Abstract: An electronic component housing package includes an insulating substrate having an upper surface including a mount for an electronic component, a frame-shaped metallized layer surrounding the mount on the upper surface of the insulating substrate, and a metal frame joined to the frame-shaped metallized layer with a brazing material. The frame-shaped metallized layer includes a first sloping portion sloping inwardly from an upper surface to an inner peripheral surface. The brazing material includes a fillet portion formed between an upper outer periphery of the frame-shaped metallized layer and the metal frame, and a filling portion formed between the first sloping portion and the metal frame.

Abstract: An electronic component housing package includes an insulating substrate having an upper surface including a mount for an electronic component, a frame-shaped metallized layer surrounding the mount on the upper surface of the insulating substrate, and a metal frame joined to the frame-shaped metallized layer with a brazing material. The frame-shaped metallized layer includes a first sloping portion sloping inwardly from an upper surface to an inner peripheral surface. The brazing material includes a fillet portion formed between an upper outer periphery of the frame-shaped metallized layer and the metal frame, and a filling portion formed between the first sloping portion and the metal frame.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus includes a storage unit, a ultrasonic probe, a transmission/reception unit, a measured value calculation unit, a distance calculation unit, and a determination unit. The storage unit stores data of a state space based on a first measured values of a measurement item associated with an able-bodied person. The transmission/reception unit transmits ultrasonic waves to a subject via an ultrasonic probe, and generates reception signals corresponding to an ultrasonic waves reflected by the subject. The measured value calculation unit calculates a second measured value of the measurement item associated with the subject based on the reception signals. The distance calculation unit calculates a Mahalanobis distance of the subject based on the state space and the second measured value. The determination unit compares the Mahalanobis distance with a threshold to determine whether the subject has the disease evaluated by the measurement item.

Abstract: Transmitting and receiving ultrasound with repetition frequency that corresponds to velocity range indicating the measurable velocity to and from a diagnostic site that contains moving fluid within a body to be examined. Generating Doppler spectrum image showing velocity of moving fluid based on signals obtained from transmission and reception of ultrasound. Storing modeled value based on model correlating standard blood velocity waveform with an ECG waveform. Calculating measured blood velocity waveform based on spectrum image of a specified patient. Acquiring ECG waveform at timing corresponding to measured blood velocity waveform. Estimating blood velocity waveform excluding effects of valve signals of patient based on measured blood velocity waveform, ECG waveform, and modeled value.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus includes a storage unit, a ultrasonic probe, a transmission/reception unit, a measured value calculation unit, a distance calculation unit, and a determination unit. The storage unit stores data of a state space based on a first measured values of a measurement item associated with an able-bodied person. The transmission/reception unit transmits ultrasonic waves to a subject via an ultrasonic probe, and generates reception signals corresponding to an ultrasonic waves reflected by the subject. The measured value calculation unit calculates a second measured value of the measurement item associated with the subject based on the reception signals. The distance calculation unit calculates a Mahalanobis distance of the subject based on the state space and the second measured value. The determination unit compares the Mahalanobis distance with a threshold to determine whether the subject has the disease evaluated by the measurement item.

Abstract: Real-time display of a three-dimensional ultrasonic image in which there is little time delay, power required for transmission of an ultrasonic wave is reduced, and heterogeneousness of received beams is almost solved is performed by executing multi-beam reception while performing frequency demodulation of a reflected wave obtained as a result of transmission of a frequency-modulated continuous ultrasonic wave to the subject body. As a demodulation method, for example, a multi-phase demodulation method of obtaining the distance resolution in multi-beam reception by performing (multi-phase) demodulation while changing the phases of transmission modulation and reception modulation for every range in the range direction (beam direction).

Abstract: A low-temperature-slush-fluid producing apparatus capable of achieving an increased weight solidification rate of slush fluid is provided. A low-temperature-slush-fluid producing apparatus includes a slush-fluid producing unit that includes a heat exchanger having a heat-transfer surface and disposed in a liquid-phase low-temperature fluid L stored in a container and scraping means for scraping a solid-phase low-temperature fluid formed on a surface of the heat-transfer surface; and a cryogenic-fluid generating unit for supplying into the interior of the heat-transfer surface a cryogenic fluid having a lower temperature than the liquid-phase low-temperature fluid L stored in the container.

Abstract: A low-temperature-fluid storage tank capable of efficiently increasing the pressure of fluid without heating the fluid is provided. There is provided a booster pump which includes a piston having a piston head and a piston rod and a cylinder having a compression chamber that accommodates the piston head so that a fluid is compressed by one end surface of the piston head. The piston head is provided with a bellows for separating a space adjacent to the piston rod from a space adjacent to the cylinder in the compression chamber.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a photo detector that can be arranged in a matrix pattern (in a three-dimensional pattern) and a photo detection apparatus in which the photo detectors are arranged in a matrix pattern (in a three-dimensional pattern). In a photo detector for generating an electrical signal based on the intensity of a light received by a photo detection element, the photo detector comprises a flexible wiring substrate for mounting the photo detection element and the photo detection element electrically connected to the flexible wiring substrate for mounting the photo detection element.

Abstract: Transmitting and receiving ultrasound with repetition frequency that corresponds to velocity range indicating the measurable velocity to and from a diagnostic site that contains moving fluid within a body to be examined. Generating Doppler spectrum image showing velocity of moving fluid based on signals obtained from transmission and reception of ultrasound. Storing modeled value based on model correlating standard blood velocity waveform with an ECG waveform. Calculating measured blood velocity waveform based on spectrum image of a specified patient. Acquiring ECG waveform at timing corresponding to measured blood velocity waveform. Estimating blood velocity waveform excluding effects of valve signals of patient based on measured blood velocity waveform, ECG waveform, and modeled value.

Abstract: A rotator supporting mechanism in a microgravitational rotating apparatus includes a magnetic bearing of the rotator so as to effect a vibration control. Recess portions 10a, 10b are provided in a casing 10. Coils 1, 2 of the magnetic bearings 11, 12 and vibration sensors 3, 4 are arranged in the recess portions 10a, 10b being fitted to the casing 10 side. A rotary shaft 30 has its upper end inserted into the recess portion 10a and its lower end inserted into the recess portion 10b and connected to a motor 13. Both ends of the rotary shaft 30 are supported by a magnetic force. Arms 24–27, extending horizontally along X and Y axes, each have one end fitted to the rotary shaft 30 and the other end fitted with experimental boxes 20–23. Objects such as plants and animals, etc. are placed in the boxes 20–23 and, while they are rotated in space, experiments are performed.

Abstract: A film carrier tape for mounting an electronic part includes a film carrier tape comprising an enlongated insulating film having a plurality of wiring patterns formed on a surface of the insulating film, the wiring patterns being made of a conductive metal, wherein the wiring patterns are each independently covered with a solder resist layer except a connecting terminal portion, and the solder resist layer formed on each surface of the wiring patterns is divided into plural sections. Warpage distortion that heretofore occurs on each of a plural film carriers arranged, such as CSP, COF and BGA, provided in a film carrier tape for mounting an electronic part in the width direction of the tape can be reduced.

Abstract: A rotation stabilizing device in a microgravitational rotating apparatus has vibration suppressed and rotation stabilized. Recess portions 10a, 10b are provided on a casing 10 so that bearings 14, 15 are arranged therein for supporting a rotary shaft 30. Experimental boxes 17a to 17h fixed to arms 16a to 16h rotate together with the rotary shaft 30. A fin 33 is fixed to outer circumferential surfaces of the experimental boxes 17a to 17h projecting outwardly therefrom. Pairs of electromagnetic coils 31a, 31b, in which the fin 33 is interposed with a predetermined gap maintained therebetween, and gap sensors 32 close thereto, are fitted on the casing 10 side. Displacement of the fin 33 is detected by the gap sensors 32 to be inputted into a control unit to thereby control excitation current of the electromagnetic coils 31a, 31b. The gap is brought into a position within a demand value and rotation is stabilized.

Abstract: A substance mass measuring system is applied to a microgravitational rotating apparatus vibration control system to easily measure the mass of an object placed in an experimental box. Recess portions (10a, 10b) are provided in a casing (10). Both ends of a rotary shaft (30) are supported by bearings (11, 12) in the recess portions (10a, 10b). A lower end of the rotary shaft (30) is connected to a motor (13). Four arms (24 to 27) arranged horizontally in the direction of X and Y axes, are at their one ends fixed to the rotary shaft (30) and at the other ends fitted with experimental boxes (20 to 23). Experimental objects are placed in the boxes (20 to 23) and rotated for experiments in space. Vibration of the rotary shaft (30) and the boxes (20 to 23) is absorbed by the bearings (11, 12). Side plates (1a to 1d), acceleration sensors (2a to 2d) and distance sensors (3a to 3d) are arranged in the boxes (20 to 23).

Abstract: A working robot is used in space for inspecting the state of a structure of a house module in space or for replacing M/D shields. A robot body is provided with four multifunctional arms (or two moving arms and two multifunctional arms), which are equipped with manipulation tools at their leading ends. The robot is moved by the manipulation tools of each of the multifunctional arms gripping a working socket or the head of a bolt of an M/D shield and by the arms extending/contracting themselves. The M/D shield is fixed and lifted by the multifunctional arms 10 by inserting the manipulation tool into a T-handle socket. The bolts are removed by the manipulation tool of the multifunctional arms.

Abstract: A laminate film for mounting electronic devices includes a conductive layer and an insulating film which are bonded through thermocompression bonding. The coefficient of thermal expansion of the insulating film along the width direction thereof is substantially equal to or higher than that of the conductive layer along the width direction thereof.

Abstract: A telescope is constructed so that inertia force caused when the telescope is moved is canceled to thereby eliminate any influence on a space station, artificial satellite or the like. When a telescope body (1) rotates around an axis (X) in a direction (&agr;1), counter weights (6a, 6b) are driven by a rotator drive (10) so as to rotate in a direction (&agr;2) which is reverse to the direction (&agr;1), so that the inertia force caused is canceled. Also, when the telescope body (1) rotates around an axis (Y) in a direction (&bgr;1), counter weights 8a, 8b are rotated in a direction (&bgr;2), which is reverse to the direction (&bgr;1) so that the inertia force caused is canceled.

Abstract: A rotator supporting mechanism in a microgravitational rotating apparatus comprises a magnetic bearing of the rotator so as to effect a vibration control. Recess portions 10a, 10b are provided in a casing 10. Coils 1, 2 of the magnetic bearings 11, 12 and vibration sensors 3, 4 are arranged in the recess portions 10a, 10b being fitted to the casing 10 side. A rotary shaft 30 has its upper end inserted into the recess portion 10a and its lower end inserted into the recess portion 10b and connected to a motor 13. Both ends of the rotary shaft 30 are supported by a magnetic force. Arms 24 to 27, extending horizontally on X and Y axes, have their one ends fitted to the rotary shaft 30 and the other ends fitted with experimental boxes 20 to 23. Plants, animals, etc. are placed in the boxes 20 to 23 and, while they are rotated in the space, experiments are performed.

Abstract: A substance mass measuring system is applied to a microgravitational rotating apparatus vibration control system to easily measure a mass of an object placed in an experimental box. Recess portions (10a, 10b) are provided in a casing (10). Both ends of a rotary shaft (30) are supported by bearings (11, 12) in the recess portions (10a, 10b). A lower end of the rotary shaft (30) is connected to a motor(13). Four arms (24 to 27), arranged horizontally in the direction of X and Y axes, are at their one ends fixed to the rotary shaft (30) and at the other ends fitted with experimental boxes (20 to 23). Experimental objects, such as plants or animals, are placed in the boxes (20 to 23) and rotated for experiments in the space. Vibration of the rotary shaft (30) and the boxes (20 to 23) is absorbed by the bearings (11, 12). Side plates (1a to 1d), acceleration sensors (2a to 2d) and distance sensors (3a to 3d) are arranged in the boxes (20 to 23).

Abstract: A rotation stabilizing device in a microgravitational rotating apparatus is provided by which vibration is suppressed and rotation is stabilized. Recess portions 10a, 10b are provided on a casing 10 so that bearings 14, 15 are arranged therein for supporting a rotary shaft 30. Experimental boxes 17a to 17h fixed to arms 16a to 16b rotate together with the rotary shaft 30. A fin 33 is fixed to outer circumferential surfaces of the experimental boxes 17a to 17b projecting outwardly therefrom. Pairs of electromagnetic coils 31a, 31b, in which the fin 33 is interposed with a predetermined gap maintained therebetween, and gap sensors 32 close thereto are fitted on the casing 10 side. Displacement of the fin 33 is detected by the gap sensors 32 to be inputted into a control unit to thereby control exciting current of the electromagnetic coils 31a, 31b. The gap is brought into the position within a demand value and rotation is stabilized.