A hydroxyapatite suspension preparation apparatus includes a container, first and second injection devices, a pH meter, a controller, and a pouring device. The injection device injects calcium hydroxide into the container. The second injection device injects phosphoric acid into a solution contained in the container. The pH meter measures a pH of the solution in the container. The controller controls concentration of the calcium hydroxide injected by the first injection device and at least one of concentration and an injection rate of the phosphoric acid injected by the second injection device so that the pH is within a predetermined range. The pouring device pours hydroxyapatite suspension concentrated by spontaneous sedimentation.
According to an embodiment, an apparatus for applying hydroxyapatite to a nonwoven fabric includes a tank, a shower head, an ultrasonic wave generator, and a drying section. The tank stores suspension containing hydroxyapatite. The shower head jets the suspension against the nonwoven fabric in the suspension in the tank. The ultrasonic wave generator emits ultrasonic waves against the nonwoven fabric. The drying section dries the nonwoven fabric in a wet state removed from the suspension in the tank.
D06B 3/20 - Passing of textile materials through liquids, gases, or vapours to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing, impregnating of fabrics with means to improve the circulation of the treating material on the surface of the fabric
D06M 10/02 - Physical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. ultrasonic, corona discharge, irradiation, electric currents or magnetic fieldsPhysical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements ultrasonic or sonicCorona discharge
D06M 16/00 - Biochemical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. enzymatic
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING HYDROXYAPATITE-CONTAINING THIN FILM
This apparatus for forming a hydroxyapatite-containing thin film comprises: a sputtering device for forming, on the surface of an object by sputtering, a thin film of a material containing an antibacterial metal and hydroxyapatite; and a hydrothermal synthesis device for performing hydrothermal treatment using an alkali solution on the object on which the thin film has been formed.
In the present embodiment, the production apparatus is provided with a first injection device, a second injection device, a control device, and a pouring device. The first injection device injects calcium hydroxide into a container. The second injection device injects a mixed solution prepared by mixing silver nitrate, copper nitrate or copper sulfate with phosphoric acid into the solution stored in the container. The control unit controls at least one of the concentration and the injection speed of the mixed solution to be injected by the second injection device in such a manner that the pH value measured by a pH meter falls within a predetermined range, thereby producing a light-gray or white hydroxyapatite suspension containing an antibacterial metal in the container.
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C01B 25/45 - Phosphates containing plural metal, or metal and ammonium
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING HYDROXYAPATITE SUSPENSION
In the present embodiment, an apparatus for preparing a hydroxyapatite suspension comprises a container, a first injection device, a second injection device, a pH meter, a control device, and an outpouring device. The first injection device injects calcium hydroxide into the container. The second injection device injects phosphoric acid into a solution contained in the container. The pH meter measures the pH value of the solution in the container. The control device controls the concentration of the calcium hydroxide injected by the first injection device and the concentration and/or the injection speed of the phosphoric acid injected by the injection device such that the pH value measured by the pH meter is within a prescribed range. The outpouring device pours, out of the container, a hydroxyapatite suspension concentrated by natural settling of the solution in the container.
In the present embodiment, a device for applying hydoroxyapatite onto a non-woven fabric is provided with a water tank, a shower head, an ultrasonic generator and a drying unit. The water tank stores a hydoroxyapatite-containing suspension therein. The shower head sprays the suspension onto a non-woven fabric in the suspension in the water tank. The ultrasonic generator generates ultrasonic waves toward the non-woven fabric. The drying unit dries the wet non-woven fabric removed from the suspension in the water tank.
B05C 3/05 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material the work being immersed in the liquid or other fluent material with special provision for agitating the work or the liquid or other fluent material by applying vibrations thereto
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Hydroxyapatite, cosmetic, food, and method for producing the same
According to the present invention, provided is a carbonate- and magnesium-substituted hydroxyapatite having a particle size of 5 nm or more and 60 nm or less, wherein a portion of the calcium atoms in the hydroxyapatite are substituted with magnesium atoms and a portion of phosphate groups are substituted with carbonate groups.
Provided is a biometric data registration system, which displays screen data for causing a user to select whether a destination of registration of the user's biometric data is a card for payment or a registration destination server device, accepts from the user a selection of the destination of registration, and acquires the user's biometric data.If the selection indicates the card for payment, the biometric data registration system stores the biometric data in a first storage unit which is for managing data which is stored in a storage medium of the card for payment, whereas if the selection indicates the registration destination server device, the biometric data registration system stores the biometric data in a second storage unit which corresponds to the registration destination server device.
G06K 5/00 - Methods or arrangements for verifying the correctness of markings on a record carrierColumn-detection devices
G07F 7/08 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
G06Q 20/36 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using electronic wallets or electronic money safes
G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
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Payment system using biometric data having security secured, and biometric data registration system
Provided is a biometric data registration system, which displays screen data for causing a user to select whether a destination of registration of the user's biometric data is a card for payment or a registration destination server device, accepts from the user a selection of the destination of registration, and acquires the user's biometric data. If the selection indicates the card for payment, the biometric data registration system stores the biometric data in a first storage unit which is for managing data which is stored in a storage medium of the card for payment, whereas if the selection indicates the registration destination server device, the biometric data registration system stores the biometric data in a second storage unit which corresponds to the registration destination server device.
G06K 5/00 - Methods or arrangements for verifying the correctness of markings on a record carrierColumn-detection devices
G07F 7/08 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
G06Q 20/36 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using electronic wallets or electronic money safes
G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
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Multifunction card including biometric data, card payment terminal, and card payment system
A multifunction card includes an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit includes a memory, a processor, and a communicator. The memory stores first software which is executed by the processor and realizes a card payment function, second software which is executed by the processor and realizes a function other than the card payment function, biometric data for a user capable of using the card payment function, and setting data which represents that biometric authentication for the first software is necessary and whether biometric authentication for the second software is necessary.
G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
G07F 7/08 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card
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Virtual reality system and information processing system
A virtual reality system includes a first information processing device, a virtual reality headset, a biometric data acquisition device, a first sensor, and a second sensor. The first information processing device creates virtual reality content. The virtual reality headset is worn by the user and displays the virtual reality content received from the first information processing device to the user. The biometric data acquisition device acquires biometric data of the user. The first information processing device adds an image making the user recognize the position and the direction of the biometric data acquisition device to the virtual reality content on the basis of position and direction information created by the first sensor and the second sensor.
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
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G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
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Biometric data registration system and payment system
Provided is a biometric data registration system, which displays screen data for causing a user to select whether a destination of registration of the user's biometric data is a card for payment or a registration destination server device, accepts from the user a selection of the destination of registration, and acquires the user's biometric data. If the selection indicates the card for payment, the biometric data registration system stores the biometric data in a first storage unit which is for managing data which is stored in a storage medium of the card for payment, whereas if the selection indicates the registration destination server device, the biometric data registration system stores the biometric data in a second storage unit which corresponds to the registration destination server device.
G06K 5/00 - Methods or arrangements for verifying the correctness of markings on a record carrierColumn-detection devices
G07F 7/08 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
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HYDROXYAPATITE, COSMETIC, FOOD, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME
The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a hydroxyapatite having improved bioaffinity, dispersibility, adsorptivity, absorbability, and cell activating ability; a cosmetic and a food, which contain the hydroxyapatite; and a method for producing the same. According to the present invention, provided is a carbonate- and magnesium-substituted hydroxyapatite having a particle size of 5-60 nm, wherein a portion of the calcium atoms in the hydroxyapatite are substituted with magnesium atoms and a portion of phosphate groups are substituted with carbonate groups.
In an embodiment of the present invention, an agricultural product management system includes first and second examination devices. On the basis of image data obtained by capturing images of agricultural products, the first examination device generates a degree of freshness with respect to the agricultural products, generates a content value for a component or composition with respect to the agricultural products, generates a first determination result indicating whether the degree of freshness is in a first allowable range, generates a second determination result indicating whether the content value is in a second allowable range, and notifies a user of the first determination result and the second determination result.
A multifunction card includes an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit includes a memory, a processor, and a communicator. The memory stores first software which is executed by the processor and realizes a card payment function, second software which is executed by the processor and realizes a function other than the card payment function, biometric data for a user capable of using the card payment function, and setting data which represents that biometric authentication for the first software is necessary and whether biometric authentication for the second software is necessary.
G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
G07F 7/08 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card
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Virtual reality system and information processing system
A virtual reality system includes a first information processing device, a virtual reality headset, a biometric data acquisition device, a first sensor, and a second sensor. The first information processing device creates virtual reality content. The virtual reality headset is worn by the user and displays the virtual reality content received from the first information processing device to the user. The biometric data acquisition device acquires biometric data of the user. The first information processing device adds an image making the user recognize the position and the direction of the biometric data acquisition device to the virtual reality content on the basis of position and direction information created by the first sensor and the second sensor.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
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VIRTUAL REALITY SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM
A virtual reality system includes an information processing device, a virtual reality headset, a biometric data acquisition device, and first and second sensors. The information processing device generates virtual reality contents in accordance with instructions received from a controller. The virtual reality headset is worn by a user, and displays, to the user, the virtual reality contents received from the information processing device. The biometric data acquisition device acquires biometric data of the user. The first sensor generates first position information and first direction information of the biometric data acquisition device. The second sensor generates second position information and second direction information of the virtual reality headset. On the basis of the first and second position information and the first and second direction information, the information processing device adds, to the virtual reality contents, an image that causes the user wearing the virtual reality headset to recognize the position and direction of the biometric data acquisition device.
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
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BIOMETRIC DATA REGISTRATION SYSTEM AND PAYMENT SYSTEM
Provided is a biometric data registration system, which displays screen data for causing a user to select whether a destination of registration of the user's biometric data is a card for payment or a registration destination server device, accepts from the user a selection which is the selection of the destination of registration, and acquires the user's biometric data. If the selection indicates the card for payment, the biometric data registration system stores the biometric data in a first storage unit which is for managing data which is stored in a storage medium of the card for payment, whereas if the selection indicates the registration destination server device, the biometric data registration system stores the biometric data in a second storage unit which corresponds to the registration destination server device.
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
According to the present invention, an electronic settlement device reads data from a user's transaction card and stores the data. A settlement terminal reads data stored on the electronic settlement device and receives a settlement operation. The settlement terminal acquires first biometric data of the user, obtained at the time of the settlement operation. Then when the settlement terminal has received second biometric data to be compared with the first biometric data from the electronic settlement device, the settlement terminal performs biometric authentication on the basis of the first biometric data and the second biometric data. The settlement terminal generates first settlement data or second settlement data and transmits the first settlement data or second settlement data to an information processing device. The first settlement data includes card identification information and/or user identification information, and the first biometric data, a payment amount, and location data. The second settlement data includes the card identification information and/or the user identification information, and an authentication success notification, the payment amount, and the location data.
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
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MULTIFUNCTION CARD, CARD PAYMENT TERMINAL, AND CARD PAYMENT SYSTEM
This multifunction card includes an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit includes a memory, a processor and a communication unit. The memory stores: first software which is executed by the processor and realizes a card payment function; second software which is executed by the processor and realizes a function other than the card payment function; biometric data about a user capable of using the card payment function; and setting information which represents that biometric authentication for the first software is necessary and whether biometric authentication for the second software is necessary.
A card settlement terminal of the present invention is provided with a settlement acceptance unit, a card data reader, a biological data acquisition unit and a processing unit. The settlement acceptance unit accepts a payment amount by a card. The card data reader reads card data that includes card identification information. The biological data acquisition unit acquires first biological data of a user. When second biological data is included in the card data, the processing unit executes biological authentication on the basis of the first biological data and the second biological data. If the first biological data is acquired and the second biological data is not acquired, the processing unit generates first settlement data that includes the card identification information, payment amount and first biological data, and sends the first settlement data to a server. If the first biological data and second biological data are acquired and biological authentication is successful, the processing unit generates second settlement data that includes the card identification information, payment amount and an authentication success notification, and sends the second settlement data to the server.
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
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