Abstract: A signal processing apparatus executes a convolution operation of predetermined layers constituting a neural network; and transfers first form data to be stored in a storage. The apparatus executes, on output data outputted from a convolution operation of a first layer among the predetermined layers, an arithmetic operation of a compression layer that is configured by a neural network and compresses data, and outputs the first form data to be transmitted to the storage. The apparatus further executes, on the first form data stored in the storage, an arithmetic operation of a restoration layer that is configured by a neural network and restores pre-compression data, and outputs input data to be inputted to a convolution operation of a second layer among the predetermined layers.

Abstract: An information processing system capable of preventing imitation of the configuration of a neural network. The information processing system includes an image capturing apparatus and a server that are communicable with each other. In the information processing system, an input layer, a plurality of intermediate layers, and an output layer form the neural network. The input layer and the output layer are disposed in one of the image capturing apparatus and the server. Further, the intermediate layers are disposed such that the intermediate layers are distributed between the first apparatus and the second apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new broccoli variety. The broccoli plant of the present invention includes a broccoli plant identified by Accession No. FERM BP-22393 or a progeny line thereof.

Abstract: A personal authentication apparatus comprises an acquisition unit configured to acquire an eyeball image of a user, an estimation unit configured to estimate, based on a ghost captured in the eyeball image, information on eyeglasses worn by the user, and an authentication unit configured to perform personal authentication on the user based on the eyeball image and the information on the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A method of producing a hydrofluoroolefin includes reacting a chlorofluoroolefin that is represented by Formula (I) or Formula (II) and that has 8 or less carbon atoms with a hydrogen molecule, in the presence of an intermetallic compound containing at least one first metal that is selected from the group consisting of palladium, platinum, rhodium, copper and iridium, and containing a second metal that is different from the first metal, to obtain a hydrofluoroolefin in which a hydrogen atom is substituted for at least a chlorine atom represented by Cl among chlorine atoms contained in Formula (I) or Formula (II).

Abstract: A control system for a quay crane a mounting platform position acquisition device, a land-side position acquisition device, a transportation vehicle position acquisition device, and a control device. The control system 30 is configured such that, when the control device predicts that a standby time will occur for a land-side cargo handling device based on a vehicle stop position, a current position of a relay mounting platform, a current position of the land-side cargo handling device, and a current position of an in-terminal transportation vehicle, the control device performs control that moves the relay mounting platform to a relay position which equalizes an actual land-side cycle time for the land-side cargo handling device including the standby time and a sea-side cycle time for a sea-side cargo handling device with each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new broccoli variety. The broccoli plant of the present invention includes a broccoli plant identified by Accession No. FERM BP-22393 or a progeny line thereof.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus designates one or more constraints for constraining a configuration of a neural network, which include information for specifying the configuration of the neural network and the maximum number of computations in the neural network, and executes a computation of a neural network configured based on the designated constraints. When a neural network is trained, the information processing apparatus trains respective neural networks under the one or more designated constraints, and selects, for estimation, a predetermined learned model out of the learned models trained under the one or more designated constraints.

Abstract: An NC device controls a processing machine body so as to form an opening by cutting the periphery of an opening forming area in a material. In a case where a skid interferes with the opening forming area and the interfering skid is positioned within a margin from a first gravity center of the opening forming area in an alignment direction of the skid, the NC device controls the processing machine body so as to cut the opening forming area with a dividing line set at a position that is apart by a predetermined distance from the skid in the alignment direction of the skid. The predetermined distance is a distance in which the material is not welded to the skid, and is a distance in which a second gravity center of a scrap interfering with the skid is positioned at a distance longer than the margin from the skid.

Abstract: A control system for a quay crane a mounting platform position acquisition device, a land-side position acquisition device, a transportation vehicle position acquisition device, and a control device. The control system 30 is configured such that, when the control device predicts that a standby time will occur for a land-side cargo handling device based on a vehicle stop position, a current position of a relay mounting platform, a current position of the land-side cargo handling device, and a current position of an in-terminal transportation vehicle, the control device performs control that moves the relay mounting platform to a relay position which equalizes an actual land-side cycle time for the land-side cargo handling device including the standby time and a sea-side cycle time for a sea-side cargo handling device with each other.

Abstract: A positive electrode active material for alkali-ion secondary batteries is provided which contains 20-55% of Na2O+Li2O, 10-60% of CrO+FeO+MnO+CoO+NiO, and 20-55% of P2O5+SiO2+B2O3 in terms of oxide-equivalent mol % and includes 50 mass % or more of an amorphous phase. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a positive electrode active material for alkali-ion secondary batteries that enables high energy density and is excellent in the charge and discharge characteristics.

Abstract: An external power feeding apparatus is portable and mountable in a vehicle, incorporating a power supply unit, and capable of supplying power to outside. A pair of frameworks is arranged on both sides of the power supply unit to face each other at a predetermined interval and formed into a substantially rectangular frame shape. A first connecting member connects first sides of the pair of frameworks and is formed into a substantial U shape. A second connecting member connects second sides of the pair of frameworks, which are provided to intersect one end sides of the first sides and is formed into a substantial U shape. A third connecting member connects third sides of the pair of frameworks, which are provided to intersect other end sides of the first sides and is formed into a substantial U shape.

Abstract: Provided are a cathode active material for a sodium ion secondary battery that is excellent in alkali ion diffusivity, structural stability, and cycle performance, and a synthesis method therefor. The cathode active material for a sodium ion secondary battery includes a melt-solidified body or oxide glass represented by the general formula NaxMyP2O7 (where M represents at least one or more kinds of transition metal elements selected from Cr, Fe, Mn, Co, and Ni, x satisfies a relationship of 1.20?x?2.10, and y satisfies a relationship of 0.95?y?1.60).

Abstract: The accessory provides a notification channel used for providing a notice from an image-capturing apparatus to the accessory, a first data communication channel used for data transmission from the accessory to the image-capturing apparatus, and a second data communication channel used for data transmission from the image-capturing apparatus to the accessory. The image-capturing apparatus switches the second data communication channel from a second setting to a first setting after the accessory completes switching of the second data communication channel from the second setting to the first setting. An accessory controller switches a signal level on the first communication channel from the first level to the second level to notify the image-capturing apparatus of the completion of the switching of the second data communication channel from the second setting to the first setting.

Abstract: The accessory apparatus includes an accessory communicator providing a notification channel, a first data communication channel and a second data communication channel. The accessory controller transmits, in response to receiving a transmission request from an image-capturing apparatus through the notification channel, accessory data to the image-capturing apparatus through the first data communication channel and receives camera data transmitted from the image-capturing apparatus through the second data communication channel. The accessory controller has a function of detecting a camera communication error in the camera data and is configured to, when detecting the camera communication error, transmit accessory error information to the image-capturing apparatus and erase the accessory data stored in an accessory data buffer.

Abstract: A positive electrode active material for alkali-ion secondary batteries is provided which contains 20-55% of Na2O+Li2O, 10-60% of CrO+FeO+MnO+CoO+NiO, and 20-55% of P2O5+SiO2+B2O3 in terms of oxide-equivalent mol % and includes 50 mass % or more of an amorphous phase. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a positive electrode active material for alkali-ion secondary batteries that enables high energy density and is excellent in the charge and discharge characteristics.

Abstract: The accessory provides a notification channel used for providing a notice from an image-capturing apparatus to the accessory, a first data communication channel used for data transmission from the accessory to the image-capturing apparatus, and a second data communication channel used for data transmission from the image-capturing apparatus to the accessory. The image-capturing apparatus switches the second data communication channel from a second setting to a first setting after the accessory completes switching of the second data communication channel from the second setting to the first setting. An accessory controller switches a signal level on the first communication channel from the first level to the second level to notify the image-capturing apparatus of the completion of the switching of the second data communication channel from the second setting to the first setting.

Abstract: The accessory apparatus includes an accessory communicator providing a notification channel, a first data communication channel and a second data communication channel. The accessory controller transmits, in response to receiving a transmission request from an image-capturing apparatus through the notification channel, accessory data to the image-capturing apparatus through the first data communication channel and receives camera data transmitted from the image-capturing apparatus through the second data communication channel. The accessory controller has a function of detecting a camera communication error in the camera data and is configured to, when detecting the camera communication error, transmit accessory error information to the image-capturing apparatus and erase the accessory data stored in an accessory data buffer.

Abstract: A power conversion apparatus includes: a cooling air passage defined with cooling fins of upper and lower converters and cooling fins of an inverter opposed to each other; upper and lower blowing fans provided upstream of the cooling air passage; and upper and lower sucking fans provided downstream of the cooling air passage and at positions offset from the converters. The blowing fans are provided for supplying cooling air from upstream of the cooling air passage, and the sucking fans are provided for discharging air from within a casing of the apparatus to the outside.

Abstract: An external power feeding apparatus is portable and mountable in a vehicle, incorporating a power supply unit, and capable of supplying power to outside. A pair of frameworks is arranged on both sides of the power supply unit to face each other at a predetermined interval and formed into a substantially rectangular frame shape. A first connecting member connects first sides of the pair of frameworks and is formed into a substantial U shape. A second connecting member connects second sides of the pair of frameworks, which are provided to intersect one end sides of the first sides and is formed into a substantial U shape. A third connecting member connects third sides of the pair of frameworks, which are provided to intersect other end sides of the first sides and is formed into a substantial U shape.