Abstract: A communication analysis device analyzes communication carried out among a plurality of participants. A microphone acquires speech uttered from the participants as sound data S1. A camera acquires image data S2 of the participants. An analysis assessment unit assesses the communication on the basis of the sound data Si and the image data S2. A feedback unit feeds back the assessment result obtained by the analysis assessment unit to the participants.

Abstract: A walking support apparatus supports the walking movement of a walking person. The walking person may be an elderly person, a disabled person, an invalid, an athlete, a learner, or the like. A measurement unit measures walking information with respect to the walking person, and generates data that represents the walking information. An attachment applies an action to the arm of the walking person according to the walking information data measured by the measurement unit. Such an arrangement provides improved walking movement via the effect on the arm movement when the walking person is walking.

Abstract: A walking support apparatus supports the walking movement of a walking person. The walking person may be an elderly person, a disabled person, an invalid, an athlete, a learner, or the like. A measurement unit measures walking information with respect to the walking person, and generates data that represents the walking information. An attachment applies an action to the arm of the walking person according to the walking information data measured by the measurement unit. Such an arrangement provides improved walking movement via the effect on the arm movement when the walking person is walking.

Abstract: An evaluation apparatus evaluates the relationship between multiple subjects in communication between the subjects. A non-verbal information measurement unit measures non-verbal information respectively obtained for the multiple subjects, and quantifies the non-verbal information so as to generate first signals each configured as a time-series signal. A waveform analyzing unit generates second signals for the respective subjects, each configured as a value that relates to a feature configured as non-verbal information rhythm with respect to the corresponding one of the subjects. A relationship evaluation unit generates a third signal configured as an index that represents a mental state with respect to the relationship between the multiple subjects, based on a relative relationship between the multiple second signals that correspond to the respective subjects.

Abstract: A display apparatus and control method thereof are provided. The display apparatus includes: a processor configured to process image data of image contents; a display configured to display the image data processed by the processor as an image; a user interface configured to sense a reaction of a user to the image displayed by the display; and a controller configured to determine a preference of the user for the image contents based on the reaction sensed by the user interface. The controller is configured to determine the preference based on an accumulated value of each reaction among a plurality of kinds of reactions generated while the image is displayed and a weight set up corresponding to the reaction. The weight corresponding to the reaction is set up according to genres of the image contents.

Abstract: A galvannealed steel sheet obtained by subjecting a base steel sheet to hot-dip galvanization and then alloying the galvanization layer, the base steel sheet being obtained by hot rolling a specified steel. A method for producing the galvannealed steel sheet.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to realize mutual adaptation for mutual synchronizing in a man-machine system and make it applicable to the site of walking aid. A walking aid system of the present invention comprises: a sensor section (2) for sensing the motion rhythm of a walker, a recording section (33) for recording values of measurements of the motion rhythm sensed with the sensor section 2, a target setting section (34) for setting a target value for the motion rhythm of the walker, a timing generating section (36) for generating a timing signal according to the difference between the measurement and the target value, and a stimulus generating section (4) for generating rhythm stimulus that is recognizable by the walker, according to the timing signal generated with the timing generating section (36).

Abstract: Disclosed is a galvannealed steel sheet having an excellent surface appearance, wherein plating failure and non-uniform alloying are suppressed. Also disclosed is a method for producing such a galvannealed steel sheet. The galvannealed steel sheet is obtained by hot-dip galvanizing a base steel, and then alloying the plating layer. The base steel is obtained by hot rolling a steel which contains 0.02-0.25 mass % of C, 0.5-3 mass % of Si, 1-4 mass % of Mn, 0.03-1 mass % of Cr, not more than 1.5 mass % of Al (excluding 0 mass %), not more than 0.03 mass % of P (excluding 0 mass %), not more than 0.03 mass % of S (excluding 0 mass %) and 0.003-1 mass % Ti, and additionally contains 0.25-5.0 mass % of Cu and 0.05-1.0 mass % of Ni, while satisfying formula (1), with the balance being made up of iron and unavoidable impurities. [Cu]/[Ni]?5 In formula (1), [ ] represents the content (mass %) of each element.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to realize mutual adaptation for mutual synchronizing in a man-machine system and make it applicable to the site of walking aid. A walking aid system of the present invention comprises: a sensor section (2) for sensing the motion rhythm of a walker, a recording section (33) for recording values of measurements of the motion rhythm sensed with the sensor section 2, a target setting section (34) for setting a target value for the motion rhythm of the walker, a timing generating section (36) for generating a timing signal according to the difference between the measurement and the target value, and a stimulus generating section (4) for generating rhythm stimulus that is recognizable by the walker, according to the timing signal generated with the timing generating section (36).

Abstract: A system capable of controlling an autonomous walking assist rhythm, while following changes in a walking rhythm of a walker at the same time. A control system 100 in accordance with the present invention generates a first oscillator x that tugs and is tugged by a walking oscillator (hip joint angular velocity) ?H? such that an intrinsic angular velocity is reflected. Then, a new intrinsic angular velocity ?m is determined on the basis of the difference between a first phase difference ?HM between the first oscillator x and the walking oscillator ?H? and a desired phase difference ?d. Furthermore, a second oscillator y is generated that tugs and is tugged by the walking oscillator ?H? such that the intrinsic angular velocity ?m is reflected, and has a second phase difference ?hm, which is closer to the desired phase difference ?d than the first phase difference ?HM is, with respect to the walking oscillator ?H?.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel controller and a control method which, in a nonlinear system in which a controller 1 and a controlled object 2 cannot be clearly separated, can converge the relationship between the controller 1 and controlled object 2 to a target relationship. The controller 1 of the present invention comprises a first module 3 having dynamic behavior as a nonlinear system and a second module 4 as a feedback system. The first module 3 creates a synchronous state with the controlled object 2 through an entrainment effect in an interaction therewith. When a synchronous state is created between the first module 3 and the controlled object 2, the second module 4 provides feedback to adjust a parameter of the first module 3 based on the difference between a relation value 5 relating to the synchronization and a target relation value. The controlled object 2 is controlled by the convergence of the relation value 5 relating to the synchronization to the target value.

Abstract: Disclosed is an alloyed hot-dip galvanized steel sheet containing 2.0 to 3.5 percent by mass of Mn. The steel sheet includes a base steel sheet and a galvanized zinc-coat layer thereon, in which MnO particles are present in an average number of 10 or less per micrometer on a straight line lying in an interface between the galvanized zinc-coat layer and the steel sheet, an Fe—Al—O alloy layer is present at the interface between the MnO particles and the steel sheet, and the length of the Fe—Al—O alloy layer is less than 10% of the overall length of the interface. The alloyed hot-dip galvanized steel sheet, even though having a high Mn content, is resistant to uneven alloying and excels in surface appearance, because the amounts of the MnO particles and the Fe—Al—O alloy layer that cause uneven alloying are controlled.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel controller and a control method which, in a nonlinear system in which a controller 1 and a controlled object 2 cannot be clearly separated, can converge the relationship between the controller 1 and controlled object 2 to a target relationship. The controller 1 of the present invention comprises a first module 3 having dynamic behavior as a nonlinear system and a second module 4 as a feedback system. The first module 3 creates a synchronous state with the controlled object 2 through an entrainment effect in an interaction therewith. When a synchronous state is created between the first module 3 and the controlled object 2, the second module 4 provides feedback to adjust a parameter of the first module 3 based on the difference between a relation value 5 relating to the synchronization and a target relation value. The controlled object 2 is controlled by the convergence of the relation value 5 relating to the synchronization to the target value.

Abstract: A system capable of controlling an autonomous walking assist rhythm, while following changes in a walking rhythm of a walker at the same time. A control system 100 in accordance with the present invention generates a first oscillator x that tugs and is tugged by a walking oscillator (hip joint angular velocity) ?H? such that an intrinsic angular velocity is reflected. Then, a new intrinsic angular velocity ?m is determined on the basis of the difference between a first phase difference ?HM between the first oscillator x and the walking oscillator ?H? and a desired phase difference ?d. Furthermore, a second oscillator y is generated that tugs and is tugged by the walking oscillator ?H? such that the intrinsic angular velocity ?m is reflected, and has a second phase difference ?hm, which is closer to the desired phase difference ?d than the first phase difference ?HM is, with respect to the walking oscillator ?H?.

Abstract: A first aspect of the present invention provides a facsimile machine comprising: a memory storing shortening telephone numbers; a calling device accessing to a line to carry out dialing operation; a mode detector detecting a shortening dial command mode inputted from outside; a dialing number detector detecting the inputted shortening dial number; and a controller effecting the dialing number detector to detect the shortening dial number to be inputted in response to an output of the mode detector, and reading out a telephone number corresponding to the detected shortening dial number from the memory so as to enable the calling device to carry out its dialing operation.

Abstract: A probe submersible in a liquid to continuously analyze the concentration of a gas such as oxygen dissolved therein. The probe is constituted by a casing having an open mouth covered by a gas-permeable membrane to define a chamber filled with an electrolyte. Disposed within the chamber is a measuring electrode and a counter-electrode, the front face of the measuring electrode being slightly spaced from the rear surface of the membrane to create a gap that is filled by the electrolyte. Holes are formed in the measuring electrode to permit the passage of electrolyte between the front and rear faces thereof, the rear face being coated with an insulating layer to prevent an electrochemical reaction between this face and the electrolyte whereby the probe is then insensitive to dissolved gas contained in the electrolyte and responds only to gas contained in the liquid being analyzed. The walls of the holes may also be lined with an insulation layer for the same purpose.