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In recent years, the automotive industry is trying to use high-speed communication technology developed in the consumer industry to realize autonomous driving systems. This paper introduces the history of invehicle networks, international standardization activities related to in-vehicle optical communication and discusses the expected usage of POF in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, the automotive industry is trying to use high-speed communication technology developed in the consumer industry to realize autonomous driving systems. This paper introduces the history of invehicle networks, international standardization activities related to in-vehicle optical communication and discusses the expected usage of POF in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ISO 30300 is the International Standard for Management Systems for Records. The goal of our study group we held this year was to understand and analyze ISO 30300. We examined the difference between ISO 15489 and ISO 30300 -a practical and strategic level-and the way it is described, with a reference to ISO 15489 that has already prevailed as the International Standard for Records Management. ISO 30300, along with principles of MSR, states the importance of the top management taking the initiative in implementing MSR, in order to promote effective and efficient records management, which is becoming increasingly complex. The principle of records management has not thoroughly understood yet in Japan; the official Japanese translation of ISO 30300 has not been published yet. Our study meetings resulted in completion of Japanese translation of ISO 30300. We are hope to become involved in the promotion of ISO 30300 series, including the establishment of Japanese Industrial Standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ISO15489, which is the world's first International Standard for records management, was established in September 2001. As the international best practice for records management, this ISO is considered to be the guideline for records management in both of public and private organizations, and has a characteristic based on Accountability. ISO 15489 is translated into Japanese and issued as JIS X 0902 this time around. It is expected to be utilized for the execution of "Records Management for Accountability" in "Paradigm Shift in Records Management" which was named by the author, as the direction for utilization of ISO15489 in Japan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Until recently, governments and urban areas were concerned mainly with responsible management of public funds. This did not necessarily extend to environmental issues. With the current trend towards a more environmentally responsible society, a closer look is being given to the emerging ISO 14001 standards. International cooperation increasesthe ability to address the growing number of common environmental problems, leading to better global solutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years there has been considerable development on air quality standards within individual European states and at an international level under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the European Community (EC). Standards may be set for a whole range of purposes (Farmer, 1997). They may be set for blanket protection, to protect some component of the environment or they may allow 'acceptable ' impacts for practical reasons. Standards may also be set in different formats. It is important, therefore, to compare developments at an international level with those in individual States in order to achieve a more coherent integration. This paper will compare developments at the EC and UNECE level with those in the UK. The UK is a good example as, in March 1997, it published a detailed National Air Quality Strategy (DoE, 1997).This describes a number of standards and a management framework for their assessment and use. The Strategy stated that it would be subject to review in 1999. However, following the general election in the UK in May 1997, the new Government has indicated that the review is tobe brought forward. Given the limits in the scope of the standards in the Strategy and recent EC developments (see below) an examination of the relationship between international and UK developments is, therefore, timely. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]