Abstract: A negative thermal expansion material including an oxide represented by one of the general formula (1) Cu2-xRxV2-yPyO7 (R includes at least one element selected from Mg, Al, Si, Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, and Sn, wherein 0?x?2, 0<y<2 are met), the general formula (2) Zn2-xTxP2-yAyO7 (T includes at least one element selected from Mg, Al, Si, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Ga, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ag, In, Sn, Sb, La, Ta, W, and Bi, A includes at least one element selected from Al, Si, V, Ge, and Sn, wherein O?x<2, 0?y?2 are met except that (x,y)=(0,0) and (0,2) are excluded), and the general formula (3) Ti2-xMxO3 (M includes at least one element selected from Mg, Al, Si, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ag, In, Sn, Sb, La, Ta, W, and Bi, wherein O?x<2 is met) is provided.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a sound information generation unit configured to generate sound information in which a physiological sound of a body is extracted from an acquired sound, a sound direction detection unit configured to detect a direction of the physiological sound of the body based on the sound information, a facial state detection unit configured to detect a state of a face existing in the direction of the physiological sound of the body detected by the sound direction detection unit, from an image captured and generated by an imaging unit, and a contamination information generation unit configured to generate contamination information in which a predetermined area according to the state of the face is set as a contaminated area, based on the state of the face detected by the facial state detection unit.

Abstract: An information processing system includes an image capturing unit that captures an image of a visitor, an acquisition unit that acquires information about a response to a visit of the visitor, and a training data generation unit that generates training data for a learning model by using the image of the visitor captured by the image capturing unit and the information about the response acquired by the acquisition unit.

Abstract: A thermoelectric conversion material according to an embodiment is expressed by the following formula (1): (M11-xM2x)4Si(Te1-yM3y)4 ??(1) wherein M1 represents Ta or Nb, M2 is at least one element selected from a group consisting of elements of groups 4 to 12 in the periodic table, M3 is at least one element selected from a group consisting of As, Sb, Bi, Sn and Pb, 0?x<0.02, 0?y<0.02, and M2 is an element different from M1 when 0<x.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus, that can wirelessly supply power to a plurality of power receiving apparatuses, comprises: a plurality of antennae; and a control unit, wherein the control unit carries out control so that information pertaining to sending timings of calibration signals is sent, via the plurality of antennae, to the plurality of power receiving apparatuses; the control unit carries out control so that calibration signals sent from the plurality of power receiving apparatuses are received via the plurality of antennae; and the control unit controls an output of each antenna based on the calibration signals sent from the plurality of power receiving apparatuses so that power is supplied wirelessly to the plurality of power receiving apparatuses from corresponding ones of the plurality of antennae.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus comprises a power supply unit configured to supply power to a power reception apparatus in a non-contact manner, a communication unit configured to perform communication with the power reception apparatus and a movable power supply apparatus, and a control unit configured to, when power suppliable to the power reception apparatus does not satisfy a predetermined condition, control the movable power supply apparatus to supply power from the movable power supply apparatus to the power reception apparatus.

Abstract: A ruthenium compound exhibits large negative thermal expansion. The ruthenium oxide is represented by the formula (1) Ca2?xRxRu1?yMyO4+z (wherein R represents at least one element selected from among alkaline earth metals and rare earth elements; M represents at least one element selected from among Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Ga; and the following relations are satisfied: 0?x<0.2, 0?y<0.3, and ?1<z<?0.02).

Abstract: A power transmission apparatus includes a power transmission unit that wirelessly transmits power to an electronic device, a foreign substance detection unit that detects a foreign substance affecting power transmission performed by the power transmission unit, a loop shaped power transmission antenna serving as an antenna for the power transmission unit transmitting power to the electronic device, and a foreign substance detection antenna for the foreign substance detection unit detecting the foreign substance, wherein the foreign substance detection antenna is arranged at a predetermined distance or more from the power transmission antenna in a vertical direction to a loop direction of the power transmission antenna.

Abstract: A negative thermal expansion material according to an embodiment is represented by a general formula (1): Cu2-xRxV2O7 (R is at least one element selected from Zn, Ga, and Fe) and includes an oxide sintered compact whose linear expansion coefficient is ?10 ppm/K or less.

Abstract: A thermoelectric conversion material according to an embodiment is expressed by the following formula (1): (M11-xM2x)4Si(Te1-yM3y)4 ??(1) wherein M1 represents Ta or Nb, M2 is at least one element selected from a group consisting of elements of groups 4 to 12 in the periodic table, M3 is at least one element selected from a group consisting of As, Sb, Bi, Sn and Pb, 0?x<0.02, 0?y<0.02, and M2 is an element different from M1 when 0<x.

Abstract: A composite material of one aspect includes a resin matrix phase, and a ruthenium oxide having Ca2RuO4 structure and included in the resin matrix phase. The ruthenium oxide may be represented by a general formula (1): Ca2?xRxRu1?y1MyO4+z, in which R may represent at least one element selected from among alkaline earth metals and rare earth elements, M may represent at least one element selected from among Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Ga, and the values x, y, and z may satisfy 0?x<0.2, 0?y<0.3, and ?1<z<?0.02.

Abstract: A ruthenium compound exhibits large negative thermal expansion. The ruthenium oxide is represented by the formula (1) Ca2?xRxRu1?yMyO4+z (wherein R represents at least one element selected from among alkaline earth metals and rare earth elements; M represents at least one element selected from among Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Ga; and the following relations are satisfied: 0?x<0.2, 0?y<0.3, and ?1<z<?0.02).

Abstract: A power supply apparatus, that can wirelessly supply power to a plurality of power receiving apparatuses, comprises: a plurality of antennae; and a control unit, wherein the control unit carries out control so that information pertaining to sending timings of calibration signals is sent, via the plurality of antennae, to the plurality of power receiving apparatuses; the control unit carries out control so that calibration signals sent from the plurality of power receiving apparatuses are received via the plurality of antennae; and the control unit controls an output of each antenna based on the calibration signals sent from the plurality of power receiving apparatuses so that power is supplied wirelessly to the plurality of power receiving apparatuses from corresponding ones of the plurality of antennae.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus comprises a power supply unit which outputs power to a power receiving apparatus in a non-contact manner, a first communication unit which communicates with the power receiving apparatus through a first communication scheme, a second communication unit which communicates with the power receiving apparatus through a second communication scheme, and a control unit which carries out control such that first power is output from the power supply unit, and in the case where first device information and second device information obtained from the power receiving apparatus meet a predetermined condition, a state of connection with the power receiving apparatus is continued by the second communication unit.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus comprises a power supply unit configured to supply power to a power reception apparatus in a non-contact manner, a communication unit configured to perform communication with the power reception apparatus and a movable power supply apparatus, and a control unit configured to, when power suppliable to the power reception apparatus does not satisfy a predetermined condition, control the movable power supply apparatus to supply power from the movable power supply apparatus to the power reception apparatus.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus comprises a power supply unit which outputs power to a power receiving apparatus in a non-contact manner, a first communication unit which communicates with the power receiving apparatus through a first communication scheme, a second communication unit which communicates with the power receiving apparatus through a second communication scheme, and a control unit which carries out control such that first power is output from the power supply unit, and in the case where first device information and second device information obtained from the power receiving apparatus meet a predetermined condition, a state of connection with the power receiving apparatus is continued by the second communication unit.

Abstract: A power transmission apparatus includes a power transmission unit that wirelessly transmits power to an electronic device, a foreign substance detection unit that detects a foreign substance affecting power transmission performed by the power transmission unit, a loop shaped power transmission antenna serving as an antenna for the power transmission unit transmitting power to the electronic device, and a foreign substance detection antenna for the foreign substance detection unit detecting the foreign substance, wherein the foreign substance detection antenna is arranged at a predetermined distance or more from the power transmission antenna in a vertical direction to a loop direction of the power transmission antenna.

Abstract: A circuit pattern having a size finer than a half of a wavelength of an exposure beam is transferred on a semiconductor wafer plane with an excellent accuracy by means of a mask whereupon an integrated circuit pattern is formed and a reduction projection aligner. The accuracy of transferring the circuit pattern on the semiconductor wafer is improved by synergic effects of super-resolution exposure, wherein a mask cover made of a transparent medium is provided on a pattern side of the integrated circuit mask so as to suppress the aberration of reduction projection alignment, and a method of increasing the number of actual apertures of the optical reduction projection lens system provided with the wafer cover made of the transparent medium on a photoresist side of the semiconductor wafer to which planarizing process is performed.

Abstract: A circuit pattern having a size finer than a half of a wavelength of an exposure beam is transferred on a semiconductor wafer plane with an excellent accuracy by means of a mask whereupon an integrated circuit pattern is formed and a reduction projection aligner. The accuracy of transferring the circuit pattern on the semiconductor wafer is improved by synergic effects of super-resolution exposure, wherein a mask cover made of a transparent medium is provided on a pattern side of the integrated circuit mask so as to suppress the aberration of reduction projection alignment, and a method of increasing the number of actual apertures of the optical reduction projection lens system provided with the wafer cover made of the transparent medium on a photoresist side of the semiconductor wafer to which planarizing process is performed.

Abstract: A spun-dyed textured polylacted filament yarn according to the present invention comprises a textured polylacted filament yarn, wherein the textured polylacted filament yarn includes a filament having an approximately circular or circular cross-section and has a relative viscosity of 2.5 to 3.8, wherein the textured polylacted filament yarn contains a coloring agent in an amount of 0.01 to 3 mass %, and wherein the textured polylacted filament yarn is 1.75 to 3.5 cN/dtex in tenacity, 35 to 60% in elongation, 500 to 3,500 dtex in total fineness, 2.5 to 25 dtex in a filament fineness, 2 to 8% in hot water shrinkage ratio, and 5 to 25% in dry heat crimp ratio. By employing the above structure, a spun-dyed textured polylacted filament yarn excellent in loftiness, toughness and abrasion resistance can be obtained. It is preferable that the cross-section of the filament has a degree of deformation less than 1.