Abstract: A novel target molecule for pruritus was found, and a novel means for eliminating pruritus is provided.

Abstract: A laser beam machine includes: a laser oscillator that outputs laser light; a transmission fiber through which the laser light output from the laser oscillator propagates; a first adjuster that is disposed between the laser oscillator and an incidence end of the transmission fiber and changes an incidence numerical aperture of the laser light incident to the incidence end of the transmission fiber; a second adjuster that converges the laser light and changes a zoom magnification of the laser light between an emission end of the transmission fiber and a workpiece; and a controller that performs adjustment of a beam diameter of the laser light at an image forming position of the laser light and adjustment of an emission numerical aperture of the laser light emitted from the emission end of the transmission fiber independently of each other, by changing the incidence numerical aperture.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a traveling vehicle body, a coupler capable of coupling a working device including working implements to the traveling vehicle body, an automatic operation controller configured or programmed to automatically operate the traveling vehicle body based on a planned traveling route, and a work setting controller configured or programmed to set a work start position and a work end position for the working device at different positions based on the working implements.

Abstract: A moving body setting system includes: an equipment control apparatus configured to control first equipment and second equipment included in a moving body; and a setting apparatus including: a storage unit configured to store setting information of each of the first equipment and the second equipment in association with user information; a user selection unit configured to select a user of the moving body; and a transmission control unit configured to read, from the storage unit, the setting information of the first equipment and the second equipment associated with user information of the user selected by the user selection unit, and perform control for transmitting, to the equipment control apparatus, first setting information which is based on the setting information of the first equipment that has been read and second setting information which is based on the setting information of the second equipment that has been read, and the equipment control apparatus is configured to change, at a timing at which bo

Abstract: A moving body setting system includes: an equipment control apparatus configured to control first equipment and second equipment included in a moving body; and a setting apparatus including: a storage unit configured to store setting information of each of the first equipment and the second equipment in association with user information; a user selection unit configured to select a user of the moving body; and a transmission control unit configured to read, from the storage unit, the setting information of the first equipment and the second equipment associated with user information of the user selected by the user selection unit, and perform control for transmitting, to the equipment control apparatus, first setting information which is based on the setting information of the first equipment that has been read and second setting information which is based on the setting information of the second equipment, and the equipment control apparatus is configured to change, when one setting information of the first

Abstract: A work teaching device for a robot that teaches work by a teacher to the robot is configured to include a teaching pose measurement unit that measures a position and posture of an object grasped by the teacher, a positioning detection unit for detecting that the object moved by the teacher is positioned, a grasping motion detection unit for detecting that the object is grasped by the teacher, a functional operation detection unit for detecting that the teacher operates a function of the object, a work state confirming motion detection unit that detects that confirmation of a work state of the object by the teacher is performed, a teaching program generation unit that receives signals from the teaching pose measurement unit, the positioning detection unit, the grasping motion detection unit, the functional operation detection unit, and the work state confirming motion detection unit and generates a teaching program for the robot in which the signals are divided for each movement of the teacher, and a teaching

Abstract: A laser beam machine includes: a laser oscillator that outputs laser light; a transmission fiber through which the laser light output from the laser oscillator propagates; a first adjuster that is disposed between the laser oscillator and an incidence end of the transmission fiber and changes an incidence numerical aperture of the laser light incident to the incidence end of the transmission fiber; a second adjuster that converges the laser light and changes a zoom magnification of the laser light between an emission end of the transmission fiber and a workpiece; and a controller that performs adjustment of a beam diameter of the laser light at an image forming position of the laser light and adjustment of an emission numerical aperture of the laser light emitted from the emission end of the transmission fiber independently of each other, by changing the incidence numerical aperture.

Abstract: A laser ignition device includes a laser oscillation optical system that produces pulsed laser light, a condensing optical element that condenses the pulsed laser light into a combustion chamber, a housing that internally contains the condensing optical element, and an optical window that is provided distally with respect to the condensing optical element in the housing and transmits the pulsed laser light. The pulsed laser light is shaped as a ring around an optical axis at least at a light passage position in the optical window.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a method of assembling a glass article. The glass article includes a display module and a glass sheet. In the method, an electronic ribbon connector is positioned in a vertical position. The electronic ribbon connector has a first end connected to the display module and a second free end. The display module is attached to the glass sheet. Adhesive is applied to the glass sheet around the display module. A frame is arranged over the glass sheet. The frame has a depending edge and a slot positioned adjacent to the depending edge. The frame is moved towards the glass sheet such that the second free end of the electronic ribbon connector extends through the slot and such that the depending edge of the frame contacts the adhesive.

Abstract: Display devices are disclosed including tiled components. The tiled components can include any one or more of tiled light board assemblies, tiled diffusers, and tiles patterned light guides. In some embodiments, entire backlight units may be tiled.

Abstract: Provided are an agent for preventing and/or treating a flavivirus infectious disease and a method for preventing and/or treating a flavivirus infectious disease. At least one selected from 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA), a 5-ALA ester, a salt of 5-ALA, or a salt of the 5-ALA ester is used in the agent for preventing and/or treating the flavivirus infectious disease. Examples of the flavivirus to be prevented or treated by 5-ALA or the like can include dengue virus, Zika virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, tick-borne encephalitis virus, West Nile virus, and yellow fever virus.

Abstract: A control system 2 for a flying object includes at least one marker 6, which corresponds to control information related to the control of the flying object, a reading unit 12 for reading the control information, and a flight information transmitting unit 14 for transmitting flight information to the flying object based on the control information read by the reading unit.

Abstract: Disclosed devices (100) include a liquid crystal layer (140), a cover glass (105), a polarizer (115), and at least one anti-static coating disposed on at least one major surface (105A, 105C) of the cover glass, at least one major surface (115A, 115C) of the polarizer, or both. Methods for reducing mura (light leakage) in a touch-display device by means of this anti-static coating are also disclosed.

Abstract: A laser ignition device includes a laser oscillation optical system that produces pulsed laser light, a condensing optical element that condenses the pulsed laser light into a combustion chamber, a housing that internally contains the condensing optical element, and an optical window that is provided distally with respect to the condensing optical element in the housing and transmits the pulsed laser light. The pulsed laser light is shaped as a ring around an optical axis at least at a light passage position in the optical window.

Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating glass-based substrates for birefringence defects are disclosed. In a one embodiment, a method includes generating an image of the at least one glass-based substrate, and determining at least one transmission curve, wherein the transmission curve plots transmission values versus position along the at least one line. The method further includes determining a defect metric from the at least one transmission curve. The method also includes comparing the defect metric to at least one standard.

Abstract: Problem: To provide a control system and a control device for a flying object that autonomously flies the flying object without using a GPS and without storing a flight route. Means for solving the problem: A control system 2 for a flying object includes at least one marker 6, which corresponds to control information related to the control of the flying object, a reading unit 12 for reading the control information, and a flight information transmitting unit 14 for transmitting flight information to the flying object based on the control information read by the reading unit.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for improved light extraction from top-emitting OLEDs used to form displays include an array of light-emitting apparatus (60) each having the OLED (32) and a light-extraction apparatus (64) that includes an index-matching layer (70) and a tapered reflector (51). The tapered reflector (51) has the form of an inverted truncated pyramid, with the narrow end (58) interfacing with the OLED (32) through the index-matching layer (70). Light from the OLED undergoes total internal reflection within the tapered reflector (51) at the tapered reflector side surfaces (56) and is directed toward the top surface (54) of the tapered reflector (51). This light falls within the escape cone (59) of the top surface (54) and so exits the top surface (54). The OLED display (30) has a substrate that supports an array of OLEDs (32) and also includes an array of the tapered reflectors (51) operably arranged with respect to the OLEDs (32), and an encapsulation layer (100) atop the tapered reflector array.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) incorporating a light extraction film is disclosed. The light extraction film may be used for enhancing light extraction from a light source. The light extraction film may include an array of 3-D microprisms, an interstitial region, and a glass layer. Each microprism may have an area of a first surface (A1) and an area of a second surface (A2). The A2 may be equal to or less than A1. Each microprism may have a pair of oppositely disposed sidewalls. The interstitial region may be disposed between the pair of oppositely disposed sidewalls of adjacent microprisms. The interstitial region may have an index of refraction less than an index of refraction of the microprism. The glass layer may be attached to the first surface of the array of 3-D microprisms. The glass layer may be less than about 1 mm thick.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) incorporating a light extraction film is disclosed. The light extraction film may be used for enhancing light extraction from a light source. The light extraction film may include an array of 3-D microprisms, an interstitial region, and a glass layer. Each microprism may have an area of a first surface (A1) and an area of a second surface (A2). The A2 may be equal to or less than A1. Each microprism may have a pair of oppositely disposed sidewalls. The interstitial region may be disposed between the pair of oppositely disposed sidewalls of adjacent microprisms. The interstitial region may have an index of refraction less than an index of refraction of the microprism. The glass layer may be attached to the first surface of the array of 3-D microprisms. The glass layer may be less than about 1 mm thick.

Abstract: A method of forming an optical structure in a continuous manufacturing process includes providing a continuous ribbon of flexible glass substrate (134) having a thickness of no more than 0.3 mm. The continuous ribbon of flexible glass substrate has a first side and a second side separated by a plane formed by the ribbon of flexible glass substrate. A liquid polarizer material (142) is applied on the ribbon of flexible glass substrate at one of the first and second sides as the continuous ribbon of flexible glass substrate moves by a polarizer material application apparatus to form a polarizing layer. A conductive material (150) is applied on the ribbon of flexible glass substrate at one of the first and second sides to form a touch layer for a touch sensitive display.