Abstract: A classification apparatus acquires first input data being a first type of feature value and second input data being a second type of feature value for a classification target. The classification apparatus computes a first intermediate feature value from first input data, and computes a second intermediate feature value from second input data. The classification apparatus computes first attention data from the second intermediate feature value, and computes second attention data from the first intermediate feature value. The classification apparatus computes a first feature value from the first intermediate feature value and the first attention data, and computes a second feature value from the second intermediate feature value and the second attention data. The classification apparatus performs classification for a classification target by using the first feature value, the second feature value, or both of the first feature value and the second feature value.

Abstract: A terminal apparatus (10) is used when target processing being at least one of product registration processing and settlement processing is performed, and includes a first support portion (300), a first display (130), a second support portion (200), and an interlocking portion (400). The first support portion (300) rotatably supports, in a horizontal direction, an input device (120) operated by a user of the terminal apparatus (10). The first display (130) faces a user of the terminal apparatus (10). The second support portion (200) rotatably supports the first display (130) in the horizontal direction. The interlocking portion (400) interlocks the first support portion (300) and the second support portion (200) with each other, and rotates the input device (120) and the first display (130) in the same direction.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus comprising a plurality of sparse transformer units, wherein the sparse transformer units each includes: an extraction unit that: uses a matrix formed such that a plurality of first feature vectors and a matrix formed such that a plurality of second feature vectors to calculate, the difference between the first feature vector and the second feature vector; and, based on the difference, extracts a feature vector that is a computation target; and a transformer processing unit that includes a plurality of matrix multipliers, wherein each of the matrix multipliers: executes matrix multiplication computation for the feature vector that is a computation target; and does not execute matrix multiplication computation and uses a result of the matrix multiplication computation at the second time point for a feature vector that is not a computation target among the first feature vectors.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a first score acquiring unit that acquires a first score indicating a matching score of first biometric recognition using first biometric information about a target; a second score acquiring unit that acquires a second score indicating a matching score of second biometric recognition using second biometric information about the target; a reference data acquiring unit that acquires reference data about at least one of the first biometric recognition and the second biometric recognition; and an integrated score calculation unit that calculates an integrated score on the basis of the first score, the second score, and the reference data. According to the information processing apparatus, it is possible to properly calculate the integrated score.

Abstract: Disclosed are integrated systems and methods that utilize a network of DFOS sensors installed on power lines, communication networks, and transportation systems, which continuously monitor infrastructures and provide real-time data. This data is collected, processed, and analyzed, and used to identify any affected areas of infrastructure and assess severity of any damage. Prioritization and resource allocation is performed and uses this analysis to prioritize restoration efforts and allocate resources such as repair crews, equipment, and materials to areas with a highest priority.

Abstract: Attained is an object of making it possible to specify a contact detail of a service user and deliver information while reducing time and labor of the service user. To attain the object, an information processing system (1) includes: a first obtaining section (11) which obtains first biometric information from a first terminal which is managed by a service provider; a first registering section (12) which generates first registration information in association with the first biometric information; a second obtaining section (13) which obtains second biometric information from a second terminal which is managed by a service user; and a second registering section (14) which generates second registration information in association with the first registration information and contact detail information which is associated with the second terminal, in a case where the first biometric information and the second biometric information successfully match.

Abstract: A display control device generates data for displaying at least three variable nodes, wherein each variable node indicates a state of each of at least three quantum bit, parity node indicating a parity of the at least three quantum bits, and edges coupling between each variable nodes and the parity node.

Abstract: A terminal apparatus (10) is used when at least one of product registration processing and settlement processing is performed, and includes a housing (110), a first input device (172), and a shielding portion (300). The first input device (172) is provided on an upper surface of the housing (110), and receives an input of at least one of a character and a number from a user. The shielding portion (300) is provided on the housing (110), and shields a line of sight of the first input device (172) from a person other than a user. The shielding portion (300) includes a first member (302) and a second member (304). The first member (302) is located on one side of the first input device (172) when viewed from a user. The second member (304) is located on another side of the first input device (172) when viewed from a user.

Abstract: An effect determination system according to the present invention includes: a memory configured to store instructions; and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to: acquire a predicted displacement of a structure after an event, the predicted displacement being a displacement of the structure on a ground surface and having been predicted based on a pre-event displacement acquired before the event related to a ground of the structure; acquire a post-event displacement of the structure based on an observation result of the ground surface observed after the event; and determine an effect of the event on the structure based on the predicted displacement and the post-event displacement.

Abstract: A planar antenna device that includes a first substrate having a patch antenna, a dielectric, and a second substrate. The second substrate includes a matrix circuit including a transistor pair including a first thin-film transistor and a second thin-film transistor, a first signal line to which a signal to be transmitted is input, a phase shift element including a plurality of phase shift wires, a second signal line electromagnetically coupled to the patch antenna via the slot, and a switch group configured by a first switching element having a first end of a channel connected to one end of the plurality of phase shift wires and a control electrode connected to the first thin-film transistor, and a second switching element having a first end of the channel connected to the other end of the plurality of phase shift wires and a control electrode connected to the second thin-film transistor.

Abstract: A work assisting apparatus (100) includes an acquisition unit (102) that acquires biological information of a user and resume information of the user, a computation unit (104) that computes an evaluation value indicating a health risk for the user, by using the biological information and the resume information that have been acquired, and a determination unit (106) that determines, by using the evaluation value indicating the health risk, a candidate of a task to present to the user.

Abstract: There is provided a computer implemented method of controlling movement of an object, comprising: accessing a current image of a surface relative to an object at a current location, wherein an imaging sensor is set to capture the current image depicting an overlap with a previously captured image of the surface when the object was at a previous location, registering the current image to the overlap of the previously captured image, computing the current location of the object relative to a reference location according to an analysis of the registration, and feeding the current location into a controller for controlling movement of the object.

Abstract: A terminal includes an identity verification unit and a ticket issuance control unit. The identity verification unit performs an identity verification of a ticket purchase applicant by a first biometric authentication using a first biometric information acquired from an identity verification document and a second biometric information of the ticket purchase applicant. The identity verification unit stores a third biometric information of the ticket purchase applicant who has been successfully verified. The ticket issuance control unit performs a second biometric authentication using a fourth biometric information of a ticket issuance applicant and the stored third biometric information. The ticket issuance control unit performs a processing related to an issuance of a ticket when the second biometric authentication has been successful.

Abstract: A movement route setting apparatus of the present disclosure includes: a space dividing unit that divides interior of a space in which a moving object can move into regions; a motion vector setting unit that sets, for each of the regions, a motion vector that the moving object moves based on information of an object that exists in the space and obstructs movement of the moving object; and a movement route calculating unit that, when calculating a movement route for the moving object in the space so as to satisfy a preset condition, calculates the movement route based on the motion vector set for each of the regions and a distance of the region to the object.

Abstract: An excrement analysis apparatus being capable of dealing with a toilet bowl having various shapes and a toilet seat and capable of accurately analyzing image-captured excrement is provided. The excrement analysis apparatus inputs imaging data captured by an image capture apparatus being installed in such a way as to include, in a capturing range, an excretion range of excrement in a toilet bowl of a toilet. The excrement analysis apparatus performs classification of a capturing target substance in a pixel unit by using semantic segmentation with respect to imaging data being input. The excrement analysis apparatus outputs a classification result.

Abstract: Disclosed are integrated systems and operating methods that provide an integrated security system for substation monitoring and detection that effectively combines the strengths of distributed acoustic sensing, drones, and security cameras for comprehensive protection. The integrated system comprises a DAS system configured to monitor vibrations and acoustic signals along the length of fiber optic cables, one or more drones equipped with advanced sensors for aerial surveillance, and a plurality of security cameras installed throughout the substation to capture real-time video feeds and provide visual confirmation of activities. A central control system integrates and analyzes data from the DAS system, drones, and security cameras, and utilizes a novel, advanced algorithm, named Substation Security Analytics (SSA), specifically designed for the unique challenges associated with substation security monitoring and detection.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods directed to a frequency analysis approach to transformer status monitoring using distributed fiber optic sensing to monitor a phase delay of a 120 Hz vibrational signal and determining an angular difference between a designated point and a reference point. Operationally, systems and methods according to aspects of the present disclosure identify phase delay patterns of a single transformer from its vibrational humming and combined vibrational signals of multiple transformers.

Abstract: To provide a feedthrough and a method for manufacturing the feedthrough that make it possible to achieve high reliability and reduce optical loss of an optical fiber. The feedthrough includes: a sleeve including an upper sleeve portion, a sleeve central portion, and a sleeve lower portion; a guide fitted to at least an inner peripheral surface of the sleeve central portion; an optical fiber inserted through a through hole formed in the sleeve; and a sealing material being formed between the sleeve upper portion and the guide and hermetically sealing a part of the optical fiber to a sealing groove communicating with the through hole. In the sleeve, a thermal conductivity of the sleeve lower portion is lower than a thermal conductivity of the sleeve upper portion.

Abstract: Disclosed are integrated systems and methods employing distributed fiber optic sensing (DFOS) systems and methods to locate buried and/or aerial cables, as well as loop-back aerial cable sections and slack fiber lengths, in real-time. In sharp contrast to the prior art, systems and methods according to aspects of the present disclosure provide the location of cables without necessitating the opening of manholes/hand holes or pull cables to the round—thereby making the overall process faster, more cost-effective and more accurate and precise. Our inventive systems and methods provide a reliable and accurate alternative to current methods utilizing optical time domain reflectometry (OTDR), which requires known and accessible locations and may be ineffective for legacy fibers. By implementing systems and methods according to the present disclosure, service providers, carriers, and owners can efficiently maintain optical fiber networks and ensure reliable services for users.

Abstract: A component state estimation apparatus (10) includes an acquisition unit (110) and an estimation unit (120). The acquisition unit (110) acquires state information and operating prediction data. The state information indicates a state of a component included in a product. The operating prediction data acquire operating prediction data indicating a prediction result of an operating state of the product until after a lapse of a predetermined period of time. The estimation unit (120) estimates a deterioration state of the component after a predetermined period of time has elapsed by using the state information and the operating prediction data. The estimation unit (120) may further estimate a deterioration state by using track record data about an operating state of the product.