Abstract: A memory device includes a plurality of memory cell transistors, a first word line, a controller, and a storage circuit. Each of the plurality of memory cell transistors stores a plurality of pieces of bit data. The first word line is connected to a plurality of first memory cell transistors in the plurality of memory cell transistors. The controller performs a loop process including repetition of a program loop including a program operation and a first verification operation. The storage circuit stores status information. The controller performs the loop process, then performs a second verification operation, and stores first status data corresponding to a result of the loop process and second status data corresponding to a result of the second verification operation in the storage circuit, in a write operation using the plurality of first memory cell transistors as targets.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vaccine for preventing and/or treating infections with human papillomavirus. The present invention relates to a lipid particle encapsulating a nucleic acid molecule capable of expressing the E6 and E7 antigens of human papillomavirus, wherein the lipid comprises a cationic lipid represented by general formula (Ia) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent a C1-C3 alkyl group; L1 represents a C17-C19 alkenyl group which may have one or a plurality of C2-C4 alkanoyloxy groups; L2 represents a C10-C19 alkyl group which may have one or a plurality of C2-C4 alkanoyloxy groups or a C10-C19 alkenyl group which may have one or a plurality of C2-C4 alkanoyloxy groups; and p is 3 or 4.

Abstract: An apparatus for magnetic annealing one or more workpieces, and a method of operating the apparatus, are described. The apparatus includes: a workpiece holder configured to support one or more workpieces, wherein the one or more workpieces having at least one substantially planar surface; an optional workpiece heating system configured to elevate the one or more workpieces to an anneal temperature; and a magnet assembly having a first magnet and a second magnet, the first and second magnets defining a gap between opposing poles of each magnet, wherein the magnet assembly is arranged to generate a magnetic field substantially perpendicular to the planar surface of the one or more workpieces.

Abstract: An apparatus includes at least one processor programmed to perform operations of the following units: a focus detection unit configured to detect a defocus amount; and a control unit configured to control a focus lens to move based on the defocus amount, wherein the control unit includes three speed control patterns of acceleration control, constant speed control, and deceleration control, and the speed control patterns are changed based on at least two or more parameters.

Abstract: Provided is a prediction apparatus including: a data acquisition unit configured to acquire setting value data indicating a setting value of a controlled object and physical quantity data indicating a physical quantity of a product obtained by controlling the controlled object; a prediction unit configured to calculate, using the setting value data and the physical quantity data, a plurality of prediction values obtained by predicting a plurality of physical quantities in the product on a basis of a setting value used for control of the controlled object; an evaluation unit configured to evaluate the plurality of prediction values on a basis of a predefined reference; and an output unit configured to output a setting value recommended according to a result of the evaluation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polishing head for a polishing apparatus for polishing a quadrangular substrate using a polishing pad attached to a polishing table, comprising a head body portion, a plurality of elastic bags disposed in a surface of the head body portion, which is to face the polishing table, and a substrate holding plate for holding the substrate, the substrate holding plate being pressed by the elastic bags in a direction away from the head body portion, the head body portion being provided with channels for bags, which are in communication with the respective elastic bags, the polishing head further including at least two support plates disposed between the elastic bags on one hand and the substrate holding plate on the other, the elastic bags being configured to press the substrate holding plate through the support plates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having antiviral activity, especially having arenavirus proliferation inhibitory activity, and/or a medicament comprising the compound. More preferably, the present invention provides a compound having proliferation inhibitory activity on the Old World arenaviruses such as Luna virus, Lassa virus, and lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus and/or the New World arenaviruses such as Junin virus, and/or a medicament comprising the compound.

Abstract: A continuous casting method includes, conveying a cast slab from a casting mold, stirring a non-solidified portion in the cast slab with a first electromagnetic stirring device, stirring the non-solidified portion with a second electromagnetic stirring device disposed downstream of the first electromagnetic stirring device in a conveyance direction of the cast slab, and subsequently, rolling the cast slab with a reduction roll, in which, the first electromagnetic stirring device alternately imparts the cast slab with electromagnetic force in one direction to cause the non-solidified portion to flow toward one width direction side of the cast slab at a flow rate of at least 5 cm/s, and with electromagnetic force in another direction to cause the non-solidified portion to flow toward another width direction side of the cast slab at a flow rate of at least 5 cm/s.

Abstract: Provided is an evaluation apparatus comprising: an environmental data acquisition unit configured to acquire environmental data indicating an operation environment of equipment; a performance data acquisition unit configured to acquire performance data indicating an operation performance of the equipment; an estimation unit configured to estimate an operation performance on an operation basis in a learning target period under an operation environment in an evaluation target period, based on the environmental data and the performance data in the learning target period; an evaluation unit configured to calculate an indicator that relatively evaluates an actually measured value of an operation performance in the evaluation target period with respect to an estimated value of the estimated operation performance; and an output unit configured to output the indicator.

Abstract: In the multi-layer coil component, the hole portion is provided in the vicinity of the side surface of the element body, and the distance from the tip position of the external electrode to the hole portion is shorter than the distance from the tip position of the external electrode to the coil. Therefore, when a crack is generated starting from the tip position of the external electrode on the mounting surface, the crack progress toward the hole portion located at a distance closer than the coil. Therefore, in the multi-layer coil component, splitting of the coil due to the crack can be prevented.

Abstract: Provided is an exhaust valve device 1 for a vehicle in which a valve element 7 is supported in an exhaust passage 4 by a rotating shaft 5 axially supported by a valve body 3, a flexible joint member 16 is secured to an output shaft 13a of a motor unit 13 attached to the valve body 3, and a lower end of the flexible joint member 16 and an upper end of the rotating shaft 5 are coupled via a rigid joint member 15, in which the rigid joint member 15 includes: a sealing element 18 having a sealing surface 18a and arm portions 18c, the sealing surface 18a being coupled to one end of the rotating shaft 5 and sealing an axially supported portion of one end of the rotating shaft to prevent exhaust gas from leaking, the arm portions 18c being formed in a periphery of the sealing surface 18a; and a transmission element 19 having a spring groove 19a and engagement grooves 19b, the spring groove 19a being coupled to the end of the flexible joint member 16, the engagement grooves 19b being engaged with the arm portions 18c

Abstract: A position information providing system includes at least one message transmitter and an authentication server synchronous in time with each other. The message transmitter includes generation means for generating an authentication code depending on time and a specific code and transmission means for transmitting a message.

Abstract: A motion detection section 30 detects the posture of an HMD worn on the head of a user. A status determination section 32 determines a user's gaze direction and a binocular inclination angle in accordance with the detected posture of the HMD. The binocular inclination angle is the angle between a horizontal plane and a line connecting the left and right eyes of the user. An image identification section 34 determines two images for use in the generation of left- and right-eye parallax images from a plurality of viewpoint images stored in an image storage device 16 in accordance with the user's gaze direction and the binocular inclination angle. An image generation section 36 generates left- and right-eye parallax images from the two identified images. An image supply section 38 supplies the generated parallax images to the HMD.

Abstract: A continuous casting method includes, conveying a cast slab from a casting mold, stirring a non-solidified portion in the cast slab with a first electromagnetic stirring device, stirring the non-solidified portion with a second electromagnetic stirring device disposed downstream of the first electromagnetic stirring device in a conveyance direction of the cast slab, and subsequently, rolling the cast slab with a reduction roll, in which, the first electromagnetic stirring device alternately imparts the cast slab with electromagnetic force in one direction to cause the non-solidified portion to flow toward one width direction side of the cast slab at a flow rate of at least 5 cm/s, and with electromagnetic force in another direction to cause the non-solidified portion to flow toward another width direction side of the cast slab at a flow rate of at least 5 cm/s.

Abstract: Compositions which contain an amino acid comprising serine, and a lipid comprising at least one n-3 fatty acid are useful for preventing or improving nociceptive pain.

Abstract: A reagent for differentiating somatic cells into alveolar epithelial cells includes an NK2 homeobox family gene expression vector, and a Fox family gene expression vector.

Abstract: A main object of the present disclosure is to provide a drug storage container enabling simple and reliable preparation of a mixed solution containing a drug and an auxiliary agent, a closing member that is for use in the drug storage container and configured to detachably retain a solid preparation containing a drug or an auxiliary agent, a method for manufacture of the drug storage container, a microbial contaminant test method using the drug storage container, and a solid preparation for preparing a buffer solution.

Abstract: A magnetic field detection sensor includes a magneto-impedance element and detects an external magnetic field from an output obtained by applying alternating current to the magneto-impedance element using a magneto-impedance effect. The magneto-impedance element includes a non-magnetic board and a magnetic film formed on a surface of the non-magnetic board, a longitudinal direction of the magnetic film is set as a detection direction of the external magnetic field, and magnetic anisotropy is provided such that a magnetization easy axis of the magnetic film is the same as the detection direction of the external magnetic field. The magnetic field detection sensor further includes a magnetic field generating portion which generates a magnetic field in a thickness direction of the magnetic film.

Abstract: Magnetic members of a high-sensitivity magnetoimpedance element and a low-sensitivity magnetoimpedance element are connected to each other in series, and the strength and direction of an external magnetic field is detected on the basis of an impedance variation of this series circuit. The output of a magnetic field detection sensor mainly reflects an impedance variation of the high-sensitivity magnetoimpedance element in a weak magnetic field range, and mainly reflects an impedance variation of the low-sensitivity magnetoimpedance element in a strong magnetic field range, whereby continuous detection is enabled in a wide range from a weak magnetic field to a strong magnetic field.