Abstract: An information processing method implemented by a computer, the information processing method includes: acquiring an image group generated by imaging a data group according to each of a plurality of imaging methods; for each of the acquired image groups, calculating a score of the imaging method used to generate the image group, based on distribution of a first feature value group in a feature value space, and distribution of a second feature value group in the feature value space, the first feature value group being a plurality of feature values output when the image group is input to a trained model outputting feature values corresponding to input images, the second feature value group being a plurality of feature values output when a reference image group is input to the trained model; and outputting the score of the imaging method, the score being calculated for each of the image groups.

Abstract: An information processing method implemented by a computer, the information processing method includes: acquiring an image group generated by imaging a data group according to each of a plurality of imaging methods; for each of the acquired image groups, calculating a score of the imaging method used to generate the image group, based on distribution of a first feature value group in a feature value space, and distribution of a second feature value group in the feature value space, the first feature value group being a plurality of feature values output when the image group is input to a trained model outputting feature values corresponding to input images, the second feature value group being a plurality of feature values output when a reference image group is input to the trained model; and outputting the score of the imaging method, the score being calculated for each of the image groups.

Abstract: An abnormality detection system includes an optical fiber, a Raman scattered light detection unit, and a data processing unit. The detection unit is configured to detect Stokes light and anti-Stokes light which are generated in the optical fiber and to output data on the intensity distribution of the Stokes light in the optical fiber in the length direction thereof and data on the intensity distribution of the anti-Stokes light in the optical fiber in the length direction. The processing unit is configured to calculate the product of a value obtained by applying an FIR filter to the intensity distribution of the Stokes light, and a value obtained by applying the FIR filter to the intensity distribution of the anti-Stokes light for each of locations on the optical fiber in the length direction, and to determine whether or not abnormality is present based on the result of the calculation.

Abstract: A temperature measurement system includes an optical fiber, a temperature distribution measurement apparatus, and a data processing apparatus. The temperature distribution measurement apparatus is configured to detect backscattered light by causing light to enter the optical fiber, and acquire the temperature distribution of the optical fiber in the length direction thereof based on the result of the detection. The data processing apparatus is configured to store therein the temperature distribution acquired by the temperature distribution measurement apparatus, perform signal processing on a difference temperature distribution obtained by computing the difference between a current temperature distribution and a past temperature distribution, and determine whether or not abnormality is present based on the result of the signal processing.

Abstract: A temperature distribution measurement apparatus includes a laser light source optically connected to an optical fiber, a photodetector configured to detect light backscattered in the optical fiber, and a temperature distribution measurement unit configured to obtain a true measured temperature distribution by performing correction calculation using a transfer function on a temporary measured temperature distribution obtained based on an output from the photodetector. The temperature distribution measurement unit stores therein data on a transfer function set for each entire length of the optical fiber and for each longitudinal position in the optical fiber. Then, when the length of the optical fiber is changed, the temperature distribution measurement unit changes the transfer function to be used in the correction calculation by using the data on the transfer function.

Abstract: An abnormality detection system includes an optical fiber, a backscattered light detection unit, and a data processing unit. The detection unit is connected to one end and the other end of the optical fiber and configured to acquire a first intensity distribution of backscattered light by causing light to enter the optical fiber from the one end, and to acquire a second intensity distribution of backscattered light by causing light to enter the optical fiber from the other end. The processing unit is configured to calculate the product of a value obtained by applying a first FIR filter to the first intensity distribution, and a value obtained by applying a second FIR filter to the second intensity distribution, for each of locations on the optical fiber in the length direction thereof, and to determine whether or not abnormality is present based on the result of the calculation.

Abstract: A temperature distribution measurement system includes an optical fiber, a laser light source optically connected to the optical fiber, a photodetector configured to detect light backscattered in the optical fiber, and a temperature distribution measurement unit configured to perform correction calculation using a transfer function on a measured temperature distribution obtained from an output from the photodetector. The temperature distribution measurement unit acquires an actual temperature distribution in a location where the optical fiber is laid and determines appropriateness of the transfer function by computing a difference between the measured temperature distribution after the correction and the actual temperature distribution.

Abstract: An abnormality detection system includes an optical fiber, a backscattered light detection unit, and a data processing unit. The detection unit is connected to one end and the other end of the optical fiber and configured to acquire a first intensity distribution of backscattered light by causing light to enter the optical fiber from the one end, and to acquire a second intensity distribution of backscattered light by causing light to enter the optical fiber from the other end. The processing unit is configured to calculate the product of a value obtained by applying a first FIR filter to the first intensity distribution, and a value obtained by applying a second FIR filter to the second intensity distribution, for each of locations on the optical fiber in the length direction thereof, and to determine whether or not abnormality is present based on the result of the calculation.

Abstract: An abnormality detection system includes an optical fiber, a backscattered light detection unit, and a data processing unit. The detection unit is connected to one end and the other end of the optical fiber and configured to acquire a first intensity distribution of backscattered light by causing light to enter the optical fiber from the one end, and to acquire a second intensity distribution of backscattered light by causing light to enter the optical fiber from the other end. The processing unit is configured to calculate the product of a value obtained by applying a first FIR filter to the first intensity distribution, and a value obtained by applying a second FIR filter to the second intensity distribution, for each of locations on the optical fiber in the length direction thereof, and to determine whether or not abnormality is present based on the result of the calculation.

Abstract: An abnormality detection system includes an optical fiber, a backscattered light detection unit, and a data processing unit. The detection unit is connected to one end and the other end of the optical fiber and configured to acquire a first intensity distribution of backscattered light by causing light to enter the optical fiber from the one end, and to acquire a second intensity distribution of backscattered light by causing light to enter the optical fiber from the other end. The processing unit is configured to calculate the product of a value obtained by applying a first FIR filter to the first intensity distribution, and a value obtained by applying a second FIR filter to the second intensity distribution, for each of locations on the optical fiber in the length direction thereof, and to determine whether or not abnormality is present based on the result of the calculation.

Abstract: A temperature measurement system includes an optical fiber, a temperature distribution measurement apparatus, and a data processing apparatus. The temperature distribution measurement apparatus is configured to detect backscattered light by causing light to enter the optical fiber, and acquire the temperature distribution of the optical fiber in the length direction thereof based on the result of the detection. The data processing apparatus is configured to store therein the temperature distribution acquired by the temperature distribution measurement apparatus, perform signal processing on a difference temperature distribution obtained by computing the difference between a current temperature distribution and a past temperature distribution, and determine whether or not abnormality is present based on the result of the signal processing.

Abstract: An abnormality detection system includes an optical fiber, a Raman scattered light detection unit, and a data processing unit. The detection unit is configured to detect Stokes light and anti-Stokes light which are generated in the optical fiber and to output data on the intensity distribution of the Stokes light in the optical fiber in the length direction thereof and data on the intensity distribution of the anti-Stokes light in the optical fiber in the length direction. The processing unit is configured to calculate the product of a value obtained by applying an FIR filter to the intensity distribution of the Stokes light, and a value obtained by applying the FIR filter to the intensity distribution of the anti-Stokes light for each of locations on the optical fiber in the length direction, and to determine whether or not abnormality is present based on the result of the calculation.

Abstract: A temperature distribution measurement system includes an optical fiber, a laser light source optically connected to the optical fiber, a photodetector configured to detect light backscattered in the optical fiber, and a temperature distribution measurement unit configured to perform correction calculation using a transfer function on a measured temperature distribution obtained from an output from the photodetector. The temperature distribution measurement unit acquires an actual temperature distribution in a location where the optical fiber is laid and determines appropriateness of the transfer function by computing a difference between the measured temperature distribution after the correction and the actual temperature distribution.

Abstract: A temperature distribution measurement apparatus includes a laser light source optically connected to an optical fiber, a photodetector configured to detect light backscattered in the optical fiber, and a temperature distribution measurement unit configured to obtain a true measured temperature distribution by performing correction calculation using a transfer function on a temporary measured temperature distribution obtained based on an output from the photodetector. The temperature distribution measurement unit stores therein data on a transfer function set for each entire length of the optical fiber and for each longitudinal position in the optical fiber. Then, when the length of the optical fiber is changed, the temperature distribution measurement unit changes the transfer function to be used in the correction calculation by using the data on the transfer function.

Abstract: An optical disc drive includes a light source and an objective optical system for condensing a light from the light source onto a recording surface of an optical disc. A chassis which is movable radially of the optical disc supports both the light source and the objective optical system. The light source includes a red/infrared unit having a red/infrared LD and a blue LD. The red/infrared LD generates both a red beam and an infrared beam. The blue LD generates a blue beam. The objective optical system includes a first and a second object lenses whose focal distances are different. The first and the second object lenses are disposed on a circumferential line of the optical disc.

Abstract: An optical disc drive includes a light source and an objective optical system for condensing a light from the light source onto a recording surface of an optical disc. A chassis which is movable radially of the optical disc supports both the light source and the objective optical system. The light source includes a red/infrared unit having a red/infrared LD and a blue LD. The red/infrared LD generates both a red beam and an infrared beam. The blue LD generates a blue beam. The objective optical system includes a first and a second object lenses whose focal distances are different. The first and the second object lenses are disposed on a circumferential line of the optical disc.

Abstract: An optical head includes a lens carrier movable at least radially of a magneto-optical disk in facing relation thereto. An object lens is mounted on the lens carrier to converge a laser beam for forming a laser spot on the disk. The object lens has an optical axis and includes a lens surface directed toward the disk. A patterned coil is formed on the lens surface at least in one layer and has a light-passing opening corresponding to the optical axis of the object lens. A light-pervious layer is formed on the lens surface for closing the light-passing opening of the coil.

Abstract: An optical data-processing apparatus is provided for writing data to a data storage disk or reading data from the disk. The data-processing apparatus includes first and second light splitters. The first splitter splits reflected light from the storage disk into two semicircular rays. The second splitter splits these two semicircular rays into non-biased light and biased light. The data-processing apparatus also includes an optical detector for receiving the non-biased light and the biased light, thereby producing a first signal corresponding to the non-biased light and a second signal corresponding to the biased light. Based on the first and the second signals, a focus error signal and a spherical aberration signal are produced.

Abstract: An optical information processing apparatus is designed to generate a tracking error signal based on reflected light from a storage medium. The apparatus is a 3-beam type, in which the storage medium is irradiated by a main beam and two sub-beams offset from the main beam in the tracking direction of the storage medium. Each of the two sub-beams is, as viewed on the storage medium, smaller in size in the tracking direction than the main beam.

Abstract: An optical data-processing apparatus is provided for writing data to a data storage disk or reading data from the disk. The data-processing apparatus includes first and second light splitters. The first splitter splits reflected light from the storage disk into two semicircular rays. The second splitter splits these two semicircular rays into non-biased light and biased light. The data-processing apparatus also includes an optical detector for receiving the non-biased light and the biased light, thereby producing a first signal corresponding to the non-biased light and a second signal corresponding to the biased light. Based on the first and the second signals, a focus error signal and a spherical aberration signal are produced.