CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA patent applications published on October 19th, 2023

Patent applications for CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA on October 19th, 2023

RADIOGRAPHIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME (18297505)

Main Inventor

YUSUKE NIIBE

Brief explanation

This abstract describes a radiographic system that consists of two main components: a radiation generating apparatus and a radiographic imaging apparatus. The radiation generating apparatus controls the emission of radiation from a radiation source, while the radiographic imaging apparatus captures an image based on the radiation emitted by the radiation source.

The two apparatuses communicate with each other using the same interface. They exchange two types of information: irradiation control information and synchronization information. The irradiation control information is used to regulate the emission of radiation from the radiation source, based on the desired dose of radiation. This ensures that the appropriate amount of radiation is used for each imaging procedure.

The synchronization information is used to coordinate the timing of the imaging process between the radiation generating apparatus and the radiographic imaging apparatus. This ensures that the image is captured at the correct moment, synchronized with the emission of radiation.

Overall, this radiographic system allows for effective communication and coordination between the radiation generating apparatus and the radiographic imaging apparatus, ensuring accurate and controlled imaging procedures.

Abstract

A radiographic system includes a radiation generating apparatus that controls irradiation with radiation from a radiation source and a radiographic imaging apparatus that captures an image based on the radiation from the radiation source. The radiation generating apparatus and the radiographic imaging apparatus perform communication of irradiation control information and communication of synchronization information between each other using a same interface. The irradiation control information is used to control the irradiation with the radiation from the radiation source based on a dose of the radiation from the radiation source. The synchronization information is used to synchronize imaging timing between the radiation generating apparatus and the radiographic imaging apparatus.

PLANARIZATION METHOD AND PHOTOCURABLE COMPOSITION (18338716)

Main Inventor

Toshiki Ito

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for making a substrate surface smooth. It involves applying a liquid substance onto the uneven surface, waiting for it to become smooth, and then using light to harden the substance. The method includes two steps: first, applying a layer of a liquid substance containing a polymerizable compound, and second, dropping droplets of another liquid substance containing a different polymerizable compound onto the first layer.

Abstract

A substrate surface planarization method includes an arranging step of arranging a liquid curable composition onto a substrate surface having unevenness, a waiting step of waiting until the surface of the layer of the liquid curable composition becomes smooth, and a light exposure step of applying light to cure the layer of the liquid curable composition in this order. The arranging step includes a first arranging step of arranging a layer made of a first liquid curable composition (A1) containing at least a polymerizable compound (a1), and a second arranging step of arranging droplets of a second liquid curable composition (A2) containing at least a polymerizable compound (a2) onto the layer made of the first liquid curable composition (A1) by dropping the droplets discretely.

LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS (18297925)

Main Inventor

HIDEAKI MATSUMURA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a liquid ejection apparatus that consists of two liquid storage containers, two terminal members, and a circuit board. The first liquid storage container holds liquid that is ejected by a liquid ejection head. The second liquid storage container is positioned next to the first one. The first terminal member touches the liquid in the first container, while the second terminal member touches the liquid in the second container. The circuit board makes contact with both terminal members and can move relative to the first liquid storage container in a specific direction.

Abstract

A liquid ejection apparatus includes a first liquid storage container, a second liquid storage container, a first terminal member, a second terminal member, and a circuit board. The first liquid storage container stores liquid to be supplied to a liquid ejection head that ejects the liquid to an ejection medium. The second liquid storage container is arranged side by side in a first direction with respect to the first liquid storage container. The first terminal member comes into contact with the liquid stored within the first liquid storage container. The second terminal member comes into contact with liquid stored within the second liquid storage container. The circuit board comes into contact with the first terminal member and the second terminal member and relatively moves in the first direction with respect to the first liquid storage container.

LIQUID EJECTION MODULE (18134701)

Main Inventor

AYAKO IWASAKI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a liquid ejection module that aims to improve the arrangement of ejection openings for high resolution printing while minimizing wiring resistance and maintaining efficient liquid circulation. The module includes a liquid delivery mechanism positioned below an energy generating element. It also features multiple penetrating flow paths that align with different pressure chambers, and electric wiring is routed between these flow paths.

Abstract

To provide a liquid ejection module capable of arranging ejection openings for a high resolution and suppressing an increase in wiring resistance without decreasing liquid circulation efficiency, a liquid delivery mechanism is arranged below an energy generating element, a plurality of penetrating flow paths are provided to correspond to a plurality of pressure chambers, respectively, and electric wiring is routed between adjacent penetrating flow paths.

LIQUID CARTRIDGE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME (18184598)

Main Inventor

MASATOMO OJIMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a liquid cartridge that consists of a container to store liquid, a lid to cover the container, a liquid holding member inside the container to hold the liquid, and a projection member connected to the liquid holding member. The lid has a communication path that allows air to flow in and out of the container, and this path includes an opening. The projection member extends from the liquid holding member towards the lid and surrounds a part of the opening when viewed from above.

Abstract

A liquid cartridge includes a liquid container configured to store a liquid, a lid part configured to cover the liquid container, a liquid holding member stored in the liquid container and configured to hold the liquid, and a projection member connected to the liquid holding member, wherein the liquid holding member has a first surface facing the lid part, wherein the lid part includes an atmosphere communication path that communicates inside and outside of the liquid container, wherein the atmosphere communication path includes an opening that is open to the inside of the liquid container, and wherein the projection member projects from the first surface toward the lid part, and surrounds at least a portion of the opening as viewed from a vertical direction orthogonal to the first surface in which the lid part covers the liquid container.

LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS (18295460)

Main Inventor

AKANE HISANAGA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a liquid ejection apparatus that includes a liquid ejection head, a storage unit, a pivot member, and a detection unit. The liquid ejection head ejects liquid, while the storage unit stores the liquid to be supplied to the liquid ejection head. The pivot member is dipped in the stored liquid and can revolve based on the amount of liquid present. The detection unit is used to measure the amount of liquid by utilizing the movement of the pivot member. The position of the detection unit varies depending on the specific gravity of the liquid stored in the storage unit.

Abstract

A liquid ejection apparatus is equipped with a liquid ejection head configured to eject a supplied liquid, a storage unit configured to store the liquid to be supplied to the liquid ejection head, a pivot member configured to be dipped in the stored liquid in the storage unit and be revolvable according to the amount of the liquid, and a detection unit configured to detect the amount of the liquid by use of the pivot member, wherein the arrangement position of the detection unit differs according to the specific gravity of the liquid stored in the storage unit.

SHAFT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18176401)

Main Inventor

ATSUSHI KAWARAGO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a shaft with a torque limiter that has a rotation restricting portion. This portion is inserted into and engaged with the torque limiter. The rotation restricting portion has an outer circumferential portion that sticks out from the shaft and has a surface parallel to the shaft's surface. It also has an engaging portion that connects to the torque limiter. The engaging portion of the rotation restricting portion has a tip in the shape of an R that opposes the engaging portion of the torque limiter. The width of the engaging portion in a direction perpendicular to the inserting direction into the torque limiter is such that it can be inserted into the torque limiter.

Abstract

A shaft on which a torque limiter is mounted includes a rotation restricting portion. The rotation restricting portion is inserted into and engaged with an engaging portion of the torque limiter. The rotation restricting portion is provided with an outer circumferential portion which is projected in an outer diameter direction from an outer circumference of the shaft and of which an outer circumferential surface is formed parallel with an outer circumferential surface of the shaft and an engaging portion connected to the outer circumferential portion and engaging with the engaging portion of the torque limiter. The engaging portion of the rotation restricting portion is provided with a tip portion of a R shape opposing the engaging portion of the torque limiter, and a width thereof in a direction perpendicular to an inserting direction into the engaging portion of the torque limiter is a width capable of being inserted into the engaging portion of the torque limiter.

PRINTING APPARATUS (18211861)

Main Inventor

Tsutomu Obata

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a printing apparatus that includes a stacking portion for holding printed materials, a discharge unit for moving the printed materials to the stacking portion, and a passage forming portion that creates a pathway for the printed materials to flow into the stacking portion. The passage forming portion has an opening/closing mechanism that can be moved to either allow the printed materials to pass through or to close off the stacking portion.

Abstract

A printing apparatus includes a stacking portion on which a print medium printed by a printing unit configured to perform printing is stacked, a discharge unit configured to discharge the print medium printed by the printing unit to the stacking portion, a passage forming portion arranged facing the stacking portion and configured to form a discharge passage of the print medium together with the stacking portion, and an outlet port located in a downstream end of the stacking portion and a downstream end of the passage forming portion in a conveying direction of the print medium. The passage forming portion includes an opening/closing portion which is displaceable between a closed position for forming the discharge passage and an open position for opening the stacking portion.

RECORDING MATERIAL PROCESSING APPARATUS OR IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM EACH OF WHICH EXECUTES STAPLING PROCESS (18331872)

Main Inventor

Hiroshi Chihara

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a recording material processing apparatus that includes various components such as a processing tray, a detecting unit, a stapling unit, an instructing unit, a control unit, a switching unit, and a notifying unit. 

The detecting unit is responsible for detecting recording material that is placed in the processing tray. The stapling unit is used to execute a stapling process for the recording material in the tray.

The instructing unit outputs an instruction to execute the stapling process. When the control unit receives this instruction while the detecting unit has already detected recording material in the tray, it initiates the stapling process.

The switching unit is used to change the position of the stapling unit among multiple positions. The notifying unit provides notification about the placement position of the recording material in the tray for each of these positions.

In summary, this apparatus can detect recording material, staple it, and provide information about the placement position of the material in the tray.

Abstract

A recording material processing apparatus includes a processing tray, a detecting unit, a stapling unit, an instructing unit, a control unit, a switching unit, and a notifying unit. The detecting unit detects recording material placed in the processing tray. The stapling unit executes a stapling process for the recording material placed in the processing tray. The instructing unit outputs a stapling process execution instruction. Upon receipt of the execution instruction in a state in which the detecting unit has detected a recording material inserted in the processing tray from an outside of a main body of a main body apparatus, the control unit cause the stapling process to be executed. The switching unit switches a position of the stapling unit among a plurality of positions. The notifying unit provides notification of a placement position of the recording material in the processing tray corresponding to each of the plurality of positions.

METHOD FOR CONVEYING SHEET IN POST-PROCESSING APPARATUS (18194430)

Main Inventor

TAKURO MITA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a post-processing apparatus that includes a conveyance path, a buffer unit, a post-processing unit, and a processor. The apparatus receives sheets from a previous conveyance apparatus and forms a bundle of sheets using a buffer unit. The post-processing unit then performs post-processing on the sheet bundle. The processor controls the conveyance of the sheets and the sheet bundle and determines the delay amount of the sheets or the preceding sheet bundle. Based on this delay amount, the processor sets a shift amount between multiple sheets.

Abstract

A post-processing apparatus includes a conveyance path, a buffer unit, a post-processing unit, and a processor. The conveyance path receives a sheet conveyed from a conveyance apparatus in a stage preceding the post-processing apparatus. The buffer unit forms a sheet bundle constituted by sheets. The post-processing unit loads the sheet bundle performs post-processing on the sheet bundle. The processor controls conveyance of the sheets and the sheet bundle and obtains, in a case of a delay amount, a delay amount of the sheet conveyed from the conveyance apparatus in the stage or a delay amount of a preceding other sheet bundle conveyed from the buffer unit to the post-processing unit. The processor sets a shift amount between plural sheets based on the delay amount obtained by the at least one processor.

CELL ANALYSIS METHOD AND CELL ANALYSIS SYSTEM (18178013)

Main Inventor

YUICHIRO IWAMOTO

Brief explanation

The cell analysis method described in the abstract involves several steps. First, a first liquid containing a cell is stored in a tank, while a second liquid containing a compound is stored in another tank. The first liquid is then discharged onto a substrate, creating multiple droplets. Next, the second liquid is discharged onto the same substrate, mixing with the first liquid droplets. The reaction between the cell and the compound is observed, and the results are acquired. Finally, the acquired results are analyzed to identify specific portions on the substrate where the predetermined criteria for the reaction are met.

Abstract

The cell analysis method includes: a first storage step of storing a first liquid containing a cell in a first tank; a second storage step of storing a second liquid containing a compound in a second tank; a first discharge step of discharging the first liquid to a plurality of portions on a substrate, to thereby form a plurality of first liquid droplets; a second discharge step of discharging the second liquid to the plurality of portions on the substrate in such a manner that the second liquid is allowed to be admixed with the first liquid droplets; a result acquisition step of acquiring results of a reaction between the cell and the compound; and an analysis step of analyzing the results acquired in the result acquisition step to specify a portion in which results satisfying predetermined criteria are obtained among the plurality of portions.

DISPLAY APPARATUS (18295367)

Main Inventor

Kyouhei SUZUKI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a display apparatus that can be attached to a user. The apparatus includes a flexible display, a bendable substrate connected to the display, and an actuator that can move the display in a specific direction. The actuator is positioned away from the display in a different direction. The substrate is fixed closer to the display on the side where the actuator is located. The substrate extends in that direction from the connected portion to the side where the actuator is located.

Abstract

A display apparatus is attachable to a user. The display apparatus includes a display, a substrate connected to the display and bendable, and an actuator configured to generate a driving force to move the display in a first direction that intersects a display surface of the display. The actuator is disposed at a position shifted from the display in a second direction different from the first direction. The substrate is fixed at a position closer in the second direction to a surface of the display on a side where the actuator is located than to a surface of the display on a side where the actuator is not located. The substrate extends in the second direction from a connected portion of the substrate connected to the display toward the side where the actuator is located.

EXPOSURE APPARATUS, EXPOSURE METHOD, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD (18296044)

Main Inventor

TAKAHIRO TAKIGUCHI

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an exposure apparatus that is used to expose a substrate using a projection optical system. The apparatus includes a temperature regulator that controls the temperature distribution on an optical element of the projection optical system. During the exposure operation, a controller performs a first process to minimize the change in aberration of the projection optical system. However, if a specific event is detected before the exposure operation, the controller performs a second process to reduce the aberration using a different method than the first process.

Abstract

An exposure apparatus that performs an exposure operation of exposing a substrate via a projection optical system is provided. The apparatus includes a temperature regulator configured to regulate a temperature distribution on an optical element of the projection optical system, and a controller configured to perform, in an exposure operation period in which the exposure operation is executed, a first process of controlling the temperature regulator so as to reduce a change of aberration of the projection optical system caused by execution of the exposure operation. In accordance with detection of a predetermined event before the exposure operation period, the controller performs, before performing the first process, a second process for reducing the aberration of the projection optical system using a method different from the first process.

PROCESS CARTRIDGE AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS (18178070)

Main Inventor

KANAME WATARIGUCHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a process cartridge used in an electrophotographic apparatus. The cartridge includes an electrophotographic photosensitive member, a toner, and a developing member. The electrophotographic photosensitive member has a surface layer made of a polymerized film composed of monofunctional (meth)acrylic compounds and tri- or higher functional (meth)acrylic compounds. The toner contains toner particles and hydrotalcite particles as an external additive. The hydrotalcite particles are analyzed to contain fluorine in filter fitting analysis of STEM-EDS analysis.

Abstract

The process cartridge is a process cartridge to be removably mounted onto a main body of an electrophotographic apparatus, the process cartridge including: an electrophotographic photosensitive member; a toner; and a developing member, wherein the electrophotographic photosensitive member includes a surface layer that is a polymerized film of a composition containing at least one kind of monofunctional (meth)acrylic compound selected from the group consisting of: a monofunctional (meth)acrylic monomer; and a monofunctional (meth)acrylic oligomer, and at least one kind of tri- or higher functional (meth)acrylic compound selected from the group consisting of: a tri- or higher functional (meth)acrylic monomer; and a tri- or higher functional (meth)acrylic oligomer, wherein the toner contains a toner particle and a hydrotalcite particle as an external additive, and wherein the hydrotalcite particle contains fluorine in filter fitting analysis of STEM-EDS analysis.

ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC ROLLER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18296646)

Main Inventor

RYOSUKE TAKAYAMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an electrophotographic roller, which is a component used in printing and copying machines. This roller consists of a substrate (a base material) and a foam layer on its outer surface. The foam layer is made up of cells that are open on the outer surface. The important characteristic of this foam layer is its zero-point charge, which is a measure of its electrical properties. The foam layer must have a zero-point charge of 40 μC/g or higher, as determined using a standard carrier.

Abstract

An electrophotographic roller comprising a substrate and a foam layer on an outer peripheral surface of the substrate, the foam layer constituting an outer surface of the electrophotographic roller, the foam layer comprising cells each of which opens on the outer surface, and the foam layer having a zero-point charge measured using a standard carrier of 40 μC/g or more.

FIXING APPARATUS (18339143)

Main Inventor

Yuhei Takei

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a fixing apparatus that includes several components such as a fixing belt, a steering roller, a pressure rotation member, and a contact-separation mechanism. The contact-separation mechanism is responsible for moving the pressure rotation member between a position where it is in contact with the fixing belt and a position where it is separated from the fixing belt. The swing of the steering roller is controlled to ensure that the fixing belt moves to a specific position in the width direction. The abstract also mentions that the distance between the center position of the fixing belt and the center position of the range of movement of the fixing belt is smaller in the separated state compared to the contact state.

Abstract

A fixing apparatus includes a fixing belt, a steering roller, a pressure rotation member, and a contact-separation mechanism. The contact-separation mechanism moves the pressure rotation member to a position where the pressure rotation member is in a contact state with the fixing belt and a position where the pressure rotation member is in a separated state from the fixing belt. Swing of the steering roller is controlled so that the fixing belt moves to a predetermined position in a fixing belt width direction. A distance between a center position of the fixing belt in tilting the steering roller for a first time after the center position is separated from a center position of a range of movement of the fixing belt and the center position of the range of movement of the fixing belt in the width direction is smaller in the separated state than in the contact state.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18134708)

Main Inventor

AKIHIKO UCHIYAMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes various components such as an image bearing member, a toner image forming portion, a light source, a detecting portion, a removing member, and a controller. The controller is responsible for controlling the apparatus and enables two types of measurements to be performed. The first measurement involves detecting reflected light by irradiating toner in a specific region with light from the light source. The second measurement involves detecting reflected light by irradiating the surface of the image bearing member with light from the light source. When the second measurement is carried out, the controller ensures that toner is supplied to a different region than the first measurement.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an endless image bearing member, a toner image forming portion, a light source, a detecting portion, a removing member, and a controller. The controller carries out control so that first measurement for detecting reflected light by the detecting portion by irradiating toner, supplied to a first region detectable by the detecting portion, with the light from the light source and second measurement for detecting the reflected light by the detecting portion by irradiating a surface of the image bearing member with light from the light source are made executable. In a case that the second measurement is executed, the controller carries out control so that the toner is supplied to the nip in a second region different from the first region.

PRINTING SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18183231)

Main Inventor

HIROYA IGARASHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a printing system that checks for defects in printed sheets. If no defect is found, the sheet is sent to one location for disposal. If a defect is found, the sheet is sent to a different location for disposal. Additionally, if a defect is found, the system will also check the next sheet before sending it to the disposal location.

Abstract

In a case of inspecting the presence/absence of a printing defect in a printed sheet for which print processing has been performed in a printing unit, the printing system discharges a printed sheet in which no printing defect is detected to a first discharge destination and discharges a printed sheet in which a printing defect is detected to a second discharge destination. In a case where a printing detect is detected in a printed sheet, the printing system also discharges the subsequent printed sheet to the second discharge destination after inspecting the subsequent printed sheet by an inspection unit.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18340305)

Main Inventor

Eiichiro Teshima

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus (such as a printer or copier) that has the ability to detect when a replaceable unit (such as a toner cartridge or ink cartridge) needs to be replaced. In this case, if the apparatus determines that the replaceable unit needs to be replaced while it is in a state where it cannot be removed, it will switch to a different state where the unit can be removed. This control mechanism ensures that the user can easily replace the necessary components in the image forming apparatus.

Abstract

The image forming apparatus, in the case where the image forming apparatus determines that a replaceable unit is replaced in a first state in which removal of the replaceable unit is inhibited, performs control to switch from the first state to a second state in which removal of the replaceable unit is allowed.

PROCESS CARTRIDGE AND ELECTROPHOTOGAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18212783)

Main Inventor

Ryuta Murakami

Brief explanation

This abstract describes a process cartridge used in printing or copying machines. The cartridge includes a frame and a photosensitive drum that can rotate. A coupling is connected to the drum to transfer a driving force. The cartridge also has a developing roller and a gear. The gear has teeth, some of which are exposed and face the axis of the drum. The teeth of the gear are shorter than the projection of the coupling in the axial direction of the drum.

Abstract

A process cartridge includes a frame and a photosensitive drum supported by the frame, with the photosensitive drum being rotatable about an axis thereof. A coupling is operatively connected to the photosensitive drum such that a driving force can be transferred from the coupling to the photosensitive drum. A developing roller is supported by the frame, with the developing roller being rotatable about an axis thereof. A gear is positioned at a side of the process cartridge, with the gear being rotatable about an axis thereof. The gear has a plurality of teeth, with at least some of the teeth being exposed teeth that are uncovered by the frame and exposed to outside of the process cartridge, and with a tip of at least one of the exposed teeth facing the axis of the photosensitive drum. As measured in the axial direction of the photosensitive drum, the teeth of the gear are shorter than the projection of the coupling.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD Rurika SHIMIZU ([[US Patent Application 18295904. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD Rurika SHIMIZU simplified abstract|18295904]])

Main Inventor

Rurika SHIMIZU

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an electronic device that has a rotating button and a control unit. The control unit is responsible for controlling the amount of rotation that occurs with each press of the button. This rotation is determined based on multiple items that are shown on a display screen.

Abstract

An electronic device comprises a rotational operation member and a control unit that controls an angle of rotation per operation of the rotational operation member. The control unit controls the angle of rotation per operation in accordance with a plurality of items displayed on a display unit.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18298775)

Main Inventor

KAZUYUKI SAITO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that stores information about a printer. The apparatus has an acquisition unit that acquires two types of capability information: first capability information defined by a predetermined protocol and second capability information not defined by the protocol. The apparatus also has a display unit that shows a first object to set a value for a first setting item based on the acquired first capability information, and a second object to set a value for a second setting item based on the acquired second capability information. Additionally, the apparatus has a transmission unit that sends the set values for both the first and second setting items.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus configured to store information about a printer includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire first capability information defined by a predetermined protocol and second capability information not defined by the predetermined protocol, a display unit configured to display a first object to set a setting value for a first setting item based on the acquired first capability information, and display a second object to set a setting value for a second setting item based on the acquired second capability information, and a transmission unit configured to transmit a first setting value set via the first object and a second setting value set via the second object.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF THE IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18341663)

Main Inventor

Sho Saito

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an image forming apparatus that can communicate with an information processing apparatus. The image forming apparatus has a reception unit that receives information to identify a print service in the information processing apparatus. It also has a transmission unit that sends a prohibition condition to the information processing apparatus. The prohibition condition represents a limitation on certain print settings that cannot be adjusted based on the capabilities of the printing apparatus and the specific print service. The prohibition condition is specific to the print service identified by the reception unit.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus to communicate with an information processing apparatus includes a reception unit and a transmission unit. The reception unit receives information for identifying a print service included in the information processing apparatus. The transmission unit transmits, to the information processing apparatus, a prohibition condition. The prohibition condition represents a condition relating to a print setting that cannot be set depending on capabilities of a printing apparatus and of the print setting. The prohibition condition is for a print service corresponding to the information received by the reception unit.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18298950)

Main Inventor

KAZUSHIGE SHIMADA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can gather information about a printer's capabilities and display it on a screen. The apparatus has an acquisition unit that collects capability information from a printer driver, and a display unit that shows an object where users can adjust print settings based on the acquired information. The acquisition unit can also gather additional capability information based on user actions after collecting the initial information.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire capability information about a printer configured to receive print data generated by a predetermined printer driver, and a display unit configured to display an object configured to accept a print setting based on the capability information acquired by the acquisition unit. The acquisition unit is configured to acquire second capability information based on a predetermined user operation accepted after completion of acquisition of first capability information of the capability information.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18298708)

Main Inventor

KAZUYUKI SAITO

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that has a printer driver and is capable of generating image data to be transmitted according to a specific protocol. The apparatus includes a selection unit that can choose printer information for a single printer from a collection of printer information for multiple printers. It also has a notification unit that can inform an application associated with the selected printer information. The apparatus further includes an acquisition unit that can obtain first capability information, defined by the predetermined protocol, and second capability information, not defined by the predetermined protocol, from a cloud print service. Finally, the apparatus has a display unit that can show an object for adjusting print settings based on the acquired second capability information.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus that stores a printer driver configured to generate image data to be transmitted according to a predetermined protocol includes a selection unit configured to select printer information regarding a single printer from stored printer information regarding a plurality of printers, a notification unit configured to give a notification to an application corresponding to the printer information selected by the selection unit, an acquisition unit configured to, based on an instruction given by the application having received the notification, acquire first capability information that is defined by a predetermined protocol and second capability information that is not defined by the predetermined protocol from a cloud print service, and a display unit configured to, based on the second capability information acquired by the acquisition unit, display an object that receives a print setting.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18298997)

Main Inventor

Akihiro YASUDA

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that stores information about a printer and its corresponding printer driver. The apparatus includes a controller that acquires two types of capability information: first capability information defined by a predetermined protocol, and second capability information that is not defined by the protocol. The acquired capability information is then stored in association with the printer information. 

Based on the stored capability information, a selectable object is displayed on a display unit. When the user selects this object, another object for receiving print settings is displayed on the display unit. The print settings object is displayed according to the second capability information that is stored in association with the printer information.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus storing information regarding a printer and a predetermined printer driver in association includes a controller configured to acquire first capability information defined by a predetermined protocol and second capability information undefined by the predetermined protocol, and store the first capability information and the second capability information having been acquired in association with the information regarding the printer, wherein, based on a storage unit storing the first capability information and the second capability information, a predetermined object is displayed in a selectable state on a display unit, and wherein, based on the displayed predetermined object being selected, an object for receiving a print setting is displayed on the display unit in accordance with the second capability information stored in association with the information regarding the printer.

AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS FOR AUTHENTICATING AUTHENTICATION-TARGET APPARATUS (18340683)

Main Inventor

HISASHI ENOMOTO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an authentication system that verifies the identity of a target. The system works by sending a code and a challenge to the target, which then generates a password through repetitive computation using the code as input. The target then compares this password with a pre-stored password for authentication. If the authentication is successful, the target retrieves an authentication seed based on the number of times the computation was executed. Using this seed and the challenge, the target generates a response and sends it back to the authentication system.

Abstract

An authentication apparatus transmits code and challenge to a target, receives a response, and authenticates the target based on the response. The target receives the code and the challenge, generates a password for comparison by executing n times of repetitive computation by a recurrence relation or a recursive function using the code as an initial input, executes password authentication using a pre-stored password and the password for comparison. If the password authentication has succeeded, the target reads out an authentication seed corresponding to the number n that is the number of times of execution of the repetitive computation with which the password for comparison that matches a password has been obtained, and generates the response using the read-out authentication seed and the challenge received from the authentication apparatus, and transmits the response.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18295679)

Main Inventor

KOICHI TANJI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that performs a search for the architecture of a network model. The apparatus includes a first learning unit that learns an architecture coefficient, a second learning unit that learns a weight coefficient, and a control unit that alternates the learning process between the two units. The control unit also allows either unit to learn using a network model's output value as a teacher model, based on coefficients acquired at different points in time.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus which executes a search for an architecture of a network model includes a first learning unit configured to execute learning of an architecture coefficient, a second learning unit configured to execute learning of a weight coefficient, and a control unit configured to execute control to advance the search by causing the first learning unit and the second learning unit to execute learning alternately. The control unit executes control to cause at least any one of the first learning unit and the second learning unit to execute learning on a network model including an architecture coefficient and a weight coefficient acquired at the current point in time using an output value output from a network model set as a teacher model which is configured based on an architecture coefficient and a weight coefficient acquired prior to the current point in time.

MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, PROCESSING SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD (18297850)

Main Inventor

Ryo NAWATA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a management apparatus that is used to control a processing apparatus. The processing apparatus includes a driver that controls a target object in multiple directions, and a controller that uses a neural network to control the driver. The neural network's parameters are determined through reinforcement learning, where a reward is evaluated based on the control results of the target object. The management apparatus includes a learning unit that adjusts the rewards for each drive axis based on the required precision for that axis.

Abstract

Provided is a management apparatus for managing a processing apparatus including a driver configured to drive a target object in regard to a plurality of drive axes, and a controller configured to control the driver using a neural network for which a parameter for outputting a manipulated variable to the target object is decided by reinforcement learning. The management apparatus includes a learning unit configured to decide the parameter of the neural network by reinforcement learning. The learning unit performs the reinforcement learning by evaluating a reward obtained from a control result of the target object by the controller, and relatively adjusts rewards regarding the respective drive axes in accordance with required precisions for the respective drive axes.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18298439)

Main Inventor

EIKO HIROSE

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can request a specific server to perform a certain task. The specific server is associated with specific locale information. The apparatus stores the identification information of the server and can obtain information from the identified server after performing the requested processing.

Abstract

There is provided an information processing apparatus. A request unit requests a specific server among a plurality of servers to execute predetermined processing, the specific server being associated with specific locale information that is currently set. A storage unit stores server identification information that identifies the specific server associated with the specific locale information. An obtainment unit identifies the specific server based on the server identification information, and obtains predetermined information derived from the predetermined processing from the specific server that has been identified.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18298410)

Main Inventor

Fumihiro KAJIMURA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a system that calculates the similarity between different virtual viewpoints. If the similarity meets a predetermined condition, the system will change the display on the image display unit. This could include showing a warning display to notify the operator of a similar virtual viewpoint and displaying the image capturing frame of that viewpoint alongside the operator's own virtual viewpoint image.

Abstract

The degree of similarity calculation unit calculates the degree of similarity between the virtual viewpoint parameters of the virtual viewpoint operated by its own apparatus and the virtual viewpoint parameters of another virtual viewpoint and in a case where it is determined that the degree of similarity satisfies a similarity condition determined in advance, the control unit causes the display of the image display unit to be changed. For example, the warning display for giving a notification that another virtual viewpoint whose virtual viewpoint parameters are similar exists and the image capturing frame of the other similar virtual viewpoint are displayed together with the virtual viewpoint image representing the appearance from the virtual viewpoint operated by the operator him/herself.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18297710)

Main Inventor

Taku OGASAWARA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for adding visual effects to objects in a virtual viewpoint image. The method involves using shape data from multiple images captured by different cameras to determine the three-dimensional shape of a foreground object. Based on this shape data, effects data is generated to create three-dimensional visual effects for specific parts of the object. Finally, a virtual viewpoint image is generated using the shape data and effects data, allowing for a virtual perspective of the object with the added visual effects.

Abstract

In a virtual viewpoint image, visual effects for an object are appended appropriately. Based on shape data indicating a three-dimensional shape of a foreground object captured in a plurality of images which are based on image capturing of a plurality of imaging devices, effects data indicating three-dimensional visual effects in accordance with a specific portion in the three-dimensional shape is generated. Then, by using the shape data and the effects data, a virtual viewpoint image corresponding to a virtual viewpoint is generated.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18192201)

Main Inventor

Masami Kato

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an apparatus that uses information about the orientation of images to detect objects within those images. It sets coefficients in arrays based on the image orientation information, generates maps by applying these coefficients to the images, and acquires template features corresponding to objects from these maps. The template features are then registered in arrays based on the image orientation information. The apparatus then sets coefficients in a second array based on the orientation information of a second image, generates a second map using these coefficients, and sets the template feature in a feature array based on the second image orientation information. Finally, it performs a correlation calculation between the template feature and the second map to detect the object within the second image.

Abstract

An apparatus sets coefficients in a first array based on first information indicating an image capturing orientation of a first image, generates a first map by applying the coefficients to the first image, acquires a template feature corresponding to an object based on the first map, registers the template feature in an array based on the first information, sets coefficients in a second array based on second information indicating an image capturing orientation of a second image, generates a second map by applying the coefficients set in the second array to the second image, sets the template feature in a feature array based on the second information, performs a correlation calculation between the template feature set in the feature array and the second map, and detects the object from the second image based on a result of the correlation calculation.

LEARNING APPARATUS, RECOGNITION APPARATUS, LEARNING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18191758)

Main Inventor

Erika Fujita

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a learning apparatus that trains a model in a unique way. It holds a feature amount of a trained model at an early learning stage. The model is trained by adding a task and mixing the value for the added task with existing supervisory data. An intermediate layer is extended towards a low-dimensional layer based on the training progress.

Abstract

A learning apparatus is provided that trains a model while a feature amount of a trained model is held at a learning early stage. When a model is trained using a parameter of the trained model, the model is trained by adding a task, and mixing a value for the added task and preliminarily prepared supervisory data at a predetermined mixing ratio. An intermediate layer to be trained is extended toward a low-dimensional layer side based on training progress with a layer for solving the added task as a starting point.

TARGET IDENTIFICATION DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, TARGET IDENTIFICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18187749)

Main Inventor

Shimon UEMURA

Brief explanation

The target identification device described in the abstract is designed to quickly and accurately recognize targets. It includes a display element, an imaging element, a guide unit, and an identification unit. The imaging element captures an image of the user's eyeball, while the guide unit directs the user's sight towards the imaging element. The identification unit then identifies the eyeball based on certain features calculated from the captured image. Overall, this device aims to improve target recognition by efficiently guiding the user's sight and analyzing the captured image.

Abstract

In order to provide a target identification device capable of performing recognition in a short period of time with high recognition accuracy, the target identification device includes: a display element; an imaging element that has an optical axis direction with deviation from an optical axis direction of the display element and captures an image of an eyeball of a user; a guide unit that performs guiding such that a sight direction of the user is directed to the optical axis direction of the imaging element; and an identification unit that identifies the eyeball on the basis of a feature amount calculated from the image of the eyeball in a state in which the guide unit has guided the sight direction to being directed in the optical axis direction of the imaging element.

CHUCK ASSEMBLY, PLANARIZATION PROCESS, APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ARTICLE (18338800)

Main Inventor

SETH J. BAMESBERGER

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a chuck assembly used for holding a plate. The assembly includes a member that can hold the plate, which has a flexible portion with a central opening. The plate is held in place by reducing pressure in a first cavity formed by the flexible portion. There is also a light-transmitting member that covers the central opening of the member. Additionally, there is a fluid path that connects to a second cavity defined by the member, the plate, and the light-transmitting member. This fluid path is used to pressurize the second cavity.

Abstract

A chuck assembly for holding a plate comprises a member configured to hold the plate, the member including a flexible portion configured to have a central opening, and a first cavity formed by the flexible portion, wherein the plate is held by the flexible portion by reducing pressure in the first cavity, a light-transmitting member covering the central opening of the member, and a fluid path in communication with a second cavity defined by the member, the plate held by the member and the light-transmitting member for pressurizing the second cavity.

PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS HAVING OVERLAPPED PARTS OF CHARGE HOLDING PORTIONS, IMAGING SYSTEM, AND MOVABLE BODY (18330975)

Main Inventor

Shinichiro Shimizu

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a photoelectric conversion apparatus that consists of pixels. Each pixel has a photoelectric conversion portion, a charge holding portion, and a floating diffusion layer. These components are located in a semiconductor layer of a substrate. The charge holding portion holds the charges generated by the photoelectric conversion portion, and the floating diffusion layer converts the charges into a voltage. In this apparatus, certain parts of the charge holding portion in one pixel and the floating diffusion layer in an adjacent pixel, or certain parts of the charge holding portions or floating diffusion layers in adjacent pixels, overlap each other without physically touching each other. This overlap occurs in the depth direction of the substrate, with a region separating the overlapping parts.

Abstract

A photoelectric conversion apparatus includes pixels having adjacent first and second pixels. The pixels each include, in a semiconductor layer of a substrate, a photoelectric conversion portion that generates charges, a charge holding portion that holds the charges, and a floating diffusion layer that converts the charges into a voltage. At least parts of the charge holding portion in the first pixel and the floating diffusion layer in the second pixel, parts of the charge holding portion in the first pixel and the charge holding portion in the second pixel, and/or parts of the floating diffusion layer in the first pixel and the floating diffusion layer in the second pixel overlap each other without physically touching each other in a depth direction of the substrate in a state where a region for separating the at least parts of the charge holding portions and the floating diffusion layers is provided therebetween.

ANTENNA APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM (18299890)

Main Inventor

KOJI YUKIMASA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an antenna apparatus that includes an active antenna, a semiconductor structure acting as an oscillator, and power lines that provide a potential difference to the semiconductor structure. The apparatus is capable of generating or detecting electromagnetic waves. Additionally, there is a control line connected to one of the power lines, which can receive a signal to control the phase of the oscillator in the active antenna.

Abstract

An antenna apparatus that comprises an active antenna including an antenna, a semiconductor structure configured to operate as an oscillator, and at least two power lines configured to give a potential difference to the semiconductor structure, and configured to generate or detect an electromagnetic wave, and a control line electrically connected to one of the at least two power lines and configured to be injected with a signal for controlling a phase of the oscillator in the active antenna is provided.

ANTENNA APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM (18299917)

Main Inventor

YASUSHI KOYAMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an antenna apparatus that consists of an array of active antennas. Each active antenna includes an antenna and a semiconductor structure that can generate or detect electromagnetic waves. The antennas are arranged in an array and are connected to each other through a coupling line. The coupling line is equipped with an impedance variable device that can adjust the impedance of the line.

Abstract

An antenna apparatus that comprises an antenna array in which a plurality of active antennas each including an antenna and a semiconductor structure configured to generate or detect an electromagnetic wave are arranged in an array, a coupling line configured to mutually couple two antennas respectively included in at least two active antennas among the plurality of active antennas, and an impedance variable device configured to make an impedance of the coupling line variable is provided.

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18340559)

Main Inventor

Tomoyuki Takada

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a communication device that can send or receive data at an extremely high speed. It can transmit or receive different types of data packets, including single-user packets, extended range single-user packets, or multi-user packets. These packets contain a signal field that includes information about a technique called semi-orthogonal multiple access (SOMA).

Abstract

A communication apparatus transmits or receives an Extremely High Throughput (EHT) single-user (SU) physical-layer protocol data unit (PPDU), an EHT extended range (ER) SU PPDU, or an EHT multi-user (MU) PPDU. The transmitted or received EHT PPDU includes an EHT signal field (EHT-SIG) which includes a field indicating information regarding semi-orthogonal multiple access (SOMA).

INSPECTION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18295312)

Main Inventor

YUKI DAIKU

Brief explanation

The present invention is an inspection apparatus that includes a reading unit capable of reading a document. The apparatus compares a read image of a chart with a mark for acquiring distortion information, which is printed by a printing apparatus, to a reference image of the chart. By doing so, it generates distortion information based on the reading performed by the reading unit. The apparatus then corrects an inspection target image, obtained by the reading unit reading a printed matter from the printing apparatus, using the generated distortion information. The first corrected image is aligned with a reference image of the printed matter, and a second corrected image is compared with the reference image to inspect for any defects in the printed matter.

Abstract

The present invention provides an inspection apparatus including a reading unit configured to read a document. The inspection apparatus compares a read image obtained by the reading unit reading a chart including a mark for acquiring distortion information printed by a printing apparatus and a reference image serving as a correct image of the chart, and generates distortion information when reading by the reading unit; and corrects, using the generated distortion information, an inspection target image obtained by the reading unit reading a printed matter from the printing apparatus; aligns the first corrected image corrected in the correcting with a reference image of the printed matter; and compares a second corrected image aligned in the aligning with a reference image of the printed matter to inspect a defect of the printed matter.

INSPECTION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18295982)

Main Inventor

MASATO KOBAYASHI

Brief explanation

The present invention is an inspection apparatus that reads printed materials and checks for defects. It sets a specific setting for inspecting data on the printed material. Based on this setting, it derives data according to a predetermined rule and generates check inspection data for multiple sections of the printed material. The apparatus then compares the data read from the inspection target printed material with the corresponding check inspection data generated earlier to detect any defects.

Abstract

The present invention is related to an inspection apparatus reads a printed material; sets a setting relating to check inspection data for checking data formed on a printed material; derives data defined by a predetermined rule according to setting content set in the setting and generating check inspection data for a plurality of sections in a printed material; and detects a defect in an inspection target printed material by comparing data read in the reading from the inspection target printed material and the corresponding check inspection data generated in the generating.

NOTIFICATION SYSTEM NOTIFYING USER OF MESSAGE, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR (18191281)

Main Inventor

RYOSUKE KASAHARA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a notification system that can send messages to people who are closely related to the content of the message. The system uses an image pickup unit to capture an image that includes a person. It then determines the role of that person in the image and based on that role, determines the content of a message related to a specific event. Finally, the system notifies the person with the message that was determined.

Abstract

A notification system that is capable of sending a message to a person who is highly related to the message. The notification system includes an image pickup unit that picks up an image including a person as an object, an obtainment unit that obtains a role of the person in the image based on the image picked up by the image pickup unit, a determination unit that determines a content of a message about a predetermined event corresponding to the role obtained by the obtainment unit, and a notification unit that notifies of the message determined by the determination unit.

DOCUMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF (18297445)

Main Inventor

KENICHI SHIRAISHI

Brief explanation

This abstract describes a document processing system that can communicate with a server. The system includes memory to store instructions and a processor to execute these instructions. The system can receive a scanned document from an image processing apparatus and transmit it along with a processing request to the server. It can also manage the processing status of the document and notify the user if the processing time exceeds a predetermined limit.

Abstract

A document processing system configured to communicate with a server includes at least one memory that stores instructions, and at least one processor that executes the instructions to receive a scanned document from an image processing apparatus, transmit the received scanned document and a processing request for processing the scanned document to the server, manage a processing status regarding processing of the received scanned document, and issue a notification to a user in a case where a predetermined processing time regarding the processing of the scanned document passes based on the managed processing status.

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR STORING PROGRAM (18132461)

Main Inventor

Kohei Takaoka

Brief explanation

This abstract describes a communication device that can connect to an access point. The device has a storage unit that stores two types of setting information: first setting information that can only be changed by a user with higher authorization and second setting information that can be changed by a user with lower authorization. The device uses the first setting information when a specific authentication method is used during communication with the access point, and it uses the second setting information when the authentication method is not used.

Abstract

A communication apparatus capable of communicating with an access point includes a storage unit configured to store, in at least one memory, each of first setting information, which can be changed by a first user and cannot be changed by a second user whose authorization is lower than that of the first user, and second setting information, which can be changed by the second user. The communication apparatus is operated using the first setting information when a predetermined authentication method is used in communication in which connection in which connection between the access point and the communication apparatus is established is used, and the communication apparatus is operated using the second setting information when the predetermined authentication method is not used.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18341338)

Main Inventor

Hiroyuki Morii

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that can switch between two different login methods: selecting an icon on a display or using a card. The apparatus searches for user information based on the selected login method and performs the login process accordingly.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus that dynamically and suitably switches login processing between a user who selects an icon and a user who is identified by reading of a card. The image forming apparatus searches user information of a user who logs in by selecting a user icon displayed on a display unit and a user who logs in using a card, and performs the login processing on a searched user.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM STORAGE (18295913)

Main Inventor

Yasuaki ISE

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that is designed to improve visibility in images. It consists of two image capturing units - one that captures image data in a frame format and another that captures data based on changes in brightness for each pixel. The apparatus also includes a processing unit that performs certain processing on the first image data using the second image data to generate a third set of image data.

Abstract

An image processing apparatus configured to generate image data that makes it possible to improve visibility is on the basis of image data acquired by a first image capturing unit and a second image capturing unit includes the first image capturing unit configured to acquire first image data which is image data of a frame format, the second image capturing unit configured to acquire second image data which is data based on event data of a change in luminance of a subject for each pixel, and a processing unit configured to generate third image data by performing predetermined processing on the first image data on the basis of the second image data.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (18297665)

Main Inventor

Tomotaka UEKUSA

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an electronic device that has a processor and memory. The device is capable of detecting the eyepoint of a user in an image captured by a camera and displayed on a screen. It can also track multiple subjects in the image and determine the user's level of attention towards each subject based on their eyepoint. The device then selects one of the subjects as the main subject based on the user's attention level towards each subject.

Abstract

An electronic device includes a processor, and a memory storing a program which, when executed by the processor, causes the electronic device to detect an eyepoint of a user in an image which is captured by an imaging unit and is displayed in a display unit, track a plurality of subjects in the image, determine an attention degree of the user of each of the plurality of subjects based on the eyepoint of the user, and select any of the plurality of subjects as a main subject based on the attention degree of each of the plurality of subjects.

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SYSTEM (18299124)

Main Inventor

TOMOYUKI KAWANA

Brief explanation

The invention is a communication apparatus that can connect with an information processing apparatus. It has several components: 

1. A first transmission unit that sends information to the information processing apparatus, which allows for the display of a setting screen. This screen is used to input setting information related to Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) authentication, which is a type of authentication based on IEEE802.1X/EAP. 2. A reception unit that receives the setting information inputted on the setting screen from the information processing apparatus. 3. An attempt unit that uses the setting information to try and authenticate with a predetermined authentication server using EAP authentication. 4. A second transmission unit that, in case the EAP authentication fails, sends information to the information processing apparatus. This information is used to display a screen that informs about the failure of the EAP authentication.

Abstract

The invention provides a communication apparatus communicable with an information processing apparatus, wherein the apparatus comprises a first transmission unit configured to transmit, to the information processing apparatus, information for displaying a setting screen for accepting an input of setting information concerning Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) authentication as authentication based on IEEE802.1X/EAP; a reception unit configured to receive, from the information processing apparatus, the setting information input to the setting screen; an attempt unit configured to attempt EAP authentication with a predetermined authentication server based on the setting information input to the setting screen; and a second transmission unit configured to transmit, based on a failure of the EAP authentication, information for displaying a screen based on the failure of the EAP authentication to the information processing apparatus.

BUFFER STATUS REPORT SIGNALING BOTH BUFFERED UPLINK TRAFFIC AND BUFFERED DIRECT LINK TRAFFIC (18005036)

Main Inventor

Romain GUIGNARD

Brief explanation

The abstract describes how an 802.11ax access point (AP) manages the transmission opportunities for both uplink and downlink transmissions between the AP and non-AP stations. It also discusses the allocation of resources for direct link transmissions between non-AP stations. In order to efficiently schedule these transmissions, the AP needs to know the needs of the non-AP stations. The buffer status report (BSR) is used to provide information about the amount of buffered uplink traffic. The BSR is modified to include additional subfields that indicate the presence of buffered direct link traffic and provide more information about its quantity.

Abstract

An 802.11ax access point, AP, manage a granted transmission opportunity to schedule multi user uplink and downlink transmissions with non-AP stations. Resource units may also be allocated to non-AP stations for direct link, DiL, transmissions. To efficiently arbitrate between scheduling new MU UL transmissions or DiL transmissions, the AP must know the needs of the non-AP stations. The buffer status report, BSR, either solicited or unsolicited, provides an ACI Bitmap subfield and a Delta TID subfield to signal a number of TIDs for which buffered uplink traffic is declared. The BSR is amended so that these two subfields further signal, in addition to the buffered UL traffic, when there is buffered DiL traffic. Other subfields may provide more information on the amount of buffered DiL traffic.

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18335857)

Main Inventor

TETSUYA KATSURAGI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a communication device that acts as a link between a user's device and a base station. This device has a determination unit that decides whether to switch the user's connection from one base station to another while the user's device is connected to the first base station. If the determination unit decides to switch, a requesting unit sends a handover request message to the user's device, including information about the second base station.

Abstract

A communication apparatus that functions as a node that relays a link between a user equipment and a base station, comprises: determination unit configured to determine whether or not to switch a base station to which the user equipment is connected via the communication apparatus, from a first base station to a second base station, in a state where the user equipment is RRC (Radio Resource Control)-connected to the first base station via the communication apparatus; and requesting unit configured to, in a case where the determination unit determines that the base station to which the user equipment is connected is to be switched to the second base station, transmit a handover request message that includes information regarding a cell identifier for the second base station, to the user equipment.

SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY INCLUDING HEAT SINK (18192785)

Main Inventor

NOBUYUKI UCHIYAMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a switching power supply apparatus that consists of various components. One important component is a semiconductor element that is mounted on a printed substrate. To dissipate the heat generated by the semiconductor element, a heat sink is used. The heat sink is connected to the printed substrate through soldering. The printed substrate also has a conductive pattern, and an inductor is connected between the heat sink and a part of the pattern. This inductor helps absorb any electrical noise that may be induced to the heat sink.

Abstract

A switching power supply apparatus includes a printed substrate, a transformer, a primary-side circuit, a secondary-side circuit, and some components. A semiconductor element is mounted on the printed substrate. A heat sink includes a connection portion and dissipates heat generated in the semiconductor element. The connection portion is connected to the printed substrate by soldering. A conductive pattern is formed on the printed substrate. An inductor is connected between the connection portion of the heat sink and a part of the pattern, and absorbs electrical noise induced to the heat sink.

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, ILLUMINATION DEVICE, AND MOVING BODY (18295277)

Main Inventor

HIDEMASA OSHIGE

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a semiconductor device that has a main surface with two regions - a pixel region and a peripheral region. In the pixel region, multiple pixels are arranged, while in the peripheral region, there is an alignment mark and several terminals. The device also includes a transparent insulating layer that covers the alignment mark but does not cover the terminals or the spaces between them.

Abstract

A semiconductor device including an element substrate having a main surface provided with a pixel region where a plurality of pixels are arranged and a peripheral region where an alignment mark and a plurality of terminals are arranged, is provided. The semiconductor device further includes a transparent insulating layer configured to cover the alignment mark and not to cover the plurality of terminals and each portion between the plurality of terminals.