Abstract: Provided is a tag communication device performing wireless communication with an RFID tag including a light emitting unit. The tag communication device includes a communication unit, an imaging unit, and a control unit. The control unit (i) acquires tag IDs of one or more RFID tags present in a communicable range of the communication unit, (ii) transmits a light emission instruction to at least some of the RFID tags corresponding to the acquired tag IDs, (iii) measures a distance between the imaging unit and a position where the light emitting unit emits light based on the light emission instruction on the basis of imaging information of the imaging unit, and (iv) performs a predetermined operation on the RFID tag to which the light emission instruction is transmitted, in a case where it is determined that the distance is within a predetermined range.

Abstract: A tag communication device performing radio communication with an RFID tag includes a light emitting unit. The tag communication device includes a communication unit, an imaging unit, and a control unit. The control unit (i) acquires a tag ID of RFID tags present in the communicable range of the communication unit, (ii) transmits a light emission instruction to some of RFID tags corresponding to the acquired tag ID, (iii) determines presence/absence of light emission of the light emitting unit based on the light emission instruction within an imaging area of the imaging unit on the basis of a result of imaging acquired by the imaging unit, and (iv) performs a predetermined operation for an RFID tag to which the light emission instruction has been transmitted in a case in which it is determined that light emission of the light emitting unit based on the light emission instruction is present.

Abstract: A polyester film constituted of a polyester resin which has an intrinsic viscosity (IV value) of 0.640-0.700, wherein the polyester resin constituting the polyester film contains a P element and further contains at least one element selected from among Mn, Mg, Ca, K, and Na elements, and when the content of the P element in the whole polyester resin is expressed by P (mol/t) and the total content of the Mn, Mg, Ca, K, and Na elements is expressed by M (mol/t), then the following relationships (1) and (2) are satisfied: 1.00?M?P?2.50??(1) 1.60?M/P?4.00??(2) A polyester film satisfactory in terms of local heat resistance, printing sensitivity, processability, and manufacturability is provided.

Abstract: Provided is a tag communication device performing wireless communication with an RFID tag including a light emitting unit. The tag communication device includes a communication unit, an imaging unit, and a control unit. The control unit (i) acquires tag IDs of one or more RFID tags present in a communicable range of the communication unit, (ii) transmits a light emission instruction to at least some of the RFID tags corresponding to the acquired tag IDs, (iii) measures a distance between the imaging unit and a position where the light emitting unit emits light based on the light emission instruction on the basis of imaging information of the imaging unit, and (iv) performs a predetermined operation on the RFID tag to which the light emission instruction is transmitted, in a case where it is determined that the distance is within a predetermined range.

Abstract: A tag communication device performing radio communication with an RFID tag includes a light emitting unit. The tag communication device includes a communication unit, an imaging unit, and a control unit. The control unit (i) acquires a tag ID of RFID tags present in the communicable range of the communication unit, (ii) transmits a light emission instruction to some of RFID tags corresponding to the acquired tag ID, (iii) determines presence/absence of light emission of the light emitting unit based on the light emission instruction within an imaging area of the imaging unit on the basis of a result of imaging acquired by the imaging unit, and (iv) performs a predetermined operation for an RFID tag to which the light emission instruction has been transmitted in a case in which it is determined that light emission of the light emitting unit based on the light emission instruction is present.

Abstract: A peg (3) is placed on a peg board (2) by a subject. A detection unit (32) detects a contact state between a peg body (31) and a body portion of the subject. A signal transmission unit (33) transmits a signal indicative of a detection result from the detection unit (32).

Abstract: A polyester film constituted of a polyester resin which has an intrinsic viscosity (IV value) of 0.640-0.700, wherein the polyester resin constituting the polyester film contains a P element and further contains at least one element selected from among Mn, Mg, Ca, K, and Na elements, and when the content of the P element in the whole polyester resin is expressed by P (mol/t) and the total content of the Mn, Mg, Ca, K, and Na elements is expressed by M (mol/t), then the following relationships (1) and (2) are satisfied: 1.00?M?P?2.50??(1) 1.60?M/P?4.00??(2) A polyester film satisfactory in terms of local heat resistance, printing sensitivity, processability, and manufacturability is provided.

Abstract: A monitoring apparatus includes a condition determining section which is configured to determine a condition of one of a heart, lungs, and blood vessels based on: a concentration of carbon dioxide in an expired gas which is measured by using a first sensor; and an oxygen transport parameter or a metabolic parameter which is measured by using a second sensor.

Abstract: A diagnosis assistance apparatus for assisting a diagnosis using schemas includes a storage section that stores a plurality of different schemas each configured by a figure representing a body region, an acquiring section that acquires results of a plurality of examinations that are performed on an examination target, a schema refining section that refines a schema of a body region related to a disease that is predicted from the acquired examination results, from the schemas step-by-step in accordance with progress of the examinations, and a displaying section that displays the schema refined by the schema refining section.

Abstract: A non-invasive venous pressure measurement apparatus is provided, including: a first cuff attached to a portion including a vein and an artery in a living body; a pressure control unit that changes a first applied pressure applied by the cuff to the portion; a pulse wave detection unit that detects a pulse wave from a pressure received by the cuff from the portion; another pulse wave detection unit that detects another pulse wave including at least an arterial pulse wave in another portion of the living body; an analyzing unit that analyzes a correlation between the two pulse waves, which are changed as the applied pressure is changed by the pressure control unit changes; and a venous pressure calculation unit that calculates a venous pressure based on the applied pressure and a result of analysis by the analyzing unit.

Abstract: A medical apparatus communication system includes a first medical apparatus and a second medical apparatus. The first medical apparatus includes a first communicating unit which establishes a communication connection with the second medical apparatus to communicate with the second medical apparatus, and a first controlling unit which controls the first medical apparatus. The second medical apparatus includes a second communicating unit which establishes a communication connection with the first medical apparatus to communicate with the first medical apparatus, a second controlling unit which controls the second medical apparatus, and a second sound outputting unit which performs a sound output in accordance with a control of the second controlling unit. The second controlling unit controls the sound output of the second sound outputting unit in a predetermined timing after establishment of the communication connection between the first and second communicating units.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat exchanger that can more efficiently transfer heat between a heat-exchange fluid and an object with which heat is to be exchanged. A heat exchanger (1) can transfer heat between a heat-exchange fluid flowing through flow paths (R1) and a fluid with which heat is to be exchanged flowing through other flow paths (R2) by means of the flow path structure member (10) (a first metal sheet (11) and a second metal sheet (12)) in which the flow paths (R1 and R2) are formed. The flow paths (R1 and R2) are formed so that the side surfaces thereof are not straight and so that the depths thereof change along the flow direction.

Abstract: A medical apparatus which is communicable with a plurality of CPR assisting devices, the medical apparatus includes: a connection destination determining unit which is configured to determine a connection destination CPR assisting device that is a connection destination, from the plurality of CPR assisting devices based on a predetermined rule; and a communicating unit which is configured to communicate only with the connection destination CPR assisting device.

Abstract: A medical apparatus communication system includes a first medical apparatus and a second medical apparatus. The first medical apparatus includes a first communicating unit which establishes a communication connection with the second medical apparatus to communicate with the second medical apparatus, and a first controlling unit which controls the first medical apparatus. The second medical apparatus includes a second communicating unit which establishes a communication connection with the first medical apparatus to communicate with the first medical apparatus, a second controlling unit which controls the second medical apparatus, and a second sound outputting unit which performs a sound output in accordance with a control of the second controlling unit. The second controlling unit controls the sound output of the second sound outputting unit in a predetermined timing after establishment of the communication connection between the first and second communicating units.

Abstract: A fluid path structure in which the flow rate of fluid flowing in each flow path is equal to each other and in which each flow path has an increased flexibility in shape. The flow path structure has flow paths into which fluid is introduced. The flow paths include flow paths having different flow path lengths. The equivalent diameter of each part of each fluid path is set according to the flow path length of the fluid path so that the entire pressure loss of each flow path is equal to each other.

Abstract: A cardiopulmonary resuscitation assisting device which is to be placed between a rescuee and a rescuer, during execution of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), assist the cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the cardiopulmonary resuscitation assisting device may include a first housing member which constitutes a housing, and which has a spring-like property.

Abstract: A monitoring apparatus includes a condition determining section which is configured to determine a condition of one of a heart, lungs, and blood vessels based on: a concentration of carbon dioxide in an expired gas which is measured by using a first sensor; and an oxygen transport parameter or a metabolic parameter which is measured by using a second sensor.

Abstract: A flow passage structure having a plurality of flow passageways therein includes a first junction portion for joining a first fluid introduced into a first inlet path and a second fluid introduced into a second inlet path, a first joined fluid flow passage through which a fluid made by joining both the fluids flows, a branch portion for dividing the fluid flowing in the first joined fluid flow passage into two fluids, a first branch path through which one of the two divided fluids flows, and a second branch path through which the other flows, wherein a corresponding diameter of the first branch path and a corresponding diameter of the second branch path in each of the passageways are smaller than a corresponding diameter of the first joined fluid flow passage in the passageway.

Abstract: A non-invasive venous pressure measurement apparatus is provided, including: a first cuff attached to a portion including a vein and an artery in a living body; a pressure control unit that changes a first applied pressure applied by the cuff to the portion; a pulse wave detection unit that detects a pulse wave from a pressure received by the cuff from the portion; another pulse wave detection unit that detects another pulse wave including at least an arterial pulse wave in another portion of the living body; an analyzing unit that analyzes a correlation between the two pulse waves, which are changed as the applied pressure is changed by the pressure control unit changes; and a venous pressure calculation unit that calculates a venous pressure based on the applied pressure and a result of analysis by the analyzing unit.

Abstract: A non-invasive venous pressure measurement apparatus is provided, including: a first cuff attached to a portion including a vein and an artery in a living body; a pressure control unit that changes a first applied pressure applied by the cuff to the portion; a pulse wave detection unit that detects a pulse wave from a pressure received by the cuff from the portion; another pulse wave detection unit that detects another pulse wave including at least an arterial pulse wave in another portion of the living body; an analyzing unit that analyzes a correlation between the two pulse waves, which are changed as the applied pressure is changed by the pressure control unit changes; and a venous pressure calculation unit that calculates a venous pressure based on the applied pressure and a result of analysis by the analyzing unit.