Abstract: A schedule creation method is a method for creating a time schedule by executing a learning step multiple times. The learning step includes sequentially placing patterns each indicating a procedure in a processing sequence in a timetable for defining a time schedule for respective elements of a substrate processing apparatus. The sequentially placing patterns in a timetable includes: acquiring one or more placeable patterns that are allowed to be placed in the timetable from among the patterns based on a prescribed constraint condition; predicting and selecting through machine learning a pattern that makes an evaluation value maximum from among the one or more placeable patterns; and updating the timetable by placing the selected pattern in the timetable.

Abstract: A high-speed video camera (1) for taking a video for a high-speed phenomenon which cannot be captured by the unaided eye includes an imaging unit configured to acquire an image of a photographic subject which is an object to be photographed and a casing (10) containing the imaging unit. The same video camera further includes a tray-shaped article-containing portion (10b) on the upper surface of the casing (10). An operator can place the lens-protecting cover or other small accessories (30) in the article-containing portion (10b) to prevent them from being lost during a photographing operation.

Abstract: A service provision system includes a plurality of user apparatuses used by a plurality of users, and a server. The server is configured to arrange a plurality of data file objects corresponding to a plurality of data files in a virtual space, arrange a plurality of user objects respectively corresponding to the plurality of users, obtain search information for searching for a specific data file from the plurality of data files, determine a reference position based on positions of the plurality of user objects, and based on the determined reference position and an evaluation value for search information in each of the plurality of data files, determine a manner of displaying the plurality of data file objects to be arranged.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: a first image forming unit that includes plural first image forming sections and a first intermediate transfer member on which a toner image formed by the plural first image forming sections is primarily transferred; a second image forming unit that is provided on a downstream side of the first image forming unit in a paper transport direction and includes plural second image forming sections and a second intermediate transfer member on which a toner image formed by the plural second image forming sections is primarily transferred; a first secondary transfer section that is provided corresponding to the first image forming unit and secondarily transfers the toner image formed on the first intermediate transfer member onto paper transported on a paper transport path; a second secondary transfer section that is provided corresponding to the second image forming unit and secondarily transfers the toner image formed on the second intermediate transfer member onto paper transpo

Abstract: A management system that provides a virtual space to a user includes a user apparatus used by the user, a sensor configured to observe change over time of a target present in a real space, and a server configured to transmit information for providing the virtual space to the user apparatus. The server is configured to obtain a detection result by the sensor, calculate a degree of change of the target based on the detection result, and arrange in the virtual space, an object representing the target on which the degree of change is reflected.

Abstract: A high-speed imaging apparatus is configured to capture a moving image of a high-speed phenomenon that is imperceptible to naked eyes. The apparatus is provided with an image capture unit for repeatedly acquiring an optical image from a subject as an imaging target, and a marker formation unit. The marker formation unit emits laser light toward the subject to form a line-shaped marker on the subject, the line-shaped marker passing through a point corresponding to the center position of the imaging range by the image capture unit and extending in the height direction of the main body of the apparatus.

Abstract: A schedule creation program generating method generates, through reinforcement learning, a schedule creation program for creating a time schedule for a plurality of components included in a substrate processing apparatus. The method includes: increasing a value of a reward by repeating experiencing through the reinforcement learning, the experiencing including arranging and reward determining; and changing a reward function that defines a relationship between an amount of time taken according to the time schedule and a value of a corresponding reward. The arranging includes sequentially arranging a plurality of planning factors in a timetable, the plurality of planning factors being given in advance to each of the plurality of substrates. The reward determining includes determining the value of the corresponding reward based on the reward function.

Abstract: Classifying dry eye syndrome using a measurement comprising a light-projecting unit projecting a predetermined pattern onto a cornea surface, an image capturing unit that repeatedly captures a reflected images of the pattern reflected off the cornea surface, an acquiring unit that acquires blurriness information according to a value indicating a blurriness level at a maximum portion of luminance values in a reflected image, for each of the captured multiple reflected images, and a classifying unit that acquires a classification result of a dry eye syndrome by applying multiple pieces of time-series blurriness information acquired by the acquiring unit to a learning model trained using multiple pairs of training input information. Providing a classification result of a dry eye syndrome corresponding to the training input information, and an output unit that outputs the classification result acquired by the classifying unit.

Abstract: A schedule creation method is a method for creating a time schedule by executing a learning step multiple times. The learning step includes sequentially placing patterns each indicating a procedure in a processing sequence in a timetable for defining a time schedule for respective elements of a substrate processing apparatus. The sequentially placing patterns in a timetable includes: acquiring one or more placeable patterns that are allowed to be placed in the timetable from among the patterns based on a prescribed constraint condition; predicting and selecting through machine learning a pattern that makes an evaluation value maximum from among the one or more placeable patterns; and updating the timetable by placing the selected pattern in the timetable.

Abstract: A silicon carbide semiconductor device includes a silicon carbide semiconductor substrate having a front surface and a rear surface, and an ohmic electrode in ohmic contact with silicon carbide of at least one of the front surface or the rear surface of the silicon carbide semiconductor substrate. The ohmic electrode is made of Ni containing 0.1 wt % or more and 15 wt % or less of P as an impurity. The ohmic electrode contains Ni silicide including NiSi. The ohmic electrode further contains Ni5P2 in the Ni silicide. A method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device includes forming a metal thin film on the silicon carbide that is to be in ohmic contact with the ohmic electrode, and forming the ohmic electrode by laser annealing that includes irradiating the metal thin film with laser light and reacting the Ni with Si in the silicon carbide to generate Ni silicide.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip having an electrode portion and a joining member electrically connected to the electrode portion to allow an electric current to flow in the semiconductor chip through the joining member. The joining member contains a protective material that has a positive temperature coefficient of resistivity, and the positive temperature coefficient of resistivity has a larger value in a temperature range higher than a threshold temperature than in a temperature range lower than the threshold temperature, the threshold temperature being a predetermined temperature lower than a breakdown temperature of the semiconductor chip. The electrode portion of the semiconductor chip may contain the protective material.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a mounting member having an electrode; a conductive member facing the electrode; and a bonding member electrically and mechanically connecting the electrode and the conductive member. The bonding member is made of a sintered body in which an additive particle including a metal atom having aggregation energy higher than a silver atom is added to an silver particle.

Abstract: A distance measurement device controls an emission direction of a laser beam in a light projection device and a reception direction of a laser beam in a light reception device, obtains a reception intensity of the laser beam received by the light reception device, determines whether or not the laser beam received by the light reception device is a laser beam reflected by a target of distance measurement on the basis of a reception direction of the laser beam, a period of time between when the light projection device emits the laser beam and when the light reception device receives the laser beam, a reception intensity of the laser beam, and determination information, and calculates a distance to the target in a case when the laser beam received by the light reception device is the laser beam reflected by the target.

Abstract: A distance measuring device executes a collection process that includes driving a MEMS mirror in each of a plurality of sensors and collecting a drive voltage of the MEMS mirror satisfying a given condition, executes a drive frequency determination process that includes determining a drive frequency of the MEMS mirror when measuring distances by the plurality of sensors based on the drive voltage of the MEMS mirror, and executes a control signal generation process that includes generating and transmitting a control signal to the plurality of sensors, the control signal including configuration information specifying the drive frequency as a drive frequency of the MEMS mirror in each of the plurality of sensors, the configuration information including the drive frequency determined by the drive frequency determination process.

Abstract: A silicon carbide semiconductor device includes a silicon carbide semiconductor substrate having a front surface and a rear surface, and an ohmic electrode in ohmic contact with silicon carbide of at least one of the front surface or the rear surface of the silicon carbide semiconductor substrate. The ohmic electrode is made of Ni containing 0.1 wt % or more and 15 wt % or less of P as an impurity. The ohmic electrode contains Ni silicide including NiSi. The ohmic electrode further contains Ni5P2 in the Ni silicide. A method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device includes forming a metal thin film on the silicon carbide that is to be in ohmic contact with the ohmic electrode, and forming the ohmic electrode by laser annealing that includes irradiating the metal thin film with laser light and reacting the Ni with Si in the silicon carbide to generate Ni silicide.

Abstract: A silicon carbide semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor substrate that has a front surface and a rear surface, and is made of silicon carbide; and an ohmic electrode that is ohmically connected to the front surface or the rear surface of the semiconductor substrate. The ohmic electrode includes a metal silicide part and a metal carbide part. The metal silicide part surrounds a periphery of the metal carbide part that has a block shape. The metal silicide part is disposed between the semiconductor substrate and the metal carbide part.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a mounting member having an electrode; a conductive member facing the electrode; and a bonding member electrically and mechanically connecting the electrode and the conductive member. The bonding member is made of a sintered body in which an additive particle including a metal atom having aggregation energy higher than a silver atom is added to an silver particle.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip having an electrode portion and a joining member electrically connected to the electrode portion to allow an electric current to flow in the semiconductor chip through the joining member. The joining member contains a protective material that has a positive temperature coefficient of resistivity, and the positive temperature coefficient of resistivity has a larger value in a temperature range higher than a threshold temperature than in a temperature range lower than the threshold temperature, the threshold temperature being a predetermined temperature lower than a breakdown temperature of the semiconductor chip. The electrode portion of the semiconductor chip may contain the protective material.