Abstract: A plurality of production facilities and an analysis apparatus are connected through a fog network. The analysis apparatus performs a data analysis based on detection information of detectors acquired through the fog network and stores determination information relating to an abnormality of each of the plurality of production facilities or an abnormality of a production object as a result of the data analysis. Each of the plurality of production facilities determines an abnormality of the each of the plurality of production facilities or an abnormality of the production object based on the determination information stored in the analysis apparatus.

Abstract: A plurality of production facilities and an analysis apparatus are connected through a fog network. The analysis apparatus performs a data analysis based on detection information of detectors acquired through the fog network and stores determination information relating to an abnormality of each of the plurality of production facilities or an abnormality of a production object as a result of the data analysis. Each of the plurality of production facilities determines an abnormality of the each of the plurality of production facilities or an abnormality of the production object based on the determination information stored in the analysis apparatus.

Abstract: A driving force transmission apparatus includes a cam mechanism that converts motor torque from an electric motor into first cam thrust force and second cam thrust force. The cam mechanism includes: a cam member that rotates upon reception of the motor torque from an electric motor; a rolling member that rolls on the cam member; and a retainer that outputs the first cam thrust force and the second cam thrust force toward a multiple disk clutch as the rolling member rolls. The rotation of the retainer around a rotation axis is restricted, and the retainer moves in a direction of the rotation axis while retaining the rolling member such that the rolling member is rollable.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus and variants thereof capable of producing an antibacterial substance which is a peptide or protein or a conjugate thereof, the antibacterial substance produced by the bacteria, and processes for producing fermented milk by using any one of the bacteria as a starter. The lactic acid bacteria produce the antibacterial substance, so that use of any one of the lactic acid bacteria as a starter for fermented milk inhibits growth of another lactic-acid-forming lactic acid bacteria also used as a starter owing to the antibacterial substance produced during fermentation. It is therefore possible to suppress the formation of the acid during storage or transportation of fermented milk, thereby making it possible to prevent taste and flavor variations and quality deterioration of the product.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus and variants thereof capable of producing an antibacterial substance which is a peptide or protein or a conjugate thereof, the antibacterial substance produced by the bacteria, and processes for producing fermented milk by using any one of the bacteria as a starter. The lactic acid bacteria produce the antibacterial substance, so that use of any one of the lactic acid bacteria as a starter for fermented milk inhibits growth of another lactic-acid-foxing lactic acid bacteria also used as a starter owing to the antibacterial substance produced during fermentation. It is therefore possible to suppress the formation of the acid during storage or transportation of fermented milk, thereby making it possible to prevent taste and flavor variations and quality deterioration of the product.

Abstract: An NF (Negative Feedback) tone control circuit in which a circuit gain of unity is maintained for a flat frequency response without the addition of active components. A voltage divider circuit which divides only an a.c. component of the output of an operational circuit is connected between the output of the operational amplifier circuit and a variable impedance circuit, the latter including the variable resistors of the tone control circuit.