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<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.35

Integrated Design Coordination for Ship IoT System / 船舶IoTシステムの統合設計調整

0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入

 

0-1 Greetings

Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.

講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。

[Tips / 会話のヒント]

・Can you hear me clearly? 

 私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?

 今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)

 軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)

0-2 Introduction​

In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?

本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?​

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- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.

   経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。 

- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.

  What do you think would be challenging?

  経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?

Situation / シチュエーション

Conducting integrated design coordination with overseas IoT technology companies for IoT system introduction aimed at improving vessel operation efficiency.
船舶運航効率化を目的としたIoTシステム導入において、海外IoT技術会社と統合設計調整を行う場面です。

1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!

1-1 Basic phrases
1.We need your IoT sensors to integrate with...(貴社のIoTセンサーを...と統合する必要がある)
2.Please demonstrate how your solution accommodates...(貴社のソリューションが...にどのように対応するかを実証してください)
3.We intend to monitor...(...を監視する予定です)
4.The data must trigger automatic alerts when...(...の場合、データは自動アラートを発動する必要がある)
5.We need you to classify data by...(データを...別に分類していただく必要がある)
6.Please elaborate on your...(貴社の...について詳しく説明してください)
7.We can provide... from our existing...(既存の...から...を供給できます)

1-2 Essential words
1.accommodate(対応する)
2.demonstrate(実証する)
3.utilize(活用する)
4.detect(検出する)
5.trigger(発動する)
6.assess(評価する)
7.coordinate(連携する)
8.elaborate on(詳しく説明する)
9.submit(提出する)
10.overcome(克服する)
2. Try  (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習

Let’s practice the role-play.

ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

Conducting integrated design coordination with overseas IoT technology companies for IoT system introduction aimed at improving vessel operation efficiency.
船舶運航効率化を目的としたIoTシステム導入において、海外IoT技術会社と統合設計調整を行う場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I'd like to present our IoT system configuration for your vessel efficiency project. Could you confirm your current data collection methods and integration requirements?
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。貴社の船舶効率化プロジェクト向けに、当社のIoTシステム構成をご提案させていただきます。現在のデータ収集方法と統合要件についてご確認いただけますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Currently, we collect engine performance data manually every 4 hours. We need your IoT sensors to integrate with our existing monitoring system without modifying the core structure. Please demonstrate how your solution accommodates our legacy equipment and ensures real-time data transmission.
(現在、エンジン性能データは4時間ごとに手動で収集しています。貴社のIoTセンサーは、中核構造を変更することなく既存の監視システムと統合される必要があります。貴社のソリューションが当社のレガシー機器にどのように対応し、リアルタイムデータ伝送を確保するかを実証してください。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Understood. Our sensors utilize wireless protocols compatible with your current system. We can install 12 sensor units on critical components. How do you plan to utilize the collected data for operational decisions?
(承知しました。当社のセンサーは貴社の現行システムと互換性のある無線プロトコルを使用します。重要部品に12個のセンサーユニットを設置できます。収集したデータを運用上の意思決定にどのように活用する予定ですか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
We intend to monitor fuel consumption patterns and detect engine anomalies early. The data must trigger automatic alerts when parameters exceed defined thresholds. We also need to calculate efficiency improvements and assess cost reduction potential. Can your system coordinate with our shore-based analytics platform?
(燃料消費パターンを監視し、エンジンの異常を早期に検出する予定です。パラメータが定義された閾値を超えた場合、データは自動アラートを発動する必要があります。また、効率改善を計算し、コスト削減の可能性を評価する必要もあります。貴社のシステムは当社の陸上分析プラットフォームと連携できますか?)

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Yes, our system can transmit data to your shore platform via satellite connection. However, I'm concerned about the data volume. Will your current bandwidth accommodate continuous transmission from 12 sensors?
(はい、当社のシステムは衛星接続を介して貴社の陸上プラットフォームにデータを送信できます。ただし、データ量について懸念があります。現在の帯域幅で12個のセンサーからの連続送信に対応できますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Our bandwidth is limited to 2 megabits per second. We need you to classify data by priority and submit only critical information in real time. Non-critical data can be transmitted every 30 minutes. Please elaborate on your data compression capabilities and confirm the total data volume per sensor.
(当社の帯域幅は毎秒2メガビットに制限されています。データを優先度別に分類し、重要な情報のみをリアルタイムで送信していただく必要があります。重要でないデータは30分ごとに送信できます。貴社のデータ圧縮機能について詳しく説明し、センサーあたりの総データ量を確認してください。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Each sensor generates approximately 50 kilobits per second uncompressed. With our compression technology, we can reduce this to 8 kilobits per second for non-critical data. We'll classify engine temperature and pressure as critical parameters for immediate transmission. Does this approach meet your requirements?
(各センサーは非圧縮で毎秒約50キロビットを生成します。当社の圧縮技術により、重要でないデータについてはこれを毎秒8キロビットに削減できます。エンジン温度と圧力を即時送信用の重要パラメータとして分類します。このアプローチは貴社の要件を満たしますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Yes, that calculation appears reasonable. However, we must also consider system redundancy. If the satellite connection fails, can your sensors store data locally and submit it later? We need at least 48 hours of local storage capacity to overcome potential communication disruptions.
(はい、その計算は妥当に思えます。ただし、システムの冗長性も考慮する必要があります。衛星接続が失敗した場合、貴社のセンサーはデータをローカルに保存し、後で送信できますか?潜在的な通信障害を克服するため、少なくとも48時間のローカルストレージ容量が必要です。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Our sensors include 128 gigabytes of local storage, which can accommodate approximately 72 hours of compressed data. We'll configure automatic synchronization when connection is restored. What about power supply for the sensors in your engine room environment?
(当社のセンサーには128ギガバイトのローカルストレージが含まれており、約72時間分の圧縮データに対応できます。接続が復旧したときに自動同期を設定します。貴社の機関室環境でのセンサーへの電源供給についてはいかがですか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
We can provide 24-volt DC power from our existing distribution panel. Please confirm your sensors can operate within a temperature range of minus 10 to 60 degrees Celsius and withstand vibration levels typical of marine engines. We also need detailed installation procedures to coordinate with our maintenance schedule.
(既存の配電盤から24ボルトDC電源を供給できます。貴社のセンサーがマイナス10度から60度の温度範囲内で動作し、船舶エンジン特有の振動レベルに耐えられることを確認してください。また、当社のメンテナンススケジュールと調整するため、詳細な設置手順も必要です。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Excellent. Our sensors are certified for those conditions and meet international marine standards. I'll submit the complete technical specifications and installation manual by next week. We can proceed with a pilot installation on 1 vessel to validate the integration before full deployment. Does that timeline work for your project?
(素晴らしいです。当社のセンサーはそれらの条件に対して認証されており、国際海事基準を満たしています。来週までに完全な技術仕様書と設置マニュアルを提出します。全面展開前に統合を検証するため、1隻の船舶でパイロット設置を進めることができます。そのスケジュールは貴社のプロジェクトに適していますか?)
3. Use  (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

Conducting integrated design coordination with overseas IoT technology companies for IoT system introduction aimed at improving vessel operation efficiency.
船舶運航効率化を目的としたIoTシステム導入において、海外IoT技術会社と統合設計調整を行う場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I'd like to present our IoT system configuration for your vessel efficiency project. Could you confirm your current data collection methods and integration requirements?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Currently, we collect engine performance data manually every 4 hours. We need your IoT sensors to integrate with our existing monitoring system without modifying the core structure. Please [実証する] how your solution [対応する]s our legacy equipment and ensures real-time data transmission.

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Understood. Our sensors utilize wireless protocols compatible with your current system. We can install 12 sensor units on critical components. How do you plan to utilize the collected data for operational decisions?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
We intend to monitor fuel consumption patterns and [検出する] engine anomalies early. The data must [発動する] automatic alerts when parameters exceed defined thresholds. We also need to calculate efficiency improvements and [評価する] cost reduction potential. Can your system [連携する] with our shore-based analytics platform?

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Yes, our system can transmit data to your shore platform via satellite connection. However, I'm concerned about the data volume. Will your current bandwidth accommodate continuous transmission from 12 sensors?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Our bandwidth is limited to 2 megabits per second. We need you to classify data by priority and [提出する] only critical information in real time. Non-critical data can be transmitted every 30 minutes. Please [詳しく説明する] your data compression capabilities and confirm the total data volume per sensor.

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Each sensor generates approximately 50 kilobits per second uncompressed. With our compression technology, we can reduce this to 8 kilobits per second for non-critical data. We'll classify engine temperature and pressure as critical parameters for immediate transmission. Does this approach meet your requirements?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Yes, that calculation appears reasonable. However, we must also consider system redundancy. If the satellite connection fails, can your sensors store data locally and [提出する] it later? We need at least 48 hours of local storage capacity to [克服する] potential communication disruptions.

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Our sensors include 128 gigabytes of local storage, which can accommodate approximately 72 hours of compressed data. We'll configure automatic synchronization when connection is restored. What about power supply for the sensors in your engine room environment?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
We can provide 24-volt DC power from our existing distribution panel. Please confirm your sensors can operate within a temperature range of minus 10 to 60 degrees Celsius and withstand vibration levels typical of marine engines. We also need detailed installation procedures to [連携する] with our maintenance schedule.

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Excellent. Our sensors are certified for those conditions and meet international marine standards. I'll submit the complete technical specifications and installation manual by next week. We can proceed with a pilot installation on 1 vessel to validate the integration before full deployment. Does that timeline work for your project?
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.

  このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

Conducting integrated design coordination with overseas IoT technology companies for IoT system introduction aimed at improving vessel operation efficiency.
船舶運航効率化を目的としたIoTシステム導入において、海外IoT技術会社と統合設計調整を行う場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I'd like to present our IoT system configuration for your vessel efficiency project. Could you confirm your current data collection methods and integration requirements?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Currently, we collect engine performance data manually every 4 hours. [当社のIoTセンサーは、中核構造を変更することなく既存の監視システムと統合される必要があります。] [貴社のソリューションが当社のレガシー機器にどのように対応し、リアルタイムデータ伝送を確保するかを実証してください。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Understood. Our sensors utilize wireless protocols compatible with your current system. We can install 12 sensor units on critical components. How do you plan to utilize the collected data for operational decisions?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
[燃料消費パターンを監視し、エンジンの異常を早期に検出する予定です。] The data must trigger automatic alerts when parameters exceed defined thresholds. We also need to calculate efficiency improvements and assess cost reduction potential. Can your system coordinate with our shore-based analytics platform?

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Yes, our system can transmit data to your shore platform via satellite connection. However, I'm concerned about the data volume. Will your current bandwidth accommodate continuous transmission from 12 sensors?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Our bandwidth is limited to 2 megabits per second. [データを優先度別に分類し、重要な情報のみをリアルタイムで送信していただく必要があります。] Non-critical data can be transmitted every 30 minutes. Please elaborate on your data compression capabilities and confirm the total data volume per sensor.

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Each sensor generates approximately 50 kilobits per second uncompressed. With our compression technology, we can reduce this to 8 kilobits per second for non-critical data. We'll classify engine temperature and pressure as critical parameters for immediate transmission. Does this approach meet your requirements?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Yes, that calculation appears reasonable. However, we must also consider system redundancy. If the satellite connection fails, can your sensors store data locally and submit it later? We need at least 48 hours of local storage capacity to overcome potential communication disruptions.

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Our sensors include 128 gigabytes of local storage, which can accommodate approximately 72 hours of compressed data. We'll configure automatic synchronization when connection is restored. What about power supply for the sensors in your engine room environment?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
We can provide 24-volt DC power from our existing distribution panel. Please confirm your sensors can operate within a temperature range of minus 10 to 60 degrees Celsius and withstand vibration levels typical of marine engines. We also need detailed installation procedures to coordinate with our maintenance schedule.

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Excellent. Our sensors are certified for those conditions and meet international marine standards. I'll submit the complete technical specifications and installation manual by next week. We can proceed with a pilot installation on 1 vessel to validate the integration before full deployment. Does that timeline work for your project?
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用

Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。​

Situation / シチュエーション
An IoT technology engineer presents a detailed IoT system proposal for vessel efficiency improvement.
The design engineer confirms integration compatibility with existing ship systems and data utilization methods.
IoT技術会社の技術者が船舶効率化のための詳細なIoTシステム提案を行う。
設計エンジニアが既存船舶システムとの統合互換性とデータ活用方法を確認する。

👨‍💼【Teacher / IoT Technology Engineer】:
Thank you for your time today. Could you explain your current monitoring system and how you would like our IoT solution to integrate with your vessel operations?
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。現在の監視システムと、当社のIoTソリューションを貴社の船舶運用にどのように統合したいかをご説明いただけますか?)

🧑‍🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)

Hints / ヒント
1. Describe current data collection methods
2. Explain integration requirements with existing systems
3. Clarify data utilization plans for operations
4. Confirm technical specifications and compatibility
​※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
 このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6.  Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り

Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!

 

6-1 Comments from student

・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

 

6-2 Feedback from teacher

・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント

 

*6-3 Questions from student (if any)

Japanese translation(日本語訳)

1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ

2. Try  (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

3. Use  (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り

"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”

「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」

5-1.  Comments from Student

  - Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ

  - Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

5-2.  Feedback from Teacher

  - Good points / 良かった点

  - Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント

  - What to review / 復習ポイント

5-3. Question from Students (If any)

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