Abstract: An object of the present application is to provide a canine filariasis control agent for an animal, which is administered to a subject animal to exert an excellent effect and a method of using a canine filariasis control agent for a subject animal using the same. The present invention provides a benzimidazole compound represented by general formula (1): wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or the like; Y1, Y2, Y3, Z1, and Z4 represent a hydrogen atom or the like; Z2 and Z3 represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or the like; R1 represents a haloalkyl group or the like; and X represents an oxygen atom or the like, or a salt thereof. The present invention also provides a canine filariasis control agent for an animal, containing the same as an active ingredient, a method of using the same, and the like.

Abstract: A learning device is configured to perform learning of a decision tree. The learning device includes a gradient output unit and a branch score calculator. The gradient output unit is configured to output a cumulative sum of gradient information corresponding to each value of a feature amount of learning data. The branch score calculator is configured to calculate a branch score used for determining a branch condition for a node of the decision tree, from the cumulative sum without using a dividing circuit.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to develop and provide a new drug that has an activity against canine filariasis having concerns about the possibility of developing resistance to addictive agents due to long-term use of canine filariasis control agents and that can be used to treat infections caused by canine filariasis. The present invention provides a benzimidazole compound represented by general formula (1): wherein R, Y1, Y2, Y3, and Y4 represent a hydrogen atom or the like, and X represents an alkynyl group or the like, or a salt thereof. The present invention also provides a canine filariasis control agent for an animal, containing the same as an active ingredient, and a method of using the same.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a diesel engine, a heater to heat a gas to be supplied to a combustion chamber of the diesel engine, and a controller to execute an afterglow routine to cause the heater to operate. The controller is configured or programmed to execute the afterglow routine in response to the diesel engine being started, an elapse of a predetermined stop time since an end of a previous execution of the afterglow routine, and the work vehicle being in a warming-up state.

Abstract: A heating device includes a rotatable film, a heater disposed inside the film and including a substrate that extends along a first direction and having two surfaces opposite to each other, and a heater element on one of the surfaces of the substrate, and a heat conductor including a first portion contacting the other surface of the substrate, and a second portion that is adjacent to the first portion in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and does not contact the other surface of the substrate. A width of the second portion is wider than the heater element in the second direction.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: generate multiple two-dimensional (2D) projection images from three-dimensional (3D) model data that displays product manufacturing information about a shape of a product, the 2D projection images obtained through projection of the product in multiple directions; and generate 2D drawing data where the 2D projection images are placed, in a manner that satisfies a preset layout rule, on multiple sheet regions of a number and of a sheet size determined in accordance with the preset layout rule.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes an openable and closable bonnet that covers an engine and is rockable with respect to a body frame, a pin that is provided on the body frame side, and a lock that is provided on the bonnet side and is switchable between a locked state in which the bonnet is locked by the lock engaging with the pin and an unlocked state in which the bonnet is not locked by the lock not engaging with the pin.

Abstract: An imaging system includes a terminal device that includes an imaging sensor, and a head mounted display device that receives an image captured by the imaging sensor from the terminal device and displays the captured image. The imaging system includes at least one memory and at least one processor which function as: a detecting unit configured to detect the display device from the captured image; and a display control unit configured to control display of the captured image on the display device, based on a detection result of the display device using the detecting unit.

Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a fixing portion to which a lamp is fixed, and a support portion that supports the fixing portion and is capable of switching a position of the fixing portion between a use position where at least a portion of the lamp is located outside a vehicle body with respect to a fender and a storage position where the lamp is located inside the vehicle body with respect to the fender.

Abstract: A control apparatus of controlling imaging of an object includes a memory storing instructions, and a processor configured to execute the instructions to acquire information about three-dimensional space as an imaging target, dispose a virtual figure in the three-dimensional space, designate a search area to search the three-dimensional space for the object based on the virtual figure, and perform at least one of focus control and continuous imaging control for the object existing within the search area.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a browning agent for food product, which is capable of browning a food product in a step of heat-cooking the food product. According to the present invention, provided are: a browning agent for food product, comprising glycosidase, polyphenol oxidase or cellulase; a food product comprising the browning agent for food product; and a method for browning a food product, comprising adding glycosidase, polyphenol oxidase or cellulase to the food product, and then heating the food product.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a diesel engine, a heater to heat a gas to be supplied to a combustion chamber of the diesel engine, and a controller to execute an afterglow routine to cause the heater to operate. The controller is configured or programmed to execute the afterglow routine in response to the diesel engine being started, an elapse of a predetermined stop time since an end of a previous execution of the afterglow routine, and the work vehicle being in a warming-up state.

Abstract: An agent device includes a microphone configured to collect a speech sound inside a vehicle cabin, a speaker configured to output a speech sound inside the vehicle cabin, and a plurality of agent function elements having different functions. Each of the plurality of agent function elements generates a speech sound of an agent that speaks to an occupant of a vehicle on the basis of a meaning of the speech sound collected by the microphone, causes the speaker to output the generated speech sound of the agent. The agent function element serving as a main agent that has a dialogue with the occupant is switched on the basis of content of the speech sound collected by the microphone.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a processing technique whereby the flavor of a chickpea milk can be improved. According to this method of manufacturing a processed chickpea milk including a step for treating a chickpea milk with a protein deamidase, the flavor of the chickpea milk can be improved.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a processing technique whereby the flavor of a coconut milk can be improved. According to this method of manufacturing a processed coconut milk including a step for treating a coconut milk with a protein deamidase, the flavor of the coconut milk can be improved.

Abstract: Crop production in agriculture, horticulture, and the like has still been significantly damaged by pests and the like, and pests that are resistant to existing drugs have appeared. Due to such concerns, it is desired to develop novel insecticidal agents and acaricides. The present invention has found that a compound represented by general formula (1): wherein X and Y represent an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, R2 represents a substituted phenyl group or the like, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, and R4 represents a phenyl group or the like, or a salt thereof has a high insecticidal effect on pests in agriculture and horticulture, and the like. The present invention provides an agricultural and horticultural insecticidal agent containing the compound or a salt thereof as an active ingredient, and a method of use thereof.

Abstract: Crop production in agriculture, horticulture, and the like has still been significantly damaged by pests and the like, and pests that are resistant to existing drugs have appeared. Due to such concerns, it is desired to develop novel insecticidal agents and acaricides. The present invention provides a compound represented by general formula (1): wherein X and Y represent an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, R2 represents a substituted phenyl group or the like, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, and R4 represents a phenyl group or the like, or a salt thereof, an agricultural and horticultural insecticidal agent containing the compound as an active ingredient, and a method of use thereof.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a fender covering a rear wheel, a seat base to which the fender is fixed and on which a seat is installed, a step above or below the seat base and to which the seat base is fixed, and a first vibration insulating portion having a vibration insulating property and interposed between the step and the seat base.

Abstract: An image capture apparatus that is remotely controllable by an operation apparatus, and comprises an image capturing unit, a communication unit, an image processing unit that detects an object in a captured image, and a control unit that performs framing control based on a framing operation of the operation apparatus. The image processing unit calculates a framing control amount based on a delay time in communication processing with the operation apparatus, a predicted movement amount of the object in the delay time, an actual movement amount of the object before and after the delay time, and a framing operation amount received from the operation apparatus, and the control unit performs the framing control based on the framing control amount.