Abstract: The control device includes: a detection unit that detects a predetermined speech/motion of a user who is present in an output destination space of a directional speaker; an identification unit that identifies, in accordance with the predetermined speech/motion, an audio source of interest among audio sources and a directional speaker as an object to be controlled; and an output control unit that causes the identified directional speakers to output audio supplied from the identified audio source.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a phototherapy device with which a light irradiation region can be accurately positioned on a treatment site. The phototherapy device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a barrel, a light source which is installed inside the barrel and which emits light, a plurality of imaging units for imaging a marking arranged on a body, a deviation amount calculation unit for calculating a deviation amount between a plurality of images of the marking included in a plurality of images captured by the plurality of imaging units, an image combining unit for combining the plurality of images of the marking based on the calculated deviation amount, a target position determination unit for determining a position of a target in the combined image corresponding to an irradiation region of light from the light source, and a display unit for overlaying and displaying an image of a target on the combined image of the marking.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a new indication for phototherapy or prevention, and to provide a new treatment or prevention device for irritable bowel syndrome. The present invention is a device for treating or preventing irritable bowel syndrome, specifically a light beam irradiation device for treating or preventing irritable bowel syndrome by performing percutaneous irradiation toward the sacral foramina on one side or both sides and the vicinity thereof.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a chair-type phototherapy device that enables a patient to perform light irradiation accurately targeted at a treatment site in a seated position on a chair and consequently achieves effective phototherapy even when the treatment site is in the back region that the patient is unable to see, for example, as in light irradiation for dysuria patients and patients with pain, and the patient performs light irradiation by himself/herself at home. The present invention provides a chair-type phototherapy device having a seat on which a patient is seated. The chair-type phototherapy device includes a radiation module configured to emit radiation light toward a living body, a drive module positioned behind the patient for moving the radiation module, and a fixing module fixing the drive module to the seat.

Abstract: A phototherapy device 1 includes a laser light source 8 for emitting laser light at a target portion T, a limit switch 10 for detecting an approach of the laser light source 8 to a target portion T up to a predetermined distance and outputting a proximity signal, and an optical sensors 7 for detecting a distance to the target portion T and outputting a distance signal S corresponding to the distance and is configured so that a reference value L0 is set based on the distance signal S detected after the proximity signal is detected and emission of laser light by the laser light source 8 is permitted in accordance with an amount of fluctuation of the distance signal S with respect to the reference value L0.

Abstract: A phototherapy device including: an irradiation probe for radiating irradiation light toward a living body; a probe fixing unit into which the irradiation probe is inserted and at the same time fixed on a living body; an observation module placed on the probe fixing unit and provided with an observation means for observing an irradiation site irradiated with irradiation light which is radiated to the living body; and a moving means capable of moving the observation module to a space where the irradiation probe is to be placed in the probe fixing unit during observation of the irradiation site.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a chair-type phototherapy device that enables a patient to perform light irradiation accurately targeted at a treatment site in a seated position on a chair and consequently achieves effective phototherapy even when the treatment site is in the back region that the patient is unable to see, for example, as in light irradiation for dysuria patients and patients with pain, and the patient performs light irradiation by himself/herself at home. The present invention provides a chair-type phototherapy device having a seat on which a patient is seated. The chair-type phototherapy device includes a radiation module configured to emit radiation light toward a living body, a drive module positioned behind the patient for moving the radiation module, and a fixing module fixing the drive module to the seat.

Abstract: A phototherapy device including: an irradiation probe for radiating irradiation light toward a living body; a probe fixing unit into which the irradiation probe is inserted and at the same time fixed on a living body; an observation module placed on the probe fixing unit and provided with an observation means for observing an irradiation site irradiated with irradiation light which is radiated to the living body; and a moving means capable of moving the observation module to a space where the irradiation probe is to be placed in the probe fixing unit during observation of the irradiation site.

Abstract: Provided is a charger holder supporting a personal digital assistant (PDA) when a rechargeable battery included in the PDA is to be charged quickly. A charger holder supporting a PDA when a rechargeable battery included in the PDA is to be charged, includes a power source connecting section to which a voltage converter capable of varying a voltage value of an output voltage is connected, a voltage value instructing section instructing a voltage value of the output voltage to the voltage converter, and a terminal connecting section to which the PDA is connected for receiving a DC power from the voltage converter according to an instruction from the voltage value instructing section.

Abstract: Provided is a phototherapy device which enables a sufficient amount of light to reach a deep tissue to achieve a satisfactory therapy while preventing the increase in the skin temperature of an affected part, and which can achieve a comfortable therapy. The present invention provides a phototherapy device comprising a sheet-like member having a first surface on which an affected part is to be arranged and a surface light source for emitting light toward the sheet-like member, wherein the first surface is formed in an uneven shape so as to provide multiple grooves. The phototherapy device can be used for, for example, the treatment of an affected part in a rheumatoid arthritis patient.

Abstract: Provided is a phototherapy apparatus capable of applying appropriate treatment. Specifically, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a phototherapy apparatus capable of easily supplying adequate treatment light even when a region to be treated is a bent region like finger joints of a patient having severe rheumatoid arthritis, thus making it possible to apply appropriate treatment. This phototherapy apparatus is configured to include: a light guide including a first surface on which an affected part is placed and a second surface on a back surface side of the first surface; a light source that outputs therapeutic light to enter an inside of the light guide body; and a light guide member that has softness and surface tackiness and is disposed on a part of the first surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phototherapy device which can irradiate an affected part, which is to be irradiated with light, with light selectively and intensively and can prevent eyes to undergo the direct irradiation with intense light emitted from a light source. Specifically disclosed is a phototherapy device comprising: a light guide member which has a contact surface that contacts with an affected part and an opposed surface that faces the contact surface and which serves as a light guide path; and a first light source which can emit light having the main wavelength that depends on the wavelength range of infrared ray to the light guide path. In the phototherapy device, a material constituting the light guide member has a refractive index identical to or higher than the refractive index of a biological tissue.

Abstract: A device and method for optically measuring a substance in blood using the nail as an optical window are provided. A device for optically measuring a test substance in blood by using the nail as an optical window and correcting or eliminating fluctuation of a measurement value based on optical characteristics of the nail plate, comprising irradiation means applying light within a wavelength range for measuring absorption by the test substance to the nail of a subject, detection means detecting light diffused/reflected from or transmitted through the body of the subject, and processing means processing a signal obtained by the detection means to convert the signal into a concentration of the test substance.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a component concentration measuring apparatus by blood sampling by laser perforating, capable of preventing leak of an abnormal odor generated during laser perforating, and improving user's convenience. In a component concentration measuring apparatus of the invention, a slide sheet 6 in which a film is provided on the optical axis of a laser beam, and an insertion holder 7 the inside of which is hollow are inserted into a main body 2 equipped with a laser device, a focusing lens, an analyzing device that analyzes components of a body fluid by an enzyme reaction of a specimen reagent, a laser operation button 5, a display 3, a display switching button 4, a chargeable battery, and an electric circuit on which a memory that stores the operation of the laser device, analysis of component concentration by the output of the analyzing device, and analysis results is mounted.

Abstract: A device and method for optically measuring a substance in blood using the nail as an optical window are provided. A device for optically measuring a test substance in blood by using the nail as an optical window and correcting or eliminating fluctuation of a measurement value based on optical characteristics of the nail plate, comprising irradiation means applying light within a wavelength range for measuring absorption by the test substance to the nail of a subject, detection means detecting light diffused/reflected from or transmitted through the body of the subject, and processing means processing a signal obtained by the detection means to convert the signal into a concentration of the test substance.