunoassay of norovirus utilizes the antigen-antibody reaction between norovirus in a sample and an antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof that recognizes the shell domain of the norovirus capsid. The novel immunoassay of norovirus and immunoassay device therefor were provided, which enable detection of GII.2 and GII.4 noroviruses with high sensitivity.

Abstract: A plated steel material having a plating layer having an average chemical composition containing, in mass %, Zn: more than 50.00%, Al: more than 15.0% and less than 30.0%, Mg: more than 5.0% and less than 15.0%, and Si: 0.25% or more and less than 3.50%, and impurities, and wherein a total amount (?A) of at least one selected from the group consisting of Sn, Bi and In is less than 1.00%, a total amount (?B) of at least one selected from the group consisting of Ca, Y, La, Ce and Sr is 0.02% or more and less than 0.60%, 2.0?SMg/Si<20.0 (Formula 1), 3.0?Si/?B<24.0 (Formula 2), and 26.0?(Si/?B)×(Mg/Si)<375.0 (Formula 3) are satisfied, and in an X-ray diffraction pattern of the surface of the plating layer, a diffraction intensity ratio R1 defined by R1={I(16.18°)+I(32.69°)}/I(27.0°) (Formula 4) satisfies 2.5<R1 (Formula 5) is used.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-norovirus antibody that reacts with noroviruses of many genotypes and can collectively detect the noroviruses. The anti-norovirus antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof undergoes antigen-antibody reaction with the peptides composed of the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NO: 1 and SEQ ID NO: 2, respectively. The anti-norovirus antibody, which can broadly bind to noroviruses and detect a wide range of human noroviruses with high specificity and sensitivity, and a norovirus immunoassay and a norovirus immunoassay device, both using the anti-norovirus antibody, are provided.

Abstract: A highly functional semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a first transistor and a second transistor. The first transistor includes a first semiconductor layer, a first gate electrode, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The second transistor includes a second semiconductor layer, a second gate electrode, a third electrode, and a fourth electrode. The first gate electrode and the second gate electrode are connected to each other, and the second electrode and the third electrode are connected to each other. A first insulating layer, a second insulating layer, and a second semiconductor layer are stacked over the first semiconductor layer. The first insulating layer is less likely to diffuse hydrogen than the second insulating layer. The second insulating layer contains oxide, the first semiconductor layer contains polycrystalline silicon, and the second semiconductor layer contains a metal oxide.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a shoe member that includes a plurality of portions including a first portion and a second portion, each of which is constituted by one or more of members, the method including: a step of preparing a collective body including a first member that constitutes the first portion and a second member that constitutes the second portion and formed of a material different from that of the first member; and a step of irradiating electromagnetic wave toward the collective body, wherein the electromagnetic wave irradiation step including partly shielding the electromagnetic wave irradiated toward the second member by a shielding member capable of shielding electromagnetic wave, thereby reducing the electromagnetic wave irradiated onto the second member. Also provided is a molding die having a molding space corresponding to a shoe member and capable of being used for producing the shoe member by performing the method.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a signal processing device. The signal processing device includes a receiving circuit, an envelope detection circuit, a differential amplifier circuit and a selection circuit. The receiving circuit is configured to generate a reflected wave signal based on a reflected wave from an object. The envelope detection circuit is configured to generate an envelope detection signal of the reflected wave signal. The differential amplifier circuit is configured to generate a differentially amplified signal of the envelope detection signal. The selection circuit is configured to select one of a first signal and a second signal. The first signal is the envelope detection signal or a delayed signal of the envelope detection signal. The second signal is the differentially amplified signal or a signal obtained using a difference between the envelope detection signal and the differentially amplified signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a current driver, configured to supply a drive current to a load disposed between a terminal to which a drive voltage is applied and an output terminal. The current driver includes a first transistor and a second transistor, connected in series between the output terminal and a ground; and a control circuit, configured to control states of the first transistor and the second transistor. The first transistor is arranged at a potential side lower than the second transistor. The drive current is supplied to the load through the first transistor and the second transistor by turning on the first transistor and the second transistor. A first voltage and a second voltage are obtained by dividing an output terminal voltage applied to the output terminal using a plurality of resistors.

Abstract: A voltage generation circuit includes: a first MOSFET including a source, a back gate, and a gate connected to a first node, and a drain connected to a first potential end; a front-stage transistor circuit including one or more second MOSFETs and connected between the first node and a second potential end; a third MOSFET including a source and a back gate connected to a second node, a gate connected to the first node, and a drain connected to the first potential end; and a rear-stage transistor circuit including one or more fourth MOSFETs and connected between the second node and the second potential end, wherein the first and third MOSFETs each have characteristic of being in a conductive state when gate-source voltage is 0 V, and wherein the second and fourth MOSFETs each have characteristic of being in a cut-off state when gate-source voltage is 0 V.

Abstract: An inkjet printing method forming a decorative printed layer having a three-dimensional texture on a printing surface is described. The inkjet printing method includes: printing dots of curable ink that cure under a predetermined condition based on dot pattern data indicative of printed positions of the dots to be printed on the printing surface; and curing the printed dots. The dot pattern data indicates that: a distance between the adjacent dots becomes a distance where the adjacent dots before the curing are allowed to be maintained independently without bonding to one another in a first region; and the distance between the adjacent dots becomes a distance where the adjacent dots before the curing bond to one another in a second region different from the first region. Such a method may allow forming a decorative printed layer having a three-dimensional texture with a desired gloss level.

Abstract: [PROBLEMS] When an acceleration request from a driver is large, upshift is performed under a high engine rotation speed. [SOLUTIONS] Provided is an automatic transmission, including: a torque converter that is disposed downstream of a drive source in a power transmission path and is provided with a lockup clutch; and a transmission mechanism that is disposed downstream of the torque converter and changes a speed ratio between an input shaft and an output shaft, in which in a state where the lockup clutch is engaged, when a rotation speed of the input shaft reaches a first rotation speed, the automatic transmission starts upshift, and in a state where the lockup clutch is disengaged or slips, when the rotation speed of the input shaft reaches a second rotation speed obtained by subtracting a first predetermined rotation speed from the first rotation speed, the automatic transmission starts upshift, and the first predetermined rotation speed decreases as an output torque of the drive source increases.

Abstract: A housing of an example of an electronic apparatus has a top surface and a bottom surface and has a flat shape. A power supply section having a flat shape is a power supply section, which is a housing case capable of accommodating a battery or is a battery, and the power supply section is provided at a position inside the housing that intersects with a reference plane perpendicular to the up-down direction. A first substrate is provided parallel to the reference plane on the top surface side relative to the power supply section. A second substrate is provided parallel to the reference plane on the bottom surface side relative to the power supply section. The electronic apparatus includes at least one of a vibrator and a speaker at a position that intersects with the reference plane.

Abstract: A plate denture manufacturing method includes preparing three-dimensional data for an artificial tooth impression and a plate denture, preparing a denture mold including a bottom wall, a side wall, a forming space which is surrounded by the bottom wall and the side wall and into which a denture base material is to be poured, a cutting target region to be cut by a cutting apparatus, and vent holes passing through the bottom wall, cutting a groove in the cutting target region using the cutting apparatus, placing the denture mold on a holder, placing an artificial tooth in the groove, pouring the denture base material into the forming space and curing the denture base material so as to fabricate a one-piece product including the denture mold, the artificial tooth, and a cured product of the denture base material that are integral with each other, and machining the cured product.

Abstract: A control device and method controls a vehicle having an internal combustion engine connected to an automatic transmission via a torque converter with a lockup device. The torque of the internal combustion engine is limited the by a torque limit value based on a speed difference between an input rotational speed and an output rotational speed of the torque converter during acceleration in a non-lockup state. The torque-limiting of the internal combustion engine is prohibited torque-limiting upon a prescribed condition being met. The prescribed condition is met by a heating request, during hill climbing/towing, during travel at high vehicle speeds, when the accelerator pedal opening angle exceeds or is equal to a prescribed opening angle, when the torque limit value is greater than a target torque, in a range other than a D range, or in a mode other than normal mode.

Abstract: A signal transmission device provided with an insulated chip. The insulated chip includes: an element insulating layer; and a first insulated element and a second insulated element which are provided in the element insulating layer. The first insulated element includes a first front-surface-side electrically conductive portion and a first back-surface-side electrically conductive portion. The second insulated element includes a second front-surface-side electrically conductive portion and a second back-surface-side electrically conductive portion. The first back-surface-side electrically conductive portion and the second back-surface-side electrically conductive portion are electrically connected to each other. The first front-surface-side electrically conductive portion is electrically connected to a primary-side circuit via the first pad. The second front-surface-side electrically conductive portion is electrically connected to a secondary-side circuit via the second pad.

Abstract: [PROBLEMS] When an acceleration request from a driver is large, upshift is performed under a high engine rotation speed. [SOLUTIONS] Provided is an automatic transmission, including: a torque converter that is disposed downstream of a drive source in a power transmission path and is provided with a lockup clutch; and a transmission mechanism that is disposed downstream of the torque converter and changes a speed ratio between an input shaft and an output shaft, in which in a state where the lockup clutch is engaged, when a rotation speed of the input shaft reaches a first rotation speed, the automatic transmission starts upshift, and in a state where the lockup clutch is disengaged or slips, when the rotation speed of the input shaft reaches a second rotation speed obtained by subtracting a first predetermined rotation speed from the first rotation speed, the automatic transmission starts upshift, and the first predetermined rotation speed decreases as an output torque of the drive source increases.

Abstract: A position acquirer acquires position information of a runner running with a certain time set to the starting point of a running time. An environment acquirer acquires environment information indicating running environment of the runner. An information storage unit stores acquired position information together with information on the acquisition date and time. An adjustment unit adjusts, based on the environment information, a running time or distance calculated with the position information such as to correct a difference in the running load due to running environment that may occur between the runner and another runner running with the same certain time set to the starting point of a running time. An output unit displays a result of comparison between the adjusted running time or distance and adjusted running time or distance of another runner running with the same certain time set to the starting point of a running time.

Abstract: A signal transmission device includes a first pulse transmitting circuit configured to generate a first transmission pulse signal in synchronization with one of a rising edge and a falling edge of a first reference clock signal, a first pulse receiving circuit configured to receive a first reception pulse signal and generate a second reference clock signal, a first insulation communication circuit configured to transmit the first transmission pulse signal as the first reception pulse signal while insulating between the first pulse transmitting circuit and the first pulse receiving circuit, and a drive clock signal generating circuit configured to generate a drive clock signal having a predetermined oscillation frequency and a predetermined duty or a predetermined pulse width in synchronization with the second reference clock signal.

Abstract: Provided is an AD converter including a capacitive DAC, a comparator, and a control logic unit. The capacitive DAC includes first bit capacitors connected in parallel to a first line, second bit capacitors connected in parallel to at least one second line, a connection capacitor connecting the first line and the second line, an adjustment capacitor connected to the second line, and a bit correction unit corresponding to at least either the first bit capacitors or the second bit capacitors. The bit correction unit includes a correction capacitor including a first terminal connected to at least one of the first line and the second line. A voltage can be applied to a second terminal of the correction capacitor in conjunction with a first bit capacitor or second bit capacitor corresponding to the correction capacitor among the first bit capacitors and the second bit capacitors.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a laminated sheet having a printed layer includes, given that a table that associates density data of a specific area included in image data with a burnup degree of the printed layer corresponding to the specific area at printing based on the image data is an image-burnup degree conversion table, identifying the image-burnup degree conversion table that satisfies a printing condition for the laminated sheet, acquiring printed image data that is image data for forming the printed layer of the laminated sheet, and calculating the burnup degree of the printed layer based on the image-burnup degree conversion table and the printed image data. Also disclosed is a laminated sheet having a printed layer, a system for manufacturing the laminated sheet, and a program for manufacturing the laminated sheet.