Abstract: An operation management system including a controller configured to execute: a position obtaining process to obtain positional information from each registered mobility; a correlating process to correlate each registered mobility and specification information stored in a storage device with each other; a travel-history storing process to store, in the storage device, a traveled route which is a travel history of each registered mobility, so as to be correlated with map information; and a road-surface-condition obtaining process to calculate a road surface condition including a position and a shape of a rut corresponding to the traveled route based on information on a detection value of a sensor of each of registered mobility, the type of a road surface included in the map information, the specification information, and the traveled route and to store, in the storage device, the road surface condition so as to be correlated with the map information.

Abstract: A railroad car condition monitoring/analyzing includes: a car factor estimation unit configured to estimate car factor evaluation data from car data and evaluation data; an infrastructure factor extraction unit configured to extract infrastructure factor evaluation data from the car data, the evaluation data, and the car factor evaluation data; an infrastructure factor estimation unit configured to estimate individual infrastructure factor evaluation data from the infrastructure factor evaluation data; an infrastructure factor DB construction unit configured to store the individual infrastructure factor evaluation data in an infrastructure factor database; an infrastructure factor analysis unit configured to monitor the individual infrastructure factor evaluation data stored in the infrastructure factor database so as to analyze infrastructure factors; and a car analysis unit configured to analyze a car condition in consideration of analysis information on the infrastructure factor.

Abstract: A recognition device includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire a first detection result from a LIDAR that detects a target present in a traveling direction of a vehicle and to acquire a second detection result from a camera disposed so that the detection range overlaps that of the LIDAR, and a recognition unit configured to recognize a target present around the vehicle on the basis of the first detection result and the second detection result, in which the recognition unit executes exclusion processing of excluding a target, that satisfies all of a first condition indicating that a target is present within a predetermined distance from the vehicle, a second condition indicating that a target is detected by the LIDAR and is not detected by the camera, and a third condition indicating that a width of a target is equal to or less than a predetermined value and a detection duration thereof is equal to or less than a predetermined time, from a result of recognition recognized as a target present around th

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a barrier film whose gas barrier properties hardly deteriorate even after a retort treatment and after a Gelboflex test. The barrier film of the present invention includes a barrier coat layer, an inorganic oxide deposition layer, and a substrate layer, in this order, wherein the barrier coat layer has a hardness of 1.10 GPa or more and 1.55 GPa or less, and a plastic deformation rate of 21.0% or more.

Abstract: A railroad car condition monitoring/analyzing includes: a car factor estimation unit configured to estimate car factor evaluation data from car data and evaluation data; an infrastructure factor extraction unit configured to extract infrastructure factor evaluation data from the car data, the evaluation data, and the car factor evaluation data; an infrastructure factor estimation unit configured to estimate individual infrastructure factor evaluation data from the infrastructure factor evaluation data; an infrastructure factor DB construction unit configured to store the individual infrastructure factor evaluation data in an infrastructure factor database; an infrastructure factor analysis unit configured to monitor the individual infrastructure factor evaluation data stored in the infrastructure factor database so as to analyze infrastructure factors; and a car analysis unit configured to analyze a car condition in consideration of analysis information on the infrastructure factor.

Abstract: Provided is a barrier film which is less likely to undergo deterioration of gas barrier properties even after the Gelbo Flex test. The barrier film according to the present invention includes a barrier coat layer, an inorganic oxide vapor deposition layer, and a substrate layer in this order, the barrier coat layer being a cured film of a barrier coat composition containing: a hydrolyzed product of an alkoxysilane represented by the following General Formula (I): Si(OR1)4 . . . (I), wherein R1 represents an organic functional group; a water-soluble polymer; and a hydrolyzed product of a silane coupling agent represented by the following General Formula (II): R2nSi(OR3)4-n . . . (II), wherein R2 and R3 each independently represent an organic functional group, and n is 2 or 3.

Abstract: An image forming device includes a light emission controller that controls emission of a plurality of types of light emission patterns from a plurality of light sources. The light emission controller emits respective light emission patterns corresponding to the operation. When among the plurality of types of light emission patterns, the preceding light emission pattern overlaps with the subsequent light emission pattern, the light emission controller preferentially emits the subsequent light emission pattern having a delay in the light emission start timing. The light emission controller also emits respective first light emission patterns corresponding to the operation, and emits the second light emission pattern expressing the predetermined operation.

Abstract: An image forming device includes a light emission controller that controls emission of a plurality of types of light emission patterns from a plurality of light sources. The light emission controller emits respective light emission patterns corresponding to the operation. When among the plurality of types of light emission patterns, the preceding light emission pattern overlaps with the subsequent light emission pattern, the light emission controller preferentially emits the subsequent light emission pattern having a delay in the light emission start timing. The light emission controller also emits respective first light emission patterns corresponding to the operation, and emits the second light emission pattern expressing the predetermined operation.

Abstract: An image forming device includes a light emission controller which controls emission of a plurality of types of light emission patterns by a plurality of light sources. The light emission controller emits each light emission pattern in response to a plurality of types of operations performed by an operator with respect to an operation portion. The light emission controller causes a light emission start timing of each of the plurality of types of light emission patterns to be different depending on the contents of the operations. The light emission controller emits first light emission patterns in response to operations performed by an operator with respect to the operation portion, emits second light emission patterns in response to a predetermined operation by the image forming device, and causes the first light emission patterns and the second light emission patterns to be different from each other in light emission end timing.

Abstract: A walking training apparatus includes a display disposed in front of a walking trainee, a first image capturing device for taking an image of the walking trainee from a viewpoint located above the walking trainee, and a display controller for controlling the display so that a target landing point together with an image of the walking trainee taken by the first image capturing device is displayed on a display screen of the display, the target landing point being a point on which the walking trainee should land his/her foot in a next step. The display controller controls the display so that a center line in addition to the target landing point of the foot are displayed on the display screen of the display, the center line indicating a center position in a left/right direction of the walking trainee.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide: an agent for increasing intestinal butyric acid which is capable of effectively increasing intestinal butyric acid; a food composition for increasing intestinal butyric acid; a proliferation agent for butyric acid-producing bacteria; a food composition for proliferating butyric acid-producing bacteria; a method for increasing intestinal butyric acid; a method for proliferating butyric acid-producing bacteria; a method for treating or preventing intestinal inflammation, fatty liver, diabetes, colorectal cancer or obesity using the same; and use of 1-kestose for producing a pharmaceutical preparation for treatment or prevention of these diseases. [Solution] An agent for increasing intestinal butyric acid and a proliferation agent for butyric acid-producing bacteria, each comprising 1-kestose as an active ingredient. According to the present invention, intestinal butyric acid in humans or animals can be easily and effectively increased with little side effects or safety concerns.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a substance and method that are capable of effectively inducing proliferation of Faecalibacterium, thereby contributing to the prevention and treatment of diseases such as intestinal inflammation. [Solution] A proliferative agent for Faecalibacterium, comprising 1-kestose as an active ingredient. In accordance with the present invention, proliferation of Faecalibacterium can be effectively induced both in vitro and in vivo. In particular, it is possible to simply and effectively increase in vivo proliferation of Faecalibacterium in humans and animals, with almost no concerns regarding side effects or safety. It is also possible to prevent or treat intestinal inflammation by increasing in vivo proliferation of Faecalibacterium in humans and animals.

Abstract: A sensor system includes: a radio transmitting device transmitting a predetermined radio signal regularly; a sensor detecting opening/closing or locking/unlocking of a partition mechanism installed in a door of a building or a site; and an information processing device. The information processing device includes: a radio receiving part receiving the predetermined radio signal and result of detection of the sensor; a decision part deciding whether or not a person exists in the building or the site, based on the radio signal; a determination part determining the decision on existence of the person every trigger timing being a timing defined based on the result of the detection of the sensor; an information generation part generating information related to the behavior of the person based on the decision on existence of the person determined at the trigger timing; and an information output part outputting the information generated by the information generation part.

Abstract: The walking training system 1 includes an upper marker 52 and a lower marker 54 installed at locations on the walking assistance apparatus 2 spaced apart from each other in a leg length direction. The control apparatus 100 calculates accelerations of the two markers using images taken by the camera 10, and estimates an acceleration at the center of gravity of the walking assistance apparatus 2 from accelerations of the two markers. The control apparatus 100 then calculates an inertia force acting on the walking assistance apparatus 2 from the product of the acceleration at the center of gravity and the weight of the walking assistance apparatus 2. The control apparatus 100 controls the forward pulling unit 35 and the backward pulling unit 37 to reduce the inertia force acting on the walking assistance apparatus 2.

Abstract: The walking training system 1 includes an upper acceleration sensor 52 and a lower acceleration sensor 54 installed at locations on the walking assistance apparatus 2 spaced apart from each other in a leg length direction. The control apparatus 100 estimates an acceleration at the center of gravity of the walking assistance apparatus 2 from accelerations acquired by the upper acceleration sensor 52 and the lower acceleration sensor 54. The control apparatus 100 then calculates an inertia force acting on the walking assistance apparatus 2 from the product of the acceleration at the center of gravity and the weight of the walking assistance apparatus 2. The control apparatus 100 controls the forward pulling unit 35 and the backward pulling unit 37 to reduce the inertia force acting on the walking assistance apparatus 2.

Abstract: A sensor system includes: a radio transmitting device transmitting a predetermined radio signal regularly; a sensor detecting opening/closing or locking/unlocking of a partition mechanism installed in a door of a building or a site; and an information processing device. The information processing device includes: a radio receiving part receiving the predetermined radio signal and result of detection of the sensor; a decision part deciding whether or not a person exists in the building or the site, based on the radio signal; a determination part determining the decision on existence of the person every trigger timing being a timing defined based on the result of the detection of the sensor; an information generation part generating information related to the behavior of the person based on the decision on existence of the person determined at the trigger timing; and an information output part outputting the information generated by the information generation part.

Abstract: A walking training apparatus includes display means disposed in front of a walking trainee, first image capturing means for taking an image of the walking trainee from a viewpoint located above the walking trainee, and display control means for controlling the display means so that a target landing point together with an image of the walking trainee taken by the first image capturing means is displayed on a display screen of the display means, the target landing point being a point on which the walking trainee should land his/her foot in a next step. The display control means controls the display means so that a center line in addition to the target landing point of the foot are displayed on the display screen of the display means, the center line indicating a center position in a left/right direction of the walking trainee.

Abstract: A walking assist device which allays uneasiness felt by a user when a wearable device actively applies torque to a leg. A walking assist device comprises a controller, a headphone and a wearable device attached to left and right legs. The wearable device has a sensor that detects motion of the user's leg and a motor that applies torque to a joint of the user's leg. The controller controls the wearable device such that the joint angle of the user follows a target pattern which represents time-dependent changes of a target joint angle. The controller specifies a change timing at which a time-dependent change of the target joint angle in the target pattern meets a predetermined condition, and informs the user, before the specified change timing, that the change timing is arriving. The uneasiness felt by the user when an actuator actively applies torque to the leg joint is allayed by informing the user of the motion before the actuator performs that motion.

Abstract: Provided is a coupling structure between a front pillar and a side sill of an automobile, which improves the steering stability of the automobile and realizes a high productivity. A reinforcing member 8 is provided inside a front pillar 1 having a closed cross-section so as to extend in the front-rear direction of the automobile. The reinforcing member 8 is coupled to a front pillar outer 2. An end portion of the reinforcing member 8 at the rear side of the automobile is extended toward a side sill 4 to form a reinforcing member extension 8a. The reinforcing member extension 8a is coupled to a side sill outer 5.

Abstract: Provided is a walking assist device capable of changing a battery to be used without decreasing a capability to assist walking A walking assist device comprises a leg attachment, a battery, and a controller. The leg attachment has an actuator for applying torque on a joint of one leg of a user. The battery supplies electric power to the actuator. The battery (a first battery) is configured by a plurality of battery cells being connected. A battery in which at least one battery cell is electrically separated from the first battery corresponds to a second battery. The controller changes a power source of the actuator from the first battery to the second battery while the other leg is making contact with ground.