Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus capable of more easily determining a maintenance timing by using event data. The information processing apparatus includes a state estimation unit that estimates a state of a grindstone by using event data supplied from an event sensor that outputs, as event data, a temporal change of an electrical signal obtained by photoelectrically converting an optical signal, and outputs a result of the estimation. The present technology can be applied to, for example, an information processing system or the like that tells a maintenance timing of a grindstone of a machine tool.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an inorganic/organic hybrid complementary semiconductor device that can be manufactured at a lower cost, has excellent long-term stability, has a well-balanced operation between the p-type transistor and the n-type transistor, and operates at a high speed.

Abstract: A nonvolatile semiconductor memory device that have a new structure are provided, in which memory cells are laminated in a three dimensional state so that the chip area may be reduced. The nonvolatile semiconductor memory device of the present invention is a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device that has a plurality of the memory strings, in which a plurality of electrically programmable memory cells is connected in series. The memory strings comprise a pillar shaped semiconductor; a first insulation film formed around the pillar shaped semiconductor; a charge storage layer formed around the first insulation film; the second insulation film formed around the charge storage layer; and first or nth electrodes formed around the second insulation film (n is natural number more than 1). The first or nth electrodes of the memory strings and the other first or nth electrodes of the memory strings are respectively the first or nth conductor layers that are spread in a two dimensional state.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sealing material suitable for a compound having a non-stoichiometric composi263tion. The present disclosure is related to a sealing material for a compound having a non-stoichiometric composition, the sealing material including a polymer layer and an inorganic oxide insulator layer, wherein the polymer layer includes a first polymer layer containing an organic solvent soluble polymer.

Abstract: In one example, an electronic device includes a substrate, which includes a substrate first side, a substrate second side opposite to the substrate side, a conductive structure, and a substrate opening extending through substrate from the substrate first side to the substrate second side. A pipe is coupled to the substrate first side and includes a pipe wall including an exterior surface and an interior surface defining a pipe passage aligned with the substrate opening, and a pipe top distal to the substrate first side. A electronic component is coupled to the conductive structure adjacent to the substrate first side. An encapsulant is over the substrate first side, the exterior surface of the pipe wall and over at least a portion of the electronic component. The pipe passage and the substrate opening are devoid of the encapsulant. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A vehicle drive device (1) is disclosed that includes a shift detent mechanism (90); an actuator (74) that generates drive power for allowing the shift detent mechanism to operate; a sensor (135) that generates sensor information indicating an amount of operation of the shift detent mechanism; a control part (153) that controls the actuator; and a clutch (30) that is synchronized with operation of the shift detent mechanism, and when the control part changes a state of the clutch, the control part performs feedback control of the actuator based on a relationship between a target value for an amount of operation of the shift detent mechanism and the sensor information, and before completing the change in the state of the clutch, the feedback control ends and operation of the actuator stops.

Abstract: A detection apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes: an imaging unit; an illumination unit; a polarization control unit; and a generation unit. The imaging unit generates image data on the basis of incident light. The illumination unit illuminates a subject with linearly polarized light. The polarization control unit controls a polarization state of light to be detected, the light to be detected travelling toward the imaging unit. The generation unit generates information regarding a degree of linear polarization of the light to be detected, on the basis of image data regarding the light to be detected, the polarization state of the light to be detected having been controlled, the image data regarding the light to be detected being generated by the imaging unit.

Abstract: A vehicle drive device (1) is disclosed that includes a shift detent mechanism (90); an actuator (74) that generates drive power for allowing the shift detent mechanism to operate; a sensor (135) that generates sensor information indicating an amount of operation of the shift detent mechanism; a control part (153) that controls the actuator; and a clutch (30) that is synchronized with operation of the shift detent mechanism, and when the control part changes a state of the clutch, the control part performs feedback control of the actuator based on a relationship between a target value for an amount of operation of the shift detent mechanism and the sensor information, and before completing the change in the state of the clutch, the feedback control ends and operation of the actuator stops.

Abstract: A detection apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes: an imaging unit; an illumination unit; a polarization control unit; and a generation unit. The imaging unit generates image data on the basis of incident light. The illumination unit illuminates a subject with linearly polarized light. The polarization control unit controls a polarization state of light to be detected, the light to be detected travelling toward the imaging unit. The generation unit generates information regarding a degree of linear polarization of the light to be detected, on the basis of image data regarding the light to be detected, the polarization state of the light to be detected having been controlled, the image data regarding the light to be detected being generated by the imaging unit.

Abstract: A control device performs upshifting in a state in which an operating point of a rotating electrical machine for outputting requirement-based torque at wheel-based rotational speed falls within an operable range of the rotating electrical machine both before and after shifting a shift speed by the upshifting, and in which before shifting the shift speed, output torque from the rotating electrical machine is less than or equal to determination torque (T1), the wheel-based rotational speed being rotational speed of the rotating electrical machine based on rotational speed (V) of a wheel, the requirement-based torque being output torque from the rotating electrical machine based on required wheel transmission torque, and the determination torque (T1) being torque obtained by subtracting an amount of increased torque (?Tmg) resulting from torque increase control from maximum torque (Tmax) that can be outputted from the rotating electrical machine at the wheel-based rotational speed.

Abstract: A power storage device is appropriately heated in a low temperature environment, while preventing device configuration from becoming complicated, and minimizing a reduction in electric power utilization efficiency. A vehicle drive device includes a rotary electric machine that includes plurality of mutually independent coil sets each including coils of plurality of phases connected to each other, plurality of inverters that independently control respective plurality of coil sets, a power storage device, heat transfer system that transfers heat to power storage device, and control device that controls plurality of inverters.

Abstract: A control target for a control device (3) is a vehicle drive device (1) having an automatic transmission (2) and an oil pump (OP) for driving the automatic transmission (2) which are provided in a power transmission path connecting a rotating electrical machine (MG) to a wheel (W1), the oil pump (OP) rotating at rotational speed determined based on wheel speed which is rotational speed of the wheel (W1). The control device (3) performs regeneration by the rotating electrical machine (MG) during transmission operation of the automatic transmission (2).

Abstract: A control device performs upshifting in a state in which an operating point of a rotating electrical machine for outputting requirement-based torque at wheel-based rotational speed falls within an operable range of the rotating electrical machine both before and after shifting a shift speed by the upshifting, and in which before shifting the shift speed, output torque from the rotating electrical machine is less than or equal to determination torque (T1), the wheel-based rotational speed being rotational speed of the rotating electrical machine based on rotational speed (V) of a wheel, the requirement-based torque being output torque from the rotating electrical machine based on required wheel transmission torque, and the determination torque (T1) being torque obtained by subtracting an amount of increased torque (?Tmg) resulting from torque increase control from maximum torque (Tmax) that can be outputted from the rotating electrical machine at the wheel-based rotational speed.

Abstract: A rotary electric machine control device that performs drive control on an AC rotary electric machine using an inverter that converts power between DC power and AC power through pulse width modulation based on a carrier frequency, the rotary electric machine control device including: an electronic control unit that is configured to vary the carrier frequency such that the carrier frequency becomes higher as a rotational speed of the rotary electric machine becomes higher so that carrier sideband frequencies, which are frequencies of sideband waves that appear on higher and lower sides of a center frequency that is set in accordance with the carrier frequency, are not included in a frequency band prescribed in advance.

Abstract: A method for producing a pellicle according to the one embodiment of the present invention produces a pellicle including a pellicle film and a pellicle frame supporting an outer peripheral portion of the pellicle film. The method includes forming the pellicle film on a substrate, and bonding a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, that is elastic and has a pressure-sensitive adhesive force thereof decreased upon receipt of external stimulation, to each of two surfaces of the substrate; making a notch inside a part of the substrate, the part having the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets bonded thereto; separating a substrate outer peripheral portion outer to the notch of the substrate, in a state where the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets are bonded to the substrate, to form a pellicle frame; and stimulating the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets to peel off the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets.

Abstract: A rotary electric machine control device that performs drive control on an AC rotary electric machine using an inverter that converts power between DC power and AC power through pulse width modulation based on a carrier frequency, the rotary electric machine control device including: an electronic control unit that is configured to vary the carrier frequency such that the carrier frequency becomes higher as a rotational speed of the rotary electric machine becomes higher so that carrier sideband frequencies, which are frequencies of sideband waves that appear on higher and lower sides of a center frequency that is set in accordance with the carrier frequency, are not included in a frequency band prescribed in advance.

Abstract: Provided are a pellicle for extreme ultraviolet light lithography, a method for producing the same, and an exposure method. A pellicle according to the present invention includes a first frame having a pellicle film located thereon; a second frame supporting the first frame; a through-hole running through the first frame; and a filter covering the through-hole on the side of a surface of the first frame on which the pellicle film is located. The through-hole may run through the pellicle film; and the filter may be located on the pellicle film. The filter may be located, adjacent to the pellicle film, on the first frame.

Abstract: Provided are a pellicle for extreme ultraviolet light lithography, a production method thereof, and an exposure method. A pellicle according to the present invention includes a first frame having a pellicle film located thereon; a second frame including a thick portion including a first surface carrying a surface of the first frame opposite to a surface on which the pellicle film is located, and also including a second surface connected with the first surface and carrying a side surface of the first frame, the second frame enclosing the pellicle film and the first frame; a through-hole provided in the thick portion of the second frame; and a filter located on an outer side surface of the second frame and covering the through-hole, the outer side surface crossing the surface of the first frame on which the pellicle film is located.

Abstract: A pellicle frame containing a frame body, the frame body having a groove formed in one end surface of the frame body, the one end surface being an end surface in a thickness direction of the frame body that is located at a side configured to support a pellicle membrane, and a through-hole that penetrates through a portion between an outer circumferential surface of the frame body and a wall surface of the groove formed in the one end surface.

Abstract: A pellicle frame containing a frame body, the frame body having a groove formed in one end surface of the frame body, the one end surface being an end surface in a thickness direction of the frame body that is located at a side configured to support a pellicle membrane, and a through-hole that penetrates through a portion between an outer circumferential surface of the frame body and a wall surface of the groove formed in the one end surface.