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Chapter and Conference Paper
High-Quality Synthetic Character Image Extraction via Distortion Recognition
Digital avatars have become indispensable in the digital age. In Japan, virtual characters using illustration-style avatars have gained popularity and is generating large economic impact. However, the creation...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Proposal of Emotion Expression Method by Clothes Color for Communication Robot
In recent years, communication robots are commonly used in various purposes and situations such as guidance services at hotels and stations, elderly support, etc. in Japan. However, it is also shown that peopl...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Influence of Communication Environment on Feeling and Degree of Transmission
It is well known that nonverbal information plays the important role for smooth communication. On the other hand, it is also suggested that limiting transmitted nonverbal information leads to accurate comprehe...
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Article
Open AccessNonpolarizing oxygen-redox capacity without O-O dimerization in Na2Mn3O7
Reversibility of an electrode reaction is important for energy-efficient rechargeable batteries with a long battery life. Additional oxygen-redox reactions have become an intensive area of research to achieve ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
A Proposal of Estimating Method for Agreement in Face-to-Face Communication
Generally, in the meeting exchange of opinions, sharing of knowledge, and creation of new ideas are performed through the discussion. However it is difficult to make sure whether the participants agree with th...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Influence of Visual Non-verbal Information on Information Transmission to Audience
It is well known that non-verbal information is important for smooth communication. On the other hand, it is also suggested that limiting transmitted non-verbal information leads to accurate comprehension. In ...
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Article
Open AccessCoulombic self-ordering upon charging a large-capacity layered cathode material for rechargeable batteries
Lithium- and sodium-rich layered transition-metal oxides have recently been attracting significant interest because of their large capacity achieved by additional oxygen-redox reactions. However, layered trans...
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Article
Open AccessNegative dielectric constant of water confined in nanosheets
Electric double-layer capacitors are efficient energy storage devices that have the potential to account for uneven power demand in sustainable energy systems. Earlier attempts to improve an unsatisfactory cap...
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Chapter
MXenes for Batteries
Development of advanced electrochemical energy storage devices is crucial to foster a sustainable power grid. At present, lithium-ion batteries do not have satisfactory performance for large-scale applications...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
A Proposal of Video Evaluation Method Using Facial Expression for Video Recommendation System
Recently, video sharing services and video on demand services like YouTube, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have come to prominence worldwide. These services try to get the users’ evaluation of videos for the ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Influence of Presence of Operator of Humanoid Robot on Personal Space
In recent years, opportunities for communication between humanoid robots and people are increasing. In addition, opportunities to communicate with robots autonomously operating without being manipulated by peo...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Effectiveness of Visual Non-verbal Information on Feeling and Degree of Transmission in Face-to-Face Communication
Recently, the importance of non-verbal information is getting attention. Generally, it is believed that the more non-verbal information is exchanged, the better partner’s message can be understood. In this fie...
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Article
Open AccessThe effectiveness of rapid sequence intubation (RSI) versus non-RSI in emergency department: an analysis of multicenter prospective observational study
Although rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is the method of choice in emergency department (ED) airway management, data to support the use of RSI remain scarce. We sought to compare the effectiveness of airway m...
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Open AccessIntermediate honeycomb ordering to trigger oxygen redox chemistry in layered battery electrode
Sodium-ion batteries are attractive energy storage media owing to the abundance of sodium, but the low capacities of available cathode materials make them impractical. Sodium-excess metal oxides Na2MO3 (M: transi...
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Chapter
Engineering for Human Pleasure
We engineers are trying to let human’s life wealthier. Because a person will be able to carry out a more intellectual activity, it will be necessary to relieve the human of complicated work. The engineering ha...
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Article
Open AccessPseudocapacitance of MXene nanosheets for high-power sodium-ion hybrid capacitors
High-power Na-ion batteries have tremendous potential in various large-scale applications. However, conventional charge storage through ion intercalation or double-layer formation cannot satisfy the requiremen...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Development of Chat System Added with Visualized Unconscious Non-verbal Information
Face-to-face communications are performed by sending and receiving verbal and non-verbal information. And non-verbal information are sent and received consciously and unconsciously. In the face-to-face communi...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Factor Models for Promoting Flow by Game Players’ Skill Level
In this study, to investigate the influence of game types and opponent’s ability on the player’s state of mind and performance, we developed a simple numerical calculation game system. Using this system, we pe...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Proposal of Avatar Generating Method by Composition of the Portraits Made by Friends
Recently, the Remote communication through the Internet has been performed actively. And as a remote communication tool, the uses of graphic avatars are especially popular in Japan. However, in many cases, the...
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Chapter
Shape Evaluation Properties in Real Space and Virtual Space
These days, not only designers but also general people have the chance to evaluate the design of products, such as cars, clothes, and electrical appliances, on computer displays or in virtual space. However, t...
