Author: claimsbot

1. A disaster recovery method of recovering a process at a data center when a failure occurs at another data center during execution of the process, comprising steps of:
transmitting data at a first data center normally used to a second data center at a predetermined time interval and forming a backup of the received data at said second data center;
when a failure occurs at said first data center, selecting an information processing apparatus whose necessary recovery time including a time taken to input data still not backed up satisfies a predetermined requested recovery time, from information processing apparatuses in said second data center; and
deploying an application used at said first data center in said selected information apparatus and recovering the data at said first data center from said backup at said selected information processing apparatus.
2. A disaster recovery method according to claim 1, wherein:
said second data center calculates a first data amount obtained by multiplying the number of data generation frequencies representative of how many times the data at said first data center is generated per unit time, by said predetermined time interval of forming said backup; and
a time taken to input data of said first data amount into said second data center is used as the time taken to input said data still not backed up.
3. A disaster recovery method according to claim 1, wherein an end user of the application designates an allowable time taken to resume processing the application, and the allowable time is set as said predetermined requested recovery time.
4. A disaster recovery method according to claim 1, wherein said predetermined time interval of forming said backup is adjusted so that said necessary recovery time satisfies said predetermined requested time.
5. A disaster recovery method according to claim 1, wherein if there are a plurality of end users, the information processing apparatus in said second data center is selected in the order of a higher priority level of the application or the end user.
6. A disaster recovery method according to claim 1, wherein if there is an application for which the information processing apparatus in said second data center was not selected, another data center is inquired about whether the other data center can recover the data.
7. A disaster recovery system for recovering a process at a data center when a failure occurs at another data center during execution of the process, comprising:
a backup forming unit for transmitting data at a first data center normally used by an end user to a second data center at a predetermined time interval and forming a backup of the received data at said second data center;
an information processing apparatus selecting unit for, when a failure occurs at said first data center, selecting an information processing apparatus whose necessary recovery time including a time taken to input data still not backed up satisfies a predetermined requested recovery time, from information processing apparatuses in said second data center; and
a recovery unit for deploying an application used at said first data center in said selected information apparatus and recovering the data at said first data center from said backup at said selected information processing apparatus.
8. A disaster recovery system according to claim 7, wherein said information processing apparatus selecting unit receives an allowable time taken to resume processing the application designated by an end user of the application, and sets the allowable time as said predetermined requested recovery time.
9. A disaster recovery system according to claim 7, wherein said backup forming unit adjusts said predetermined time interval of forming said backup so that said necessary recovery time satisfies said predetermined requested time.
10. A disaster recovery system according to claim 7, wherein if there are a plurality of end users, said information processing apparatus selecting unit selects the information processing apparatus in said second data center in the order of a higher priority level of the application or the end user.
11. A disaster recovery system according to claim 7, wherein if there is an application for which the information processing apparatus in said second data center was not selected, said information processing selecting unit inquires another data center about whether the other data center can recover the data.
12. A storage medium storing a program for making computers function as a disaster recovery system for recovering a process at a data center when a failure occurs at another data center during execution of the process, wherein the computers are made to function as:
a backup forming unit for transmitting data at a first data center normally used by an end user to a second data center at a predetermined time interval and forming a backup of the received data at said second data center;
an information processing apparatus selecting unit for, when a failure occurs at said first data center, selecting an information processing apparatus whose necessary recovery time including a time taken to input data still not backed up satisfies a predetermined requested recovery time, from information processing apparatuses in said second data center; and
a recovery unit for deploying an application used at said first data center in said selected information apparatus and recovering the data at said first data center from said backup at said selected information processing apparatus.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. A microscope comprising:
a light source;
a condenser lens irradiating a sample with a light from the light source;
an objective facing the condenser lens across the sample;
a first polarization plate placed between the light source and the condenser lens;
a condenser turret placed between the first polarization plate and the condenser lens and having a plurality of optical elements placed inside;
a second polarization plate placed on an image side with respect to the objective; and
a compensator placed between the first polarization plate and the second polarization plate,

wherein
according to an observation method, an optical element to be placed in an optical path among the plurality of optical elements placed inside the condenser turret is switched by rotation of the condenser turret.
2. The microscope according to claim 1, wherein
the plurality of optical elements placed inside the condenser turret comprise:
an optical element for modulation contrast observation; and
an apertured plate for polarization observation.
3. The microscope according to claim 1, wherein
the compensator is placed between the condenser turret and the first polarization plate.
4. The microscope according to claim 1, wherein
distortion that each of the objective and the condenser lens has is 2 nm or less.
5. The microscope according to claim 1, wherein
the plurality of optical elements placed inside the condenser turret comprise:
an optical element for modulation contrast observation;
a first DIC prism for differential interference contrast observation; and
an apertured plate for polarization observation, and

the microscope further includes a second DIC prism placed detachably between the objective and the second polarization plate.
6. The microscope according to claim. 1, further comprising:
a first control unit configured to rotate the condenser turret in an electrically-driven manner;
a second control unit configured to change retardation of the compensator in an electrically-driven manner; and
a third control unit configured to rotate the first polarization plate in an electrically-driven manner.
7. The microscope according to claim. 6, further comprising:
a storing unit storing a setting for each observation method;

and wherein
when an observation method is specified, the third control unit changes a rotation angle of the first polarization plate, according to a setting of the specified observation method.
8. The microscope according to claim 7, further comprising
a optical path dividing unit configured to divide light from the sample and guide the light to an optical path for visual observation and an optical path for image capturing.
9. The microscope according to claim 8, further comprising
an apparatus configured to obtain an polarization observation image of an egg being the sample, to perform contrast highlighting processing to the polarization observation image, and to store an image after processing.
10. A microinsemination method using the microscope according to claim 1, comprising
adjusting a rotation angle of the first polarization plate and observing a form of an egg by modulation contrast observation in which a contrast is adjusted;
setting the first polarization plate and the second polarization plate in a crossed-Nicol condition and observing a spindle of the egg by polarization observation;
adjusting the rotation angle of the first polarization plate and performing microinsemination by modulation contrast observation in which a contrast is adjusted.
11. The microinsemination method according to claim 10, wherein
the modulation contrast observation and the polarization observation are performed without switching the objective.
12. The microinsemination method according to claim 10, wherein
the plurality of optical elements placed inside the condenser turret comprise:
an optical element for modulation contrast observation; and
an apertured plate for polarization observation, and
a rotation angle of the first polarization plate is changed in an electrically-driven manner.
13. A microscope performing modulation contrast observation, differential interference contrast observation and polarization observation selectively, comprising:
a light source;
a condenser lens irradiating a sample with a light from the light source;
an objective facing the condenser lens across the sample;
a first polarization plate placed between the light source and the condenser lens;
a condenser turret placed between the first polarization plate and the condenser lens;
a compensator placed between the first polarization plate and the condenser turret;

wherein
the condenser turret comprises a DIC prism and an optical element for modulation contrast;
according to an observation method, an optical element placed in an optical path inside the condenser turret is switched by rotation of the condenser turret; and
a contrast of an image of the sample is adjusted by changing retardation of the compensator.

1. A torque measuring device for a rotating body, comprising:
a rotary section composed of a first flange to be joined to a driving shaft powered, a second flange to be joined to a driven shaft loaded, and a hollow cylinder having the first and second flanges formed respectively on both edges thereof;
a plurality of light emitting elements provided at an outer circumference of the rotary section and functioning to emit light according to an output from torque detectors provided at an inner circumference of the hollow cylinder thereby generating an optical signal;
a light receiving fiber to receive the optical signal from the light emitting elements;
a plurality of optical-electrical signal converters provided so as to face both end surfaces of the light receiving fiber, and functioning to convert the optical signal into an electrical signal; and
a malfunction detector to detect malfunction of the light receiving fiber according to the electrical signal outputted from the optical-electrical signal converters.
2. A torque measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the malfunction detector compares a direct current value converted from an RMS value of the electrical signal from the optical-electrical signal converters with a predetermined reference value.
3. A torque measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the malfunction detector compares, in a sequential manner, a direct current value converted from an RMS value of the electrical signal from the optical-electrical signal converters with a plurality of predetermined reference values differing from one another.
4. A torque measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the light receiving fiber receives the optical signal from the light emitting elements thorough a transparent plate and has its both end portions bent at a right angle.
5. A torque measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the malfunction detector is connected to at least one of a warning light, warning buzzer and voice-warning device.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. Formulations for hemp concretes and mortars of the type which comprise the conventional components of mortars and concretes, one of which is a binder, characterized in that such formulations comprise components of hemp, in that the binder is made up in whole or in part of rich lime, and in that such formulations also comprise
(a) at least one additive for formation of very fine pores and capillaries making up a microcapillary system array which comprises open andor closed tubular capillaries, as well as closed microspaces andor closed microcavities and closed tubes suitable in arrangement and in proportion and distribution for ensuring that the matrix water can be evacuated to the surface on setting and then drying, while, after drying, external water (rain) is not capable of penetrating this network of capillaries,
and
(b) at least one matrix water repellency additive.
matrix water repellency here signifying that the mass which encloses the fibers and particles, granulates, of hemp is subjected to the water repellent action of the additive.
2. Formulations as specified in claim 1, wherein the additive (a) for formation of the microcapillary system comprises one or more plant andor mineral colloids.
3. Formulations as specified in claim 1 or 2, wherein the additive for formation of the microcapillary system is capable of controlling a capillarity of the order of 5 to 15 ngstrms, preferably 8 to 10 ngstrms.
4. Formulations as specified in either of claims 2 or 3, wherein such additive for formation of the microcapillary system comprises closed tubes andor masses andor spaces andor microbubbles andor microcavities, closed tubes in particular.
5. Formulations as specified in any of claims 2 to 4, wherein the plant colloids selected are such colloids as alginates andor polysaccharides and derivatives of natural or synthetic starches andor carragheenates.
6. Formulations as specified in claim 5, wherein such colloids are colloids of hydroxypropyl guar (polysaccharide family).
7. Formulations as specified in claim 5, wherein such colloids are carragheenates and calcium alginate.
8. Formulations as specified in any of claims 2 to 7, wherein the additives selected for formation of the microcapillary system are among the following:
etherified galactomannan and
etherified derivatives of guars
singly or in mixtures.
9. Formulations as specified in claim 1, wherein such water repellency additive (b) comprises at least one water repellent agent and one surfactant agent.
10. Formulations as specified in claim 9, wherein use is made of a surfactant for a neutral medium andor a surfactant for an acid medium andor mixtures of such surfactants.
11. Formulations as specified in claim 9, wherein the surfactant or surfactants selected isare among the polysulfonates of calcium, sodium, or magnesium, and the lignosulfonates.
12. Formulations as specified in claim 9, wherein another surfactant or other surfactants selected isare among the sodium sulfates.
13. Formulations as specified in any of claims 1 to 12, wherein the water repellent agents selected are among the metallic soaps, the maleates, oleates, and stearates of aluminum, of magnesium, of sodium, of lithium, andor the siliconates of sodium,
either singly or in mixtures.
14. Formulations as specified in claim 13, wherein the water repellent agent or agents selected isare among the oleates of sodium.
15. Formulations as specified in any of claims 1 to 14, wherein the additives or agents are employed in the following proportions:
(a) additive for formation of the microcapillary system
0.01% to 2% of the total weight of the binder

(b) water repellency additive:
0.1% to 1% of the total weight of the binder

(c) surfactant:
0.002% to 0.2% of the total weight of the binder.
16. A new industrial product, characterized in that such product consists of mortars and concretes having a hemp binder component comprising rich lime, characterized in that such product comprises
(a) at least one additive for formation of very fine pores and capillaries termed a microcapillary system.
and
(b) at least one water repellency additive,
and
in that the setting, mechanical characteristics, and drying are not uncertain properties.
17. A new industrial product as specified in claim 16, wherein such product includes in its mass a microcapillary system which comprises closed tubes andor masses andor spaces andor microbubbles andor microcavities, in particular closed tubes, capable, the closed tubes in particular (optionally combined with open microcapillaries), of extracting previously absorbed water contained in the hemp and of enabling it to migrate toward the surface in the form progressively of liquid water and of water vapor which is ultimately diffused to the exterior to the point of drying.
18. A new industrial product as specified in claim 16 or 17, wherein the water repellent matrix of such product renders the dry hemp component fibers water-repellent, thereby preventing reabsorption of water by the hemp component.
19. A new industrial product as specified in any of claims 16 to 18, wherein the global (or residual) thermal conductivity coefficient lambda of such product is of the order of 0.08 to 0.12, preferably around 0.1.
20. Applications of the formulations specified in any of claims 1 to 15 and of the new industrial products as specified in any of claims 16 to 19 for formation of hemp concretes and mortars, bricks, blocks, perpends, wall elements, slabs, linings, covers, and coatings of floors, ceilings, walls, partitions, products for BTP (Construction and Public Works), or individual structures.