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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Mikitoshi KABEYA
 
Mikitoshi KABEYA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes an inkjet recording apparatus that is used to print images on a surface. The apparatus has multiple nozzles that release ink droplets to create the image. A detection unit is included to identify any defective nozzles. When a defective nozzle is detected, a non-discharge correction unit disables the nozzle from releasing ink and adjusts the amount of ink released from an adjacent nozzle. The apparatus also has a change unit that can modify whether or not the non-discharge correction is performed based on the tone of the image being printed.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An inkjet recording apparatus includes: plural nozzles that discharge ink droplets in accordance with image information to record an image on a recording medium; a detection unit that detects a defective nozzle from the plural nozzles; a non-discharge correction unit that performs non-discharge correction in which the defective nozzle detected by the detection unit is disabled from discharge and an amount of ink droplets from a nozzle that is adjacent to the defective nozzle is corrected; and a change unit that changes whether or not the non-discharge correction unit performs the non-discharge correction in accordance with a tone of the image information.
 
  
 
===MEDIUM FEEDING DEVICE AND MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME (17903148)===
 
===MEDIUM FEEDING DEVICE AND MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME (17903148)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Masahito NIWA
 
Masahito NIWA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a device used for feeding sheet media. It consists of a container that holds the media, a mechanism for discharging the media, a hand-over component located above the container, a floating device positioned on the side of the media in the container, and an auxiliary suction component placed above the container on the opposite side of the hand-over component. The auxiliary suction component is closer to the hand-over component than to the end of the media in the container that is farthest from the discharge mechanism.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A medium feeding device includes a container member that accommodates sheet media, a discharging member disposed further than the media accommodated in the container member in a discharging direction in which the media are discharged, a hand-over member disposed above the container member at a position closer to the discharging member, a floating device disposed on a side of the media accommodated in the container member, and an auxiliary suction member disposed above the container member on a side of the hand-over member opposite to a side closer to the discharging member in the discharging direction in which the media are discharged. The auxiliary suction member is disposed closer to the hand-over member than to an end portion of the media accommodated in the container member opposite to an end portion of the media located closer to the discharging member.
 
  
 
===MEDIUM FEEDING DEVICE AND MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME (17887019)===
 
===MEDIUM FEEDING DEVICE AND MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME (17887019)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Hiroaki FUJIKURA
 
Hiroaki FUJIKURA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a device used for feeding sheet media. It includes a container to hold the media, a discharging member to release the media one by one, a hand-over member to pass the media to the discharging member, and a floating device to float the media while they are being separated. There is also a detector to monitor the separation state of the media and a controller to control the feeding operation. The controller can adjust the parameters of the blowing operations performed by the floating device based on the detection results.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A medium feeding device includes a container member that accommodates sheet media, a discharging member located further than the media accommodated in the container member in a discharging direction in which the media are discharged, to discharge the media one by one, a hand-over member disposed above the container member to suck the media accommodated in the container member with air and pass the media to the discharging member, a floating device disposed on a side of the media accommodated in the container member to blow air to an upper area of a side end surface of the media to float the media while an upper portion of the media is separated, a detector that detects a separation state of the medium floated by the floating device, and a controller that controls a medium-feeding operation including a pre-feeding blowing operation and a during-feeding blowing operation, the pre-feeding blowing operation serving as an air blowing operation performed by the floating device before the medium is fed, and the during-feeding blowing operation serving as an air blowing operation performed by the floating device from a start of feeding the medium and an end of feeding the medium. While performing the pre-feeding blowing operation or the during-feeding blowing operation, the controller performs detection with the detector, and on condition that a result of the detection fails to satisfy a preset target range, the controller changes a parameter for the medium-feeding operation including at least one of the pre-feeding blowing operation or the during-feeding blowing operation.
 
  
 
===SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17950831)===
 
===SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17950831)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Toshitaka TANAKA
 
Toshitaka TANAKA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a device used for transporting sheets. It consists of a curved path along which the sheet moves, and multiple pairs of endless belts that are in contact with each other and help in the transportation process.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A sheet transport device includes: a curved transport path for a sheet; and multiple endless belt pairs arranged along the transport path and having transport surfaces that are in contact with each other.
 
  
 
===SHEET TRANSPORTING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17942574)===
 
===SHEET TRANSPORTING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17942574)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Yoshinori KOIKE
 
Yoshinori KOIKE
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a device used for transporting sheets. It consists of multiple pairs of rolls that are placed next to each other in the direction of sheet transport. There is also a component that can switch the positions of these roll pairs between a position where they grip the sheet (nipping position) and a position where they release the sheet (unnipping position). This component is a single switching component that can control the nipping state of all the roll pairs. It can switch between three states: all roll pairs gripping the sheet, some roll pairs gripping while others releasing the sheet, and all roll pairs releasing the sheet.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A sheet transporting device includes: plural pairs of transporting rolls that are arranged adjacent to one another in a direction of transport of a sheet; and a component configured to switch individual positions of the plural pairs of transporting rolls between a nipping position and an unnipping position, the component being a single switching component capable of switching a state of nipping by the plural pairs of transporting rolls between a state where all of the plural pairs of transporting rolls are in the nipping position, a state where some of the plural pairs of transporting rolls are in the nipping position while remaining ones of the plural pairs of transporting rolls are in the unnipping position, and a state where all of the plural pairs of transporting rolls are in the unnipping position.
 
  
 
===SHEET TRANSPORTING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17943945)===
 
===SHEET TRANSPORTING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17943945)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Yoshinori KOIKE
 
Yoshinori KOIKE
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a device used for transporting sheets. It consists of two rolls that move the sheets along a path. There is also a component that can separate one of the rolls from the other, creating an open space. Another component can switch the position of the rolls between a position where they grip the sheet and a position where they do not. This switching function can be resumed when the rolls are returned to their normal operating position.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A sheet transporting device includes: a pair of transporting rolls provided to a sheet transport path; a separating component configured to move one of transporting rolls that form the pair of transporting rolls to an open position where the one of the transporting rolls is spaced apart from an other of the transporting rolls; and a switching component having a switching function of switching a position of the pair of transporting rolls between a nipping position and an unnipping position, the switching component being configured to resume the switching function when the pair of transporting rolls once moved to the open position by the separating component is returned to a normal operating position.
 
  
 
===MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND MEDIUM PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME (17901607)===
 
===MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND MEDIUM PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME (17901607)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Ryuga OISHI
 
Ryuga OISHI
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a medium transport device that is capable of transporting a medium of varying thicknesses. The device includes two transport units on the front and rear sides, which grip the medium and transport it in the direction of transport. There is also a second transport unit located between the first units, which not only grips the medium but also pulls it outward in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction. The device is controlled by a controller that determines whether to use only the second transport unit or both the first and second units based on the thickness of the medium. If the medium is thin, with a thickness less than or equal to a predetermined value, only the second transport unit is used. For mediums that are not thin, both the first and second units are utilized for transport.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A medium transport device includes: a first transport unit on a front side and a first transport unit on a rear side that are respectively disposed in a front part and a rear part of a region having a length in a transport direction of a medium having a transportable minimum size and that transport the medium while nipping the medium; a second transport unit that is disposed between the first transport units and that transports the medium while nipping the medium and pulling the nipped medium outward in a width direction intersecting the transport direction; and a controller that performs control so that the medium transport device transports the medium while nipping the medium by using only the second transport unit when the medium is a thin medium having a thickness less than or equal to a predetermined thickness and so that the medium transport device transports the medium while nipping the medium by using the first transport units and the second transport unit when the medium is a medium other than the thin medium.
 
  
 
===SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17903365)===
 
===SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17903365)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Makio UEHARA
 
Makio UEHARA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a device used for transporting sheets. It consists of a curved path for the sheets to travel on, multiple pairs of rollers that help with the transportation, and multiple driving sources that power the rollers. There are also load detectors that measure the load on the driving sources. A control unit is used to adjust the speed of at least one driving source to keep the load within a specific range based on the position of the front end of the sheet.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A sheet transport device includes: a curved sheet transport path; multiple transport roller pairs disposed in the sheet transport path; multiple driving sources that drive the multiple transport roller pairs; multiple load detectors that detect the loads of the multiple driving sources; and a control unit that controls the driving speed of at least one of the driving sources such that detection results obtained by the load detectors are within a predetermined range in accordance with the position of the leading end of a sheet.
 
  
 
===MEDIUM TRANSPORTING DEVICE AND MEDIUM PROCESSING APPARATUS USING MEDIUM TRANSPORTING DEVICE (17867688)===
 
===MEDIUM TRANSPORTING DEVICE AND MEDIUM PROCESSING APPARATUS USING MEDIUM TRANSPORTING DEVICE (17867688)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Hiroyuki TAMAI
 
Hiroyuki TAMAI
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
This abstract describes a device used for transporting a medium, such as paper or fabric. The device includes a section that positions and transports the medium by identifying the leading end of the medium. There is also a section that transports the medium towards the positioning and transporting section. Multiple detection sections are placed downstream of the positioning and transporting section and detect the timing of the leading or trailing end of the medium as it passes through. A determination section then uses the detection results to determine if there are any wrinkles in the medium.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A medium transporting device includes a positioning and transporting section that transports a medium after positioning a leading end position of the medium, an upstream transporting section that is provided on an upstream side of the positioning and transporting section in a medium transport direction and transports the medium toward the positioning and transporting section, plural detection sections that are provided on a downstream side of the positioning and transporting section in the medium transport direction and detect, at plural places of a reference line intersecting the transport direction of the medium, a timing at which a leading end or a trailing end of the medium passing through the positioning and transporting section passes, and a determination section that determines presence or absence of a wrinkle of the medium using detection results of the plural detection sections.
 
  
 
===MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17939446)===
 
===MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17939446)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Hirotake EGUCHI
 
Hirotake EGUCHI
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a device used for transporting a medium (such as paper) and correcting its position and inclination during the transport process. It consists of three main components:
 
 
1. Positional Corrector: This part of the device is responsible for moving the medium in the width direction to ensure it is correctly positioned.
 
 
2. First Inclination Corrector: Positioned along the transport path, this component corrects any inclination or tilt of the medium in relation to the direction it is being transported.
 
 
3. Second Inclination Corrector: Located upstream of the first inclination corrector, this part further corrects the inclination of the medium before it reaches the first corrector.
 
 
Overall, this device aims to transport the medium smoothly and accurately by addressing both its position and inclination throughout the transport process.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A medium transport device includes a positional corrector configured to transport a medium and correct a position of the medium in a width direction of the medium by moving the medium in the width direction, a first inclination corrector disposed on a transport path of the medium and configured to correct an inclination of the medium relative to a transport direction of the medium, and a second inclination corrector configured to correct the inclination of the medium on an upstream side of the first inclination corrector in the transport direction.
 
  
 
===MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17940720)===
 
===MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17940720)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Koji DEGUCHI
 
Koji DEGUCHI
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a medium transport device that includes an inclination corrector and a medium transporter. The inclination corrector consists of two correction members that are positioned apart from each other in the width direction of the medium. These correction members can be individually controlled to correct the inclination of the medium during transport. The medium transporter is located downstream of the inclination corrector and is responsible for transporting the medium. It consists of two transport members that are positioned across the medium in its thickness direction. These transport members can move between a transport position, where they grip and transport the medium, and a non-nipping position, where the grip on the medium is released. When the inclination of the medium is being corrected by the inclination corrector, the medium transporter is moved to the non-nipping position.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A medium transport device include: an inclination corrector including a first inclination correction member and a second inclination correction member disposed away from each other in a width direction of a medium, the first inclination correction member and the second inclination correction member being individually drivable during transport of the medium, the inclination corrector being configured to correct an inclination of the medium relative to a transport direction of the medium by causing a difference in the transport of the medium between the first inclination correction member and the second inclination correction member; and a medium transporter disposed on a downstream side of the inclination corrector in the transport direction and configured to transport the medium, the medium transporter including a pair of medium transport members disposed across the medium in a thickness direction of the medium, the medium transport members being movable between a transport position where the medium transport members nip and transport the medium and a non-nipping position where a nip of the medium is canceled. During correction of the inclination of the medium by the inclination corrector, the medium transporter is moved to the non-nipping position.
 
  
 
===SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17945473)===
 
===SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17945473)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Yasunobu GOTO
 
Yasunobu GOTO
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a sheet transport device that includes movable transport rollers and fixed transport rollers. The movable transport rollers can move in a direction perpendicular to the transportation direction and are capable of holding and transporting a sheet. The fixed transport rollers are positioned upstream from the movable transport rollers and also hold and transport the sheet. The device also includes transport guides that define spaces between the rollers for the sheet to pass through. When the movable transport rollers move, at least one of the fixed transport rollers also moves to widen the space for sheet transport.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A sheet transport device includes a pair of movable transport rollers capable of transporting a sheet while holding the sheet and capable of moving in an axial direction crossing a transportation direction; pairs of first transport rollers disposed at a distance from each other upstream from the pair of movable transport rollers in the transportation direction to transport the sheet while holding the sheet; and pairs of first transport guides disposed to define sheet transport spaces between the pair of movable transport rollers and the pairs of first transport rollers and between the pairs of first transport rollers. When the pair of movable transport rollers is moved in the axial direction, at least one of the pairs of first transport rollers is displaced in a direction to widen the transport space.
 
  
 
===SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17948002)===
 
===SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17948002)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Yasunobu GOTO
 
Yasunobu GOTO
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a sheet transport device that includes movable transport rollers and first transport rollers. The movable transport rollers can move in a direction perpendicular to the transportation direction and can hold and transport a sheet. The first transport rollers are located upstream from the movable transport rollers and can also hold and transport the sheet. There are also transport guides that create spaces between the movable transport rollers and the first transport rollers. When the movable transport rollers need to move, some of the first transport rollers are separated to release part of the sheet that is located upstream from the movable transport rollers.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A sheet transport device includes a pair of movable transport rollers capable of transporting a sheet while holding the sheet and capable of moving in an axial direction crossing a transportation direction; pairs of first transport rollers disposed upstream from the pair of movable transport rollers in the transportation direction while being spaced apart from each other to transport the sheet while holding the sheet; and pairs of transport guides disposed to define sheet transport spaces between the pair of movable transport rollers and the pairs of first transport rollers and between the pairs of first transport rollers. When the pair of movable transport rollers is to be moved in the axial direction, first transport rollers in at least one of the pairs of first transport rollers are separated not to hold at least part of a portion of the transported sheet located upstream from the pair of movable transport rollers.
 
  
 
===SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17946356)===
 
===SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17946356)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Yasunobu GOTO
 
Yasunobu GOTO
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a device used for transporting sheets. It consists of movable transport rollers that can move in a direction perpendicular to the transportation direction. There are also pairs of first transport rollers placed before the movable transport rollers to hold and transport the sheet. Transport guides are positioned to create spaces between the rollers. When the movable transport rollers need to move, one of the pairs of first transport rollers will also move while holding a part of the sheet.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A sheet transport device includes a pair of movable transport rollers capable of transporting a sheet while holding the sheet and capable of moving in an axial direction crossing a transportation direction; pairs of first transport rollers disposed upstream from the pair of movable transport rollers in the transportation direction while being spaced apart from each other to transport the sheet while holding the sheet; and pairs of transport guides disposed to define sheet transport spaces between the pair of movable transport rollers and the pairs of first transport rollers and between the pairs of first transport rollers. When the pair of movable transport rollers is to be moved in the axial direction, at least one of the pairs of first transport rollers is displaced in the axial direction while holding a portion of the transported sheet.
 
  
 
===MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17940300)===
 
===MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17940300)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Hirotake EGUCHI
 
Hirotake EGUCHI
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a device that is used to transport a medium (such as paper) and correct any positional or inclination errors. It consists of two components: a positional corrector that moves the medium sideways to correct its position, and an inclination corrector that corrects the tilt of the medium in relation to its transport direction. The inclination corrector is located before the positional corrector and operates when the medium is in a flat position.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A medium transport device includes a positional corrector configured to transport a medium and correct a position of the medium in a width direction of the medium by moving the medium in the width direction, and an inclination corrector configured to transport the medium and correct an inclination of the medium relative to a transport direction of the medium on an upstream side of the positional corrector in the transport direction, the inclination corrector being disposed at a position where the medium is transported in a flat posture.
 
  
 
===MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17949658)===
 
===MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17949658)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Yusuke ITOZAKI
 
Yusuke ITOZAKI
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a device that is used to transport a medium (such as a sheet of paper) with an image recorded on it. The device includes a curved guide that helps to guide the medium along its path of transport. There is also an actuator that can move the guide between a position where it is in contact with the medium and a position where it is separated from the medium. The guide is designed to move to the contact position when the leading edge of the medium passes along it, and then move to the separation position after the leading edge has passed.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A medium transport device includes a guide configured to guide a medium on which an image is recorded, and curved along a transport direction of the medium, and an actuator configured to actuate the guide between a contact position where the guide is in contact with the medium and a separation position where the guide is separated from the medium. The guide is configured to move to the contact position until a leading edge of the medium in the transport direction passes along the guide, and move to the separation position after the leading edge of the medium in the transport direction has passed along the guide.
 
  
 
===PATH SWITCHER, AND MEDIUM-TRANSPORTING DEVICE AND MEDIUM-PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME (17950872)===
 
===PATH SWITCHER, AND MEDIUM-TRANSPORTING DEVICE AND MEDIUM-PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME (17950872)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Hiroyuki MOMIYAMA
 
Hiroyuki MOMIYAMA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a path switcher that is used to switch between two different paths for transporting a medium. The switcher includes a switching component with two arms, one of which can swing at the branching point of the transport path. The arms are connected by a motion-allowing part and can close one path while opening the other. An elastic retaining component keeps the arms in a specific position, and a rotary component at the end of one arm comes into contact with the medium.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A path switcher is provided at a point where a transport path along which a medium is to be transported branches out into a first branch path and a second branch path that are to be switched between by the path switcher. The path switcher includes: a switching component including a first arm and a second arm, the first arm being swingable at the point of branching of the transport path, the second arm being connected to a distal end of the first arm with an aid of a motion-allowing part, the switching component being configured to close one of the first branch path and the second branch path while opening an other of the first branch path and the second branch path; an elastic retaining component provided around the motion-allowing part and configured to elastically retain the first arm and the second arm in a predetermined positional relationship; and a rotary component rotatably provided at a distal end of the second arm and that is to come into contact with the medium.
 
  
 
===BINDING APPARATUS (17949618)===
 
===BINDING APPARATUS (17949618)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Nobuhide INABA
 
Nobuhide INABA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a binding apparatus that is used to bind sheets of paper together. The apparatus consists of a binder, which has teeth that are used to secure the sheets of paper, and a water adjuster, which controls the amount of water in the paper. The apparatus also includes a processor that can adjust the settings of either the binder or the water adjuster based on the setting chosen for the other component.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A binding apparatus includes a binder configured to bind sheets of paper by advancing binding teeth toward the sheets of paper, a water adjuster configured to adjust an amount of water contained in the sheets of paper, and a processor configured to, based on a setting on one of the binder or the water adjuster, make a setting on the other one of the binder or the water adjuster.
 
  
 
===CELLULOSIC PARTICLE (18151132)===
 
===CELLULOSIC PARTICLE (18151132)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Kenji YAO
 
Kenji YAO
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract states that a cellulosic particle is primarily made up of cellulose. According to the JIS K6950:2000 standard, the 5-day percentage biodegradation of the particle is less than 20%, indicating that it does not break down significantly in a short period of time. However, the 60-day percentage biodegradation is 60% or higher, suggesting that the particle is more likely to decompose after a longer period.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A cellulosic particle contains cellulose as its base constituent, and the 5-day and 60-day percentage biodegradations of the cellulosic particle measured as per JIS K6950:2000 are lower than 20% and 60% or higher, respectively.
 
  
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17874294)===
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17874294)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Tsutomu NAGAOKA
 
Tsutomu NAGAOKA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that includes an integrated circuit capable of reconfiguring a logic circuit for data processing. The integrated circuit can acquire signal data from a specific position in the circuit where the data processing occurs and output the signal data. In the event of an error in the data processing, a change unit can modify the acquisition target position within the circuit. A control unit then instructs the integrated circuit to re-execute the data processing after the target position has been changed.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An information processing apparatus includes an integrated circuit that is capable of reconfiguring a logic circuit, that executes data processing, and that is capable of acquiring signal data from an acquisition target position set in a circuit portion where the data processing is performed and outputting the signal data, a change unit that changes the acquisition target position in the circuit portion where the data processing of the integrated circuit is performed in a case where an error is generated in the data processing of the integrated circuit, and a control unit that causes the integrated circuit to re-execute the data processing in which the error is generated, after the acquisition target position is changed.
 
  
 
===METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE DEVELOPING TONER (17950561)===
 
===METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE DEVELOPING TONER (17950561)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Keita YAMAMOTO
 
Keita YAMAMOTO
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a method for creating toner particles used in electrostatic image development. The process involves two steps. In the first step, toner particles are produced using a wet process, which includes combining an amorphous polyester resin, a crystalline polyester resin, and a vinyl resin. In the second step, the toner particles are exposed to acidic water.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A method for producing an electrostatic image developing toner includes a step 1 of producing toner particles by a wet process, the toner particles including an amorphous polyester resin, a crystalline polyester resin, and a vinyl resin, and a step 2 of bringing acidic water into contact with the toner particles.
 
  
 
===ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE DEVELOPER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD (18155044)===
 
===ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE DEVELOPER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD (18155044)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Takuro WATANABE
 
Takuro WATANABE
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a type of electrostatic charge image developer used in printing. This developer contains toner particles, silica particles with a nitrogen element-containing compound, and a carrier with a nitrogen element-containing coating resin layer. The nitrogen element-containing compound makes up 0.005% to 0.5% of the silica particles. The abstract also mentions two measurements, A and B, which represent the pore volume of the silica particles before and after baking at 350°C. The ratio B/A should be between 1.2 and 5, and B should be between 0.2 cm/g and 3 cm/g.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An electrostatic charge image developer contains toner particles, silica particles that are added to an exterior of the toner particles and contain a nitrogen element-containing compound, and a carrier that has a core material and a nitrogen element-containing coating resin layer, in which a content of the nitrogen element-containing compound with respect to the silica particles is 0.005% by mass or more and 0.5% by mass or less in terms of a nitrogen element, and in a case where A represents a pore volume of pores that the silica particles include and have a diameter of 1 nm or more and 50 nm or less, which is determined from a pore size distribution curve obtained by a nitrogen adsorption method before baking of the silica particles at 350° C., and B represents a pore volume of pores that the silica particles include and have a diameter of 1 nm or more and 50 nm or less, which is determined from a pore size distribution curve obtained by a nitrogen adsorption method after baking of the silica particles at 350° C., B/A is 1.2 or more and 5 or less and B is 0.2 cm/g or more and 3 cm/g or less.
 
  
 
===CARRIER FOR DEVELOPING ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE DEVELOPER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD (17944588)===
 
===CARRIER FOR DEVELOPING ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE DEVELOPER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD (17944588)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Yasuo KADOKURA
 
Yasuo KADOKURA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
This abstract describes a carrier used for developing an electrostatic charge image. The carrier consists of magnetic particles covered by a resin coating layer, which also contains inorganic particles. The concentration of inorganic particles within a certain distance from the carrier surface is represented by M1, while the concentration within a closer distance to the magnetic particles is represented by M2. The ratio M1/M2 should be between 0.8 and 1.2. The abstract also mentions that the percentage surface exposure of the magnetic particles should be between 0% and 5% by area. Additionally, there is a cavity present between the resin coating layer and the surface of the magnetic particles. The average width or length of this cavity, parallel to the thickness of the resin coating layer, should be between 50 nm and 500 nm.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A carrier for developing an electrostatic charge image includes magnetic particles and a resin coating layer covering the magnetic particles, the resin coating layer containing inorganic particles. The ratio M1/M2 is 0.8 or more and 1.2 or less, where M1 is the concentration of the inorganic particles in the resin coating layer within a distance of 300 nm from the carrier surface, and M2 is that within a distance of 300 nm from the surface of the resin coating layer closer to the magnetic particle, and the percentage surface exposure of the magnetic particles is 0% by area or more and 5% by area or less. A cavity lies at least in part between the resin coating layer and a surface of the magnetic particles, and the average width, or the average length parallel to the thickness of the resin coating layer, of the cavity is 50 nm or more and 500 nm or less.
 
  
 
===CARRIER FOR ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE DEVELOPMENT, ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE DEVELOPER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD (17985612)===
 
===CARRIER FOR ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE DEVELOPMENT, ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE DEVELOPER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD (17985612)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Karin SAKAI
 
Karin SAKAI
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a carrier used in electrostatic image development. The carrier consists of a core material coated with a layer of resin. This resin coating layer contains nitrogen-containing silica particles and nitrogen-containing resin fine particles. The nitrogen-containing silica particles make up 10% to 55% of the total mass of the resin coating layer. The nitrogen-containing resin fine particles have a particle diameter ranging from 100 nm to 250 nm. The mass ratio of the nitrogen-containing resin fine particles to the nitrogen-containing silica particles is between 0.15 and 0.55.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A carrier for electrostatic image development includes: a core material; and a resin coating layer that contains nitrogen-containing silica particles and nitrogen-containing resin fine particles and covers the core material. The content of the nitrogen-containing silica particles is from 10% by mass to 55% by mass inclusive based on the total mass of the resin coating layer. The nitrogen-containing resin fine particles have a volume average particle diameter of from 100 nm to 250 nm inclusive. The mass ratio P/S of the mass P of the nitrogen-containing resin fine particles to the mass S of the nitrogen-containing silica particles is from 0.15 to 0.55 inclusive.
 
  
 
===POWDER ACCOMMODATING CONTAINER, POWDER SUPPLY DEVICE, DEVELOPING DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17893163)===
 
===POWDER ACCOMMODATING CONTAINER, POWDER SUPPLY DEVICE, DEVELOPING DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17893163)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Takashi ANZAI
 
Takashi ANZAI
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a container for holding powder. The container has a section for holding the powder and a seal that can be removed to access the powder. There is also a film-like component that breaks the powder when the seal is removed. The film-like component is fixed in multiple places within the container and requires more force to remove from the container compared to other parts.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A powder accommodating container includes a powder accommodating portion that accommodates powder, a sealing section that openably seals a supply port by being removed from the powder accommodating portion, and a breaking section that has a film-shaped member that breaks the powder in the powder accommodating portion by being removed from the powder accommodating portion in a case of opening the supply port, is fixed to plural places in the powder accommodating portion such that the film-shaped member is removable, and is fixed to the powder accommodating portion such that a force required for removing a tip of the film-shaped member from the powder accommodating portion is larger than other portions.
 
  
 
===HEATING DEVICE, HEATING PROCESS APPARATUS USING THE SAME, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17895023)===
 
===HEATING DEVICE, HEATING PROCESS APPARATUS USING THE SAME, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17895023)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Kenji KUGAYA
 
Kenji KUGAYA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
This abstract describes a heating device that includes a heat generation unit, a heat pipe, and a holding unit. The heat generation unit generates heat and heats a heated body. The heat pipe extends along the heat generation unit or the heated body and helps in transferring heat. The holding unit holds the heat pipe and has an accommodation receiving portion to house the heat pipe. It also includes a protective component that keeps the end portion of the heat pipe and the end portion of the accommodation receiving portion separate through a space.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A heating device includes a heat generation unit that has a heat generation portion generating heat along a longitudinal direction, and heats a heated body; a heat pipe that extends along the longitudinal direction of the heat generation portion by being in contact with the heat generation unit or the heated body; and a holding unit that holds the heat pipe, in which the holding unit has an accommodation receiving portion that accommodates the heat pipe, and a protective component that keeps an end portion on a sealing portion side of the heat pipe and an end portion of the accommodation receiving portion in a non-contact manner via a space portion.
 
  
 
===PRESSING DEVICE AND PRESSING PROCESS APPARATUS USING THE SAME (17958444)===
 
===PRESSING DEVICE AND PRESSING PROCESS APPARATUS USING THE SAME (17958444)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Shogo KAMIYA
 
Shogo KAMIYA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a pressing device that is used to apply pressure to a medium. The device includes two pressurization units that sandwich and pressurize the medium as it moves in a contact region between them. There is also a contact region variable unit that can adjust the width of the contact region while maintaining a constant pressure on the outlet side of the region. This allows for the contact state of the region to be changed.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A pressing device includes a first pressurization unit; a second pressurization unit that is provided to face the first pressurization unit, and sandwiches and pressurizes a medium moving in a contact region formed between the first pressurization unit and the second pressurization unit; and a contact region variable unit that changes a width dimension of the contact region along a moving direction of the medium in a state of maintaining a contact pressure on an outlet side of the contact region, in varying a contact state of the contact region.
 
  
 
===SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17944636)===
 
===SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17944636)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Yasunobu GOTO
 
Yasunobu GOTO
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a device used for transporting sheets. It consists of movable transport rollers that can hold and move the sheet in a direction perpendicular to the transportation direction. There are also pairs of first transport rollers located upstream from the movable transport rollers. These first transport rollers are spaced apart from each other and are used to transport the sheet while holding it. Additionally, there are pairs of transport guides that create spaces between the movable transport rollers and the first transport rollers. When the movable transport rollers need to move, at least one pair of first transport rollers bends the sheet in the transport space by creating a difference in transport rate within a specific section upstream from the movable transport rollers.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A sheet transport device includes a pair of movable transport rollers capable of transporting a sheet while holding the sheet and moving in an axial direction crossing a transportation direction; pairs of first transport rollers upstream from the pair of movable transport rollers in the transportation direction while being spaced apart from each other to transport the sheet while holding the sheet; and pairs of transport guides to define sheet transport spaces between the pair of movable transport rollers and the pairs of first transport rollers and between the pairs of first transport rollers. When the pair of movable transport rollers is to be moved in the axial direction, at least one pair of first transport rollers transports the sheet while bending the sheet in the transport space by producing a difference in transport rate within a portion of a section upstream from the pair of movable transport rollers.
 
  
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17864841)===
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17864841)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Makoto KUREBAYASHI
 
Makoto KUREBAYASHI
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes an information processing system that allows a user to perform operations on a collection of electronic documents displayed as an image on a screen. The system includes a processor that can enlarge and display a specific page from each electronic document, making it larger than the overall image of the collection. This allows the user to view and interact with individual pages more easily.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An information processing system includes a processor configured to: receive an input operation performed by a user on an image representing a collection of plural electronic documents, the image being displayed on a display; and perform control to enlarge and display, on the display, an image of a predetermined page determined in advance for each of the electronic documents, among one or more pages constituting each of the electronic documents, so that a display size thereof will be larger than the image representing the collection.
 
  
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17899602)===
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17899602)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Koki TOSHIMITSU
 
Koki TOSHIMITSU
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can display thumbnails in a reduced size. The apparatus includes a processor that determines a group to which a specific thumbnail belongs by arranging it. The processor then displays the thumbnails in a reduced mode by arranging the thumbnail group together and placing other thumbnails close to each other.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An information processing apparatus includes: a processor configured to: determine a thumbnail group to which a thumbnail as a target in a reduction display belongs by arranging the thumbnail; and perform the reduction display in a mode of arranging the thumbnail belonging to the thumbnail group and another thumbnail other than the thumbnail to be close to each other.
 
  
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17865700)===
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17865700)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Yusuke KAWANO
 
Yusuke KAWANO
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes an information processing system that can display an enlarged image when a file image is selected. The file image is a small image displayed on a screen that represents a file. The enlarged image is a larger version of the file image. Additionally, the system can display a different image, called a file-corresponding image, in a separate location on the screen when the file image is selected. The file-corresponding image is an image that corresponds to the file image.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An information processing system includes a processor configured to: cause an enlarged image to be displayed if a file image is selected, the file image being an image which is displayed on a display and which corresponds to a file, and the enlarged image being an image which corresponds to the file image and which has a larger display size than the file image; and cause a file-corresponding image to be displayed in a location different from a display location of the file image and a display location of the enlarged image if the file image displayed on the display is selected, the file-corresponding image being an image that corresponds to the file image.
 
  
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17901631)===
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17901631)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Yusuke KAWANO
 
Yusuke KAWANO
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
This abstract describes an information processing system that allows for the display of enlarged images when a file image is selected. The file image is an image displayed on a screen that represents a specific file. When the file image is selected, a larger image corresponding to the selected file image is displayed. Additionally, if the selected file image is positioned behind the enlarged image, a file-corresponding image is displayed on the screen. The file-corresponding image represents the selected file image.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An information processing system includes a processor configured to: cause an enlarged image to be displayed if a file image is selected, the file image being an image which is displayed on a display and which corresponds to a file, and the enlarged image being an image which corresponds to a selected file image, that is, the file image that is selected, and which has a larger display size than the selected file image; and cause a file-corresponding image to be displayed on the display if the selected file image is positioned behind the enlarged image, the file-corresponding image being an image that corresponds to the selected file image.
 
  
 
===PROCESSING MANAGEMENT DEVICE (18328434)===
 
===PROCESSING MANAGEMENT DEVICE (18328434)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Kimihiko SASAKI
 
Kimihiko SASAKI
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a processing management device that acquires a processing plan and status of processing devices. The device displays information about each processing device, including its identification, operation state, and the proportion of processed sheets to planned sheets. The information is displayed in a figure for each processing device, arranged side by side in a direction perpendicular to the longest side of the figure.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A processing management device includes: at least one hardware processor configured to acquire a processing plan and a processing status of at least one processing device that performs processing, the processing plan being derived based on capability information of the at least one processing device, and perform control to display processing information that is information including the processing status of the at least one processing device, in which the at least one hardware processor displays, for each of the at least one processing device, information for identifying the at least one processing device and information indicating an operation state of the at least one processing device and a proportion of a processed sheet number to a planned sheet number of the at least one processing device, as the processing information, and the at least one hardware processor performs control such that the processing information is displayed in a figure for each of the at least one processing device and the figure is arranged side by side in a direction perpendicular to a longest side among sides that form the figure.
 
  
 
===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17881687)===
 
===IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17881687)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Marie AMAKI
 
Marie AMAKI
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that has a processor. The processor is designed to detect malfunctions and the opening and closing of a covering. It can also display information about a consumable on a display device. The apparatus allows for a reset operation of a counter for the consumable if a specific malfunction does not occur and if the covering related to the consumable is opened and then closed.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An image forming apparatus includes a processor configured to: detect the presence or absence of a malfunction and opening and closing of a covering; and cause a display device to display information about a consumable such that a reset operation of a counter that is set regarding the consumable is receivable in a case where a predetermined malfunction does not occur, and a covering related to the consumable is opened and is subsequently closed.
 
  
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17899819)===
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17899819)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Yui SAKATA
 
Yui SAKATA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes an information processing system that allows users to view and interact with file images on a display. The system can display a file image on the screen and switch to display another file image based on user instructions. When a file image is selected, the system can display an enlarged image associated with that file image, which is larger in size. Additionally, while one file image is being displayed, the system can also display a corresponding image from another file image, and if the corresponding image is selected, the system will display the enlarged image associated with the selected file image.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An information processing system includes a processor configured to: display a display image including a file image on a display, the file image being an image corresponding to a file, and also switch displaying of the display in response to an instruction so as to display another display image including a file image on the display; display an enlarged image on the display in response to a file image being selected among the file images included in the corresponding display images displayed on the display, the enlarged image being an image associated with the selected file image and having a display size larger than the selected file image; and display a corresponding image on the display while a first display image is being displayed on the display, the corresponding image being an image corresponding to a file image included in a second display image, and display, in response to the corresponding image being selected, the enlarged image corresponding to the file image associated with the selected corresponding image.
 
  
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17900562)===
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17900562)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Yui SAKATA
 
Yui SAKATA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
This abstract describes an information processing system that can display an enlarged image on a display when a file image is selected. The enlarged image is associated with the selected file image and is larger in size. If there is another file image located behind the displayed enlarged image and a certain condition is met, the system can also display information on a background image.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An information processing system includes a processor configured to: display an enlarged image on a display in response to a file image being selected, the file image being an image corresponding to a file and displayed on the display, the enlarged image being an image associated with the selected file image and having a display size larger than the selected file image; and display information on a background image on the display if a file image is located behind the displayed enlarged image and if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the background image being the file image located behind the displayed enlarged image.
 
  
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17872454)===
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17872454)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Takumi TANAKA
 
Takumi TANAKA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes an information processing device that has a processor. The device is capable of displaying an image to the user, allowing them to provide instructions for storing a file in a storage. Once the user provides the instructions, the device will guide the user through a predetermined process for storing the file in the storage.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: display a reception image to receive instructions of a user for a file to be stored in a storage; and upon receiving the instructions of the user for the reception image, provide guidance for processing which is predetermined for the storage, and is for the file corresponding to the reception image.
 
  
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17860107)===
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17860107)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Hirofumi SASAKI
 
Hirofumi SASAKI
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that includes a reconfigurable integrated circuit. The integrated circuit can perform data processing and, in the event of an error, it can acquire signal data from a specific circuit portion involved in the data processing and output that data. The apparatus also includes a narrowing-down unit that identifies the specific circuit portion causing the error, and a change unit that adjusts the acquisition target position based on the narrowing-down results. In simpler terms, this apparatus can detect errors in data processing, identify the specific circuit causing the error, and make adjustments to improve the data processing.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An information processing apparatus includes an integrated circuit that is capable of reconfiguring a logic circuit, executes data processing, and in a case where an error is generated in the data processing, acquires signal data from an acquisition target position set for a circuit portion that performs the data processing, and then outputs the signal data, a narrowing-down unit that narrows down an analysis target depending on the generated error, and a change unit that changes the acquisition target position depending on a result of a narrowing down by the narrowing-down unit after the signal data is output from the integrated circuit.
 
  
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17874505)===
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17874505)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Masanari MOCHIZUKI
 
Masanari MOCHIZUKI
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
This abstract describes an information processing system that allows users to conduct searches and view the results in a more convenient way. The system extracts specific pages from multiple digital documents based on a search condition and generates a composite image displaying these pages. This composite image is then displayed on a screen. When the user interacts with the composite image, such as by clicking on it, a larger version of the extracted pages is displayed on the screen, allowing for a more detailed view.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An information processing system includes a processor configured to: extract, among one or more pages forming each of plural digital documents which are obtained as results of conducting a search by using a specified search condition, a predetermined page which is preset for each of the plural digital documents; perform control to generate a first image representing a set of the extracted predetermined pages of the respective digital documents and to display the first image on a display; and perform control, in response to a first input operation performed on the first image by a user, to display a second image, which represents the extracted predetermined pages, in an enlarged size on the display so that a display size of the second image becomes larger than a display size of the first image.
 
  
 
===NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR PROCESSING INFORMATION (17880339)===
 
===NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR PROCESSING INFORMATION (17880339)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Ryuichi HORIGANE
 
Ryuichi HORIGANE
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a computer program that analyzes a character string in a message that comes with an electronic document. Based on the analysis, the program performs processing related to viewing the electronic document. The program is stored in a non-transitory computer readable medium.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A non-transitory computer readable medium stores a program causing a computer to execute a process including: analyzing a character string of a message accompanying an electronic document; and performing processing relating to viewing of the electronic document on a basis of a result of the analyzing.
 
  
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND METHOD (17885067)===
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND METHOD (17885067)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Atsushi SUGIURA
 
Atsushi SUGIURA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The information processing apparatus described in the abstract is designed to assist in obtaining approval for an application. If the necessary information is not provided in a post from the applicant to a messenger app, the apparatus will compensate by referring to the conversation history with the applicant in the messenger app. This ensures that all required information is included in the application.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to, to create application information that is necessary to obtain approval in response to a post from an applicant to a messenger app for requesting an application, if item information to be included in the application information is not obtained from the post from the applicant to the messenger app, compensate for the item information by referring to a history of conversation with the applicant using the messenger app.
 
  
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17862373)===
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17862373)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Yuki YAMANAKA
 
Yuki YAMANAKA
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can interact with an image forming apparatus. When a print instruction is given to the image forming apparatus, the information processing apparatus acquires virtual superimposed information that is displayed on the printed matter. If it is determined that the printed matter is produced by the image forming apparatus, the superimposed information is stored in a storage unit along with the printed matter.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: in a case where a print instruction of a printed matter is issued to an image forming apparatus from an instruction apparatus, acquire superimposed information virtually superimposed and displayed on the printed matter; and in a case where it is detected that the printed matter is printed by the image forming apparatus, perform control to store the superimposed information in a storage unit in association with the printed matter.
 
  
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM (17894129)===
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM (17894129)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Toshihiko TANABE
 
Toshihiko TANABE
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can be used in a computer system. The apparatus has a processor that can perform several functions. It can receive a registration of a procedure, which is a series of steps in a process, in the computer system. One of these steps requires the authority of a specific authorized person. The processor can also receive a request from a user to execute the procedure. In response to this request, the processor can ask the authorized person to perform the step that requires their authority. Finally, the processor can receive the operation performed by the authorized person to execute the procedure, including the step that required their authority.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: receive registration of a procedure of a process in a computer system, the procedure including a step requiring an authority of a predetermined authorized person; receive a request to execute the procedure from a user of the computer system; request the authorized person to execute an operation for executing the step requiring the authority, in response to the reception of the request; and receive the operation by the authorized person to execute the procedure including the step requiring the authority.
 
  
 
===BINDING PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM, BINDING PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDING PROGRAM (18177131)===
 
===BINDING PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM, BINDING PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDING PROGRAM (18177131)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Masashi Matsumoto
 
Masashi Matsumoto
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
The abstract describes a device used for binding sheets together. It consists of a binding processing element that attaches a binding tooth to a sheet to secure it. Additionally, there is a processor that controls the drying of the bound part of the sheet after the binding process is completed.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
A binding processing device includes: a binding processing element that advances a binding tooth to a sheet to perform binding processing of the sheet; and a processor that performs control of drying a bound part of the sheet after the binding processing of the sheet by the binding processing element is performed.
 
  
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17882826)===
 
===INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17882826)===
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'''Inventor'''
 
'''Inventor'''
 
Tomoya IMAI
 
Tomoya IMAI
 
'''Brief explanation'''
 
This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can acquire information about a setting change made in another device that shares at least one common setting with the apparatus. The apparatus then rates this acquired information based on its relationship with the current settings of the apparatus. Finally, the apparatus presents this rated information to the user.
 
 
'''Abstract'''
 
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: acquire information regarding a setting change performed in a different information processing apparatus having at least one setting item common to a setting item of the information processing apparatus; rate the acquired information on a basis of a relationship with setting content that is content of a setting in the information processing apparatus; and present the rated information to a user.
 

Latest revision as of 01:40, 12 October 2023

Summary of the patent applications from FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. on October 5th, 2023

FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. has recently filed several patents related to information processing apparatus and systems. These patents aim to improve various aspects of data processing, document management, and user interaction.

Summary of Recent Patents (in 250 words):

- One patent describes an information processing apparatus that can acquire information about a setting change made in another device that shares at least one common setting. The apparatus rates this acquired information based on its relationship with the current settings and presents it to the user.

- Another patent focuses on a device used for binding sheets together. It includes a binding processing element and a processor that controls the drying of the bound part of the sheet after the binding process.

- An information processing apparatus patent is designed for use in a computer system. It can receive a registration of a procedure, request authorization from a specific person, and execute the procedure based on the authorized person's action.

- The patent for an information processing apparatus that interacts with an image forming apparatus involves acquiring virtual superimposed information displayed on printed matter and storing it along with the printed matter.

- An information processing apparatus assists in obtaining approval for an application by referring to conversation history in a messenger app to ensure all required information is included.

- A computer program patent analyzes a character string in a message accompanying an electronic document and performs processing related to viewing the document.

- An information processing system patent allows users to conduct searches and view specific pages from multiple digital documents in a more convenient way.

- The patent for an information processing apparatus includes a reconfigurable integrated circuit that can detect errors in data processing, identify the specific circuit causing the error, and make adjustments to improve the data processing.

- An information processing device patent guides users through a predetermined process for storing a file in a storage based on their instructions.

- Another information processing system patent displays an enlarged image associated with a selected file image and can also display information on a background image if certain conditions are met.

Notable Applications:

  • Acquiring and rating information about setting changes in other devices.
  • Binding sheets together and controlling the drying process.
  • Requesting authorization from specific individuals for procedure execution.
  • Storing virtual superimposed information with printed matter.
  • Referring to conversation history to ensure complete application information.
  • Analyzing character strings in messages for document processing.
  • Extracting specific pages from multiple digital documents for convenient viewing.
  • Detecting errors in data processing and adjusting circuit positions.
  • Guiding users through the process of storing files in storage.
  • Displaying enlarged images and additional information based on user interactions.



Contents

Patent applications for FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. on October 5th, 2023

INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS AND INKJET RECORDING METHOD (18189320)

Inventor Mikitoshi KABEYA

MEDIUM FEEDING DEVICE AND MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME (17903148)

Inventor Masahito NIWA

MEDIUM FEEDING DEVICE AND MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME (17887019)

Inventor Hiroaki FUJIKURA

SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17950831)

Inventor Toshitaka TANAKA

SHEET TRANSPORTING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17942574)

Inventor Yoshinori KOIKE

SHEET TRANSPORTING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17943945)

Inventor Yoshinori KOIKE

MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND MEDIUM PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME (17901607)

Inventor Ryuga OISHI

SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17903365)

Inventor Makio UEHARA

MEDIUM TRANSPORTING DEVICE AND MEDIUM PROCESSING APPARATUS USING MEDIUM TRANSPORTING DEVICE (17867688)

Inventor Hiroyuki TAMAI

MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17939446)

Inventor Hirotake EGUCHI

MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17940720)

Inventor Koji DEGUCHI

SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17945473)

Inventor Yasunobu GOTO

SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17948002)

Inventor Yasunobu GOTO

SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17946356)

Inventor Yasunobu GOTO

MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17940300)

Inventor Hirotake EGUCHI

MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17949658)

Inventor Yusuke ITOZAKI

PATH SWITCHER, AND MEDIUM-TRANSPORTING DEVICE AND MEDIUM-PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME (17950872)

Inventor Hiroyuki MOMIYAMA

BINDING APPARATUS (17949618)

Inventor Nobuhide INABA

CELLULOSIC PARTICLE (18151132)

Inventor Kenji YAO

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17874294)

Inventor Tsutomu NAGAOKA

METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE DEVELOPING TONER (17950561)

Inventor Keita YAMAMOTO

ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE DEVELOPER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD (18155044)

Inventor Takuro WATANABE

CARRIER FOR DEVELOPING ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE DEVELOPER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD (17944588)

Inventor Yasuo KADOKURA

CARRIER FOR ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE DEVELOPMENT, ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE DEVELOPER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD (17985612)

Inventor Karin SAKAI

POWDER ACCOMMODATING CONTAINER, POWDER SUPPLY DEVICE, DEVELOPING DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17893163)

Inventor Takashi ANZAI

HEATING DEVICE, HEATING PROCESS APPARATUS USING THE SAME, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17895023)

Inventor Kenji KUGAYA

PRESSING DEVICE AND PRESSING PROCESS APPARATUS USING THE SAME (17958444)

Inventor Shogo KAMIYA

SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17944636)

Inventor Yasunobu GOTO

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17864841)

Inventor Makoto KUREBAYASHI

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17899602)

Inventor Koki TOSHIMITSU

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17865700)

Inventor Yusuke KAWANO

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17901631)

Inventor Yusuke KAWANO

PROCESSING MANAGEMENT DEVICE (18328434)

Inventor Kimihiko SASAKI

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17881687)

Inventor Marie AMAKI

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17899819)

Inventor Yui SAKATA

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17900562)

Inventor Yui SAKATA

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17872454)

Inventor Takumi TANAKA

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17860107)

Inventor Hirofumi SASAKI

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17874505)

Inventor Masanari MOCHIZUKI

NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR PROCESSING INFORMATION (17880339)

Inventor Ryuichi HORIGANE

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND METHOD (17885067)

Inventor Atsushi SUGIURA

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17862373)

Inventor Yuki YAMANAKA

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM (17894129)

Inventor Toshihiko TANABE

BINDING PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM, BINDING PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDING PROGRAM (18177131)

Inventor Masashi Matsumoto

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17882826)

Inventor Tomoya IMAI