Speed Estimation Method for Ultra High Speed Induction Machine Utilizing Rotor Slot Harmonics Appearing in Neutral Point Voltage

..............K. Nishibata, M. Ishida, S. Doki, T. Masuzawa, & M. Fujitsuna 1

Train Timetabling Algorithm Based on Passengers' Demands

..............T. Kunimatsu, C. Hirai, & N. Tomii 10

Quantized Feedback Stabilization of Linear Discrete-Time Systems with Constraints

..............T. Zanma, Y. Yamamoto, & M. Ishida 21

A New Induction Generator Voltage Controller Using Controlled Shunt Capacitor, SVC Magnetic Energy Recovery Switch

..............F. D. Wijaya, T. Isobe, K. Usuki, J. A. Wiik, & R. Shimada 29

Examination of New Vector Control System of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for High-Speed

..............K. Tobari, T. Endo, Y. Iwaji, & Y. Ito 36

Development of Gate Drive Circuit for Next-Generation Ultra High-Speed Switching Devices

..............T. Noguchi, S. Yajima, & H. Komatsu 46

A Simple Design Method Based on Vector Control of AC Machines with LC Filter

..............R. Saito & H. Kubota 53

A Method for Haptic Motion Abstraction and Display Based on Action Force Directionality

..............S. Hyodo & K. Ohnishi 59

A 6.6-kV Transformerless Battery Energy Storage System Based on a Cascade Multilevel PWM Converter: Experimental Verification by a 200-V, 10-kW, 3.6-kWh Laboratory Model

..............S. Inoue, L. Maharjan, J. Asakura, & H. Akagi 67

Position Sensorless Vector Control of Stator Resistance Estimation Function of IPMSM Using Adaptive Identification

..............H. Sugimoto, Y. Noto, T. Kikuchi, & Y. Matsumoto 77

Development of Passive Heat Control System for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Using Electric Double Layer Capacitor

..............Y. Norimatsu, M. Kikuchi, & A. Kanouda 88

Speed Control of General Purpose Engine with Electronic Governor

..............S. Umerujan, T. Gheyret, B. Takigawa, & T. Tsuji 95

Study of a DC-Voltage Equalizing Circuit and a Zero-Sequence Voltage Control Method for a Diode-Clamped Linear Amplifier

..............N. Yamashita & H. Fujita 102

A Salient-Pole Synchronous Generator with Permanent Magnets between the Field Poles

..............Y. Matsui, T. Hayamizu, K. Shima, T. Fukami, R. Hanaoka, & S. Takata 109

A New Analysis about Efficient Drive of Synchronous Reluctance Motors with Core Losses

..............S. Shinnaka & T. Mukai 117

Contactless Linear Electromechanical Actuator: Experimental Verification of the Improved Design

..............A. Lebedev, D. Thakkar, D. Laro, E. Lomonova, & A. Vandenput 119

Evaluation of Influence of Time-Varying Electromagnetic Component in M-EMS on Flow at Free Surface

..............S. Satou & K. Fujisaki 124

Studies on Thrust Characteristic of High-Thrust Spiral Motor

..............T. Kominami & Y. Fujimoto 130

Functionalization of Tactile Sensation for Robot Based on Haptograph and Modal Decomposition

..............Y. Yokokura, S. Katsura, & K. Ohishi 138

Ripple Current Reduction in DC Link Capacitor by Harmonic Control of DC/DC Converter and PWM Inverter

..............T. Okuda, T. Urakabe, Y. Tsunoda, T. Kikunaga, & A. Iwata 144

Micro-Macro Bilateral Control Taking into Account Scaling of Control Gains

..............S. Susa, T. Shimono, & K. Ohnishi 150

Identification of Plant Model of Linear Induction Motors for Traction System - Intended for Use in High-Performance Controller -

..............Y. Nozaki & T. Koseki 158

Development of Simulator Based on Stochastic Switched ARX Model for Refrigeration System with Ice Thermal Storage System

..............T. Shioya & Y. Fujimoto 166

Operation of Vehicles in AGV System and Method for Analyzing the Operation

..............T. Hoshino, K. Tsuboi, K. Yamanaka, & Y. Hamamatsu 173

Examination of Vibration Control of Linear Oscillatory Actuator

..............Y. Bu, R. Aotsuka, & T. Mizuno 184

A New "D-Estimation Method" for Estimating Phase, Frequency, and Amplitude of Frequency-Varying Single-Phase Signals

..............S. Shinnaka 191

On-Line SOC Estimation for Battery of Wireless Tramcar

..............H. Miyamoto, M. Morimoto, & K. Morita 201

A Fuzzy-Based Control Method for Smoothing Power Fluctuations in Substations along High-Speed Railways

..............T. Sugio, M. Yamamoto, & S. Funabiki 207

Energy Storage System Combining a 320-V, 12-F Electric Double Layer Capacitor Bank with a Bidirectional Isolated DC-DC Converter

..............A. Kobayashi, N. M. L. Tan, S. Inoue, & H. Akagi 214

Parking Assistance System Based on Oral Instruction - Experiments Using Elderly Driver -

..............N. Hashimoto, S. Kato, & S. Tsugawa 222

Approximation of Payback Period of Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power Unit for Large Trucks

..............N. Katayama, H. Kamiyama. Y. Kudo, S. Kogoshi, & T. Fukada 228

Proposal of Boost Motor Driver with Electric Double Layer Capacitor

..............H. Matsumoto 230

Dynamic Reduction Effect of CO2 Gas Discharge in Introducing Electric Vehicles

..............B. Liu & T. Inaba 232

Robust High-Speed Positioning Servo System Based on Disturbance Observer

..............M. Sazawa, K. Ohishi, & S. Katsura 235

Investigation and Improvement of Torque Response of Control System Based on Direct Torque Control in Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors

..............Y. Inoue, S. Morimoto, & M. Sanada 243

Protection Method of Magnetic Energy Recovery Switch Applied to Series Compensation in Power Systems

..............J. A. Wiik, F. D. Wijaya, & R. Shimada 252

Input Power Factor Control of Three-Phase to Three-Phase Matrix Converters

..............S. Ishikawa & T. Takeshita 258

A New Identity Dimensional D-State Observer for Sensorless Drive of Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motors

..............S. Shinnaka 267

Sensorless Sinusoidal Wave Drive for Control of Power Factor of PM Motor by Detection of Inverter Bus Current

..............M. Matsushita, H. Kameyama, Y. Ikeboh, & S. Morimoto 281

New Method for Controlling Large Fan of Thermal Power Plant Boiler Using Inverter in Abnormal State

..............N. Matsui & F. Kurokawa 289

A Study of Current Waveform Analysis for PWM Inverter-Fed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Based on Harmonic Reactance

..............M. Kimura, K. Ide, & H. Mikami 297

A Resonant Gate-Drive Circuit for Fast High-Voltage Power Semiconductor Devices with Optical Isolation of Both Control Signal and Power Supply

..............M. Ishigaki & H. Fujita 303

Estimation of Rotor Position in a 3-Phase SRM at Standstill and Low Speeds

..............A. Komatsuzaki, T. Bamba, & I. Miki 311

Method for Bandwidth Compression and Transmission of Environmental Information in Bilateral Teleoperation

..............R. Kubo & K. Ohnishi 319

A Calculation Method of Equivalent Circuit Constants of Synchronous Machines Considering Field Transient Characteristics Using DC Decay Testing Method with Open and Shorted Field Windings

..............T. Kano, Y. Watanabe, T. Ara, & T. Matsumura 325

Compact Three-Degree-of-Freedom Planar Actuator with Two Sets of Three-Phase Currents Capable of Driving over Large Displacements in Yaw Direction

..............Y. Ueda & H. Ohsaki 332

Rail Brake System Using a Linear Induction Motor for Dynamic Braking

..............Y. Sakamoto, T. Kashiwagi, M. Tanaka, H. Hasegawa, T. Sasakawa, & N. Fujii 342

Soft-Switched Neutral-Point-Clamped Single-Phase Boost Rectifier

..............R. Itoh & K. Ishizaka 350

Time-Delay Compensation by Communication Disturbance Observers of Different Orders in Bilateral Teleoperation Systems

..............K. Natori, R. Kubo, T. Shimono, K. Ohnishi,
K. Miura, H. Furukawa, & M. Takahata 353

Modeling and Control for Plant Dynamics Based on Reinforcement Learning

..............T. Maeda, M. Nakayama, H. Narazaki, & A. Kitamura 363

Fast-Seeking Control for Two-Stage Actuator System in Optical Disc Drives

..............A. Okuyama 368

Harmonic Electromagnetic Forces in Induction Motors

..............F. Ishibashi, M. Matsushita, & S. Noda 375

Control Method for Harmonic Voltage Injection to Achieve Noise Reduction in Position-Sensorless Control of Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motors at Low Speeds

..............S. Taniguchi, T. Homma, S. Wakao, K. Kondo, & T. Yoneyama 382

A Method for Correcting Voltage Errors in a V/f Controlled Induction Motor Using Disturbance Observers

..............T. Hoshino & J. Itoh 389

Reduction of Return Current Noise Using Double-Series Resonant Filter

..............S. Azuma, D. Itoh, & K. Sugahara 399

Simplified Vector Control with Adaptive Back-EMF Parameter Adjustment for Position Sensorless Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors

..............K. Sakamoto, Y. Iwaji, D. Kaneko, T. Takeuchi, T. Endo, & A. Kawamura 406

Two-Degree-of-Freedom Self-Tuning Control for Motor Drives Using Pole-Zero Cancellation Method

..............A. Takano 415

Digital Predictive Valley Current Control of Fourth Order Boost Converter under Trailing Edge Modulation

..............S. Chakkirala & V. Mummadi 423

Sensorless Phase-Tracking Control System for Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motors

..............K. Yamanaka & T. Ohnishi 432

A Transformerless Motor Drive with a Five-Level Diode-Clamped PWM Inverter for Fan/Blower Loads

..............K. Hasegawa, N. Hatti, & H. Akagi 438

Flywheel Size Design Considerations and Experimental Verification Using a 50-kW System for Voltage Sag Compensator with Flywheel Induction Motor

..............S. Kato, M. Cheng, H. Sumitani, & R. Shimada 446

The Three-Phase Current-Fed Inverter Applying the One-Phase Modulation Principle that was Proposed for the Three-Phase Voltage-Fed Converter

..............S. Motegi 453

Modeling and Analyzing Component-Based Distributed Railway Interlocking System with Petri Nets

..............X. Hei, S. Takahashi, & H. Nakamura 455

Detent Force Calculations of a PMLSM Using the Finite Element Method

..............G. Remy, G. Krebs, A. Tounzi, & P.-J. Barre 462

A Design Method for Reducing the Local Loss at Turn-on in a Gate Turn-Off Thyristor with the Press Package Used in Commutation Circuits

..............O. Kawabata & H. Ohnuma 470

Method Based on 3D Electromagnetic Field Analysis and Electrical Circuit Analysis for Obtaining Optimal Design of Single-Phase PM Synchronous Motors

..............T. Koyama, S. Kakugawa, S. Kawamata, & M. Kitamura 476

Control Strategy of a Matrix Converter with a Generator as Input

..............J. Haruna & J. Itoh 482

Control Method for Achieving High Power Factor in Single-Phase to Three-Phase Converters without Electrolytic Capacitors

..............T. Yokoyama, K. Ohishi, H. Haga, & J. Shibata 490

A Method for Position Detection of Shaft Motors Using Space Harmonics of Magnetic Flux

..............T. Ito & T. Yoshida 498

Three-Level Current-Source PWM Inverter with No Isolated Switching Devices for Photovoltaic Conditioner

..............Suroso & T. Noguchi 505

Cascade Configuration of T-LCL-Type and T-CLC-Type Immittance Converters inNon-Contact Energy Transfer Systems

..............H. Irie & Y. Tahara 511

Selection of Pedaling Load and Design of Electric-Cart Control System with Continuously Adjustable Pedal Load

..............J. H. She, S. Ishii, S. Yokota, Y. Sakuma, & Y. Ohyama 519

A New Method for Compensating Current Interference of Self-Sensing Active Magnetic Bearings Using a Bias Source Current Waveform

..............K. Matsumura & T. Yoshida 526

Development of Output Energy Increase Control Method for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell that Uses Electric Double Layer Capacitor

..............Y. Norimatsu & A. Kanouda 534

Congestion Control in TCP/AQM Networks Using a Disturbance Observer

..............R. Kubo, J. Kani, & Y. Fujimoto 541

Bilateral Teleoperation Method Using an Autonomous Control Based on Information on Contact Environment

..............K. Taguchi & K. Ohnishi 548

Anti Sway Crane Control Based on Sway Angle Observer with Sensor-Delay Correction

..............T. Kaneko, H. Mine, & K. Ohishi 555

Auto Focus and Leveling Control of Large-Scale High-Precision Scan-Stage Using Driving Force and Surface Shape of the Stage

..............K. Sakata, H. Fujimoto, T. Ohtomo, & K. Saiki 564

Stability Index for Biped Robot Moving on Rough Terrain

..............T. Sato, S. Sakaino, & K. Ohnishi 571

Counting People and Recognizing Wheelchairs at Elevator Lobby by Real-Time Image Processing

..............H. Uchidate, R. Inoda, T. Tsuji, & S. Abe 578

A Synchronization Method of Visual and Tactile Senses for Bilateral Teleoperation over Network

..............D. Yashiro, K. Natori, & K. Ohnishi 585

Interactive Image Quality Enhancement Support System by Tone Curve Correction Based on Human KANSEI

..............Y. Tokuda, G. Ohashi, M. Tsukada, R. Kobayashi, & Y. Shimodaira 593

Dynamic Estimation of Environmental Stiffness by Bilateral Control

..............T. Takei, T. Shimono, & K. Ohnishi 601

Advantages of Foveation in Vehicle Sensor Motion -Uniform Optical Flow Model-

..............S. Shimizu 608

A Stability Analysis of Force Control Based on Momentum

..............S. Sakaino, T. Sato, & K. Ohnishi 614

Method for Equalizing Switching Loss of MOSFETs Caused by the Wiring Structure Connected in Parallel

..............T. Okuda, T. Urakabe, & T. Ohi 622

A Resonant Switched-Capacitor Converter for Voltage Balancing of Several Capacitors Connected in Series

..............K. Sano & H. Fujita 628

Realization of a Carrier-Based Unbalanced Output Space Vector PWM Strategy Using Analogue and Digital Techniques for Three-Leg Voltage Source Inverter Fed Two-Phase Induction Motors

..............C. Charumit & V. Kinnares 636

Design Method for a Bilateral Control System Considering Ambient Environment around Operated Objects

..............H. Kuwahara, S. Susa, S. Hyodo, & K. Ohnishi 649

Estimation of Bidirectional Buck/boost DC/DC Converters with Electric Double-Layer Capacitors for Energy Storage Systems

..............S. Funabiki & M. Yamamoto 658

Short-Term Forecast of PV-Generating Electric Power with Chaos

..............Y. Matsuda, M. Yamamoto, & S. Funabiki 664

A Study of Cogging Torque of 8-Pole 12-Slot PM Motor Based on Analysis and Experiment

..............H. Ohguchi, M. Shuto, T. Sakiyama, & A. Toba 667

L2-Stable Bilateral Control System with Time-Varying Communication Delay

..............D. Yashiro, K. Natori, & K. Ohnishi 674

Bilateral Control of Master-Slave Systems with Different Scaling

..............S. Susa, K. Natori, & K. Ohnishi 682

Dynamic Performance of a Current-Phase Control Method for Zone-Control Induction Heating Systems

..............N. H. Pham, H. Fujita, K. Ozaki, & N. Uchida 691

Performance Improvement of IPMSM Position Sensorless Vector Control System by the Online Identification of Stator Resistance and Permanent Magnet Flux

..............T. Fukumoto, S. Togashi, & Y. Hayashi 698

Fault Detection and Classification in Transmission Lines Using ANFIS

..............A. A. Elbaset & T. Hiyama 705

Robust Position Command Shaping against Plant Perturbations under Constraint of State Variables

..............M. Yamamoto, M. Iwasaki, S. Mitsuhashi, K. Ito, & N. Matsui 714

Load Characteristics of Induction Motor Manufactured by Soft Magnetic Composite

..............T. Fukuda, Y. Sasaki, & M. Morimoto 725

Control and Performance of a Single-Phase Utility-Interface Converter without Any AC Inductor nor EMI Filter

..............H. Fujita & S. Kakuno 731

Body Trajectory Planning of Biped Robot Based on ZMP

..............T. Sato, T. Suzuki, M. Shibuya, & K. Ohnishi 738

Transmission of High Precision Force Sensation by Bilateral System with Flexible Actuator

..............T. Kobayashi, T. Shimono, S. Hyodo, & K. Ohnishi 748

Dynamic Analysis of Linear Resonant Actuator under PWM Control Employing the 3-D Finite Element Method

..............K. Hirata, K. Matsui, & T. Ota 756

Detection of Road Surface Conditions Using Tire Noise from Vehicles

..............W. Kongrattanaprasert, H. Nomura, T. Kamakura, & K. Ueda 761

Electronic Frequency Converter Controls A. C. Voltage Using Fixed Power Factor Method

..............K. Kunomura, M. Onishi, M. Kai, N. Iio, M. Otsuki, & T. Ishizuka 768

Indoor Map Acquisition System Using Global Scan Matching Method and Laser Range Scan Data

..............S. Hisanaga & T. Kase 775

Development of Data Validation Methods for System Configurations of Train Protection Systems

..............T. Shimazoe 784

Speed Estimation and Stator Resistance Estimation of Induction Machines Using Estimation Error Index and Stability Consideration

..............T. Tateyama, T. Ohba, & H. Kubota 794

Operationality of Multilateral Control System under Constant Communication Time Delay

..............A. Yamaguchi, K. Natori, & K. Ohnishi 802

PWM Technique of Five-Leg Inverter Applying Two-Arm Modulation

..............K. Oka & K. Matsuse 811

Positioning Control between Pulses Using Sliding Mode Control

..............R. Oguro, R. Nakashima, H. Honda, & T. Tsuji 817

Torque and Rotational Speed Estimation with Parameter Identification of Line-Start Induction Motor for Motor-Operated Valves

..............A. Takahashi, R. Oguro, T. Hanamoto, K. Tanaka, & K. Nagaiwa 825

Continuous Path Tracking Control by Considering Voltage Saturation and Current Saturation for AC Servo Motor

..............M. Sazawa, K. Ohishi, & S. Katsura 834

Modeling and Filter Design for Overvoltage Mitigation in a Motor Drive System with a Long Cable

..............I. Matsumura & H. Akagi 844

A Large-Capacity Capacitor Simulator Using a Bi-directional Chopper and PWM Rectifier

..............K. Nishimura, S. Matsumoto, E. Hiraki, & T. Tanaka 852

Proposal of Charge Method Using Motor Inductance for Boost Driver with EDLCs

..............H. Matsumoto 854

Single-Phase Boost Rectifier with Snubber Energy Recovery Feature

..............Y. Neba, K. Ishizaka, H. Matsumoto, & R. Itoh 856

Analysis of Near Field Noise Voltage Caused by Pulse Current on Power Electronics Circuits

..............Z. Ariga & K. Wada 859

High Response Field Weakening Control by Voltage Phase Operation

..............K. Ohi, K. Tobari, & Y. Iwaji 866

Stabilization Control of Two-Wheels Driven Mobile Manipulator by Ground Reaction Torque Feedback

..............K. Nozaki & T. Murakami 874

Method for Adapting to Rough Terrain Based on Environmental Modes for Biped Robots

..............E. Ohashi, T. Sato, & K. Ohnishi 881

Robust Position Sensorless Control of IPMSMs for Inductance Variation Using Unknown Input Observer

..............M. Hasegawa, S. Yoshioka, & K. Matsui 890

A Transformerless Hybrid Active Filter Capable of Complying with Harmonic Guidelines for Medium-Voltage Motor Drives

..............R. Kondo & H. Akagi 899

New Control Method of Active Power Quality Compensator with Reduced-Capacity Three-Leg Inverter for Electrified Railways

..............N. Ishikura, E. Hiraki, & T. Tanaka 907

Analysis of Motor Surge Voltage under the Use of a Surge Suppression Cable

..............T. Shimizu, M. Saito, M. Nakamura, & N. Tanaka 914

Mixed Modulation Method of PWM Inverter by Considering Acceleration Torque and Voltage Saturation for Speed Servo System

..............K. Takahashi, K. Ohishi, & T. Kanmachi 922

Image-Based Visual Tracking Control of Hand-Eye Robot for Moving Target Object

..............M. Ito & M. Shibata 930

Nanoscale Servo Control for Galvano Scanner Using Final-State Control

..............M. Hirata, T. Kidokoro, & S. Ueda 938

Output Voltage Correction Using a Disturbance Observer for Induction Motor Drive with Speed Sensor-less Vector Control

..............T. Hoshino & J. Itoh 945

Single-Phase Boost Sinusoidal Rectifier with Parallel-Input/Series-Output Structure

..............H. Matsumoto, K. Ishizaka, Y. Neba, & R. Itoh 947

Reliability Improvement of Ground Fault Protection System Using an S-Type Horn Attachment Gap in AC Feeding System

..............K. Ajiki, H. Morimoto, F. Shimokawa, S. Sakai, K. Sasaki, & R. Sato 949

A Novel Method for Improving Overload Capability of Stand-alone Power System Based on a Flywheel Induction Motor

..............M. Cheng, S. Kato, H. Sumitani, & R. Shimada 957

High-speed Single-Phase PLL Control by Quasi dq Transformation Using FPGA

..............T. Yokoyama & T. Komiyama 964

Asymmetric Multilateral Teleoperation through Scaled Consensus Reaching on Graphs

..............U. Tumerdem, T. Shimono, & K. Ohnishi 972

Robust Vibration Suppression of Resonant Modes by Feedback Compensation Realized Using Allpass Filters

..............N. Hirose, M. Iwasaki, M. Kawafuku, & H. Hirai 981

Absolute Rotary Angular Measurement by Using Multi Electrode Circular Position Sensitive Detector

..............H. Nakajima, K. Sumi, & H. Inujima 989

Realization of Cooperative Motions by a Function-Based Decentralized Control System for Reconfigurable Robots

..............A. Uemura, K. Yubai, & J. Hirai 995

Development of Claw Teeth Motor Using High-Density Soft Magnetic Composite

..............Y. Enomoto, H. Tokoi, K. Kobayashi, H. Amano, C. Ishihara, & K. Abe 1004

Development of Frequency Doubler ZCS High Frequency Inverter

..............Y. Hatanaka & H. Kifune 1011

Space Vector Modulation Inverter Considering Acceleration Torque and Voltage Saturation for Speed Servo System

..............K. Takahashi, K. Ohishi, & T. Kanmachi 1013

Preface to the Special Issue on "Technologies of Rotating Machinery"

..............J. Tamura 1015

Database Design for Magnetic Properties Oriented to Electromagnetic Field Analysis

..............W. Kitagawa, Y. Hattori, K. Fujiwara, Y. Ishihara, & T. Todaka 1016

Development of Interior Permanent Magnet Motors with Concentrated Windings for Reducing Magnet Eddy Current Loss

..............K. Yamazaki, Y. Kanou, Y. Fukushima, S. Ohki,
A. Nezu, T. Ikemi, & R. Mizokami 1022

Comparison of Carbon Brush Sliding Characteristics with Copper Ring and Steel Ring in Large Alternate Rotating Machine

..............M. Takanezawa, M. Mori, T. Ueno, N. Morita, T. Otaka, & M. Arata 1030

A Study on the Economic Conditions of Wind Turbine Generation System with Doubly Fed Synchronous Generator

..............H. Ichita, R. Takahashi, T. Murata, J. Tamura,
M. Kimura, M. Ichinose, M. Futami, & K. Ide 1038

A Description of a Design Method of a Claw Teeth Motor on the Basis of Three-Dimensional Reluctance Network Analysis

..............T. Mizuguchi, K. Nakamura, T. Koyama, & O. Ichinokura 1048

Investigation for the Flashover Phenomenon in DC Machines -Sastainable Voltage of DC Arc-

..............Y. Nakanishi, K. Sugimoto, & N. Morita 1054

High-Precision Calculation of Iron Loss by Considering Stress Distribution of Magnetic Core

..............M. Nakano, C. Fujino, Y. Tani, A. Daikoku, Y. Toide,
S. Yamaguchi, H. Arita, & T. Yoshioka 1060

Carrier Loss of Induction Motors Driven by Inverters -Comparison between Results Separated by Experiment and Field Analysis-

..............K. Yamazaki & N. Fukushima 1068

Effect of Slot Combination and Skewed Slot on Electromagnetic Vibration of Capacitor Motor under Load

..............I. Hirotsuka & K. Tsuboi 1075

Design and Performance Evaluation of a Coreless Thrust Magnetic Bearing with a Cylindrical Permanent Magnet Mover

..............J. Asama, A. Chiba, & T. Fukao 1085

Investigation of Shaft Voltage in Wind Turbine Systems with Induction Generators

..............J. Adabi & F. Zare 1092

Nonlinear Friction Compensation of Ball Screw Driven Stage Based on Variable Natural Length Spring Model and Disturbance Observer

..............H. Asaumi & H. Fujimoto 1101

Variable Speed Wind Power Generation System Using Direct Torque Control Suited for Maximum Power Control within Voltage and Current Limitations of Converter

..............Y. Inoue, S. Morimoto, & M. Sanada 1109

Voltage Regulation and Line Loss Minimization of Loop Distribution Systems Using UPFC

..............M. A. Sayed & T. Takeshita 1118

Experimental Research in Boost Driver with EDLCs

..............H. Matsumoto 1126

Development and Evaluation of Surface Motor Using Halbach-Type Magnet

..............J. Tsuchiya 1133

Single-Phase Boost Rectifier with Low Input Current Distortion Using Resonant Snubber

..............R. Itoh & K. Ishizaka 1135

Robust Control of DC-DC Converter by Approximate Two-Degree-of-Freedom Digital Controller with Second-Order Differential Disturbance Characteristics

..............E. Takegami, K. Higuchi, & K. Nakano 1137

Slip Suppression Control of Compact Electric Vehicle Based on Brake Assist Using Haptic Pedal

..............H. Ogura & T. Murakami 1147

Development of Search Robot with Active Vision

..............S. Kumagai & Y. Mori 1155

Bridge Inductance of Induction Motor with Closed Rotor Slots

..............M. Matsushita, F. Ishibashi, T. Suzuki, & S. Noda 1163

Decoupling Identification for Serial Two-Link Two-Inertia System -Accuracy Evaluation under Introducing Closed-Loop-Controlled Elements and Varying Amplitude-Setup of Identification-Input-

..............J. Oaki & S. Adachi 1169

Disturbance Suppression in Sampled-Data Positioning Control System

..............T. Atsumi 1178

Parameter Estimation Using a Modified Version of SPSA Algorithm Applied to State Space Models

..............J. I. M. Martinez, K. Nakano, & K. Higuchi 1187

Tolerance for Clock Variance of LF-Band Wireless SS Communication Utilizing Peak Detection with Maximum Determination at the Center of Section Method

..............Y. Wada, H. Nakajima, & K. Sumi 1195

Analysis Methodology for Semiconductor Yield by Data Mining

..............H. Tsuda, H. Shirai, M. Terabe, K. Hashimoto, & A. Shinohara 1201

Autonomous Mobile Robot Locomotion by Multifunctional Use of Wide Angle Fovea Sensor

..............S. Shimizu 1212

Analytical Examinations and Compensation Based on Rolling Friction Model for Slow Settling Response in Precise Positioning

..............Y. Maeda & M. Iwasaki 1218

Single-Phase to Three-Phase PWM Converters

..............Y. Neba, Y. Hirota, H. Matsumoto, K. Ishizaka, & R. Itoh 1226

Development of Three Dimensional Structure for Good Equivalently Airgap Shortening Effect

..............M. Sanada�CK. Ito, & S. Morimoto 1228