Abstract: There is provided a solid-state imaging element capable of increasing a channel area of a pixel transistor and reducing a parasitic capacitance of a gate.

Abstract: A test planning device builds up a boiler model data by using a plurality of input parameters of the boiler classified into a plurality of parameter groups. The apparatus selects one of the plurality of parameter groups as a parameter group subjected to learning, presents test conditions in which an input parameter thereof is defined as a variable, and an input parameter of a parameter group not subjected to learning is defined as a fixed value. The device modifies the model data on the basis of the result of comparison between an actual process value and a virtual process value using the present test conditions, selects a new parameter groups subjected to learning, and presents new test conditions which use the input parameter of the test conditions in which the input parameter of the previous parameter group subjected to learning is optimal, as the fixed value.

Abstract: A simulation results evaluation device applies plural numbers of virtual input parameters (VIPs) of a simulation test of the power generation facility to model data showing virtual behaviors of the power generation facility. The device calculates each of virtual process values (VPVs) with respect to each of the VIPs and a score obtained by multiplying the VPV by a coefficient of a positive value when the VPV is included in a predetermined target range, the coefficient being set for each of the VPVs, the coefficient being assigned such that as a deviation from a predetermined target becomes greater, the value of the coefficient becomes smaller, or a coefficient of a negative value when the VPV is included within a permissible range provided adjacently to the predetermined target range. The device extracts a simulation test condition that satisfies a predetermined evaluation condition based on the calculated score.

Abstract: A method of producing a substrate for a liquid crystal panel includes rubbing of performing rubbing processing along a rubbing direction on an alignment film formed on a substrate and cleaning of blowing gas to the alignment film along the rubbing direction of the rubbing processing after the rubbing.

Abstract: An inner mold having, on the outer surface thereof, corrugations matching the shape of the bellows, and an outer mold having, on the inner surface thereof, corrugations matching the shape of the bellows, are used. An airbag that is previously and at least partially formed into a bellows shape is placed on an outer side of the inner mold so as to cover at least a corrugated part with the airbag. A cylindrical preform comprising unvulcanized rubber and a reinforcement material is placed on the outer side of the airbag. An outer mold is placed on the outer side of the preform. A pressurized fluid is supplied between the inner mold and the airbag so as to inflate the airbag. The preform is vulcanized under heating while being pressed against an inner surface of the outer mold, whereby a reinforced rubber hose is manufactured.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid preparation, which has a pH of from 3 to 5 and comprises (R)-(−)-3-methyl-3-methyl -sulfonyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-2-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]butan-2-ol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and an injection for intravenous administration comprising the aqueous liquid preparation.

Abstract: A puffer type gas interrupter has an extra movable conducting cylinder mounted concentrically around and in fixed electrical contact with the puffer cylinder which functions to blow out the arcs produced at the moment of interruption. This conducting cylinder forms an electrical connection between stationary side finger contacts and movable side finger contacts at times of normal operation when the interrupter is in the closed state, and since, unlike the puffer cylinder, its dimensions are not constricted by the need to consider the arc blowing performance, its thickness and diameter may easily be appropriately selected to provide a current carrying area suitable for the carrying of a large main circuit current.