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JANUARY 2009 Volume 129-C Number 1

Title Author Page Extended Summary Analysis of Heart Rate Variability during Breath-Holding Using Fast and Continuous Calculation Method of Frequency and Power Y. Yoshida, K. Yokoyama, & N. Ishii 1 Ensemble Recording of Electrical Activity in Neurons Derived from P19 Embryonal Carcinoma Cells Y. Takayama, A. Saito, H. Moriguchi, K. Kotani, & Y. Jimbo 8 A Model for Extracting Personal Features of an Electroencepahalogram and its Evaluation Method S. Ito, Y. Mitsukura, & M. Fukumi 17 Piezo-Driven Vibrating Insertion Device for Microelectrode Array T. Noda, R. Kanzaki, & H. Takahashi 25 Discussions about "Synthetic Intelligence" in Dissociated Culture System S. N. Kudoh, A. Kiyohara, & T. Taguchi 32 Stability of Networked Control System with Dynamic Quantizer and Data-Driven Zero-Order Hold E. Konaka 46 Optimal Design of IIR Filters Using Linear Semi-Infinite Programming Method T. Yamazaki & K. Suyama 53 Optimal Design of CSD Coefficient FIR Filters Subject to Number of Nonzero Digits Y. Ozaki & K. Suyama 59 Brain Activity while Reading Sentences with Kanji Characters Expressing Emotions - An fMRI Study on Kanji Characters Expressing "Laughter" and "Tears" - M. Yuasa, K. Saito, & N. Mukawa 65 Study on Optimization Method of Quantization Step and the Image Quality Evaluation for Medical Ultrasonic Echo Image Compression by Wavelet Transform V. Khieovongphachanh, K. Hamamoto, & S. Kondo 71 Moving Sound Source Localization Based on Sequential Subspaces Estimation in Actual Room Environments D. Tsuji & K. Suyama 79 Implementation of Target Sound Extraction System in Frequency Domain and its Performance Evaluation in Actual Room Environments M. Kousaka & K. Suyama 87 A New Content-Based Image Retrieval Using the Multidimensional Generalization of Wald-Wolfowitz Runs Test T. Leauhatong, K. Hamamoto, K. Atsuta, & S. Kondo 94 A New Coarse-To-Fine Method for Computing Disparity Images by Sampling Disparity Spaces T. S. Le, K. Hamamoto, K. Atsuta, & S. Kondo 103 Fast Incremental Algorithm of Simple Principal Component Analysis T. Oyama, S. G. Karungaru, S. Tsuge, Y. Mitsukura, & M. Fukumi 112 Text Classification Using the Sum of Frequency Ratios of Word and N-gram over Categories M. Suzuki & S. Hirasawa 118 An Improved Hybrid Recommender System Using Multi-Based Clustering Method S. Puntheeranurak & H. Tsuji 125 Construction of "Analects of Confucius" Knowledge Base Including Pragmatics Information Y. Yang, S. Tsuchiya, & F. Ren 133 Autonomous Implant Sensor Position Measurement by Using Human Voxel Data H. Kobayashi & T. Hamagami 140 Non-Inverted Buck-Boost Converters with Dual Delta Sigma Modulators Y. Kobori, M. Kono, T. Shimizu, & H. Kobayashi 153 A Study on Adaptive Noise Canceller Using Linear Phase Filter M. Kobayashi & C. Wang 159 Design Method of Multi-Input Multi-Output Minimum-Phase State Control System with Decoupling and Feedforward Compensation T. Tomaru & Y. Mori 164 Design Method of Multi-Input Multi-Output Delay Time Control System with Feedforward Compensation T. Tomaru & Y. Mori 172 Simulation and Implement and Verification for Indoor Balloon Robot T. Takaya, H. Kawamura, M. Yamamoto, & A. Ohuchi 181

FEBRUARY 2009 Volume 129-C Number 2

Title Author Page Extended Summary Fabrication and Estimation of Novel Micro Liquid Rotor that Operates with Surface-Acoustic-Wave T. Saiki, K. Okada, & Y. Utsumi 219 Photoemission Study of the Au-SrTiO3(100) Surface Y. Haruyama, Y. Aiura, H. Bando, & S. Matsui 225 Photoemission Study on Natural Oxidation of Cu3Au with Synchrotron Radiation M. Souwa, D. Yamazaki, M. Okada, A. Yoshigoe, Y. Teraoka, & T. Kasai 229 Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases by Biomarkers J. Kido, M. Hino, M. Bando, & Y. Hiroshima 233 Coarse-Grained Analysis of Crystalline Defects Caused by Ion Beam Irradiation: PM (Pixel Mapping) Method S. T. Nakagawa 238 Microfabrication of Poly(tetrafluoroethylene) Using SR Direct Etching S. Yamamoto, Y. Ukita, K. Mochiji, & Y. Utsumi 244 Extreme Ultraviolet Source Using Laser-Produced Li Plasma A. Nagano, S. Amano, S. Miyamoto, & T. Mochizuki 249 High-Brightness Electron Sources for a Next Generation Light Source by an Energy Recovery Linac H. Iijima, R. Nagai, N. Nishimori, & R. Hajima 253 SR Direct Etching of PTFE and its Application to Millimeter-Wave PTFE-Fulled Waveguide M. Kishihara, Y. Ukita, S. Yamamoto, I. Ohta, & Y. Utsumi 259 Neural Signal Transmission Measurements with a Conductive Polymer Microelectrode Array A. Shimada, N. Kasai, Y. Furukawa, T. Nyberg, & K. Torimitsu 267 Development of Multi-Analytes DNA Microchip by Using 3-D Nanoprototyping Fabrication Method D. Fukuoka, T. Ikeda, & Y. Utsumi 272 A Novel Micromixer with Three-Dimensionally Cross-Linked Capillary Array Structure Fabricated by Deep X-ray Lithography S. Kondo, Y. Ukita, K. Fujiwara, & Y. Utsumi 277 Application of Microchip Electrophoresis for Clinical Tests S. Yatsushiro & M. Kataoka 282 New Design and Development of Size-Selected Gas Cluster SIMS K. Moritani, M. Hashinokuchi, G. Mukai, & K. Mochiji 288 Oscillation Condition of Quartz-Oscillating Circuit in High Frequency (1) T. Sato, H. Tanaka, & Y. Kanno 296 Feature Extraction for Mental Fatigue and Relaxation States Based on Systematic Evaluation Considering Individual Difference L. Chen, T. Sugi, S. Shirakawa, J. Zou, & M. Nakamura 302 Finite State Machine with Adaptive Electromyogram (EMG) Feature Extraction to Drive Meal Assistance Robot X. Zhang, X. Wang, B. Wang, T. Sugi, & M. Nakamura 308 A Trial on Implementation of Distance Estimation Method Based on Standing Wave of Audible Sound N. Ohmata, T. Uebo, N. Nakasako, & T. Shinohara 314 Slow Pain Generation Model Caused by Mechanical Stimulus Based on the Laminated Structure of Skin N. Matsunaga, S. Akayama, & S. Kawaji 320 Brain Activities Associated with Graphic Emoticons: An fMRI Study �\ The Effect of Abstract Faces in Communication over the Computer Network �\ M. Yuasa, K. Saito, & N. Mukawa 328 Emergence of Opinion Leaders Based on Agent Model and its Impact to Stock Prices T. Misawa, K. Suzuki, Y. Okano, & T. Shimokawa 336 Real Time Updating Genetic Network Programming for Adapting to the Change of Stock Prices Y. Chen, S. Mabu, K. Shimada, & K. Hirasawa 344 A Cooperative Estimation Method by Visualizing Inter-Module Relations in the Reuse-Based Embedded Software Development and its Evaluation H. Kambe, H. Mitsui, & H. Koizumi 355 Assured Evacuation Guide with Mobile Terminal Communication and RFID System under Lack of Power Supply H. Ishii, F. Harada, H. Takada, & H. Shimakawa 366 A Model-Based Method to Design an Application Common Platform for Enterprise Information Systems A. Ishihara, H. Furuta, T. Yamaoka, K. Seo, & S. Nishida 376

MARCH 2009 Volume 129-C Number 3

Title Author Page Extended Summary A Dividing Ratio Changeable Digital PLL with Low Jitter Using a Multiphase Clock Divider K. Fujimoto, M. Yahara, & H. Sasaki 399 A Design Method of Fluency FIR Filters with Steep Cut Off -Towards Small Hardware- S. Kawasaki, K. Katagishi, K. Toraichi, & H. Murakami 406 Performance Analysis of Frequency Shift Keyed Signals in a Sonar Ranging System T. Kodama, K. Nakahira, Y. Koyama, & J. Murakami 418 A Model Following Control System for Nonlinear Descriptor Systems Using Stable Assignment of Invariant Zeros L. Zhao & S. Okubo 424 Parameter Optimization of Model Predictive Control by PSO R. Suzuki, F. Kawai, C. Nakazawa, T. Matsui, & E. Aiyoshi 432 Design of Dynamic Feedback Gain Based on Estimate of Data Dropout Rate in Networked Control Systems Y. Ohta & E. Konaka 441 Optimal Memoryless Regulator of Large Scale Systems with Time-Delays in the Interconnections and the States via Decentralized Control T. Matsuki & T. Kubo 451 A Novel Maximum Neural Network with Stochastic Dynamics for N-Queens Problems J. Yi, G. Yang, Z. Zhang, & Z. Tang 459 Control of a Tripedal Robot Walking with a Shuffle A. Torii, A. Ueda, & K. Doki 467 A System for Recommending Tags of Images Using Co-Occurrence of Tags and Similar Images N. Sezaki & K. Kise 475 A Fast Template Matching Using Adaptive Window Skipping Method Considering Position of Reference Template F. Toyama, K. Shoji, & J. Miyamichi 481 A Restoration of the Image Contaminated with the Photon Shot Noise by an M-Transform Method K. Hoshino, M. Takaichi, & T. Nishimura 491 A Study of Lane Detection Algorithm for Personal Vehicle K. Kobayashi, K. Watanabe, T. Ohkubo, & Y. Kurihara 497 Flexible Job-Shop Scheduling Problem by Genetic Algorithm K. Ida & K. Oka 505 Selective Integration of Local-Feature Detector by Boosting for Pedestrian Detection K. Nishida & T. Kurita 512 Map Retrieval Based on Geometric Spatial Relations T. Shimizu, M. Ikezaki, T. Ushiama, & T. Watanabe 522 A Proposal of an Extended Method of IP Trace-Back for Distributed Denial of Service Attacks Using Dynamic Marking Scheme K. Koga, N. Okazaki, A. Watanabe, & M. R. Park 532 FACT-Graph: Trend Visualization by Frequency and Co-Occurrence R. Saga, M. Terachi, & H. Tsuji 545 A Study of AC link and DC link Method for Wind Power Generation Connected to Electric Power System K. Yukita, S. Washizu, H. Nakano, A. Torii, A. Ueda, Y. Goto, & K. Ichiyanagi 553

APRIL 2009 Volume 129-C Number 4

Title Author Page Extended Summary Multi-QoS Criteria Based Selection of Web Services by Using AHP Approach V. X. Tran, H. Tsuji, & R. Masuda 575 The Early Phase Discharge and Luminescence Area Characteristics of the La0.5Sr0.5CoO3 as a Cathode T. Ichibakase 589 Ablation Process of Silica Glass Induced by Laser Plasma Soft X-ray Irradiation T. Makimura, T. Fujimori, S. Torii, H. Niino, & K. Murakami 595 Dispersion Compensating Square Photonic Crystal Fiber for Optical Communication Systems S. F. Kaijage, Y. Namihira, N. H. Hai, F. Begum, S. M. A. Razzak, T. Kinjo, K. Miyagi, & N. Zou 601 Phase Noise Characteristics of Oscillator Circuits Emphasizing Impedance Matching T. Imaike, Y. Sakuta, & Y. Sekine 608 Expert Knowledge-Based Automatic Sleep Stage Determination by Multi-Valued Decision Making Method B. Wang, T. Sugi, F. Kawana, X. Wang, & M. Nakamura 614 Discrimination of Breast Tumors in Ultrasonic Images by Classifier Ensemble Trained with AdaBoost A. Takemura, A. Shimizu, & K. Hamamoto 620 Stabilizing Predictive Visual Feedback Control for Fixed Camera Systems T. Murao, H. Kawai, & M. Fujita 630 A Few Comments on Visual Systems of Ship Handling Simulator for Sea Pilot's Training - On Training for Entering a Port - K. Murai, T. Okazaki, & Y. Hayashi 639 Construction of Intelligent Massage System Based on Human Skin-Muscle Elasticity T. Teramae, D. Kushida, F. Takemori, & A. Kitamura 646 Self-Reconfiguration Planning of Robot Embodiment for Inherent Safe Performance M. Uchida, A. Nozawa, H. Asano, H. Onogaki, T. Mizuno, Y. Park, H. Ide, & S. Yokoyama 653 Classification of Defect Spatial Signatures Using Independent Component Analysis and Estimation of Process / Tool Malfunctions Using ƒÔ2 Test and Exact Test E. Yamada, K. Imai, & T. Toyoshima 663 Improvements of Scheduled Model Predictive Control and its Application to Pneumatic Systems Y. Wakasa, S. Nakamura, K. Tanaka, & T. Akashi 671 A High-Speed, High-Accuracy Optical Position Sensor Integrated with an Analog and Digital Signal-Processing Circuit K. Ohtani & M. Baba 678 Automatic Color Conversion Method for Color-Defective Vision about Presentation Slides S. Yokota, A. Sasaki, H. Hashimoto, & Y. Ohyama 686 Synthesis of Facial Image with Expression Based on Muscular Contraction Parameters Using Linear Muscle and Sphincter Muscle S. Ahn & S. Ozawa 696 Counting of Passing Persons with Different Moving Ways in Horizontal View Scene Y. Terada & F. Saitoh 703 Color Feature Extraction of the Regions Using the GA for the Scenery Image Retrieval Y. Mitsukura, K. Sakamoto, H. Fukai, S. Yoshimori, S. Ito, & M. Fukumi 710 Two Proposed Algorithms for Re-Entrant Flow Shop Problem K. Abe & K. Ida 720 An Efficient Learning Method for the Layered Neural Networks Based on the Selection of Training Data and Input Characteristics of an Output Layer Unit I. Taguchi & Y. Sugai 726 A Reinforcement Learning Model with Function of Generating Macro-Actions in Grid-World Maze Problems and a Study on its Learning Property H. Onda & S. Ozawa 735 A Cooperation Support Method between Discussion Space and Activity Space in Collaborative Learning and its Experimental Evaluation D. Tilwaldi, S. Kaneko, T. Hosomura, T. Dasai, H. Mitsui, & H. Koizumi 744 A Consideration on Service Business Model for Saving Energy and Reduction of CO2 Emissions Using Inverters M. Kosaka & T. Yabutani 755

MAY 2009 Volume 129-C Number 5

Title Author Page Extended Summary A Rotational Registration Method by Using Local Consistency of Point Dispersion Considering Defect Types T. Urano, S. Kaneko, H. Takauji, T. Tanaka, S. Maeda, H. Shibuya, & M. Yoshida 778 A Proposal and Implement of Detection and Reconstruction Method of Contact Shape with Horizon View Camera for Calligraphy Education Support System K. Tobitani, K. Yamamoto, & K. Kato 786 Research of On-Road Obstacle Detection and Risk Degree Demonstration by Analyzing Difference between Model Flow Field and Observed Optical Flow Field T. Yamanaka, M. Kashima, K. Sato, M. Watanabe, & J. Ogata 792 High Speed and Accurate Posture Estimation of Human Hand Using Multilevel Database T. Tanimoto, M. Tomida, D. Mori, N. Igo, & K. Hoshino 800 Object Recognition Using Boosted Oriented Filter Based Local Descriptors J. J. Yokono & T. Poggio 806 A Contour-Based Moving Object Detection M. Yokoyama & T. Poggio 812 An Asbestos Detection Method from Microscope Images Using Support Vector Random Field of Local Color Features Y. Moriguchi, K. Hotta, & H. Takahashi 818 Traffic Sign Recognition Using SIFT Features M. Takaki & H. Fujiyoshi 824 Context Based Prior Probability Estimation of Object Appearance Y. Suzuyama, K. Hotta, & H. Takahashi 832 Simultaneously Execution of Target Detection, Posture Estimation, and Tracking of 3D Objects by Parametric Eigenspace Method Embedded Particle Filter M. Obata, T. Nishida, H. Miyagawa, & F. Ohkawa 838 Object Detection Based on Fast and Low-Memory Hybrid Background Model A. Shimada & R. Taniguchi 846 High-Sensitivity Detection of Slight Deformation Using Multiple SEM Images T. Honda, K. Obara, M. Harada, & M. Ikeda 853 Count Method of Leaves on the Surface of a River Using Image Processing F. Tsutsumi & Y. Tateda 861 Study of Decision Index for Ignition Timing of Slag Melting Burner H. Murata, C. Nakajima, & H. Watanabe 870 Quantitative Evaluation of Motion of Awa Odori Dance by Three Dimensional Sensor K. Terada & T. Fukuhara 876 Counting Pedestrians by Time Required for Gate Passage C. Nakajima, Y. Shinohara, & T. Setta 885 Improvement in the Accuracy of Matching by Different Feature Subspaces in Traffic Sign Recognition A. Ihara, H. Fujiyoshi, M. Takaki, H. Kumon, & Y. Tamatsu 893 Automatic Reading of an Analogue Meter Using Image Processing Techniques Y. Fujita & Y. Hamamoto 901 3D-Shape Measurement Based on Defocus Characteristic Y. Mochiduki, K. Aoki, & H. Koshimizu 909 Development of Failsafe Camera System for Fastening Work in Manufacturing Scene S. Shimizu, H. Hirayu, & H. Asai 916 A Fast Hough Transform Based on a Sine-Three-Term-Recurrence M. Numada & H. Koshimizu 923 Recognition of Road Contours Using Delineators at Night S. Shimizu, H. Fujiyoshi, H. Sakai, T. Kanade, & Y. Iwahori 932 Mouth Motion Recognition for Intelligent Room Using DP Matching T. Nakanishi, K. Terabayashi, & K. Umeda 940 Hierarchical Object Category Recognition Technique for Image Based Search System T. Minagawa & H. Saito 947 Automatic Generation of Wide Dynamic Range Image without Pseudo-Edge Using Integration of Multi-Steps Exposure Images G. Migiyama, A. Sugimura, A. Osa, & H. Miike 956 Effective Feature Extraction for Character Recognition from Low Resolution Images H. Ohta & K. Yamamoto 963 3D Measurement Method Using RGB Pattern Projection K. Wataoka & S. Oe 970 Visual Tracking of an Object with its Motion Information A. Shimeno, S. Uchida, R. Kurazume, R. Taniguchi, & T. Hasegawa 977 Robust Texture Feature Extraction Method for Geometrical and Illumination Distortions N. Takao, Z. Liu, & S. Wada 985 A New Correlation-Based Watermarking Method Using Wavelet Tree and Mathematical Morphology K. Sepsirisuk, K. Hamamoto, K. Atsuta, & S. Kondo 993

JUNE 2009 Volume 129-C Number 6

Title Author Page Extended Summary Convergent Floating Thresholding for Image Extraction J. Yamaguchi & K. Kunishi 1010 A Method for Counting Multidirection Passer-by by Using Circular Space-Time Image K. Terada & K. Matsubara 1016 The Luminescence Characteristics of the La0.5Sr0.5CoO3 Cathode with the Addition of Aluminum Oxide T. Ichibakase 1026 The Suppression of Discharge Area Shrinkage of the La0.5Sr0.5CoO3 Cathode by Use of Insulator T. Ichibakase 1033 Photonic Crystal Fiber with Ultra-Flattened Chromatic Dispersion, Low Confinement and Bending Losses-Photonic Crystal Fibers with Ultra-Flattened Chromatic Dispersion would be Useful for Optical Communication Systems- F. Begum, Y. Namihira, S. Kaijage, S. M. A. Razzak, N. H. Hai, T. Kinjo, K. Miyagi, & N. Zou 1039 Characteristics of the Ti:LiNbO3 Waveguide Light Amplifiers Made by Er/Yb Co-Dope Technique K. Kishioka & T. Yamamoto 1047 Remote Respiration Monitoring Using Ultra-Wideband Microwave Sensor K. Higashikatsuragi, Y. Nakahata, I. Matsunami, & A. Kajiwara 1056 Development of a 3-D Measuring System for Upper Limb Movements Using Image Processing K. Ogata, T. Toume, & R. Nakanishi 1062 Design of Model Reference Adaptive Control for Nonlinear Multivariable Systems Y. Mutoh 1070 Operationality Improvement Control of Electric Power Assisted Wheelchair by Fuzzy Algorithm Considering Posture Angle H. Murakami, H. Seki, H. Minakata, & S. Tadakuma 1077 High Accurate Detection of Inclined Cracks in Concrete Structures Using an Acceleration Pickup H. Fujimoto, S. Miyoshi, M. Okamoto, & S. Tanaka 1087 Attitude Detection Method of Nano Satellite HIT-SAT by Fluctuation of Received Signal Strength T. Sato, R. Mitsuhashi, S. Satori, & I. Sasaki 1094 Controller Reduction by the Block Balanced Realization with Frequency-Weightings for ***** -Controllers S. Usui, M. Kono, T. Nagado, & M. Yokomichi 1101 Stability and Feedback Design of a Class of Time-Delay Systems with Discontinuity: Functional Differential Inclusion-Based Approach J. Zhang & T. Shen 1108 A Proposal of Predictive Reinforcement Learning Realizing Moving Obstacle Avoidance M. Takeda & T. Nagao 1115 AHP for Risk Management Based on Expected Utility Theory R. Azuma & H. Miyagi 1123 Telecommunication Support System Using Keywords and Their Relevant Information in Videoconferencing -Presentation Method for Keeping Audience's Concentration at Distance Lectures K. Asai, K. Kondo, H. Kobayashi, & F. Saito 1129 Active Net Model by Multiple Nets Methods N. Yabuki, Y. Sumi, F. Namba, & T. Tsukutani 1140 A Reduction Method of Photon Shot Noise on CMOS Image Sensor Based on Local Brightness Distribution J. Kitamura, H. Katsuma, & T. Nishimura 1147 A Simulation of the Footsteps Illusion Using a Reaction Diffusion Model K. Miura, A. Osa, & H. Miike 1156 Calibration Method for a Structured Light Rangefinder Using a Reference Plane K. Yamauchi, H. Saito, & Y. Sato 1162 Work Function for Applications-How Work Function is Determined, Modified and Applied for Band Alignment- M. Yoshitake & S. Yagyu 1169

JULY 2009 Volume 129-C Number 7

Title Author Page Extended Summary Development of Remote Sensing Technology for Hydrogen Gas Concentration Measurement Using Raman Scattering Effect H. Ninomiya, I. Asahi, S. Sugimoto, & Y. Shimamoto 1181 Study on Non-Thermal Ablation Process of Silica Glass Using Laser Plasma Soft X-rays toward Nanomachining S. Torii, T. Fujimori, T. Makimura, H. Niino, & K. Murakami 1186 Development of Laser Based Remote Sensing System for Inner-Concrete Defects Y. Shimada & O. Kotyaev 1192 A Pulse-Type Hardware Neural Network with STDP for Memory of Temporal Sequences Patterns R. Shimizu, K. Saeki, & Y. Sekine 1198 Measurement of Plethysmogram and Statistical Method for Analysis T. Shimizu 1205 Gait Evaluation of Overground Walking and Treadmill Walking Using Compass-Type Walking Model Y. Nagata, M. Yamamoto, & S. Funabiki 1212 High Brightness of Orange Fiber Laser Photocoagulator K. Hayashi 1220 Development of Semi-Separated Co-Culture System for Electrical Stimulation and Extracellular Recording of Sympathetic Neuron and Cardiomyocyte A. Takeuchi, H. Moriguchi, K. Kotani, J. Lee, M. Noshiro, & Y. Jimbo 1225 Micropatterning of Neurite Outgrowth in vitro Using Micropipette Drawing M. Goto, H. Moriguchi, Y. Takayama, K. Kotani, & Y. Jimbo 1231 Decreasing Computational Cost of Dynamic Programmings Based on Symbolic Binary Coding Scheme by Algebraic Computation T. Inamoto, C. Ohta, H. Tamaki, & H. Murao 1237 Particle Swarm Optimization via Successive Optimization in Its Parameter Space C. Qian & K. Yasuda 1246 A Plant Control Technology Using Reinforcement Learning Method with Automatic Reward Adjustment T. Eguchi, T. Sekiai, A. Yamada, S. Shimizu, & M. Fukai 1253 Development of a Waiting Time Prediction System for Hospitals A. Ogawa, K. Maki, N. Esumi, H. Asahara, S. Kawauchi, & Y. Takeuchi 1264 Border Detection of Common Carotid Artery Using Hough Transform Y. Koya & Y. Nagahara 1269 Factory Built-in Type Simplified OCT System for Industrial Application T. Shiina, S. Miyazaki, & T. Honda 1276 Swing Up Control of the Acrobot Using Genetic Programming R. Fukushima & E. Uezato 1282 Interactive Interface with Evolutionary Eye Sensing and Physiological Knowledge T. Akashi, Y. Wakasa, K. Tanaka, S. Karungaru, & M. Fukumi 1288 A DFT-Based Method of Feature Extraction for Palmprint Recognition H. K. Choge, S. G. Karungaru, S. Tsuge, & M. Fukumi 1296 Abnormality Detection in Multi-Channel Time-Series Data Using Higher-Order Local Autocorrelation Features H. Araki, M. Murakawa, T. Kobayashi, T. Higuchi, H. Kubota, & N. Otsu 1305 Network-Based Community Brings forth Sustainable Society T. Kikuchi 1311 Analysis on Gene Expression Data Using Confidence Margin M. Yoshioka, N. Shimoda, & S. Omatu 1319 Hour-Glass Neural Network Based Daily Money Flow Estimation for Automatic Teller Machines S. Karungaru, T. Akashi, M. Nakano, & M. Fukumi 1325 Particle Swarm Optimization Using Velocity Control N. Nakagawa, A. Ishigame, & K. Yasuda 1331 Profit Sharing Using a Dynamic Reinforcement Function Considering Expectation Value of Reinforcement D. Tamashima, S. Koakutsu, T. Okamoto, & H. Hirata 1339 Dynamic Asset Portfolio Optimization by Using GA Y. Orito, H. Yamamoto, M. Inoguchi, & S. Sugizaki 1348 A Local Linear Wavelet Neural Network Based on a Bayesian Design Method K. Kobayashi, M. Obayashi, & T. Kuremoto 1356 Performance of Extended Local Clustering Organization (LCO) for Large Scale Job-Shop Scheduling Problem (JSP) Y. Konno & K. Suzuki 1363 An Information System for Children Tracking on the Way to and Back from School Y. Okamura, T. Yamano, H. Kubota, & T. Doumen 1371 Numerical Study for Multi-Viewpoint DEA Model S. Aoki, Y. Sato, & H. Tsuji 1383 Adjust Method of Nonlinear Gain in Four-Wheel Steering Control Using Sliding Mode Control M. Kasahara, Y. Kanai, R. Shiraki, & Y. Mori 1389 Automatic Optical Phase Identification of Microdrill Bits in Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing G. Duan, Y. Chen, & T. Sukekawa 1397 Development of a Remote Consultation System Using Avatar Technology T. Ohnishi, H. Yajima, & J. Sawamoto 1408 An Improved PSM Filter for Removing Impulse Noise H. Wasaki, J. Lu, & T. Yahagi 1416 A New Framework of Removing Salt and Pepper Impulse Noise for the Noisy Image Including Many Noise-Free White and Black Pixels S. Li, C. Wang, Y. Li, L. Wang, S. Sakata, H. Sekiya, & S. Kuroiwa 1427 Extraction Method of Brain Regions Using Balloon models for Diagnosis Support of Alzheimer-Type Dementia M. Ito, M. Nishida, & I. Namura 1435 Synchronization Phenomena Observed in Coupled Oscillator with Interrupted Characteristics S. Tomonaga, H. Kitajima, & T. Kousaka 1444

AUGUST 2009 Volume 129-C Number 8

Title Author Page Extended Summary Variability Analysis of MOS Differential Amplifier M. Aoki, K. Seto, T. Yamawaki, & S. Tanaka 1454 Current-Mode LC Simulation Type Highpass Filter H. Miyake, M. Okine, S. Takagi, & T. Sato 1459 A Current-Subtraction-Type Offset-Cancellation Technique for Comparator Circuit and its Application for Flash-Type ADC K. Ono, M. Segami, & M. Hotta 1465 Effect of Common-Mode Input Voltage in a High-Precision Predictive Switched- Capacitor Amplifier T. Kawana & H. Yoshizawa 1471 On a Design of 5GHz Linear Power Amplifier with MOS Process K. Fukuda, T. Ohno, & C. Muto 1476 Analysis and Design of Inverter-Type Gm-C Bandpass Filter H. Lin, T. Tanabe, H. San, & H. Kobayashi 1483 Improvement of Subthreshold MOSFET Characteristics Employing Field Effect Bipolar Transistor K. Takakubo & H. Takakubo 1490 PTAT Voltage Generator under Ultra Low Power Supply with Two Subthreshold MOSFETs between Rails K. Takakubo & H. Takakubo 1499 Body Effect Compensation Method on Two Subthreshold MOSFETs Citcuitry between Rails K. Takakubo, R. Shimoda, & H. Takakubo 1505 Low-Voltage Variable Gain Current Amplifier for High-Voltage Signal Processing N. Retdian, J. Zhang, T. Sato, & S. Takagi 1511 A High-Performance CMOS Bias-Offset Linear Transconductor F. Matsumoto, T. Miyazawa, S. Nakamura, & Y. Noguchi 1518 Substrate Noise Cancellation Circuit Using Cancellation Points H. Suzuki, K. Wada, & Y. Tadokoro 1527 Low Power Active Inductor Using Symmetrical Structure T. Sato, S. Takagi, & N. Fujii 1534 Junior Electronics Workshops and Their Questionnaires Reviews C. Muto, S. Maruta, K. Noyori, & M. Yanaida 1541 Nonlinear Constant Measurement for Single Mode Optical Fibers Using Sinusoidally Modulated Signal SPM (SM-SPM) Method K. Miyagi & Y. Namihira 1555 Estimation of METs by Accelerometers while Walking and Running Y. Kurihara, K. Watanabe, & M. Yoneyama 1562 Two-Degreeds-of-Freedom Generalized Minimum Variance Control for MIMO System with Multiple Time Delays Y. Mori, A. Takaki, & M. Doi 1569 Indoor Mobile Robot Navigation by Central Following Based on Monocular Vision T. Saitoh, N. Tada, & R. Konishi 1576 Adaptive Rate Control for Video Playback with iSCSI T. Fujiura, M. Isamu, & Y. Ishibashi 1585 Function Labeling for Unparsed Chinese Text C. Yuan, F. Ren, X. Wang, & Y. Zhong 1593 A Discussion of Possibility of Reinforcement Learning Using Event-Related Potential in BCI Y. Yamagishi, T. Tsubone, & Y. Wada 1601

SEPTEMBER 2009 Volume 129-C Number 9

Title Author Page Extended Summary Development of Remote Measurement System for Studying Electronic Circuits on Web Browser T. Yoshitomi, M. Ohchi, S. Sasaki, & T. Furukawa 1635 FDTD Calculation of FM-Band Crosstalks between Perpendicular Traces on Printed Circuit Board with Ground-Pattern Slits H. Ueyama, T. Maeno, A. Hirata, J. Wang, & O. Fujiwara 1642 Decoding-Accuracy-Based Sequential Dimensionality Reduction of Spatio-Temporal Neural Activities A. Funamizu, R. Kanzaki, & H. Takahashi 1648 A Design Scheme of Bilateral Teleoperation of Constrained System with Time Delay Y. Kawai & M. Fujita 1655 Improvement of the Owner Distinction Method for Healing-Type Pet Robots H. Nambo, H. Kimura, M. Hara, K. Abe, & T. Tajima 1662 H Controller Reduction by D-R Iteration Method Based on the Free-Parameter T. Nagado, K. Kinoshita, & K. Asato 1669 A Study on Brain Mapping Technique Based on Hierarchical Decomposition Analysis K. Oura 1675 Delay-Dependent Feedback Control of Printing Positioning in Multi-Color Printing Lines H. Komatsu, T. Yoshida, T. Shen, & Y. Muto 1682 Action Generation Model Based on Changes in State Patterns M. Gouko, N. Tomi, T. Nagano, & K. Ito 1690 A Fast Medical 3D Image Registration Method Based on a Parametric Representation Y. Mekada, K. Hirasawa, K. Sumi, & H. Murase 1699 A Support System for Mouse Operations Using Eye-Gaze Input K. Abe, Y. Nakayama, S. Ohi, & M. Ohyama 1705 Real Time Method to Detect the Waving Drive from a Single Camera T. Teshima, H. Saito, S. Ozawa, K. Yamamoto, & T. Ihara 1714 Noise Reduction of Acoustic Data of Bill under Noisy Environment Using Adaptive Digital Filter and Neural Network T. Motooki, S. Omatu, M. Yoshioka, & M. Teranishi 1724 A Meta-Parameter Learning Method in Reinforcement Learning Based on Temporal Difference Error H. Mizoue, K. Kobayashi, T. Kuremoto, & M. Obayashi 1730 Behavior Learning Based on a Policy Gradient Method: Separation of Environmental Dynamics and State-Values in Policies S. Ishihara & H. Igarashi 1737 An Information System Development Method Combining Business Process Modeling with Executable Modeling and its Evaluation by Prototyping T. Okawa, T. Kaminishi, S. Hirabayashi, R. Suzuki, H. Mitsui, & H. Koizumi 1747 Web Application System with Synthetic Aperture Rader Image Processing for Education Y. Teramoto, Y. Ito, & K. Abe 1759

OCTOBER 2009 Volume 129-C Number 10

Title Author Page Extended Summary Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Frontal Midline Theta Rhythm in EEG during 3-D Maze Task Y. Uehara, K. Tanaka, Y. Uchikawa, & B. S. Kim 1778 A Pattern Analysis of Using Self-Organizing-Maps in a Unspoken Vowel Recognition System Based on Surface Electromyogram H. Fukumoto, Y. Noguchi, M. Ohchi, & T. Furukawa 1785 Development of Pointing Device Using DC-Coupled Electrooculogram H. Uchitomi & J. Hori 1792 Selection of Brain-Machine-Interface Decoder Depending on Dispersiveness of Neural Activity A. Funamizu, R. Kanzaki, & H. Takahashi 1801 Study on Physiological Indexes during Mental Focus Task - Comparison between Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, Electroencephalography, Heart Rate Variability and Peripheral Arterial Tonometry - H. Ogata, Y. Ishii, T. Mukai, H. Ohnishi, & T. Yagi 1808 Relationship between Evoked and Spontaneous Activity in Cultured Neuronal Circuits A. Kiyohara, T. Taguchi, & S. N. Kudoh 1815 Method of Menu Selection by Gaze Movement Using AC EOG Signals S. Kanoh, R. Futami, T. Yoshinobu, & N. Hoshimiya 1822 Investigation of Methods for Extracting Features Related to Motor Imagery and Resting States in EEG-Based BCI System I Putu Susila, S. Kanoh, K. Miyamoto, & T. Yoshinobu 1828 Unsupervised Learning of Central Cases of Audio-Visual Events K. Nishibori, T. Matsumoto, Y. Takeuchi, H. Kudo, & N. Ohnishi 1834 Experimental Evaluation of Auditory Cognition's Effects on Visual Cognition of Video T. Kamitani, K. Haruki, & M. Matsuda 1845 Study on the Relationship between Usability and Number of Buttons of an Interface Console M. Miyakawa, N. Koyama, & Y. Maeda 1853 Development of Haptic Display Actuated with Magnetorheological Fluid and Artificial Muscle (HAMA Device) S. Kikuchi & K. Hamamoto 1859 Proposal of Non-Contact Type Interface of Command Input Using Lip Motion Features Y. Sato, Y. Kageyama, & M. Nishida 1865 Electric Wheelchair Controlled by Human Body Motion Interface S. Yokota, H. Hashimoto, Y. Ohyama, & J.- H. She 1874 Emotion Estimation Algorithm from Facial Image Analyses of e-Learning Users A. Shigeta, T. Koike, T. Kurokawa, & K. Nosu 1881 A Pitch Extraction Method with High Frequency Resolution for Singing Evaluation H. Takeuchi, M. Hoguro, & T. Umezaki 1889 Sign Language Recognition Based on Position and Movement Using Multi-Stream HMM M. Nishida, M. Maebatake, I. Suzuki, Y. Horiuchi, & S. Kuroiwa 1902 Characterization of a Seaweed-Water Mixture in a Seaweed Processing Plant by Means of a Multiple Light Emitting Diode System F. Nagai, H. Ito, Y. Noro, & T. Takeo 1908 User-Oriented Selection of the Optimal Internet Server and Estimation of Downloading Time K. Utsu & H. Ishii 1914 In vitro Reconstruction of Visual Information-Processing System Using Co-Cultured Retina and Superior Colliculus S. Hirota, H. Moriguchi, Y. Takayama, & Y. Jimbo 1923 Discrete Time Models of Unilateral Time Delay Systems T. Izumi 1929 A Method Creating High Definition Images by Bilateral Filter Y. Tsuzaki, S. Omatu, & M. Yoshioka 1936 Tracking Method of Moving Object by Dynamic Image Processing Based on Radial Reach Filter N. Wajima, S. Takahashi, M. Itoh, Y. Satoh, & S. Kaneko 1942 Image Processing Method for Automatic Straight Line Travel of an Agricultural Vehicle K. Hanawa, Y. Hamada, E. Makino, & S. Kaneko 1949 An Application of Wedelin's Method to Railway Crew Scheduling Problem R. Miura, J. Imaizumi, N. Fukumura, & S. Morito 1958

NOVEMBER 2009 Volume 129-C Number 11

Title Author Page Extended Summary Growth of Semipolar InN on r-plane (10-12) Sapphire by RF-MBE K. Nakatani, K. Kawashima, T. Yamaguchi, D. Muto, T. Araki, & Y. Nanishi 1974 Characteristics of Laminating Transparent Conductive Films Aimed at Nursing Indium Ingredient K. Ikuta, T. Aoki, A. Suzuki, T. Matsushita, & M. Okuda 1978 Properties of Transparent Conductive Zinc Oxide Films Deposited on COP Substrates by PLD Method Y. Ueno, T. Aoki, A. Suzuki, T. Matsushita, & M. Okuda 1981 The Development of the Wavelength Multiplex Fiber Laser by the Oscillation Wavelength Automatic Optimization S. Kannan & M. Yoshida 1985 Spectroscopic Properties of Bi Doped Silica Fiber for Broadband Light Sources E. Kawakami, M. Yoshida, H. Nakano, Y. Fujimoto, M. Nakatsuka, J. Maeda, & H. Kan 1990 Optical Properties of a One-Dimensional Photonic Crystal Containing a Twisted Nematic Liquid Crystal Defect Layer K. Tagashira, H. Yoshida, A. Fujii, & M. Ozaki 1996 Connection Termination Method by Clients in Web Service A. Sato, S. Satake, & H. Inai 2004 Nerve Cell Patterning Using Polytetrafluoroethylene and Poly-D-Lysine M. Kusunoki, Y. Togo, T. Wada, Y. Hashimoto, H. Nishikawa, & S. Hontsu 2014 Fuzzy Control for Omni-Directional Vehicle with Ball Wheels K. Iida, T. Mori, & T. Yasuno 2019 Distance Estimation Based on Interference of Audible Linear Chirp Signal S. Hanabusa, T. Uebo, Y. Tsuchida, T. Shinohara, & N. Nakasako 2027 Decision Support Method with AHP Based on Evaluation Grid Method M. Yumoto 2034 Line Codes for Clock Recovery with Low-Q Filtering Z. Song & Y. Takasaki 2044 Constrained State Estimation for Nonlinear Systems with Non-Gaussain Noise S. Ishihara & M. Yamakita 2050 An Attempt of Nondestructive Imaging of Sugar Distribution inside a Fruit Using Microwaves M. Watanabe & M. Miyakawa 2057 Object Tracking and Classification System Using Agent Search T. Inomata, K. Kimura, & M. Hagiwara 2065 The Effectiveness of Applying Approximate Plane of Brightness Robust to Ambient Light Conditions to View-Based Navigation Y. Hagiwara, S. Shimizu, Y. Choi, Y. Kubota, & K. Watanabe 2074 Proposal of Constraints Analysis Method Based on Network Model for Task Planning T. Tomiyama, T. Sato, T. Morita, & T. Sasaki 2083

DECEMBER 2009 Volume 129-C Number 12

Title Author Page Extended Summary Conservative Estimation of Whole-body Average SAR in Infant Model for 0.3-6GHz Far-Field Exposure A. Hirata, Y. Nagaya, N. Ito, O. Fujiwara, T. Nagaoka, & S. Watanabe 2102 The Codification of Distinctive Mouth Shapes and the Expression Method of Data Concerning Changes in Mouth Shape when Uttering Japanese T. Miyazaki & T. Nakashima 2108 Automatic Measurement with Small Vibration Sensor Using Self-Coupling Effect Y. Nawa, N. Tsuda, & J. Yamada 2115 Discrete Value Control Using Event-Driven Neural Controller H. Itakura & E. Konaka 2121 Study on Macroscopic Relation between Environmental Noise and Road Traffic Flow in Urban Areas Based on Grid Square Data Using GIS K. Tatsuda, Y. Noro, K. Yoshihisa, & K. Kuno 2129 Improvement of Steering Feel of Electric Power Steering System with Variable Gear Transmission System Using Decoupling Control Y. Morita, A. Yokoi, M. Iwasaki, H. Ukai, N. Matsui, N. Ito, N. Uryu, & Y. Mukai 2136 Spectrographic Analysis of Carrion Crow Calls and Their Detection H. Shibuya & Y. Yokota 2144 Real-Time Rendering of Flow of Water Drops on a Windshield Y. Goto, T. Tanaka, & Y. Sagawa 2152 Noise-Coupled AD Modulator with Shared OP-Amp H. San, H. Konagaya, T. Yamada, H. Lin, H. Kobayashi, K. Ando, & C. Murayama 2167 Pseudo-Classicality of Square-Root Measurement T. Sawada & T. S. Usuda 2174 Development of Support System to Acquire Echocardiogram by Extracting Contour of Left Ventricular Wall T. Sakai, T. Yoshinaga, T. Imai, & K. Masuda 2180 Development of a Microdialysis Probe with Multichannel Microelectrodes Y. X. Kato, M. Kashino, & N. Hironaka 2189 Reliable Control Using Disturbance Observer and Equivalent Transfer Function for Position Servo System in Current Feedback Loop Failure K. Ishikawa, T. Nakamura, & H. Osumi 2194 A Design of Discrete-Time Iterative Learning Control Systems for SISO Plants W. Kase 2201 Velocity Measurement by Microcomputer Using Supersonic Wave for Physics Education F. Guo, A. Minato, M. Itaba, & S. Ozawa 2207 Ego-Motion Estimation Using a Vehicle Mounted Monocular Camera K. Yamaguchi, T. Kato, & Y. Ninomiya 2213 Denight: Nighttime Image Enhancement Using Daytime Image A. Yamasaki, T. Kanade, H. Takauji, H. Ohki, & S. Kaneko 2222 A Method for Generating a Post-Encryption XML Schema for Schema Validation at an Intermediary in Multi-hop Web Services K. Nakayama, M. Oba, & N. Komoda 2232

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