Abstract: A laser oscillator includes: a plurality of laser media to emit laser beams having different wavelengths; a diffraction grating to emit, in a superimposed state, the laser beams incident from the laser media; a partially reflective element to reflect part of the laser beams emitted from the diffraction grating and return the part of the laser beams to the diffraction grating, and to transmit a remainder; and a plurality of lenses each disposed between a corresponding one of the laser media and the diffraction grating. The lenses are each disposed in an optical path formed between a corresponding one of the laser media and the diffraction grating, and the lenses superimpose the laser beams from the laser media on an incident surface of the diffraction grating such that the laser beams have an equal outer diameter.

Abstract: A numerical controller includes a work installation error compensation unit, and the work installation error compensation unit includes a tool position and direction calculation unit and an error compensation unit that selects the positions of two rotary axes according to a first method of selecting a solution close to a previous solution or a second method of selecting a solution close to a command value when a plurality of solutions is present. The numerical controller further includes a look ahead unit that looks ahead a program, and the work installation error compensation unit performs error compensation on the looked ahead command value according to the first method to obtain a compensation command value and sets the first method when the compensation command value is within a movable region of a five-axis machine tool while setting the second method when the compensation command value is outside the movable region.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a communication apparatus and a communication method that enable reinforcement of reliability of multicast communication and effective utilization of wireless communication resources to be compatible. [Solution] Provided is a communication apparatus including: a communication unit configured to perform communication of a frame. The communication unit transmits a frequency allocation frame, which includes frequency allocation information that specifies a transmission frequency of a delivery acknowledgment response frame with respect to a multicast frame, and receives the delivery acknowledgment response frame that is transmitted in the transmission frequency specified by the frequency allocation information and is frequency-division multiplexed.

Abstract: This diagnosis support apparatus is a diagnosis support apparatus of a vacuum degassing tank having an immersion tube that extends downward, the diagnosis support apparatus including a camera that is configured to capture an image of an inner circumferential surface of an immersion tube seen from below at an angle in a state of being disposed outside the inner circumferential surface of the immersion tube in a plan view and acquire the image as data and an image processor that is configured to be connected to the camera and carry out image-processing of the data.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed which enable the reduction of sample carryover in the measurement cell of an analytical instrument. A sample cell is defined as a region sealed within a first o-ring. Located outside of said sample region is another o-ring which seals and defines a seal wash region as the region between the first and second o-ring. After the fluid sample is injected into the measurement cell a pressure is applied to the seal wash region, forcing the first o-ring to the innermost extent of the groove in which it sits, expelling any trapped solvent and removing from the measurement cell a significant dead volume while the cell is flushed and prepared for a new sample and corresponding measurement.

Abstract: Liquid crystal compound satisfying at least one of physical properties such as high stability to heat or light, high maximum temperature, high clearing point, low minimum temperature of liquid crystal phase, small viscosity, suitable optical-anisotropy, large negative dielectric-anisotropy, suitable elastic constant and good compatibility with other liquid crystal compounds; liquid crystal composition containing the compound; and liquid crystal display device including the composition. Compound represented by formula (1), wherein R1 is alkyl having 1 to 15 carbons; R2 is alkyl having branched-chain and 3 to 15 carbons; A1, A2 are independently 1,2-cyclopropylene; Z1, Z2 are independently single bond or alkylene having 1 to 15 carbons; L1, L2 are fluorine, chlorine, —OCF3 or —OCH2F; X1, X2 are oxygen or sulfur; and a is 0 or 1, b is 0 or 1, and sum of a and b is 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: A mineral processing method capable of efficiently separating a copper mineral from a molybdenum mineral is provided. The mineral processing method includes: a conditioning step of adding sulfite as a surface treatment agent to a mineral slurry containing a copper mineral and a molybdenum mineral; and a flotation step of performing flotation using the mineral slurry after the conditioning step. The hydrophilicity of the copper mineral can be selectively enhanced by sulfite, so as to be able to produce a difference in hydrophilicity between the copper mineral and the molybdenum mineral. Therefore, the molybdenum mineral can be selectively caused to float, and the copper mineral and the molybdenum mineral can be efficiently separated from each other.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, systems and methods for facilitating the secure recording of assertions made by entities tied to identities. Embodiments of the disclosed systems and methods may allow users to make non-revocable, difficult to forge, cryptographic assertions tied to their identities through the posting of entries in an immutable ledger. In certain embodiments, a user's cryptographic assertions may be preceded by ledger entries which feature certificates from trusted authorities that tie the keys used for making assertions to the user's identity. Further embodiments provide for a mechanism for disabling further entries posted under a user's key, either automatically or at the user's initiation.

Abstract: A method and system for risk measurement and modeling, which may be used to identify and mitigate information security risks for an information system, and which may improve the efficiency of risk measurement and modeling. Such a system may perform risk modeling based on threat likelihood information, the potential business impacts of particular threats, and data on the effectiveness of particular controls implemented by the operators of the information system, which may be used to calculate residual risk scores for particular risk scenarios that the information system may face.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a preservative solution for human stem cells, a human stem cell suspension, and a method for preserving human stem cells, which enable preservation of human stem cells at a high survival rate for cells. According to the present invention, a preservative solution for human stem cells is provided. The preservative solution includes at least human serum, in which a volume ratio of human serum with respect to the entire preservative solution is 0.70 or more, and the human stem cells are preserved at a temperature higher than 0° C.

Abstract: [Object] In a configuration in which an image of a target is captured using a plurality of imaging elements, the plurality of imaging elements can be efficiently disposed in a limited space. [Solving Means] A branching optical system includes: a first branching optical system that separates first light belonging to a predetermined wavelength band from incident light in a first direction that is a surface direction of a plane including an optical axis corresponding to a normal direction of an incidence surface on which the incident light is incident; and a second branching optical system that is provided subsequent to the first branching optical system and separates, from second light after the first light is separated from the incident light, third light that is a part of the second light, in a second direction crossing the plane.

Abstract: Provided are an information processing apparatus and the like for providing information that serves as a basis for estimating a state relating to an object with high precision. The information processing apparatus is configured to determine relevance between status information representing a state of a target and a possibility of a scenario representing aspect of change of the state information; and determine state information in case that the possibility satisfies a predetermined selection criterion based on the determined relevance.

Abstract: A surveillance system includes an unmanned flying object information management part configured to store information on each of a plurality of unmanned flying objects including a predetermined flying pattern of each of the unmanned flying objects, each of the unmanned flying objects including a surveillance apparatus and being configured to move in the predetermined flying pattern; an unmanned flying object selection part configured to select at least one of the unmanned flying objects to which the surveillance of a surveillance target is requested, based on a predetermined switching condition and information received from each of the unmanned flying objects; and a surveillance instruction part configured to instruct the selected unmanned flying object(s) to surveil the surveillance target by transmitting identification information of the surveillance target to the selected unmanned flying object(s).

Abstract: Provided are an information processing device and the like that facilitate designing a neural network capable of extracting higher-order features. An information processing device includes: an extraction unit that extracts a plurality of subgraphs from a graph including a plurality of nodes and a plurality of edges; a calculation unit that calculates a distance between the plurality of subgraphs extracted; and a design unit that designs a neural network, based on the distance calculated, in that at least a part of the graph is set to an input.

Abstract: A resin structure includes a molded resin element and a push-type switch. The push-type switch includes a receptacle whereon a first terminal and a second terminal are secured, the first terminal and the second terminal configured to connect to an electrical circuit; a button unit protruding from the receptacle; and a contact spring unit configured to move with the button unit, to electrically connect between the first terminal and the second terminal, and to generate an opposing force relative to a pressure applied between the receptacle and the button unit. The receptacle stores the button unit and the contact spring unit. The receptacle of the push-type switch is embedded in the molded resin element with the button unit exposed from the molded resin element.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, an interlayer dielectric layer on the semiconductor substrate, a plurality of trenches extending through the interlayer dielectric layer to the semiconductor substrate and comprising a first trench of a PMOS device and a second trench of an NMOS device, a high-k dielectric layer on a bottom and sidewalls of the trenches, a PMOS work function adjustment layer on the high-k dielectric layer in the first trench, an NMOS work function adjustment layer on the high-k dielectric layer in the second trench, and a metal electrode layer on the PMOS work function adjustment layer in the first trench and on the NMOS work function adjustment layer in the second trench.

Abstract: Uncomplexed neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin (NGAL) is present at increased levels in individuals with atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH), a major risk factor for future breast cancer development; in individuals that have ovarian cancer; and in individuals that have breast cancer, both invasive and noninvasive. Accordingly, the present invention is directed to measuring uncomplexed NGAL levels in urine as a primary screen to determine if an individual is either at risk of developing, or has developed cancer, e.g., cancer of epithelial origin including breast and ovarian cancer.

Abstract: An information processing method includes: generating a first learning model by conducting machine learning using, as teacher data, a predetermined number of pieces of non-defective product data extracted from product data; determining, for each of a plurality of pieces of product data to be determined after the first learning model is generated, whether each product is non-defective or defective in accordance with the first learning model; grouping the pieces of product data determined to be defective, such that these pieces of product data are classified according to defect type; collectively associating type labels indicative of defect types with the defective product data according to defect type group; and generating a second learning model by conducting machine learning using, as teacher data, the defective product data with which the type labels are associated and the non-defective product data.

Abstract: A method for producing a modified polymer latex includes: adding a carboxyl group-containing compound, an anionic surfactant having a weight-average molecular weight of less than 500, and an anionic surfactant having a weight-average molecular weight of 500 or more to a polyisoprene latex; and reacting the polyisoprene with the carboxyl group-containing compound in a presence of the anionic surfactant having a weight-average molecular weight of less than 500 and the anionic surfactant having a weight-average molecular weight of 500 or more.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a call distribution apparatus performing a call distribution with respect to an operator including a storage unit, including an operation schedule database which stores an operation schedule of the operator and a calling time length database which stores a calling time length of the operator, and an operator determination unit which determines an operator to be assigned, based on the operation schedule and the calling time length.