Abstract: A hydrogen detection device includes a bridge circuit including: a hydrogen sensor that is a first resistive element; a resistor that is a second resistive element; a reference element that is a third resistive element; and a resistor that is a fourth resistive element, and at least the hydrogen sensor and the reference element are provided on a single semiconductor chip. The hydrogen sensor includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a metal oxide layer, an insulating film, or the like, and the insulating film includes an opening through which part of the second electrode is exposed. The reference element includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a metal oxide layer, an insulating film, or the like, and the insulating film includes no opening through which part of the second electrode is exposed.

Abstract: A seat system includes a seat including a sensor configured to acquire information for detection of a motion of an occupant seated on a seat body, a terminal device configured to acquire the information from the sensor, and a server capable of communicating with the terminal device. The terminal device executes a game using the sensor based on the information, and acquires an execution result corresponding to the occupant for a game played by the occupant. The server generates integrated data by integrating execution results of the game acquired from another terminal device, and computes a reference value for execution results of the game based on the integrated data. The terminal device or the server assigns a difficulty level of the game for the terminal device based on the execution result corresponding to the occupant and the reference value. The terminal device reflects the difficulty level on the game.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus for use with an endoscope, and including a processor comprising hardware. The processor is configured to obtain an object distance, calculate dimensional characteristics defining apparent dimensions of an object in an image acquired by the endoscope, calculate scale information defining a relationship between the apparent dimensions and actual dimensions based on the object distance and the dimensional characteristics, and generate an indication pattern representing the actual dimensions based on the scale information.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes: an imaging device; a light source device; an illumination light control circuit; a first processing circuit; and a second processing circuit. The light source device emits first support illumination light in a first time period. The first processing circuit acquires a first support image obtained with the first support illumination light. The second processing circuit extracts first diagnosis support information on the basis of the first support image. The light source device emits second support illumination light being as a result of dimming control on the basis of the first diagnosis support information in a second time period. The first processing circuit acquires a second support image with the second support illumination light. The second processing circuit acquires support display information on the basis of the second support image. The first processing circuit executes image processing, based on the support display information, on the display image.

Abstract: A wireless communication apparatus comprises a communication module configured to perform wireless communication with a network outside a vehicle; and a first antenna connected to the communication module, wherein the wireless communication apparatus is mounted inside an instrument panel of the vehicle.

Abstract: A process plan creation system capable of easily creating a process plan of water pipe construction is obtained. A process plan creation system includes: an information acquirer that acquires water pipe-related information related to at least one of a diameter, a length, a type, the number, or arrangement of water pipes used for water pipe construction; a process time calculator that calculates a process time including a work time of each process of the water pipe construction based on the water pipe-related information acquired by the information acquirer; and a process plan creator that creates a process plan of at least a part of the water pipe construction by using the process time of each process calculated by the process time calculator.

Abstract: A gas sensor includes a gas detecting element that includes a first electrode, a metal oxide layer, and a second electrode; and a first insulating film that has an opening allowing the second electrode to be partially exposed therethrough and covers the first electrode, the metal oxide layer, and another part of the second electrode. The metal oxide layer has a characteristic where its resistance value changes as the second electrode makes contact with gas molecules including hydrogen atoms. A first step is provided at a portion lying on an interface between the metal oxide layer and the second electrode and located within the opening as viewed in plan view. A local region is provided in the metal oxide layer and near the first step. A degree of oxygen deficiency of the local region is greater than a degree of oxygen deficiency of other regions in the metal oxide layer.

Abstract: A thermal transfer recording medium includes: a base material layer; a welding layer; a first thermal transfer layer; and a second thermal transfer layer. The base material layer has a first surface and a second surface. The welding layer, the first thermal transfer layer, and the second thermal transfer layer are in direct contact with each other and are laminated in this order on the first surface of the base material layer. The welding layer has a solubility parameter higher than a solubility parameter of each of the base material layer and the first thermal transfer layer.

Abstract: When external forces are applied to both a base material layer and a second ink layer in directions away from each other in a first state in which a thermal transfer recording medium has been heated to a temperature higher than or equal to a first temperature and lower than or equal to a second temperature and subsequently cooled to a temperature lower than or equal to a third temperature, a breakage occurs between a first ink layer and the second ink layer or within the second ink layer. When the external forces are applied in a second state in which the thermal transfer recording medium has been heated to a temperature higher than the second temperature and subsequently cooled to a temperature lower than or equal to the third temperature, a breakage occurs between the first ink layer and the base material layer or within the first ink layer.

Abstract: A printing device conveys an ink ribbon and a printing medium in a sub-scanning direction. In the ink ribbon, a base layer, a first ink layer, and a second ink layer are overlaid in this order. A processor of the printing device supplies a first energy to a first heating element to heat the ink ribbon and supplies a second energy to a second heating element to heat the ink ribbon. The second energy is different from the first energy. The first heating element is one of a plurality of heating elements in a thermal head. The second heating element is different from the first heating element. The processor transfers both the first ink and the second ink onto the printing medium from the ink ribbon by supplying the first energy. The processor transfers the second ink onto the printing medium from the ink ribbon by supplying the second energy.

Abstract: A gas detection system is for detecting the remaining amount of gas in a gas tank that stores a predetermined gas. The gas detection system includes: a gas detector that detects the predetermined gas; and a shutter (e.g., a pressure detector) that is connected between the gas tank and the gas detector and opens and closes a path of the predetermined gas from the gas tank to the gas detector.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts can inhibit the G12C, G12D and/or G12V mutants of Kirsten rat sarcoma (KRAS) protein and are expected to have utility as therapeutic agents, for example, for treating cancer. The disclosure also provides pharmaceutical compositions which comprise compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The disclosure also relates to methods for use of the compounds or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts in the therapy and prophylaxis of cancer and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose.

Abstract: An anti-HBV agent according to the present invention contains as an active ingredient a substance that binds to LIPG and inhibits the function(s) of LIPG. The inventors of the present application have found that LIPG is a factor playing an important role in HBV attachment and uptake, and functions as a cofactor that supports HBV entry into cells independently of NTCP, and also contributes to HBV proliferation in cells. T The LIPG-binding substance binds to LIPG on the surface of liver cells to inhibit HBV attachment and uptake into cells and, when delivered into liver cells, binds to intracellular LIPG to block any step(s) in the intracellular HBV proliferation process, thereby exerting an anti-HBV activity.

Abstract: A hydrogen sensor includes a first electrode that is a planar electrode; a second electrode that is a planar electrode facing the first electrode and includes an exposed portion to be exposed to a gas containing hydrogen; a metal oxide layer disposed between the two facing surfaces of the first electrode and the second electrode and having the resistance value that is changed by the exposed portion being exposed to the gas; a first terminal, a second terminal, and a heat dissipation portion spaced apart from each other; one or more first vias provided above the second electrode and electrically connected to the first terminal and the second electrode; one or more second vias provided above the second electrode and electrically connected to the second terminal and the second electrode; and one or more third vias above the second electrode and in contact with the heat dissipation portion.

Abstract: A tape cassette includes: a tape roll which is a roll of a tape wound about an axis extending in a first direction; and a nipping member configured to nip the tape conveyed in a second direction in cooperation with a conveying roller of a printing device. The nipping member includes: a first region configured to face one end portion of the tape; a second region configured to face another end portion of the tape; and a third region positioned between the first region and the second region. The first region and an imaginary reference surface provide a first length in a third direction. The second region and the imaginary reference surface provide a second length in the third direction. The third region and the imaginary reference surface provide a third length in the third direction. The third length is greater than the first length and the second length.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle configured to reduce a power loss resulting from delivery of an engine torque to drive wheels. In the hybrid vehicle, a locking gear is reciprocated by an actuator between a locking position to be engaged with a flywheel gear and a disengagement position to be disengaged from the flywheel gear. An operating mode of the hybrid vehicle includes: a first mode in which the hybrid vehicle is propelled while engaging the locking gear with the flywheel gear; and a second mode in which the hybrid vehicle is propelled while disengaging the locking gear from the flywheel gear.

Abstract: A tape cassette used for a printer includes a thermal head and a cassette holder to which the tape cassette is attachable. The tape cassette includes a tape roll, a casing, a regulation guide and a pressure member. The tape roll is formed by winding a tape. The tape has a width defining a widthwise direction. The casing accommodates therein the tape roll. A tape conveying passage is defined in the casing. The regulation guide is positioned at the tape conveying passage to restrict displacement of the tape in the widthwise direction. The pressure member is positioned upstream of the regulation guide in a conveying direction of the tape and along the tape conveying passage. The pressure member is in contact with the tape in a contacting direction to apply pressing force to the tape in the contacting direction.

Abstract: A focus detection device, comprising an image sensor, and that performs focus detection by calculating evaluation values representing contrast based on an image signal, while executing a scan operation of the image sensor, comprising a positional change detection circuit for detecting positional change of the focus detection device, and a processor having a running time setting section and a control section, wherein the running time setting section sets running time to restrict focus movement range of the scan operation based on the positional change, and the control section performs focus detection by restricting focus movement rage of the scan operation based on the running time.

Abstract: A processing apparatus includes a driver configured to drive a controlled object, and a controller configured to control the driver by generating a command value to the driver based on a control error. The controller includes a first compensator configured to generate a first command value based on the control error, a second compensator configured to generate a second command value based on the control error, and an adder configured to obtain the command value by adding the first command value and the second command value. The second compensator includes a neural network for which a parameter value is decided by learning, and input parameters input to the neural network include at least one of a driving condition of the driver and an environment condition in a periphery of the controlled object in addition to the control error.

Abstract: A nucleic acid amplification method using a solid-phase carrier according to the present invention comprises: capturing a target nucleic acid comprising mRNA on a solid-phase carrier; carrying out complementary-strand synthesis on the solid phase; carrying out exonuclease treatment to degrade and remove unreacted target- capturing nucleic acid on the solid phase; and then carrying out mRNA degradation and homopolymer addition by TdT reaction in the presence of a chain-terminating nucleotide triphosphate. According to the method of the present invention, cDNA can be stably and highly efficiently amplified even from a small amount of sample even in cases where the ratio of the amount of enzyme to the DNA substrate on the solid phase is excessive, where the reaction time is excessive, and/or where reagents show lot-to-lot variation.