Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a first sensor, a second sensor, and a central processing unit (CPU). The first sensor detects an object present in a first direction with respect to an autonomous mobile body. The second sensor detects the object present in a second direction with respect to the autonomous mobile body, by a system different from a system of the first sensor. The CPU controls an operation of the autonomous mobile body based on a detection result acquired by the first sensor and a detection result acquired by the second sensor.

Abstract: A sample analyzer includes: a reagent container holder including a reagent container holder body configured to hold a reagent container, and a tilt changing part configured to change a tilt of the reagent container holder body; a reagent dispenser configured to aspirate a reagent contained in the reagent container held in the reagent container holder body; a detector configured to detect a signal for analysis from a measurement specimen containing a sample and the reagent dispensed by the reagent dispenser; and a controller that analyzes the sample on the basis of the signal detected by the detector.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reagent container rack used in a specimen analyzer configured to analyze a specimen by use of a reagent. The reagent container rack includes a holder configured to hold a reagent container that contains the reagent; and a lid configured to cover a mouth portion of the reagent container to form an airtight space between the lid and the mouth portion.

Abstract: An identification structure for components of a clutch piston mechanism capable of facilitating distinction of types of the components of the clutch piston mechanism. The identification structure for components of the clutch piston mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an identifying part that is provided to a piston seal as a component of the clutch piston mechanism and is used for identifying the piston seal. The identifying part has a pattern formed by differences in surface roughness.

Abstract: Communication with a user is more naturally and effectively realized. An information processing apparatus includes a first sensor (1101) that detects an object present in a first direction with respect to an autonomous mobile body; second sensors (1102, 1103) that detect the object present in the first direction with respect to the autonomous mobile body by a system different from a system of the first sensor; and an operation control unit (230) that controls an operation of the autonomous mobile body based on a detection result acquired by the first sensor and a detection result acquired by the second sensors.

Abstract: Provided is a means that is capable of preventing initial excessive release of an active ingredient and that allows for sustained release of the active ingredient in a pharmaceutically active amount over a long period of time.

Abstract: Provided is a means that is capable of preventing initial excessive release of an active ingredient and that allows for sustained release of the active ingredient in a pharmaceutically active amount over a long period of time.

Abstract: A process of forming a semiconductor optical device is disclosed. The semiconductor optical device provides a waveguide structure accompanied with a heater for varying a temperature of the waveguide structure. The process includes steps of: (a) forming a striped mask on a semiconductor substrate; (b) selectively growing a dummy layer on the semiconductor substrate; (c) removing the patterned mask; (d) burying the dummy layer by a supplemental layer; (e) exposing a portion of the dummy layer by etching a portion of the supplemental layer; (f) and removing the dummy layer by immersing the dummy layer within a solution that shows an etching rate for the dummy layer enough faster than an etching rate for the supplemental layer and the substrate so as to leave a void in a region the dummy layer had existed.

Abstract: A sample analyzer includes: a reagent container holder including a reagent container holder body configured to hold a reagent container, and a tilt changing part configured to change a tilt of the reagent container holder body; a reagent dispenser configured to aspirate a reagent contained in the reagent container held in the reagent container holder body; a detector configured to detect a signal for analysis from a measurement specimen containing a sample and the reagent dispensed by the reagent dispenser; and a controller that analyzes the sample on the basis of the signal detected by the detector.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus is configured to execute a monitor program with a first amount of log information to be output during an execution of the program, detect an occurrence of a failure while the program is being executed with the first amount, change an amount of the log information from the first amount to a second amount larger than the first amount when the occurrence is detected while the program is being executed with the first amount, execute the program with the second amount, change the amount from the second amount to a third amount smaller than the second amount when the occurrence is not detected while the program is being executed with the second amount, execute the program with the third amount, and analyze the log information when the occurrence is detected while the program is being executed with the second amount or executed with the third amount.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reagent container rack used in a specimen analyzer configured to analyze a specimen by use of a reagent. The reagent container rack includes a holder configured to hold a reagent container that contains the reagent; and a lid configured to cover a mouth portion of the reagent container to form an airtight space between the lid and the mouth portion.

Abstract: A sample analyzer includes: a reagent container holder including a reagent container holder body configured to hold a reagent container, and a tilt changing part configured to change a tilt of the reagent container holder body; a reagent dispenser configured to aspirate a reagent contained in the reagent container held in the reagent container holder body; a detector configured to detect a signal for analysis from a measurement specimen containing a sample and the reagent dispensed by the reagent dispenser; and a controller that analyzes the sample on the basis of the signal detected by the detector.

Abstract: A first continuous fiber component and a second continuous fiber component are stacked with a non-woven fabric interposed therebetween to thereby prepare a fiber base material. The fiber base material is placed between an upper mold and a lower mold. The upper mold and the lower mold are brought close to each other to thereby form an enclosed space therebetween. The enclosed space is larger in volume than a product cavity. A liquid matrix resin is supplied to the enclosed space. The upper mold and the lower mold are brought closer to each other to thereby form the product cavity in a manner that a pressing load is applied to the fiber base material. Then, the liquid matrix resin with which the fiber base material has been impregnated is hardened in the product cavity, whereby a fiber-reinforced plastic molded article is produced.

Abstract: A process of forming a semiconductor optical device is disclosed. The semiconductor optical device provides a waveguide structure accompanied with a heater for varying a temperature of the waveguide structure. The process includes steps of: (a) forming a striped mask on a semiconductor substrate; (b) selectively growing a dummy layer on the semiconductor substrate; (c) removing the patterned mask; (d) burying the dummy layer by a supplemental layer; (e) exposing a portion of the dummy layer by etching a portion of the supplemental layer; (f) and removing the dummy layer by immersing the dummy layer within a solution that shows an etching rate for the dummy layer enough faster than an etching rate for the supplemental layer and the substrate so as to leave a void in a region the dummy layer had existed.

Abstract: A first continuous fiber component and a second continuous fiber component are stacked with a non-woven fabric interposed therebetween to thereby prepare a fiber base material. The fiber base material is placed between an upper mold and a lower mold. The upper mold and the lower mold are brought close to each other to thereby form an enclosed space therebetween. The enclosed space is larger in volume than a product cavity. A liquid matrix resin is supplied to the enclosed space. The upper mold and the lower mold are brought closer to each other to thereby form the product cavity in a manner that a pressing load is applied to the fiber base material. Then, the liquid matrix resin with which the fiber base material has been impregnated is hardened in the product cavity, whereby a fiber-reinforced plastic molded article is produced.

Abstract: A semiconductor wafer in accordance with an embodiment includes: a support substrate semiconductor wafer having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; and an active layer formed on the first surface. The support substrate semiconductor wafer includes a support substrate semiconductor and an insulating film which is formed on a first surface side and a second surface side of the support substrate semiconductor. An area of the insulating film of the second surface is smaller than an area of the insulating film of the first surface.

Abstract: A sample analyzer includes: a reagent container holder including a reagent container holder body configured to hold a reagent container, and a tilt changing part configured to change a tilt of the reagent container holder body; a reagent dispenser configured to aspirate a reagent contained in the reagent container held in the reagent container holder body; a detector configured to detect a signal for analysis from a measurement specimen containing a sample and the reagent dispensed by the reagent dispenser; and a controller that analyzes the sample on the basis of the signal detected by the detector.

Abstract: A semiconductor light receiving device includes a substrate having an incident surface receiving light incident on the semiconductor light receiving device and a principal surface opposite to the incident surface; a first semiconductor layer disposed on the principal surface of the substrate, the first semiconductor layer defining one of a cathode region and an anode region; a light absorbing region disposed on the first semiconductor layer; and a second semiconductor layer disposed on the light absorbing region, the second semiconductor layer defining the other of the cathode region and the anode region and forming a junction with the light absorbing region. The light absorbing region includes a semiconductor layer having a conductivity type opposite to the conductivity type of the first semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer of the light absorbing region forms a p-n junction with the first semiconductor layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor laser has a first diffractive grating area. The first diffractive grating area has a plurality of segments. Each segment has a first area including a diffractive grating and a second area that is space area combined to the first area. Optical lengths of at least two of the second areas are different from each other. A refractive-index of each of the segments are changeable.

Abstract: A semiconductor light receiving device includes a substrate having an incident surface receiving light incident on the semiconductor light receiving device and a principal surface opposite to the incident surface; a first semiconductor layer disposed on the principal surface of the substrate, the first semiconductor layer defining one of a cathode region and an anode region; a light absorbing region disposed on the first semiconductor layer; and a second semiconductor layer disposed on the light absorbing region, the second semiconductor layer defining the other of the cathode region and the anode region and forming a junction with the light absorbing region. The light absorbing region includes a semiconductor layer having a conductivity type opposite to the conductivity type of the first semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer of the light absorbing region forms a p-n junction with the first semiconductor layer.