FUJIFILM Corporation patent applications published on October 5th, 2023

Patent applications for FUJIFILM Corporation on October 5th, 2023

MEDICAL SERVICE SUPPORT DEVICE, MEDICAL SERVICE SUPPORT METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18331944)

Inventor Yosuke Ohashi

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a medical service support device that consists of a processor and memory. The processor is designed to calculate the number of medical accessory devices needed based on the time it takes to perform a medical procedure, the time between procedures, and the time required for washing the accessory device. The device then provides medical service support information based on the calculated quantity of accessories.

Abstract

The medical service support device includes a processor and a memory connected to or built into the processor. The processor is configured to, in a case where N is a natural number, derive a required quantity of medical accessory devices based on standard procedure service time, from when a first medical procedure service, which is an N-th medical procedure service performed by an information processing apparatus, is started to when the first medical procedure service is ended, standard standby time, from when the first medical procedure service is ended to when a second medical procedure service, which is an (N+1)-th medical procedure service performed by the information processing apparatus, is started, and standard washing time, from when the first medical procedure service is ended to when washing of the medical accessory device, which is attachably and detachably connected to the information processing apparatus, is ended, and output medical service support information obtained based on the required quantity.

BENDING PIECE AND BENDING PORTION OF MEDICAL DEVICE, AND ENDOSCOPE (18330370)

Inventor Kota NINOMIYA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a bending piece of a medical device. It consists of a ring-shaped main body with a C-shaped cross-section and a slit-shaped opening. There are two extension bodies, one on each side of the main body, and a connecting shaft on one of the extension bodies. The other extension body has a connecting hole that matches the shape of the connecting shaft.

Abstract

A bending piece of a medical device includes: a ring-shaped piece main body having a peripheral wall part whose cross-section orthogonal to an axial direction is formed in a C-like shape and a slit-shaped opening part extending in the axial direction and provided between one end and the other end of the peripheral wall part in a peripheral direction; a first extension body extending from the peripheral wall part to one side in the axial direction; a second extension body extending from the peripheral wall part to the other side in the axial direction; a connecting shaft provided on the first extension body so as to extend outward in a radial direction orthogonal to the axial direction; and a connecting hole formed in a direction parallel to the connecting shaft, having a shape corresponding to an outer shape of the connecting shaft, and provided in the second extension body.

ENDOSCOPE IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE AND ENDOSCOPE (18188285)

Inventor Kazuaki TAKAHASHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an endoscope image pickup device and an endoscope that can achieve a secure fixation and stable connection strength. It does not provide any exaggerated claims or a title.

Abstract

Provided are an endoscope image pickup device and an endoscope capable of realizing a firm fixation and a stable connection strength.

CONTROL DEVICE, IMAGE ACQUISITION DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND CONTROL PROGRAM (18188465)

Inventor Keiji TSUBOTA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a control device that is equipped with a processor. The processor is designed to perform two main functions. Firstly, it acquires information about the type of compression member that is connected to an image acquisition device. This compression member is used to capture a radiation image of a compressed breast between an imaging table and the compression member. Secondly, based on the type of compression member, the processor sets an upper limit for the amount of force that can be applied to the breast by the compression member.

Abstract

A control device comprising at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to: acquire type information indicating a type of a compression member attached to an image acquisition device that captures a radiation image by irradiating a breast in a compressed state between an imaging table and the compression member with radiation; and set an upper limit value of a compression force applied to the breast by the compression member based on the type information.

ULTRASONIC ENDOSCOPE (18184258)

Inventor Yuto Shimoyama

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an ultrasonic endoscope, which is a medical device used for imaging internal organs. It consists of several components, including an ultrasound transducer, a body block with observation and illumination systems, a channel block, and a flexible printed circuit. The flexible printed circuit is located inside the body block and connects to the ultrasound transducer. It has three parts: a transducer connection portion, an offset wiring portion, and an intermediate connection portion. The offset wiring portion is positioned away from the transducer connection portion and is located towards the outside in a radial direction. It has a cable bonding portion where loose cables are attached, and this portion is covered with an insulating material.

Abstract

An ultrasonic endoscope includes an ultrasound transducer, a distal end body block component in which an observation optical system and an illumination optical system are mounted, a channel block component, and a flexible printed circuit part that is disposed inside the distal end body block component and is connected to the ultrasound transducer, the flexible printed circuit part includes a transducer connection portion, an offset wiring portion that is positioned on an opposite side to the transducer connection portion and is disposed in an offset manner at a position away from a longitudinal axis toward an outside in a radial direction of the longitudinal axis with respect to the transducer connection portion, and an intermediate connection portion that connects the transducer connection portion and the offset wiring portion, the offset wiring portion has a cable bonding portion to which loose cables are bonded, and the cable bonding portion is covered with an insulating member that is positioned inside the distal end body block component.

ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF (18188111)

Inventor Yukiya MIYACHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus that includes a probe with two transducer arrays, a sensor for acquiring motion or angle information of the probe, and a processor. The processor uses the sensor output to determine the motion or position of the probe relative to the subject being examined, based on the information from the sensor and which transducer array is being used.

Abstract

An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes an ultrasound probe including a housing in which a first transducer array is disposed at one end and a second transducer array is disposed at the other end, a sensor that is provided in the housing and outputs information for acquiring motion information of the ultrasound probe or angle information of the ultrasound probe, and a processor that acquires used array information indicating which of the first transducer array and the second transducer array is used. The processor is configured to acquire the motion information or the angle information based on the output of the sensor and determine a motion or a position of the ultrasound probe with respect to a subject based on the acquired motion information or angle information and the used array information.

Composite Membrane (18041835)

Inventor Renée Maria Ripken

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a composite membrane consisting of three layers. The first layer contains a porous support material and an ionic polymer, while the second layer also contains a porous support material and a different ionic polymer. The third layer is positioned between the first and second layers and includes a porous support material, an ionic polymer, and another ionic polymer that is present within the pores of the third polymer. One of the first or second ionic polymers is cationic, while the other is anionic. Similarly, one of the third or fourth ionic polymers is cationic, while the other is anionic.

Abstract

A composite membrane comprising: a) a first layer comprising a first porous support and a first ionic polymer present in the pores of the first porous support; b) a second layer comprising a second porous support and a second ionic polymer present in the pores of the second porous support; c) a third layer comprising a third porous support, a third ionic polymer and a fourth ionic polymer, wherein the third ionic polymer is present in the pores of the third porous support; wherein: (i) one of the first ionic polymer and the second ionic polymer is a cationic polymer and the other is an anionic polymer; (ii) the third layer c) is interposed between the first layer a) and the second layer b); (iii) the third ionic polymer comprises a network of pores and the fourth ionic polymer is present within the pores of the third ionic polymer; and (iv) one of the third ionic polymer and the fourth ionic polymer is a cationic polymer and the other is an anionic polymer.

LAMINATE AND POLYMER FILM (18329553)

Inventor Yasuyuki SASADA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a laminate material that consists of a polymer film with specific properties. One surface of the polymer film, referred to as surface X, has a smaller linear expansion coefficient compared to the inside of the film and a metal layer or metal wire present on surface Y, which is the opposite side of surface X. Additionally, there is mention of another polymer film with similar characteristics.

Abstract

Provided are a laminate including a polymer film in which a linear expansion coefficient of at least one surface X is smaller than a linear expansion coefficient of an inside and a metal layer or a metal wire, which is provided on a surface Y side opposite to the surface X of the polymer film; and a polymer film in which a linear expansion coefficient of at least one surface X is smaller than a linear expansion coefficient of an inside.

Compounds, Compositions and Polymer Films (18041887)

Inventor Adrianus Jacobus Van Rijen

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a polymer film that can be made by curing a specific compound. The compound is defined by its chemical formula and has certain characteristics, such as having vinyl or epoxy groups and a specific number of alkylene thiol units. The compound is mixed with other curable compounds, and the molar fraction of this compound in the mixture must be greater than 0.25. The abstract also mentions that compositions, processes, membranes, and uses of these materials are claimed.

Abstract

A polymer film obtainable by curing a composition comprising a compound of Formula (I) wherein: R′ is vinyl, epoxy C_alkylenethiol: n has a value of 1 or 2; m has a value of 1, 2 or 3; M′is a cation; wherein X is as defined in the claims; and wherein the molar fraction of the compound of Formula (I) in relation to all curable compounds in the composition is greater than 0.25. Also claimed are compositions, processes membranes and their uses.

ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS (18176679)

Inventor Koji SHIMOMURA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and a control method that aim to reduce power consumption. The apparatus is designed to detect its operation status accurately, without being affected by unintended vibration or contact. The goal is to provide a reliable and efficient ultrasound diagnostic system.

Abstract

Provided are an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and a control method for an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus capable of reducing power consumption by reliably detecting an operation status without being bothered by unintended vibration, contact, or the like.

REFLECTION FILM, WINDSHIELD GLASS, AND HEAD-UP DISPLAY SYSTEM (18331282)

Inventor Akihiro ANZAI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a reflection film that has high visible light transmittance and increases the brightness of a display image. It also maintains favorable transparency for external tint, windshield glass, and a head-up display system. The film includes a selective reflection layer made of a cholesteric liquid crystal layer with a cholesteric liquid crystalline phase immobilized. The film has specific reflectivity properties in different wavelength ranges, with maximum reflectivity values between 10% and 25%. The film also has a significant difference between the highest maximum reflectivity and the lowest minimum reflectivity, and specific wavelength bandwidths where the reflectivity is higher than the average value.

Abstract

Provided are a reflection film, which enables high visible light transmittance, an increase in the brightness of a display image, and favorable transparency of an external tint, a windshield glass, and a head-up display system. The reflection film includes a selective reflection layer formed of a cholesteric liquid crystal layer with a cholesteric liquid crystalline phase immobilized. In each of a wavelength range of 400 nm or more and less than 500 nm and a wavelength range of 500 nm or more and less than 600 nm, a maximum value of a natural light reflectivity is 10% to 25%, the greatest difference between the greatest maximum value and the smallest minimum value of the natural light reflectivity is 3% or more, and a total value of wavelength bandwidths in a region where a reflectivity is higher than an average value of the maximum value and the minimum value of the natural light reflectivity is 20 nm to 80 nm. In a wavelength range of 600 nm or more and 800 nm or less, a maximum value of a natural light reflectivity is 10% to 25%, and a total value of wavelength bandwidths in a region where a reflectivity is higher than an average value of the maximum value and the minimum value of the natural light reflectivity is 120 nm or more.

LAMINATED OPTICAL FILM AND IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE (18297377)

Inventor Naoyoshi YAMADA

Brief explanation

The present invention is a laminated optical film that includes a reflective circular polarizer, a retardation layer, and a linear polarizer. The film is designed to provide high image sharpness when reflecting an image. The reflective circular polarizer converts circularly polarized light into linearly polarized light. The surface of the reflective circular polarizer has a surface roughness of 100 nm or less. This laminated optical film can be used in image display devices.

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a laminated optical film including a reflective circular polarizer with high image sharpness of a reflected image, and an image display device formed of the laminated optical film. The object is achieved by providing the laminated optical film including at least a reflective circular polarizer, a retardation layer that converts circularly polarized light into linearly polarized light, and a linear polarizer in this order, in which a surface of the reflective circular polarizer on a side opposite to the linear polarizer has a surface roughness Ra of 100 nm or less.

OPTICALLY ANISOTROPIC LAYER, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, LAMINATE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, POLARIZING PLATE, LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE, AND ORGANIC EL DISPLAY DEVICE (18331810)

Inventor Ayako MURAMATSU

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method to prevent the tilting of the optical axis in an optically anisotropic layer made from a liquid crystalline compound. By fixing a polymerizable composition containing a rod-like liquid crystal compound in a smectic phase, the optically anisotropic layer is formed with a maximum refractive index that is inclined at 10° or less to the surface of the layer. The abstract also mentions the manufacturing method, a laminate, a polarizing plate, and the application of the optically anisotropic layer in liquid crystal display devices and organic EL display devices.

Abstract

To suppress a phenomenon where an optical axis of the optically anisotropic layer is tilted when the optically anisotropic layer is produced by using a liquid crystalline compound showing smectic phase as a materials showing a higher level of orderliness. An optically anisotropic layer wherein a polymerizable composition, containing one or more polymerizable rod-like liquid crystal compound showing a smectic phase, is fixed in a state of smectic phase, and a direction of maximum refractive index of the optically anisotropic layer is inclined at 10° or smaller to the surface of the optically anisotropic layer, a method for manufacturing the same, a laminate and a method for manufacturing the same, a polarizing plate, a liquid crystal display device, and an organic EL display device.

ACCOMMODATION CASE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE (18179298)

Inventor Ayana FURUTA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an accommodation case for an electronic device. The case has a main body that can hold the electronic device, which includes a display. The case also has an opening and closing member that can be opened and closed. Between the opening and closing member and the outer surface of the case main body, there is an article accommodation portion. This portion can hold at least a part of an article and has an opening. The article accommodation portion is accessible when the opening and closing member is closed.

Abstract

An accommodation case for an electronic device, includes: a case main body capable of accommodating an electronic device including a display; and an opening and closing member supported on the case main body so as to be openable and closable, and an article accommodation portion that is capable of accommodating at least a part of an article and that has an opening is formed between the opening and closing member and an outer surface of the case main body in a state in which the opening and closing member is closed.

OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICE, DRIVING METHOD OF OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICE, AND IMAGE DRAWING SYSTEM (18180551)

Inventor Shinichiro Sonoda

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a driving controller that controls two actuators. It sends a first driving signal with a specific frequency to the first actuator and a second driving signal with a different frequency to the second actuator. The controller can change the frequency of the first driving signal by adjusting a value called the first set value. Similarly, it can change the frequency of the second driving signal by adjusting a value called the second set value. The adjustments are made in specific increments determined by dividing the set values by the greatest common divisor of the two set values.

Abstract

A driving controller provides a first driving signal having a first driving frequency corresponding to a first set value to a first actuator, provides a second driving signal having a second driving frequency corresponding to a second set value to a second actuator, changes the first driving frequency by changing the first set value in units of a first number obtained by dividing the first set value by a greatest common divisor of the first set value and the second set value, and changes the second driving frequency by changing the second set value in units of a second number obtained by dividing the second set value by the greatest common divisor.

LIGHT ABSORPTION ANISOTROPIC FILM, VIEWING ANGLE CONTROL SYSTEM, AND IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE (18331818)

Inventor Shinichi YOSHINARI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a film that can display a bright and clear image in a specific direction while making the image invisible from other directions. This film is made up of a light absorption anisotropic layer and a first alignment layer. The light absorption anisotropic layer contains a liquid crystal compound and an organic dichroic substance. The angle between the transmittance central axis of the layer and the normal line of the layer is between 5° and 45°. The first alignment layer is made of a polymerizable liquid crystal compound that is hybrid-aligned. This film can be used in an image display device with a viewing angle control system.

Abstract

A light absorption anisotropic film that displays a bright and clear image in a desired direction and makes the image invisible from a direction other than the desired direction using an image display device, a viewing angle control system formed of the light absorption anisotropic film, and an image display device formed of the light absorption anisotropic film. The light absorption anisotropic film includes a light absorption anisotropic layer, and a first alignment layer adjacent to the light absorption anisotropic layer, in which the light absorption anisotropic layer contains a liquid crystal compound and an organic dichroic substance, an angle between a transmittance central axis of the light absorption anisotropic layer and a normal line of the light absorption anisotropic layer is 5° or greater and less than 45°, and the first alignment layer is a layer in which a polymerizable liquid crystal compound is hybrid-aligned.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18051524)

Inventor Takuma AYABE

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes a receiving surface for placing a document, a reading unit for scanning the document, an inclined surface without any operation unit, and a projecting portion on the front of the apparatus. The reading unit is openable and closable and reads the image on the document while transporting it. The inclined surface slopes downward from the rear to the front of the apparatus, and the projecting portion is located on one side of the inclined surface and projects forward and upward.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes: an apparatus body having a receiving surface on which a document is placed and that is provided on a rear portion of an upper surface, the rear portion being positioned behind a front end of the upper surface; a reading unit provided on the rear portion such that the reading unit is openable and closable, the reading unit reading an image on the document while transporting the document; an inclined surface on which no operation unit is disposed, the inclined surface being continuously inclined downward from a front end of the rear portion to the front end of the upper surface; and a projecting portion provided on a front portion of the apparatus body at a position on a first side of the inclined surface in a left-right direction, the projecting portion projecting forward and upward with respect to the inclined surface.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM (18329538)

Inventor Tsubasa GOTO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a processor that can analyze an image by dividing it into different regions and extracting features from each region. It then uses these features to determine the presence of a specific object in the image. The processor can also identify which specific feature has the most influence on the determination result and pinpoint the region in the image that is most responsible for that result.

Abstract

A processor is configured to: divide a target image into a plurality of first regions through a first division; divide the target image into a plurality of second regions through a second division different from the first division; derive a feature vector that represents at least a feature of each of the second regions for each of the first regions; derive a determination result for a target object included in the target image based on the feature vector; specify, among elements of the feature vector, an influential element that affects the determination result; and specify an influential region that affects the determination result in the target image based on the influential element.

IMAGE DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT DEVICE (18330368)

Inventor Koji TANINAI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image diagnosis support device that helps with computer-aided diagnostic processing on medical images. It has a CAD processing unit, a communication unit, a power supply unit, and a portable housing. The device can receive medical images from an external device, perform diagnostic processing on them, and transmit the results back to the external device. It is powered by a battery and can be easily carried by a user.

Abstract

An image diagnosis support device includes: a CAD processing unit that performs computer-aided diagnostic processing on a medical image; a communication unit that receives the medical image from an external device and transmits information including a result of the computer-aided diagnostic processing by the CAD processing unit to the external device; a power supply unit that supplies power from a battery to the CAD processing unit and the communication unit; and a housing that accommodates the CAD processing unit, the communication unit, and the power supply unit and is portable by a user.

RADIATION IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF (18191191)

Inventor Junya MORITA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a radiation image processing apparatus that is capable of evaluating the extensibility of the mammary gland based on two radiation images of the same subject. The processor in the apparatus calculates the pixel mammary gland ratio for each pixel in the images and then determines the region mammary gland ratio in a specific region of each image. By comparing the region mammary gland ratios calculated from the two images, the apparatus can evaluate the extensibility of the mammary gland. The evaluation result is then displayed for the user.

Abstract

A processor provided in a radiation image processing apparatus acquires two radiation images obtained by imaging breasts of the same subject, calculates, based on the radiation images, a pixel mammary gland ratio, which is a ratio of a mammary gland for each pixel in each of the radiation images, calculates, based on the pixel mammary gland ratio, a region mammary gland ratio in a predetermined region of each of the radiation images, evaluates extensibility of the mammary gland by comparing two region mammary gland ratios respectively calculated using the two radiation images, and performs control to display an evaluation result of the extensibility.

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18181550)

Inventor Yuta HIASA

Brief explanation

This abstract describes a processor that is able to analyze and compare two-dimensional images taken during a medical treatment with a three-dimensional image taken before the treatment. The processor calculates the reliability of the registration between the two sets of images and determines a range in which a specific target position in the two-dimensional images may exist. The processor then displays the two-dimensional images with the determined range superimposed on them.

Abstract

A processor specifies a target position in a three-dimensional image acquired by imaging a subject before treatment, performs registration between two-dimensional images sequentially acquired for the subject under the treatment and the three-dimensional image, derives an evaluation result representing a reliability of the registration at least at the target position of the three-dimensional image, derives a range in which the target position possibly exists in the two-dimensional image based on a result of the registration and the evaluation result, and displays the two-dimensional image on which the range is superimposed.

MAGNETIC HEAD, MAGNETIC TAPE, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, MAGNETIC TAPE DRIVE, AND MAGNETIC TAPE READING METHOD (18171919)

Inventor Toru NAKAO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a magnetic head that is used in data storage devices. The magnetic head consists of two pairs of servo reading elements and multiple magnetic elements. The first pair of servo reading elements includes a first and second element, while the second pair includes a third and fourth element. The first and third servo reading elements are located on one end of the magnetic elements and read one servo band, while the second and fourth servo reading elements are located on the other end and read the other servo band. This configuration allows for accurate positioning and tracking of data on the storage device.

Abstract

A magnetic head includes a first servo reading element pair, a second servo reading element pair, and a plurality of magnetic elements. The first servo reading element pair consists of a first servo reading element and a second servo reading element, the second servo reading element pair consists of a third servo reading element and a fourth servo reading element, the first servo reading element and the third servo reading element are disposed on one end side of the plurality of magnetic elements and read one servo band of the pair of servo bands, and the second servo reading element and the fourth servo reading element are disposed on the other end side of the plurality of magnetic elements and read the other servo band of the pair of servo bands.

SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE, MAGNETIC TAPE DRIVE, MAGNETIC TAPE, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, PROGRAM, SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD, AND MAGNETIC TAPE MANUFACTURING METHOD (18172693)

Inventor Toru Nakao

Brief explanation

This abstract describes a magnetic head that has two servo reading elements. These elements are used to read servo patterns on two adjacent servo bands. A processor in the magnetic head then analyzes the signals obtained from reading these patterns and calculates the deviation in time between them. This deviation is then outputted as a deviation amount signal.

Abstract

A magnetic head includes a pair of servo reading elements corresponding to a pair of servo bands adjacent to each other in a width direction. A processor acquires a first signal based on a first result obtained by reading a servo pattern in a first servo band by a first servo reading element included in a pair of servo reading elements, acquires a second signal based on a second result obtained by reading the servo pattern in a second servo band by a second servo reading element included in the pair of servo reading elements, and outputs a deviation amount signal corresponding to a deviation amount in time between the first signal and the second signal.

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC RECORDING AND REPRODUCING DEVICE (18191311)

Inventor Noriko OYANAGI

Brief explanation

The abstract states that the Ra (roughness average) measurement on the surface of a magnetic layer is 2.5 nm or less. It also mentions the difference in protrusion height (Δ(HD-HB)) between a dark region and a bright region on the surface of the magnetic layer. The first binarization-processed image obtained by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is used to measure the protrusion height HD in the dark region, while the second binarization-processed image, which has a higher gradation, is used to measure the protrusion height HB in the bright region. The abstract specifies that the difference in protrusion height between the two regions should be 0.7 nm or more.

Abstract

Ra measured on a surface of a magnetic layer is 2.5 nm or less, and Δ(HD−HB) between a protrusion height HD with a height of a peripheral base region of 0 nm as a reference, which is measured by AFM, for a region specified as a dark region in a first binarization-processed image of a reflected electron image obtained by imaging the surface of the magnetic layer with SEM and a protrusion height HB with a height of a peripheral base region of 0 nm as a reference, which is measured by AFM, for a region specified as a bright region in a second binarization-processed image of the reflected electron image obtained by imaging the surface of the magnetic layer with SEM, the second binarization processing being performed on a higher gradation side than the first binarization processing, is 0.7 nm or more.

TAPE REEL AND TAPE CARTRIDGE (18183171)

Inventor Yosuke SUMIYA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a tape reel design that prevents the tape from moving sideways and getting damaged when wound around the reel. The tape reel consists of a cylindrical portion, a first flange that projects outward in a radial direction from the cylindrical portion, and a second flange that is separated from the first flange and also projects outward in the same direction. The distance between the first and second flanges gradually decreases towards the outer side. Additionally, the first flange has a lower bending elastic modulus compared to the second flange.

Abstract

A tape is prevented from moving in a width direction and the tape is prevented from being damaged in a state in which the tape is wound around a tape reel. There is provided a tape reel including: a cylindrical portion around which a tape is wound; a first flange annularly projecting toward an outer side in a radial direction of the cylindrical portion from the cylindrical portion; and a second flange separated from the first flange in an axial direction of the cylindrical portion and annularly projecting toward the outer side in the radial direction from the cylindrical portion, in which a distance between the first flange and the second flange becomes narrower while extending toward the outer side in the radial direction, and a bending elastic modulus of the first flange is smaller than a bending elastic modulus of the second flange.

MEDICAL SUPPORT DEVICE, AND OPERATION METHOD AND OPERATION PROGRAM OF MEDICAL SUPPORT DEVICE (18186205)

Inventor Hirotaka ITO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a medical support device that uses a processor to analyze medical images and detect abnormal signal regions. The device then displays these abnormal regions in a way that can be easily identified. Additionally, the device can change the display aspect for each group of abnormal regions based on specific operation instructions.

Abstract

A processor of a medical support device is configured to execute first display control for displaying abnormal signal regions detected by performing image analysis on a medical image, in an identifiable manner and second display control for changing a display aspect for each group classified by an operation instruction, on the abnormal signal regions.

DOCUMENT CREATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, DOCUMENT CREATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18332762)

Inventor Keigo Nakamura

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a device that helps in creating documents. The device uses a processor to generate text that describes a disease classification for certain parts of an image. The text also includes information about the relevant portion of the image that is related to the disease classification.

Abstract

A document creation support apparatus includes at least one processor. The processor generates text describing a classification of a disease for at least one feature portion included in an image, and includes, in the text, a description regarding a relevant portion related to the classification of the disease described in the text.

MEDICAL SERVICE SUPPORT DEVICE, MEDICAL SERVICE SUPPORT METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18331951)

Inventor Yosuke OHASHI

Brief explanation

The medical service support device has a processor and memory that are connected or integrated into the processor. The processor is designed to gather information about low operation rate medical devices. These devices are used in an endoscope handling service and have a standard operation degree that is below a certain threshold value. Based on this information, the device generates medical service support information.

Abstract

The medical service support device includes a processor and a memory connected to or built into the processor. The processor is configured to acquire low operation rate medical device specification information capable of specifying a low operation rate medical device, which is a medical device of which a standard operation degree falls below a threshold value among a plurality of the medical devices used in an endoscope handling service, and output medical service support information obtained based on the low operation rate medical device specification information.

MEDICAL SERVICE SUPPORT DEVICE, MEDICAL SERVICE SUPPORT METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18331942)

Inventor Yosuke OHASHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a medical service support device that has a processor and memory. The processor is designed to calculate the operation rate of a medical device used in a medical device handling service, based on the time it is being used and the standby time for a specific medical procedure. It then compares this operation rate to a reference value and provides medical service support information based on the difference between the two rates.

Abstract

The medical service support device includes a processor and a memory connected to or built into the processor. The processor is configured to derive, based on standard operation time, during which a medical device that is used in a medical device handling service is being operated, and on standby time for a medical device procedure service included in the medical device handling service, an operation rate reference value of the medical device, and output medical service support information obtained in accordance with a difference degree between an operation rate of the medical device and the operation rate reference value.

MEDICAL SERVICE SUPPORT DEVICE, MEDICAL SERVICE SUPPORT METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18332758)

Inventor Yosuke Ohashi

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a medical service support device that has a processor and memory. The device is designed to calculate the time it takes for a medical accessory device to be washed after it is used in a medical procedure. This information is then used to provide support to medical professionals. The device can classify the washing wait time into different units and associate them with relevant information.

Abstract

The medical service support device includes a processor and a memory connected to or built into the processor. The processor is configured to acquire a washing wait time from when a medical device procedure service using a medical accessory device that is attachably and detachably connected to a medical management device is ended to when washing of the medical accessory device by a washer is started, for each default unit capable of classifying the washing wait time, and output medical service support information in which the washing wait time and the default unit are associated with each other.

MAGNETIC POWDER FOR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF (18127722)

Inventor Akifumi ONODERA

Brief explanation

The abstract states that a new type of hexagonal barium ferrite magnetic powder has been developed. This powder is made up of small particles and has the ability to distribute the magnetic field in a way that is effective for improving both the recording density and the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of a magnetic recording medium.

Abstract

[Problem] A hexagonal barium ferrite magnetic powder formed of fine particles, wherein the anisotropic magnetic field distribution of a magnetic recording medium can be made to fall within a range effective in both improving the recording density and improving the SNR is provided.

PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18047651)

Inventor Takuma AYABE

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a processing apparatus that consists of a mount and a support member. The mount is used to hold an object, while the support member is located on top of the mount and is responsible for supporting a unit that performs operations or displays information related to a process. The support member has a protruding portion at its lower end, which is in the shape of a rod formed by joining multiple members together. This protruding portion is embedded beneath the upper surface of the support member.

Abstract

A processing apparatus includes a mount on which an object is placed and a support member that is provided on an upper surface of the mount and that supports a supported unit that provides at least one of an operation and a display regarding a process, the support member including a protruding portion that protrudes outward at a lower end of the support member and having a rod shape formed by joining plural members adjacent to each other in a direction along the upper surface, the protruding portion being embedded below the upper surface.

OPTICAL MEMBER, LENS DEVICE, AND IMAGING APPARATUS (18301245)

Inventor Yuya HIRAKAWA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an optical member that consists of aperture regions, a lens device, and an imaging apparatus. The lens device includes an imaging optical system, a first polarizing part that polarizes some of the rays passing through the imaging optical system, and a filter unit located at or near the pupil position of the imaging optical system. The filter unit contains aperture regions that allow the rays from the imaging optical system to pass through. It also includes wavelength selective filters in these aperture regions, which transmit light of different wavelength ranges. Additionally, the filter unit has a second polarizing filter with polarizing filters in the aperture regions, each having a different polarization direction.

Abstract

An optical member includes aperture regions, a lens device, and an imaging apparatus. A lens device includes: an imaging optical system; a first polarizing part that polarizes at least a part of rays transmitted through the imaging optical system; and a filter unit that is disposed at a pupil position of the imaging optical system or near the pupil position, and includes aperture regions transmitting the rays of the imaging optical system and including a first aperture region and a second aperture region, wavelength selective filters disposed in the first aperture region and the second aperture region and transmitting pieces of light of which at least a part of wavelength ranges are different from each other, and a second polarizing filter including polarizing filters disposed in the first aperture region and the second aperture region and having polarization directions different from each other.

PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGING APPARATUS, PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROCESSING PROGRAM (18179887)

Inventor Taiju URANISHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a processing device that includes a processor and a memory. The processor processes an imaging signal from an imaging element, which consists of a peripheral circuit and a pixel unit. The pixel unit contains pixels that convert light into electric signals. The processor is designed to correct the imaging signal based on the operation state of the peripheral circuit.

Abstract

A processing device includes: a processor that processes an imaging signal output from an imaging element which includes a peripheral circuit and a pixel unit in which a pixel which converts light into an electric signal and outputs the electric signal is arranged; and a memory, and the processor is configured to: correct the imaging signal based on an operation state of the peripheral circuit.

IMAGING APPARATUS AND IMAGING SENSOR (18331931)

Inventor Koichi TANAKA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a pixel region that consists of two groups of phase difference pixels. One group has its first side blocked by a light blocking layer, while the other group has its second side blocked. Within the first group, there are two types of pixels: the first A pixel and the first B pixel. The first A pixel has a smaller light blocking area compared to the first B pixel. The controller is responsible for performing addition readout processing, where the pixel signals of the first A pixel and/or the first B pixel are adjusted based on the optical characteristics of the imaging lens.

Abstract

The pixel region includes a first phase difference pixel group including a plurality of the phase difference pixels of which the first side of the photoelectric conversion element is blocked by the light blocking layer in a first side region of the first side, and a second phase difference pixel group including a plurality of the phase difference pixels of which the second side of the photoelectric conversion element is blocked by the light blocking layer. The first phase difference pixel group includes a first A pixel and a first B pixel in which a light blocking area of the photoelectric conversion element using the light blocking layer is smaller than that of the first A pixel. The controller performs addition readout processing in which at least one of a pixel signal of the first A pixel or a pixel signal of the first B pixel is weighted in accordance with optical characteristics of the imaging lens.

COLOR CONVERSION FILM, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COLOR CONVERSION FILM, BACKLIGHT UNIT, AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE (18316242)

Inventor Yohei ARITOSHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a color conversion film that consists of multiple layers. The first layer contains a material that emits light in the range of 500 nm to 580 nm when excited by light with a wavelength of 400 nm to 500 nm. The second layer contains a material that emits light in the range of 580 nm to 750 nm when excited by either the same range of light or the light emitted from the first layer. There is also an interlayer mixing layer between the first and second layers where the two layers are combined.

Abstract

A color conversion film including a support, a first color conversion layer containing an organic light-emitting material which emits, by an excitation light having a wavelength of 400 nm or more and less than 500 nm, light observed in a region having a peak wavelength of 500 nm or more and less than 580 nm, a second color conversion layer containing an organic light-emitting material which emits, by at least one of the excitation light having a wavelength of 400 nm or more and less than 500 nm or the light emitted from the organic light-emitting material, light observed in a region having a peak wavelength of 580 nm or more and less than 750 nm, and an interlayer mixing layer between the first color conversion layer and the second color conversion layer, in which the first color conversion layer and the second color conversion layer are mixed together.