Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for computer-generated visualization of speech are described herein. An example method of computer-generated visualization of speech including at least one segment includes: generating a graphical representation of an object corresponding to a segment of the speech; and displaying the graphical representation of the object on a screen of a computing device. Generating the graphical representation includes: representing a duration of the respective segment by a length of the object and representing intensity of the respective segment by a width of the object; and placing, in the graphical representation, a space between adjacent objects.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for computer-generated visualization of speech are described herein. An example method of computer-generated visualization of speech including at least one segment includes: generating a graphical representation of an object corresponding to a segment of the speech; and displaying the graphical representation of the object on a screen of a computing device. Generating the graphical representation includes: representing a duration of the respective segment by a length of the object and representing intensity of the respective segment by a width of the object; and placing, in the graphical representation, a space between adjacent objects.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for computer-generated visualization of speech are described herein. An example method of computer-generated visualization of speech including at least one segment includes: generating a graphical representation of an object corresponding to a segment of the speech; and displaying the graphical representation of the object on a screen of a computing device. Generating the graphical representation includes: representing a duration of the respective segment by a length of the object and representing intensity of the respective segment by a width of the object; and placing, in the graphical representation, a space between adjacent objects.

Abstract: A box-type structure includes a structure having neutron beam shielding performance. It is possible to accommodate an organism to be irradiated in the structure. The box-type structure includes shielding plates, which include a lithium-fluoride sintered body having neutron shielding performance. Edge portions of the shielding plates are joined by abutting against one another. The edge portions of the shielding plates have a halving joint structure, and the halving joint structure has a stepped or inclined cutout shape. The box-type structure has a plurality of surfaces, and at least one of the faces may be removable or there may be an opening portion in part of the surface.

Abstract: A box-type structure includes a structure having neutron beam shielding performance. It is possible to accommodate an organism to be irradiated in the structure. The box-type structure includes shielding plates, which include a lithium-fluoride sintered body having neutron shielding performance. Edge portions of the shielding plates are joined by abutting against one another. The edge portions of the shielding plates have a halving joint structure, and the halving joint structure has a stepped or inclined cutout shape. The box-type structure has a plurality of surfaces, and at least one of the faces may be removable or there may be an opening portion in part of the surface.

Abstract: An adhesive having shielding properties can provide a bonded part of a structure with neutron shielding properties. The shield adhesive having neutron shielding properties contains a lithium fluoride powder having lithium fluoride purity of 99% or more. The shield adhesive can be a two-pack curable adhesive and contain an epoxy resin as a main component. This shield adhesive can be a two-liquid curing type adhesive, which may contain an epoxy resin as a main component and may contain a modified silicone resin as a curing agent.

Abstract: A dosimeter container comprising a housing portion and a shield portion that surrounds the housing portion is provided. The housing portion houses a radiation dosage measuring device for measuring a dosage of predetermined radiation other than neutron radiation. The shield portion is composed of a member made of a material that transmits predetermined radiation and shields neutron radiation. The shield portion is a LiF sintered body, in particular, a 6LiF sintered body. Further, the shield portion includes at least two or more shield portion components (a body portion and a lid portion), in which adjacent members can abutt against each other. The housing portion is same size as or larger than the size of the radiation dosage measuring device; and the housing portion extends over the entirety of the components. The dosimeter container is preferably used as a dosage measuring body having a radiation dosage measuring device stored in the housing portion.

Abstract: A dosimeter container comprising a housing portion and a shield portion that surrounds the housing portion is provided. The housing portion houses a radiation dosage measuring device for measuring a dosage of predetermined radiation other than neutron radiation. The shield portion is composed of a member made of a material that transmits predetermined radiation and shields neutron radiation. The shield portion is a LiF sintered body, in particular, a 6LiF sintered body. Further, the shield portion includes at least two or more shield portion components (a body portion and a lid portion), in which adjacent members can abutt against each other. The housing portion is same size as or larger than the size of the radiation dosage measuring device; and the housing portion extends over the entirety of the components. The dosimeter container is preferably used as a dosage measuring body having a radiation dosage measuring device stored in the housing portion.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for empathetic computing are described. A method of interfacing with an empathetic computing system may include receiving sensor data from sensors of an empathetic computing device, wherein the sensor data is generated responsive, at least in part, to user interaction with the empathetic computing device, and wherein the user interaction comprises a plurality of interaction units.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for empathetic computing are described. A method of interfacing with an empathetic computing system may include receiving sensor data from sensors of an empathetic computing device, wherein the sensor data is generated responsive, at least in part, to user interaction with the empathetic computing device, and wherein the user interaction comprises a plurality of interaction units.

Abstract: A system includes circuitry configured to detect a first object and a second object from a first image captured, generate positional relationship information between the first object and the second object, and distortion information regarding a second shape of the second object in the first image with reference to a first shape of the first object in the first image, store, into a memory, the positional relationship information and the distortion information associated with the second object, acquire a second image, and control a display to display a content associated with the second object based on the positional relationship information and the distortion information when the first object is detected from the second image and when the second object is not detected from the second image, the content data being superimposed on the second image at a specific position with respect to the second object.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for interfacing with a user based on the detection of a state, such as a stationary state, of the apparatus and providing a response based on the state of the apparatus are described herein. An example method of interfacing with a user includes: detecting a user in proximity of an apparatus; entering a first mode of the apparatus responsive to detection of the user in proximity; receiving motion data from one or more sensors of the apparatus responsive to movement of the apparatus; and detecting a stationary state of the apparatus based on the motion data; and entering a second mode responsive to detection of the stationary state.

Abstract: An information processing system includes circuitry configured to identify a plurality of systems that each access at least one of a plurality of virtual machines executed by a server, generate, for each system, a value indicating whether performance of the system satisfies an agreement for the system if a virtual machine accessed by the system is stopped, determine a virtual machine to be stopped among the plurality of virtual machines based on the values.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for empathetic computing are described. A method of interfacing with an empathetic computing system may include receiving sensor data from sensors of an empathetic computing device, wherein the sensor data is generated responsive, at least in part, to user interaction with the empathetic computing device, and wherein the user interaction comprises a plurality of interaction units.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for empathetic computing are described. A method of interfacing with an empathetic computing system may include the steps of receiving sensor data from sensors of an empathetic computing device, wherein the sensor data is generated by user interaction with the empathetic computing device, the user interaction comprising a plurality of interaction units, receiving contextual information associated with the user interaction, classifying the sensor data as a sequence of interaction units using stored associations between exemplary sensor data and pre-determined interaction units, and providing feedback with the empathetic computing device, wherein the feedback is based, at least in part, on the sequence of interaction units and the contextual information.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for empathetic computing are described herein. An example empathetic computing device includes an enclosure configured to fit into the palm of a user. The enclosure may have an upper portion and a lower portion and comprise an interface board, a processor, and a touch sensor. The interface board may have a plurality of light emitting devices configured to provide a light pattern of a visual response. The processor may be coupled to a memory device. The touch sensor may be configured to detect the touch of the user. The touch sensor may comprise a touch belt disposed along the enclosure circumferentially and a touch pad.