Abstract: The present disclosure promotes distribution of sensor data among a plurality of business operators. A controller that an information processing system according to the present disclosure includes collects first data including a plurality of items and personal information from mobile bodies belonging to a first business operator. The controller converts the first data to second data not being usable to identify individuals. The controller provides data in a range decided based on content of a predetermined data use contract, among the second data, to a second business operator. The controller calculates a consideration for the data that is to be paid by the second business operator, based on a data use record of the second business operator.

Abstract: A therapeutic-substance carrying/administering appliance includes a cylindrical outer sheath; a slide member installed in the cylindrical outer sheath to be slidable therein; and a sheet supporting member, connected to a distal end of the slide member and made of a resilient material, for supporting a sheet-shaped therapeutic substance. The sheet supporting member is held in a flat unrolled shape in a free state in which the sheet supporting member projects outwardly from a distal end of the cylindrical outer sheath. When the sheet supporting member is in the free state, sliding the slide member in a retracting direction causes the sheet supporting member to contact the distal end of the cylindrical outer sheath, and subsequently further moving the slide member in the retracting direction causes the sheet supporting member to be retracted into the cylindrical outer sheath while being deformed into a tubular shape.

Abstract: A therapeutic-substance carrying/administering appliance includes a cylindrical outer sheath; a slide member installed in the cylindrical outer sheath to be slidable therein; and a sheet supporting member, connected to a distal end of the slide member and made of a resilient material, for supporting a sheet-shaped therapeutic substance. The sheet supporting member is held in a flat unrolled shape in a free state in which the sheet supporting member projects outwardly from a distal end of the cylindrical outer sheath. When the sheet supporting member is in the free state, sliding the slide member in a retracting direction causes the sheet supporting member to contact the distal end of the cylindrical outer sheath, and subsequently further moving the slide member in the retracting direction causes the sheet supporting member to be retracted into the cylindrical outer sheath while being deformed into a tubular shape.

Abstract: To provide a printing system and method in which verification of a printed sample prepared by DTP printing, and delivery of a completed printed matter, can be performed simply and in a short period of time. The printing system includes: a computer for preparing printing information, and a gateway server connected to the computer, which are provided to a printed matter preparer; and a printing apparatus having an allocated IP address, which is provided to a printed matter customer. The gateway server of the printed matter preparer is connected to the printing apparatus of the printed matter customer via an internet. When the computer of the printed matter preparer designates the IP address allocated to the printed matter customer and issues a command for outputting the printing information, the gateway server, in place of the computer, issues a command for outputting the printing information via the internet to the printing apparatus of the printed matter customer, which has the allocated IP address.

Abstract: The present invention provides a design method, which makes the product development more efficient. The design is performed with the process including the following steps; a first step to prepare a three-dimensional CAM model S11, a second step to perform a CAE analysis for the three-dimensional CAM model S12, a third step to correct the three-dimensional CAM model on the basis of the CAE analysis if the defects exist S14, a fourth step to manufacture a mold on the basis of the three-dimensional CAM model S17, a fifth step to manufacture a trial product with the mold S18, a sixth step to test the trial product S19, a seventh step to correct the three-dimensional CAM model if the defects exist S21, an eighth step to iterate the fourth through seventh steps until the defects are solved (S21, S16 through S20), a ninth step to prepare the drawings on basis of the three-dimensional CAM model obtained at the eighth step S22.

Abstract: To provide a printing system and method in which verification of a printed sample prepared by DTP printing, and delivery of a completed printed matter, can be performed simply and in a short period of time. The printing system includes: a computer for preparing printing information, and a gateway server connected to the computer, which are provided to a printed matter preparer; and a printing apparatus having an allocated IP address, which is provided to a printed matter customer. The gateway server of the printed matter preparer is connected to the printing apparatus of the printed matter customer via an internet. When the computer of the printed matter preparer designates the IP address allocated to the printed matter customer and issues a command for outputting the printing information, the gateway server, in place of the computer, issues a command for outputting the printing information via the internet to the printing apparatus of the printed matter customer, which has the allocated IP address.

Abstract: The present invention provides a design method, which makes the product development more efficient. The design is performed with the process including the following steps; a first step to prepare a three-dimensional CAM model S11, a second step to perform a CAE analysis for the three-dimensional CAM model S12, a third step to correct the three-dimensional CAM model on the basis of the CAE analysis if the defects exist S14, a fourth step to manufacture a mold on the basis of the three-dimensional CAM model S17, a fifth step to manufacture a trial product with the mold S18, a sixth step to test the trial product S19, a seventh step to correct the three-dimensional CAM model if the defects exist S21, an eighth step to iterate the fourth through seventh steps until the defects are solved (S21, S16 through S20), a ninth step to prepare the drawings on basis of the three-dimensional CAM model obtained at the eighth step S22.

Abstract: A water-based ink composition for a ball-point pen comprises: a colorant selected from dyes or pigments; a water-soluble organic solvent; water; and a metal salt and/or an amine salt of N-acyl sarcosine. This ink can effectively prevent the wear of a ball seat of the pen caused by the rotation of a ball of the same to make it possible to keep good ink-discharging properties of the pen, whereby a smooth writing of the pen can be performed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a centrifugal spark-advance control device for an ignition system of an internal combustion engine, comprising: a base plate which rotates at a speed corresponding to the rotational speed of the engine; a timing plate which is rotatably supported on the base plate; a spring for biasing the timing plate in a certain direction; a centrifugal weight which is pivoted to the base plate at a point spaced from the center of gravity of the centrifugal weight and which is provided with a cam surface for rotatably driving the timing plate in an opposite direction against the biasing force of the spring by cooperating with a corresponding cam follower surface provided in the timing plate; a spark generating device coupled to the timing plate for generating ignition sparks in synchronism with the rotational angle of the timing plate; a mass member attached to the timing plate by way of an elastic member.

Abstract: A rigid marine sail comprises a vertical mast secured onto a deck of a ship; at least one pivot shaft provided substantially in parallel with the mast; a left sail portion and a right sail portion pivotally secured respectively to the left side and the right side of the mast in parallel therewith through the at least one pivot shaft; and at least one drive mechanism for symmetrically pivoting the left sail portion and the right sail portion relative to the mast around the pivot shaft between a deployed position and a folded position.