Abstract:
A blood analysis apparatus is provided. The blood analysis apparatus includes: a chip holding portion having an aperture which allows light to pass therethrough and holding a μ-TAS chip for holding a measurement liquid; a rotary body on which the chip holding portion is mounted; a light source; and a light-receiving unit. A measurement position of the rotary body at which the measurement liquid is to be measured with the light from the light source is set by: rotating the rotary body to obtain a light value of light which is emitted from the light source and received by the light-receiving unit through the aperture; and setting a rotational position of the rotary body where the light value is a threshold value or more, as the measurement position.
Abstract:
An apparatus for determining an optimum sunscreen factor at any given time for the purpose of selecting a sunscreen suitable for protecting the skin, located in a housing is an indicator for the sunscreen factor, an energy source, preferably a battery, an on-off switch, as well as a sensor responsive to the tanness of the skin and provided with a pick-up which is connected via an electronic evaluation circuit with the indicator.
Abstract:
Provided is an advantageous technique for determining a positive threshold value for use in analyzing a stained specimen fluorescence spectrum. An information processing apparatus includes a threshold value determination unit configured to determine a positive threshold value that is to be compared with image data of a plurality of image sections included in a stained fluorescence component image, in which the positive threshold value is a criterion for determining whether or not each of the plurality of image sections corresponds to a positive cell image. The threshold value determination unit determines the positive threshold value on the basis of an unstained fluorescence component image.
Abstract:
In some examples, a method includes transmitting first light pulses according to a pre-determined pulse pattern in a first measurement period. The method also includes transmitting second light pulses according to the pre-determined pulse pattern in a second measurement period consecutive to the first measurement period, in which at least some of the first and second light pulses being unequally spaced in time across the first and second measurement periods. The method also includes receiving first detection signals representing detection of the first light pulses. The method also includes receiving second detection signals representing detection of the second light pulses. The method also includes providing a first light scattering measurement signal representing the first measurement period responsive to the first detection signals. The method also includes providing a second light scattering measurement signal representing the second measurement period responsive to the second detection signals.
Abstract:
A via hole is accurately formed in an interlayer insulating film over a metal wiring. Of emission spectra of plasma to be used for dry etching of the interlayer insulating film, the emission intensities of at least CO, CN, and AlF are monitored such that an end point of the dry etching of the interlayer insulating film is detected based on the emission intensities thereof.
Abstract:
A via hole is accurately formed in an interlayer insulating film over a metal wiring. Of emission spectra of plasma to be used for dry etching of the interlayer insulating film, the emission intensities of at least CO, CN, and AlF are monitored such that an end point of the dry etching of the interlayer insulating film is detected based on the emission intensities thereof.
Abstract:
A method for differentiating areas in a series of digital images, the method comprising the steps of: providing a series of images comprising undetermined marker areas; evaluating every image 1n for 1≦n≦N according to predetermined selection criteria and defining image marker areas as undetermined marker areas fulfilling the predetermined selection criteria; providing a new image 1new; and inserting new image marker areas in the new image 1new, said new image marker areas having the same shape and location as image marker areas present in image 1n but not in image 1n−1, and said new image marker areas being identifiable in 1new by a unique feature. Further, the application discloses a method for visualizing cell populations in tissue sections of a histological sample. Further, the application discloses a method for visualizing three-dimensional distribution of multiple cell populations in a histological sample.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods, compositions, kits, and systems for the sensitive detection of cardiac troponin, Such methods, compositions, kits, and systems are useful in diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of methods of treatment in conditions that involve release of cardiac troponin.