Abstract: The present technique relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program that allow a user to adjust a personalized transfer function. The information processing device according to the present technique comprises an adjustment unit that adjusts personalized transfer characteristics, which are transfer characteristics of sound in a measurement environment and are personalized to a user, in response to an operation performed by the user. The information processing device according to the present technique further comprises a presentation unit that presents, to the user, contents of reference information referred to at the time of adjusting the personalized transfer characteristics, along with the personalized transfer characteristics. The present technique can be applied to, for example, a system that mixes audio of content such as movies.

Abstract: An optical fiber-embedded PC steel strand includes a PC steel strand in which a plurality of PC steel wires are twisted together, and an optical fiber. The optical fiber is fixed with a resin in a twist groove that is a groove between two PC steel wires of the PC steel wires, the two PC steel wires being disposed at an outer surface of the PC steel strand and being next to each other. A coefficient of variation in distance between a common tangent of the two PC steel wires that form the twist groove and are next to each other, and a center of the optical fiber is 0.5 or less, as measured in 10 cross sections of the PC steel strand that are perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the PC steel strand.

Abstract: The objective of the invention is to provide a plant activator with superior resistance-inducing activity and growth promoting activity and low toxicity and soil contamination. A plant activator comprising a fatty acid metabolite obtainable by a metabolism of a fatty acid with 4 to 30 carbon atoms by a proteobacteria under a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.1-8 mg/L, and a method for manufacturing a plant activator comprising a fatty acid metabolite, comprising a step for fatty acid metabolism wherein a fatty acid with 4 to 30 carbon atoms is subjected to a proteobacterial metabolization under a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.1-8 mg/L. A method for manufacturing a plant activator comprising a fatty acid metabolite, comprising a step for fatty acid metabolism wherein a fatty acid with 4 to 30 carbon atoms is subjected to a proteobacterial metabolization under a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.1-8 mg/L.

Abstract: The objective of the invention is to provide a plant activator with superior resistance-inducing activity and growth promoting activity and low toxicity and soil contamination. A plant activator comprising a fatty acid metabolite obtainable by a metabolism of a fatty acid with 4 to 30 carbon atoms by a proteobacteria under a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.1-8 mg/L, and a method for manufacturing a plant activator comprising a fatty acid metabolite, comprising a step for fatty acid metabolism wherein a fatty acid with 4 to 30 carbon atoms is subjected to a proteobacterial metabolization under a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.1-8 mg/L. A method for manufacturing a plant activator comprising a fatty acid metabolite, comprising a step for fatty acid metabolism wherein a fatty acid with 4 to 30 carbon atoms is subjected to a proteobacterial metabolization under a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.1-8 mg/L.

Abstract: A controller controls a first inverter drive circuit and a second inverter drive circuit. The first inverter drive circuit drives a load having a load current larger than the second inverter drive circuit. The first inverter drive circuit includes a control ground terminal and a drive ground terminal which are isolated from each other. The ground terminal of the second inverter drive circuit is connected to the ground of the controller. The control ground terminal of the first inverter drive circuit is connected to the ground of the controller. The drive ground terminal of the first inverter drive circuit is connected to the negative side of the first inverter circuit.

Abstract: A controller controls a first inverter drive circuit and a second inverter drive circuit. The first inverter drive circuit drives a load having a load current larger than the second inverter drive circuit. The first inverter drive circuit includes a control ground terminal and a drive ground terminal which are isolated from each other. The ground terminal of the second inverter drive circuit is connected to the ground of the controller. The control ground terminal of the first inverter drive circuit is connected to the ground of the controller. The drive ground terminal of the first inverter drive circuit is connected to the negative side of the first inverter circuit.

Abstract: The objective of the invention is to provide a plant activator with superior resistance-inducing activity and growth promoting activity and low toxicity and soil contamination. A plant activator comprising a fatty acid metabolite obtainable by a metabolism of a fatty acid with 4 to 30 carbon atoms by a proteobacteria under a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.1-8 mg/L, and a method for manufacturing a plant activator comprising a fatty acid metabolite, comprising a step for fatty acid metabolism wherein a fatty acid with 4 to 30 carbon atoms is subjected to a proteobacterial metabolization under a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.1-8 mg/L. A method for manufacturing a plant activator comprising a fatty acid metabolite, comprising a step for fatty acid metabolism wherein a fatty acid with 4 to 30 carbon atoms is subjected to a proteobacterial metabolization under a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.1-8 mg/L.

Abstract: Provided is a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery that allows a current cutoff mechanism to operate appropriately while maintaining high battery performance. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery according to the present invention includes: a battery assembly provided with a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer retained on a positive electrode current collector, a negative electrode and a separator; a battery case housing the electrode assembly together with a nonaqueous electrolyte; and a current cutoff mechanism. The positive electrode active material layer includes a positive electrode active material and a conductive material. A compound containing a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon group is retained in at least a portion of the conductive material. The content of the compound containing a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon group is 0.5% by mass or more based on a value of 100% by mass for the total solid content of the positive electrode active material layer.

Abstract: Provided is a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery that can achieve both battery characteristics during normal usage and resistance to overcharging at high levels. In this non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, an electrode body, which includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte are housed in a battery case. The battery case is provided with a current interrupt mechanism that activates when the pressure inside the case increases. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains cyclohexylbenzene and 4,4?-difluorobiphenyl as gas generating agents that decompose and generate gas when the battery reaches an overcharged state. In addition, when the overall quantity of the non-aqueous electrolyte is taken to be 100 mass %, a ratio of the content (mass %) of the 4,4?-difluorobiphenyl (W2) relative to the content (mass %) of the cyclohexylbenzene (W1) (W2/W1) is 0.025 to 0.25.

Abstract: Provided is a photocatalytic coating film that can develop excellent photocatalytic activity and exhibit superior adhesion to an adherend surface. The photocatalytic coating film is obtained by applying and drying a photocatalytic coating composition containing at least rod-like or needle-like titanium oxide particles and a binder component so that the photocatalytic coating film contains the titanium oxide particles in a content of 0.5 g/m2 or more. The photocatalytic coating film contains the titanium oxide particle in a content per unit volume (1 m2 by 1 ?m thick) of less than 3.0 g. The titanium oxide particles preferably have an aspect ratio of 1.5 or more, the aspect ratio specified as the ratio of a long side length to a short side length of particle. The compositional ratio (by weight) of the titanium oxide particles to the binder component in the photocatalytic coating film is preferably from 1:6 to 30:1.

Abstract: Provided is a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery that can achieve both battery characteristics during normal usage and resistance to overcharging at high levels. In this non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, an electrode body, which includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte are housed in a battery case. The battery case is provided with a current interrupt mechanism that activates when the pressure inside the case increases. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains cyclohexylbenzene and 4,4?-difluorobiphenyl as gas generating agents that decompose and generate gas when the battery reaches an overcharged state. In addition, when the overall quantity of the non-aqueous electrolyte is taken to be 100 mass %, a ratio of the content (mass %) of the 4,4?-difluorobiphenyl (W2) relative to the content (mass %) of the cyclohexylbenzene (W1) (W2/W1) is 0.025 to 0.25.

Abstract: Provided is a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery that allows a current cutoff mechanism to operate appropriately while maintaining high battery performance. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery according to the present invention includes: a battery assembly provided with a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer retained on a positive electrode current collector, a negative electrode and a separator; a battery case housing the electrode assembly together with a nonaqueous electrolyte; and a current cutoff mechanism. The positive electrode active material layer includes a positive electrode active material and a conductive material. A compound containing a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon group is retained in at least a portion of the conductive material. The content of the compound containing a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon group is 0.5% by mass or more based on a value of 100% by mass for the total solid content of the positive electrode active material layer.

Abstract: A printed wiring board including solder pads excellent in frequency characteristic is provided. To do so, each solder pad 73 is formed by providing a single tin layer 74 on a conductor circuit 158 or a via 160. Therefore, a signal propagation rate can be increased, as compared with a printed wiring board of the prior art on which two metal layers are formed. In addition, due to lack of nickel layers, manufacturing cost can be decreased and electric characteristics can be enhanced.

Abstract: A cell has: a pole terminal placed on outside of a cell case; a deformed terminal fixing the pole terminal to the case by a base surface portion and a protruding portion; an inversion plate attached to the base surface portion and interrupting conduction between the internal terminal and the deformed terminal by inversion deforming away from the internal terminal at least at a portion when the internal pressure of the case increases beyond working pressure; and a shaft member having at least a part of the top portion placed in the protruding portion, and reestablishing conduction between the internal terminal and the deformed terminal after the inversion plate inverted by the top portion being pressed from the outside and thereby being moved inside the protruding section to press the inversion plate inward. A sealed space is provided between the deformed terminal and the inversion plate.

Abstract: An electric storage apparatus has an electric-generating element performing charge and discharge and a case accommodating the electric-generating element and an electrolytic solution. The case has an injection portion, a cap, a worked portion, and a valve. The injection portion is used for injecting the electrolytic solution into the case. The cap closes the injection portion. The worked portion is formed along the outer shapes of the injection portion and the cap by working the wall face of the case. The valve is used for discharging gas produced within the case to the outside of the case and is provided between the injection portion and the worked portion.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a printed wiring board including forming an insulative resin layer containing a resin and an inorganic filler, forming a conductor layer including a conductive material and having a conductor on the insulative resin layer, irradiating a laser beam upon the conductor of the conductor layer such that the conductor is sectioned or a width of the conductor is narrowed, and forming a conductive pattern on the insulative resin layer. The inorganic filler is in an amount of 30 wt. % or more of the insulative resin layer.

Abstract: A cell has: a pole terminal placed on outside of a cell case; a deformed terminal fixing the pole terminal to the case by a base surface portion and a protruding portion; an inversion plate attached to the base surface portion and interrupting conduction between the internal terminal and the deformed terminal by inversion deforming away from the internal terminal at least at a portion when the internal pressure of the case increases beyond working pressure; and a shaft member having at least a part of the top portion placed in the protruding portion, and reestablishing conduction between the internal terminal and the deformed terminal after the inversion plate inverted by the top portion being pressed from the outside and thereby being moved inside the protruding section to press the inversion plate inward. A sealed space is provided between the deformed terminal and the inversion plate.

Abstract: Provided is a photocatalytic coating film that can develop excellent photocatalytic activity and exhibit superior adhesion to an adherend surface. The photocatalytic coating film is obtained by applying and drying a photocatalytic coating composition containing at least rod-like or needle-like titanium oxide particles and a binder component so that the photocatalytic coating film contains the titanium oxide particles in a content of 0.5 g/m2 or more. The photocatalytic coating film contains the titanium oxide particle in a content per unit volume (1 m2 by 1 ?m thick) of less than 3.0 g. The titanium oxide particles preferably have an aspect ratio of 1.5 or more, the aspect ratio specified as the ratio of a long side length to a short side length of particle. The compositional ratio (by weight) of the titanium oxide particles to the binder component in the photocatalytic coating film is preferably from 1:6 to 30:1.

Abstract: A multilayer printed wiring board includes a first interlaminar resin insulating layer, a first conductor circuit formed on the first interlaminar resin insulating layer, a second interlaminar resin insulating layer formed on the first interlaminar resin insulating layer and the first conductor circuit, a second conductor circuit formed on the second interlaminar resin insulating layer. A via conductor can be formed in the opening portion. The opening portion of the second interlaminar resin insulating layer can expose a face of the first conductor circuit. The via conductor connects the first conductor circuit and the second conductor circuit. The via conductor includes an electroless plating film formed on inner wall face of the opening portion and includes an electrolytic plating film formed on the electroless plating film and on the exposed face of the first conductor circuit exposed by the opening portion.

Abstract: A plating apparatus and method to perform plating in non-through-hole openings or through-hole openings of a printed wiring board having at least either non-through holes or through-holes to form via-hole conductors or through-hole conductors. The plating method contacts a printed wiring board having the non-through holes or through-holes with a plating solution including plating ingredients, and plates metal on a surface of the printed wiring board while making contact with at least a portion of a pliable contact body.