Omron develops new 3D image display device

Omron develops new 3D image display device

OSAKA, Japan - Omron Corp. unveils in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 2, 2014, a three-dimensional image display device that can project a still 3D image in mid-air by directing LED light toward the surface of a transparent plastic plate, the first such 3D image projection system in the world.

Sony to launch its 1st tablet computer

Sony to launch its 1st tablet computer

TOKYO, Japan - Women hold the S1 type (L) and the S2 type (R) of tablet computer by Sony Corp. on April 26, 2011. The company announced a plan to launch around the world in the fall the tablet, its first such device, aiming to take the second-largest share in the global market after Apple Inc., maker of the popular iPad.

Sony to launch its 1st tablet computer

Sony to launch its 1st tablet computer

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. announced on April 26, 2011, its plan to launch the S1 type (L) and the S2 type (R) of tablet computer around the world in the fall, its first such device, aiming to take the second-largest share in the global market after Apple Inc., maker of the popular iPad.

Hitachi devises blood sugar monitor that doesn't use blood

Hitachi devises blood sugar monitor that doesn't use blood

TOKYO, Japan - Hitachi Ltd. has developed what it claims to be the world's first blood sugar monitor for diabetics that does not require users to collect a blood sample. The non-invasive blood sugar monitoring device (photo) is intended to compute blood sugar levels by using special sensors to detect physiological parameters related to the body's metabolism, such as thermal energy, oxygen supply, and blood flow. To compute the blood sugar level, a patient places a finger on the device for 10 seconds and repeats the action two minutes later. The device takes a further two minutes to display the results.

New JVC radio to let listeners catch fast talk more clearly

New JVC radio to let listeners catch fast talk more clearly

TOKYO, Japan - Victor Co. of Japan (JVC) will put on the market in early December a radio (photo) that can slow down parts of broadcast speech so that older listeners and foreign-language students can more clearly catch each sentence. The device has been jointly developed by JVC and NHK Science & Technical Research Laboratories, and is expected to sell for around 35,000 yen. The radio will first store a voice, such as that of an announcer, in an integrated circuit, and will then use voice signal processing technology to slow down the speed of pronunciation of the first part of each sentence, gradually returning to normal speed in the latter part.

Toho Gas builds first hydrogen fuel station

Toho Gas builds first hydrogen fuel station

NAGOYA, Japan - Toho Gas Co. said Oct. 4 it has established a fuel station (photo) at its research laboratory in Aichi Prefecture to provide hydrogen to fuel cell-powered vehicles. Toho is the first Japanese company to build such a fuel station, which uses a high-pressure filling device to supply hydrogen to vehicles. Hydrogen made from city gas is compressed before being stored in the station's tank.

New JVC radio to let listeners catch fast talk more clearly

New JVC radio to let listeners catch fast talk more clearly

TOKYO, Japan - Victor Co. of Japan (JVC) will put on the market in early December a radio (photo) that can slow down parts of broadcast speech so that older listeners and foreign-language students can more clearly catch each sentence. The device has been jointly developed by JVC and NHK Science & Technical Research Laboratories, and is expected to sell for around 35,000 yen. The radio will first store a voice, such as that of an announcer, in an integrated circuit, and will then use voice signal processing technology to slow down the speed of pronunciation of the first part of each sentence, gradually returning to normal speed in the latter part. (Kyodo)

Sony to launch its 1st tablet computer

Sony to launch its 1st tablet computer

TOKYO, Japan - Women hold the S1 type (L) and the S2 type (R) of tablet computer by Sony Corp. on April 26, 2011. The company announced a plan to launch around the world in the fall the tablet, its first such device, aiming to take the second-largest share in the global market after Apple Inc., maker of the popular iPad. (Kyodo)

Sony to launch its 1st tablet computer

Sony to launch its 1st tablet computer

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. announced on April 26, 2011, its plan to launch the S1 type (L) and the S2 type (R) of tablet computer around the world in the fall, its first such device, aiming to take the second-largest share in the global market after Apple Inc., maker of the popular iPad. (Kyodo)

Yamato Holdings adopt automated packing machines

Yamato Holdings adopt automated packing machines

Photo shows Yamato Holdings' automated packing machine at a warehouse in Aikawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Nov. 13, 2017. Yamato is the first delivery company in Japan to use such a device. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Hitachi devises blood sugar monitor that doesn't use blood

Hitachi devises blood sugar monitor that doesn't use blood

TOKYO, Japan - Hitachi Ltd. has developed what it claims to be the world's first blood sugar monitor for diabetics that does not require users to collect a blood sample. The non-invasive blood sugar monitoring device (photo) is intended to compute blood sugar levels by using special sensors to detect physiological parameters related to the body's metabolism, such as thermal energy, oxygen supply, and blood flow. To compute the blood sugar level, a patient places a finger on the device for 10 seconds and repeats the action two minutes later. The device takes a further two minutes to display the results. (Kyodo)

Toho Gas builds first hydrogen fuel station

Toho Gas builds first hydrogen fuel station

NAGOYA, Japan - Toho Gas Co. said Oct. 4 it has established a fuel station (photo) at its research laboratory in Aichi Prefecture to provide hydrogen to fuel cell-powered vehicles. Toho is the first Japanese company to build such a fuel station, which uses a high-pressure filling device to supply hydrogen to vehicles. Hydrogen made from city gas is compressed before being stored in the station's tank. (Kyodo)

Sharp to launch soap-saving washing machine

Sharp to launch soap-saving washing machine

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows the ES-U80C model of a washing machine Sharp Corp. will launch Nov. 1, which uses ''supersonic vacuum bubbles'' to remove tough stains without laundry detergent. Sharp said Sept. 17 the new product, claimed to be the world's first such washing machine, is equipped with a device in its lid that creates bubble jets powerful enough to remove difficult stains found on shirt collars and cuffs before normal washing. The suggested retail price is 135,000 yen.