We are pleased to inform you that 5 new papers have been published online.

Method for Identifying the Order of Moving Packages Using UHF RFID Reception Waveforms
SUGANO Masayuki / QIAO Chutian / NAGAOKA Shingo / SAITO Keisuke
Today, in-factory logistics faces the social challenge of labor shortages while the importance of parts management increases. To address this, automation aimed at reducing human labor is being implemented, and there is a demand for advanced material and parts management system functions on-site. ...

High-accuracy Synchronization Technology for PCI Express in Real-Time Systems
NAKATANI Yoshihiro / NISHIMURA Yasuhiro
In the NJ and NX series of OMRON’s machine automation controllers, the internal central processing unit (CPU) and the internal devices are connected using PCI Express (PCIe). One of the features of PCIe is that it allows direct memory access (DMA) to execute the data transfer without going through the CPU. ...

Development of a TOF Sensor for Long-Range and Stable Wide-Angle Detection
TSUZUKI Ryosuke / ANDO Shintaro
In modern manufacturing, labor shortages due to population decline have increased the need for further automation. Additionally, to respond to diversifying needs and rapid technological innovation, highly flexible automated production is essential. This requires sensors that can reliably detect objects from long distances without obstructing ...

Development of an Automatic Measurement Time Analysis Function for Blood Pressure Management by Remote Patient Monitoring
SATO Hironori
Blood pressure management is important for preventing cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases, but it is not being adequately achieved and has become a global social issue. In the United States, public and private initiatives have tried various solutions. Insurance made remote patient ...

A Fusion Approach of Reinforcement Learning and Traffic Engineering in Multiple Traffic Signal Control
YAMAMOTO Yoshiki / IZAWA Marika
The quality of traffic signal control is directly linked to such social issues as traffic jams and environmental issues. In the past, skilled engineers have maintained and improved this quality. For signal control, we need to adjust the signals with neighboring ones. ...

We look forward to reading these papers.