Abstract: A sample processing apparatus comprises a transporting section configured to transport a sample rack that is capable of holding a sample container at a plurality of holding positions, a detecting section that is configured to detect presence or absence of a rack distinction member at a holding position of the sample rack, an aspirating section that is configured to aspirate a sample in the sample container, and a control section that is configured to control an aspirating operation of the aspirating section. The control section changes an aspirating operation with respect to the sample container held in the sample rack based on the presence/absence of the rack distinction member at the holding position of the sample rack.

Abstract: An X-ray apparatus includes; an X-ray source that radiates X-rays upon an object to be measured; a frame upon which the X-ray source is mounted; an anti-vibration mechanism that attenuates vibration applied to the frame; and a shift mechanism that shifts the frame and the anti-vibration mechanism integrally together.

Abstract: A blur compensation device (100) comprises; a movable member (130) which is relatively movable to a fixed member (140); a blur compensation optical member (L3) which is provided with the movable member (130) and compensates an image blur; first drive parts (132, 142) which move the movable member (130) along a first axis (X?) on a drive face crossing an optical axis (L) of the blur compensation optical member (L3); and drive parts (132, 142) which move the movable member (130) along a second axis (Y?) crossing the first axis (X?) on the drive face, wherein an intersection point (M) of the first axis (X?) with the second axis (Y?) is located nearer to the gravity center (G) of the movable member (130) than the center (O) of the blur compensation optical member (L3) on the drive face.

Abstract: A sunroof drain device includes a drain portion that includes a bottom wall, a first side wall that rises up in the height direction of the vehicle from an edge end of the bottom wall that is positioned on a side near the opening, and a second side wall that rises up higher than the first side wall in the height direction of the vehicle from an edge end of the bottom wall that is positioned on a side away from the opening. The sunroof drain device also includes a sawtooth-shaped portion that is provided protruding upward in the height direction of the vehicle on the bottom wall so as to extend along the boundary portion, with a surface that is on the side away from the opening being more gradually inclined than a surface that is on the side near the opening.

Abstract: A sunroof drain device includes a drain portion that includes a bottom wall, a first side wall that rises up in the height direction of the vehicle from an edge end of the bottom wall that is positioned on a side near the opening, and a second side wall that rises up higher than the first side wall in the height direction of the vehicle from an edge end of the bottom wall that is positioned on a side away from the opening. The sunroof drain device also includes a sawtooth-shaped portion that is provided protruding upward in the height direction of the vehicle on the bottom wall so as to extend along the boundary portion, with a surface that is on the side away from the opening being more gradually inclined than a surface that is on the side near the opening.

Abstract: Provided is a linear motor comprising a magnet including a first region polarized to have a magnetic pattern for driving and a second region polarized to have a magnetic pattern for position detection, the first and second regions being arranged linearly in a direction of the driving; a drive coil that is provided opposite the first region and generates a drive force exerted on the magnet in the direction of the driving; a magnetic sensor arranged opposite the second region; and a base member that supports the magnet, the drive coil, and the magnetic sensor such that the magnet can be moved relative to the drive coil and the magnetic sensor in the driving direction.

Abstract: A blur compensation device (100) comprises; a movable member (130) which is relatively movable to a fixed member (140); a blur compensation optical member (L3) which is provided with the movable member (130) and compensates an image blur; first drive parts (132, 142) which move the movable member (130) along a first axis (X?) on a drive face crossing an optical axis (L) of the blur compensation optical member (L3); and drive parts (132, 142) which move the movable member (130) along a second axis (Y?) crossing the first axis (X?) on the drive face, wherein an intersection point (M) of the first axis (X?) with the second axis (Y?) is located nearer to the gravity center (G) of the movable member (130) than the center (O) of the blur compensation optical member (L3) on the drive face.

Abstract: A sample processing apparatus comprises a transporting section configured to transport a sample rack that is capable of holding a sample container at a plurality of holding positions, a detecting section that is configured to detect presence or absence of a rack distinction member at a holding position of the sample rack, an aspirating section that is configured to aspirate a sample in the sample container, and a control section that is configured to control an aspirating operation of the aspirating section. The control section changes an aspirating operation with respect to the sample container held in the sample rack based on the presence/absence of the rack distinction member at the holding position of the sample rack.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a radar return signal processing apparatus includes a detector, an estimation unit and an extraction unit. The detector detects an average Doppler frequency, a spectrum width, and a received power of each of echoes, from a radar return signal obtained repeatedly at regular intervals. The estimation unit estimates an optimum mixed density function by learning modeling a shaped of the frequency spectrum by calculating repeatedly a sum of density functions of each of the echoes. The extraction unit extracts information on any one of the echoes included in the radar return signal, from a parameter of the estimated mixed density function.

Abstract: Provided is a lens unit comprising an actuator that is self-supporting when at a stopped position. The lens unit comprises a holding frame that holds a lens; a movement actuator that moves the holding frame, which is connected to a moving member that moves linearly relative to a stator, when drive force is generated, and does not prevent the moving member from moving relative to the stator when the moving member is stopped; and a braking actuator that stops the moving member from moving relative to the stator, using frictional force, when the movement actuator is not generating the drive force, and decreases the frictional force when the movement actuator generates the drive force.

Abstract: While data that indicate a relationship between a dressing position P defined by a distance between a rotating shaft 11 of a polishing pad 13 and a rotating shaft 31 of a dresser 30 and shape change of the polishing pad 13 based on input of a target shape of the polishing pad 13 and alternating repetition of dressing the polishing pad 13 by the dresser 30 and measurement of shape of the polishing pad 13 by a pad shape measurement instrument 20 is acquired at a stage prior to commencement of a series of polishing steps for continuously polishing a plurality of polishing target objects (semiconductor wafer W) by a polishing tool 10, the polishing pad 13 is machined to the target shape 13 while the dressing position P is controlled, whereby the dressing position P is set during the polishing steps on the basis of a processing result of this data.

Abstract: Provided is a lens unit comprising an actuator that is self-supporting when at a stopped position. The lens unit comprises a holding frame that holds a lens; a movement actuator that moves the holding frame, which is connected to a moving member that moves linearly relative to a stator, when drive force is generated, and does not prevent the moving member from moving relative to the stator when the moving member is stopped; and a braking actuator that stops the moving member from moving relative to the stator, using frictional force, when the movement actuator is not generating the drive force, and decreases the frictional force when the movement actuator generates the drive force.

Abstract: Provided is a linear motor comprising a magnet including a first region polarized to have a magnetic pattern for driving and a second region polarized to have a magnetic pattern for position detection, the first and second regions being arranged linearly in a direction of the driving; a drive coil that is provided opposite the first region and generates a drive force exerted on the magnet in the direction of the driving; a magnetic sensor arranged opposite the second region; and a base member that supports the magnet, the drive coil, and the magnetic sensor such that the magnet can be moved relative to the drive coil and the magnetic sensor in the driving direction.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a radar return signal processing apparatus includes a detector, an estimation unit and an extraction unit. The detector detects an average Doppler frequency, a spectrum width, and a received power of each of echoes, from a radar return signal obtained repeatedly at regular intervals. The estimation unit estimates an optimum mixed density function by learning modeling a shaped of the frequency spectrum by calculating repeatedly a sum of density functions of each of the echoes. The extraction unit extracts information on any one of the echoes included in the radar return signal, from a parameter of the estimated mixed density function.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide: a process for conveniently producing a fiber with high strength, regardless of molecular weight polymer composition, or the like of PHAs, which vary depending on origins such as a wild-type PHAs-producing microorganism product, a genetically modified strain product, and a chemical product; and the fiber with high strength produced through the process. The present invention provides: a process for producing a fiber, comprising: melt-extruding polyhydroxyalkanoic acid to form a melt-extruded fiber; rapidly quenching the melt-extruded fiber to the glass transition temperature of polyhydroxyalkanoic acid +15° C. or less, and solidifying the fiber to form an amorphous fiber; forming a crystalline fiber by leaving the amorphous fiber to stand at the glass transition temperature +15° C. or less; drawing the crystalline fiber; and further subjecting the crystalline fiber to stretch heat treatment.

Abstract: A single nucleotide polymorphism occurring on a leptin receptor gene is analyzed and an inflammatory disease is examined on the basis of the analytical data. Further, a substance capable of changing the interaction between the leptin receptor and galectin-2 is selected to thereby screen a remedy for an inflammatory disease.

Abstract: While data that indicate a relationship between a dressing position P defined by a distance between a rotating shaft 11 of a polishing pad 13 and a rotating shaft 31 of a dresser 30 and shape change of the polishing pad 13 based on input of a target shape of the polishing pad 13 and alternating repetition of dressing the polishing pad 13 by the dresser 30 and measurement of shape of the polishing pad 13 by a pad shape measurement instrument 20 is acquired at a stage prior to commencement of a series of polishing steps for continuously polishing a plurality of polishing target objects (semiconductor wafer W) by a polishing tool 10, the polishing pad 13 is machined to the target shape 13 while the dressing position P is controlled, whereby the dressing position P is set during the polishing steps on the basis of a processing result of this data.

Abstract: The main sensor 15 measures the distance Lm to the surface of the pad 2a, and the sub-sensor 16 measures the distance Ls to the surface of the reference block 12. What is actually taken as the measured value is the value of (Lm+Ls). The reference block 12 is used in order to give a reference position for measuring the surface position of the pad 2a. Accordingly, correct measurements can be performed even if the position of the movable element 9 should fluctuate, for example, as a result of deformation of the guiding and holding plate 7 or guide 8. When the motor 11 is caused to rotate, the ball screw 10 rotates, so that the movable element 9 moves leftward and rightward, and the distance to the pad 2a is measured. From the measured data of this distance, the circular-conical vertical angle, groove depth, thickness, and the like of the pad 2a are determined.

Abstract: The main sensor 15 measures the distance Lm to the surface of the pad 2a, and the sub-sensor 16 measures the distance Ls to the surface of the reference block 12. What is actually taken as the measured value is the value of (Lm+Ls). The reference block 12 is used in order to give a reference position for measuring the surface position of the pad 2a. Accordingly, correct measurements can be performed even if the position of the movable element 9 should fluctuate, for example, as a result of deformation of the guiding and holding plate 7 or guide 8. When the motor 11 is caused to rotate, the ball screw 10 rotates, so that the movable element 9 moves leftward and rightward, and the distance to the pad 2a is measured.

Abstract: The main sensor 15 measures the distance Lm to the surface of the pad 2a, and the sub-sensor 16 measures the distance Ls to the surface of the reference block 12. What is actually taken as the measured value is the value of (Lm+Ls). The reference block 12 is used in order to give a reference position for measuring the surface position of the pad 2a. Accordingly, correct measurements can be performed even if the position of the movable element 9 should fluctuate, for example, as a result of deformation of the guiding and holding plate 7 or guide 8. When the motor 11 is caused to rotate, the ball screw 10 rotates, so that the movable element 9 moves leftward and rightward, and the distance to the pad 2a is measured. From the measured data of this distance, the circular-conical vertical angle, groove depth, thickness, and the like of the pad 2a are determined.