NEC Corporation patent applications published on November 9th, 2023

Summary of the patent applications from NEC Corporation on November 9th, 2023

NEC Corporation has recently filed several patents related to various technologies. These patents cover areas such as superconducting quantum circuits, communication continuity in network systems, timing configuration in radio access networks, video transmission and processing in surveillance systems.

In the field of superconducting quantum circuits, NEC has developed an apparatus that includes a resonator with a SQUID, a magnetic field application part, a current control part, and a parallel LC circuit. This apparatus aims to enhance the performance of superconducting quantum circuits by controlling the magnetic field and current flow.

For communication continuity in network systems, NEC has filed a patent application for a master node requesting a conditional PSCell addition (CPA) and configuring an SN terminated MCG bearer. This innovation addresses communication continuity problems caused by CPA failures.

In the field of radio access networks, NEC has developed a method for a user equipment (UE) to maintain information for configuring the timing of fixed frame periods (FFPs) in a listen-before-talk (LBT) procedure. This method ensures efficient and reliable communication between the UE and the radio access network.

In terms of network management and user experience, NEC has filed a patent application for a control method that enables the access network to steer a UE in connected mode. This method involves receiving network slice information from a network function node and performing a redirection procedure to move the UE to a different cell that supports a specific network slice.

In the field of video transmission and processing in surveillance systems, NEC has developed an apparatus for collecting specified-position information and selecting imaging apparatuses to capture video footage. They have also developed video processing apparatuses that analyze video data, detect events of specific categories, and improve event detection capabilities through learning processes.

Summary in bullet points:

• Superconducting quantum circuit apparatus for enhanced performance.
• Communication continuity in network systems through conditional PSCell addition and SN terminated MCG bearer configuration.
• Timing configuration in radio access networks for efficient communication.
• Network management and improved user experience through UE steering and network slice support.
• Video transmission and processing in surveillance systems for specified-position information collection, event detection, and learning-based improvement.

Notable applications:

• Superconducting quantum circuits for advanced quantum computing and information processing.
• Enhanced communication reliability and continuity in network systems.
• Efficient timing configuration for improved radio access network performance.
• Enhanced network management and user experience through UE steering and network slice support.
• Advanced video transmission and processing capabilities for surveillance systems.

Patent applications for NEC Corporation on November 9th, 2023

CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18026012)

Main Inventor

Masumi ICHIEN

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a control device (referred to as X) for a robot. 

• The control device includes an operation sequence generation means X, a first robot control means X, a switching determination means X, and a second robot control means X.
• The operation sequence generation means X generates an operation sequence for the robot.
• The first robot control means X controls the robot based on the generated operation sequence.
• The switching determination means X determines whether or not to switch to a second robot control based on the operation sequence during the execution of the first robot control.
• The second robot control means X performs the second robot control if the switching determination means X determines that switching is required.

Overall, the patent application describes a control device that can switch between different control methods for a robot based on an operation sequence and external input.

Abstract

A control device X mainly includes an operation sequence generation means X, a first robot control means X, a switching determination means X, and a second robot control means X. The operation sequence generation means X is configured to generate an operation sequence of a robot. The first robot control means X is configured to perform a first robot control that is a control of the robot based on the operation sequence. The switching determination means X is configured, during execution of the first robot control, to determine, based on the operation sequence, whether or not to switch to a second robot control, which is a control of the robot based on an external input. The second robot control means X is configured, if it is determined by the switching determination means X that the switching is required, to perform the second robot control.

ROAD SURFACE MANAGEMENT DEVICE, ROAD SURFACE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM (18022410)

Main Inventor

Chisato Sugawara

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a road surface management device for airports that can identify sections of the road based on signs in captured images, detect abnormalities in those sections using sensor information, and output the detected abnormalities associated with the identified sections.

• Road surface management device for airports
• Identifies sections of the road based on signs in captured images
• Detects abnormalities in the identified sections using sensor information
• Outputs the detected abnormalities associated with the identified sections

Abstract

A road surface management device according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: at least one memory configured to store instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to: identify a section in which an image is captured, among a plurality of sections obtained by dividing a traveling road of an airport, based on positional relationships between the plurality of sections and signs, and signs in the image included in sensor information collected on the traveling road; detect an abnormality of the traveling road in the identified section based on the collected sensor information; and output the detected abnormality in association with the identified section.

OPTICAL INTERFERENCE TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGING DEVICE (18022015)

Main Inventor

Shigeru NAKAMURA

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an optical interference tomographic imaging device.

• The device includes a laser light source that emits light of varying wavelengths.
• The emitted light is split into object light and reference light.
• The object light is directed towards an object and scanned over a specific range.
• A light spectral data generation means generates information about the intensity ratio of interfering light between the reference light and the scattered object light.
• A wavelength dispersion compensation processing means compensates for the wavelength dependency based on the difference in path between the object light and reference light.
• A cross-section structure information generation means generates information about the cross-section structure of the object.

Abstract

This optical interference tomographic imaging device comprising: a wavelength swept laser light source; a splitting means for splitting light emitted from the light source into object light and reference light; an irradiation means for directing the object light outputted to an object, and scanning a predetermined range; a light spectral data generation means for generating information regarding the wavelength dependency of the intensity ratio of interfering light of the reference light and the object light that has been directed to the object to be measured and has been scattered; a wavelength dispersion compensation processing means for performing compensation for the information regarding the wavelength dependency generated, the compensation carried out based on the wavelength dispersion difference of the path of the object light path and the path of the reference light; and a cross section structure information generation means for generating cross section structure information of the object.

MEASUREMENT DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, POSITION ADJUSTMENT METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM (18026026)

Main Inventor

Jiro ABE

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a measurement device that acquires point cloud data at different measurement positions.

- The device determines a rotation axis to adjust the position of the acquired data. - Based on the rotation axis, the first and second point cloud data, an evaluation function is determined to represent the desirability of the positional adjustment result. - The device calculates a positional adjustment parameter that optimizes the evaluation function. - The innovation aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of positional adjustment in measurement devices.

Abstract

A measurement device acquires first point cloud data at a first measurement position and second point cloud data at a second measurement position; determines a rotation axis for positional adjustment; determines, based on the rotation axis, the first point cloud data, and the second point cloud data, an evaluation function indicating a region that is a union set of one or more columnar bodies as an evaluation function representing desirability of a positional adjustment result; and calculates a positional adjustment parameter that optimizes the evaluation function based on the rotation axis, the first point cloud data, and the second point cloud data.

CONTROL APPARATUS, LEARNING APPARATUS, CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (18022441)

Main Inventor

Natsuhiko SATO

Brief explanation

The present disclosure describes a control apparatus that adjusts the amount of information given to a learner to improve the accuracy of controlling a target apparatus.

• The control apparatus includes a decision unit that determines the measurement period for a sensor to measure a physical quantity used to decide the control content in the target apparatus.
• An acquisition unit collects the results of analyzing the control content in the target apparatus, which is based on the measured physical quantity during the measurement period.
• A control unit uses the analysis results to determine the measurement period for the physical quantity.

Abstract

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a control apparatus capable of adjusting an amount of information to be input to a learner in order to improve the accuracy of a control content in a control target apparatus. A control apparatus () according to the present disclosure includes: a decision unit () configured to decide a measurement period for a sensor to measure a physical amount used to decide a control content in a control target apparatus; an acquisition unit () configured to acquire a result of analyzing the control content in the control target apparatus decided based on the physical amount measured in the measurement period; and a control unit () configured to decide the measurement period of the physical amount based on the result of the analysis.

REGISTRATION APPARATUS, REGISTRATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM (18221667)

Main Inventor

Soma Shiraishi

Brief explanation

The invention aims to improve the registration process and help checkout operators identify products more easily. 

• The invention is a registration apparatus that includes several components.
• The image acquisition unit captures an image of the table's surface where the product is placed.
• The analysis unit uses the image to recognize the product.
• The registration unit then registers the recognized product as a checkout target.
• The output unit provides the name of the recognized product through voice output.

Abstract

The invention addresses the problem of improving labor of a registration operation of a product and enabling a checkout operator to recognize a recognition result. In order to solve the problem, the invention provides a registration apparatus () including: an image acquisition unit () that acquires an image obtained by imaging a placement surface of a table, on which a product is placed; an analysis unit () that recognizes the product included in the image, a registration unit () that registers the recognized product as a checkout target, and an output unit () that outputs a name of the recognized product by voice.

REGISTRATION APPARATUS, REGISTRATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM (18221791)

Main Inventor

Soma SHIRAISHI

Brief explanation

The invention aims to improve the efficiency of product registration and help checkout operators identify recognized products. 

• The invention includes a registration apparatus with several components:
• An image acquisition unit captures an image of the table's surface where the product is placed.
• An analysis unit uses the image to identify the product.
• A registration unit adds the recognized product to the checkout list.
• An output unit verbally announces the name of the recognized product.

Abstract

The invention addresses the problem of improving labor of a registration operation of a product and enabling a checkout operator to recognize a recognition result. In order to solve the problem, the invention provides a registration apparatus () including: an image acquisition unit () that acquires an image obtained by imaging a placement surface of a table, on which a product is placed; an analysis unit () that recognizes the product included in the image, a registration unit () that registers the recognized product as a checkout target, and an output unit () that outputs a name of the recognized product by voice.

REGISTRATION APPARATUS, REGISTRATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM (18221799)

Main Inventor

Soma Shiraishi

Brief explanation

The invention is aimed at improving the registration process and assisting checkout operators in recognizing products.

• The invention includes a registration apparatus that consists of several components.
• An image acquisition unit captures an image of the table's surface where a product is placed.
• An analysis unit analyzes the image to identify the product present.
• A registration unit then registers the identified product as a checkout target.
• An output unit provides the name of the recognized product through voice output.

Abstract

The invention addresses the problem of improving labor of a registration operation of a product and enabling a checkout operator to recognize a recognition result. In order to solve the problem, the invention provides a registration apparatus () including: an image acquisition unit () that acquires an image obtained by imaging a placement surface of a table, on which a product is placed; an analysis unit () that recognizes the product included in the image, a registration unit () that registers the recognized product as a checkout target, and an output unit () that outputs a name of the recognized product by voice.

PROGRAM GENERATION DEVICE AND METHOD (18023436)

Main Inventor

Takuya ARAKI

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a conversion means that can generate a program for deriving a QUBO matrix.

- The QUBO matrix is a matrix that defines an energy function of QUBO (Quadratic Unconstrained Binary Optimization). - The conversion means converts a description of a natural language representing a combinatorial optimization problem into a description of the program for deriving the QUBO matrix. - This technology allows for the automatic generation of a program for deriving a QUBO matrix based on a natural language description of a combinatorial optimization problem.

Abstract

The conversion means  generates a program for deriving a QUBO matrix that is a matrix that defines an energy function of QUBO, by converting a description of a natural language representing a combinatorial optimization problem into a description of the program for deriving the QUBO matrix. It is possible to generate a program for deriving a QUBO matrix based on a description of a natural language representing a combinatorial optimization problem.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18222215)

Main Inventor

Nobuaki KAWASE

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that can collate and extract feature information from images of people for retrieval purposes.

• The apparatus includes a collation unit that compares feature information from a person in one image with feature information of a target person.
• If there is a match, an extraction unit extracts additional feature information from the person in the image.
• The extracted feature information is then stored in a second feature information storage unit by a registration unit.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus () includes a collation unit () that collates first feature information extracted from a person included in a first image () with first feature information indicating a feature of a retrieval target person, an extraction unit () that extracts second feature information from the person included in the first image in a case where a collation result in the collation unit () indicates a match, and a registration unit () that stores, in a second feature information storage unit (), the second feature information extracted from the person included in the first image.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18222242)

Main Inventor

Nobuaki KAWASE

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that can collate and extract feature information from images of people.

• The apparatus includes a collation unit that compares the feature information of a person in one image with the feature information of a retrieval target person.
• If there is a match, an extraction unit extracts additional feature information from the person in the image.
• This extracted feature information is then stored in a second feature information storage unit by a registration unit.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus () includes a collation unit () that collates first feature information extracted from a person included in a first image () with first feature information indicating a feature of a retrieval target person, an extraction unit () that extracts second feature information from the person included in the first image in a case where a collation result in the collation unit () indicates a match, and a registration unit () that stores, in a second feature information storage unit (), the second feature information extracted from the person included in the first image.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18222333)

Main Inventor

Nobuaki KAWASE

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that can collate and extract feature information from images of people.

• The apparatus includes a collation unit that compares feature information from a person in one image with feature information of a target person.
• If there is a match, an extraction unit extracts additional feature information from the person in the image.
• This extracted information is then stored in a second feature information storage unit by a registration unit.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus () includes a collation unit () that collates first feature information extracted from a person included in a first image () with first feature information indicating a feature of a retrieval target person, an extraction unit () that extracts second feature information from the person included in the first image in a case where a collation result in the collation unit () indicates a match, and a registration unit () that stores, in a second feature information storage unit (), the second feature information extracted from the person included in the first image.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18222345)

Main Inventor

Nobuaki KAWASE

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that can collate and extract feature information from images of people for retrieval purposes.

• The apparatus includes a collation unit that compares feature information from a person in a first image with feature information of a retrieval target person.
• If there is a match, an extraction unit extracts additional feature information from the person in the first image.
• The extracted feature information is then stored in a second feature information storage unit by a registration unit.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus () includes a collation unit () that collates first feature information extracted from a person included in a first image () with first feature information indicating a feature of a retrieval target person, an extraction unit () that extracts second feature information from the person included in the first image in a case where a collation result in the collation unit () indicates a match, and a registration unit () that stores, in a second feature information storage unit (), the second feature information extracted from the person included in the first image.

STORE SYSTEM, STORE APPARATUS, CHECKOUT METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18221327)

Main Inventor

Kazuki MIURA

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a store system that includes various components to enhance the shopping experience. 

• The system has a reading apparatus that can scan products as they pass through a gate.
• It also includes a person determination information acquisition apparatus that collects information about the person passing through the gate.
• If there is a coupon available for any of the scanned products, a coupon notification unit sends a notification to a terminal associated with the person.
• The system has a checkout unit that handles the payment process for the scanned products and applies any coupons based on the coupon use information received from the terminal.
• Finally, an electronic receipt transmission unit sends an electronic receipt to the terminal after the checkout and coupon application processes are completed.

Abstract

A store system () includes: a reading apparatus () that reads a product that passes through a gate (); a person determination information acquisition apparatus () that acquires person determination information that determines a person P who passes through the gate (); a coupon notification unit () that transmits, when a coupon applicable to any product read by the reading apparatus () is present, notification information that provides notification of the applicable coupon, to a terminal () associated with the person determination information; a checkout unit () that performs checkout processing of a product read by the reading apparatus (), and application processing of a coupon based on coupon use information that is acquired from the terminal () and indicates a coupon to be used by the person P; and an electronic receipt transmission unit () that transmits an electronic receipt to the terminal () in response to execution of the checkout processing and the application processing of a coupon.

STORE SYSTEM, STORE APPARATUS, CHECKOUT METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18222956)

Main Inventor

Kazuki MIURA

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a store system that includes various components and processes to enhance the shopping experience. Here are the key points:

• The store system has a reading apparatus that can scan and read products as they pass through a gate.
• There is a person determination information acquisition apparatus that collects information about the person who passes through the gate, helping to identify them as person P.
• If there is a coupon available for any product scanned by the reading apparatus, a coupon notification unit sends a notification to a terminal associated with the person's information.
• A checkout unit handles the payment and checkout process for the scanned products. It also applies any coupons that the person has indicated they want to use, based on coupon use information acquired from the terminal.
• An electronic receipt transmission unit sends an electronic receipt to the terminal after the checkout process and coupon application are completed.

Overall, this store system aims to streamline the shopping process by automatically notifying customers of applicable coupons and providing electronic receipts for convenience.

Abstract

A store system () includes: a reading apparatus () that reads a product that passes through a gate (); a person determination information acquisition apparatus () that acquires person determination information that determines a person P who passes through the gate (); a coupon notification unit () that transmits, when a coupon applicable to any product read by the reading apparatus () is present, notification information that provides notification of the applicable coupon, to a terminal () associated with the person determination information; a checkout unit () that performs checkout processing of a product read by the reading apparatus (), and application processing of a coupon based on coupon use information that is acquired from the terminal () and indicates a coupon to be used by the person P; and an electronic receipt transmission unit () that transmits an electronic receipt to the terminal () in response to execution of the checkout processing and the application processing of a coupon.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM (18026056)

Main Inventor

Takahiro NISHIMURA

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an information processing device that compares the data amount of a QUBO model and a program representing the model. It then transmits the data with the lower amount to an annealing engine. 

• The device is designed to process a QUBO model using an annealing engine.
• It compares the data amount of the QUBO model and the program representing the model.
• The device selects and transmits the data with the lower data amount to the annealing engine.
• The purpose is to optimize the data processing by minimizing the data amount sent to the annealing engine.

Abstract

An information processing device that compares a data amount of a QUBO model to be processed by an annealing engine and a data amount of a program representing the QUBO model, and that transmits whichever has a lower data amount to the annealing engine.

MACHINE LEARNING APPARATUS, MACHINE LEARNING METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18013759)

Main Inventor

Isamu TERANISHI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a machine learning apparatus that includes multiple inference units and a classifier. 

• The inference units are machine learning models trained using training data.
• The classifier is responsible for classifying input data and generating output data.
• When the output data of the classifier is a specific value (referred to as the first value), a specific inference unit (referred to as the first inference unit) performs inference based on the input data.
• Other inference units, apart from the first inference unit, are trained using the input data (which has the first value as the output data of the classifier) as the training data.

Abstract

A machine learning apparatus according to the embodiment including: n (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) inference units which are machine learning models trained using training data; and a classifier configured to classify an input data and to output an output data. A first inference unit from among the n inference units performs inference based on the input data when the output data of the classifier is a first value. At least one inference unit other than the first inference unit is trained using the input data when the output data of the classifier is the first value as the training data.

RECOMMENDATION DEVICE, RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM, RECOMMENDATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18038074)

Main Inventor

Yasuhiro AJIRO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a recommendation apparatus for business matching between companies.

• The apparatus extracts core phrases from target company information and cooperation candidate company information.
• It specifies a recommended company based on the extracted core phrases.
• The apparatus outputs information about the recommended company.

Abstract

To output a more suitable matching candidate in business matching between companies, a recommendation apparatus () includes an extracting section () that extracts, on the basis of a predetermined extraction condition, core phrases respectively from (i) target company information including a cooperation detail desired by a target company and (ii) cooperation candidate company information including a cooperation detail desired by a cooperation candidate company of the target company; a specifying section () that specifies a recommended company from among the cooperation candidate company on the basis of the core phrases extracted by the extracting section (); and an output section () that outputs information indicative of the recommended company specified by the specifying section ().

RECOMMENDATION DEVICE, SYSTEM, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUMSTORING PROGRAM (17911724)

Main Inventor

Honami YUKI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a recommendation device that uses face authentication to provide personalized recommendations to a group of users.

• The device acquires a captured image and performs face authentication on multiple face regions detected in the image.
• If face authentication is successful for at least one user in the group and one of the detected face regions, group authentication is determined to have succeeded.
• The device then specifies an action for the group based on the successful group authentication.
• It also estimates a group attribute based on the personal attributes of each user in the group.
• Recommendation information is selected based on the group attribute and the specified action.
• The selected recommendation information is outputted by the device.

Abstract

A recommendation device includes: an acquisition unit configured to acquire a captured image; a personal authentication control unit configured to control to perform face authentication for a plurality of face regions detected from the captured image; a determination unit configured to determine that group authentication has succeeded in a case where face authentication using at least one of the plurality of users registered as a group and any one of the plurality of detected face regions has succeeded; a specifying unit configured to specify an action in the group based on the point in a case where the group authentication has succeeded; an estimation unit configured to estimate a group attribute based on a personal attribute of each user belonging to the group; a selection unit configured to select recommendation information based on the group attribute and the action; and an output unit configured to output the selected recommendation information.

SELL PREDICTION DEVICE, SELL PREDICTION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM (18026499)

Main Inventor

Satoshi SAKAKIBARA

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a device that predicts potential customers who are likely to sell a house. 

• The device uses a prediction model generated from various data sources such as house/customer data, sell record data, and property appraisal data.
• The prediction model analyzes the target customer's house/customer data and property appraisal data to identify potential sellers.
• The device includes an output unit that provides a list of predicted customers who are likely to sell their house.

Abstract

The sell prediction device according to the present invention comprises: a sell prediction unit that predicts customers with potential to sell a house, on the basis of a prediction model that predicts customers with potential to sell a house and that is generated based on house/customer data, sell record data, and property appraisal data, and on the basis of a target customer's house/customer data and property appraisal data; and an output unit that outputs predicted customers.

IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD (18026530)

Main Inventor

Azusa SAWADA

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes an image processing device that is capable of detecting mobile bodies in captured images.

- The device includes a region extraction unit that identifies and extracts regions in the image that have a possibility of containing a mobile body. - A matching unit then performs template matching on the extracted mobile body regions using a template that corresponds to a mobile body, which serves as the detection object. - Finally, a detection unit analyzes the template matching results and detects each mobile body separately within the mobile body region. - The innovation aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of mobile body detection in image processing.

Abstract

An image processing device  of the present invention includes a region extraction unit  that extracts, from a captured image, a mobile body region that is a region having a possibility that a mobile body exists, a matching unit  that performs template matching on the mobile body region by using a template corresponding to a mobile body that is a detection object, and a detection unit  that detects each mobile body from the mobile body region separately, on the basis of the template matching.

PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND PROCESSING METHOD (18222731)

Main Inventor

Soma SHIRAISHI

Brief explanation

The invention is a processing apparatus that computes identification scores for containers and products based on images.

• The processing apparatus includes a container identification score computation unit that calculates an identification score for a container based on the image of the product.
• It also includes a product identification score computation unit that calculates an identification score for the product based on the image.
• The apparatus further includes a first identification unit that determines identification information for the product based on the computed identification scores of the container and the product.

Abstract

This invention provides a processing apparatus () including a container identification score computation unit () that computes an identification score of a container for a product, based on an image to be processed containing the product, a product identification score computation unit () that computes an identification score of the product, based on the image to be processed, and a first identification unit () that decides identification information of the product, based on the computed identification score of the container and the computed identification score of the product.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM (18029610)

Main Inventor

Kenji Fukuda

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an information processing device that can capture images of animals, acquire information about their state, and transmit these images when certain conditions are met.

• The device includes an image acquisition means to capture images of a target animal.
• It also has an information acquisition means to gather information about the state of the target animal.
• A messaging means is used to transmit images of the target animal when its state meets a predetermined condition for image transmission.
• The device combines the captured image and the acquired information to determine when to transmit the image.
• The purpose of this innovation is to provide a system that can automatically capture and transmit images of animals based on their state.

Abstract

The information processing device includes an image acquisition means, an information acquisition means, and a messaging means. The image acquisition means acquires an image capturing a target animal. The information acquisition means acquires information related to a state of the target animal. Then, the messaging means transmits an image capturing the state of the target animal when the state of the target animal satisfies a predetermined image transmission condition, based on the image and the information.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (18028486)

Main Inventor

Hayato ITSUMI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an information processing device for vehicles that can process images captured by an imaging unit on the vehicle.

• The device includes an image acquisition unit that captures images.
• It also has a target detection unit that can identify a specific region in the captured image that contains a target.
• A classification identification unit is included to determine the type and size of the detected target.
• Finally, a region determination unit is used to define the image processing region by adding a margin around the target region based on its classification.

Abstract

An information processing device includes: an image acquisition unit configured to acquire an image captured by an imaging unit mounted on a vehicle; a target detection unit configured to detect a target region including a target in the acquired image; a classification identification unit configured to identify classification including a type of the detected target and a size of the detected target region; and a region determination unit configured to determine a region obtained by adding a margin corresponding to the identified classification to the target region as an image processing region.

FACIAL AUTHENTICATION DEVICE, FACIAL AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM (18222715)

Main Inventor

Koichi TAKAHASHI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a facial authentication device that uses multiple techniques to detect facial feature points on a target face.

• The device detects multiple facial feature point candidates using different techniques from a collection of facial images containing the target face.
• A reliability calculating means is used to calculate the reliability of each facial image based on statistical information obtained from the detected facial feature point candidates.
• A selecting means is employed to choose a facial image from the collection for authentication of the target face based on the calculated reliabilities.

Abstract

This facial authentication device is provided with: a detecting means for detecting a plurality of facial feature point candidates, using a plurality of different techniques, for at least one facial feature point of a target face, from a plurality of facial images containing the target face; a reliability calculating means for calculating a reliability of each facial image, from statistical information obtained on the basis of the plurality of detected facial feature point candidates; and a selecting means for selecting a facial image to be used for authentication of the target face, from among the plurality of facial images, on the basis of the calculated reliabilities.

ESTIMATION DEVICE, ESTIMATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18223231)

Main Inventor

Yusuke MORISHITA

Brief explanation

The present disclosure describes an estimation device that can estimate the direction of a face and line of sight based on a face image.

• The device generates multiple extraction regions by perturbing a partial image determined by feature points extracted from the face image.
• It estimates the directions of the face and line of sight, as well as the reliability of each direction, based on the partial images within the extraction regions.
• The device then calculates an integrated direction by combining the estimated directions, taking into account their respective reliabilities.

Abstract

An estimation device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: at least one memory storing a set of instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the set of instructions to: generate a plurality of extraction regions by adding a perturbation to an extraction region of a partial image determined based on positions of feature points extracted from a face image; estimate a plurality of directions of at least one of a face and a line of sight and a reliability of each of the plurality of directions based on a plurality of partial images in the plurality of extraction regions of the face image; and calculate an integrated direction obtained by integrating the plurality of directions based on the estimated reliability.

FACIAL AUTHENTICATION DEVICE, FACIAL AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM (18223357)

Main Inventor

KOICHI TAKAHASHI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a facial authentication device that uses multiple techniques to detect facial feature points on a target face from a collection of facial images.

• The device detects multiple candidates for each facial feature point using different techniques.
• It calculates the reliability of each facial image based on statistical information obtained from the detected candidates.
• The device selects a facial image to be used for authentication based on the calculated reliabilities.

Abstract

This facial authentication device is provided with: a detecting means for detecting a plurality of facial feature point candidates, using a plurality of different techniques, for at least one facial feature point of a target face, from a plurality of facial images containing the target face; a reliability calculating means for calculating a reliability of each facial image, from statistical information obtained on the basis of the plurality of detected facial feature point candidates; and a selecting means for selecting a facial image to be used for authentication of the target face, from among the plurality of facial images, on the basis of the calculated reliabilities.

FACIAL AUTHENTICATION DEVICE, FACIAL AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM (18223450)

Main Inventor

Koichi TAKAHASHI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a facial authentication device that uses multiple techniques to detect facial feature points on a target face from a collection of facial images.

• The device detects multiple candidates for each facial feature point using different techniques.
• It calculates the reliability of each facial image based on statistical information obtained from the detected candidates.
• The device selects the most reliable facial image from the collection for authentication of the target face.

Abstract

This facial authentication device is provided with: a detecting means for detecting a plurality of facial feature point candidates, using a plurality of different techniques, for at least one facial feature point of a target face, from a plurality of facial images containing the target face; a reliability calculating means for calculating a reliability of each facial image, from statistical information obtained on the basis of the plurality of detected facial feature point candidates; and a selecting means for selecting a facial image to be used for authentication of the target face, from among the plurality of facial images, on the basis of the calculated reliabilities.

INFORMATION PROVIDING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18223462)

Main Inventor

Keiichi CHONO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an information providing device that can analyze a face image to determine if a person is suitable for iris data acquisition. Here are the key points:

• The device has a memory and a processor to execute instructions.
• It receives a face image as input.
• It analyzes the face image to determine if the person in the image is unsuitable for iris data acquisition.
• If the person is determined to be unsuitable, the device outputs information based on this determination.

Abstract

An information providing device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: at least one memory storing a set of instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the set of instructions to: receive a face image; determine whether a person in the face image is unsuitable for iris data acquisition based on the face image; and output information based on determining that the person is unsuitable for the iris data acquisition when the person is determined to be unsuitable for the iris data acquisition.

FEATURE CONVERSION LEARNING DEVICE, AUTHENTICATION DEVICE, FEATURE CONVERSION LEARNING METHOD, AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM (17636074)

Main Inventor

Masatsugu ICHINO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a device that learns a feature conversion method based on comparing features extracted from images.

• Acquires a high-resolution image and reduces it to a lower resolution image.
• Enlarges the lower resolution image back to the original resolution.
• Extracts features from the original and enlarged images.
• Converts one of the extracted features into a different feature.
• Learns a method for converting features based on comparing the original and converted features.

Abstract

A feature conversion learning device is configured to acquire a first image, reduce the first image to a second image having lower resolution than the first image, enlarge the second image to a third image having the same resolution as the first image, extract a first feature that is a feature of the first image and a second feature, convert the second feature into a third feature, and learn a feature conversion method based on a result of comparing the first feature with the third feature.

CALCULATION DEVICE, CALCULATION SYSTEM, CALCULATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18021699)

Main Inventor

Hirotoshi Sakai

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a calculation device that aims to accurately determine the number of evacuees in an evacuation shelter. 

• The device includes a communication means that sends a request for response to terminals in the shelter.
• The terminals respond to the request by sending signals based on user operations.
• The device has a calculation means that calculates the number of evacuees by counting the number of terminals that have transmitted signals.
• The purpose of this invention is to provide a more precise and efficient method for determining the number of evacuees in a shelter during emergency situations.

Abstract

In order to more accurately ascertain the number of evacuees, a calculation device according to the present invention comprises: a communication means which transmits a response request to terminals in an evacuation shelter and which receives, from the terminals that have responded to the response request, signals in accordance with operations by users of the terminals; and a calculation means which calculates, as the number of evacuees in the evacuation shelter, the number of the terminals which have transmitted the signals.

TRAFFIC MONITORING APPARATUS, TRAFFIC MONITORING SYSTEM, TRAFFIC MONITORING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM (18222256)

Main Inventor

Michihiko YUSA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a traffic monitoring apparatus that can accurately determine the cause of traffic congestion. 

• The apparatus includes a vehicle information acquisition unit, an additional information acquisition unit, a congestion determination unit, and a cause determination unit.
• The vehicle information acquisition unit collects data about the traveling state of a vehicle from a detection apparatus.
• The additional information acquisition unit gathers information about objects near the vehicle that are not part of the traffic flow.
• The congestion determination unit analyzes the vehicle information to determine if congestion is occurring in each lane of the road.
• The cause determination unit identifies the cause of congestion in the lane that has been determined to be congested, using the additional information.
• The apparatus aims to provide more accurate and definitive information about the cause of traffic congestion.

Abstract

A traffic monitoring apparatus capable of determining a cause of traffic congestion more definitely is provided. A traffic monitoring apparatus () includes a vehicle information acquisition unit (), an additional information acquisition unit (), a congestion determination unit (), and a cause determination unit (). The vehicle information acquisition unit () acquires vehicle information regarding a travelling state of a vehicle from data received from a detection apparatus (). The additional information acquisition unit () acquires additional information regarding objects that are other than the travelling vehicle and are present in the vicinity of the travelling vehicle. The congestion determination unit () determines, for each of a plurality of lanes on the road, whether or not congestion is occurring based on the vehicle information. The cause determination unit () determines, for the lane that has been determined to be congested, a cause of congestion using at least the additional information.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18029347)

Main Inventor

Takumi OTANI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that collects health information and seat information of airplane passengers. 

• The apparatus identifies a person who has contracted an infectious disease based on their health information.
• The apparatus also identifies another person who may have been infected by the first person based on their seat information.
• The purpose of this invention is to track and identify potential disease transmission within an airplane.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes: an acquisition unit that acquires health information on users who boarded an airplane and seat information on the airplane; a first identifying unit that identifies a first person out of the users based on the health information, the first person having contracted an infectious disease; and a second identifying unit that identifies a second person out of the users based on the seat information, the second person being suspected of having the infectious disease infected from the first person in the airplane.

OPTICAL NETWORK, NETWORK MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT METHOD (18024207)

Main Inventor

Shigeyuki YANAGIMACHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an optical network technology that allows for the easy construction of a standby system path.

• The network includes an active system path and a standby system path.
• The active system path is connected by a first multi-core optical fiber and is the path between a transmission node and a reception node.
• The standby system path is composed of multiple second multi-core optical fibers that are different from the first multi-core optical fiber.
• The standby system path can be switched from the active system path between the transmission node and the reception node.
• The switching destinations of the cores in the first multi-core optical fiber are located in the unused cores of the second multi-core optical fibers.

Abstract

In a network using MCF, in order to provide a technology which enables a standby system path to be easily constructed, this optical network includes: an active system path which is connected by means of a first multi-core optical fiber, and is a path between a transmission node that transmits an optical signal and a reception node that receives the optical signal; and the standby system path which is composed by means of a plurality of second multi-core optical fibers, which are different from the first multi-core optical fiber, and is a path switchable from the active system path between the transmission node and the reception node, wherein cores, which are switching destinations of the plurality of cores of the first multi-core optical fiber, are disposed at a plurality of respective unused cores of the second multi-core optical fibers.

MONITORING OPTICAL SIGNAL ARRIVAL ADJUSTMENT DEVICE, OPTICAL COMMUNICATION TRANSMISSION PATH, OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND OPTICAL COMMUNICATION TRANSMISSION PATH MONITORING METHOD (18025873)

Main Inventor

Ryota ABE

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a device for adjusting the arrival of monitoring optical signals.

• The device includes three monitoring optical signal arrival adjustment units.
• The first unit allows a signal to reach either the first or second position, but not the third position.
• The second unit allows a signal to reach either the first or second position, but not the third position.
• The third unit allows a signal to reach the third position, but not the first or second position.

Abstract

A monitoring optical signal arrival adjustment device includes a first monitoring optical signal arrival adjustment unit which allows a first monitoring optical signal transmitted to a first position on a first optical transmission path to reach the first position or a second position on a second optical transmission path, and does not allow it to reach a third position on a third optical transmission path; a second monitoring optical signal arrival adjustment unit which allows a second monitoring optical signal transmitted to the second position to reach the first position or the second position, and does not allow it to reach the third position; and a third monitoring optical signal arrival adjustment unit which allows a third monitoring optical signal transmitted to the third position to reach the third position, and does not allow it to reach the first position or the second position.

FREQUENCY DEVIATION COMPENSATION SCHEME AND FREQUENCY DEVIATION COMPENSATION METHOD (18351814)

Main Inventor

Daisaku OGASAHARA

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a system for compensating for frequency deviation in a signal by using frequency shift. This compensation process can cause a phase offset between adjacent input blocks, leading to errors in the reconstructed bit sequence. 

• The system includes a frequency deviation compensation means that compensates for frequency deviation in a signal using frequency shift.
• It also includes a phase offset compensation means that compensates for the phase offset caused by the frequency shift.
• The purpose of the system is to ensure accurate reconstruction of the bit sequence by addressing the phase offset issue.
• The system can be applied to a plurality of input blocks that are divided, allowing for compensation across multiple blocks.
• The invention aims to improve the overall performance and reliability of frequency deviation compensation systems.

Abstract

When a frequency deviation compensation amount is compensated for by use of frequency shift, a phase offset occurs between adjacent input blocks included in a plurality of input blocks as divided, with the result that an error occurs in a reconstructed bit sequence. A frequency deviation compensation system of the invention is characterized by comprising: a frequency deviation compensation means for compensating for a frequency deviation occurring in a signal by use of frequency shift; and a phase offset compensation means for compensating for a phase offset occurring, in the signal, due to the frequency shift.

METHOD, DEVICE AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR COMMUNICATION (18026193)

Main Inventor

Yukai GAO

Brief explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes methods, devices, and computer readable media for communication of a reference signal (RS). Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

• The patent application is about a system that allows a terminal device (such as a mobile phone) to communicate with a network device (such as a base station) using a reference signal.
• The terminal device receives information from the network device about a set of resources that can be used to transmit the reference signal.
• If the terminal device receives an indication in a specific slot that triggers the transmission of the reference signal, it determines a slot for transmitting the reference signal.
• The terminal device then checks if the determined slot is valid based on a slot configuration.
• This system helps to avoid any timing issues or misalignment between the terminal device and the network device when transmitting the reference signal.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods, devices and computer readable media for communication of a RS. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the terminal device receives information indicating a set of resources for transmitting a reference signal from the network device. If the terminal device receives an indication in a reference signal trigger slot for triggering a transmission of the reference signal, the terminal device determines a slot for transmitting the reference signal. The terminal device determines whether the slot is valid based on a slot configuration. In this way, it can avoid the SRS transmission timing ambiguous or misalignment between UE and network.

INFORMATION OUTPUT DEVICE, CAMERA, INFORMATION OUTPUT SYSTEM, INFORMATION OUTPUT METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18223467)

Main Inventor

Akira KATO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an information output device that has two output units.

• The first output unit is responsible for outputting information that is acquired by a sensor.
• The second output unit converts any personal information found in the acquired information into attribute information.
• The attribute information is designed in a way that it cannot be used to identify an individual.
• The second output unit then outputs this attribute information.
• The purpose of this innovation is to protect the privacy of individuals by ensuring that any personal information is anonymized before being outputted.

Abstract

An information output device includes: a first output unit that outputs acquired information acquired by a sensor; and a second output unit that converts personal information included in the acquired information into attribute information from which identification of an individual is impossible, and outputs the attribute information.

INFORMATION OUTPUT DEVICE, CAMERA, INFORMATION OUTPUT SYSTEM, INFORMATION OUTPUT METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18223472)

Main Inventor

Akira KATO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an information output device that has two output units.

• The first output unit is responsible for outputting information that is acquired by a sensor.
• The second output unit converts any personal information found in the acquired information into attribute information.
• The attribute information is designed in a way that it cannot be used to identify an individual.
• The second output unit then outputs this attribute information.
• The purpose of this invention is to protect the privacy of individuals by ensuring that any personal information is converted into non-identifiable data before being outputted.

Abstract

An information output device includes: a first output unit that outputs acquired information acquired by a sensor; and a second output unit that converts personal information included in the acquired information into attribute information from which identification of an individual is impossible, and outputs the attribute information.

PROCESSING DEVICE, PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM IN WHICH CONTROL PROGRAM IS STORED (18022610)

Main Inventor

Shohei HIRUTA

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a processing device that collects data on the transmission performance of failed and successful attack traffics in a network.

• The device acquires values of two types of transmission performance indexes for each failed attack traffic and successful attack traffic.
• It then uses these values to create distribution information, which includes details about different areas such as the failed attack area and the successful attack area.
• The distribution information is based on the transmission performance indexes of the failed and successful attack traffics.
• The purpose of this invention is to provide insights into the areas affected by failed and successful attacks in a network.

Abstract

A processing device acquires a value of a first kind transmission performance index and a value of a second kind transmission performance index of each of a plurality of failed attack traffics being associated with a failed attack on an apparatus in a network, and a value of the first kind transmission performance index and a value of the second kind transmission performance index of each of a plurality of successful attack traffics being associated with a successful attack; and forms first attacked distribution information including information about a plurality of areas including a failed attack area and a successful attack area based on a value of the first kind transmission performance index and a value of the second kind transmission performance index for the plurality of failed attack traffics and the plurality of successful attack traffics.

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, VIDEO PROCESSING APPARATUS, VIDEO PROCESSING METHOD, AND VIDEO PROCESSING PROGRAM (18222350)

Main Inventor

Daichi HISADA

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a video processing apparatus used in surveillance systems.

• The apparatus includes a video analyzer that analyzes video data from a surveillance camera and detects events belonging to a specific category.
• It also includes a display controller that shows a category setting screen along with the video, allowing the operator to set the category of events in the video.
• A learning data accumulator collects the category information set by the operator as learning data, which is stored together with the video data.
• The video analyzer then uses this accumulated learning data to improve its event detection capabilities through a learning process.

Abstract

A video processing apparatus includes a video analyzer that analyzes video data captured by a surveillance camera, detects an event belonging to a specific category, and outputs a detection result, a display controller that displays, together with a video of the video data, a category setting screen for setting a category of an event included in the video, and a learning data accumulator that accumulates, as learning data together with the video data, category information set in accordance with an operation by an operator to the category setting screen. The video analyzer performs learning processing by using the learning data accumulated in the learning data accumulator.

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, VIDEO PROCESSING APPARATUS, VIDEO PROCESSING METHOD, AND VIDEO PROCESSING PROGRAM (18222360)

Main Inventor

Daichi HISADA

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a video processing apparatus used in surveillance systems.

• The apparatus includes a video analyzer that analyzes video data from a surveillance camera and detects events of a specific category.
• The video analyzer outputs the detection results.
• A display controller is included to display a category setting screen along with the video, allowing the operator to set the category of the events in the video.
• A learning data accumulator collects and stores the category information set by the operator as learning data.
• The video analyzer uses the accumulated learning data to improve its analysis and detection capabilities.

Abstract

A video processing apparatus includes a video analyzer that analyzes video data captured by a surveillance camera, detects an event belonging to a specific category, and outputs a detection result, a display controller that displays, together with a video of the video data, a category setting screen for setting a category of an event included in the video, and a learning data accumulator that accumulates, as learning data together with the video data, category information set in accordance with an operation by an operator to the category setting screen. The video analyzer performs learning processing by using the learning data accumulated in the learning data accumulator.

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, VIDEO PROCESSING APPARATUS, VIDEO PROCESSING METHOD, AND VIDEO PROCESSING PROGRAM (18222744)

Main Inventor

Daichi Hisada

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a video processing apparatus used in surveillance systems.

• The apparatus includes a video analyzer that analyzes video data from a surveillance camera and detects events of a specific category.
• It also includes a display controller that shows a category setting screen along with the video, allowing the operator to set the category of events in the video.
• A learning data accumulator stores the category information set by the operator as learning data, along with the video data.
• The video analyzer then uses this accumulated learning data to improve its event detection capabilities through a learning process.

Abstract

A video processing apparatus includes a video analyzer that analyzes video data captured by a surveillance camera, detects an event belonging to a specific category, and outputs a detection result, a display controller that displays, together with a video of the video data, a category setting screen for setting a category of an event included in the video, and a learning data accumulator that accumulates, as learning data together with the video data, category information set in accordance with an operation by an operator to the category setting screen. The video analyzer performs learning processing by using the learning data accumulated in the learning data accumulator.

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, VIDEO PROCESSING APPARATUS, VIDEO PROCESSING METHOD, AND VIDEO PROCESSING PROGRAM (18222950)

Main Inventor

Daichi HISADA

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a video processing apparatus used in surveillance systems.

• The apparatus includes a video analyzer that analyzes video data from a surveillance camera and detects events belonging to a specific category.
• A display controller is included to display a category setting screen along with the video, allowing an operator to set the category of events in the video.
• A learning data accumulator collects the category information set by the operator as learning data, along with the video data.
• The video analyzer then uses the accumulated learning data to improve its event detection capabilities through a learning process.

Abstract

A video processing apparatus includes a video analyzer that analyzes video data captured by a surveillance camera, detects an event belonging to a specific category, and outputs a detection result, a display controller that displays, together with a video of the video data, a category setting screen for setting a category of an event included in the video, and a learning data accumulator that accumulates, as learning data together with the video data, category information set in accordance with an operation by an operator to the category setting screen. The video analyzer performs learning processing by using the learning data accumulated in the learning data accumulator.

VIDEO TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, VIDEO TRANSMISSION METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18222143)

Main Inventor

Mika SAITO

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a video transmission apparatus that is used for surveillance purposes.

• The apparatus includes a specified-position information acquisition unit that collects information about specified positions in an area to be surveilled.
• The specified positions correspond to different imaging regions covered by multiple imaging apparatuses.
• The apparatus also includes a video transmission control unit that uses imaging position information and the specified-position information to select one or more imaging apparatuses.
• The selected imaging apparatus captures video footage and transmits it to a video sharing apparatus.
• The video sharing apparatus is responsible for sharing the captured video with others.

Abstract

A video transmission apparatus () includes: a specified-position information acquisition unit () that acquires specified-position information indicating a specified position in an area to be surveilled including each imaging region corresponding to each of a plurality of imaging apparatuses; and a video transmission control unit () that selects at least one imaging apparatus from among the plurality of imaging apparatuses using imaging position information indicating a position or an imaging range of each of the plurality of imaging apparatuses and the specified-position information and transmits a video captured by the selected imaging apparatus to a video sharing apparatus that is to share the video.

APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURITY MANAGEMENT (18222192)

Main Inventor

Xiaowei ZHANG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a network system with multiple Mobile Management Entities (MMEs) and a separate MME. 

• The first MMEs push security context for a user equipment (UE) to the second MME when the UE attaches to the first MME.
• The second MME stores the security context.
• During a switch-off procedure for the first MME, the first MME pushes the latest security context to the second MME.
• The second MME updates the stored security context with the latest security context.
• When the UE re-attaches to the first MME or is handed over from a different first MME, the first MME pulls the security context from the second MME.

Abstract

There is provided a network system including one or more first MMEs (), and a second MME () separated from the first MMEs (). In one of operation cases, the first MME () pushes, to the second MME (), security context for a UE () that attaches to the first MME (). The second MME () stores the security context. The first MME () further pushes the latest security context to the second MME (), during a switch-off procedure for the first MME (). The second MME () updates the stored security context with the latest security context. The first MME () pulls the security context from the second MME (), when the UE () re-attaches to the first MME () or is handovered from different one of the first MMEs ().

ACCESS NETWORK NODE, USER EQUIPMENT, NETWORK FUNCTION NODE AND CONTROL METHOD (17630189)

Main Inventor

Iskren IANEV

Brief explanation

- The patent application is for an access network node, user equipment, network function node, and control method that can steer a user equipment (UE) in connected mode.

- The control method involves receiving network slice information from a network function node for mobility management. - The network slice information is different from the network slice information being used for a Protocol Data Unit (PDU) session with the UE. - If the second network slice information is not available in the first cell, a redirection procedure is performed to move the UE from a first cell to a second cell that supports one of the first network slice information. - The purpose of this innovation is to enable the access network to steer the UE to a different cell that supports a specific network slice, allowing for more efficient network management and improved user experience.

Abstract

An object of the present disclosure is to provide an access network node, a user equipment, a network function node and a control method capable of steering a UE in connected mode. In one example aspect, a control method for an access network node includes: receiving, from a network function node for mobility management, at least one first network slice information, each of which is different from a second network slice information being used for a Protocol Data Unit, PDU, session with a user equipment, UE; and performing a redirection procedure for the UE from a first cell to a second cell which supports one of the at least one first network slice information in a case where the second network slice information is not available in the first cell.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (18024876)

Main Inventor

Caroline LIANG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for a user equipment (UE) to maintain information for configuring the timing of fixed frame periods (FFPs) in a listen-before-talk (LBT) procedure when communicating with a radio access network (RAN).

• The UE performs a clear channel assessment (CCA) to check if the communication channel is clear before transmitting data.
• If the CCA indicates that the channel is clear, the UE initiates a channel occupancy time (COT) within the next FFP and starts transmitting the data.
• However, if the UE receives an indication from the RAN node to stop the transmission, it ceases transmitting the data.

Abstract

A method is disclosed in which a user equipment (UE) that communicates with a radio access network (RAN) maintains information for configuring timing of fixed frame period (FFPs) for a listen-before-talk (LBT) procedure. When the UE has data to be transmitted, it performs a clear channel assessment, CCA, to determine if a communication channel is clear. When the CCA indicates that the communication channel is clear a channel occupancy time, COT, is initiated for the UE within a subsequent FFP and transmission of the data commences. However, transmission of the data ceases following receipt of an indication, from a node of the RAN, that the transmission should be stopped.

RADIO ACCESS NETWORK NODE, USER EQUIPMENT, AND METHODS THEREOF (17629845)

Main Inventor

Hisashi FUTAKI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a patent application related to a master node requesting a conditional PSCell addition (CPA) and configuring an SN terminated MCG bearer to address communication continuity problems caused by CPA failures.

• The patent application focuses on a master node requesting a conditional PSCell addition (CPA) to a candidate secondary node.
• The master node also requests the candidate secondary node to configure an SN terminated MCG bearer.
• The purpose of this innovation is to mitigate communication continuity problems caused by CPA failures.

Abstract

A master node () requests a conditional PSCell addition (CPA), via an SN ADDITION REQUEST message (), to a candidate secondary node (). The master node () also requests the candidate secondary node () to configure an SN terminated MCG bearer via the SN ADDITION REQUEST message (). This can, for example, contribute to mitigating a communication continuity problem caused by a Conditional PSCell Addition (CPA) failure.

SUPERCONDUCTING QUANTUM CIRCUIT APPARATUS (18101700)

Main Inventor

Akira Miyata

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a superconducting quantum circuit apparatus that includes several components: a resonator with a SQUID (Superconducting Quantum Interference Device), a magnetic field application part with a conductor, a current control part, and a parallel LC circuit with a superconducting inductor and capacitor.

• The apparatus includes a resonator with a SQUID, which is a device with two Josephson junctions in a loop.
• A magnetic field application part is present, which has a conductor through which a current passes, generating a magnetic flux that penetrates through the SQUID.
• The current supplied to the magnetic field application part is controlled by a current control part.
• The apparatus also includes a parallel LC circuit, consisting of a superconducting inductor and capacitor.
• The inductor and capacitor of the LC circuit have one end connected in common to the magnetic field application part and the other end connected in common to a current path from the current control part.

Abstract

A superconducting quantum circuit apparatus includes a resonator including a SQUID including at least two Josephson junctions in a loop, a magnetic field application part that includes a conductor portion, a current passing therethrough generating a magnetic flux penetrating through the SQUID, the current supplied from a current control part, and a parallel LC circuit including an inductor and a capacitor each made of a superconducting material, the inductor and the capacitor having respective one ends connected in common to the magnetic field application part and respective other ends connected in common to a current path from the current control part.