Abstract: This disclosure discloses an RFID tag comprising: a base layer formed into a tape-shape or sheet-shape that disposes an RFID circuit element comprising an IC circuit part that stores information, and a loop antenna that transmits and receives information; a print-receiving layer on which print corresponding to information stored in the IC circuit part of the RFID circuit element is printable; and the print-receiving layer including a print area printable with a desired print disposed on an inner peripheral side of a loop coil of the loop antenna in a planar view of the RFID tag.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus according to the present invention promotes supplying gases to spaces between adjacent substrates without reducing the number of substrates which can be collectively processed.

Abstract: An object of the disclosure is to provide a print cassette for producing a print tape comprising a structure which can avoid a bad effect on a feeding performance of a film tape in the print cassette and handling of a print tape when stuck to an adherend even when an adopted to-be-printed medium is a thin-film. A print tape 5 produced in a print cassette is composed of a first tape 11 and a second tape 13. In the first tape 11, a first base material 31 and a to-be-printed medium 33 are stacked via a first adhesive layer 32. In the second tape 13, a second adhesive layer 51 is stacked to a second base material 52. Then, a printing surface 11A of the first tape 11 on which ink 41 is put and the second adhesive layer 51 are overlapped with each other, so that the second tape 13 adhered to the first tape 11 to compose the print tape 5.

Abstract: Provided is a manufacturing method of a semiconductor device composed of a step of carrying-in a wafer into a processing chamber; a step of forming an HfO2 film on the wafer by alternately supplying TEMAH and O3, under heating, into the processing chamber; and a step of carrying-out the wafer from the inside of the processing chamber, wherein in the step of forming the HfO2 film, heating temperature of TEMAH and heating temperature of O3 are set to be different.

Abstract: A lettering tape is formed having an integrated layered configuration in which a base layer, an ink layer, and an adhesive layer exhibiting adhesive properties when heated are sequentially stacked. When the lettering tape is selectively heated by a thermal head to form an image thereon, the heated portion of the ink layer onto which an image has been formed is adhered to the heated portion of the adhesive layer and simultaneously, the heated portion of the adhesive layer exhibits self-adhesive properties, thereby enabling transfer to the target transfer body.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for recommending a disposable absorbent incontinence article to be used by an incontinent person. The method comprises the steps of: (a) receiving information, from a user, about incontinence devices which are currently used by the incontinent person; (b) receiving information about the situation which is experienced by the user; and (c) selecting at least one article, based on the information received, among predetermined disposable absorbent incontinence articles. By this method, an appropriate disposable absorbent incontinence article(s) to be used are recommended depending on the user's situation. The present invention is also directed a method for evaluating the quality of life of a caregiver who takes care of an incontinent person.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for recommending a disposable absorbent incontinence article to be used by an incontinent person. The method includes the steps of: (a) receiving information, from a user, about incontinence devices which are currently used by the incontinent person; (b) receiving information about the situation which is experienced by the user; and (c) selecting at least one article, based on the information received, among predetermined disposable absorbent incontinence articles. By this method, an appropriate disposable absorbent incontinence article(s) to be used are recommended depending on the user's situation. The present invention is also directed a method for evaluating the quality of life of a caregiver who takes care of an incontinent person.

Abstract: A label making apparatus displays a copy print setting screen to make a user input a number of sets or labels to be copied, and determines whether or not a value stored in a total number of sets in a RAM is 1. After the determination, if the total number of sets is 1, the print format input process is terminated, and if the total number of sets is not 1, the user is made to select whether or not a numbering print is to be performed. Accordingly, the label making apparatus can print on a tape having a half cut line which extends in a tape longitudinal direction and makes a plurality of the labels which is narrower than the tape.

Abstract: In a base tape having ah adhesive layer, a base film, an adhesive layer, and a separation sheet, an RFID circuit element is provided to be held between the base film and the adhesive layer, and a cover film is stuck to the front side of the base tape through the adhesive layer. The RFID circuit element is provided with an IC circuit that stores information and a loop antenna connected to the IC circuit part. An acid free adhesive is used for the adhesive layer to be located adjacently to the RFID circuit element.

Abstract: The lettering tape produced by the print cassette is composed of an application tape and an adhesive tape. The adhesive tape has a release sheet with which an adhesive layer is coated. A printing surface of the application tape to which the ink is thermally transferred and the adhesive layer are overlapped to be stuck to each other to compose the lettering tape retransferring the ink.

Abstract: A connection structure or a fastening structure including a circuit which functions as a resonant circuit whose connection or fastening is confirmed by resonance of radio waves, the connection structure or a fastening structure has a connector for connecting a member to be connected or a clip for fastening a member to be fastened; a first circuit having first contacts on respective ends thereof; and a closed circuit functioning as a resonance circuit supported on the retainer or clip when in contact with the first contacts. Alternatively, the connection structure of fastening structure has a second circuit which disables a function of a resonance circuit upon contacting the first contact, and the first contacts and the second circuit are brought into contact simultaneously with connection of the connector or fastening of the clip.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image carrier, a transferor, a fixing unit, and a guide. The image carrier carries a toner image. The transferor opposes the image carrier to form a transfer nip and transfers the toner image on the image carrier onto a recording medium at the transfer nip. The fixing unit fixes the toner image on the recording medium. The guide guides the recording medium bearing the toner image from the transferor toward the fixing unit and includes a surface portion directly contacting the recording medium. The surface portion includes a material for charging the recording medium to have a polarity opposite to the polarity of a toner forming the toner image.

Abstract: A switching power supply circuit which is capable of reducing switching losses which occur when a switching element goes into the on state from the off state or goes into the off state from the on state. Switching elements are alternately actuated to on and off with dead times during which period both the switching elements are off. When one of the switching elements goes into the on state from the off state, a diode that is coupled in parallel with the switching element goes into the on state due to the energy released from a choking coil. Consequently, the switching element is switched on at a voltage of 0V (zero volts). Thus, switching losses can be reduced. Besides, when the switching element goes into the off state from the on state, the voltage rises moderately across the switching element as compared to the current passing through the switching element because of a capacitor that is coupled in parallel with the switching element. Thus, switching losses can be reduced.

Abstract: A label making apparatus displays a copy print setting screen to make a user input a number of sets or labels to be copied, and determines whether or not a value stored in a total number of sets in a RAM is 1. After the determination, if the total number of sets is 1, the print format input process is terminated, and if the total number of sets is not 1, the user is made to select whether or not a numbering print is to be performed. Accordingly, the label making apparatus can print on a tape having a half cut line which extends in a tape longitudinal direction and makes a plurality of the labels which is narrower than the tape.