Abstract: A biofeedback sensor attachment for a controller, the biofeedback sensor attachment comprising one or more sensors for obtaining biofeedback information arranged such that at least one sensor is in contact with a user's hand during normal use of the controller, and an output unit operable to output the biofeedback information about measurements made by the one or more sensors.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a first peripheral device having a controller to store operational settings tailored for a gaming application, interact with the gaming application using the operational settings and user inputs, and share the operational settings with a second peripheral device for use with the gaming application. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A video game controller can include a body with a top surface and a bottom surface, multiple control inputs (e.g., thumbsticks, directional pads, buttons), and a face plate removably coupleable to the body over the top surface so that the plurality of control inputs extend through the face plate. One or more of the multiple control inputs are removable and replaceable without the use of tools by decoupling the face plate from the body and decoupling the control input from the body without disassembling the body.

Abstract: Provided is a server device that is capable of reflecting a game activity track record in evaluation results of a game video. A center server is connected via a network to a user terminal that displays videos and manages evaluation results of each user when the videos are evaluated by the users. In addition, if a game video related to a game provided by the user terminal is displayed on the user terminal, the center server stores play data described so as to associate a user ID with information on the presence or absence of each user's play track record of the game. The center server classifies the evaluation results, on the basis of the information on the presence or absence of a play track record, into mutually separate special evaluation results and general evaluation results, and provides the evaluation results so as to include the special evaluation results.

Abstract: The present invention allows stress of a user that may occur until matching is completed when to carry out matching of a plurality of users with each other to be reduced. The users are arranged by taking into consideration a waiting time of a user who has never cleared content. When the user carries out a play request for content, the user is arranged in the content. The content in which the user is arranged is extracted by using an extraction condition regarding the waiting time of a non-cleared user. The plurality of users arranged in the content are thus matched.

Abstract: Provided is a server device that when, during viewing of a video, viewing conditions for changing states of displayed objects included in the video are changed according to selection by the user, is capable of suppressing display of comments that do not match the viewing conditions of the video. A center server delivers, to a user terminal, replay data for displaying a replay video of which viewing conditions are changed during viewing in accordance with the selection by each user. The center server has a storage unit storing comment data including information about a stamp attached to the replay video and information about the viewing condition under which the replay video should be displayed. The center server, when delivering the replay data, provides the user terminal with the comment data so that the stamp displayed in the replay video is changed in accordance with change of the viewing condition.

Abstract: A socially-driven system includes a database including a dataset, a processor, a display controlled by the processor, and a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory is configured to store program instructions executable by the processor. In response to executing the program instructions, the processor is configured to receive a dataset, generate a game image that represents the data set, display the game image on a user device, and receive user input within the game image from the user device, wherein the user input has a value derived from the dataset, and wherein the user input comprises a user fit of the dataset.

Abstract: An object selection method, applied to a terminal, is provided. A graphic user interface including at least one virtual object is displayed. At least one candidate virtual object to which a skill is released, is determined from the at least one virtual object according to an object selection instruction, to obtain a candidate object set. A deviation parameter of each candidate virtual object in the candidate object set is obtained, the deviation parameter being relative to a reference object. At least one target virtual object to which the skill is released is selected, from the candidate object set according to the deviation parameter.

Abstract: A computer device has a display and a user interface which detects user input. A memory stores information about other users and their associated game progress information. When a game with a game parameter is started, the processor will change the game parameter depending on the stored information. The updated parameter is displayed.

Abstract: A server device that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a memory and a processor. The processor can identify first and second players present at first and second physical locations, to identify first and second boundary and topographical information of the first and second physical locations, to map the first and second boundary and topographical information of the first and second physical locations to a virtual gaming space, to capture first and second position and orientation information for the first and second players, to map the first and second position and orientation information to the virtual gaming space, to generate first and second virtual players corresponding to the first and second players, and to transmit to first goggles information representative of the second virtual player for display superimposed onto a transparent viewing apparatus for viewing of the virtual gaming space. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A matchmaking system matches players for online gaming, when some of the players may be streaming players and other players may be non-streaming players. The streaming players, due to receiving content of the online game via computer networks from a streaming system, may experience a relatively greater network latency for game events relative to non-streaming players. When matching streaming players and non-streaming players for online game play, the relative competitive disadvantage for streaming players due to network latency may be compensated. Additionally, streaming players using input devices that may be more difficult to use and/or may be less responsive during game play, such as a touch screen, may also have their input device disadvantage compensated during matchmaking.

Abstract: A method comprising: storing information relating to one or more game objects; determining game objects to be displayed in a manner enabling a first user to play a game using the objects; causing at least one graphical representation associated with a second user to be displayed on the game board in association with at least one of the game objects, information of the at least one graphical representation being obtained from an electronic database storing information relating to a plurality of user profiles, and at least one game criteria being associated with the at least one graphical representation of the second user; and receiving a user input from the first user in response to the user input determining a match condition between a plurality of game objects, the match condition causing the game criteria to be satisfied; and responsive to satisfying the game criteria, initiating communication with the second user.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a frame assembly for suspending a rider from a trolley moving along a rail in a longitudinal direction. The frame assembly includes a bar fixedly mounted to the trolley transverse to the longitudinal direction. The frame assembly also includes a frame including: a horizontal segment positioned above a location for the rider; at least one vertical segment extending from the horizontal segment; and a substantially horizontal platform suspended from the vertical segment. The frame assembly also includes a pivot assembly including a first portion coupled to the trolley and a second portion coupled to the horizontal segment. The pivot assembly includes at least two axis of rotation between the first portion and the second portion. The frame assembly also includes a sway limiter connected between the bar and the horizontal segment limiting a range of movement of the pivot assembly.

Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a parent-infant-interactive, sensory-stimulation toy and associated methods of use. Such a toy features an interchangeable elongated feather-like tail member used for gently and playfully stroking a baby's body, wherein the material use for the feather-like member can be made from various types of irresistibly touchable and non-toxic (and preferably hypoallergenic), baby-safe materials of various textures and different sensations. Such materials include, but are not limited to, silks and velvet that are specially configured to provide the desired touch sensory stimulation while eliminating a choking hazard. The toy features a soft and squeezable body member with other graspable appendages and sound-emanating internal components (bells, rattles, crinkle paper, etc.), and the toy as a whole is artistically designed to be visually stimulating to a child, often being fashioned after various animals and/or imaginary characters.

Abstract: A triggered marble run module is intended for use with a plurality of physically interconnectable marble run modules. Each module retains a marble and guides the travel of the marble through the module on at least a first surface. The triggered marble run module includes a marble travel path, a marble actuated switch and an output circuit. The marble actuated switch has first and second terminals and is operably coupled to close a circuit between the first terminal and second terminal through the first terminal and the second terminal responsive to actuation by a marble traveling in proximity of the marble actuated switch. The output circuit generates at least one of a group consisting of an audio output, a visual output, and an RF signal output, responsive to formation of the closed circuit between the first terminal and the second terminal through the first and second spring elements.

Abstract: A child toilet enclosure has a support structure that is covered by a skin providing privacy. The device is shaped in an embodiment as a pyramidal frustum having a top and bottom portion connected together using PVC tubing at triple nodal points. A front doorway is included as well as an upper airway.

Abstract: Magnetic construction toy refers to engaging games and may be used to assemble three-dimensional figures. This is a magnetic construction toy containing elements in the form of polyhedrons with magnets placed inside each face and distinguished by the fact that the elements are made in the form of tetrahedron, or octahedron, or cube, or semi-tetrahedron formed by tetrahedron division into equal parts along the vertical axis, or semi-octahedron formed by octahedron division into equal parts along the vertical axis, or semi-octahedron formed by octahedron division into equal parts along the horizontal axis, or quarter-octahedron formed by division of semi-octahedron formed by octahedron division into two equal parts along the horizontal axis into two equal parts along the vertical axis.

Abstract: A building block or a building block assembly comprising a main body, a first coupling surface on a first side of the main body, a second coupling surface on a second side of the main body which is opposite facing to the first coupling surface, one peripheral wall having a peripheral surface or a plurality of peripheral wall having a plurality of peripheral surface extending between the first coupling surface and the second coupling surface and defining a lateral or peripheral boundary of the main body, one coupling connector or a plurality of coupling connectors on or defining the first coupling surface and defining a first coupling direction, one coupling connector or a plurality of coupling connectors on or defining the second coupling surface and defining a second coupling direction, and one peripheral connector or a plurality of peripheral connectors formed on a peripheral wall.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a construction playset made of expanded plastic foam extrusions. These extrusions are assembled with or without fasteners into a wide variety of configurations and optionally the extrusions are cut safely to a desired size and in desired shapes.

Abstract: The automatic bubble dispensing wand is a portable and ergonomic apparatus that emits bubbles. The apparatus includes an elongated housing, at least one dispensing assembly, at least one fan mechanism, a motor, a pump, a solution reservoir, a microcontroller, and a power source. The elongated housing includes a handle portion, at least one dispensing end, at least one outlet, and an inlet. The handle portion is preferably positioned between a first dispensing end and a second dispensing end. The at least one dispensing assembly and the at least one fan mechanism are mounted within the at least one dispensing end. The motor, the pump, the solution reservoir, the microcontroller, and the power source are mounted within the handle portion. The at least one outlet traverses into the at least one dispensing end, and the inlet traverses into the handle portion.

Abstract: [Problem] To implement a variety of realistic staging under various venue environments. [Solution] An event staging system according to the present invention comprises a first device attached to a first moving body and a second device attached to a second moving body. The first device comprises a control means which generates a control command including operation control information for controlling the operation of the device, and a communication means which outputs radio waves of a predetermined intensity and wirelessly transmits the control command within a distance range reachable by the radio waves of the predetermined intensity. The second device includes a communication means which wirelessly receives the control command and an operation execution means which executes operation according to the operation control information included in the wirelessly received control command.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improving the performance of dilution refrigeration systems are described. Filters and traps employed in the helium circuit of a dilution refrigerator may be modified to improve performance. Some traps may be designed to harness cryocondensation as opposed to cryoadsorption. A cryocondensation trap employs a cryocondensation surface having a high thermal conductivity and a high specific heat with a binding energy that preferably matches at least one contaminant but does not match helium. Multiple traps may be coupled in series in the helium circuit, with each trap designed to trap a specific contaminant or set of contaminants. Both cryocondensation and cryoadsorption may be exploited among multiple traps.

Abstract: A cannabis oil extraction method includes performing grinding assisted extraction in the presence of solvent, co-solvent extraction with subcritical CO2 comprising, degassing the CO2 and separating the mixture by centrifugation.

Abstract: Continuous extraction units (CEUs) are constructed that allow switching of extraction chambers (ECs) that contain extractable material (EM) and extract solution. Extraction chambers can be removable and replaceable, where the CEU has a fluid flow portion and a liquid transfer portion. Quick-connect valves allow exchange of ECs in the CEU while under flow without solvent loss. Alternatively, the CEU employs pairs of ECs where a first EC at equilibrium partitioning of an extract solution drains to an expansion chamber (EXC) with an expansion valve (EV) and a heat transfer tube situated proximal to or shared with a solvent condenser (SC) to form of a double phase change heat exchanger (HE). Solvent from the SC fills a paired EC containing EM. A second pair of ECs has a first EC with EM and solvent establishing equilibrium and a second EC that is emptied of spent EM, filled with fresh EM, and readied to receive solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining operational status of a chromatography column (1; 39, 47, 59; 107, 109, 111, 113), comprising detecting a feed signal (21; 201) representative of the composition of a feed material provided to the inlet of the column; detecting the UV absorbance in the feed material, detecting an effluent signal (23; 203, 205, 207, 209) representative of the composition of the effluent from the column; and using the feed signal and the effluent signal to determine operational status of the column. The feed signal is generated using a first UV detector having a first UV cell pathlength operating at a first UV wavelength and in the effluent signal is generated using a second UV detector having a second UV cell pathlength operating at a second UV wavelength.

Abstract: An alternating flow column chromatography apparatus comprising a ‘U’ shaped or T shaped separation column including at least one loading port for loading of components for separation, a first purification column in fluid communication with one end of the separation column and a second purification column in fluid communication with another end of the separation column, at least one eluent input port, an eluate output port and an alternating flow valve in fluid communication with the primary eluent input port, the eluate output port, the first purification column and the second purification column wherein, when operated, the alternating flow valve reverses the flow of eluent through the purification columns and the separation column. Also a method of using the apparatus. A benefit of the apparatus and method is more efficient operation compared to existing direct flow column chromatography apparatuses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of separating and analyzing a mixture of oligonucleotides, including performing liquid chromatography using a column packed with a packing material obtained by fixing a diol to a surface of each of porous particles formed of a crosslinked organic polymer. According to this method, the oligonucleotides can be separated and analyzed with higher sensitivity compared to cases where columns having silica gel as a base material are used. In addition, the column can be washed with an alkaline solution.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a packing material suitable for use as a packing material for size exclusion chromatography for fractionation that requires large-scale treatment, the packing material being capable of being produced by a simple process and reducing column pressure drop even when the particle diameter is small, and is to provide a method for producing the packing material. In the present invention, a packing material for size exclusion chromatography is obtained by a production process including polymerizing glycerol 1,3-dimethacrylate and glycidyl methacrylate in the presence of a polymerization initiator, hydrophilizing the resulting porous particles made of a copolymer using a sugar alcohol, and then opening the rings of remaining glycidyl groups using a mineral acid.

Abstract: Tank for holding contents which can separate into different phases, said tank comprising at least two outlet pipes each provided through a bottom of the tank with a first end of the outlet pipes provided outside the tank and a second end provided inside the tank, the second ends of the at least two outlet pipes being provided at different heights within the tank.

Abstract: A settling or sedimentation tank including inlet structures arranged, through whose inlet opening the suspension to be separated flows to the tanks, the height of which can be variably adjusted. In addition to the height variability of the inlet opening, the volumetric flow flowing out of the inlet structure can, depending on the actual load, be directed by forming a horizontally flow-through inlet opening or a vertically flow-through inlet opening and can optionally be divided into horizontal and vertical partial flows QI and QII. As a result of the horizontal inflow, the capacity of the sedimentation tank increases at high loads, and as a result of the vertical inflow, the volume flow through the sedimentation chamber and the turbulent energy in the sedimentation chamber decrease at low loads, so that the retention of fine suspension in the sedimentation tank is increased and thus the effluent quality is improved.

Abstract: Locally backwashing portions of filter media allows a simple and effective design of intake and pretreatment units, as well as their integration. An enclosure is used to limit portions of filter media and backwash them locally by suction, utilizing filtered water from adjacent filter media as the back wash water. Wastewater is produced at small amounts that allows efficient sludge treatment. This design enables water pretreatment at the intake unit, simplifying overall plant design and preventing damage to organisms living outside the intake unit.

Abstract: A filter device for treating fluids, in particular for filtering fluids such as fuel, oil, or water, has a housing (56) with a housing pot (58), a housing cover (60), at least one inlet (88) for the fluid to be treated, and at least one outlet (82) for the treated fluid. A connecting head (12) has at least one feed (16) for the fluid to be treated and connectable to the at least one inlet (88), and/or at least one discharge (18). The connecting head (12) and the treatment element (14) can be connected to each other by means of a releasable bayonet-type connecting device (34) through the execution of a rotational/plug-in movement about a connecting axis (20) of the treatment device (10).

Abstract: A filter assembly is used to filter liquids and includes a housing containing a plurality of filter cartridges. The filter cartridges are installed on a base within recesses. The recesses include a tapered first section, a cartridge guiding section that comprises a chamfered surface, and a cartridge engaging section. The different sections of the recess guide one or more gaskets on a filter cartridge into the recess and facilitate formation of a fluid tight seal without causing the gaskets to dislodge or otherwise malfunction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter element (1, 31) for use as a particulate filter in a cooling circuit (100), in particular of an electrochemical energy converter, having a conical grid support structure (3, 33). The filter element features at a first axial end a supply opening (23, 49) for supplying a cooling medium to be filtered into the filter element (1, 31) and the grid support structure (3, 33) carries a filter medium (4, 34). The filter element (1, 31) has axially opposite the supply opening (23, 49) a funnel (16, 40) for axially discharging and collecting particulate impurities, and is closed at second axial end. The conical grid support (3, 33) structure tapers from the first axial end to the second axial end. An arrangement of a fuel cell (102) having a a cooling circuit (100) with the filter element is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for detecting damages of filter fabric (8) with continuous disc filters (1) where the system comprises of pressure sensor element (41) that is attached into a filter sector (5) so that it measures the pressure inside (11) the filter sector and is connected with a CPU (42) and a radio unit (43) that periodically transmits the measured pressure values to a receiver (R) that receives the transmitted measurements and compares the measurements using processing means (55) with previously received values and detects damages by detecting significant pressure difference.

Abstract: Filter media comprising a non-woven web including one or more binder components are provided. In some embodiments, the non-woven web comprises fibers and one or more binder components (e.g., monocomponent binder fibers, binder particles). The binder component(s) may impart strength and/or durability to the non-woven web without adversely affecting one or more filtration properties (e.g., air permeability, efficiency, dust holding capacity). In such cases, the non-woven web may function as both a filtration and support layer. For instance, the non-woven web may trap particulate matter and allow the filter media to be pleated and/or utilized in a filter element without the need for additional support structures. Filter media described herein may be particularly well-suited for applications such as fuel filtration, hydraulic filtration, lube filtration, gas turbine filtration, air filtration, and water filtration, though the media may also be used in other applications.

Abstract: The instant disclosure is directed to devices and methods for water filtration. A filter may comprise electrospun polymer fibers comprising an effective amount of an additive. The additive may be configured to react with chlorine. A method of manufacturing such a filter may comprise mixing a homogeneous solution comprising a polymer, a solvent, and an effective amount of an additive. The method may further comprise electrospinning the mixture onto a mandrel to form a scaffold comprising electrospun polymer fibers and the additive, and removing the scaffold from the mandrel to form a filter. A method of filtering a chlorine-containing liquid may comprise exposing the chlorine-containing liquid to such a filter, and exposing the chlorine-containing liquid to the filter may produce a purified liquid. The method may further include collecting the purified liquid. The purified liquid may contain about 85% less chlorine than the chlorine-containing liquid.

Abstract: A filter medium (10) for filtering a fluid, in particular for use in an interior air filter (32), comprises a spun-bonded nonwoven formed at least in part of multi-component segmented pie fibers (1) having at least a first plastic component (2) and a second plastic component (3). The multi-component fibers (1) are largely non-split and in order to manufacture same, segmented pie filaments are spun in a spun-bonding process (S4) to form a spun-bonded nonwoven (10). The segmented pie filaments then form the multi-component fibers (4), the first plastic component (2) and/or the second plastic component (3) being made in particular of a polypropylene.

Abstract: A vertical furnace includes a chamber intended for receiving a loading column an inlet channel for fresh gas, arranged at an upper end of the chamber, the loading column comprising an upper portion, and a central portion for supporting a plurality of substrates. The vertical furnace further comprises a trapping device made of at least one material suitable for trapping all or part of the contaminants present in the fresh gas. The trapping device includes a circular part arranged on the upper part of the loading column, the circular part comprising fins regularly distributed over an upper surface of the circular part in order to increase the contact surface of the trapping device with the fresh gas.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring the status of air filters are provided. One or more thermoelectric sensors are provided to have an upstream sensing surface positioned adjacent the inlet surface of the air filter, and a downstream sensing surface positioned adjacent the outlet surface of the air filter. Sensing circuitry are connected to the thermoelectric sensors, configured to receive signals from the thermoelectric sensors and process the signals to obtain status information of the air filter.

Abstract: A filter system. The filter system comprises a baghouse head assembly, a baghouse lower assembly and a baghouse inside shell assembly. The baghouse head assembly and the baghouse lower assembly are configured to selectively close and open between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The baghouse inside shell assembly comprises an upper surface and a one or more bag filters. The filter system comprises a lower cavity and an upper cavity. The lower cavity comprises a space between a side portion of the baghouse lower assembly and a shell of the baghouse inside shell assembly. The upper cavity comprises a space between the upper surface of the baghouse inside shell assembly and a lid portion or the baghouse head assembly. The one or more bag filters are configured to filter air flow between the lower cavity and the upper cavity.

Abstract: A hollow filter element for inserting into a filter device for filtering air, in particular of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, includes a filter material which is held on the end face by a planar surround in a sealed manner. The planar surround has at least one grip recess for handling the hollow filter element. A filter device having such a hollow filter element includes a housing having a housing base part and a housing cover. The housing cover has at least one pin which, upon correct installation of the hollow filter element in the housing base part and when the housing cover is placed on the housing base part, projects into the grip recess of the planar surround.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an air filter element comprising: a filter medium pack comprising a filter medium, said filter medium pack having an optionally substantially planar first side and an optionally substantially planar second side, said first side and second side optionally being parallel; and a guiding rim comprising a sealing surface having at least a radially oriented component, arranged on at least one of said first side and said second side, wherein a circumference of the or each guiding rim comprises at least one convex portion and at least one concave portion; and wherein a contour of said filter medium pack corresponds to said convex portion of said guiding rim and at least part of said concave portion. The invention also pertains to a method for producing an air filter element.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for generating higher hydrocarbon(s) from a stream comprising compounds with two or more carbon atoms (C2+), comprising introducing methane and an oxidant (e.g., O2) into an oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) reactor. The OCM reactor reacts the methane with the oxidant to generate a first product stream comprising the C2+ compounds. The first product stream can then be directed to a separations unit that recovers at least a portion of the C2+ compounds from the first product stream to yield a second product stream comprising the at least the portion of the C2+ compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flue gas purification tower, comprising a tower body, at least one gas inlet (1) disposed at the bottom of the tower body, at least one gas outlet (2) disposed at the top of the tower body, at least one active coke layer (3) located inside the tower body, and a baffle plate (4) arranged in a place where the flow direction of the flue gas from the gas inlet changes. The baffle plate (4) is a straight plate, an arc plate, a straight-and-arc plate or a straight-arc-straight plate, wherein the straight-and-arc plate comprises a straight segment and an arc segment connected with each other; and the straight-arc-straight plate comprises a straight segment in the vertical direction, a straight segment in the horizontal direction, and an arc segment connected between the two straight segments.

Abstract: A moderate pressure, argon and nitrogen producing cryogenic air separation unit and air separation cycle having a higher pressure column, a lower pressure column and an argon column arrangement is disclosed. The moderate pressure, argon and nitrogen producing cryogenic air separation unit is configured to take a first portion of an oxygen enriched stream from the lower pressure column, which together with an external source of liquid nitrogen is used as the boiling side refrigerant to condense the argon in the argon condenser. Use of the external source of liquid nitrogen in the argon condenser allows a second portion of the oxygen enriched stream from the lower pressure column to be taken as a liquid oxygen product stream.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are rapid cycle pressure swing adsorption (PSA) process for separating O2 from N2 and/or Ar. The processes use a carbon molecular sieve (CMS) adsorbent having an O2/N2 and/or O2/Ar kinetic selectivity of at least 5 and an O2 adsorption rate (1/s) of at least 0.2000 as determined by linear driving force model at 1 atma and 86° F.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are multi-bed rapid cycle pressure swing adsorption (RCPSA) processes for separating O2 from N2 and/or Ar, wherein the process utilizes at least five adsorption beds each comprising a kinetically selective adsorbent for O2 having an O2 adsorption rate (1/s) of at least 0.20 as determined by linear driving force model at 1 atma and 86° F.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stator plate for a rotary bed PSA apparatus that has an exhaust slot that has first and second sections for receiving blowdown and purge exhaust gas streams, the sections being separated by a flow restriction that restricts but does not full prevent gas flow between the sections, or that has separate exhaust slots for separately receiving the blowdown and purge exhaust gas streams. Also disclosed is pressure swing adsorption (PSA) apparatus including such a stator plate, and a rotary bed PSA process using such an apparatus.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide recovery system includes: a first heat exchanger that is disposed between a boiler and a desulfurization device, cools exhaust gas g flowing from the boiler to the desulfurization device, and heats a first heat medium w1; and a carbon dioxide recovery device that, when supplied with heat of the first heat medium w1, separates and recovers carbon dioxide from an absorber having absorbed the carbon dioxide.