Abstract: A predictor interactive learning system of the present invention includes machine learning unit configured to perform machine learning of a predictor that outputs a predicted value indicating a likelihood of being a predetermined intrinsic expression, by using teacher data and teacher labels, an interest score calculation unit configured tip obtain an interest score according to statistical data of a corresponding word in a corpus including the predicted value of the predictor for each of words of the corpus, an interactive learning frame unit configured to extract the word serving as the teacher data used in next learning of the predictor according to the interest score, and a question-response unit configured to output a question of whether the extracted teacher data is an intrinsic expression of which the likelihood is predicted by the predictor, and to acquire a teacher label corresponding to the teacher data, as a response to the question, in which the machine learning unit performs machine learning of t

Abstract: A viewing material evaluating method includes: a brain activity measuring step of measuring a brain activity of a test subject who views a viewing material by using a brain activity measuring unit; a first matrix generating step of generating a first matrix estimating a semantic content of perception of the test subject on the basis of a measurement result acquired in the brain activity measuring step by using a first matrix generating unit; a second matrix generating step of generating a second matrix by performing natural language processing for text information representing a planning intention of the viewing material by using a second matrix generating unit; and a similarity calculating step of calculating similarity between the first matrix and the second matrix by using a similarity calculating unit.

Abstract: A determination device according to one aspect of the present invention includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire credit information on creditability of a merchant store; a storage unit configured to store one or more determination conditions for determining whether it is possible to approve the merchant store as a creditable merchant store suitable for conducting transactions on credit; and a determination unit configured to determine whether the credit information acquired by the acquisition unit satisfies the determination condition stored in the storage unit.

Abstract: A data access device provided with a sequence storage unit which stores in advance a sequence for accessing the data contained in each of the multiple data units stored in a data storage section. The data access device receives and stores in the data access request storage section multiple data access requests for any of the multiple stored data units, determines an execution sequence for the multiple stored data access requests that corresponds to the aforementioned sequence stored in the sequence storage unit, locks the data units to be accessed as per the data access requests, sequentially implements the data access requests in the determined execution sequence, and removes all the locks after implementing all of the stored data access requests.

Abstract: A data access device provided with a sequence storage unit which stores in advance a sequence for accessing the data contained in each of the multiple data units stored in a data storage section. The data access device receives and stores in the data access request storage section multiple data access requests for any of the multiple stored data units, determines an execution sequence for the multiple stored data access requests that corresponds to the aforementioned sequence stored in the sequence storage unit, locks the data units to be accessed as per the data access requests, sequentially implements the data access requests in the determined execution sequence, and removes all the locks after implementing all of the stored data access requests.

Abstract: Two genes implicated in arteriosclerotic diseases such as cerebral infarction were successfully identified by performing genome-wide correlation studies using SNPs by targeting the entire genome. Polymorphic mutations that can be used to examine the presence or absence of risk factors for arteriosclerotic diseases were successfully found on the genes. Subjects can be efficiently examined for the presence or absence of risk factors for arteriosclerotic diseases using the presence or absence of the polymorphic mutations as indicators. Furthermore, methods of screening for therapeutic agents for arteriosclerotic diseases are enabled by using expression or function of the genes as index.

Abstract: An object of this ciphertext decryption rights delegation system is to enable conversion of PKE-system ciphertext into IBE-system encrypted ciphertext, and, in a delegation system with users using only an IBE system, of preventing restoration of the master-secret key generated by a PKG device (public key generation device) even when there is collusion attack between the ciphertext converter and a decryption rights delegatee. A ciphertext decryption rights delegation system realizes delegation of ciphertext decryption rights between a device used by a decryption rights delegator and a device used by a decryption rights delegatee. From the master-secret key stored in the PKG device which generates secret keys, a secret key of the IBE system and auxiliary information are generated, and a re-encryption key is generated based on this auxiliary information.

Abstract: A shooting instruction device 1 selects one of preset shooting patterns 101 according to the type and scale of the disaster to cope with, then inputs shooting conditions 112 corresponding to the selected shooting pattern, and sends a shooting instruction 103. A video camera apparatus 2 loaded on a helicopter 3 makes a flight plan 106 based on the received shooting instruction 103, then shoots the position of a shooting target, then adds a still picture mark to a video signal 111, and sends it together with associated data 114. An information display device 4 extracts a still picture from a video signal 113 with the still picture mark, and displays the still picture together with the associated data 114.

Abstract: A processing system for charge request data issued from a charge requesting organization performs collective processing of the request data without generating payment slips. This system includes filter means for extracting a contractor number of a charge paying organization from a contractor code of the requesting organization included in the request data, the contractor code of the requesting organization includes the contractor number of the paying organization and other management data formatted within the contractor number of the paying organization, the other management data include a charge request amount for each day of payment and for each account of the paying organization. This system also includes request data processing means for preparing request data for each day of payment including the contractor number of the paying organization and the charge request amount for each account of the paying organization, each type of charge, each requesting organization and each contractor.

Abstract: The present invention sets forth multiple embodiments of an electrical circuit which rectifies alternating current in a manner which results in very little electrical loss. This is in contrast to conventional rectifier circuits that use simple diode configurations which typically give rise to voltage losses from 0.4 volts to 1.0 volts.

Abstract: A platen together with a frame supporting the platen is rotatably mounted on a shaft and a platen gap is regulated by rotary movement of the frame about that shaft to detect thickness of a printing sheet at a first printing position. The mechanism for setting the platen gap is simplified and precise and the present printer can accommodate even printing sheets whose thickness is partially different. Further, it is detected platen temperature by a simple temperature detecting means and to change the platen position according to the detected temperature by a predetermined value ±&Dgr;d for a standard value d0 of the gap.

Abstract: Two keys which are updated in the same updating cycle at different times are prepared as signature keys (main key and auxiliary key) for electronic signature, and the updating cycle of each key is divided into, for example, three periods. The first and last periods after the updating are used for the auxiliary key while the intermediate period is used for the main key, and an electronic signature is carried out with the main key. The electronic signature is confirmed with either of two confirmation keys which are updated synchronously with updating the two keys used as the signature keys. This eliminates the need of stopping issuance of the electronic signature or limiting a service offer upon updating the signature keys.

Abstract: The transfer switch (6) supplies the DC voltage supplied from the DC power source section (5), to the commercial electricity system (8) in such a way as to provide the DC voltage with the same polarity as the AC voltage generated by the commercial electricity system (8) according to the control of the commercial voltage monitor section (7) when the absolute value of the voltage of the commercial electricity system (8) is higher than the voltage threshold level. When the absolute value of the AC voltage is lower than the voltage threshold level, the supply of the DC voltage from the DC power source section (5) is interrupted. The generator (2) and the commercial electricity system (8) are isolated from each other by the isolation transformer (4).

Abstract: A collecting agency supplies a collecting agency name and a money bag number to a service providing terminal. In response to dealing requests from user terminals, the service providing terminal sends, to the user terminals, information which contains the collecting agency name (Id) and the money bag number (Gb) supplied from the collecting agency. The user terminals generate digital signatures containing the received request information, affix the generated signatures to electronic tickets to be used, and send the electronic tickets with the signatures to the service providing terminal. The service providing terminal, which has received the used electronic tickets, collects those electronic tickets which include the same money bag number supplied from the collecting agency into a group (a money bag), and sends the group of electronic tickets to the collecting agency.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to provide a solid model creation apparatus that is small in size and inexpensive. A multiplicity of blue LEDs are prepared, optical fibers are connected thereto, and GRIN lenses are arranged at the ends of the tips of the respective optical fibers to constitute an exposing head 23. The exposing head 23 forms images of the end faces of the respective optical fibers in a photocurable resin exposure region 24 as light spots 55. The diameter of a light spot 55 is, for example, 0.5 mm, but the size of a pixel 71 within the exposure region 24 is much smaller; for example, 62.5&mgr;. The multiplicity of optical fibers at the exposing head 23 are arrayed in a matrix such that they are displaced in staggered fashion so that respective light spots 55 are lined up at the pitch 62.5&mgr; of the pixels 71 in the primary scan (Y-axis) direction.

Abstract: A LAN tester 1 for carrying out a conduction test, a polarity test and an operation test of LAN wiring includes a power supply section (2) for supplying a power supply current to one of paired signal lines to be tested at one end thereof; a current detecting section (3) for detecting the current flowing through the other of the signal lines; a forward polarity detecting section (4) for detecting positive and negative pulses from positive and negative signal lines, respectively; a reverse polarity detecting section (5) for detecting negative and positive pulses; a first change-over switch (6) for operating the power supply section (2) and the current detecting section (3) in a conduction test mode and operating the forward polarity detecting section (4) and the reverse polarity detecting section (5) in a polarity test mode; and a second change-over switch (7) for realizing an operation test mode by connecting a connection terminal of a transmission signal line and a connection terminal of a reception signal li