A Working Model for Real-time Interactive Distance Education Support Systems
In Japan, most of the real time distance learning systems constructed over JGN (Japan Gigabit Network) are simple applications of video conference system equipped with high-quality audio/video transmission equipment. Such systems are not modeled to add distance educational support such as real time floor control, and are insufficient and inefficient to perform real time distance lecture or seminar when the number of sites get larger. This paper proposes a Working Model for distributed computer systems supporting real-time interactive distance lectures or seminars over JGN. As an application of the working model, functions for floor control and tele-presentation were discussed. The utility of the proposed working model was confirmed with an experimental system.

title: Improvement of the Damaged Thermowell of the Monju Fast-Breeder Reactor Based on Vibration Analysis
abstract: In December 1995, the thermowell in the secondary cooling system of the Japanese fast-breeder reactor Monju was damaged, resulting in a sodium leak. Sodium flow was thought to have produced a vibration in the thermowell that then caused high-cycle fatigue that eventually destroyed the thermowell. Using the finite element method, the natural frequency of the thermowell was found to be approximately 230 Hz, which is in the region of resonance of the fluid vibration. Next, in a theoretical study, the authors altered the position at which the diameter of the thermowell changes and examined the resulting natural frequencies. They also studied the effects of thickness and diameter on the natural frequency of the thermowell and examined the case for a truncated conical thermowell. The results indicate that production of a thermowell that is not affected by vibration due to resonance is possible. This paper recommends improved shapes for the thermowell.

title: Pseudo-surface based network camera smart control
abstract: Network camera is widely used in a lot of fields, such as remote monitoring, video conference. However, in almost network camera systems, the camera remote control is realized by using a remote controller or a personal computer with a crude user interface. This kind of control methods are not effective in the situation such as real time distance class where a smart operation is needed for the teacher. This article proposes a pseudo-surface based control method for network camera remote control. This method can improve the operativeness of the network camera control without using special devices other than a control computer. The effectiveness of this method was proven by a simulation system. In this article the principle of this method is described, and several examples of it are introduced.

title: Design of a real-time interactive tele-exercise classroom for computer exercises over a Gigabit Network
abstract: This paper proposes a tele-exercise classroom for computer exercises over the Japan Gigabit Network. The requirements for constructing the tele-exercise classroom be discussed. The main features of the classroom are (1) a teacher can monitor a strident's operations, (2) give instructions to the student, (3) show a demonstration to the student. Besides, exercise materials and/or problems happening during the exercise class can be presented by using a synchronous/asynchronous white board, and discussions between the teacher and a student (students) can be carried out through interactive real-time video/audio. We present a systems model which shows the configuration of the system, user computer terminal types, system modes, and action modes. In addition, the extendibility of the system is considered in the model.

title: On total 9-coloring planar graphs of maximum degree seven
abstract: Given a graph G, a total k-coloring of G is a simultaneous coloring of the vertices and edges ofGwith at most k colors. If ∆(G) is the maximum degree ofG, then no graph has a total ∆-coloring, but Vizing conjectured that every graph has a total (∆ + 2)-coloring. This Total Coloring Conjecture remains open even for planar graphs. This article proves one of the two remaining planar cases, showing that every planar (and projective) graph with ∆ ≤ 7 has a total 9-coloring by means of the discharging method.

title: The size of edge chromatic critical graphs with maximum degree 6
abstract: In 1968, Vizing [ (1968) 117–134;  (1968), 125–142] conjectured that for any edge chromatic critical graph G = (V, E) with maximum degree , |E| ≥ 2{( 1)|V| + 3}. This conjecture has been verified for ≤ 5. In this article, by applying the Contract grant sponsor: Middle Tennessee State University Summer Research Grant 2004;  China University of Mining and Technology Science Council;   National Security Agency; Contract grant number: MDA-904-02-1-0096 ;

title: A conceptual model of public medical service system based-on cell phone mobile platform
abstract: In recent years, cell phones have played an increasingly important role in rapidly-developing global telecommunication services. At present, mobile business develops very fast. However, the development in other mobile service fields, such as public service, mobile medical service, etc, is still in its infant stage. Drawing on the experience of the ‘doctor workstation project’ which is cooperated by Renmin University of China and Norway Fredskorps Corporation, this paper discusses the research and implementation of the Doctor Workstation System based on cell phone mobile platform. From the practice of the Doctor Workstation System, the paper advances a conceptual model of public medical service system based-on cell phone mobile platform.

title: On Simultaneous Edge-Face Colorings of Plane Graphs

title: Evolving Model for Small-World Network Based on Benefit Choice
abstract: Based on reviewing the research progress of evolving model for small-world network, the defects of present studies were pointed out. Taking a square grid as the basis, an evolving model for small-world network based on benefit choice was built. This model is different from other papers in which limitation of vector' degree was considered. Then, the author proposed a simulation scheme and compared the network generated by simulation with a same scale random network. The results show that this network has small-world characteristic. Finally, several directions were given.