Abstract: A computation processing device includes: a convolutional computation unit that sequentially outputs convolutional computation result data; a pooling processing unit including a pooling computation circuit and a non-volatile storage circuit for pooling, in which the non-volatile storage circuit for pooling retains the convolutional computation result data or a computation result of the pooling computation circuit, as retained data, and the pooling computation circuit calculates and outputs pooling data subjected to pooling processing to a pooling region by using the retained data each time when the convolutional computation result data is input from the convolutional computation unit; and a power gating unit that blocks power supply to the non-volatile storage circuit for pooling while waiting for the input of the convolutional computation result data from the convolutional computation unit.

Abstract: A stacked thermoelectric conversion module has a structure in which the following are stacked: a module for use in a high-temperature portion which is a thermoelectric conversion module in which a metal oxide is used as each thermoelectric conversion material or a thermoelectric conversion module in which a silicon-based alloy is used as each thermoelectric conversion material; and a module for use in a low-temperature portion which is a thermoelectric conversion module in which a bismuth-tellurium-based alloy is used as each thermoelectric conversion material. The stacked thermoelectric conversion module disposes a flexible heat-transfer material and, if necessary, a metal sheet between the module for use in a high-temperature portion and the module for use in a low-temperature portion. Also, the stacked thermoelectric conversion module disposes a cooling member on the cooling surface side of the module and a flexible heat-transfer material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a metal material comprising an alloy that is represented by the compositional formula Mn3-xM1xSiyAlzM2a, wherein M1 is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Cr, We, Co, Ni, and Cu; M2 is at least one element selected from the group consisting of B, P, Ga, Ge, Sn, and Bi, where 0?x?3.0, 3.5?y?4.5, 2.5?z?3.5, and 0?a?1, the alloy having a negative Seebeck coefficient and an electrical resistivity of 1 m?·cm or less at a temperature of 25° C. or higher. The metal material of the present invention is a novel material that has good thermoelectric conversion capability in the intermediate temperature region and excellent durability, and that is useful as an n-type thermoelectric conversion material.

Abstract: A steering column device where an inner column can be reliably clamped and sufficient rigidity and strength of an outer column can be achieved. A semi-circular arc rib (132) is formed on the peripheral edge of a closed end section (131) of a slit (13). The rib (132) is substantially semi-circular are-shaped and projects outward from an outer peripheral surface (15A) of an outer column (1). Further, linear ribs (133A, 133B) extend linearly toward the vehicle body front side so as to be continuous from the vehicle body front side of the semi-circular arc rib (132). The semi-circular arc rib (132) and the linear ribs (133A, 133B) reinforce the peripheral edge of the slit (13) of the outer column (1) whose rigidity and strength are impaired. Thus the rigidity and strength of the outer column (1) are improved.

Abstract: A steering column device where an inner column can be reliably clamped and sufficient rigidity and strength of an outer column can be achieved. A semi-circular arc rib (132) is formed on the peripheral edge of a closed end section (131) of a slit (13). The rib (132) is substantially semi-circular are-shaped and projects outward from an outer peripheral surface (15A) of an outer column (1). Further, linear ribs (133A, 133B) extend linearly toward the vehicle body front side so as to be continuous from the vehicle body front side of the semi-circular arc rib (132). The semi-circular arc rib (132) and the linear ribs (133A, 133B) reinforce the peripheral edge of the slit (13) of the outer column (1) whose rigidity and strength are impaired. Thus the rigidity and strength of the outer column (1) are improved.

Abstract: An impact absorbing type steering column apparatus provided with a collision energy absorbing device for absorbing an energy of a secondary collision of an occupant upon a collision of a vehicle comprises an energy absorption quantity adjusting device for changing a secondary collision energy absorption quantity of the collision energy absorbing device, at least one sensor for detecting a condition of the occupant or the vehicle, and electric control device for controlling a drive of the energy absorption quantity adjusting device on the basis of a result of detection by the sensor.

Abstract: An impact absorbing type steering column apparatus provided with a collision energy absorbing device for absorbing an energy of a secondary collision of an occupant upon a collision of a vehicle comprises an energy absorption quantity adjusting device for changing a secondary collision energy absorption quantity of the collision energy absorbing device, at least one sensor for detecting a condition of the occupant or the vehicle, and electric control device for controlling a drive of the energy absorption quantity adjusting device on the basis of a result of detection by the sensor.

Abstract: An impact absorbing type steering column apparatus provided with a collision energy absorbing device for absorbing an energy of a secondary collision of an occupant upon a collision of a vehicle comprises an energy absorption quantity adjusting device for changing a secondary collision energy absorption quantity of the collision energy absorbing device, at least one sensor for detecting a condition of the occupant or the vehicle, and electric control device for controlling a drive of the energy absorption quantity adjusting device on the basis of a result of detection by the sensor.

Abstract: An impact absorbing type steering column apparatus provided with a collision energy absorbing device for absorbing an energy of a secondary collision of an occupant upon a collision of a vehicle comprises an energy absorption quantity adjusting device for changing a secondary collision energy absorption quantity of the collision energy absorbing device, at least one sensor for detecting a condition of the occupant or the vehicle, and electric control device for controlling a drive of the energy absorption quantity adjusting device on the basis of a result of detection by the sensor.

Abstract: An impact absorbing type steering column apparatus provided with a collision energy absorbing device for absorbing an energy of a secondary collision of an occupant upon a collision of a vehicle comprises an energy absorption quantity adjusting device for changing a secondary collision energy absorption quantity of the collision energy absorbing device, at least one sensor for detecting a condition of the occupant or the vehicle, and electric control device for controlling a drive of the energy absorption quantity adjusting device on the basis of a result of detection by the sensor.

Abstract: A shock absorbing type steering column apparatus including a collision energy absorbing mechanism for absorbing a secondary collision energy of an occupant upon a collision of a vehicle, comprises an energy absorption quantity adjusting device for changing an absorption quantity of the secondary collision energy absorbed by the collision energy absorbing mechanism, at least one of operation state detecting sensors for detecting a state of the occupant or of the vehicle, a collision detecting sensor for detecting the collision of the vehicle, and an electric control device for controlling a drive of the energy absorption quantity adjusting device on the basis of a result of the detection by the operation state detecting sensor at the point of time when the collision detecting sensor detects the collision of the vehicle.

Abstract: A shock absorbing type steering column apparatus including a collision energy absorbing mechanism for absorbing a secondary collision energy of an occupant upon a collision of a vehicle, comprises an energy absorption quantity adjusting device for changing an absorption quantity of the secondary collision energy absorbed by the collision energy absorbing mechanism, at least one of operation state detecting sensors for detecting a state of the occupant or of the vehicle, a collision detecting sensor for detecting the collision of the vehicle, and an electric control device for controlling a drive of the energy absorption quantity adjusting device on the basis of a result of the detection by the operation state detecting sensor at the point of time when the collision detecting sensor detects the collision of the vehicle.

Abstract: An impact absorbing type steering column apparatus provided with collision energy absorbing means for absorbing an energy of a secondary collision of an occupant upon a collision of a vehicle comprises energy absorption quantity adjusting means for changing a secondary collision energy absorption quantity of the collision energy absorbing means, at least one sensor for detecting a condition of the occupant or the vehicle, and electric control means for controlling a drive of the energy absorption quantity adjusting means on the basis of a result of detection by the sensor.