Abstract

According to one embodiment, an information processing device includes one or more hardware processors. The one or more processors are configured to: assign each of a plurality of orders including first identification information for identifying one or more types of products, to one of a plurality of batches; calculate, for each of the batches, a first workload of a first system that processes products of the first identification information included in the corresponding batch by a first unit, and a second workload of a second system that processes the products of the first identification information included in the corresponding batch by a second unit that is a unit whose number is different from a number of products to be processed by the first unit; and modify the orders included in the batches based on the first and second workloads.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed

Abstract

Provided are a stator in which a space factor can be secured and an increase in iron loss can be suppressed, and a method for manufacturing the stator. According to an embodiment, the stator comprises a stator core 10 and a stator winding wound around the stator core 10. The stator core 10 is provided with: divided blocks 13 each comprising block electromagnetic steel sheets which are laminated in the axial direction and in which first outer peripheral side recess parts are formed, each divided block 13 having an outer peripheral surface in which a plurality of block groove parts that extend in the axial direction are formed by the first outer peripheral side recess parts; cut-off plates 12 which are provided adjacent to the divided blocks 13, have an outer periphery having the same diameter as the outer peripheral surface of the divided blocks 13, and are formed with outer peripheral side recess parts 12g at positions corresponding to the block groove parts 13g; and adhesion parts 15 formed in the block groove parts 13g and the outer peripheral side groove parts 12g.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
• H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies

Abstract

According to the present embodiment, a control device comprises a first processor, a switching manager, and a second processor. The first processor is configured to execute control of a next control period on basis of control information having been changed during a current control period. The switching manager is configured to transmit to the first processor a switching notification for instructing switching to the first processor. The second processor is configured to use second software different from first software to be capable of executing control of a device by repeating a predetermined control period. The second processor uses at least the changed control information before a switching completion time as a time point where a currently processing control period ends to start control of the device in a next control period when control of the device in the next control period is executable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an information processing method executed by a processor includes transferring a storage case which stores an article to a robot station where the article is picked by a robot, causing the robot to pick the article from the storage case and put the article into a dispensing case, transferring the dispensing case to a human station where an operator picks the article, transferring the storage case to the human station, and causing the operator to pick the article from the storage case and put the article into the dispensing case.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
• G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders

Abstract

A stator (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a stator core (110) in which a plurality of stator slots are formed; a plurality of coil segments (130) each having a straight section (131) formed from enamel-coated flat wire and accommodated respectively in two different stator slots (111) and a connecting section (132) connecting the two straight sections (131) on the outer side of a first axial end (110a) of the stator core (110); and a stator winding (120) provided with, for respective phases, a plurality of linking sections (125) that connect the plurality of coil segments (130) in series on the outer side of a second axial end (110b) of the stator core (110). An insulating section (131j) is formed on the outer surface of the enamel coating on the surface of a portion of the straight sections (131) in the plurality of coil segments (130), said portion excluding accommodated portions (131h) to be accommodated in the stator slots (111).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/34 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation between conductors or between conductor and core, e.g. slot insulation
• H02K 3/38 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation around winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto

Abstract

Provided are a permanent-magnet rotor and a permanent-magnet electric motor in which it is possible to reduce the coercive force of a permanent magnet without reducing torque. According to an embodiment, a rotor 100 comprises: a rotor shaft 110; first magnets 131 that are disposed in line symmetry with respect to a d-axis; second magnets 133 that are disposed radially inward of the first magnets 131; and a rotor core that is attached to the radially outer side of the rotor shaft 110, the rotor core including a region where a permanent magnet is stored, a non-magnetic region, and a bridge, being formed in a shape substantially protruding toward a rotation center axis, being configured such that a plurality of electrodes having flux barrier bands of which the outer peripheral surfaces are linked are disposed so as to be equally divided in a circumferential direction, and having a non-magnetic region in which the outer peripheral surfaces and the permanent magnet are linked. The thickness of the second magnets is greater than the thickness of the first magnets, and the angle formed by the second magnets is greater than the angle formed by the first magnets.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]

Abstract

A rotor according to an embodiment comprises: a rotor core axially extending; a permanent magnet housing hole formed axially along an outer circumferential surface of the rotor core in a cross section of the rotor core; a permanent magnet housed in the permanent magnet housing hole; a coolant flow path formed along the permanent magnet housing hole inward of the permanent magnet housing hole in the cross section in a radial direction of the rotor core wherein the coolant flow path communicates with the permanent magnet housing hole to seal a coolant; and a sheet disposed inside the permanent magnet housing hole between an inner wall surface of the permanent magnet housing hole and a surface of the permanent magnet wherein the sheet closely adheres the permanent magnet to the inner wall surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]
• H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium

Abstract

According to one embodiment, an inspection device includes an element section and a transport section. The element section includes first and second transmitting elements, and first and second receiving elements. The first and second transmitting elements are configured to transmit first and second ultrasonic wave including first burst waves having a first period Tp. A first distance L1 (m) between the first receiving element and the second receiving element, a first time difference Δt1 (s) between one of the plurality of first signals and one of the plurality of second signals, a propagation velocity vx (m/s) of the first and second ultrasonic waves, the first period Tp (s), and the first time width Tw (s) satisfy n×Tp+Tw/4<Δt1+L1/vx<(n+1)×Tp−Tw/4. The n being an integer of 0 or more.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/07 - Analysing solids by measuring propagation velocity or propagation time of acoustic waves
• G01N 29/27 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the material relative to a stationary sensor

Abstract

A management system includes a first server and a second server. During ordinary operation, the first server apparatus is in a master state, and the second server apparatus is in a backup state. The second server apparatus belongs to a first group that receives data sent from the first server apparatus. The first server apparatus sends a first health signal to an address of the first group with a constant period. The second server apparatus switches from the backup state to the master state, based on the first health signal sent from the first server apparatus to the address of the first group.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 11/14 - Error detection or correction of the data by redundancy in operation, e.g. by using different operation sequences leading to the same result
• G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

Abstract

According to one embodiment, an inspection device includes first and second transmitters, first and second receivers, a transporter, and a controller. The first transmitter includes a plurality of first transmitting elements. The first transmitting elements are arranged along a first direction and transmit a first ultrasonic wave. The second transmitter includes a plurality of second transmitting elements. The second transmitting elements are arranged along the first direction and transmit a second ultrasonic wave. The controller causes the first transmitter to transmit the first ultrasonic wave and causes the second transmitter to transmit the second ultrasonic wave. The controller supplies a first signal to the one of the plurality of first transmitting elements and supplies a first neighboring signal to the other one of the plurality of first transmitting elements. The first neighboring signal is an inversion of the first signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/32 - Arrangements for suppressing undesired influences, e.g. temperature or pressure variations
• G01N 29/24 - Probes
• G01N 29/27 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the material relative to a stationary sensor
• G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details providing acoustic coupling

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processing unit implemented as one or more hardware processors. The processing unit determines an order on the basis of a loading/unloading time for each of a plurality of vehicles, the order being an order of going around a plurality of buildings each including one or more loading/unloading working areas, and the loading/unloading time being calculated on the basis of an allocated stock among stocks of goods stored in the plurality of buildings. The processing unit assigns one or more vehicles selected from the plurality of vehicles on the basis of the order to each of one or more target periods during which loading/unloading work is performed in each of the one or more loading/unloading working areas.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management

Abstract

Provided is an organic matter decomposition system for decomposing organic matter by anaerobic biological treatment without performing aerobic biological treatment. According to an embodiment, this organic matter decomposition system comprises: a hardness removal unit that removes a hardness component from raw water to be treated; a carbonic acid removal unit that removes a carbonic acid component from the raw water from which the hardness component has been removed; an alkali injection unit that injects an alkali into the raw water from which the carbonic acid component has been removed; an insoluble organic matter concentration unit that concentrates insoluble organic matter included in the raw water into which the alkali has been injected; and an anaerobic biological treatment unit that performs anaerobic biological treatment on the raw water in which the insoluble organic matter has been concentrated and decomposes the insoluble organic matter.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 3/28 - Anaerobic digestion processes
• B01D 61/02 - Reverse osmosisHyperfiltration
• B01D 61/14 - UltrafiltrationMicrofiltration
• B01D 61/58 - Multistep processes
• C02F 1/20 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by degassing, i.e. liberation of dissolved gases
• C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
• C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis

Abstract

A microparticle measuring system (10) according to an embodiment comprises: a light source (11) for emitting illuminating light toward an imaging container in which a liquid containing microparticles to be measured has been placed; an objective lens (16) for condensing the illuminating light; an imaging lens (17) for forming an image of the condensed illuminating light; an image sensor (18) for capturing an image of the imaged illumination light and outputting the captured image; an adjustment mechanism for adjusting an imaging distance, which is the distance from the image sensor (18) to the imaging container; and a detecting unit (22) for detecting the microparticles on the basis of a plurality of the captured images having mutually different imaging distances.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 15/1434 - Optical arrangements
• C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters
• G01N 15/00 - Investigating characteristics of particlesInvestigating permeability, pore-volume or surface-area of porous materials
• G01N 15/06 - Investigating concentration of particle suspensions
• G02B 21/36 - Microscopes arranged for photographic purposes or projection purposes

Abstract

A rotor according to an embodiment includes: a rotor core extending in an axial direction; permanent magnet housing holes formed in the axial direction along a radially outer peripheral surface of a cross section perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotor core; and permanent magnets housed in the permanent magnet housing holes. Each permanent magnet has: a first surface including a first long side of a pair of long sides appearing in the cross section perpendicular to the axial direction, the first long side being located on the radially outer peripheral side of the cross section perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotor core; a second surface including a second long side of the pair of long sides appearing in the cross section perpendicular to the axial direction, the second long side being located on the radially inner peripheral side of the cross section perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotor core; and a third surface including a short side of a pair of short sides appearing in the cross section perpendicular to the axial direction, said short side being located on the radially outer peripheral side of the rotor core. Each permanent magnet housing hole has a first inner wall surface that faces the first surface of the permanent magnet and an opening that opens to the outside at the radially outer peripheral surface of the rotor core. The first inner wall surface of each permanent magnet housing hole is characterized by being formed at the same position as the first surface of the permanent magnet or at a position further toward the radially outer peripheral side of the rotor core than the first surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]

Abstract

An X-ray thickness measurement device according to an embodiment comprises a controller, and a plurality of elements that are electrically connected to the controller and participate in at least one of X-ray generation and X-ray detection. The controller broadcasts a trigger to the plurality of elements, and the plurality of elements, upon having received the trigger, transmit data to the controller on the basis of respective delay times set by clocks respectively provided to each of the plurality of elements.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 15/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons for measuring thickness

Abstract

According to the present embodiment, a server device comprises a communicator, a determiner, and a control operation part. The communicator sequentially receives a plurality of first packets each including a same first signal with respect to each of different pieces of connection information via a network. The determiner determines whether the first signal included in each of the first packets has been already received. The control operation part generates a second signal corresponding to the first signal when the first signal is determined not to have been already received based on the determination.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 76/10 - Connection setup
• H04W 72/12 - Wireless traffic scheduling

Abstract

The communication processing device of the present embodiment comprises: a first communicator to receive a message of a first communication protocol from a first communication device in a first network of a first address architecture; processing circuitry configured to, when a destination address of the received message of the first communication protocol matches a first address of the first communicator, generate a message of a second communication protocol having a payload including address information indicative of an address of a second communication device in a second network and including the message of the first communication protocol, the message of the second communication protocol requesting that the message of the first communication protocol be transferred to the second communication device; and a second communicator configured to transmit the message of the second communication protocol to a gateway device which can communicate with the second communication device in the second network.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/66 - Arrangements for connecting between networks having differing types of switching systems, e.g. gateways
• H04L 61/2517 - Translation of Internet protocol [IP] addresses using port numbers

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a rotor (100) comprises: a rotor shaft (110); a rotor core (120) having a plurality of flux barrier bands (120x, 120y) formed at intervals in the radial direction at respective magnetic poles (101) and in a substantially convex shape toward a rotational central axis; and, in each of the flux barrier bands, a plurality of permanent magnets 130 that include rare earth magnets not containing a heavy rare earth element and/or heavy rare earth magnets containing a heavy rare earth element and are arranged in line symmetry with respect to an M-axis. When viewed with regard to the flux barrier band (120y), in which both rare earth magnets and heavy rare earth magnets are stored, the rare earth magnets are thicker in a direction of magnetization than the thickness of the heavy rare earth magnets in the direction of magnetization, and are also disposed on the side close to the M-axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]

Abstract

According to the present embodiment, a transmission/reception device includes a connecter and a determiner. The connecter is configured to establish a communication link with a communication counterpart via a network. The determiner is a determiner configured to determine a state of the communication link and to cause the connector to switch the communication link to be another communication link when the communication link is in a predetermined state.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 41/0654 - Management of faults, events, alarms or notifications using network fault recovery
• H04L 1/22 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received using redundant apparatus to increase reliability

Abstract

q1q2d1d2d2. When viewing a given magnetic pole 101, adjacent magnetic poles have inverted shapes about the M axis of the given magnetic pole.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]

Abstract

A communication device according to one embodiment comprises: a signal reception unit that receives an OFDM signal and converts the OFDM signal into a time axis waveform signal of a baseband; a time waveform computation unit that extracts part of a time axis waveform signal that is an output of the signal reception unit, and calculates a correlation value between the extracted signal and a known signal; an FFT unit that executes FFT on a time axis waveform signal that is an output of the signal reception unit; a frequency waveform computation unit that extracts part of a time axis waveform signal that is an output of the FFT unit, and calculates the degree of similarity between the extracted signal and the known signal; a switching timing estimation unit that estimates the switching timing of uplink communication and downlink communication in the own device on the basis of the calculation result of the frequency waveform computation unit; a synchronization signal power calculation unit that extracts part of a frequency axis waveform signal that is an output of the FFT unit and calculates the power of the extracted frequency axis waveform signal; and a power display unit that displays the calculation result of the synchronization signal power calculation unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
• H04B 7/022 - Site diversityMacro-diversity

Abstract

This rotor comprises: a rotor core; a plurality of permanent magnets provided in the rotor core and forming a plurality of magnetic poles in the circumferential direction of the rotor core; and groove sections provided in any one region among a pair of regions defined on both sides of the magnetic pole center axis passing through the circumferential center position of each magnetic pole, on the outer circumferential surface of the rotor core and in a smaller number of magnetic poles than the total number of magnetic poles among the magnetic poles of the rotor core.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]

Abstract

According to one embodiment, provided is a conduction wire including an electrically conductive flat wire, and an insulating film covering the flat wire. Portions of the insulating film covering ends in a width direction of the flat wire are thicker than a portion thereof covering a center in the width direction of the flat wire.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 7/02 - Disposition of insulation
• C23C 26/00 - Coating not provided for in groups
• H01B 12/06 - Films or wires on bases or cores
• H01F 5/00 - Coils
• H01F 5/06 - Insulation of windings
• H01F 6/06 - Coils, e.g. winding, insulating, terminating or casing arrangements therefor
• H01F 27/28 - CoilsWindingsConductive connections

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a hunting drone includes a hunting mechanism, a net gun, a flying mechanism, and a control unit. The hunting mechanism captures a target. The net gun generates a sound at the time of firing a hunting net. After approaching the target to a predetermined distance, the hunting drone captures the target using the hunting mechanism, while avoiding false recognition of the target by using the sound generated at the time of firing the net gun as a threatening sound to repel a wrong target such as a bird.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/683 - Intercepting moving targets
• A01M 29/16 - Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus using sound waves
• F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
• G05D 105/50 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for animal husbandry or control, e.g. catching, trapping or scaring of animals
• G05D 109/20 - Aircraft, e.g. drones
• G05D 111/30 - Radio signals

Abstract

The present invention detects a problem that is difficult to sense by using a picking robot, and updates inventory information in a warehouse system in accordance with the problem.　An article inspection device according to an embodiment comprises: a reception unit that, on the basis of an order list, receives an inspection instruction including an article ID of an article picked up by a picking robot and the weight of the article; a weight sensor that measures the weight of the article; a determination unit that determines whether a problem occurs in the article on the basis of the weight of the article included in the inspection instruction and the measured weight of the article; a generation unit that generates an inspection result corresponding to the determination; and a transmission unit that transmits the result of inspection.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed

Abstract

An information processing device comprising processing circuitry to acquire information on operations each including an operation duration, a number of vehicles necessary for execution of each operation, and train information including a number of vehicles included in each train, mergeable or splittable among two or more trains; and produce an operation plan by allocating one or more trains to each operation, a total number of vehicles included in the allocated trains to each operation matches the number of vehicles necessary for the operation. Merge work of two or more trains is needed to allocate the two or more trains to one of the operations, and split work of the merged two or more trains is needed to allocate the two or more trains to different ones of the operations. The processing circuitry produces the operation plan based on a merge iteration number or a split iteration number.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations

Abstract

An information processing device comprises processing circuitry to: acquire pieces of train line information and departure and arrival times at each stop position of a train; split the train line information based on replacement stop positions at which a task for working on the train can switch between staffs, to obtain a plurality of pieces of task fragment information each indicating a task of a staff corresponding to each split train line part; and allocate the pieces of task fragment information to target durations to create work schedules indicating a schedule of tasks for each of the target durations, wherein a series of the tasks continuously allocated in each work schedule corresponds to a basic work schedule, each work schedule includes one or more basic work schedule and the processing circuitry performs allocation of the pieces of task fragment information based on a constraint related to the basic work schedule.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 27/14 - Following schedules
• B61L 27/18 - Crew rostersItineraries

Abstract

An information processing comprising a processing circuitry which acquire, with respect to a first route including first stop positions in which one of the first stop positions is a first transfer position, first train line information including a stop time and a departure time at the first stop positions of a first moving vehicle, acquire route information of a second route that includes second stop positions, one of the second stop positions being a second transfer position that allows a transfer to or from the first transfer position, and acquire number-of-passengers information on a number of passengers transferring from the first transfer position to the second transfer position or vice versa; and create second train line information including a stop time and a departure time at the second stop positions of a second moving vehicle, based on the first train line information, the route information and the number-of-passengers information.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 27/12 - Preparing schedules
• G06Q 10/047 - Optimisation of routes or paths, e.g. travelling salesman problem
• G06Q 50/40 - Business processes related to the transportation industry

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a flying object monitoring system comprises a reception unit which receives flight information of a flying object, a calculation unit which calculates acceleration in each flight direction of the flying object from the flight information, a representation unit which represents the calculated acceleration with an acceleration distribution image formed by plotting the calculated acceleration with respect to the flight direction, and a determination unit which determines whether the flying object is malfunctioning based on the acceleration distribution image.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 5/60 - Testing or inspecting aircraft components or systems
• G01S 13/89 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging

Abstract

Provided is a portable electronic device on which a prescribed encryption algorithm can be installed using limited hardware resources.　A portable electronic device according to an embodiment comprises a memory, an interface, and a processor. The memory stores encryption information including an encryption algorithm. The interface communicates with an information processing device. The processor generates a random number. The interface transmits the encryption information to the information processing device, and receives a public key transmitted by the information processing device from among public keys and secret keys generated on the basis of the encryption algorithm. The processor generates an encrypted random number from the random number by means of encryption processing based on the aforementioned public key. The interface transmits the encrypted random number to the information processing device. The processor generates, on the basis of the random number, a session key to be used for communication with the information processing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/08 - Key distribution

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a portable electronic device comprises an interface, a memory, and a processor. The interface communicates with an external device. The memory stores setting information for each of a plurality of different processing methods for executing specific processing. The processor selects one processing method for executing specific processing in accordance with information supplied from the external device, and executes the specific processing using the selected processing method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
• H04L 9/14 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols using a plurality of keys or algorithms

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a wall detection device includes an acquirer and processing circuitry. The acquirer acquires a point cloud, which includes a series of coordinates of a plurality of points corresponding to a first wall and a second wall that oppose each other. The processing circuitry detects a first detected wall and a second detected wall based on a model and the acquired point cloud, the model representing a first plane which corresponds to the first detected wall and indicates a surface of the first wall and a second plane which corresponds to the second detected wall and indicates a surface of the second wall, and the model representing the first plane and the second plane being parallel to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 47/002 - Survey of boreholes or wells by visual inspection
• E21B 47/085 - Measuring diameters or related dimensions at the borehole using radiant means, e.g. acoustic, radioactive or electromagnetic

Abstract

An information processing apparatus, an information processing method, a program and a system capable of effectively changing a height at which an article is stored are provided. According to the embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a first interface, a second interface, and a processor. The first interface acquires a retrieval order for picking articles from cases. The second interface is connected to a takeout device configured to swap the cases stored at different heights. The processor selects two of the cases stored at different heights based on the retrieval order and causes the takeout device to swap the selected two cases through the second interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
• G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders

Abstract

A laser welding method according to an embodiment comprises: a step for irradiating alternately an end portion of a first linear member and an end portion of a second linear member adjacent to the first linear member with laser light to form a first molten pool spreading over the end portion of the first linear member and the end portion of the second linear member; and a step for irradiating the first molten pool with the laser light. In the step for irradiating the first molten pool with the laser light, the center side of the first molten pool is set as a starting point of the irradiation of the laser light, and, as the irradiation position of the laser light rotates around the starting point, the irradiation position of the laser light gradually moves away from the starting point, or moves away from the starting point step-by-step.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 26/21 - Bonding by welding

Abstract

A method for producing a rotary electrical machine in accordance with an embodiment comprises: a step for providing, to each of a plurality of slots provided to a core, a segment which has a first conductor part and a first insulation part that is provided to the outer surface of the first conductor part; a step for providing, to the core, a terminal which has a second conductor part and a second insulation part that is provided to the outer surface of the second conductor part; a step for performing laser welding of end portions of a pair of adjacent first conductor parts so as to form a coil which is provided to each of the slots; and a step for performing laser welding of a plate-like bus bar to an end portion of the second conductor part. The bus bar has a hole which passes therethrough in the thickness direction. In the step for performing the laser welding of the bus bar, the end portion of the second conductor part is inserted into the hole in the bus bar.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 15/085 - Forming windings by laying conductors into or around core parts by laying conductors into slotted stators
• H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto

Abstract

In a communication device according to an embodiment, a signal reception unit converts an OFDM signal into an OFDM signal of a baseband. A time waveform computation unit extracts a part of a time-axis waveform signal and calculates the degree of similarity to a known signal. A carrier frequency correction unit corrects a carrier frequency of the time-axis waveform signal on the basis of the degree of similarity. An FFT unit performs Fourier transform on the time-axis waveform signal. A frequency waveform computation unit extracts a part of a frequency-axis waveform signal, and calculates the degree of similarity between the extracted signal and a known signal. A switching timing estimation unit estimates, on the basis of a result from the frequency waveform computation unit, a timing for switching between uplink communication and downlink communication in the device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
• H04B 7/022 - Site diversityMacro-diversity
• H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a cause analyzing apparatus includes a processing circuit. The processing circuit acquires a reference data group and target data. The processing circuit calculates an outlier score of an explanatory variable of the target data. The processing circuit calculates a relationship weight representing strength of a relationship between an objective variable and the explanatory variable of the reference data group. The processing circuit calculates a property weight representing a degree of match between values of the objective variable and the explanatory variable of the target data. The processing circuit calculates a cause score of the explanatory variable based on the outlier score, the relationship weight, and the property weight.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/0633 - Workflow analysis
• G06Q 10/0639 - Performance analysis of employeesPerformance analysis of enterprise or organisation operations
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
• G06T 11/20 - Drawing from basic elements, e.g. lines or circles

Abstract

Provided are a remote-control device, a control device, a remote-control system, and a control method which make it possible to more stably perform control which is executed over a network.　A remote-control device according to the present embodiment is for processing a plurality of identical signals transmitted over a network having a number of transmission paths, and comprises: a communication unit; a control order determination unit; and a control program execution unit. The communication unit asynchronously receives the plurality of signals with which identifiers are associated. The control order determination unit determines, on the basis of the identifiers, whether the order of input values included in the signals corresponds to a predetermined order. When the control order determination unit determines the order corresponds to the predetermined order, the control program execution unit executes a control program of a control device using the input values.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/04 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a communication unit, an operation unit, a storage unit, a fingerprint sensor, and a processor. The fingerprint sensor captures fingerprint information from a finger in response to the inputting of the operation to the operation unit. The processor is configured to: perform fingerprint authentication based on the fingerprint information; store, if the fingerprint authentication has succeeded, authentication information indicating that the fingerprint authentication has succeeded in the storage unit; and if the authentication information is stored in the storage unit, upon receiving a fingerprint authentication request requesting fingerprint authentication from the external device via the communication unit, transmit, to the external device via the communication unit, a fingerprint authentication response indicating that the fingerprint authentication has succeeded.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 40/12 - Fingerprints or palmprints
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06V 40/13 - Sensors therefor

Abstract

Provided are a control device, a control system, and a control method capable of more stably performing control via a virtual network.　According to the present embodiment, a control device periodically executes control using a plurality of virtual networks, and comprises a memory unit, a selecting unit, and a communication unit. The memory unit stores control data used for control. The selecting unit selects a virtual network to be used for control from among the plurality of virtual networks in accordance with an attribute of the control data. The communication unit transmits the control data using the virtual network selected by the selecting unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 45/64 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks using an overlay routing layer
• H04L 41/0895 - Configuration of virtualised networks or elements, e.g. virtualised network function or OpenFlow elements
• H04L 41/5041 - Network service management, e.g. ensuring proper service fulfilment according to agreements characterised by the time relationship between creation and deployment of a service

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an embedded magnet-type rotor (30) is provided with: a rotor shaft; a rotor core (10) attached to the outer periphery of the rotor shaft; and permanent magnets (3) provided in the rotor core (10) and disposed so as to form a pair or a plurality of pairs with each other at each magnetic pole part. The rotor core (10) is provided with: an inner iron core (12) attached to the outer periphery of the rotor shaft; a fan-shaped outer iron core in each magnetic pole part; a filling member that fills the space between the inner iron core and the outer iron core; and a positioning member capable of maintaining the relative positions of the inner iron core and the respective outer iron cores. The inner iron core and the outer iron core are formed so as to be engaged with each other via the filling member.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a foamed adhesive flat wire (10) is provided with: a flat conductor (11) having a substantially rectangular cross section; an enamel layer (12) provided on the outer surface of the flat conductor (11); and a foamed adhesive layer (13) provided on the outer surface of the enamel layer (12) and capable of foaming and bonding at a predetermined temperature or higher. When the foamed adhesive layer (13) is not adjacent to another member at each side surface of the foamed adhesive flat wire (10), the thickness of the foamed adhesive layer side surface (13c, 13d) may be reduced or zero as compared with a case in which the foamed adhesive layer (13) is adjacent to another member.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/38 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation around winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto
• H02K 15/085 - Forming windings by laying conductors into or around core parts by laying conductors into slotted stators

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to specify a user using a PKCS#11-based HSM.　A key management device according to an embodiment comprises: a first acquisition unit that acquires pre-authentication information including a user ID, authentication information, and encrypted authentication information; a storage unit that securely stores a DB key; a first authentication unit that decrypts the encrypted authentication information using the DB key and performs authentication using the decrypted authentication information and the authentication information; a generation unit that generates a ticket associated with the user ID on the basis of an authentication result, and generates a pre-authentication response including the ticket; a first output unit that outputs the pre-authentication response; a second acquisition unit that acquires session information including the ticket; a second authentication unit that authenticates the session information on the basis of the ticket included in the session information and generates a cipher key corresponding to the ticket; and a second output unit that outputs an authentication result from the second authentication unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/10 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols with particular housing, physical features or manual controls
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

Abstract

An information processing apparatus, an information processing method, a program, and a system capable of effectively processing articles from a plurality of owners are provided. According to an embodiment, the information processing apparatus includes an interface and a processor. The interface is connected to at least one warehouse system corresponding to each owner and at least one automated transport system transporting a storage mechanism storing an article. The processor is configured to: receive, from the warehouse system through the interface, a storage order for storing an article or a retrieval order for retrieving an article; specify an owner of the storage order or the retrieval order; and cause the automated transport system to transport the storage mechanism to a station at which an article is picked or stored through the interface based on owner information as information of the specified owner and the storage order or the retrieval order.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
• G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a portable electronic device comprises an interface, a memory, and a processor. The interface communicates with an external device. The memory stores standby-time setting information for setting the lower limit value of a standby time from when the external device transmits a command until when the external device receives a response to the command. The processor transmits, to the external device, standby-time information for specifying the lower limit value of the standby time based on the standby-time setting information stored in the memory, executes processing in accordance with a command received from the external device having transmitted the standby-time information, and transmits, to the external device, a response including the execution result of the processing in accordance with the command.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/55 - Detecting local intrusion or implementing counter-measures
• G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
• G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a recognition apparatus includes an image interface, an input interface, and a processor. The image interface acquires a character string image including a character string from an input apparatus. The input interface inputs an operation signal to the input apparatus. The processor extracts a region of the character string from the character string image, acquires a size of the region, inputs a transformation operation of transforming the character string image based on the size to the input apparatus through the input interface, acquires the transformed character string image through the image interface, performs character recognition processing on the transformed character string image, and inputs the character string to the input apparatus through the input interface based on a result of the character recognition processing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 30/148 - Segmentation of character regions
• G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
• G06T 3/60 - Rotation of whole images or parts thereof

Abstract

The optical repeater system of an embodiment includes master units connectable to a base station to which a carrier band to be subjected to carrier aggregation is assigned and a remote unit capable of transmitting and receiving an uplink/downlink signal of the carrier band. The master unit includes memory, timing detector, information sharer, determinator and synchronization controller. The memory stores a weight assigned to the each master unit. The timing detector detects a UL/DL switching timing for each carrier band of a subordinate base station. The information sharer communicates with another master unit and shares information including at least the weight and a latest UL/DL switching timing among the detected UL/DL switching timings with the another master unit. The determinator determines the own UL/DL switching timing based on the shared information. The synchronization controller sets the own UL/DL switching timing to the determined UL/DL switching timing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/294 - Signal power control in a multiwavelength system, e.g. gain equalisation
• H04B 10/2575 - Radio-over-fibre, e.g. radio frequency signal modulated onto an optical carrier

Abstract

An information processing system configured to create and debug a control program executed in a control device, the information processing system includes at least one server device and a plurality of client devices. The at least one server device is configured to operate in a cloud environment to which a plurality of client devices are connected via a network; configure a virtual machine in the cloud environment; virtually configure the control device as a virtual control device in the virtual machine; compile the control program; and execute the control program in the virtual control device. The plurality of client devices is configured to transmit a request for compiling the control program in the virtual machine to the server device; and transmit a request for executing content of the control program in the virtual control device to the server device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 9/455 - EmulationInterpretationSoftware simulation, e.g. virtualisation or emulation of application or operating system execution engines

Abstract

Provided is an article management device excellent in the collection of training data for article recognition. An article management device according to an embodiment comprises an information acquisition interface, a processor, and a communication interface. The information acquisition interface acquires article management information. The processor selects, on the basis of the article management information, article information designating an article that is an object for which an image is to be acquired, and generates a delivery instruction for the article that is selected as the object for which an image is to be acquired and that is designated by the article information. The communication interface: communicates with a transport control device for controlling a transport device for transporting the article and with a picking control device for controlling a picking device for, on the basis of a photographed image of the article, recognizing and picking the article transported by the transport device; outputs the delivery instruction to at least the transport control device; and receives the photographed image acquired in response to the delivery instruction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed

Abstract

A controlling system includes a network line that communicably connects two controllers to each other. A controlling unit of a first controller executes a packet generating process in which a single packet that begins to be repeatedly transmitted at a first cycle is generated from first data and second data is divided to generate a plurality of packets that begin to be transmitted at a second cycle, and a packet transmitting process in which the single packet and the plurality of packets are transmitted to a second controller via the network line. In the packet transmitting process, the single packet is transmitted in preference to the plurality of packets, and a size of each of the plurality of packets is determined based on the first cycle and a transfer rate of the network line.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]

Abstract

[Problem] To provide an edge module, a control system, a remote control system, a controller, and a communication method that enable periodic processing. [Solution] An edge module according to an embodiment comprises: a data generating unit that generates first data including a serial number; a transmitting unit that assigns a first time point to the first data and transmits the first data to a controller; a receiving unit that receives second data which is generated by the controller on the basis of the first data and which includes the serial number and the first time point, and that acquires a second time point, which is the time point at which the second data were received; and an abnormality detecting unit that determines whether communication with the controller was performed normally, on the basis of at least one of the serial number included in the second data and a difference between the second time point and the first time point included in the second data.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

Abstract

The present invention improves the efficiency of importing of a control program.　This engineering tool comprises an importing unit that imports a plurality of structures each having at least one variable or sequence. The importing unit determines an importing order so as to import a structure that refers to other structures among the plurality of structures, after the other structures, and imports the plurality of structures in the determined importing order.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
• G06F 8/36 - Software reuse

Abstract

An optical module according to the present embodiment includes a photoelectric element and a gain adjusting unit. The photoelectric element performs at least one of conversion from an electrical signal to an optical signal or conversion from an optical signal to an electrical signal. The gain adjusting unit adjusts a gain of a signal level of at least one of an electrical signal or an optical signal that are output from the photoelectric element in a test of the optical module.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/40 - Transceivers
• H04B 10/073 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an out-of-service signal

Abstract

An object is to provide an information processing apparatus and a communication system that are capable of observing communication settings. According to an embodiment, an information processing apparatus is connected between a terminal device and a server apparatus that communicates with the terminal device via a network. The information processing apparatus includes a first communication unit, a second communication unit, and a control unit. The first communication unit is connected to a server apparatus via the network. The second communication unit is connected to the terminal device. The control unit is linked up to a communication management apparatus by the first communication unit, and is linked up to a terminal device by the second communication unit, after communication settings based on communication setting information, which indicates whether or not the terminal device can communicate with another terminal device, are completed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols

Abstract

An information transmitter/receiver system includes a transmitter and a receiver. The receiver includes a first communication unit, an interface, a storage unit and a first processor. The transmitter includes a second communication unit and a second processor. The interface is connected to a biometric authentication device. The storage unit which stores a first key of a recipient who has succeeded in the biometric authentication performed by the biometric authentication device and a second key of the recipient corresponding to the first key. The first processor causes the transmitter to store electronic data locked with the second key of the recipient and unlocks the electronic data locked with the second key of the recipient using the first key of the recipient. The second processor transmits to the receiver the electronic data locked with the second key of the recipient.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04L 9/08 - Key distribution

Abstract

An apparatus of an embodiment includes a unit to calculate a parameter of a frequency component in a sound, calculate an average of amplitudes and an average of frequencies based on an amplitude spectrum of the sound, if the parameter is smaller than a third threshold, and perform at least either of comparison between the average of the amplitudes and a first threshold and comparison between the average of the frequencies and a second threshold; and a unit to, if a result of the comparison satisfies a condition, acquire values and frequencies of peaks included in an amplitude spectrum based on a portion of the sound, calculate ranks of the values of the peaks times for different portions of the sound, and determine a cause of an abnormal sound based on a total score obtained by summing scores set in accordance with the ranks.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 13/045 - Acoustic or vibration analysis
• G01H 17/00 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves, not provided for in the other groups of this subclass

Abstract

A conveyance control apparatus according to an embodiment includes a memory and a processor. The memory stores management information including article identification information identifying articles and storage destination identification information identifying storage destinations of the articles. The processor outputs, if a storage destination of a first article corresponding to first article identification information included in the order is a predetermined movable rack corresponding to first storage destination identification information, a first conveyance instruction to convey the predetermined movable rack, and outputs, if a storage destination of a second article corresponding to second article identification information included in the order is a predetermined case corresponding to second storage destination identification information, the second conveyance instruction to convey the predetermined case, based on the order and the management information.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a rotor core includes: a first gap having an inner wall that intersects a q-axis; a second gap having an inner wall that intersects a d-axis; and a beam which is an actual wall portion surrounded by a first arc, the radius of which is the distance between the central axis and a first point farthest from the central axis among points on the inner wall of the first gap, and a second arc, the radius of which is the distance between the central axis and a second point closest to the central axis among points on the inner wall of the second gap. When the intersection of the first arc and the d-axis is defined as a third point, the point farthest from the central axis on the d-axis among the points on the inner wall of the second gap is defined as a fourth point, the length of the d-axis from the third point to the fourth point is defined as the length of a first section, the intersection of the second arc and the q-axis is defined as a fifth point, the point closest to the center axis on the q-axis among the points on the inner wall of the first gap is defined as a sixth point, the length of the q-axis from the fifth point to the sixth point is defined as the length of a second section, and the intersection of the second arc and the d-axis is defined as a seventh point, the sum of the length of the first section and the length of the second section is smaller than the distance parallel to the d-axis from the third point to the seventh point.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]

Abstract

Provided are a method for manufacturing a rotor, a rotor, a dynamo-electric machine, and a rotor core that, even when there is no top bridge, are not susceptible to deformation and are not susceptible to deterioration of characteristics or strength. A method for manufacturing a rotor of a dynamo-electric machine according to an embodiment includes: producing an electromagnetic steel plate 120a provided with a storage hole part 122a that is formed along a direction inclined from the radial direction of a rotor 101 and that has a shape enabling storage of a permanent magnet, and a temporary block part 126a that is removably formed so as to cover an end part on the radially outer peripheral side of the storage hole part 122a along the outer periphery of the rotor 101; laminating the electromagnetic steel plate 120a and producing a rotor core 120 provided with a permanent magnet storage hole 122 in which a permanent magnet 130 can be stored; arranging the permanent magnet 130 in the permanent magnet storage hole 122 of the rotor core 120; magnetizing the rotor core 120 in which the permanent magnet 130 is arranged; and removing the laminated portion of the temporary block part 126a from the rotor core 120.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 15/03 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets

Abstract

According to an embodiment, the sorting apparatus includes a camera, a recognition unit, and a control unit. The camera captures an article image. The control unit provides an instruction, according to an extraction process of extracting a non-sorting-target feature from the article image captured by the camera and a recognition process of recognizing sorting information on the article image, for sorting an article from which the non-sorting-target feature is extracted through the extraction process to a specific sorting location, and sorting an article from which the non-sorting-target feature is not extracted to a sorting location based on the sorting information.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 3/14 - Apparatus characterised by the means used for detection of the destination using light-responsive detecting means
• B07C 3/18 - Devices or arrangements for indicating destination, e.g. by code marks

Abstract

This stator for a rotating electrical machine comprises: coils of a plurality of phases wound onto a stator core; a plate conductor that connects the individual coils of the plurality of phases; and a temperature sensor that measures the temperature of the plate conductor. The plate conductor comprises: a conductor section that has a total length greater than the plate thickness of the plate conductor; and a through-hole that penetrates the conductor section in the plate-thickness direction. The temperature sensor comprises: a body section that has a polyhedral external shape that includes a contact surface in contact with the plate conductor and is long in a prescribed direction; and a first projecting section that protrudes from the contact surface of the body section and is inserted into the through-hole. The first projecting section comprises: a base section that protrudes from the contact surface to a height roughly equal to the plate thickness; and a tip section that is continuous with the base section, expands beyond the base section along the contact surface, and sandwiches, with the contact surface, the conductor section in the vicinity of the through-hole.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/25 - Devices for sensing temperature, or actuated thereby

Abstract

An embedded magnet motor 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: permanent magnets 9 that are inserted into magnet holes 11 provided in a rotor core 8; open gap sections 18 that extend from the magnet holes 11 to the outer peripheral surface of the rotor core 8; and magnet holding parts 20 that are in contact with a side surface of the permanent magnets 9, and that form, on the side surface, closed gap sections 19 that are not connected to the outer peripheral surface of the rotor core 8.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]

Abstract

A rotary electric machine manufacturing method according to the embodiment comprises: a step of providing, in each of a plurality of slots provided in a core, a segment having a conductor portion and an insulating portion provided on an outer surface of the conductor portion; a step of using a first welding jig and a second welding jig provided on the first welding jig to position end portions of a pair of adjacent conductor portions; and a step of laser-welding the positioned end portions of the pair of conductor portions to form a coil provided in the slot. In the step of providing the segment, the end portion of a first conductor portion and the end portion of a second conductor portion adjacent to the first conductor portion are provided at positions overlapping with each other in the circumferential direction of the core. In the step of positioning the end portions of the pair of conductor portions, the end portions of the adjacent pair of conductor portions are inserted into a first hole provided in the first welding jig and a second hole provided in the second welding jig. When the first welding jig and the second welding jig are rotated in directions opposite to each other, a first inner wall of the first hole contacts side surfaces of the pair of conductor portions on a first side and a second inner wall of the second hole contacts side surfaces of the pair of conductor portions on a second side that faces the first side in a direction orthogonal to the radial direction of the core. In the radial direction of the core, a third inner wall that intersects the first inner wall of the first hole contacts a portion of side surfaces of the pair of conductor portions on a third side that intersects the side surfaces on the first side, and a fourth inner wall that intersects the second inner wall of the second hole contacts a portion of the side surfaces of the pair of conductor portions on the third side.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 15/085 - Forming windings by laying conductors into or around core parts by laying conductors into slotted stators

Abstract

A laser removal method according to an embodiment involves using laser light to irradiate a filmy body formed on a substrate to remove the filmy body. In the laser removal method, the filmy body is irradiated with laser light having a wavelength that does not tend to be absorbed in the filmy body in one photon, and multiphoton absorption is caused at a predetermined position inside the filmy body.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 37/02 - Deburring or deflashing
• B23K 26/36 - Removing material
• H02K 15/00 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a biometric authentication system includes a biometric authentication device and an information processing device. The biometric authentication device includes a first secure element configured to store data related to biometric information and data related to a first security level, and a first authenticator configured to perform authentication of a user based on the biometric information and perform authentication of the information processing device based on a second security level. The information processing device includes a second secure element configured to store data related to the second security level, and a second authenticator configured to perform authentication of the biometric authentication device based on the first security level.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06F 21/44 - Program or device authentication

Abstract

A portable electronic device according to an embodiment is provided with a processor that performs a first process in accordance with a command received from an external device. Upon the command reception, which serves as a trigger, the processor determines whether or not a disabling condition is satisfied, and if the disabling condition is satisfied, performs the first process after performing a disabling process for disabling a prescribed function of a second process different from the first process, and if first date data is not beyond second date data, the processor performs the first process without performing the disabling process.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory
• G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
• G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

Abstract

According to embodiments, the information processing apparatus includes an interface and a processor. The interface acquires warehousing information indicating articles to be stored in a rack. The rack includes two or more sections having different heights, and is to be carried by an automated guided vehicle. The processor acquires property information indicating property of each of the articles, and generates planning information indicating the sections to store the articles, based on the property information.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
• B65G 1/06 - Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a remote control device comprises a communication unit that receives, from a control device that performs control computations for equipment to be controlled, a migration start notification about migration of the control computations and a reception value that includes data from a sensor of the equipment to be controlled and control information from during computation of the control computations. The remote control device also comprises a control program execution unit that, after reception of the migration start notification, executes a control program for the control operations on the basis of the data from the sensor and the control information from during the computation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
• G06F 9/46 - Multiprogramming arrangements
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

Abstract

A stator according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a stator iron core in which are formed a plurality of stator slots; and a stator winding which, for each phase, is provided with a plurality of coil segments and a plurality of crossover parts, said plurality of coil segments each having rectilinear parts which use a rectangular conductor and which are respectively accommodated in two differing stator slots, and a connection part which uses a rectangular conductor and which connects two rectilinear parts outward of a first end part of the stator iron core in the axial direction, said plurality of crossover parts connecting the plurality of coil segments in series outward of a second end part of the stator iron core in the axial direction. The plurality of rectilinear parts form, in each of the plurality of stator slots and in the radial direction, N layers (where N is an even number of four or more). Series portions that are respectively formed by a first layer and a second layer which are adjacent to each other form parallel portions (135) with each other, and connection is made with a third layer adjacent to the second layer or the first layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings

Abstract

Provided are an inspection device and an inspection method with which detection accuracy can be improved. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the inspection device comprises an element unit and a conveyance unit. The element unit includes a first transmission element capable of transmitting first ultrasonic waves that include a plurality of first burst waves having a first period Tp, a second transmission element capable of transmitting second ultrasonic waves that include a plurality of second burst waves having the first period Tp, a first reception element on which the first ultrasonic waves are incident, and a second reception element on which the second ultrasonic waves are incident. A first distance L1 (m) between the first reception element and the second reception element, a first time difference ∆t1 (s) between one of a plurality of first signals and one of a plurality of second signals, a propagation velocity vx (m/s) of the first ultrasonic waves and the second ultrasonic waves in air, the first period Tp (s), and a first time width Tw (s) satisfy the expression n × Tp + Tw/4 < ∆t1 + L1/vx < (n+1) × Tp – Tw/4.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/32 - Arrangements for suppressing undesired influences, e.g. temperature or pressure variations
• G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids
• G01N 29/27 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the material relative to a stationary sensor

Abstract

A stator (100) according to an embodiment of this invention comprises: a stator core (110) in which a plurality of stator slots (111) are formed in the circumferential direction on an inner circumferential surface in a cylindrical shape; a stator winding that is equipped, in each phase, with a plurality of coil segments (130) each comprising linear parts having a rectangular cross-section and accommodated respectively in two mutually-different stator slots (111) and an end part having a rectangular cross-section and connecting two linear parts on the outer side of a first end (110a) in the axial direction of the stator core (110), as well as with a plurality of crossover parts which connect the plurality of coil segments in series on the outside of a second end in the axial direction of the stator core (110); and an adhesive insulation part (142) that is interposed in at least a portion of radially adjacent parts which are radially adjacent to each other in each of a plurality of the end parts. The plurality of linear parts form a plurality of layers in the radial direction in each of the plurality of stator slots, and the radially adjacent parts are bonded to each other by the adhesive insulation part (142).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/34 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation between conductors or between conductor and core, e.g. slot insulation
• H02K 15/085 - Forming windings by laying conductors into or around core parts by laying conductors into slotted stators

Abstract

According to an embodiment, in an air-cooled cooling structure that cools the heating element with air, the air-cooled cooling structure includes a support member that supports the heating element on the inner face and an air guide portion. The air guide portion generates a spiral air flow with the extension direction of the support member as an axis. Furthermore, the air guide portion may include a fan that forcibly generates the air flow.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/02 - Arrangements for de-icingArrangements for drying-out
• H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome

Abstract

Provided is an information processing device capable of detecting a change in the contents of an object being inspected.　According to an embodiment, the information processing device comprises a communication interface, a memory, and a processor. The communication interface acquires characteristic information relating to the contents of the object being inspected. The memory stores a database in which the characteristic information is recorded. The processor determines whether the contents have changed on the basis of the acquired characteristic information and the characteristic information recorded in the database, and transmits change detection information indicating the determination result via the communication interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 23/10 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the material being confined in a container, e.g. in luggage X-ray scanners
• G01N 23/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and forming images of the material
• G01N 23/06 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption
• G06Q 50/10 - Services

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a control calculation device is provided with a first communication unit that performs periodic communication, which is communication with a fixed period, via a first path. The control calculation device is further provided with a second communication unit that performs the periodic communication via a second path. The control calculation device is further provided with a communication control unit that controls the periodic communication and transmits a switching notification regarding switching of the first communication unit or the second communication unit. The control calculation device is further provided with a time calculation unit that calculates a timeout time of the periodic communication. The control calculation device is further provided with a control calculation unit that performs control calculations for controlled equipment on the basis of sensor data received from a control device and transmits the results of the control calculations for the controlled equipment to the control device. Further, the communication control unit transmits a switching notification to switch from the first communication unit to the second communication unit, or transmits a switching notification to switch from the second communication unit to the first communication unit, on the basis of the timeout time.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts

Abstract

Provided are an inspection device and an inspection method with which detection accuracy can be improved. According to an embodiment, the inspection device comprises first and second transmission units, first and second reception units, a transporting unit, and a control unit. The first transmission unit includes a plurality of first transmission elements arranged along a first direction. The second transmission unit includes a plurality of second transmission elements arranged along the first direction. A second direction, which is from the first transmission unit toward the second transmission unit, intersects the first direction. The control unit is capable of causing transmission of a first ultrasonic wave from the first transmission unit, and causing transmission of a second ultrasonic wave from the second transmission unit. The control unit supplies a first signal to one of the plurality of first transmission elements and supplies a first adjacent signal to another one of the plurality of first transmission elements. The first adjacent signal is an inversion of the first signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/32 - Arrangements for suppressing undesired influences, e.g. temperature or pressure variations
• G07D 7/08 - Acoustic waves

Abstract

A communication relay system according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a switch unit that performs, in accordance with a frequency band, switching of array antennas connected to a slave device; a formation unit that detects a mobile station existing in an area where wireless communication with the slave device can be performed, by forming an area in a non-directional manner by means of radio waves outputted from the array antennas in an LTE band, and that transfers a control signal with respect to the mobile station; a detection unit that detects positional information of the mobile station by controlling the directionality of the radio waves outputted from the array antennas in the LTE band; and a data communication unit that controls, on the basis of the positional information, the directionality of radio waves outputted from the array antennas in an NR band, and that transfers a data signal with respect to the mobile station.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
• H04W 16/26 - Cell enhancers, e.g. for tunnels or building shadow
• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management

Abstract

According to an embodiment, the sorting system comprises a sorter, a container stage, and an automatic moving device. The sorter has a sort unit that sorts an article to a selected container, and a container-dispensing transport unit that transports the sorted container in a predetermined transport direction. The container stage is disposed adjacent to the transport unit in a direction crossing the transport direction of the transport unit, and a plurality of containers are placed on the container stage. The automatic moving device has: an automatic moving unit that moves so as to be capable of getting closer to and away from the transport unit and the container stage; and a movable unit that, at a position close to the transport unit and the container stage, pushes out or draws in a container selected from the plurality of containers with respect to the transport unit so as to place the selected container onto the transport unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/46 - Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyors with distribution, e.g. automatically, to desired points
• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
• B65G 47/38 - Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyors by dumping, tripping, or releasing load-carriers
• B65G 47/94 - Devices for flexing or tilting travelling structuresThrow-off carriages

Abstract

In a communication device according to an embodiment, a signal reception unit receives and converts an OFDM signal into a time-axis waveform signal of a baseband. A temporal waveform calculation unit extracts a part of the time-axis waveform signal to calculate a degree of similarity to a known signal. A sampling phase transform unit transforms a sampling phase of the temporal waveform signal on the basis of the degree of similarity. An FFT unit performs FFT on a temporal-axis waveform signal output from the sampling phase transform unit. A frequency waveform calculation unit extracts a part of a frequency-axis waveform signal output from the FFT unit to calculate a degree of similarity to a known signal. A switching timing estimation unit estimates a switching timing between uplink communication and downlink communication in the communication device on the basis of the degree of similarity.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
• H04B 7/022 - Site diversityMacro-diversity
• H04J 3/06 - Synchronising arrangements
• H04W 16/26 - Cell enhancers, e.g. for tunnels or building shadow
• H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements

Abstract

Provided is an article processing plan generation method for preventing a decline in processing efficiency of articles associated with an increase in storage efficiency of the articles.　An article processing plan generation method according to one embodiment of the present invention involves: acquiring an order list of articles to be stored in storage locations that are used differently in accordance with the transfer frequency of articles or article transfer equipment; generating, on the basis of said order list, an article processing plan according to which an article or article transfer equipment is to be processed by multiple types of article processing devices that are used differently according to the storage locations; and outputting the article processing plan to a control device that controls article processing performed by said multiple types of article processing devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
• B65G 1/00 - Storing articles, individually or in orderly arrangement, in warehouses or magazines
• B65G 1/10 - Storage devices mechanical with relatively-movable racks to facilitate insertion or removal of articles

Abstract

An optical repeater system according to one embodiment comprises: a master unit comprising an inter-master-unit timing comparison unit that, on the basis of a switching timing detected by a TDD timing detection unit and information acquired by a cable delay correction unit, detects delay adjustment amounts respectively corresponding to a plurality of TDD radio units, and transmits the delay adjustment amounts to the master unit, and a TDD timing delay adjustment unit that, using the delay adjustment amounts, delays signals from the corresponding TDD devices; and a master unit comprising a TDD timing detection unit that, regarding a plurality of TDD radio units, detects each of downlink/uplink switching timings, an intra-master-unit timing comparison unit that, regarding the plurality of TDD radio units, transmits information relating to the downlink/uplink switching timings; and a TDD timing delay adjustment unit that, using a delay adjustment amount, delays a signal from the corresponding TDD radio unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements
• H04W 92/12 - Interfaces between hierarchically different network devices between access points and access point controllers

Abstract

Provided are a communication system, an information processing apparatus, and a monitoring method with which it is possible to monitor unauthorized access to a port in equipment to be protected.　According to the embodiment, a communication system includes an information processing apparatus and wireless equipment. The wireless equipment has a contact unit and a first wireless communication unit. The information processing apparatus has a first communication interface, a second communication interface, a second wireless communication unit, and a control unit. The contact unit is attached to the port of the equipment to be protected. The first wireless communication unit wirelessly communicates with the information processing apparatus in a state in which the contact unit has been attached to the port of the equipment to be protected. The first communication interface connects to the equipment to be protected. The second communication interface connects to a network. The second wireless communication unit wirelessly communicates with the wireless equipment. The control unit blocks communication with the equipment to be protected through the network when a state in which communication with the wireless equipment is not possible continues for at least an abnormality detection period.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/55 - Detecting local intrusion or implementing counter-measures

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a tray for a physical distribution sorter includes a frame body, first and second pulleys, first and second rotating plates, and a wire. The frame body moves in a predetermined direction on a track of the physical distribution sorter. The first and second pulleys rotate about a predetermined axis with respect to the frame body. The first rotating plates rotate with rotation of the first pulley. The second rotating plate rotates with rotation of the second pulley. The wire is wound around the first and second pulleys. When the wire is unwound from the second pulley and wound around the first pulley, the first and second rotating plates rotate and close. When the wire is unwound from the first pulley and wound around the second pulley, the first and second rotating plates rotate and open in a double-open manner.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 17/34 - Individual load-carriers having flat surfaces, e.g. platforms, grids, forks
• B65G 47/51 - Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyors with distribution, e.g. automatically, to desired points according to unprogrammed signals, e.g. influenced by supply situation at destination
• B65G 47/61 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices to or from conveyors of the suspended, e.g. trolley, type for articles

Abstract

In an embodiment, a package conveyance apparatus includes first, second, and third side-alignment conveyors each receiving packages conveyed in an irregularly arranged state in a conveyance direction and a direction intersecting the conveyance direction. The first, second, and third side-alignment conveyors convey the packages in first, second, and third conveyance directions while side-aligning the packages in first, second, and third directions, respectively. The package conveyance apparatus includes first, second, and third auxiliary conveyance belts provided on respective side-alignment direction sides of the first, second, and third side-alignment conveyors, applying conveyance force to the packages in the first, second, and third directions, respectively, and differing in conveyance speeds from the first, second, and third side-alignment conveyors, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/31 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors arranging the articles, e.g. varying spacing between individual articles during transit by a series of conveyors by varying the relative speeds of the conveyors forming the series

Abstract

A system and an information processing method capable of presenting an item for which input is accepted are provided. The system according to an embodiment includes an image interface, an input/output interface, and a processor. The image interface acquires a character string image including a character string. The input/output interface is connected to an input/output device that displays an image and accepts input of an operation. The processor performs character recognition processing on the character string image, sets an item, for which input is accepted, related to the character string based on a result of the character recognition processing, displays an input screen including the character string image and item information indicating the item on the input/output device through the input/output interface, and accepts input of the item through the input/output interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 30/26 - Techniques for post-processing, e.g. correcting the recognition result
• G06V 30/148 - Segmentation of character regions

Abstract

A synchronous reluctance motor of an embodiment includes a columnar rotor iron core at a center of which a rotary shaft is disposed, and a flux barrier slit group provided for each magnetic pole of the rotor iron core, the slit group includes an outer layer slit disposed along an outer circumferential edge portion of the rotor iron core, and an inner layer slit having both end portions positioned close to an outer circumference of the rotor iron core on opposite sides of the outer layer slit in a circumferential direction, the inner layer slit having a curved shape that is convex toward a central side of the rotor iron core, and a permanent magnet is disposed in the inner layer slit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 21/14 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating within the armatures
• H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]
• H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans

Abstract

A supply apparatus according to an embodiment includes an input conveyor, a receiving conveyor, a camera, and a processor. The input conveyor is configured to input an article. The receiving conveyor is configured to receive the article that the input conveyor inputs. The camera is configured to photograph the article placed on the receiving conveyor. The processor is configured to extract an article region where the article appears, from a photography image that the camera photographs, calculate an area ratio that the article region indicates in the photography image, based on the article region, stop the input conveyor, based on the area ratio and set a stop time for stopping the input conveyor, based on the area ratio.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 43/08 - Control devices operated by article or material being fed, conveyed, or discharged
• B65G 43/10 - Sequence control of conveyors operating in combination

Abstract

An information management system includes an authentication device and a personal information server. An information management system includes an authentication device and a personal information server. The authentication device includes a sensor, a memory, an interface, and a first processor. The personal information server includes a communication unit, a data memory, and a second processor. The first processor outputs information indicating a location of the personal information server to the terminal device if a biometric verification between the biological information acquired by the sensor and the biological information stored in the memory is successful. The second processor supplies the personal information of the holder of the authentication device stored in the data memory to the terminal device in response to a request from the terminal device to which the authentication device is connected.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04L 9/08 - Key distribution

Abstract

A conveyance plan generation method according to an embodiment includes acquiring, first detecting, second detecting, generating and outputting. The acquiring acquires storage management information, a request for return, and a request for retrieval. The first detecting detects first positional information relating to a storage rack as a return destination candidate. The second detecting detects second positional information relating to a storage rack as a candidate. The generating generates a conveyance plan based on a maximum number of cases conveyed by the carrier and arrangement information that includes the first positional information and the second positional information. The outputting outputs the conveyance plan.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders

Abstract

A wireless IC module according to an embodiment comprises: a base substrate, a pair of antenna terminals that are formed on the base substrate and connected to an antenna, an IC chip placed on the base substrate, a first connecting wire that connects the IC chip and one of the pair of antenna terminals, and a second connecting wire that connects the IC chip and the other of the pair of antenna terminals. The base substrate has an identification region where a notch for identification of a defective item is formed, and the first connecting wire is provided across the identification region such that the first connecting wire is cut when the notch is formed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

Abstract

According to one embodiment, an apparatus is prevented from being stopped by a breakdown of one or more of multiple temperature detector used to detect an abnormality of a resonance frequency. The apparatus includes: a circuit that adjusts power from a power supply to power of a desired voltage; an inverter that converts the power output by the circuit into alternate-current power; a resonance circuit having an inductance and a capacitance; a transformer that converts the alternate-current power; a rectifier that converts the alternate-current into direct-current power; temperature detector that detects temperatures of the resonance circuit; and a controller that detects an abnormality of a resonance frequency in response to that the temperatures are equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature threshold, and, in response to that the temperature detector of the resonance circuit is abnormal, executes control for handling the abnormality of the temperature detector.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/00 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output
• G01K 3/00 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature
• G01K 7/22 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a non-linear resistance, e.g. thermistor
• G01K 19/00 - Testing or calibrating calorimeters
• H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
• H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only

Abstract

A rack processing system according to an embodiment includes an importer, a rack conveyor, a retrieving device, a container conveyor, a returning device. The importer is configured to import a conveyance rack conveyed by one or more carriers configured to convey the conveyance rack, the conveyance rack including a plurality of storage sections. The rack conveyor is configured to convey the conveyance rack imported by the importer. The retrieving device is configured to retrieve a container from a storage section of the conveyance rack imported by the importer. The container conveyor is configured to convey the container retrieved by the retrieving device. The returning device is configured to return the container to the conveyance rack conveyed by the rack conveyor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed

Abstract

Provided is an input/output method for reducing the burden concerning cooperation among different devices.　An input/output method according to this embodiment includes: inputting an image that can be obtained as a result of camera image-capture; on the basis of analysis results of the image, executing recognition processing for recognizing the state of at least one of a first device and a second device that process a transported item, or for recognizing the state of the transported item; and on the basis of the recognition processing, outputting a signal for controlling the first or the second device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/00 - Storing articles, individually or in orderly arrangement, in warehouses or magazines
• G05D 1/249 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using signals provided by artificial sources external to the vehicle, e.g. navigation beacons from positioning sensors located off-board the vehicle, e.g. from cameras

Abstract

A system according to an embodiment includes a sorter and an automatic conveying device. The sorter includes a first tray and an introducing mechanism. The automatic conveying device includes a gripping mechanism, a driving mechanism and a processor. The first tray onto which an article is to be loaded. The introducing mechanism is configured to introduce the article from the first tray into a container. The gripping mechanism is configured to grip the container. The driving mechanism is configured to move the gripping mechanism in a vertical direction. The processor is configured to cause the gripping mechanism to acquire the container from the sorter, and to cause the gripping mechanism and the driving mechanism to store the container in a rack for storing the containers in a height direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
• B07C 5/36 - Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a shelf unit of an article classification system has a plurality of classification destinations that are separated from an input part, are defined into a plurality of stages at least in the height direction, and classify a plurality of articles one-by-one. A conveyance device of the article classification system has an automated conveyance vehicle unit, an article transfer unit, a movement mechanism, and one or a plurality of processors. The automated conveyance vehicle unit moves between the input part and the plurality of classification destinations of the shelf unit. The article transfer unit is provided to the automated conveyance vehicle unit. The article transfer unit extends out and upward from the automated conveyance vehicle unit, moves in conjunction with the movement of the automated conveyance vehicle unit, and operates to transfer articles to the plurality of classification destinations. The movement mechanism moves in conjunction with the movement of the automated conveyance vehicle unit, and causes the article transfer unit to move in the vertical direction relative to the automated conveyance vehicle unit to a height at which the articles can be transferred to the classification destinations of the shelf unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
• B65G 1/04 - Storage devices mechanical

Abstract

An article management apparatus according to an embodiment includes an inputting unit, an information processing unit, and an outputting unit. The inputting unit inputs image data from a photographing device configured to continuously photograph a plurality of article depository sections at which one or more articles to be warehoused or picked are deposited. The information processing unit recognizes, based on the image data, an article depository section which is included in the plurality of article depository sections and at which a number of articles has changed, and generates management information containing at least information regarding the article depository sections based on a result of the recognizing. The outputting unit outputs the management information.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
• G06V 20/64 - Three-dimensional objects

Abstract

A clutter detection apparatus includes: a first discrimination unit that receives observation data obtained by observing a weather condition, and discriminates a plurality of pieces of fine weather data, which are observation data in fine weather, based on the observation data; and a second discrimination unit that calculates a statistical value of a clutter for each range bin of a radar coverage area based on the plurality of pieces of fine weather data, and discriminates a wind turbine clutter that is an echo caused by a wind turbine based on a variance of the statistical value.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
• G01S 13/95 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for meteorological use

Abstract

In this embodiment, a stator (100) is provided with: a stator core (110); and a stator winding (120) that has two linear sections within stator slots (111) and end sections that connect the linear sections. An axially outer end section (142z) of a first end section (142) that connects the linear section of an Nth layer within a first stator slot (111a) and the linear section of an (N+1)th layer within a second stator slot (111b) is close to the first stator slot (111a) in a circumferential direction. An axially outer end section (152z) of a second end section (152) that connects the linear section of an (N+1)th layer within the first stator slot (111a) and the linear section of an Nth layer within the second stator slot (111b) is close to the second stator slot (111b) in the circumferential direction. The first end section (142) and the second end section (152) form an intersecting section (130c) in a central region in the circumferential direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a nitride semiconductor includes a nitride member. The nitride member includes a first nitride region, and a second nitride region. The first nitride region includes Alx1Ga1-x1N (0≤x1<1). The Alx1Ga1-x1N includes a first element. The first element includes at least one selected from the group consisting of Fe and Mn. The second nitride region includes Alx1Ga1-x1N (0≤x1<1). A direction from the first nitride region to the second nitride region is along a first direction. A second lattice length of the second nitride region in a first axis crossing the first direction is different from a first lattice length of the first nitride region in the first axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 29/778 - Field-effect transistors with two-dimensional charge carrier gas channel, e.g. HEMT
• H01L 29/20 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the materials of which they are formed including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only AIIIBV compounds

Abstract

According to embodiments, a two-layer magnet-embedded rotor (100) comprises: a rotor shaft (110); a rotor core (120) that includes first and second outer side accommodation holes (121, 122) and first and second inner side accommodation holes (124, 125); first and second outer side magnets (131, 132); and first and second inner side magnets (133, 134). The accommodation holes (121, 122) that are to the outer side in the radial direction are not in communication with the outer side of the outer circumference of the rotor core (120). The first inner side accommodation hole (124) and the second inner side accommodation hole (125) are in communication with the outer side of the outer circumference. The value of the inside open angle Θb1 at which radial-direction outer side walls (124a) and (125a) of the inner side accommodation holes open toward the outer side in the radial direction is equal to or higher than a prescribed value and is equal to or lower than the value of the outside open angle Θa at which radial-direction outer side walls (121a, 122a) of the outer side accommodation holes open toward the outer side in the radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/274 - Inner rotors the magnetisation axis of the magnets being perpendicular to the rotor axis the rotor consisting of two or more circumferentially positioned magnets
• H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a nitride semiconductor includes a nitride member. The nitride member include a first nitride region, a second nitride region, and intermediate region. The first nitride region includes Alx1Ga1−x1N (0≤x1<1). The Alx1Ga1−x1N includes a first element including at least one selected from the group consisting of Fe and Mn. The second nitride region includes Alx2Ga1−x2N (0≤x2≤1). A direction from the first nitride region to the second nitride region is along a first direction. The intermediate region is provided between the first nitride region and the second nitride region. The intermediate region includes Alz1Ga1−z1N (0≤z1≤1, x1

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 29/36 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the concentration or distribution of impurities
• H01L 29/778 - Field-effect transistors with two-dimensional charge carrier gas channel, e.g. HEMT