Abstract: Provided is a communication system including a controller installed on a hand of a user, an operation target remotely operated by the controller, and a relay apparatus that performs relaying between the controller and the operation target, in which the controller includes a first detection section that detects a motion of fingers of the user, a stimulus providing section that provides an external stimulus to the fingers of the user, and a control section that controls the stimulus providing section, the operation target includes a driving section that performs an action in reference to action information received, and a second detection section that detects the external stimulus to the operation target, and the relay apparatus transmits, to the operation target, the action information based on a detection result from the first detection section, and in reference to a detection result from the second detection section, transmits, to the controller, stimulus provision information for controlling the stimulus pr

Abstract: Disclosed is an operation device that includes a mounting section, a first position detection section, and a stimulus generation section. The mounting section is attached to a hand and fingers of a user. The first position detection section is disposed on the mounting section to detect the positions of the fingers. The stimulus generation section is disposed on the mounting section, placed at a position corresponding to one of the user's fingers, and configured to apply an external stimulus to the user.

Abstract: A work machine includes: a partition member provided with an intake port and an exhaust port and forming an engine room; an engine disposed in the engine room; a cooling fan disposed on an intake port side of the engine in the engine room; an exhaust pipe discharging exhaust gas from the engine; and an exhaust duct disposed in the engine room and having an inflow port into which air from the cooling fan flows, and an outflow port. At least a portion of the exhaust duct is disposed above the engine and has a facing surface facing the engine and a through-hole provided in the facing surface. At least a portion of the exhaust pipe is disposed in the through-hole. A gap is formed between an outer surface of the exhaust pipe and an inner surface of the through-hole.

Abstract: A display device includes a light-transmitting portion, a display light source arranged at an inner side of the light-transmitting portion, and a housing including an opening. The housing accommodates the display light source and the light-transmitting portion is arranged in the opening. The light-transmitting portion includes a transparent plastic base member, a first color exhibiting layer containing dye or pigment, and a second color exhibiting layer containing a filler made of a cold mirror thin film. The first color exhibiting layer has a transmittance of 20% or more for light having a specific wavelength. The second color exhibiting layer has a reflectance of 80% or less for light having a wavelength not absorbed by the dye or the pigment of the first color exhibiting layer and a transmittance of 60% or more for light having a wavelength absorbed by the dye or the pigment of the first color exhibiting layer.

Abstract: An exterior structure includes a non-light-transmitting portion configured to not transmit an external light, and a light-transmitting portion arranged near the non-light-transmitting portion and configured to reflect and transmit the external light. Light released outward from the non-light-transmitting portion includes light reflected by the non-light-transmitting portion. Light released outward from the light-transmitting portion includes a combination of light reflected by the light-transmitting portion and light applied to the light-transmitting portion from an inner side and passing through the light-transmitting portion. The color difference ?E between the light released outward from the non-light-transmitting portion and the light released outward from the light-transmitting portion is 5 or less.

Abstract: A plasma generating apparatus includes: an electrode pair including a first plasma electrode and a second plasma electrode that are arranged to face each other; an RF power supply that supplies an RF power to the electrode pair; and a matching unit provided between the RF power supply and the electrode pair. The matching unit includes: a first variable capacitor and a second variable capacitor that are connected in parallel with respect to a load between the electrode pair; a coil connected in series with the first plasma electrode; and a capacitor connected in series with the second plasma electrode.

Abstract: An ignition method in a plasma processing apparatus includes: applying a first radio frequency from a radio-frequency power supply to an electrode of a plasma generator, thereby igniting plasma from a gas, the radio-frequency power supply being capable of applying a radio frequency of a variably controlled frequency to the electrode of the plasma generator; and applying a second radio frequency different from the first radio frequency to the electrode of the plasma generator after a predetermined time is elapsed after applying the first radio frequency to the electrode of the plasma generator.

Abstract: A two-way communication device system includes: a first two-way communication device; and a second two-way communication device installed at a different location from the first two-way communication device and configured to communicate with the first two-way communication device The two-way communication device system creates an operator input operation history when an input operation is received for the first time, transmits an input signal to the second two-way communication device, creates an other-device input operation history when an input signal is received for the first time, maintains a first state when both the operator input operation history and the other-device input operation history do not exist, a second state when only one of the operator input operation history and the other-device input operation history exists, and a third state when both of the operator input operation history and the other-device input operation history exist, and deletes both the operator input operation history and the

Abstract: The present invention provides a vehicle with which it is possible to realize stable platoon travel. This vehicle (100) travels autonomously by following a leading vehicle while maintaining a prescribed distance between vehicles, wherein the vehicle (100) has: a detection unit (110) that detects moving bodies present around the vehicle; and a control unit (160) that determines an entering moving body, among the moving bodies detected by the detection unit (110), that may enter an area between the vehicle and the leading vehicle, and causes the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate on the basis of the distance between the entering moving body and the area.

Abstract: Based on schedule information indicating one or more events to be occurred and information relating to a location associated with each of the one or more events, a navigation method estimates an area and time at which congestion may be likely to occur in the vicinity of the location. Furthermore, the navigation method presents to a moving body information which is based on the estimated result of the area and the time, and which is related to a movement plan when moving using the moving body.

Abstract: A mobile robot includes at least two first reflection parts, each of the at least two first reflection parts having a first reflection surface on a side surface thereof, the first reflection surface being configured to reflect electromagnetic waves. For each of the at least two first reflection parts: a cross-sectional shape obtained by being cut in a first direction perpendicular to a reference axis is symmetrical and continuous with respect to points passing through the reference axis, the first direction being parallel to a top surface of the first reflection part or a bottom surface of the first reflection part; and a reflection surface angle defined by the points passing through the reference axis and both ends of the first reflection surface is 90 degrees or more to 360 degrees or less when the first reflection part is viewed along the reference axis.

Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus includes: a reaction tube provided in a processing container; a boat that holds a substrate, and is carried into and out from the reaction tube in order to form a film on the substrate; a plasma generation tube that communicates with the reaction tube, and generates plasma from a gas; a gas supply that supplies the gas to the plasma generation tube; electrode installation columns provided to sandwich the plasma generation tube therebetween, and including electrodes, respectively; an RF power supply that is connected to the electrodes, and supplies a radio frequency to the electrodes; a coil provided to be spaced apart from the electrodes in the electrode installation columns; and a DC power supply that is connected to the coil, and supplies a direct current to the coil.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing method that includes: acquiring record content recorded by a first mobile unit and first position information indicating a position of the first mobile unit while the record content is recorded; storing the first position information in association with the record content; and transmitting a part or all of the record content to a second mobile unit based on a distance between a position of the second mobile unit and the position of the first mobile unit indicated by the first position information.

Abstract: Provided is a moving vehicle which enables a user to easily recognize that the moving vehicle is stopped due to the user's own clothing or the like being determined as an object, thereby enabling the user to cancel the stopped state and return to a moving state. A moving vehicle on which a person rides and which stops moving if the distance to an object is equal to or less than a first predetermined value, said moving vehicle comprising: a sensor (124) for detecting the distance; a determiner (125) for determining, if the distance is equal to or less than a second predetermined value smaller than the first predetermined value, a state in which the field of view of the sensor (124) is blocked due to the clothing covering the sensor (124); and a notifier (128) that, if said state is determined by the determiner (125), issues a notification.

Abstract: An ignition method in a plasma processing apparatus includes: applying a first radio frequency from a radio-frequency power supply to an electrode of a plasma generator, thereby igniting plasma from a gas, the radio-frequency power supply being capable of applying a radio frequency of a variably controlled frequency to the electrode of the plasma generator; and applying a second radio frequency different from the first radio frequency to the electrode of the plasma generator after a predetermined time is elapsed after applying the first radio frequency to the electrode of the plasma generator.

Abstract: A mobile body configured so that multiple mobile robots can travel along the same track in formation even when an obstacle is present on the travel path of the mobile robots, and a method of controlling the mobile body. This mobile body (100) includes: a map storage (6) that stores travel path information; and an intelligence processor (10) that recognizes whether or not an object in the periphery is a mobile body to be followed (101). When the object is the mobile body to be followed (101) and the mobile body to be followed (101) does not exist on a travel path (16) indicated by the travel path information, the intelligence processor (10) sets a position on the travel path (16) in which the mobile body to be followed (101) is projected, as a temporary destination (17).

Abstract: A position estimation system includes a prior map creator that creates a plurality of environmental maps using a first capture, and a position recognizer that estimates a position of a moving body based on a plurality of feature points included in the plurality of environmental maps and a feature point included in image information from a second capture provided in the moving body, in which the first capture includes a plurality of first imaging devices, a pair of adjacent first imaging devices among the plurality of first imaging devices is disposed so that parts of imaging visual fields of the adjacent first imaging devices overlap, and the second capture includes a second imaging device having a same imaging visual field as an imaging visual field of at least one first imaging device among the plurality of first imaging devices.

Abstract: A plasma generating apparatus includes: an electrode pair including a first plasma electrode and a second plasma electrode that are arranged to face each other; an RF power supply that supplies an RF power to the electrode pair; and a matching unit provided between the RF power supply and the electrode pair. The matching unit includes: a first variable capacitor and a second variable capacitor that are connected in parallel with respect to a load between the electrode pair; a coil connected in series with the first plasma electrode; and a capacitor connected in series with the second plasma electrode.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vehicle with which it is possible to realize stable platoon travel. This vehicle (100) travels autonomously by following a leading vehicle while maintaining a prescribed distance between vehicles, wherein the vehicle (100) has: a detection unit (110) that detects moving bodies present around the vehicle; and a control unit (160) that determines an entering moving body, among the moving bodies detected by the detection unit (110), that may enter an area between the vehicle and the leading vehicle, and causes the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate on the basis of the distance between the entering moving body and the area.

Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus includes a cylindrical processing chamber with a sidewall having an opening, to accommodate substrates on respective stages. The plasma processing apparatus includes a plasma compartment wall with an outer surface, the plasma compartment wall being hermetically provided at the sidewall of the processing chamber to close the opening of the sidewall of the processing chamber, and the plasma compartment wall defining a plasma formation space. The plasma processing apparatus includes a first plasma electrode pair consisting of first electrodes, the first electrodes being arranged opposite each other, on opposite sides of the outer surface of the plasma compartment wall. The plasma processing apparatus includes a second plasma electrode pair consisting of second electrodes, the second electrodes being arranged opposite each other, on the opposite sides of the outer surface of the plasma compartment wall.