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Event-driven intelligent system using piezoelectricmaterials

Devicehttps://www.tus.ac.jp/en/labo/research_university.html

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Soichiro OKAMURA (Professor, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science Division I, Tokyo University of Science)
Takashi NAKAJIMA(Junior Associate Professor, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science Division I, Tokyo University of Science)
Yoichiro HASHIZUME (Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science Division I, Tokyo University of Science)
Purpose of Research

To develop a monitoring system in order to solve problems of graying society and social anxiety, and to implement a simple
diagnosis system for aging infrastructure.
Summary of Research

We have developed a mat generating electricity with a force brought by human or automobile passing on the mat. This
technology can provide various pieces of information associated with walking or traffic via wireless communication using
the electricity generated by such mat “without a battery or a wiring.”

as well as event information, press releases and other information.

Comparison with Conventionalor Competitive TechnologyLightingssleireW

Mat Type Generation/Communication DeviceonatiicunmomC

Research Catalogue
URLRubbery Automatic doory Alarm/warning system for roadways,
platforms or plants

Piezoelectric
Plate

Challenges in Implementation

Generating Unit

Tokyo University of Science has summarized its mainy Capable of sending sensor information semipermanently at a location
where the battery is difficult to be charged or replacedy Provide a wireless communication system operable independently evenat the time of a disaster or emergency
Pointsy Available to be employed under cryogenic, high-temperature orvacuum environment where the battery is difficult to be used (thepiezoelectric materials can generate electricity in a high-temperature
region covering from ultralow temperature to several hundred degrees)

Application method and communication device/protocol should be
developed and improved to establish
more stable transmission.

What We Expect from Companies
Undertake collaborate projects for
improving the wireless communication
device/protocol, and for proving
benefits to create use cases.

Future DevelopmentsIntellectual Property:

Researches will be proceeded to improve wireless communication
distance and traffic with upgraded characteristics, and to attainminiaturization and light-weighting.

research projects into a “Research catalogue” and havepublished it on its website.

Expected Applicationsy Walking sensor mat for monitoring
hospital patients or persons in need ofin-house nursing care (available to beadopted even at a location where ahuman-bodydetectinginfrared
sensor cannot be installed)

Acrylic Plate

https://www.tus.ac.jp/ura/publications/index03.html

A battery has been generally used
when sensor information needs to besent by wireless. However, it is able
to supply electricity to the wirelesscommunication
elementalmostpermanently without charging or
replacing the battery by employing
this technology.

Japanese Patent Application No. 2014-238235 “Generator”

TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE University Research Administration Center
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2016.03

Research Catalogue Example
The catalogue is organized in a single-page with descriptions
consisting of a summary of the project, its purpose, and its
future developments.

University Research Administration Center

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Undergraduate Schools
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Faculty of Engineering■ Architecture■ Industrial Chemistry■ Electrical Engineering■ Information and ComputerTechnology■ Mechanical Engineering

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University Research Administration CenterIndustry-University Cooperation Plans

In accordance with our founding principle,“Building a better future with science”, the Tokyo University ofScience (TUS) has been conducting education and research to support the scientiﬁc and technologicaladvancement in Japan for more than 135 years. Today the Tokyo University of Science aims to be a global
university with the international competitiveness, envisioning ourselves not only as TUS of Japan but also
TUS of the world.

Technical Consultations
Joint Research

Researchers from corporations, etc., conduct research jointly with Tokyo
University of Science faculty members on shared research topics. Support
is also provided for collaborations with public agencies involved in joint
research projects.

Entrusted Research

Tokyo University of Science faculty members conduct research on topics
provided by corporations, etc., and report on the results of their research.

Based on the Mid-term Plan for Research Strategies of TUS, the University Research Administration Center,established in April 2014, is supporting research activities at TUS and at the same time driving contribution to
the society through industry-university cooperation.

Technical GuidanceTechnical guidance is provided by Tokyo University of Science faculty
members in university laboratories. It is also possible for faculty members
to provide technical guidance and consulting services directly atcorporations.

Staﬀed with highly-professional URAs*, the University Research Administration Center is composed of four
divisions: Planning and Management Division, Research Strategy Formulation Division, Research &Industry-University Cooperation Supporting Division, and Regional Alliance & Commercialization Promotion
Division. We are expanding our operations throughout the university as the organization in TUS Organization
for Research Advancement,

Tangible Productsof Research

We provide products obtained as a result of research (materials, samples,prototypes, models, testing equipment, etc.). We can also accept productsof research conducted by external organizations.

In order to bring the“unique research of TUS”up to the world-class level while valuing basic research,
TUS focuses on areas with high originality and strong social needs, and drives globally acknowledged research.
TUS is also building a framework for industry-university cooperation that will steadily improve the standing
until TUS ranks as one of the world’s leading universities.

Research Assistance

We will greatly appreciate your continued cooperation and support for our activities.

Yoshito KOGA

Research Grants

Director, University Research Administration CenterTokyo University of Science* URAs (University Research Administrators) are university personnel engaged in operations that provide fundamental
impetus for the activities of researchers and that strengthen R&D management, by working together with researchers to planand to manage research projects and promoting the utilization of research results.

～We provide support that integrates basic research, applied research projects,
and returning beneﬁts to society through industry-academia cooperation～

Organizational Chart

Tokyo University of Science
Organization for Research Advancement

University Research
Administration Center

Research Institute for
Science and TechnologyPlanning andManagement Division

Research Strategy
Formulation Division■ General aﬀairs■ Contract management■ Risk management■ Public announcements■ Support for “Grant-in-Aidfor Scientiﬁc Research”
application, etc.
■ Management of publicresearch funding■ Strategy formulation■ Research & analysis on
research potential,
research funding, etc.
■ Gathering information
about policy trend,
public research funding,etc.
■ Planning andmanagement of original
research funding, etc.

Research Institute for
Biomedical Sciences

Research Equipment Center

Flow of Consultations
Example1

Technical Consultation2

Study of Contents andMatching3

Conclusion of Contract

Please contact the University ResearchAdministration Center for consultations
concerning your research topics or on
Tokyo University of Science research
projects that interest you.
The Tokyo University of Science URA
handles consultation contents.
A conﬁdentiality agreement is concluded
if necessary.

An accurate understanding of the topic
is reached, and if the guidance oradvice of Tokyo University of Sciencefaculty members is required, the projectis matched with the appropriate faculty
members.

After deliberations on the contents of
the research and conditions, thecontract is concluded.
The term of the research contract is inprinciple one year, and the contract
can be renewed yearly.
The contractor must be a juridicalperson.

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Research & IndustryUniversity Cooperation
Supporting Division

Regional Alliance &Commercialization
Promotion Division■ Planning, coordination,and support for researchprojects■ Support for researchfunding application■ Discovery of research seeds■ Collaboration and coordination
with the public institutions
and private companies■ Incubation for universitylaunched start-up■ Consultation and Supportfor business start-up■ Consultation and Promotion
for commercialization■ Promotion of Outreachand Liaisons■ Support for international
exhibitions andcooperation with foreigncompanies■ Intellectual propertymanagement,technology transfer

We accept donations aimed at promoting or assisting academic research.

Payment of Research Fees

Actual fees diﬀer from one project toanother.
PAY

Start of Research

Summarizing of Research
Results

If necessary, support is also
oﬀered on intellectual
property management(creation, protection andutilization).