Abstract: The present disclosure promotes distribution of sensor data among a plurality of business operators. A controller that an information processing system according to the present disclosure includes collects first data including a plurality of items and personal information from mobile bodies belonging to a first business operator. The controller converts the first data to second data not being usable to identify individuals. The controller provides data in a range decided based on content of a predetermined data use contract, among the second data, to a second business operator. The controller calculates a consideration for the data that is to be paid by the second business operator, based on a data use record of the second business operator.

Abstract: In an imaging apparatus system, a first imaging apparatus includes a first front casing, a common rear casing, a first lens mount attached to the first front casing, and a common monitor attached to the common rear casing. A second imaging apparatus includes a second front casing, a common rear casing, a second lens mount attached to the second front casing and different from the first lens mount, and a common monitor. When the first and second front casings are respectively attached to the common rear casings and, the center of the first lens mount and the center of the second lens mount are identical, regarding the relative positions in the left-right direction with respect to the common rear casings and.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus system includes a first imaging apparatus, and a second imaging apparatus. The first imaging apparatus includes a first top casing including a casing top surface, and a common rear casing including a casing rear surface. The second imaging apparatus includes a second top casing including a casing top surface, and the common rear casing. The first top casing has a shape in which a vent hole is formed in the second top casing.

Abstract: Conventionally, an operator with expertise was needed to adjust a parameter for collating a workpiece feature of a workpiece imaged by a visual sensor and a workpiece model of the workpiece. A device comprises: an image generation unit that generates image data displaying a workpiece feature of a workpiece imaged by a visual sensor; a position detection unit that uses a parameter for collating a workpiece model with a workpiece feature to obtain, as a detected position, a position of the workpiece in the image data; a matching position acquisition unit that acquires, as a matching position, a position of the workpiece model in the image data when the workpiece model is arranged so as to match the workpiece feature in the image data; and a parameter adjustment unit that adjusts the parameter on the basis of data indicating the difference between the detected position and the matching position.

Abstract: Provided are a determination method and a kit both for determining the possibility of the occurrence of deterioration of a renal function in the future. A method according to one aspect of the present invention involves a step of determining the level of Gal?1-3GalNAc and/or Sia?2-6Gal/GalNAc in a sample collected from a subject. A kit according to one aspect of the present invention includes a lectin capable of binding to Gal?1-3GalNAc and/or Sia?2-6Gal/GalNAc.

Abstract: A three-dimensional shape measurement system includes: an articulated robot having a plurality of axes; at least one three-dimensional vision sensor mounted to the articulated robot and configured to measure a three-dimensional shape of an object to be imaged; a storage unit configured to store distance images representing the three-dimensional shape measured respectively in a plurality of measurement areas including an overlap region; and an integrating unit configured to integrate the plurality of distance images stored in the storage unit in such a manner that parts of the distance images corresponding to the overlap region are superimposed on each other, to thereby generate an integrated distance image.

Abstract: A display control method for use in an information display apparatus including a touch panel configured to accept handwriting input with an indication body, the method includes: accepting audio input including an audio command in a handwriting input state; displaying a trajectory of handwriting accepted by the touch panel; controlling a display mode of the trajectory of handwriting in displaying the trajectory, according to the audio command input and accepted in accepting the audio input.

Abstract: Provided is a more accurate method for determining the possibility that a subject has developed IgA nephropathy. A method of determining the possibility that a subject has developed IgA nephropathy, in accordance with an aspect of the present invention, includes the step of determining the level of at least one glycan in a sample taken from the subject, the at least one glycan being at least one glycan that binds to at least one lectin selected from the group consisting of ACA, MAH, ABA, STL, LEL, WGA, MPA, Jacalin, MAL_I, PNA, ACG, GSL_I_A4, ConA, SSA, AOL, and GSL_II.

Abstract: Provided are a determination method and a kit both for determining the possibility of the occurrence of deterioration of a renal function in the future. A method according to one aspect of the present invention involves a step of determining the level of Gal?1-3GalNAc and/or Sia?2-6Gal/GalNAc in a sample collected from a subject. A kit according to one aspect of the present invention includes a lectin capable of binding to Gal?1-3GalNAc and/or Sia?2-6Gal/GalNAc.

Abstract: A three-dimensional shape measurement system includes: an articulated robot having a plurality of axes; at least one three-dimensional vision sensor mounted to the articulated robot and configured to measure a three-dimensional shape of an object to be imaged; a storage unit configured to store distance images representing the three-dimensional shape measured respectively in a plurality of measurement areas including an overlap region; and an integrating unit configured to integrate the plurality of distance images stored in the storage unit in such a manner that parts of the distance images corresponding to the overlap region are superimposed on each other, to thereby generate an integrated distance image.

Abstract: A workpiece placement system includes a robot for placing a workpiece in a containment area or on a jig; a sensor for measuring a three-dimensional shape of the containment area or jig; a processor for performing a process to determine a workpiece placement position and a workpiece placement posture based on the three-dimensional shape; and a robot controller for controlling the robot based on the workpiece placement position and the workpiece placement posture. The processor obtains a workpiece shape of the workpiece to be placed; retrieves workpiece placement postures chosen by a user; calculates a vacant area of the containment area or jig based on the three-dimensional shape; calculates workpiece placeable areas that satisfy the workpiece shape and the workpiece placement posture in the vacant area; and determines the workpiece placement position and the workpiece placement posture suitable for placement of the workpiece in the workpiece placeable areas.

Abstract: Provided is an article retrieval system including: a sensor that measures the states of articles stored in a storage container; an article detection part for detecting the articles on the basis of the states of the articles measured by the sensor; handling part for retrieving the articles or changing the positions and/or orientations of the articles detected by the article detection part; and a controller that controls the sensor, the article detection part, and the handling part. The controller includes: a space dividing part for dividing the space in which the articles exist according to the states of the articles measured by the sensor; and a switching part for switching at least one of a method of measurement with the sensor, a method of detection with the article detection part, and a method of retrieval with the handling part in each of the spaces divided by the space dividing part.

Abstract: A workpiece placement system includes a robot for placing a workpiece in a containment area or on a jig; a sensor for measuring a three-dimensional shape of the containment area or jig; a processor for performing a process to determine a workpiece placement position and a workpiece placement posture based on the three-dimensional shape; and a robot controller for controlling the robot based on the workpiece placement position and the workpiece placement posture. The processor obtains a workpiece shape of the workpiece to be placed; retrieves workpiece placement postures chosen by a user; calculates a vacant area of the containment area or jig based on the three-dimensional shape; calculates workpiece placeable areas that satisfy the workpiece shape and the workpiece placement posture in the vacant area; and determines the workpiece placement position and the workpiece placement posture suitable for placement of the workpiece in the workpiece placeable areas.

Abstract: Provided is an article retrieval system including: a sensor that measures the states of articles stored in a storage container; an article detection part for detecting the articles on the basis of the states of the articles measured by the sensor; handling part for retrieving the articles or changing the positions and/or orientations of the articles detected by the article detection part; and a controller that controls the sensor, the article detection part, and the handling part. The controller includes: a space dividing part for dividing the space in which the articles exist according to the states of the articles measured by the sensor; and a switching part for switching at least one of a method of measurement with the sensor, a method of detection with the article detection part, and a method of retrieval with the handling part in each of the spaces divided by the space dividing part.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a means of expressing and displaying a protein on the cell surface of a bifidobacterium. In the gene for expressing a protein on the surface of a bifidobacterium of the present invention, a gene coding for a bifidobacterium-derived GNB/LNB substrate-binding membrane protein and a gene coding for the target protein or peptide are linked in this order from the 5? end side. Thus, a bifidobacterium transformed by introducing the gene for expressing a protein on the surface of a bifidobacterium of the present invention expresses the target protein or peptide on the surface thereof. When the target protein or peptide is an antigen protein or an antigen peptide, the transformed bifidobacterium of the present invention is useful as an oral vaccine.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a means of expressing and displaying a protein on the cell surface of a bifidobacterium. In the gene for expressing a protein on the surface of a bifidobacterium of the present invention, a gene coding for a bifidobacterium-derived GNB/LNB substrate-binding membrane protein and a gene coding for the target protein or peptide are linked in this order from the 5? end side. Thus, a bifidobacterium transformed by introducing the gene for expressing a protein on the surface of a bifidobacterium of the present invention expresses the target protein or peptide on the surface thereof. When the target protein or peptide is an antigen protein or an antigen peptide, the transformed bifidobacterium of the present invention is useful as an oral vaccine.

Abstract: It is an object to solve a bypass line corrosion problem effectively, enable prompt supply of a fuel gas into a bypass line in the event of an emergency, and provide an inexpensive coal gasification plant. An integrated coal gasification combined cycle power generation plant includes a coal gasification furnace, a dust remover, a gas refiner, a gas turbine and the like, a main system line connecting therebetween, and a bypass line connecting between the outlet side of the coal gasification furnace in the main system line and a flare stack, wherein a dust remover bypass valve which is disposed in an upstream portion of the bypass line and which opens and closes the bypass line, a treatment gas control valve which is disposed in a downstream portion of the bypass line and which controls the flow rate, and a first inert gas input line which is disposed downstream from the dust remover bypass valve and which supplies the inert gas to the bypass line are provided.

Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit device comprises an active device and a resistance element formed monolithically on a common substrate wherein the resistance element includes a dummy pattern having a layered structure identical with a layered structure of the active device, and first and second electrodes are provided inside a mesa structure provided for the resistance element with a separation from a sidewall of the mesa structure, the first and second electrodes being formed in correspondence to openings formed in the dummy pattern.

Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit device comprises an active device and a resistance element formed monolithically on a common substrate wherein the resistance element includes a dummy pattern having a layered structure identical with a layered structure of the active device, and first and second electrodes are provided inside a mesa structure provided for the resistance element with a separation from a sidewall of the mesa structure, the first and second electrodes being formed in correspondence to openings formed in the dummy pattern.

Abstract: A compound semiconductor device includes a low resistance source and drain region covered by a protective layer of a compound semiconductor device carrying thereon a source electrode or a drain electrode. Further, a low resistance source and drain region formed by a regrowth process of a compound semiconductor material is disclosed.