Abstract: An output management device, an output management method, and a program are provided that manage output of input data to a processing module by a device. The processing module is associated with first metadata indicating a condition of the input data. The input data is associated with second metadata indicating an attribute of the input data. The output management apparatus includes a first acquisition unit, a second acquisition unit, and a notification unit. The first acquisition unit is configured to acquire the first metadata. The second acquisition unit is configured to acquire the second metadata. The notification unit is configured to notify the device of whether or not the input data is allowed to be output to the processing module based on the first and second metadata.

Abstract: A candidate extraction apparatus, a candidate extraction method, and a candidate extraction program extract appropriate candidates for an input into a processing module. The processing module is associated with first metadata indicating a condition of the input data. A plurality of devices are each associated with second metadata indicating an attribute of the input data output from the device. The candidate extraction apparatus includes a first obtaining unit, a second obtaining unit, and an extraction unit. The first obtaining unit obtains the first metadata. The second obtaining unit obtains the second metadata associated with each of the plurality of devices. The extraction unit extracts the candidates greater in number than at least one input port from the plurality of devices based on the first metadata and the second metadata.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus according to one or more embodiments may process metadata indicative of an attribute of real data input into an extract, transform, and load (ETL) tool external to the data processing apparatus. The real data and the metadata may each include an identification (ID). The data processing apparatus may include a memory and a processor. The memory may store a program. The processor may execute the program. The program may cause the processor to process the metadata to include the same ID as the real data output from the ETL tool.

Abstract: A quality check apparatus, a quality check method, and a quality check program can check the quality of input data output to a processing module. A device outputs the input data and first metadata indicating an attribute regarding the quality of the input data to the processing module. The quality check apparatus includes a first obtaining unit and a check unit. The first obtaining unit obtains the first metadata. The check unit checks the quality of the input data based on the first metadata.

Abstract: A sensor management unit according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a sensing data acquisition portion configured to acquire sensing data obtained by a sensor observing a target; a metadata generating portion configured to generate, for the acquired sensing data, metadata indicating an attribute of the sensor; an identification code generating portion configured to generate a first identification code for identifying the sensing data, and a second identification code for identifying the metadata; and a communicating portion configured to transmit, to an external device, at least one of the sensing data to which the second identification code is added and the metadata to which the first identification code is added.

Abstract: A session control apparatus, a session control method, and a session control program may maintain a quality of input data output to a processing module. The processing module has a defined condition regarding a quality of the input data. The session control apparatus includes an extraction unit, a selection unit, and a switching unit. The extraction unit extracts a plurality of candidates of devices. The selection unit selects at least one device from the plurality of candidates of devices. The switching unit switches the device that outputs the input data to the processing module to the at least one device selected by the selection unit. Each of the plurality of candidates of devices outputs input data satisfying the condition.

Abstract: A first data format may include real data. A second data format and a third data format each may include real data and metadata indicative of an attribute of the real data. The second data format may include the real data and the metadata in data units different from each other. The third data format may include the real data and the metadata in a single data unit. A program may cause a processor to convert, in response to an input data being in the first data format or in the third data format, the data format of the input data to generate output data in the second data format.

Abstract: A metadata generation apparatus capable of generating metadata, as well as a metadata generation method and program are provided. The sensing device is configured to generate an output value based on a physical amount that is input. The metadata generation apparatus includes a probability density function generation unit and a metadata generation unit. The probability density function generation unit is configured to generate a probability density function of an output value when a specific physical amount is input to the sensing device. The metadata generation unit is configured to generate metadata based on the probability density function.

Abstract: Provided are a device selection apparatus, a method for selecting a device, and a program by which a device for outputting input data to a processing module can be selected as appropriate in order to realize a virtual sensor having a desired function. The processing module is associated with first metadata indicating an attribute of learning data. The device is associated with second metadata indicating an attribute of data output by the device. The device selection apparatus includes a first acquisition unit, a second acquisition unit, and a selection unit. The first acquisition unit acquires first metadata. The second acquisition unit acquires second metadata associated with a plurality of devices. The selection unit selects a device for outputting input data to a processing module based on the first metadata and the second metadata.

Abstract: An output management device, an output management method, and a program are provided that manages output of input data to a processing module. The processing module is associated with first metadata indicating a condition of the input data. The input data is associated with second metadata indicating an attribute of the input data. The input data is temporarily stored in the data buffer. Output of the input data from the data buffer to the processing module is controlled by an output control unit. In the output management apparatus, a first acquisition unit acquires the first metadata. A second acquisition unit acquires the second metadata. A notification unit notifies the output control unit of whether or not the input data is allowed to be output to the processing module based on the first and second metadata.

Abstract: A first data format may include real data. A second data format and a third data format each may include real data and metadata indicative of an attribute of the real data. The second data format may include the real data and the metadata in data units different from each other. The third data format may include the real data and the metadata in a single data unit. A program may cause a processor to convert, in response to an input data being in the first data format or in the third data format, the data format of the input data to generate output data in the second data format.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus according to one or more embodiments may process metadata indicative of an attribute of real data input into an extract, transform, and load (ETL) tool external to the data processing apparatus. The real data and the metadata may each include an identification (ID). The data processing apparatus may include a memory and a processor. The memory may store a program. The processor may execute the program. The program may cause the processor to process the metadata to include the same ID as the real data output from the ETL tool.

Abstract: A session control apparatus, a session control method, and a session control program may maintain a quality of input data output to a processing module. A processing module has a defined condition regarding a quality of the input data. The session control apparatus includes a selection unit and a switching unit. The selection unit selects a second device when the input data fails to satisfy the condition. The switching unit switches a first device that outputs the input data to the processing module to the second device selected by the selection unit.

Abstract: A sensor management unit according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a sensing data acquisition portion configured to acquire sensing data obtained by a sensor observing a target; a metadata generating portion configured to generate, for the acquired sensing data, metadata indicating an attribute of the sensor; an identification code generating portion configured to generate a first identification code for identifying the sensing data, and a second identification code for identifying the metadata; and a communicating portion configured to transmit, to an external device, at least one of the sensing data to which the second identification code is added and the metadata to which the first identification code is added.

Abstract: A supply amount change prediction component takes into account a decrease in full-charge capacity due to battery deterioration to predict a future amount of power supplied by a plurality of batteries, and a surplus calculator calculates the surplus of the power supply amount with respect to the power demand.

Abstract: A preprocessing determination apparatus, a preprocessing determination method, and a preprocessing determination program perform determination for preprocessing of input data to be input into a processing module. The processing module is associated with first metadata indicating a condition of the input data. The input data is associated with second metadata indicating an attribute of the input data. The preprocessing determination apparatus includes a first obtaining unit, a second obtaining unit, and a determination unit. The first obtaining unit obtains the first metadata. The second obtaining unit obtains the second metadata. The determination unit performs the determination for the preprocessing of the input data based on the first metadata and the second metadata.

Abstract: A candidate extraction apparatus, a candidate extraction method, and a candidate extraction program extract appropriate candidates for an input into a processing module. The processing module is associated with first metadata indicating a condition of the input data. A plurality of devices are each associated with second metadata indicating an attribute of the input data output from the device. The candidate extraction apparatus includes a first obtaining unit, a second obtaining unit, and an extraction unit. The first obtaining unit obtains the first metadata. The second obtaining unit obtains the second metadata associated with each of the plurality of devices. The extraction unit extracts the candidates greater in number than at least one input port from the plurality of devices based on the first metadata and the second metadata.

Abstract: A metadata generation apparatus capable of generating metadata, as well as a metadata generation method and program are provided. The sensing device is configured to generate an output value based on a physical amount that is input. The metadata generation apparatus includes a probability density function generation unit and a metadata generation unit. The probability density function generation unit is configured to generate a probability density function of an output value when a specific physical amount is input to the sensing device. The metadata generation unit is configured to generate metadata based on the probability density function.

Abstract: A compatibility determination apparatus, a compatibility determination method and a program that are configured to determine the compatibility of an agent that outputs input data to a processing module are provided. The processing module is a learned model generated by using a plurality of learning data. Each of the plurality of learning data includes input data and a ground truth label of output data associated with the input data. First metadata is associated with the processing module. The first metadata is generated based on a probability density function of a plurality of input data associated with a ground truth label common to each thereof. The compatibility determination apparatus acquires the first metadata, and determines the compatibility based on the first metadata.

Abstract: Provided is a metadata generation apparatus. The metadata generation apparatus generates metadata that is associated with a processing module. The processing module is a trained model generated by using a plurality of sets of learning data. Each set of the learning data includes input data and a correct label of output data. The metadata generation apparatus includes a probability density function generation unit and a metadata generation unit. The probability density function generation unit generate a probability density function of a plurality of sets of input data associated with the same correct label. The metadata generation unit generates metadata based on the probability density function.