Abstract: A print head includes a generation portion that amplifies an input signal to generate a drive signal, an ejection portion that includes a first driving element driven by a drive signal, and ejects a liquid in response to the drive of the first driving element, a supply portion that includes a first switch for switching between supply and non-supply of the drive signal to the first driving element, and a sound emitting portion that includes a second driving element driven by the drive signal, and a second switch for switching between supply and non-supply of the drive signal to the second driving element, and emits sound in response to the drive of the second driving element, in which the first switch and the second switch are turned on exclusively.

Abstract: Provided is a system that includes an electronic clinical record server configured to manage patient attributes and main medical information records, an information sharing server configured to manage accompanying medical information records which the electronic clinical record server does not manage, and a user terminal connected to the electronic clinical record server and the information sharing server via a network and configured to enable a staff member to enter and view the main and accompanying medical information records, and where the information sharing server is configured to integrate and manage the accompanying medical information records relating to the respective services as shared medical information records based on a prescribed format, and to provide the shared medical information records to the user terminal.

Abstract: All-solid-state capacitor includes an inorganic solid electrolyte, and a pair of current collectors disposed so that the inorganic solid electrolyte is interposed therebetween. In the all-solid-state capacitor, the inorganic solid electrolyte has a polycrystalline structure composed of crystal particles and crystal grain boundaries formed between the crystal particles. In a first crystal particle included in the crystal particles, a domain located near the crystal grain boundaries is larger in size than a domain located near the center.

Abstract: All-solid-state capacitor includes an inorganic solid electrolyte, and a pair of current collectors disposed so that the inorganic solid electrolyte is interposed therebetween. In the all-solid-state capacitor, the inorganic solid electrolyte has a polycrystalline structure composed of crystal particles and crystal grain boundaries formed between the crystal particles. In a first crystal particle included in the crystal particles, a domain located near the crystal grain boundaries is larger in size than a domain located near the center.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a photoelectric conversion device with high photoelectric conversion efficiency that improves reliability by increasing contact force between a light absorbing layer and an electrode layer. The photoelectric conversion device includes an electrode layer, and a light absorbing layer located on the electrode layer. The light absorbing layer contains a compound semiconductor. The light absorbing layer comprises a first layer close to the electrode layer and a second layer located on the first layer. The first layer has a void ratio lower than that of the second layer.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion element, a photoelectric conversion device and a method for manufacturing a photoelectric conversion element are disclosed. The photoelectric conversion element includes a lower electrode layer, a light absorption layer on the lower electrode layer and a semiconductor layer on the light absorption layer. The light absorption layer includes a group I-III-VI compound containing a group I-B element, a group III-B element, and Se. The semiconductor layer includes a group III-VI compound containing a group III-B element, S, and Se. The composition in atomic percent of Se of the group III-VI compound of the semiconductor layer at a side of the light absorption layer is higher than that at a side opposite to the light absorption layer. The photoelectric conversion device includes the aforementioned photoelectric conversion element.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a photoelectric conversion device with high photoelectric conversion efficiency. The photoelectric conversion device includes an electrode layer, and a light absorbing layer located on the electrode layer. The light absorbing layer is comprised of a plurality of stacked semiconductor layers containing a chalcopyrite-based compound semiconductor. The semiconductor layers contain oxygen. A molar concentration of the oxygen in surfaces and their vicinities of the semiconductor layers where the semiconductor layers are stacked on each other is higher than average molar concentrations of the oxygen in the semiconductor layers.

Abstract: It is aimed to provide a photoelectric conversion device having high adhesion between a first semiconductor layer and an electrode layer as well as high photoelectric conversion efficiency. A photoelectric conversion device comprises an electrode layer, a first semiconductor layer located on the electrode layer and comprising a chalcopyrite-based compound semiconductor of group I-III-VI and oxygen, and a second semiconductor layer located on the first semiconductor layer and forming a pn junction with the first semiconductor layer. In the photoelectric conversion device, the first semiconductor layer has a higher molar concentration of oxygen in a part located on the electrode layer side with respect to a center portion in a lamination direction of the first semiconductor layer than a molar concentration of oxygen in the whole of the first semiconductor layer.

Abstract: It is aimed to provide a photoelectric conversion device having high adhesion between a first semiconductor layer and an electrode layer as well as high photoelectric conversion efficiency. A photoelectric conversion device comprises an electrode layer, a first semiconductor layer located on the electrode layer and comprising a chalcopyrite-based compound semiconductor of group I-III-VI and oxygen, and a second semiconductor layer located on the first semiconductor layer and forming a pn junction with the first semiconductor layer. In the photoelectric conversion device, the first semiconductor layer has a higher molar concentration of oxygen in a part located on the electrode layer side with respect to a center portion in a lamination direction of the first semiconductor layer than a molar concentration of oxygen in the whole of the first semiconductor layer.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a photoelectric conversion device with high photoelectric conversion efficiency. The photoelectric conversion device includes an electrode layer, and a light absorbing layer located on the electrode layer. The light absorbing layer is comprised of a plurality of stacked semiconductor layers containing a chalcopyrite-based compound semiconductor. The semiconductor layers contain oxygen. A molar concentration of the oxygen in surfaces and their vicinities of the semiconductor layers where the semiconductor layers are stacked on each other is higher than average molar concentrations of the oxygen in the semiconductor layers.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a photoelectric conversion device with high photoelectric conversion efficiency that improves reliability by increasing contact force between a light absorbing layer and an electrode layer. The photoelectric conversion device includes an electrode layer, and a light absorbing layer located on the electrode layer. The light absorbing layer contains a compound semiconductor. The light absorbing layer comprises a first layer close to the electrode layer and a second layer located on the first layer. The first layer has a void ratio lower than that of the second layer.

Abstract: A phosphor operable to absorb ultraviolet or visible light and emit visible light with longer wavelength and a process for producing same is disclosed. A wavelength converter phosphor material comprising Eu, Mg, Mn, and Si as essential components converts the wavelength of light emitted from a light-emitting element such as a light emitting diode (LED) into a changed wavelength for emission. An illumination device such as a luminaire may be equipped with the wavelength converter.

Abstract: A phosphor operable to absorb ultraviolet or visible light and emit visible light with longer wavelength and a process for producing same is disclosed. A wavelength converter phosphor material comprising Eu, Mg, Mn, and Si as essential components converts the wavelength of light emitted from a light-emitting element such as a light emitting diode (LED) into a changed wavelength for emission. An illumination device such as a luminaire may be equipped with the wavelength converter.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous gel preparation for covering wounds which contains a paste having a gel strength, in water, of 7.5 to 100 g. Such a wound covering preparation is effective for promoting wound healing, is capable of absorbing exudate sufficiently, does not adhere to the wound surface and can be held at the affected part stably.

Abstract: This invention relates to an intra-articular preparation for the treatment of arthropathy, which comprises microcapsules of (a) a high-molecular substance, which has biodegradability and biocompatibility, and (b) a drug. When applied directly to a joint area, this preparation can achieve a high drug concentration at the target area, can inhibit occurrence of general side effect, and can maintain drug efficacy over a long term. The preparation can therefore alleviate the burden on the patient.

Abstract: This invention relates to a drug composition with a controlled drug release rate. The drug composition comprises: a matrix formed of the following ingredients (a) and (b): (a) a biodegradable, biocompatible high-molecular substance and/or polyvalent metal ions or polyvalent metal ion source, and (b) hyaluronic acid or a salt thereof; and a drug incorporated as an ingredient (c) in said matrix. The drug composition has biodegradability and biocompatibility, permits easy control of a release rate of the drug, and can persistently exhibit its pharmacological effect over a long time.

Abstract: A hydrophilic adhesive mass contains 0.05 to 10 wt. % of a copolymer of an aminoalkyl (meth)acrylate and an alkyl (meth)acrylate. This hydrophilic adhesive mass is excellent in adhesiveness, and especially when combined with a pharmacologically active ingredient, is suitable for use in providing hydrophilic plasters.

Abstract: This invention relates to an intra-articular preparation for the treatment of arthropathy, which comprises microcapsules of (a) a high-molecular substance, which has biodegradability and biocompatibility, and (b) a drug. When applied directly to a joint area, this preparation can achieve a high drug concentration at the target area, can inhibit occurrence of general side effect, and can maintain drug efficacy over a long term. The preparation can therefore alleviate the burden on the patient.

Abstract: An anti-inflammatory analgesic plaster carries thereon a base which comprises piroxicam and a polyoxyethylene nonionic surfactant having 5-15 moles of added ethylene oxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sustained-release suppository preparation characterized by comprising an acidic drug or a salt thereof which can be absorbed by rectal administration and an acidic compound or a pH buffering agent. The sustained-release suppository preparation of the present invention exhibits no rapid increase in blood concentration immediately after the administration and maintains its action for a long period of time. Thus, it is safer and exhibits a better therapeutic effect.