Patents Assigned to NEC
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Publication number: 20250147977Abstract: An operation management apparatus includes an extraction unit that extracts data for each item from a collection file based on format information of the collection file collected from a component of an information system and definition information of a delimiter character between items defined by the component, a storage unit that stores the extracted data and the item in association with each other in a collected data table, and a comparison unit that compares data associated with an item common in an expected value table that stores an expected value of each item in the collection file and the collected data table, and outputs a comparison result.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CorporationInventor: Toru WAKITANI
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Publication number: 20250150283Abstract: An authentication unit can transmit electronic certificates. A data transmission unit adds a signature and an electronic certificate to data and transmits the obtained data to a first data relay unit. The first data relay unit adds a signature and an electronic certificate to the received data and transmits the obtained data to a second data relay unit. The second data relay unit adds a signature and an electronic certificate to the received data and transmits the obtained data to a data receiving unit. The data receiving unit verifies, between the data receiving unit and the authentication unit, the electronic certificates cumulatively added to the received data, and checks a transmission path of the data based on the electronic signatures that have been cumulatively added.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CorporationInventor: Keisuke INA
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Publication number: 20250147739Abstract: An environment construction support apparatus includes a reception unit that receives selection of a notation related to a processing purpose in a predetermined environment construction tool in an information system, a specifying unit that specifies, for each of the processing purposes in the environment construction tool, a first set corresponding to the selected notation from first registration information in which a set of a code character string that can be described for execution by the environment construction tool and an accompanying character string that can be described accompanying the code character string is registered, a generation unit that generates a template code to be executed by the selected environment construction tool by using the code character string and the accompanying character string included in the specified first set, and a display unit that displays the generated template code in a code display field of a screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CorporationInventor: Toru WAKITANI
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Publication number: 20250148830Abstract: According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an action evaluation system, an action evaluation method, and the like for appropriately evaluating efficiency of a series of operations performed by a worker. An action evaluation system according to an example embodiment can include an action detection unit that detects a plurality of unit actions included in a series of operations performed by a worker from image data, according to a stored unit action pattern, and a time measurement unit that measures a time taken for the series of operations. The time measurement unit can also measure a time of each detected unit action and a time between the unit actions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CorporationInventors: Noboru YOSHIDA, Ryo KAWAI, Jianquan LIU
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Publication number: 20250150477Abstract: A network monitoring device according to the present disclosure is provided with an authentication history collection means that collects an authentication history of access to a management function of a network device to be monitored, a statistic calculation means that calculates statistic information of the authentication history, and a display means that displays the statistic information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2022Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CorporationInventors: Noboru Nagatani, Tomoo Adachi, Shuichi Karino
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Publication number: 20250148485Abstract: There are provided a purchase analysis apparatus and method, and the like for analyzing in detail behavior of a customer related to a product or the like. A purchase analysis apparatus includes an action specification unit that analyzes an action of the customer in a sales room included in the captured video data and specifies the action of the customer according to a stored action pattern, a product-related information specification unit that specifies product-related information in which the customer is interested, based on the specified action of the customer or a position of the customer, and an association unit that associates the specified action with the product-related information.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2022Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CorporationInventors: Noboru YOSHIDA, Ryo KAWAI, Jamquan LIU
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Publication number: 20250147992Abstract: Disclosed are integrated systems and methods providing intelligent anomaly detection for DFOS systems and applications, the systems and methods utilizing a natural language processing model, such as ChatGPT, to generate real-time alerts with actionable recommendations and potential consequences based on detected anomalies. Our innovative solution—OptiSenseGPT—solves problems left uncured by traditional methods by delivering easily understandable alerts in natural language, enabling timely response by relevant personnel. Our integrated OptiSenseGPT systems and methods disclosed provide context-aware recommendations and consequences, enhancing decision-making and improving overall performance and safety of a monitored infrastructure or environment. Our OptiSenseGPT systems and methods advantageously provide integration of natural language processing; context-aware recommendations; presentation of potential consequences; adaptability and customization; and seamless integration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2024Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC Laboratories America, Inc.Inventors: Yangmin DING, Ting WANG
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Publication number: 20250144807Abstract: A designation device receives an input designating at least a portion of an external form of an object to be moved in a robot system that moves the object to be moved by following a predetermined algorithm in accordance with a work goal. The designation device makes a display device display a two-dimensional image including the object to be moved, and the external form received by the reception means.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CorporationInventors: Masatsugu OGAWA, Masumi ICHIEN
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Publication number: 20250147144Abstract: Integrated DFOS systems and methods for 3D gunshot, localization, and tracking utilizing Artificial Intelligence enhanced (AI-enhanced) systems and methods for infrastructure security including electrical substations. Our systems and methods provide a comprehensive solution for substation security enhancement, integrating 3D gunshot localization, real-time tracking, and AI-driven analysis. Utilizing Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology, our systems and methods precisely detect and triangulate the origin of gunshots in three-dimensional space. The trajectory of a bullet is determined, providing insights into the direction and potential target within the substation. Al algorithms discern between various acoustic events and provide identification of genuine threats. Upon detecting a potential gunshot, our system automatically correlates related acoustic events, such as the noise of a nearby vehicle, offering context and aiding in threat assessment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2024Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC Laboratories America, Inc.Inventors: Yangmin DING, Ting WANG
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Publication number: 20250148584Abstract: A quality inspection system includes: an acquisition unit that acquires an image captured of a wall material; a division unit that divides the image into a plurality of small images; a detection unit that detects a defect included in the wall material by referring to a combination of at least two determination results which have been obtained by inputting the small images into each of at least two machine learning models that have been trained by different training methods; and an output unit that outputs a detection result.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2024Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CorporationInventor: Kousuke Morishita
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Publication number: 20250148427Abstract: Disclosed is a deep learning and language model enhanced system and method for wind turbine monitoring using distributed fiber optic sensing (DL-LM-DFOS) which combines advantages of distributed fiber optic sensing with the power of deep learning and large language models. Our system and method automatically learns and extracts useful features from raw sensor data, detects complex patterns indicating potential issues, and incorporates and learns from a wide range of data, including textual data such as maintenance logs, operational notes, or alarm messages. As a result, our inventive system and method provide comprehensive, efficient, and predictive monitoring of wind turbines.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2024Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC Laboratories America, Inc.Inventors: Yangmin DING, Ting WANG
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Publication number: 20250144808Abstract: A designation device in a robot system that moves an object to be moved by following a predetermined algorithm in accordance with a work goal receives an input of a surface designating a predetermined surface of the object to be moved. The designation device makes a display device display a two-dimensional image including the object to be moved, and the surface designating the predetermined surface, received by the reception means. The designation device is configured to be included in a robot system that moves the object to be moved by following a predetermined algorithm in accordance with a work goal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CorporationInventors: Masumi ICHIEN, Masatsugu OGAWA
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Publication number: 20250148316Abstract: In order to apply a text-based label inference approach to infer a label to be assigned to target data in a common data form, an inference apparatus (1) includes: a data converting section (11) for converting target data subject to label assignment into text; and a label inferring section (12) for inferring a label to be assigned to the target data, in accordance with a label inference model for inferring a label to be assigned to text and the text obtained by the converting carried out by the data converting means.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CorporationInventors: Genki KUSANO, Masafumi OYAMADA, Kunihiro TAKEOKA
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Publication number: 20250150335Abstract: In order to easily select a change in setting content of a terminal apparatus on a terminal apparatus side, a first terminal apparatus acquires identification information of a second terminal apparatus and reference information which is referred to for changing a setting of the second terminal apparatus, and the first terminal apparatus transmits a setting change request to an external apparatus, the setting change request including the identification information of the second terminal apparatus and the reference information which have been acquired. Then, the second terminal apparatus receives, from the external apparatus, setting change content corresponding to the setting change request, and changes setting content of the second terminal apparatus based on the setting change content.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2025Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CorporationInventor: Yoichi AKUTSU
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Publication number: 20250147154Abstract: Disclosed are displacement sensors constructed from optical fibers having a long elongation with low-cost ToF sensors that advantageously do not suffer the infirmities of the art. The ToF sensor and the optical fiber ends that launch and receive light are packaged such that no ambient light affects measurements, and the structure is protected from contamination which eliminates optical degradation. With multi-point measurement capabilities and the low-cost features of ToF sensors, many displacement sensors can be arranged in a mesh to map out displacements over a large area and over all directions for civil and/or geotechnical structures. Wireless or other communications mechanisms may be employed in conjunction with our novel sensors to send real time measurement data to a central office for real time monitoring and analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2024Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC Laboratories America, Inc.Inventors: Yaowen LI, Hao WANG, Yuheng CHEN, Ting Wang
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Publication number: 20250150862Abstract: A communication system is disclosed which includes a distributed base station apparatus comprising a control plane unit, a user plane unit, and a distributed unit. Respective interfaces are set up between the control plane unit and the user plane unit, between the control plane unit and the distributed unit, and between the control plane unit and a core network node. The control plane unit acts as a master control plane unit. The user plane unit or the distributed unit obtains information identifying a further control plane unit to act as a redundant unit in case of a failure the master control plane unit. Corresponding interfaces are set up between the further control plane unit and the user plane unit, between the further control plane unit and the distributed unit, and between the further control plane unit and a core network node for resiliency.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2023Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CORPORATIONInventors: Zhe CHEN, Neeraj GUPTA, Yuhua CHEN
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Publication number: 20250150419Abstract: Provided is a control device which includes a display information generation unit that generates display information in which a plurality of pieces of information regarding an electronic mail that has been transmitted to a management target company and is likely to be a fraudulent e-mail are displayed side by side, and a display control unit that performs control to display the generated display information on a screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2024Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CorporationInventors: Shota Kizukuri, Takahisa Yutoku, Wataru Takahashi, Yusuke Matsui, Yoshihiko Koizumi, Shota Umeki
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Publication number: 20250145189Abstract: An abnormal situation alarming system includes a detection unit that detects an abnormal situation, an acquisition unit that acquires, when the abnormal situation is detected, information representing the circumstances of the location where the abnormal situation occurred, a calculation unit that calculates the time allowable for handling the abnormal situation from a detection result of the abnormal situation and an acquisition result of the information, and an alarming unit that gives an alarm of the detection result of the abnormal situation and a calculation result of the time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2025Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CorporationInventor: Ryo KAWAI
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Publication number: 20250150208Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods, devices and computer readable media for communication. A first device receives, from a second device, at least one data transmission on at least one occasion in a first number of occasions, the first number of occasions being configured within a period. The first device transmits, to the second device, a second number of information blocks for a HARQ feedback for the at least one data transmission, the second number being less than the first number. In this way, an effect of jitter is alleviated, complexity of a terminal device for blind detection is reduced, and signaling overhead on HARQ feedback is saved.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2021Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CORPORATIONInventors: Xiaohong ZHANG, Gang WANG
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Publication number: 20250148323Abstract: An information processing apparatus including: integrating unit that integrates, using observed event information representing an observed event that has been observed and rule information representing inference knowledge, a plurality of pieces of solution hypothesis information generated by weighted abduction processing; and detecting unit that detects differences between first integrated solution hypothesis information, which has been generated by the integrating means integrating one or more pieces of first solution hypothesis information generated using the observed event information and the rule information, and second integrated solution hypothesis information, which has been generated by the integrating means integrating one or more pieces of second solution hypothesis information generated when one or both of the observed event information and the rule information have changed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2022Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: NEC CorporationInventor: Daichi Kimura