Abstract: Provided is an unmanned aircraft that is used to quickly and accurately specify a target location and operate a specific mechanism having a predetermined function at the target location. An unmanned aircraft 100 refers to a target location marker pattern 120d3 representing an appearance of a target location marker 161 disposed to have a predetermined relative position relationship with the target location, detects an image portion corresponding to the target location marker 161 from an image obtained by a camera 106 that obtains the image below the unmanned aircraft 100, and is guided directly above the target location, based on the image portion, where the specific mechanism is operated.

Abstract: There is provided a flight management system for managing a flight plan of flying objects that fly among ports.

Abstract: Provided are a flight control device, a flight control method, and the like for measuring the distance between the body of an aircraft and a target element during flight and controlling the distance in accordance with the measured value. This unmanned aircraft flight control device comprises: a distance sensor for measuring the distance between a target element and an unmanned aircraft that flies by control using an external input signal and/or pre-generated flight plan information, the distance sensor comprising an imaging camera that captures the target element, and a measured value determination circuit that determines a measured value of the distance using the captured image information; and a control signal generation circuit that generates a control signal for controlling the distance between the target element and the unmanned aircraft during flight, in accordance with the distance measurement value measured by the distance sensor.

Abstract: Improved localization processing for an unmanned aerial vehicle is provided. The foregoing problem is solved by a localization device for an unmanned aerial vehicle including a light source for irradiating a target object around the unmanned aerial vehicle, a light-collecting sensor for acquiring reflected light from the target object as image data, and a localization unit for estimating a relative position of the unmanned aerial vehicle to the target object using the image data acquired by the light-collecting sensor, wherein the light source includes a laser for emitting light distinguishable from ambient light, and a diffuser for diffusing the light from the laser, and the light-collecting sensor is configured to sense light distinguishable from ambient light with respect to reflected light from the target object.

Abstract: Provided is an unmanned aircraft that is used to quickly and accurately specify a target location and operate a specific mechanism having a predetermined function at the target location. An unmanned aircraft 100 refers to a target location marker pattern 120d3 representing an appearance of a target location marker 161 disposed to have a predetermined relative position relationship with the target location, detects an image portion corresponding to the target location marker 161 from an image obtained by a camera 106 that obtains the image below the unmanned aircraft 100, and is guided directly above the target location, based on the image portion, where the specific mechanism is operated.

Abstract: A heavy-weight object such as a motor is installed separately from a movable portion to reduce the weight of the movable portion. The invention includes a support unit, a movable unit to which equipment is attached, and a drive unit interposed between the support unit and the movable unit. The movable unit has a first rotating member rotatably attached to the support unit about a first rotation axis line and a second rotating member rotatably attached to the first rotating member about a second rotation axis line orthogonal to the first rotation axis line. The support unit is provided with paired first brackets positioned so as to sandwich the first rotating member, and these first brackets are each provided with a first shaft configuring the first rotation axis line.

Abstract: A method is provided for reducing the reaction time of an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle, the vehicle having a hydraulic control unit with a pressure regulator, from an engine stop of an automatic start-stop mechanism. The oil volume that is still present in the hydraulic control unit (HCU) of the transmission prior to the stopping of the internal combustion engine is used for the supply of oil for the actuation of the shifting elements of the transmission upon an engine start.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of rosmarinic acid or its derivatives and to the use of a hydrolytic enzyme or of microorganism containing or producing hydrolytic enzymes in these compositions. The invention also pertains to methods for improving the biological effects of the rosemary extracts and for administering such compositions to a human or animal subject for improving the skin, coat, hair or health of the subject.

Abstract: Within the framework of the method for reducing the reaction time of an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle, comprising a hydraulic control unit with a pressure regulator (1) from an engine stop of the automatic start-stop mechanism, the oil volume that is still present in the hydraulic control unit (HOU) of the transmission prior to the stopping of the internal combustion engine is used for the supply of oil for the actuation of the shifting elements of the transmission upon an engine start.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of rosmarinic acid or its derivatives and to the use of a hydrolytic enzyme or of microorganism containing or producing hydrolytic enzymes in these compositions. The invention also pertains to methods for improving the biological effects of the rosemary extracts and for administering such compositions to a human or animal subject for improving the skin, coat, hair or health of the subject.

Abstract: A taste enhancing savoury base comprises between 8 to 80% of naturally derived compounds taken in the group consisting of glutamate, IMP and GMP, and further comprises naturally food derived compounds such as organic acids and their salts, amino acids, peptides and aroma compounds. The base is obtained through a prokaryotic fermentation with a bacteria taken from the group consisting of Corynebacterium glutamicum, Corynebacterium ammoniagenes, Corynebacterium casei, Corynebacterium efficiens, Brevibacterium lactofermentum and Bacillus subtilis. The base is not purified by crystallization or chromatographic methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of rosmarinic acid or its derivatives and to the use of a hydrolytic enzyme or of microorganism containing or producing hydrolytic enzymes in these compositions. The invention also pertains to methods for improving the biological effects of the rosemary extracts and for administering such compositions to a human or animal subject for improving the skin, coat, hair or health of the subject.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a taste enhancing savoury base comprising:—between 8 to 80% of naturally derived compounds taken in the group consisting of glutamate, IMP and GMP,—naturally food derived compounds such as organic acids and their salts, amino acids, peptides and aroma compounds, wherein said base is obtained through a prokaryotic fermentation with a bacteria taken from the group consisting of Corynebacterium glutamicum, Corynebacterium ammoniagenes, Corynebacterium casei, Corynebacterium efficiens, Brevibacterium lactofermentum and Bacillus subtilis and wherein said base is not purified.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of food and drink compositions containing a lipid fraction. Embodiments of the present invention relate to compositions and uses to retard fat uptake from consumed products. For example, the present invention relates to a specific proteose peptone fraction and its use to retard fat hydrolysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of rosmarinic acid or its derivatives and to the use of a hydrolytic enzyme or of microorganism containing or producing hydrolytic enzymes in these compositions. The invention also pertains to methods for improving the biological effects of the rosemary extracts and for administering such compositions to a human or animal subject for improving the skin, coat, hair or health of the subject.

Abstract: Basically-substituted pyridazines of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, independently of one another, denote hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, nitro, trifluoromethyl, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, phenyl, alkoxy, hydroxyalkoxy, alkoxy-alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, cycloalkoxy, phenalkoxy, alkanoyl, alkanoylamino and --NH--CO--R.sup.9, R.sup.9 representing morpholino, piperidino or 1-pyrrolididinyl, or an optionally substituted ureido radical, R.sup.4 denotes hydrogen or lower alkyl and W denotes hydrogen, chlorine or bromine; and the acid-addition salts thereof are useful alone or in pharmaceutical preparations for treating cardiac complaints, circulatory complaints and high blood pressure. Several methods for preparing the basically-substituted pyridazines are also provided.

Abstract: A 1-acyl-8-[2,3-epoxypropoxy]- and/or 1-acyl-8-[3-halo-2-hydroxypropoxy]-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline are reacted with primary and secondary amines to obtain corresponding physiologically-active 1-acyl-8-[3-amino-2-hydroxypropoxy]-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolines and pharmacologically-acceptable acid-addition salts thereof. These compounds are useful as such or in conventional medicament compositions for treating those afflicted with heart ailments and/or hypertension.

Abstract: Physiologically-acceptable substituted 1,2-ethylenediamines and 1,3-propylenediamines, in free-base and in acid-addition-salt form, have highly pronounced and cardioselective .beta.-adrenolytic action, antiarrhythmic action and hypotensive action on administration to humans. The diamines are, more specifically, N-[3-aryloxy-2-hydroxypropyl]-N'-[1,3-(di-R.sup.3)-2,4-dioxypyrimid-6-yl] (ethylene or propylene)diamines wherein R.sup.3 is --H or lower alkyl and the aryl nucleus is either further unsubstituted, further monosubstituted or further disubstituted.The compounds are prepared, e.g, by reacting a corresponding N-[3-phenoxy-2-hydroxypropyl] (ethylene or propylene)diamine with a corresponding 6-chloropyrimidine-2,4-dione in a suitable medium containing an acid-binding agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new pharmacologically valuable derivatives of 1-phenoxy-3-amino-propan-2-ol having the formula ##STR1## Wherein A denotes -CH.sub.2 -alkoxy, -O-alkoxyalkyl, -O-hydroxyalkyl, or ##STR2## R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen or methyl, Het denotes the radical of a pyrrole, pyrazole, imidazole, furane, thiophene, thiazole, pyridine, pyridazine, pyrimidine or pyrazine, which can additionally be substituted by one or more methyl groups, said radical is linked through a C atom, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 denote hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl or conjointly with the N atom to which they are linked, and optionally with a further oxygen or sulfur hetero-atom, denote a saturated, 5-membered or 6-membered, monocyclic, heterocyclic structure, and alkyl radicals contain 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy radicals contain 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkenyl radicals contain 3 or 4 carbon atoms and cycloalkyl radicals contain 5 to 7 carbon atoms; and aldehyde condensation products and acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new pharmacologically valuable derivatives of 1-phenoxy-3-amino-propan-2-ol having the formula ##STR1## wherein X denotes ##STR2## A denotes --CH.sub.2 --alkoxy, --O--alkoxyalkyl, --O--hydroxyalkyl or ##STR3## AN AROMATIC OR QUASI-AROMATIC, 5-MEMBERED OR 6-MEMBERED, MONOCYCLIC RING WHICH IS LINKED THROUGH A C atom which has one or 2 nitrogen, oxygen and/or sulphur hetero-atoms and which can be substituted additionally by one or more methyl groups, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.