Abstract: A biological information analyzing device includes: an indicator extraction unit that creates, on the basis of blood pressure waveform time series data measured by a sensor that is worn on a user's body and can non-invasively measure the blood pressure waveform for each of heartbeats, a multidimensional graphic by plotting a plurality of points of data constituting one or more blood pressure waveforms selected from the blood pressure waveform time series data in a multidimensional space constructed from a plurality of axes including at least two axes corresponding to two types of feature amounts extracted from the blood pressure waveform, and extracts an indicator pertaining to a shape characteristic of the multidimensional graphic; and a processing unit that carries out a process based on the extracted indicator.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a needle-equipped outer tube includes a preheating step comprising heating a distal end connecting section to a temperature at or below a softening point of a material forming an outer tube member with a joint member inserted in a distal end connecting section of the outer tube member, and with a needle being inserted or inserted and fixed in the needle insertion hole; and a joint member welding step, performed after the preheating step, comprising thermally welding the joint member to the distal end connecting section of the outer tube member with a distal end portion of the joint member pressed toward the proximal end of the joint member by a pushing member with a pressing force in a range of 4 N to 30 N.

Abstract: A biological information measurement device includes: a pressure sensor which includes a plurality of pressure detecting elements arranged in one direction; a pressing mechanism which presses the pressure sensor against a wrist of a person to he measured; a biological information calculating section which calculates biological information based on information of pressure pulse waves which are detected by the pressure detecting elements; and a personal identifying section which determines whether the person to be measured is a registered user who is previously registered or not, based on data indicating relationships between information of pressure signals which are detected by the pressure detecting elements of the pressure sensor in a pressed state where the pressure sensor is pressed against the wrist by the pressing mechanism, and positions of the pressure detecting elements in the one direction.

Abstract: A biological information evaluation device which evaluates biological information measured from a person to be measured, and stored in a first storage section, includes: a biological information evaluating section which evaluates the biological information stored in the first storage section, based on reference data indicating a reference value of biological information in each of split time periods which are obtained by splitting one day into a plurality of time periods; and a reference data controller which controls the reference data to be used in evaluation of the biological information by the biological information evaluating section, based on at least calendar information at a measurement time of the biological information stored in the first storage section.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a needle-equipped outer tube includes a preheating step comprising heating a distal end connecting section to a temperature at or below a softening point of a material forming an outer tube member with a joint member inserted in a distal end connecting section of the outer tube member, and with a needle being inserted or inserted and fixed in the needle insertion hole; and a joint member welding step, performed after the preheating step, comprising thermally welding the joint member to the distal end connecting section of the outer tube member with a distal end portion of the joint member pressed toward the proximal end of the joint member by a pushing member with a pressing force in a range of 4 N to 30 N.

Abstract: A microphone has a base substrate having a main surface, an acoustic sensor mounted on the main surface, and a circuit element that processes a signal output from the acoustic sensor. The acoustic sensor has a sensor substrate having a first surface opposed to the base substrate, a second surface on a side opposite to the first surface, and a cavity formed while piercing the sensor substrate from the first surface to the second surface, and a movable electrode that covers the cavity from the second surface side. A through-hole is formed in the base substrate while piercing the base substrate in a thickness direction to communicate with the cavity. The through-hole overlaps the sensor substrate when viewed in the thickness direction of the base substrate.

Abstract: A microphone has a base substrate comprising a main surface, an acoustic sensor mounted on the main surface, and a circuit element stacked on the acoustic sensor. A hollow space is formed between the acoustic sensor and the circuit element. The acoustic sensor has a sensor substrate having a first surface opposed to the base substrate, a second surface on a side opposite to the first surface, and a cavity formed while recessed with respect to the second surface, and a movable electrode that covers the cavity from the second surface side. A through-hole is formed in the base substrate while piercing the base substrate in a thickness direction. A communication hole is formed in the sensor substrate while piercing the sensor substrate from the first surface to the second surface. The communication hole causes the through-hole and the hollow space to communicate with each other.

Abstract: A microphone has a base substrate comprising a main surface, an acoustic sensor mounted on the main surface, and a circuit element stacked on the acoustic sensor. A hollow space is formed between the acoustic sensor and the circuit element. The acoustic sensor has a sensor substrate having a first surface opposed to the base substrate, a second surface on a side opposite to the first surface, and a cavity formed while recessed with respect to the second surface, and a movable electrode that covers the cavity from the second surface side. A through-hole is formed in the base substrate while piercing the base substrate in a thickness direction. A communication hole is formed in the sensor substrate while piercing the sensor substrate from the first surface to the second surface. The communication hole causes the through-hole and the hollow space to communicate with each other.

Abstract: A microphone has a base substrate having a main surface, an acoustic sensor mounted on the main surface, and a circuit element that processes a signal output from the acoustic sensor. The acoustic sensor has a sensor substrate having a first surface opposed to the base substrate, a second surface on a side opposite to the first surface, and a cavity formed while piercing the sensor substrate from the first surface to the second surface, and a movable electrode that covers the cavity from the second surface side. A through-hole is formed in the base substrate while piercing the base substrate in a thickness direction to communicate with the cavity. The through-hole overlaps the sensor substrate when viewed in the thickness direction of the base substrate.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a needle-equipped outer tube includes providing a needle; providing a joint member having a needle insertion hole into which the needle is insertable; providing an outer tube comprising a connection section at a first axial end portion of the outer tube; pressing the joint member, with the needle located in the needle insertion hole, toward the connection section, such that the joint member engages with the connection section of the outer tube; and thermally welding the needle and the joint member, as well as the joint member and the connection section, such that the needle is joined to the joint member, and the joint member is joined to the connection section of the outer tube.

Abstract: An optical wiring mounted on an electronic device has a light transmission path for transmitting an optical signal. A function layer that reduces friction generated when coming in contact with a structural body in the electronic device to lower than when the light transmission path comes in contact with the structural body, and that bends according to deformation of the light transmission path, is arranged.

Abstract: A valve body is formed from an elastic member in the form of an elliptic or circular film (disk shape) having an upper face and a lower face. The valve body has an opening and closing section which is opened and closed in response to insertion and pulling out of a dilator and is formed from a first slit, a second slit, a second concave portion and two third concave portions. A pair of ribs and six projections are formed on the lower face side of the valve body. The ribs are disposed in opposing relationship to each other with the second slit interposed therebetween and extend along the lower face. Further, the projections are disposed such that they are positioned on the inner side of the ribs and are opposed to each other with the second slit interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A valve body formed from an elastic member in the form of an elliptical or circular film (disk shape) has upper and lower surfaces. A first concave portion is formed on the upper surface side of the valve body. The valve body further has an opening and closing section which is opened and closed in response to insertion and pulling out of a dilator and is formed from a first slit, a second slit, a second concave portion and two third concave portions. The second concave portion is formed at a portion of the concave surface side of the valve body corresponding to an intersecting portion, and the third concave portions are formed at the opposite end portions of the first slit. The second concave portion extends, in a thickness wise direction of the valve body, to an intermediate portion of the first slit but not to the second slit.

Abstract: A valve body is formed from an elastic member in the form of an elliptic or circular film (disk shape) having an upper face and a lower face. The valve body has an opening and closing section which is opened and closed in response to insertion and pulling out of a dilator and is formed from a first slit, a second slit, a second concave portion and two third concave portions. A pair of ribs and six projections are formed on the lower face side of the valve body. The ribs are disposed in opposing relationship to each other with the second slit interposed therebetween and extend along the lower face. Further, the projections are disposed such that they are positioned on the inner side of the ribs and are opposed to each other with the second slit interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A valve body formed from an elastic member in the form of an elliptical or circular film (disk shape) has upper and lower surfaces. A first concave portion is formed on the upper surface side of the valve body. The valve body further has an opening and closing section which is opened and closed in response to insertion and pulling out of a dilator and is formed from a first slit, a second slit, a second concave portion and two third concave portions. The second concave portion is formed at a portion of the concave surface side of the valve body corresponding to an intersecting portion, and the third concave portions are formed at the opposite end portions of the first slit. The second concave portion extends, in a thickness wise direction of the valve body, to an intermediate portion of the first slit but not to the second slit.

Abstract: A syringe (and a prefilled syringe) of a structure with ventilation means allowing a pusher to be easily pushed or pulled in use, providing an excellent operability of discharging (injecting) chemicals, making it hard for foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter into a syringe outer tube when not in use during storage or transporation, capable of assuring, by itself, the sanitation of the syringe outer tube when not in use, and allowed to be shipped without individually packaging the syringe with packaging material, wherein, as more desirable embodiments, the aseptic condition in the outer tube can be surely maintained even if the push and pull operations of the pusher are performed and, even if the pusher is pushed when not in use, a gasket does not move in tip direction and the arrangement of the pusher at the time of shipping can be stably maintained.

Abstract: A syringe (and a prefilled syringe) of a structure with ventilation means allowing a pusher to be easily pushed or pulled in use, providing an excellent operability of discharging (injecting) chemicals, making it hard for foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter into a syringe outer tube when not in use during storage or transporation, capable of assuring, by itself, the sanitation of the syringe outer tube when not in use, and allowed to be shipped without individually packaging the syringe with packaging material, wherein, as more desirable embodiments, the aseptic condition in the outer tube can be surely maintained even if the push and pull operations of the pusher are performed and, even if the pusher is pushed when not in use, a gasket does not move in tip direction and the arrangement of the pusher at the time of shipping can be stably maintained.

Abstract: A syringe (1) of pre-filled type having chemicals (100) stored therein beforehand, comprising an outer tube (2), a gasket (3) slidable in the outer tube (2), a pusher (4) for movably operating the gasket (3) in the longitudinal direction of the outer tube (2), a sealing film (5) for sealing the base end opening of the outer tube (2), and a support member (6) for supporting the pusher (4) generally co-axially with the outer tube (2) on the base end side of the sealing film (5), wherein a rupture part (44) formed of a sharp projection is provided at the tip part of the pusher (4), the pusher (4) is locked to the support member (6) before use and, when the pusher (4) is rotated in a specified direction, the pusher (4) is unlocked while moving in the tip end direction thereof and, upon the unlocking, the rupture part (44) pierces the sealing film (5) to rupture and unseal the sealing film, whereby an operation to peel off and remove the sealing film for sealing the base end opening of the outer tube can be elimin

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a phospholipid in an aqueous system in which hydrolysis is extremely controlled, and the synthetic yield is improved. A process for exchanging a base of a phospholipid as a raw material by subjecting the phospholipid to the action of phospholipase D in the presence of a receptor having a hydroxyl group, in which the reaction is carried out in an aqueous system, a phospholipid adsorbed on a carrier is used as a raw material phospholipid, and the receptor and the phospholipase D are used in free forms.

Abstract: There is provided an agent for increasing brown fat, comprising a conjugated linoleic acid as an active ingredient.