Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to provide an optical pulse testing method and optical pulse testing device capable of measuring the loss at an end farther than an axially misaligned connection point at which inter-mode crosstalk occurs independently from the crosstalk value at the point. In this optical pulse testing method, a matrix (loss and crosstalk) representing the mode coupling at a near-end connection point is calculated, and an OTDR waveform having the effects of crosstalk eliminated therefrom is obtained by numerical processing using the calculated matrix representing the mode coupling.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a backscattered light amplification device, an optical pulse test apparatus, a backscattered light amplification method, and an optical pulse test method for amplifying a desired propagation mode of Rayleigh backscattered light with a desired gain by stimulated Brillouin scattering in a fiber under test having the plurality of propagation modes. The backscattered light amplification device according to the present invention is configured to control individually power, incident timing, and pulse width of a pump pulse for each propagation mode when the pump pulse is incident in a plurality of propagation modes after the probe pulse is input to the fiber under test in any propagation mode.

Abstract: A determination device is for a human-powered vehicle. The determination device includes a processor that is configured to obtain information related to a rotational speed of an input rotational shaft of the human-powered vehicle and information related to a rotational speed of a wheel of the human-powered vehicle to determine a predetermined state in accordance with a varied amount of the rotational speed of the input rotational shaft and a varied amount of the rotational speed of the wheel in a state in which a human driving force that is applied to the human-powered vehicle is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: First, a patterned substrate including an insulating substrate, a conductive seed layer, and an insulating layer is prepared. The seed layer is disposed on the insulating substrate, and consists of a first part having a predetermined pattern corresponding to the wiring pattern and a second part as a part other than the first part. The insulating layer is disposed on the second part of the seed layer. Subsequently, a metal layer having a thickness larger than a thickness of the insulating layer is formed on the first part of the seed layer. Here, a voltage is applied between an anode and the seed layer while a resin film containing a metal ion-containing solution is disposed between the patterned substrate and the anode and the resin film and the seed layer are brought into pressure contact. Subsequently, the insulating layer and the second part of the seed layer are removed.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an optical pulse test apparatus and an optical pulse test method that are capable of determining a change in state of an optical fiber connection portion without the need for reference and without being affected by changes in gap interval before and after the change in state. The optical pulse test apparatus according to the present invention is configured to perform an OTDR measurement by using test optical pulses having spectral widths of from several nm to several hundred nm arranged at intervals of several ten nm to several hundred nm, calculate a reflection peak value caused by the Fresnel reflection at the connection portion from the obtained OTDR waveform, and determine a state such as water immersion of the optical fiber connection portion based on the value.

Abstract: The present invention appropriately gives game media to a player without lowering a game playability.

Abstract: A virtual conference in relation to diagnostic object data is created. Messages posted to the virtual conference from terminal devices of users participating in the virtual conference are received, and the posted messages are sent to the other terminal devices beside the terminal devices of the users. Information relating to the diagnostic object data is generated, which information is obtained in accordance with analysis results of analyzing the posted messages. The information relating to the diagnostic object data is sent to the terminal devices.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for a method for restoring a wearable biological sensor. The method includes determining that a wearable biological marker sensor comprising a reference electrode is placed within a restoration apparatus. The restoration apparatus includes a correct reference electrode, a counter electrode, and a chloride solution. The reference electrode is in electrical contact with the correct reference electrode and the counter electrode through the chloride solution. The method additionally includes determining whether the reference electrode is degraded based on a voltage differential between the reference electrode and the correct reference electrode. The method also includes restoring the reference electrode, if the reference electrode is degraded, by applying a voltage to a circuit. The circuit includes the reference electrode and the counter electrode. Further, multiple chloride ions of the chloride solution bond with a plurality of silver atoms of the reference electrode.

Abstract: A server configured to, upon receiving from a user terminal a work relief request demand with respect to a predetermined work plan, select from among work reliever candidates a work reliever candidate who possesses a farm machine required for carrying out the predetermined work plan, and to notify the selected work reliever candidate that the relief request has been made. A work reliever candidate terminal configured to, upon being notified by the server that the relief request has been made, display the predetermined work plan and be able to provide the server with the intention of the work reliever candidate using the work reliever candidate terminal.

Abstract: An electrode-misalignment detection device in a resistance welder that joins members together by holding them between opposing electrodes and applying pressure and electricity thereto includes an electrode misalignment detector that simultaneously approaches outer peripheries of both electrodes to detect misalignment thereof. The electrode misalignment detector includes a clamping member, a signal generator, a non-closed-state detector, and a misalignment determiner. The clamping member is movable toward the electrodes to clamp them from opposite radially outer sides and is settable in a predetermined closed state when the electrodes are located at appropriate positions. The signal generator outputs a movement state signal according to a movement state of the clamping member. The non-closed-state detector detects that the clamping member is in a state other than the predetermined closed state based on the movement state signal.

Abstract: A rotor is provided with: a rotor core which rotates integrally with a shaft and has a plurality of radially extending teeth; windings including coil portions wound around the teeth; a commutator that is attached to the rotor core and integrally rotates with the shaft, the commutator including metal commutator segments having contact portions with which precious metal brushes make sliding contact, and a plurality of terminals to which the windings are bonded; elements which include capacitors and respectively electrically connecting terminals to which both ends of the coil portions of the same phase are connected; and a coating layer formed of an oil applied to the contact portions. A motor includes this rotor.

Abstract: A control terminal includes: a storage unit for storing, in association with identification information of an apparatus, app use permitted/prohibited information that indicates whether the use of each of a plurality of applications by the apparatus is permitted or prohibited; and an app use control unit that receives the apparatus identification information from the apparatus each time wireless communication connection with the apparatus begins, and that controls the use of the plurality of applications on the basis of the app use permitted/prohibited information that is stored in the storage unit in association with the received identification information.

Abstract: A headlight module includes a light source, a light distribution control element and a projection optical element. The light source emits light. The light distribution control element forms a light distribution pattern by changing a divergence angle of the light incident therein. The projection optical element projects the light distribution pattern. The light distribution control element includes a first light distribution formation part configured to form a high luminosity region in the light distribution pattern and a second light distribution formation part configured to form a low luminosity region in the light distribution pattern. The low luminosity region is lower in luminosity than the high luminosity region.

Abstract: An illumination device including: a light source including a light emitting element that emits light; a first optical element that transmits the light; a second optical element that transmits the light transmitted by the first optical element; a holder that holds the second optical element; and a spring member including at least one spring portion that generates spring force by being deflected, the spring member pressing the second optical element against the holder with the spring force to hold the second optical element against the holder, wherein the first optical element and the second optical element deflect a center portion in a long edge direction of the at least one spring portion with respect to ends in the long edge direction of the at least one spring portion.

Abstract: A welding assistance member with electrically-conductive properties is used for spot-welding performed by sandwiching a second member between electrically-conductive first members different in material from the second member. The welding assistance member is fitted into a hole extending through the second member so as to allow for spot-welding of the first members to each other from opposite sides in the hole. The welding assistance member includes: a main body that has a size and shape that allow a gap to be formed between the main body and an inner side surface of the hole when the main body is fitted in the hole; and a position maintaining component that is provided at an outer side of the main body, has heat, heat resisting, and electrically insulating properties, and maintains the main body in a separated state from the inner side surface. A spot-welding method uses this welding assistance member.

Abstract: A headlight module for projecting a light distribution pattern includes: a light source for emitting light; and an optical element including a first reflecting surface for reflecting the light as first reflected light, a second reflecting surface for reflecting, as second reflected light, light passing through a traveling direction side of an edge portion of the first reflecting surface, a first emitting surface for emitting the first reflected light, and a second emitting surface for emitting the second reflected light, the traveling direction side being a side toward which the first reflected light travels. The edge portion is an edge portion on the traveling direction side. The first reflecting surface forms a high luminous intensity region of the light distribution pattern by superposing the first reflected light and light that has not been reflected by the first reflecting surface, and forms a cutoff line of the light distribution pattern.

Abstract: A headlight module for projecting a light distribution pattern includes: a first source for emitting first light; a second source for emitting second light; an element including a first guide for guiding the first light and a second guide for guiding the second light; and a condensing element for concentrating the second light. An emitting surface of the element includes first and second regions. The first light is emitted from the regions. The second light is emitted from the second region. The second region side of the second guide is connected to the first guide. The first light guided by the first guide enters the second guide. The pattern includes a pattern formed at a light concentration position of the condensing element. The second guide includes an incident surface. A focal position of the emitting surface and a focal position of the incident surface coincide with the light concentration position.

Abstract: An illumination device including: a light source including a light emitting element that emits light; a first optical element that transmits the light; a second optical element that transmits the light transmitted by the first optical element; a holder that holds the second optical element; and a spring member including at least one spring portion that generates spring force by being deflected, the spring member pressing the second optical element against the holder with the spring force to hold the second optical element against the holder, wherein the first optical element and the second optical element deflect a center portion in a long edge direction of the at least one spring portion with respect to ends in the long edge direction of the at least one spring portion.

Abstract: A headlight module for projecting a light distribution pattern includes: a light source for emitting light; and an optical element including a first reflecting surface for reflecting the light as first reflected light, a second reflecting surface for reflecting, as second reflected light, light passing through a traveling direction side of an edge portion of the first reflecting surface, a first emitting surface for emitting the first reflected light, and a second emitting surface for emitting the second reflected light, the traveling direction side being a side toward which the first reflected light travels. The edge portion is an edge portion on the traveling direction side. The first reflecting surface forms a high luminous intensity region of the light distribution pattern by superposing the first reflected light and light that has not been reflected by the first reflecting surface, and forms a cutoff line of the light distribution pattern.

Abstract: A headlight module for projecting a light distribution pattern includes: a first source for emitting first light; a second source for emitting second light; an element including a first guide for guiding the first light and a second guide for guiding the second light; and a condensing element for concentrating the second light. An emitting surface of the element includes first and second regions. The first light is emitted from the regions. The second light is emitted from the second region. The second region side of the second guide is connected to the first guide. The first light guided by the first guide enters the second guide. The pattern includes a pattern formed at a light concentration position of the condensing element. The second guide includes an incident surface. A focal position of the emitting surface and a focal position of the incident surface coincide with the light concentration position.