[Event Participation] Participating in an event for robot system integrators on November 2 (Wednesday)!

For software imitation prevention and tampering protection! We can handle license checks not only online but also in offline environments such as factories without internet access.

As globalization progresses, are you aware that "software licenses" can enhance profitability through different licensing models? On the other hand, issues such as unauthorized copying and infringement of licensing rights, which were not problematic within Japan, pose significant challenges when expanding overseas, necessitating robust countermeasures. [Addressing the following challenges and needs] 1. We want to protect software, applications, and AI models for FA/industrial robots from unauthorized copying and theft. 2. We want to implement not only one-time sales but also subscriptions and additional feature options. 3. We want to prevent reverse engineering and unauthorized modifications of the software. 4. We want to protect the output files created by users in development environment applications. [Reasons why CodeMeter is chosen] ■ Encryption of software without modifying the code ■ Licensing that enables access control and diverse revenue models ■ Scalability of use cases that start small and grow large *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

A useful tool for protecting and encrypting Python applications that are easily decipherable by third parties due to being interpreted.

AxProtector Python is a Python version of the encryption tool provided by CodeMeter, designed to protect Python applications from reverse engineering and unauthorized copying with simple operations. After selecting the files to be protected, there are three options for encryption with AxProtector Python: - Automatically add a license check and encrypt the entire Python application (Basic Settings) - Protect the Python application with modular encryption that allows users to activate features individually (Custom Licensing) - Use AxProtector Python as a shield against reverse engineering (no user license required) (IP Protection Mode) To achieve excellent security, AxProtector Python encrypts Python applications method by method, and during use, decryption/processing occurs only in a protected environment at runtime. This means that the original Python code only temporarily resides in the computer's working memory.

• Other image-related equipment
• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)
• Encryption and authentication

Easily set up a system that uses a USB dongle as a license key for authentication on PCs and devices. Compatible with Win/Mac/Linux.

When developing a software business, it is as important to consider how to provide licenses and authentication as it is to examine licensing models such as subscriptions. 'CodeMeter' enables software protection and licensing, and it can provide created licenses via a USB hardware dongle. By offering licenses through a dongle, software can be used in both online and offline environments, allowing for proper license management. Below are the benefits from the perspective of end users (your customers) when licenses are provided via a dongle: ■ Convenient for portability: The license is stored in the dongle, making it easy to move the license. ■ Easy license recovery: Even if the PC crashes, inserting the dongle into another PC allows immediate access to the software. ■ Convenient for license borrowing: Licenses can be borrowed for use in locations without internet access, such as during business trips or on-site work. ■ License redundancy: Important for mission-critical applications (ideal for hot standby and cold standby).

• Encryption and authentication

We use CodeMeter's automatic encryption tool AxProtector to strongly encrypt applications. *Free trial version available.

■Automation of Protection CodeMeter's automatic encryption tool, AxProtector, is an ideal solution that saves time and effort in software protection. By using AxProtector, you can protect your software in a completely automated manner from unauthorized use and reverse engineering. AxProtector encrypts the entire set of software you want to protect and secures it with AxEngine, a security shell. Then, the best anti-debugging and anti-disassembly methods are inserted into the software. ■Supported OS AxProtector protects executable files and libraries on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also supports Python, .NET, and JavaScript.

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)
• Firewall and intrusion prevention
• Encryption and authentication

With a license, access restrictions are possible.

Standalone applications created using MATLAB Compiler or Simulink Compiler do not require a MATLAB/Simulink license and can be duplicated, making them convenient for free distribution to an unspecified number of people. On the other hand, if you want to implement access control for applications with requirements such as "I want it to be usable during the project period" or "I don't want it to be provided to third parties without permission," what should you do? Should we document the terms of the agreement? If you are doing business within Japan, this method may be somewhat acceptable. However, if you are expanding your business overseas, it is necessary to reconsider. Therefore, in response to concerns about the leakage or copying of code and logic developed in MATLAB, implementing access control through CodeMeter's encryption and license authentication features is effective. Additionally, by attaching conditions such as expiration dates or usage limits to the license, you can sell licenses for the standalone applications you create, which can enhance business profitability.

• Development support tools (ICE, emulators, debuggers, etc.)
• Encryption and authentication

Explaining how to build a license model tailored to customer usage and how to protect the software itself!

What does IoT mean for machine engineers, controllers, and other device manufacturers? This document investigates the opportunities ahead and the risks that await. In particular, we will look at what decisions can be made to become a successful player in this new world. Please take a moment to read it. 【Contents (excerpt)】 ■ Many names, one idea ■ Internet of Things (IoT) ■ Trends in IoT ■ Strategies for success ■ Standards for protection and licensing systems in IoT *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us. *CodeMeter offers a free trial version.

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)
• Other embedded systems (software and hardware)
• Other security

Although I have heard that verification efficiency at the RTL stage improves with verification methodologies using SystemVerilog such as UVM, many designers may not fully understand what can be done with SystemVerilog and how to use it. In this seminar, we will introduce the basic functions and usefulness of SystemVerilog verification using a sample design. 1. Design Overview 2. UART Test Environment 3. Assertions (SVA & PSL) 4. Functional Coverage 5. Random Test Bench 6. DPI-C

The RTCA/DO-254 guidance recommends that applicants define and implement HDL coding standards. This work begins with a planning process that includes the definition of the standard, how it will be implemented, and, if the process is automated, the evaluation methods for tools or results. A key issue is that the guidance does not have clearly defined formal standards, leading to questions about how to conduct a detailed review of HDL code. In this webinar, we will demonstrate the use of ALINT-PRO to enforce coding standards and highlight the benefits of streamlining the overall design review to meet the objectives of DO-254.

[Speaker] Takahiro Tachikawa, President of International University and Professor at the Graduate School of International Management [Key Lecture Content] In February of this year, the 7th Energy Basic Plan was approved by the Cabinet. What is the essence of this plan that the media and others do not convey? How will this plan impact the development and social implementation of hydrogen, ammonia, and next-generation fuels (synthetic methane, synthetic liquid fuels, green LP gas, etc.)? This lecture will delve into these points. In particular, it will focus on the content of the risk scenario, which is viewed as the main scenario among stakeholders in the energy industry, and the newly defined role of natural gas as an "important energy source even after achieving carbon neutrality." [Lecture Items] 1. The 7th Energy Basic Plan 2. Hydrogen 3. Ammonia 4. Synthetic Fuels 5. Risk Scenario 6. Natural Gas Shift 7. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Lecturer] Professor Shiro Kawabata, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hosei University [Key Lecture Content] Prime Minister Ishiba has positioned 2025 as the inaugural year for the industrialization of quantum technology and has indicated a policy to strengthen support for the industrialization of quantum technology. Additionally, at the G7 Summit held in Canada in June 2025, a joint statement titled "Joint Statement on the Future of Quantum Technology," focusing on quantum technology centered around quantum computers, was adopted. Quantum computers are computers that utilize principles of quantum mechanics, such as superposition and quantum entanglement, for information processing. By using quantum computers, it becomes possible to solve several mathematical problems, such as factorization, machine learning, quantum chemistry calculations, finance, and linear simultaneous equations, exponentially faster compared to classical computers. As a result, major global corporations and startups are globally expanding their development and business in quantum computer hardware and software. This seminar will introduce the basics of quantum computers, the latest research and development trends, business trends, technical challenges, and future prospects.

[Speaker] Shintaro Kobayashi, Group Manager, ICT and Content Industry Consulting Department, Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] The Personal Information Protection Law is undergoing fundamental changes to promote AI development. The Personal Information Protection Commission has proposed a shift towards a risk-based system where companies voluntarily address risks. A key feature of this new system is the establishment of a framework that allows the use of personal information for AI development without the need for individual consent. In this lecture, based on the policy of legal reform, we will carefully explain the points for advancing data utilization by leveraging the legal benefits of the new system, as well as how to establish privacy governance that should drive these efforts, incorporating specific initiatives and examples of solutions. [Lecture Items] 1. Trends in the amendment of the Personal Information Protection Law 2. Practical methods for utilizing personal information without individual consent 3. PETs for safely utilizing AI 4. Achieving governance efficiency and sophistication through AI 5. Q&A / Business card exchange