Abstract: A survey system includes: a target unit; a surveying instrument configured to transmit distance-measuring light to the target and receive reflected distance-measuring light to measure a distance and an angle to the target; an eyewear display device including a display; and a processor configured to synchronize information on positions and directions of the eyewear display device, the surveying instrument, and data in an absolute coordinate system. The processor causes the display to display a measurement point superimposing on a landscape of a survey site, to irradiate a target position set at the measurement point, calculated from three-dimensional position coordinates of the measurement point and a target height, with a guide distance-measuring light, and, in a state where an irradiation direction of the guide distance-measuring light and a center of the target actually set at the measurement point are matched, the surveying instrument is caused to measure the center of the target.

Abstract: A smear preparing apparatus that operates under selectable operation modes, may include: a smearing unit that prepares smeared slides by smearing samples onto slides; a staining unit that is capable of housing the smeared slides and that performs staining processing by accommodating a staining solution used to stain the samples on the housed smeared slides; a fluid circuit that supplies the staining solution to the staining unit; and a controller that controls the supplying of the staining solution to the staining unit depending on a selected one of the operation modes.

Abstract: A temperature sensor includes: a thermistor; a pair of lead-out wires each having a front end connected to the thermistor; a glass body for sealing the thermistor and the front ends of the lead-out wires; a pair of leadwires each having a front end connected to the rear end of each of the pair of lead-out wires; and a synthetic resin covering layer for covering the glass body, the pair of lead-out wires excepting the front end portions, and the front end portions of the pair of lead wires. The covering layer shaped as a tube is arranged by: elastically expanding a laminate of a tubular inner layer and a tubular outer layer so as to be fitted forcibly onto the glass body, the pair of lead-out wires excepting the front end portions, and the front end portions of the pair of lead wires; and applying heat to melt the inner layer and to shrink the outer layer. The peripheral surface of the glass body is brought into a direct contact with the outer layer without the inner layer interposed.

Abstract: A smear preparing apparatus may include: a staining unit including staining tanks that are configured to receive glass slides smeared with samples and to accommodate a staining solution used to stain the samples smeared on the glass slides; a transfer unit that holds the glass slides and transfers the glass slides to the staining unit; a fluid circuit that supplies the staining solution to each of the staining tanks in the staining unit; and a controller that determines a staining tank used for staining processing among the staining tanks in response to a manipulation by a user.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing device configured to collect order information related to order details of surveying work, operation-related information related to a surveying operation for performing the surveying work, and a site surrounding image of the surveying work in relation to a plurality of kinds of surveying instruments; to store the order information, the operation-related information, and the site surrounding image; and to execute machine learning by using teacher data including the order information and the site surrounding image, and the operation-related information, and generate a learning model for estimating a surveying work, a surveying instrument, and a surveying method for performing new surveying work according to order information and a site surrounding image related to the new surveying work.

Abstract: An endoscope includes: a connector to which a waterproof cap is detachably attachable; an RFID tag that is arranged in the connector; an RFID tag storing member that has an opening and is made of a conductive material, the RFID tag storing member being configured to store the RFID tag; an opening and closing member that is made of a conductive material shielding a radio wave, the opening and closing member being configured to open or close the opening; and a moving mechanism configured to move the opening and closing member to a position of releasing shielding of the radio wave in conjunction with attachment of the waterproof cap to the connector, and move the opening and closing member to a position of shielding the radio wave in conjunction with detachment of the waterproof cap from the connector.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing device includes an acquiring unit configured to acquire order information related to order details of surveying work, and instrument-related information related to the type of instrument used with which the surveying work has been executed and the kind of carrying accessories; a collected data storage unit configured to store the order information and the instrument-related information; an input order information extracting unit configured to extract a workload level, the type of survey, attributes of a surveying object, and required deliverables accuracy as input order information from the order information acquired by the acquiring unit; and an estimation model generating unit configured to generate an estimation model to estimate instrument-related information corresponding to order information by executing machine learning by using the input order information and instrument-related information as a learning data set.

Abstract: An endoscope includes: a connector to which a waterproof cap is detachably attachable; an RFID tag that is arranged in the connector; an RFID tag storing member that has an opening and is made of a conductive material, the RFID tag storing member being configured to store the RFID tag; an opening and closing member that is made of a conductive material shielding a radio wave, the opening and closing member being configured to open or close the opening; and a moving mechanism configured to move the opening and closing member to a position of releasing shielding of the radio wave in conjunction with attachment of the waterproof cap to the connector, and move the opening and closing member to a position of shielding the radio wave in conjunction with detachment of the waterproof cap from the connector.

Abstract: A smear preparing apparatus that operates under selectable operation modes, may include: a smearing unit that prepares smeared slides by smearing samples onto slides; a staining unit that is capable of housing the smeared slides and that performs staining processing by accommodating a staining solution used to stain the samples on the housed smeared slides; a fluid circuit that supplies the staining solution to the staining unit; and a controller that controls the supplying of the staining solution to the staining unit depending on a selected one of the operation modes.

Abstract: A smear preparing apparatus may include: a staining unit including staining tanks that are configured to receive glass slides smeared with samples and to accommodate a staining solution used to stain the samples smeared on the glass slides; a transfer unit that holds the glass slides and transfers the glass slides to the staining unit; a fluid circuit that supplies the staining solution to each of the staining tanks in the staining unit; and a controller that determines a staining tank used for staining processing among the staining tanks in response to a manipulation by a user.

Abstract: Provided is an angle detection system including: a target unit including a reflection target and an encoder pattern showing an angle of the target unit; and a surveying instrument including a survey unit configured to measure a distance and angle to the reflection target, an encoder pattern reading unit configured to read a bit pattern of the encoder pattern from an image of the encoder pattern, a display unit, and an arithmetic control unit. The surveying instrument includes at least one imaging unit changeable in focal length, and is configured to calculate a distance and angle to the reflection target, to set an imaging magnification of the imaging unit, to set a cutout region of the encoder pattern by using the image displayed on the display unit, to determine success of identification of the encoder pattern and, in the case of success, to calculate an encoder pattern read angle.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an RF coil apparatus includes coil elements and multiplexing circuitry. The coil elements each receive magnetic resonance signals. The multiplexing circuitry multiplexes the magnetic resonance signals received respectively by the coil elements, by using a local signal. The multiplexing circuitry includes mixer circuitry and matching circuitry. The mixer circuitry has a local port for inputting the local signal that includes a local frequency. The mixer circuitry converts at least one frequency among the magnetic resonance signals in accordance with the local frequency of the local signal input via the local port. The matching circuitry matches, in a narrow band, a local signal that is to be input to the local port with the local frequency.

Abstract: Provided is an angle detection system including: a target unit including a reflection target and an encoder pattern showing an angle of the target unit; and a surveying instrument including a survey unit configured to measure a distance and angle to the reflection target, an encoder pattern reading unit configured to read a bit pattern of the encoder pattern from an image of the encoder pattern, a display unit, and an arithmetic control unit. The surveying instrument includes at least one imaging unit changeable in focal length, and is configured to calculate a distance and angle to the reflection target, to set an imaging magnification of the imaging unit, to set a cutout region of the encoder pattern by using the image displayed on the display unit, to determine success of identification of the encoder pattern and, in the case of success, to calculate an encoder pattern read angle.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes an amplifier, a capacitor bank, and processing circuitry. The amplifier supplies, based on an imaging sequence, an RF pulse to an RF coil which generates a radio frequency magnetic field. The capacitor bank supplies an electric power to the amplifier. The processing circuitry judges whether an imaging by the imaging sequence is able to be executed, based on a condition of the RF pulse in the imaging sequence and an output efficiency of the amplifier.

Abstract: Provided is a method for evaluating tool installation when fastening a tool to a main shaft of a machine tool, wherein the method includes a storage step for storing a reference location of a draw bar at the time when the tool is contacting a mounting seat of the main shaft, in a state in which foreign matter has been removed from the surface of the mounting seat and from the contacting surface of the tool. The method for evaluating tool installation includes a measuring step for measuring a measurement location of the draw bar when the tool is installed on the main shaft, and a determination step for determining the installation state of the tool to be abnormal if a measurement-location error with respect to the reference location exceeds a predetermined determination range.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an RF coil apparatus includes coil elements and multiplexing circuitry. The coil elements each receive magnetic resonance signals. The multiplexing circuitry multiplexes the magnetic resonance signals received respectively by the coil elements, by using a local signal. The multiplexing circuitry includes mixer circuitry and matching circuitry. The mixer circuitry has a local port for inputting the local signal that includes a local frequency. The mixer circuitry converts at least one frequency among the magnetic resonance signals in accordance with the local frequency of the local signal input via the local port. The matching circuitry matches, in a narrow band, a local signal that is to be input to the local port with the local frequency.

Abstract: A plasma chemical vapor deposition device includes a chamber, a first conductor having an elongated shape, a second conductor having a tubular shape, a high-frequency output device, and a direct-current power supply. A first connecting portion of the first conductor with the high-frequency output device and a second connecting portion of the first conductor with the direct-current power supply are both placed outside the chamber. A distance from one end of the first conductor to the first connecting portion is shorter than a distance from the one end of the first conductor to the second connecting portion. An impedance change portion is provided between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion in the first conductor, the impedance change portion having an impedance different from an impedance between the one end of the first conductor and the first connecting portion.

Abstract: Provided is a method for evaluating tool installation when fastening a tool to a main shaft of a machine tool, wherein the method includes a storage step for storing a reference location of a draw bar at the time when the tool is contacting a mounting seat of the main shaft, in a state in which foreign matter has been removed from the surface of the mounting seat and from the contacting surface of the tool. The method for evaluating tool installation includes a measuring step for measuring a measurement location of the draw bar when the tool is installed on the main shaft, and a determination step for determining the installation state of the tool to be abnormal if a measurement-location error with respect to the reference location exceeds a predetermined determination range.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes an amplifier, a capacitor bank, and processing circuitry. The amplifier supplies, based on an imaging sequence, an RF pulse to an RF coil which generates a radio frequency magnetic field. The capacitor bank supplies an electric power to the amplifier. The processing circuitry judges whether an imaging by the imaging sequence is able to be executed, based on a condition of the RF pulse in the imaging sequence and an output efficiency of the amplifier.

Abstract: A sample testing system includes a sample analyzer that analyzes a particle in a sample, and an information processing apparatus that receives a result of an analysis on the sample from the sample analyzer. The information processing apparatus includes a controller, a display unit, and an input unit. The controller controls the display unit to display a screen including a reference-information display region for the result of the analysis on the sample and an input-value display region for a visual test to be performed on the sample with a microscope when retesting is determined as necessary, basing the result of the analysis on the sample. With the screen displayed, the controller receives a count value of the particle counted in the visual test on the sample, through the input unit, and controls the display unit to display the received count value in the input-value display region.