Abstract: An organic photoelectric conversion element, an imaging device, and an optical sensor, which can detect a plurality of wavelength regions by a single element structure, are provided. The photoelectric conversion element is formed by providing an organic photoelectric conversion portion including two or more types of organic semiconductor materials having different spectral sensitivities between the first and the second electrodes. Wavelength sensitivity characteristics of the photoelectric conversion element change according to a voltage (bias voltage) applied between the first and the second electrodes. The photoelectric conversion element is mounted in the imaging device and the optical sensor.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device includes: a photoelectric conversion layer which includes a thioindigo derivative.

Abstract: Image sensors, electronic apparatuses, and methods of manufacturing an image sensor are provided. More particularly, an image sensor having a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements included in a laminated body is provided. At least one of the photoelectric conversion elements includes organic photoelectric conversion elements. In addition, at least a first surface of the laminated body includes a curved light incident surface, which further includes a concave surface. The plurality of photoelectric conversion elements receive light through the concave light incident surface. The laminated body can be connected to a support structure.

Abstract: To provide a wireless power supply device and a wireless power supply method capable of supplying electric power by a wireless system, using a means other than radio waves. This wireless power supply device of the present invention is provided with (A) a thermoelectric generation device which performs thermoelectric generation in response to the change in atmospheric temperature, and (B) a temperature control device which periodically changes the atmospheric temperature of the thermoelectric generation device. Further, this wireless power supply method uses a wireless power supply device provided with a thermoelectric generation device and a temperature control device, wherein the atmospheric temperature of the thermoelectric generation device is periodically changed by the temperature control device, and the thermoelectric generation device performs thermoelectric generation in response to the change in the atmospheric temperature, and the obtained power is brought to the exterior.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device includes: a photoelectric conversion layer which includes a thioindigo derivative.

Abstract: A method of detecting a change in current is provided which includes irradiating light on at least one photoelectric conversion material layer, and detecting an increased change in current generated in the photoelectric conversion material layer. A photoelectric conversion apparatus is also provided and includes a photoelectric conversion element including a photoelectric conversion material layer, and a current detection circuit electrically connected to the photoelectric conversion element. In the photoelectric conversion apparatus, the current detection circuit detects an increased change in current generated in the photoelectric conversion material layer.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a capacitive touch member having a flexible shape or a stereoscopic shape and includes a light transmissive detection electrode, a manufacturing method therefor, and a capacitive touch detection apparatus including the capacitive touch member. [Solving Means] Produced is a capacitive touch member (10) including a film-like or plate-like support (1) that is formed of an insulating material and has a flexible shape or a stereoscopic shape, a detection electrode (2) that is arranged on at least a part of one surface of the support (1) and formed of a light transmissive conductive layer containing a carbon nano linear structure such as a carbon nanotube, and a lead-out wire (3) that is led out from the detection electrode (2).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for production of a titanium dioxide composite, the method including a step of preparing titanium dioxide nanowires, a step of dipping the titanium dioxide nanowires in a solution containing titanium oxysulfate and urea, thereby forming titanium dioxide fine particles on the surface of the titanium dioxide nanowires, and a step of recovering the titanium dioxide nanowires having the titanium dioxide fine particles formed on the surface thereof.