FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. patent applications published on September 28th, 2023

Summary of the patent applications from FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. on September 28th, 2023

FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. has recently filed several patents related to information processing apparatus, computer programs, control devices, and image processing apparatus. These patents aim to improve various aspects of image processing, printing, and document management. Notable applications include:

• An information processing apparatus that can process different color materials to expand the color range of secondary colors produced by different color materials.
• A computer program that allows users to preview the appearance of a printed document before actually printing it, by changing the image representation based on the amount of color material used.
• An information processing apparatus that allows a manager user to assign maintenance worker permissions for pre-scheduled maintenance tasks, which are automatically canceled if the task is completed.
• A control device that coordinates the reading of image data from a document and the outputting of images to a medium, ensuring synchronization and efficient processing.
• An information processing apparatus that enables users to send print data to a designated facility and receive the printed matter by providing receipt information.
• An image processing apparatus that controls the outputting of read images and additional images to a medium, avoiding overlap by increasing the length of the medium.
• An image-reading apparatus that captures images from a recording material using a light-receiving unit and multiple light-reflecting members.
• An image reading device that scans documents, featuring an adjustable imaging portion, a support portion, and a covering portion.
• An image reading device that uses multiple light sources and a switching mechanism to illuminate and read images from different angles.
• An image reading device that uses a single light source and a component to change the direction of light, providing flexibility in illuminating the image reading target.

These patents demonstrate FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.'s commitment to advancing image processing technologies, enhancing user experiences, and improving efficiency in document management and printing processes.

Patent applications for FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. on September 28th, 2023

FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17949699)

Inventor Hiroaki FUJIKURA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a feeding device that is used to handle and transport media. The device includes a supply unit that supplies air to create a floating effect for the media. A feeder then adsorbs the floating media and moves it along. A separator is used to separate two different types of media that are stacked on top of each other. A detector is included to determine the position of the media after the separation process. Based on the detected position, a modifier adjusts the feeding operation of the feeder.

Abstract

A feeding device includes: a supply unit that supplies air into space between plural media loaded to float the media; a feeder that adsorbs the media floated by the supply unit and feeds the media; a separator that supplies air to a second medium disposed immediately below a first medium adsorbed by the feeder to separate the second medium from the first medium; a detector that detects a position of at least one of the first medium and the second medium after air is supplied by the separator; and a modifier that modifies a condition related to a feeding operation of the feeder based a position detected by the detector.

RECORDING-MATERIAL-TRANSPORTING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM (17943894)

Inventor Masakazu SHIRAI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a device that transports recording materials and reads images on them. It consists of a transport unit, one or more image readers, and a housing that holds everything together. The transport path, where the recording materials move, can be accessed by the user through gaps between the transport path and the image reader(s).

Abstract

A recording-material-transporting apparatus includes: a transport unit that transports a recording material along a transport path; at least one image reader that reads an image formed on the recording material transported by the transport unit; and a common housing that supports the transport unit and the at least one image reader. The transport path is accessible by a user through at least one gap existing between the transport path and the at least one image reader.

MEDIUM CONVEYANCE DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18177768)

Inventor Ryuga OISHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a device used to transport a recording medium, such as paper. The device includes multiple pairs of rollers arranged in the width direction of the medium. These roller pairs consist of two rollers that grip the medium and can be individually brought into contact or separated from each other. There are at least two roller pairs located near the ends of the medium and one roller pair near the center. The device also has a mechanism that can move the first roller of the center roller pair or the first roller of each end roller pair in the thickness direction of the medium. This movement creates a difference in the timing at which the rollers separate from the medium.

Abstract

A medium conveyance device includes: a plurality of roller pairs arranged in a width direction of a recording medium, the plurality of roller pairs including at least two end-side roller pairs respectively located near two ends of the recording medium in the width direction and at least one center-side roller pair located near a center of the recording medium in the width direction, the plurality of roller pairs each including a pair of rollers that convey the recording medium while nipping the recording medium and are individually contactable with and separable from each other; and a contact and separation mechanism that moves a first roller of the pair of rollers of the at least one center-side roller pair in a thickness direction of the recording medium or moves a first roller of the pair of rollers of each of the at least two end-side roller pairs in the thickness direction of the recording medium, to make a difference in separation timing.

FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18177770)

Inventor Yoshiyuki KITAZAWA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a feeding device that is used to handle multiple media (such as paper or documents). The device includes a supply unit that blows air to create a floating effect for the media, a feeding unit that moves the floated media forward, and a detection unit that checks if there is a bundle of media present among the floated media.

Abstract

A feeding device includes: a supply unit that supplies air to a space between a plurality of loaded media to float the media; a feeding unit that feeds out the media floated by the supply unit; and a detection unit that detects whether or not a medium bundle is present among the plurality of media in a state of being floated by the supply unit.

RECORDING-MATERIAL-TRANSPORTING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM (17946569)

Inventor Koji KAWANO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a recording-material-transporting apparatus that consists of a transport unit, a number-of-rotation information acquisition unit, and a restricting portion. The transport unit uses rotating members to move the recording material. The driven rotating member receives a driving force from the driving rotating member. The number-of-rotation information acquisition unit is connected to the driven rotating member and collects information about the number of rotations it makes. The restricting portion is a component that presses against the number-of-rotation information acquisition unit and limits its movement.

Abstract

A recording-material-transporting apparatus includes: a transport unit that transports a recording material by using a driving rotating member that performs a rotational driving operation and a driven rotating member that rotates upon receiving a driving force from the driving rotating member; a number-of-rotation information acquisition unit that is connected to the driven rotating member and that acquires information regarding a number of rotation of the driven rotating member; and a restricting portion against which the number-of-rotation information acquisition unit is pressed and that restricts a movement of the number-of-rotation information acquisition unit.

CELLULOSIC PARTICLE (17983410)

Inventor Kenji YAO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a cellulosic particle that is primarily composed of cellulose, with a minimum of 90 parts by mass (or 90% of the particle's mass) being cellulose. The maximum amount of cellulose in the particle is 99.5 parts by mass (or 99.5% of the particle's mass). Additionally, the particle contains a cellulose derivative, which makes up a minimum of 0.5 parts by mass (or 0.5% of the particle's mass) and a maximum of 10 parts by mass (or 10% of the particle's mass).

Abstract

A cellulosic particle contains 90 parts by mass or more and 99.5 parts by mass or less of cellulose; and 0.5 parts by mass or more and 10 parts by mass or less of a cellulose derivative.

SCREW FASTENING STRUCTURE AND DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME (17894168)

Inventor Shogo FUJITA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a screw fastening structure that consists of a nut and a nut holding portion. The nut holding portion is designed to hold the nut in place, allowing it to move in at least one direction. This structure is found on either the first member or the second member, which are fastened together using a screw and the nut.

Abstract

The screw fastening structure includes a nut and a nut holding portion that holds the nut displaceably in at least one direction, which are provided on at least one of a first member and a second member screw-fastened to each other with a screw and the nut.

LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND MEASUREMENT APPARATUS (17976879)

Inventor Kei TAKEYAMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a light emitting device that consists of three main components: a light emitting section, a capacitor section, and a control section. The light emitting section contains a light emitting element, which is responsible for emitting light. The capacitor section is connected to the light emitting section, and the control section is responsible for controlling the potential (voltage) of the capacitor section when the light emitting element emits light.

Abstract

A light emitting device includes: a light emitting section that includes a light emitting element; a capacitor section connected to the light emitting section; and a control section that controls a potential of the capacitor section when the light emitting element of the light emitting section emits light.

LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT ARRAY AND DETECTION APPARATUS (17985084)

Inventor Daisuke IGUCHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a light emitting element array that consists of multiple light emitting elements. These elements emit light of different wavelengths towards a detection target object. The elements are arranged in close proximity to each other.

Abstract

A light emitting element array includes: plural light emitting elements that emit light having different wavelengths to a detection target object and are arranged to be adjacent to each other.

BASE MATERIAL FOR ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTORECEPTOR, ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTORECEPTOR, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18177126)

Inventor Masaki HIRAKATA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a base material used in electrophotographic photoreceptors. The surface roughness of a 10 mm section of the base material is analyzed using fast Fourier transform. The analysis reveals that the amplitude of surface roughness within a specific range of periods (0.4 mm to 0.7 mm) is 0.22 mm or less.

Abstract

A base material for an electrophotographic photoreceptor, in which in a spectrum of a period and an amplitude obtained by performing fast Fourier transform of surface roughness of a 10 mm portion in an axial direction of a surface of the base material for an electrophotographic photoreceptor, an amplitude in a range of a period of 0.4 mm or more and 0.7 mm or less is 0.22 mm or less.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING TONER FOR DEVELOPING ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE, TONER FOR DEVELOPING ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE, ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE DEVELOPER, TONER CARTRIDGE, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD (17940112)

Inventor Atsushi Sugawara

Brief explanation

This abstract describes a method for producing toner used in developing electrostatic charge images. The process involves preparing a dispersion containing resin particles, then adding an aggregating agent to form aggregated particles. Second resin particles are then added to aggregate onto the first aggregated particles. The pH of the dispersion is adjusted to terminate the aggregation of resin particles. An anionic surfactant is added, and the dispersion is heated to fuse and coalesce the aggregated particles, forming core-shell toner particles. Additionally, releasing agent particles can be added at various stages of the process.

Abstract

A method for producing a toner for developing an electrostatic charge image includes preparing a dispersion that contains first resin particles; forming first aggregated particles at a pH of less than 7.0 by adding an aggregating agent to the dispersion so as to aggregate the first resin particles; forming second aggregated particles by adding second resin particles to the dispersion that has undergone the forming of the first aggregated particles so as to aggregate the second resin particles onto the first aggregated particles; adjusting a pH of the dispersion that has undergone the forming of the second aggregated particles to 7.0 or more so as to prepare a dispersion of aggregated particles in which aggregation of the resin particles has been terminated; adding an anionic surfactant to the dispersion having a pH adjusted to 7.0 or more; and forming core-shell toner particles by heating the dispersion containing the anionic surfactant so as to fuse and coalesce the aggregated particles in which aggregation of the resin particles has been terminated. Releasing agent particles are added to the dispersion during the preparing of the dispersion or during the forming of the second aggregated particles, or during both the preparing of the dispersion and the forming of the second aggregated particles.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE DEVELOPING TONER (17944629)

Inventor Takahiro YAMASHITA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for producing a type of toner used in electrostatic charge image development. The method involves forming aggregated particles by bringing together resin particles in a liquid containing these particles. The aggregated particles are then fused and coalesced by heating them in a tank that also contains a base with volatility. The process follows certain conditions to ensure successful fusion and coalescence of the particles.

Abstract

A method for producing an electrostatic charge image developing toner includes forming aggregated particles by aggregating at least resin particles in a dispersion liquid containing the resin particles, and fusing/coalescing the aggregated particles by heating an aggregated particle dispersion liquid containing a base having volatility and the aggregated particles dispersed therein in a fusion/coalescence tank which houses the aggregated particle dispersion liquid. In fusing/coalescing the aggregated particles, at least one of conditions (1) to (3) below is satisfied,

METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE DEVELOPMENT TONER (18178543)

Inventor Kotaro YOSHIHARA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for producing a type of toner used in electrostatic charge image development. The method involves several steps, including aggregating polyester resin particles and a color material to create a dispersion of larger particles. Non-crystalline resin particles are then added to this dispersion, attaching to the larger particles and forming second aggregated particles. Finally, the second aggregated particles are heated to cause them to merge together. The non-crystalline resin particle dispersion must meet certain criteria, including specific pH, particle diameter, and acid value.

Abstract

A method for producing an electrostatic charge image development toner includes: a first step of aggregating polyester resin particles and a flat color material to produce a first aggregated particle dispersion in which first aggregated particles having a number-average particle diameter of 1 μm or more are dispersed; a second step of adding a non-crystalline resin particle dispersion in which non-crystalline resin particles are dispersed to the first aggregated particle dispersion to cause the non-crystalline resin particles to be attached to the first aggregated particles and obtain second aggregated particles; and a third step of heating a second aggregated particle dispersion in which the second aggregated particles are dispersed to cause the second aggregated particles to coalesce, wherein the non-crystalline resin particle dispersion satisfies Formulas (1) to (3), Formula (1): −0.01×A−0.25×B+9.2≤pH≤−0.01×A−0.25×B+10.0, Formula (2): 100 nm≤A≤250 nm, Formula (3): 5 mgKOH/g≤B≤20 mgKOH/g, in which A is a particle diameter of the non-crystalline resin particles, B is an acid value of the non-crystalline resin, and pH is a pH of the non-crystalline resin particle dispersion.

ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE DEVELOPING TONER, ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE DEVELOPER, TONER CARTRIDGE, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD (18155070)

Inventor Yasuko TORII

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a type of toner used in electrostatic charge image development. This toner contains toner particles, silica particles, and other inorganic particles. The silica particles have a nitrogen element-containing compound that includes a molybdenum element. The ratio of the molybdenum element to the silicon element in the silica particles is between 0.035 and 0.45. The inorganic particles have an average primary particle size between 10 nm and 80 nm.

Abstract

An electrostatic charge image developing toner contains toner particles, silica particles (A) that are added to an exterior of the toner particles and contain a nitrogen element-containing compound containing a molybdenum element, and inorganic particles (B) that are added to the exterior of the toner particles and other than the silica particles (A), in which in the silica particles (A), a ratio N/Nof Net intensity Nof the molybdenum element measured by X-ray fluorescence analysis to Net intensity Nof a silicon element measured by X-ray fluorescence analysis is 0.035 or more and 0.45 or less, and an average primary particle size of the inorganic particles (B) is 10 nm or more and 80 nm or less.

DEVELOPING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17960157)

Inventor Kenji HAYAMIZU

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a developing device that is used in image printing. The device consists of three main components: a rotating member, a supply member, and an upper member. 

The rotating member rotates and delivers a substance called developer to a latent image on an image holding body.

The supply member is positioned diagonally below the rotating member and extends in the same direction as the rotation. It also rotates and transports the developer, supplying it to the rotating member.

The upper member is located on the opposite side of the rotating member, above the supply member. It is in contact with a specific part of the rotating member and is positioned above the supply member.

Overall, this developing device is designed to efficiently deliver the developer to the latent image for image printing.

Abstract

A developing device includes: a rotating member that delivers a developer to a latent image of an image holding body while rotating; a supply member that extends in an axial direction of the rotating member and is disposed diagonally below the rotating member as viewed from the axial direction, transports the developer while rotating, and supplies the developer to the rotating member; and an upper member disposed on an opposite side of the rotating member with respect to a tangent line extending in an upward-downward direction in contact with a portion of the rotating member on a supply member side and above the supply member, as viewed from the axial direction.

DEVELOPING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17948205)

Inventor Tadashi KUREYAMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a developing device that consists of two housing members. These housing members are combined to create a housing that contains a space for accommodating a developer and a space for accommodating a development roll. The first housing member is integrated with a frame-shaped seal attachment portion and an outer shell portion. The seal attachment portion is where a seal member is attached to separate the developer accommodation space and the roll accommodation space. The outer shell portion acts as a barrier between the inside and outside of the housing.

Abstract

A developing device includes a first housing member, and a second housing member that is configured by combining a housing, in which a developer accommodation space accommodating a developer and a roll accommodation space accommodating a development roll are provided, and the first housing member with each other and that includes an integrated member obtained by integrally forming a frame-shaped seal attachment portion and an outer shell portion with each other, the seal attachment portion being a portion to which a seal member separating the developer accommodation space and the roll accommodation space from each other is attached, the outer shell portion constituting an outer shell that separates an inside and an outside of the housing from each other.

CONNECTION STRUCTURE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17900890)

Inventor Tadashi KUREYAMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a connection structure between a developer receiving port in a developing machine and a developer supply port in a replenisher. The structure includes a connecting portion that allows the developer to be supplied from the supply port to the receiving port when the two machines are connected. There is also a leading surface at the connecting portion that guides the insertion of the developing machine. An opening and closing member is present to open and close the receiving port, and a contact member on the opening and closing member makes contact with the leading surface when the developing machine and replenisher are connected.

Abstract

A connection structure includes a receiving port for a developer, that is provided in a developing machine, a supply port for a developer, that is provided in a replenisher, a connecting portion that is provided in a vicinity of the supply port of the replenisher and connects the developing machine and the replenisher to each other in a state where a developer is suppliable from the supply port to the receiving port in a case where a portion in a vicinity of the receiving port of the developing machine is inserted, a leading surface that is provided at the connecting portion and leads the portion in the vicinity of the receiving port of the developing machine to the connecting portion, an opening and closing member that opens and closes the receiving port by moving in an insertion direction of the developing machine, and a contact member that is provided at the opening and closing member and comes into contact with the leading surface in an elastically deformed state in a case where the developing machine and the replenisher are connected to each other.

DEVELOPING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17887503)

Inventor Taichiro OKUNO

Brief explanation

This abstract describes a developing device that is used in a specific process. The device consists of several components, including a holding body that holds a substance called a developer. There is also an agitating unit that is responsible for stirring or mixing the developer. A supply unit is present to supply the developer from the agitating unit to the holding body. 

Above the agitating unit, there is a filling portion that is filled with the developer. This filling portion has a closing portion at its lower part, which can be removed. When the closing portion is removed, the developer drops from the filling portion into the agitating unit.

Additionally, there is a duct portion that connects a space in the filling portion with a portion above the holding body. This duct portion allows for the flow of the developer between these two areas.

Abstract

A developing device includes a holding body that holds a developer; an agitating unit that agitates the developer; a supply unit that supplies the developer that flows in from the agitating unit to the holding body; a filling portion provided above the agitating unit and filled with the developer; a closing portion that closes a lower portion of the filling portion, and causes the developer to drop from the filling portion into the agitating unit in a case where the closing portion is removed; and a duct portion that connects a space in the filling portion and a portion above the holding body.

DEVELOPING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17960156)

Inventor Takafumi WAKAI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a developing device that is used in a specific process. The device includes a housing with an opening where a developer is stored. The opening is sealed with a removable part, allowing the developer to fall out. There is also a storage part that collects the fallen developer. The housing has an inlet that allows the collected developer to flow back into the storage space. Finally, there is a collecting part on the housing that gathers the developer that has flowed back into the storage space.

Abstract

A developing device includes: a housing which includes an opening portion open downward and in which a developer is stored in an internal storage space, the storage space being formed of a region of the internal space in which the developer is present; a sealing part that seals the opening portion and is removed to allow the developer to fall through the opening portion; a storage part that stores the developer having fallen through the opening portion; an inlet that is provided in the housing, allows the developer floating from the storage part to flow into the storage space from which the developer has fallen, and is different from the opening portion; and a collecting part that is provided on the housing and collects the developer having flowed into the storage space through the inlet.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17866565)

Inventor Satoshi TEJIMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes various components for transferring toner images onto a recording medium. These components include a conveyance unit, intermediate transfer bodies, secondary transfer units, and rotating bodies. The conveyance unit moves the recording medium along a path, while the intermediate transfer bodies primarily transfer toner images onto one surface of the recording medium. The secondary transfer units then transfer the toner images from the intermediate transfer bodies onto the other surface of the recording medium. The rotating bodies are in contact with the other surface of the recording medium between the secondary transfer units.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a conveyance unit that conveys a recording medium in contact with one surface of the recording medium along a conveyance path; a plural intermediate transfer bodies that are arranged in a conveyance direction on the other surface side of the recording medium of the conveyance path and to which toner images formed by a plural image forming sections are primarily transferred; a plural secondary transfer units that are arranged in a conveyance direction and secondarily transfers the toner images of the plural intermediate transfer bodies to the other surface of the recording medium conveyed by the conveyance unit; and one or more rotating bodies of which peripheral surfaces are in contact with the other surface of the recording medium conveyed by the conveyance unit between one secondary transfer unit and another secondary transfer unit, among the secondary transfer units arranged in the conveyance direction.

TRANSFER DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17898477)

Inventor Satoshi TEJIMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a transfer device that is used in image printing. The device includes an endless member that moves in a circular motion, primary transfer members that transfer images from image holding bodies to the endless member, a secondary transfer member that transfers the image from the endless member to a recording medium, an applying roll that applies tension to the endless member, an upstream roll that guides the endless member, a contact and detachment member that changes the posture of the endless member, a detection member that detects the image transferred to the endless member, and a positioning mechanism that positions the detection member according to the posture of the endless member.

Abstract

A transfer device includes: an endless member in an endless shape that orbits; primary transfer members that are respectively arranged on an opposite side of plural image holding bodies disposed side by side in a circumference direction of the endless member with the endless member interposed between the primary transfer member and the image holding body, and transfer an image held by the image holding body to the endless member; a secondary transfer member that transfers the image transferred to the endless member to a recording medium; an applying roll around which the endless member is wound, that is disposed on a downstream side of all the primary transfer members and on an upstream side of the secondary transfer member in the circumference direction, and that urges the endless member from an inner peripheral surface of the endless member to apply tension to the endless member; an upstream roll around which the endless member is wound, and that is disposed on the downstream side of all the primary transfer members and on an upstream side of the applying roll in the circumference direction; a contact and detachment member that moves at least some of the plural primary transfer members, and contacts and detaches the endless member and the image holding body to change a posture of the endless member; a detection member that faces a portion of the endless member between the upstream roll and the applying roll to detect the image transferred to the endless member; and a positioning mechanism that changes a posture of the detection member according to the change in the posture of the endless member to position the detection member at the endless member.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17880636)

Inventor Akira SHIMODAIRA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes a conveyance unit for moving a recording medium along a path. On one side of the recording medium, there is a first image forming group with multiple sections that create a toner image. On the other side of the recording medium, there is a second image forming group with multiple sections that also create a toner image. A first intermediate transfer body is located downstream of the first image forming group and receives the toner image from its sections. Similarly, a second intermediate transfer body is located upstream of the second image forming group and receives the toner image from its sections. A first transfer unit then transfers the toner image from the first intermediate transfer body to the other side of the recording medium, and a second transfer unit does the same with the toner image from the second intermediate transfer body.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a conveyance unit that conveys a recording medium in contact with one surface of the recording medium along a conveyance path; a first image forming group that is provided on the other surface side of the recording medium in the conveyance path, and includes plural image forming sections that form a toner image; a second image forming group that is provided on a downstream side in a conveyance direction of the first image forming group on the other surface side of the recording medium in the conveyance path, and includes plural image forming sections that form a toner image; a first intermediate transfer body that is provided on the downstream side in the conveyance direction of the first image forming group, and to which the toner image formed by the plural image forming sections of the first image forming group is primarily transferred; a second intermediate transfer body that is provided on an upstream side in the conveyance direction of the second image forming group, and to which the toner image formed by the plural image forming sections of the second image forming group is primarily transferred; a first transfer unit that secondarily transfers the toner image from the first intermediate transfer body to the other surface of the recording medium conveyed by the conveyance unit; and a second transfer unit that secondarily transfers the toner image from the second intermediate transfer body to the other surface of the recording medium conveyed by the conveyance unit.

CLEANING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17888405)

Inventor Naoya MITAMURA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a cleaning device that consists of a blade-shaped cleaning member and a driven roller. The cleaning member has a tip made of an elastic material and is pressed against an endless belt to clean its surface. The driven roller, also made of an elastic material, is positioned opposite the cleaning member and rotates as the endless belt moves. The purpose of this device is to effectively clean the surface of the endless belt.

Abstract

A cleaning device includes a blade-shaped cleaning member of which a tip formed by an elastic body is arranged to be pressed against an endless belt and that cleans a surface of the endless belt; and a driven roller that is arranged to face the cleaning member via the endless belt and is driven and rotated with movement of the endless belt and of which an outer peripheral surface is formed by an elastic body.

CLEANING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17902888)

Inventor Akira SHIMODAIRA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a cleaning device that is used to remove toner from the surface of an image holder. The device includes a cleaning member that makes contact with the surface of the image holder and removes the toner. The toner is then stored in a housing and transported out of the housing by a transport member. The transport member moves the toner at the same height as the contact portion of the cleaning member or above it.

Abstract

A cleaning device includes a cleaning member that removes toner from a surface of an image holder by bringing an upper end portion into contact with the surface from a downstream side in a rotation direction of the image holder, a housing that supports the cleaning member and that stores the toner removed from the surface of the image holder by the cleaning member, and a transport member that is provided in the housing and that transports the toner stored in the housing to an outside of the housing at the same height as a contact portion of the cleaning member that comes into contact with the surface of the image holder or at a position above the contact portion.

TRANSPORT DEVICE (17947866)

Inventor Kazuya FUKUNAGA

Brief explanation

This abstract describes a transport device that uses a looped belt to move objects. The device includes a rotary member that is pressed against the belt's surface and can move in a specific direction. A pressing member is also present to press the rotary member against the belt and move in the same direction. The pressing member maintains its angle with respect to the moving direction while the rotary member moves.

Abstract

A transport device includes: a belt member that runs in a loop to transport an object to be transported, the belt member having an outer circumferential surface and an inner circumferential surface; a rotary member that is pressed against one of the outer and inner circumferential surfaces of the belt member and that is movable in a predetermined moving direction; and a pressing member that presses the rotary member toward the one of the outer and inner circumferential surfaces of the belt member and that moves in the moving direction while maintaining the angle thereof with respect to the moving direction when the rotary member moves in the moving direction.

FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17955523)

Inventor Takashi OHASHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a fixing device used in printing or copying machines. The device includes a fixing member that rotates and fixes an image to a recording material. There is also a rotating member with a contact surface that comes into contact with the fixing member, and a removing member that removes any objects attached to the outer surface of the fixing member by rotating at a different speed.

Abstract

A fixing device includes a fixing member that has an outer peripheral surface and an inner peripheral surface, is rotatably provided, comes into contact with, of a recording material on which an image is formed, a surface on which the image is formed, and fixes the image to the recording material, a rotating member that is rotatably provided and includes, at an outer peripheral portion, a contact surface coming into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the fixing member, and a removing member that is disposed to be in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the fixing member, is rotatably provided, and removes an attached object attached to the outer peripheral surface using a rotation speed difference with respect to the fixing member.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17903579)

Inventor Kazunari ISHII

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes a fixing unit and a first transport path for printing on a recording material. The apparatus also includes a first guide unit and a second guide unit to guide the recording material through the first transport path. Additionally, there is a blowing part that sends gas to one side of the recording material, and a gas guiding part that faces the second guide unit and guides the gas away from the first transport path. This gas is sent from the blowing part and its direction is changed by the recording material.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus, for forming an image with a fixing unit that fixes a toner image to a recording material and with a first transport path, includes: a first guide unit that guides one side of a recording material discharged from the fixing unit and transported through the first transport path; a second guide unit that guides the other side of the recording material transported thorough the first transport path; a blowing part through which gas is sent to the one side of the recording material transported through the first transport path; and a gas guiding part that faces the second guide unit with the first transport path interposed between the gas guiding part and the second guide unit and that guides, in a direction away from the first transport path, gas that is sent from the blowing part and whose traveling direction is changed by a recording material.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17939907)

Inventor Koji YOSHITSUGU

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that consists of a main body with an image formation unit, a fixation unit, and two ducts. The image formation unit creates an image on a recording material, and the fixation unit fixes the image onto the material. The fixation unit can be attached to and detached from the main body. The first duct is attached to the fixation unit and allows a cooling gas to flow over the fixing unit. The second duct is attached to the main body and also allows a cooling gas to flow over the fixing unit.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus main body that includes an image formation unit forming an image on a recording material, a fixation unit that includes a fixing unit fixing the image formed by the image formation unit onto the recording material and that is attachable to and detachable from the apparatus main body, a first duct that is attached to the fixation unit to face the fixing unit and through which a gas that cools the fixing unit flows, and a second duct that is attached to the apparatus main body to be adjacent to the first duct and through which a gas that cools the fixing unit flows.

FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17888416)

Inventor Takashi MATSUBARA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a fixing device that is used to heat and fix materials together. The device consists of an endless belt-shaped section that is supported and rotated by a heating section. The heating section generates heat when powered, which heats up the belt-shaped section. A supply section supplies a lubricating material to the inner surface of the belt-shaped section. A power feed section is connected to the heating section to provide power, and a regulating section is located on the outer surface of the heating section to control the movement of the lubricating material towards the power feed section.

Abstract

A fixing device includes an endless belt-shaped section; a supply section that supplies a lubricating material to an inner surface of the belt-shaped section; a heating section that supports and rotates the belt-shaped section and generates heat during energization to heat the belt-shaped section; a power feed section that is electrically connected to an end part of the heating section and feeds power to the heating section; and a regulating section that is disposed on an outer surface side of the heating section and inside the power feed section with respect to an axial direction of rotation of the heating section to regulate movement of the lubricating material to a power feed section side.

FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17882597)

Inventor Takashi MATSUBARA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a fixing device that consists of a belt-shaped section, a heating section, and a terminal portion. The belt-shaped section is supported and rotated by the heating section, which generates heat when powered on to heat the belt-shaped section. The terminal portion is located at the end of the heating section and supplies power to it. The outer diameter of the terminal portion is the same as or smaller than the outer diameter of the heating section.

Abstract

A fixing device includes an endless belt-shaped section; a heating section that supports and rotates the belt-shaped section and generates heat during energization to heat the belt-shaped section; and a terminal portion that is provided at an end part of the heating section and feeds power to the heating section. An outer diameter of the terminal portion is equal to or smaller than an outer diameter of the heating section.

FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17895014)

Inventor Takashi OHASHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a device used for fixing images onto recording materials. It consists of a fixation member, a fixing member, a rotating member, and a power receiving member. The fixing member rotates and comes into contact with the surface of the recording material to fix the image. The rotating member, which includes a heat generating portion, rotates along with the fixing member and generates heat. The power receiving member receives power from the fixation member and has a spring characteristic that biases it towards the fixation member.

Abstract

A fixing device includes a fixation member, a fixing member that has an outer peripheral surface and an inner peripheral surface, is rotatably provided with respect to the fixation member, comes into contact with, of a recording material on which an image is formed, a surface on which the image is formed, and fixes the image to the recording material, a rotating member that includes a contact surface, which is in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the fixing member, at an outer peripheral portion, includes a heat generating portion generating heat due to electric resistance, and is rotatable together with the heat generating portion with respect to the fixation member, and a power receiving member that includes a power receiving surface receiving power from the fixation member with a peripheral surface, has a spring characteristic of biasing the power receiving surface in a direction of the fixation member, and rotates together with the rotating member.

HEATING DEVICE AND APPARATUS UTILIZING OBJECT TO BE HEATED (17902887)

Inventor Takashi OHASHI

Brief explanation

This abstract describes a heating device that consists of a heating roller with a resistance heating layer, a bearing that supports the roller and allows it to rotate, and a connection power feeder mounted on one end of the roller. The power feeder is connected to the heating layer and supplies power to it. The power feeder includes an annular frame that is concentric with the roller and conductively connected to the heating layer. It also has a power feed shaft that extends into the frame and supplies power. The frame has rolling bodies that make conductive contact with the inner surface of the frame and the outer surface of the power feed shaft. The bearing is mounted on a part of the roller closer to the inside than the power feeder in the axial direction.

Abstract

A heating device includes a heating roller that includes a resistance heating layer, a bearing that supports the heating roller to allow the heating roller to be rotatable, and a connection power feeder that is mounted on an end portion of the heating roller, is connected to the resistance heating layer, and feeds power to the resistance heating layer, in which the connection power feeder includes an annular frame that is disposed to be concentric with the heating roller and is conductively connected to the resistance heating layer, a power feed shaft of which a portion is disposed in the frame and which feeds power, and plural rolling bodies that roll while being in conductive contact with an inner peripheral surface of the frame and an outer peripheral surface of the power feed shaft, and the bearing is mounted on a portion of the end portion of the heating roller that is closer to an inside than the connection power feeder in an axial direction.

HEATING DEVICE AND APPARATUS UTILIZING OBJECT TO BE HEATED (17953319)

Inventor Takashi OHASHI

Brief explanation

This abstract describes a heating device that includes a heating roller with a resistance heating layer. The device also includes a connection power feeder that is mounted on one end of the heating roller and is connected to the resistance heating layer to provide power. The connection power feeder consists of an annular frame that is concentric with the heating roller and conductively connected to the resistance heating layer. It also includes a power feed shaft that feeds power and is partially located within the frame. The power feed shaft and the frame are in conductive contact with plural rolling bodies that roll on the inner peripheral surface of the frame and the outer peripheral surface of the power feed shaft. The connection power feeder is covered by a non-conductive cover, except for the exposed portion of the power feed shaft. The connection power feeder is mounted on the heating roller and rotates with it.

Abstract

A heating device includes a heating roller that includes a resistance heating layer, and a connection power feeder that is mounted on an end portion of the heating roller, is connected to the resistance heating layer, and feeds power to the resistance heating layer, in which the connection power feeder includes an annular frame that is disposed to be concentric with the heating roller and is conductively connected to the resistance heating layer, a power feed shaft of which a portion is disposed in the frame and which feeds power, plural rolling bodies that roll while being in conductive contact with an inner peripheral surface of the frame and an outer peripheral surface of the power feed shaft, and a non-conductive cover that holds and covers the frame and the rolling bodies in a state where a portion excluding the portion of the power feed shaft is exposed, and the connection power feeder excluding the power feed shaft is mounted on the heating roller so as to be integrally rotated with the heating roller.

RECORDING-MATERIAL-TRANSPORTING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM (17942723)

Inventor Masakazu SHIRAI

Brief explanation

This abstract describes a recording-material-transporting apparatus that includes a transport unit, an upstream reader, and a downstream reader. The transport unit moves a recording material through an upstream location and a downstream location. The upstream reader reads an image on one surface of the recording material at the upstream location, while the downstream reader reads an image on the other surface of the recording material at the downstream location. The position of the light receiver in the upstream reader is downstream of the upstream location, and the position of the light receiver in the downstream reader is upstream of the downstream location.

Abstract

A recording-material-transporting apparatus includes: a transport unit that transports a recording material and causes the recording material to pass through an upstream location and a downstream location that is positioned downstream of the upstream location in a recording-material-transporting direction in which the recording material is transported; an upstream reader including a light receiver that receives light reflected by the recording material, the upstream reader reading an image that is formed on a portion of the recording material positioned at the upstream location and that is formed on one surface of the recording material; and a downstream reader including a light receiver that receives light reflected by the recording material, the downstream reader reading an image that is formed on a portion of the recording material positioned at the downstream location and that is formed on other surface of the recording material. The light receiver of the upstream reader is positioned downstream of the upstream location in the recording-material-transporting direction, and/or the light receiver of the downstream reader is positioned upstream of the downstream location in the recording-material-transporting direction.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (18177772)

Inventor Hiromoto YAMAKI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes several components. Firstly, there is a conveyance section that moves multiple recording media one by one. Then, there is a transfer member that transfers an image from an image carrier to each of the recording media using a potential difference. A detection section is present to measure the electrical characteristics of the transfer member during the image transfer process. Finally, a determination section compares the electrical characteristics of the transfer member when transferring the image to each recording media to identify instances of multi feeding, where multiple recording media are fed simultaneously.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes: a conveyance section that sequentially conveys a plurality of recording media; a transfer member that transfers an image formed on an image carrier to each of the recording media conveyed by the conveyance section, with a potential difference; a detection section that detects an electrical characteristic value of the transfer member in transferring the image to each of the recording media; and a determination section that determines multi feeding of the recording media, by comparing an electrical characteristic value in transferring the image to each of the recording media with an electrical characteristic value in transferring the image to each of the recording media.

RECORDING-MATERIAL-TRANSPORTING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM (17941228)

Inventor Seiichi TAKAYAMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a device used for transporting recording materials. It consists of a transport unit that moves the material along a designated path. There is also an image reading unit positioned on one side of the path, which scans and captures images on the transported material. Additionally, there is a rotating member located on the opposite side of the image reading unit, with the transport path in between. This rotating member either directly contacts the image reading unit or is supported by a rotating member support that contacts the image reading unit.

Abstract

A recording-material-transporting apparatus includes: a transport unit that transports a recording material along a transport path; an image reading unit that is disposed on one side of the transport path and that reads an image formed on the recording material transported along the transport path; and a rotating member disposed opposite the image reading unit with the transport path provided therebetween. At least one portion of the rotating member contacts the image reading unit, or a rotating member support that supports the rotating member contacts the image reading unit.

BINDING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING A PROGRAM, AND METHOD (17950470)

Inventor Nobuhide INABA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a binding apparatus that is used to bind sheets of paper together. The apparatus includes a binder that moves binding teeth towards the paper to secure them together. Additionally, there is a water supplier that supplies a specific amount of water to the paper before binding. However, if a certain condition is met, the apparatus's processor will adjust the water supply to reduce the amount of water used.

Abstract

A binding apparatus includes a binder configured to bind sheets of paper by advancing binding teeth toward the sheets of paper, a water supplier configured to supply a preset amount of water to the sheets of paper to be bound by the binder, and a processor configured to, if a specific condition is satisfied, make a setting to reduce the amount of water to be supplied to the sheets of paper by the water supplier.

DISCHARGE DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17894138)

Inventor Yoshinori SHUIN

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a discharge device that is used to return a medium from an apparatus body back into the body. The device includes a placement part where the medium is placed and a loading part below it, which creates a space for the medium to be loaded. The loading part has a support portion with an inclined surface that supports the medium at its upper end. There is also an opening/closing part that can be rotated to either close or open the downstream portion of the space. The loading surface of the opening/closing part is set at an angle that limits the movement of the medium downstream, ensuring that the centroid of the longest medium loaded on the device remains upstream of the downstream end of the opening/closing part. The imaginary line extending from the upstream end of the inclined surface aligns with the loading surface of the opening/closing part when it is in the open position.

Abstract

A discharge device includes a placement part on which a medium discharged from an apparatus body is placed and from which the medium is returned to the apparatus body, a loading part which is disposed on a lower side of the placement part to have a space between the loading part and the placement part and on which the medium discharged to the space from the apparatus body in a predetermined discharge direction is loaded, a support portion that is provided on the loading part to protrude toward an upper side of the loading part, includes an inclined surface having an upward gradient toward a downstream side in the discharge direction, and supports the medium which is loaded on the loading part at an upper end of the inclined surface, and an opening/closing part of which one end is rotatably mounted on a downstream portion of the loading part in the discharge direction and is opened and closed to a closed position where the opening/closing part closes a downstream portion of the space in the discharge direction and an open position where the downstream portion is open and a part of the medium loaded on the loading part is loaded on the opening/closing part; and an angle of a loading surface of the opening/closing part at the open position with respect to a horizontal is set to an angle at which a movement of the medium to the downstream side in the discharge direction is limited such that a centroid of a longest medium loaded on the loading part and the loading surface is positioned upstream of a downstream end of the opening/closing part in the discharge direction, and an imaginary line extending to the upper end from an upstream end of the inclined surface of the support portion in the discharge direction is along the loading surface of the opening/closing part at the open position.

ROTATION TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17869741)

Inventor Yuya SHIOKAWA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a rotation transmission structure that consists of several components. 

Firstly, there is a first member attached to a rotating body. This first member has multiple straight teeth that extend in the same direction as the rotation axis of the body. These teeth are arranged in a circular pattern around the body.

Secondly, there is a second member attached to a moving body that can move in the same direction as the rotation axis of the rotating body. This second member also has multiple straight teeth that extend in the same direction as the rotation axis and are arranged in a circular pattern. The second member is designed to fit into the first member, allowing the rotation of the rotating body to be transmitted to the moving body when it approaches the rotating body.

There is also a biasing member that applies a force to push the first member towards the moving body. This helps to maintain contact between the teeth of the first and second members, ensuring efficient transmission of rotation.

Finally, there is a rotation mechanism located between the first member and the rotating body. This mechanism allows the first member to rotate when it is moved towards the rotating body.

Overall, this rotation transmission structure enables the transfer of rotation from a rotating body to a moving body in a simplified and efficient manner.

Abstract

A rotation transmission structure includes: a first member that is provided on a rotating body and includes a plural straight teeth extending in an axial direction of the rotating body and arranged in a circumferential direction; a second member that is provided on a moving body moving in the axial direction of the rotating body, includes a plural straight teeth extending in the axial direction of the rotating body and arranged in the circumferential direction, and is fitted to the first member to transmit rotation of the rotating body to the moving body in a case where the moving body approaches the rotating body; a biasing member that biases the first member toward the moving body; and a rotation mechanism that is provided between the first member and the rotating body and rotates the first member in a case where the first member is moved toward the rotating body.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17951110)

Inventor Atsushi KANEKO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that consists of a housing, a powered body for image formation inside the housing, an attachable/detachable body, a power supply path body, and a substrate. The attachable/detachable body can be attached or detached from the housing, and the power supply path body can be attached or detached from the attachable/detachable body to create a power supply path. The substrate is responsible for supplying power to the powered body and is directly mounted on either the attachable/detachable body or the power supply path body, but it is separate from them.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a housing; a powered body for image formation provided inside the housing; an attachable/detachable body that is attached to and detached from the housing; a power supply path body that is attached to and detached from the attachable/detachable body to form a power supply path; and a substrate that supplies power to the powered body, is directly mounted on the attachable/detachable body or the power supply path body, and is separated from the attachable/detachable body or the power supply path body.

SENSOR CLEANING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17948235)

Inventor Keiji SANEKATA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a device used for cleaning sensors. The device includes a cleaning member with an inclined portion that moves along the surface of the sensor to wipe and clean it. The cleaning member has a long side portion that moves in the same direction as the sensor's surface and a short side portion that moves in a different direction. The cleaning member is positioned at an angle to the wiping direction, with the front end of the inclined portion positioned outside the sensor's surface. The device also has a moving mechanism that moves the cleaning member in the wiping direction and in the opposite direction.

Abstract

A sensor cleaning device includes: a cleaning member including an inclined portion that wipes and cleans an entire surface of a sensor, which includes a long side portion extending in a longitudinal direction and a short side portion extending in a lateral direction intersecting with the longitudinal direction, while moving relative to the surface of the sensor in the longitudinal direction of the surface of the sensor and is disposed obliquely to a wiping direction so that an upstream end portion of the inclined portion in the wiping direction is positioned outside the surface of the sensor in the lateral direction; and a moving mechanism that moves the cleaning member in the wiping direction and in a direction opposite to the wiping direction.

CLEANING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17948546)

Inventor Haruyuki IDEURA

Brief explanation

This abstract describes a cleaning device that is used to remove toner from a surface. The device includes a rotating brush with bristles that come into contact with the surface of a cleaning member. The brush removes the toner from the surface. There is a first contact member that remains in a fixed position and contacts the bristles of the brush. There is also a second contact member that contacts the bristles at a location downstream from the first contact member in the direction of rotation of the brush. The second contact member is also in a fixed position and is located on an extension line from the center of the brush to the base of the bristles.

Abstract

A cleaning device includes: a cleaning brush that has bristles that rotate and contact a surface, to which toner has adhered, of a cleaning member to be cleaned, the cleaning brush removing the toner adhered to the surface of the cleaning member; a first contact member that contacts the bristles without a position of the first contact member relative to a position of the cleaning brush being changed; and a second contact member that contacts the bristles at a location downstream from the first contact member in a direction of rotation of the cleaning brush and without a position of the second contact member relative to the position of the cleaning brush being changed, and that is disposed on an extension line extended from a line between an axial center of the cleaning brush and a base of the bristles that move away from the first contact member.

DEVICE WITH COVER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17902889)

Inventor Toyohide SAKAMOTO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a device that has a cover and an opening and closing cover. The cover is attached to the main body of the device, while the opening and closing cover is adjacent to the cover with a small gap in between. The opening and closing cover can be rotated around a shaft inside the device to open and close it. There is also an overhanging portion at the end of the opening and closing cover, where the inside part extends further than the outside part towards the cover. This design allows for smooth and efficient opening and closing of the device.

Abstract

A device with a cover includes a cover that is provided at an apparatus body, an opening and closing cover that is provided at the apparatus body to be adjacent to the cover in a state where a gap with the cover is provided, that is opened and closed by rotating around a shaft portion arranged on an inside with respect to a portion of the opening and closing cover on a cover side, and that is adjacent to the cover on a shaft portion side, and an overhanging portion that is formed at an end portion of the opening and closing cover on the cover side and in which an end portion on the inside overhangs from an end portion on an outside to the cover side in a range of a rotation trajectory having a largest radius formed at the end portion on the cover side with the shaft portion as a rotation center.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17902115)

Inventor Yuta SHIMATATE

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes several components. The image forming section uses toner to create a toner image on a recording material. The fixing unit then fixes the toner image to the recording material. The recovery unit is responsible for collecting and recovering waste powder that contains toner, which is discharged from the image forming section. Lastly, there is a gas circulation unit that circulates gas to cool the area around the image forming section or the fixing unit. This gas circulation unit is positioned between the recovery unit and the fixing unit.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes: an image forming section that forms, with a developer containing toner, a toner image on a recording material; a fixing unit that fixes a toner image formed at the image forming section to a recording material; a recovery unit that recovers waste powder containing toner discharged from the image forming section; and a gas circulation unit in which gas for cooling the vicinity of the image forming section or the vicinity of the fixing unit circulates and that has a portion disposed between the recovery unit and the fixing unit.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM (17871981)

Inventor Yoshimi UEZU

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can acquire relevant information from a different device to adjust the settings of a first device. The first device is unable to detect certain environmental information on its own. The processor in the apparatus controls the first device using the acquired information.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to perform a process including acquiring relevant information related to setting of a first device that needs to be changed depending on an environment from a device other than the first device, the first device not being capable of detecting predetermined device environment information, and controlling the first device by using the acquired relevant information.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17894400)

Inventor Atsushi OGIHARA

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that is capable of extracting product manufacturing information from three-dimensional model data and determining an appropriate inspection method based on the extracted information. The apparatus includes a processor that identifies the necessary product manufacturing information for inspecting a molded product. It then uses this information to decide on the most suitable inspection method. The decision is made based on additional information related to the extracted product manufacturing information.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: extract, as an inspection target item, product manufacturing information needed for inspection from three-dimensional model data including the product manufacturing information needed when a molded product is manufactured; and decide an inspection method to be used for inspection as to the product manufacturing information as the inspection target item according to information related to the extracted product manufacturing information.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17885513)

Inventor Takaki SAIKI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that has the ability to adjust its power saving settings based on the usage status of the device. When the power saving setting is changed from the default setting to a second setting, the processor can further change it to a third setting that provides a higher level of power saving. The second setting is different from the third setting, indicating that there are multiple levels of power saving available.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to change a power saving setting of an apparatus to a third setting in which a power saving effect is higher than in a second setting based on a usage status of the apparatus in a case where the power saving setting of the apparatus is changed from a first setting to the second setting; in which the first setting is a default setting of the apparatus, and the second setting is different from the third setting.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17895035)

Inventor Dai TAKESHIMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that has a processor. The processor is designed to determine and output a specific time period for the apparatus to transition into a power saving state. This time period is calculated using the historical data of the time intervals for each processing task performed by the apparatus and a desired time for the apparatus to return from the power saving state.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to output a set value of a transition time until an apparatus transitions to a power saving state, which is obtained based on a first history of a time interval of each processing executed by the apparatus and a target value of a return time required until the apparatus returns from the power saving state.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17859402)

Inventor Jun SATO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can detect when a user's finger hovers over a selection element on a touch panel for a certain amount of time. When this state is detected, the apparatus will change the display of the selection element to indicate that it has been selected. The purpose of setting a predetermined time is to prevent accidental selection of the wrong element when the user's finger moves from one selection element to another.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: detect a state in which a finger of a user stays in space above one of multiple selection elements for a predetermined time or longer, the state being detected by using a touch panel, the multiple selection elements being displayed on the touch panel; and perform control of the touch panel when the state is detected, the control being performed to turn the selection element into a selected display form. The predetermined time is a period of time set to prevent the processor from turning a nontarget selection element of the selection elements into the selected display form when the finger of the user passes space above the nontarget selection element toward a target selection element of the selection elements.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM (17863386)

Inventor Kazuko KIRIHARA

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that has a processor. The apparatus displays a screen with an operation icon on a display. It can detect an operation object that is brought close to the operation icon while facing it, and is used for performing a non-contact operation on the icon. If the operation object is continuously detected for a certain period of time from the start of detection, a process associated with the operation icon is executed. The abstract also mentions that the operation confirmation time can be changed based on the movement of the operation object.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: display a screen including an operation icon on a display; detect an operation object that is brought close to the operation icon while facing the operation icon and is provided for performing a non-contact operation on the operation icon; in a case where the operation object that is brought close to the operation icon while facing the operation icon is continuously detected for an operation confirmation time from a detection start time point at which detection of the operation object that is brought close to the operation icon while facing the operation icon is started, execute a process associated with the operation icon; and change the operation confirmation time in response to a movement of the operation object that is brought close to the operation icon while facing the operation icon.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17859006)

Inventor Kohshiro INOMATA

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can detect the closest portion of an object to an operation surface. It determines the position on the operation surface corresponding to this closest portion as an instruction input position. If the distance between the closest portion detected at different time points exceeds a certain threshold, the instruction input on the corresponding position is invalidated or a warning is given to the user.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: detect a closest portion being a portion having a shortest distance from an operation surface in a perpendicular direction of the operation surface among portions of an object in a spatial region facing the operation surface; determine a position on the operation surface corresponding to a position of the closest portion as an instruction input position by a non-contact operation of a user; and, in a case where a distance between a first position of the closest portion, which is detected at a first time point, and a second position of the closest portion, which is detected at a second time point after a minute time has elapsed from the first time point, in a plane direction parallel to the operation surface is equal to or longer than a threshold distance, invalidate an instruction input on a position on the operation surface corresponding to the second position or output a warning to the user.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17862577)

Inventor Motoharu HIRATA

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an information processing system that allows users to interact with electronic documents. The system includes a processor that receives user input on a thumbnail image of a document. It then enlarges and displays a specific page of the document along with an operation unit on the display. The operation unit includes an image that allows users to perform additional actions on the displayed page. The system also allows users to compare different versions of the document by superimposing and enlarging the images of different versions based on user input.

Abstract

An information processing system includes a processor configured to: receive a first input operation performed by a user on a thumbnail image of an electronic document displayed on a display; perform control including enlarging and displaying an image of a predetermined page included in one or more pages constituting the electronic document and an operation unit on the display such that the image of the predetermined page and the operation unit are displayed larger in size than the thumbnail image, the operation unit at least including an operation image that receives a second input operation for displaying the image of the predetermined page for each version; and perform control including superimposing the image of the predetermined page of a first version and the image of the predetermined page of a second version on each other and enlarging and displaying the superimposed image on the display in accordance with the second input operation performed on the operation image.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM (17953295)

Inventor Masato SUGII

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that scans an object and sends the scanned data to a service for processing. The apparatus then encrypts the processing information to obtain the result of the processing and transmits it to another image forming apparatus.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a processor configured to transmit data obtained by optically scanning a target object to a service for executing a predetermined process on the data, encrypt processing information for acquiring a result of the predetermined process of the service and executing a process for the result of the predetermined process, and transmit the encrypted processing information to another image forming apparatus.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD (17891094)

Inventor Masaki ABE

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that performs masking processing on a concealed portion of data to be printed, based on a predetermined access policy. It also embeds inquiry information in the processed data, allowing users to inquire about the concealed portion.

Abstract

An image processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: in a case of printing data to be printed, perform masking processing on a predetermined concealed portion according to a predetermined access policy; and perform a process of embedding and outputting inquiry information for inquiring about the concealed portion in the data to which the masking processing has been performed.

PORTABLE TERMINAL DEVICE, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND METHOD (17948234)

Inventor Sho NAGASE

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a portable device that has a processor. When the device receives a notification that the user needs to be authenticated upon entering a specific area, it will notify a system that provides a service in that area if the user has made a selection related to that service beforehand.

Abstract

A portable terminal device includes a processor configured to, in receiving a notification indicating that a user has entered a region in which authentication of the user is necessary at a time of entry, notify, in a case where a selection related to a service provided in the region is made in advance, a system providing the service of a content of the selection.

NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD FOR REPRODUCING IMAGE (17880639)

Inventor Koichi MATSUBARA

Brief explanation

This abstract describes a computer program that allows a computer to reproduce the color tone of a printed document and display it on a screen before printing. The program is able to acquire the density value of a color material that creates color through the absorption of a specific wavelength component, as well as the property of the paper that affects this absorption. It then uses this information to display an image on the screen that accurately reproduces the color tone of the printed document.

Abstract

A non-transitory computer readable medium storing a program causing a computer, which reproduces a color tone of a printed matter and displays the color tone on a screen before printing, to realize a function of acquiring a density value of a color material that develops a color by absorption of a specific wavelength component and a property of paper related to the absorption of the specific wavelength component, and a function of displaying an image that reproduces the color tone of the printed matter based on the density value and the property of the paper.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD (17880829)

Inventor Makoto YOSHIMI

Brief explanation

The image forming apparatus described in the abstract has a processor that can delegate a process to an external apparatus. When this happens, the processor acquires first information from the external apparatus about the progress of the delegated process. This first information is then presented in a listing screen that shows the history of executed processes.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a processor configured to: in a case where the image forming apparatus delegates a process to an external apparatus, acquire from the external apparatus to which the process is delegated, first information with regard to progress of the process delegated to the external apparatus; and present the acquired first information in a listing screen for information with regard to executed-process history.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND METHOD FOR STOPPING PRINTING (17939292)

Inventor Kunikazu UENO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that has a processor. This processor is designed to give a command to another image forming apparatus, specifically the second one, to stop printing a second document if the printing of the first document is stopped. The second image forming apparatus is responsible for printing the second document.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a processor configured to command a second image forming apparatus, if the second image forming apparatus exists, to stop printing a second document related to a first document when a stoppage of printing of the first document is received, the second image forming apparatus being responsible for printing the second document.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17862387)

Inventor Shiori ARAI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can convert a document into a format that resembles a printed page. It can manage the original document and the converted document together, identify objects that span across multiple pages in the converted document, and convert those objects into the desired document format.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to, in a case where a document is converted to a document in a document format that is displayed in a state where the document is actually printed on a page, manage the documents before and after conversion in association with each other, extract an object that is displayed to straddle pages in the document after the conversion from the document before the conversion associated with the document after the conversion, and convert the extracted object into the document format.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17862629)

Inventor Atsushi MARUYAMA

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that performs various functions. It includes a processor that carries out different processes. 

The first process is the acceptance of manipulations performed on specific data in a manipulation screen. These manipulations could be actions like editing or modifying the data.

The second process involves recording each manipulation along with the corresponding data. This allows for tracking and storing the changes made to the data.

The third process is the acceptance of a search manipulation in a search screen. This screen imitates the manipulation screen and allows users to perform search actions.

Finally, the fourth process involves presenting the data associated with the search manipulation. This means that the apparatus will display the relevant data that matches the search criteria.

Overall, this apparatus allows for accepting and recording data manipulations, performing searches, and presenting the results.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: execute a first acceptance process of accepting one or more manipulations each performed on a corresponding piece of data in a manipulation screen; execute a recording process of recording each of the one or more manipulations in association with the corresponding piece of data; execute a second acceptance process of accepting a search manipulation in a search screen configured to imitate the manipulation screen; and execute a presentation process of presenting at least one piece of data associated with the search manipulation accepted in the second acceptance process.

DESIGN SUPPORT APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND DESIGN SUPPORT METHOD (17888301)

Inventor Kakeru KODAMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a design support apparatus that uses a processor to extract a component from a three-dimensional model that contains multiple components. The apparatus then displays the determination results, which are obtained by checking if any other component interferes with a virtual model generated on the three-dimensional model in relation to the extracted component. The display form of the determination results is predetermined.

Abstract

A design support apparatus includes a processor configured to: extract a component from a three-dimensional model that includes a combination of multiple components; and display determination results, in a display form predetermined in the determination results, the determination results being obtained by determining whether a component other than the extracted component interferes with a virtual model, generated on the three-dimensional model, in a relationship between the virtual model and the extracted component.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17885530)

Inventor Toru MORITA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing device that can extract information from a web page linked within a document. The device can convert the web page into a file format that can be viewed without any specific software requirements. This converted file is then stored offline along with the original document.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: acquire information from an external link destination inserted into a document in a document format that can be viewed without depending on a software environment; in a case where the acquired information is a web page, convert the web page into a file in the document format; and store the file obtained from the external link destination in an offline environment in association with the document.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17875396)

Inventor Atsushi WATANABE

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing system that manages feature information on objects in an electronic document. It can track changes between different versions of the document and display these differences to the user when they interact with the document on a display unit. The system aims to provide a user-friendly way of identifying and visualizing the changes made to the document.

Abstract

An information processing system includes: a processor configured to: manage feature information on each feature of one or more objects included in an electronic document including plural pages, for each version of the electronic document; extract a difference in the feature information between versions of the electronic document; and in a case where a user performs an input operation on an image representing the electronic document displayed on a display unit, perform a control of displaying the difference on the display unit in a mode identifiable by the user.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING INFORMATION (17891796)

Inventor Miho ISHIZUKA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can read multiple pieces of character string information from a form. It can then analyze the information to identify features related to arithmetic operations and the arrangement of the character string information. Based on this analysis, the apparatus can define an arithmetic expression using operators that utilize the numerical information from the character strings.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: read plural pieces of character string information written on a form; obtain feature information indicating a feature relating to an arithmetic operation in which numerical information included in the plural pieces of character string information is used and arrangement information indicating a positional relationship between the plural pieces of character string information; and define, on a basis of the feature information and the arrangement information, an arithmetic expression for performing an arithmetic operation using an operator relating to the plural pieces of character string information.

CONSUMABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND CONSUMABLE MANAGEMENT METHOD (17893150)

Inventor Kento KOBAYASHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a system that manages consumables in a device. The system collects usage information of a consumable over a set time period and uses this information to determine when the consumable needs to be replaced. If the replacement time period meets a certain condition, the system provides an instruction to replace or replenish the consumable. If the replacement time period does not meet the condition, no instruction is given.

Abstract

A consumable management system includes a processor configured to acquire usage information of a consumable from an apparatus to be managed for which a collection time period is set, determine a replacement time period of the consumable based on the usage information, and provide an instruction of replacement or replenishment of the consumable in a case where the replacement time period satisfies a predetermined condition based on the collection time period and not to provide the instruction of the replacement or the replenishment of the consumable in a case where the replacement time period does not satisfy the condition.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17893141)

Inventor Shota KIRIKAWA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can track and display the operation history of multiple users working together on an electronic device. The processor of the apparatus is able to acquire the operation history of each user for a series of work and present it separately for each process in the work and for each user involved.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: acquire an operation history of each user for a series of work performed in cooperation by plural users on an electronic device; and display the operation history of the series of work separately for each process in the work and for each user.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17864373)

Inventor Satoshi KONDO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that collects work logs, which are records of the actions performed by a user while working with selected data. These work logs also include information about other tasks performed by the user during the creation of the data. The apparatus then presents these work logs to each user involved in the creation of the data.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to acquire work logs that are work logs in which an operation of data selected by a user and a work other than the operation of the data performed between a start of creation of the data and the creation of the data are recorded, and include a feature of the data, and present the acquired work logs for each user involved in the creation of the data.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17901678)

Inventor Atsushi OGIHARA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that is capable of extracting product manufacturing information from three-dimensional model data. This information is necessary for inspecting a molded product during the manufacturing process. The apparatus also sets measurement points on the product to be inspected based on the extracted manufacturing information. The number of measurement points is determined according to the specific product manufacturing information.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: extract, as an inspection target item, product manufacturing information needed for inspection from three-dimensional model data including the product manufacturing information needed when a molded product is manufactured; and set one or more measurement points at which an inspection target site is to be measured and a number of the one or more measurement points according to information related to the extracted product manufacturing information as the inspection target item.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17893461)

Inventor Kohei KAJIYAMA

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an information processing device that can project image data onto real objects placed on a stage. The device can detect the position of each object and allow the user to select a specific object as the projection target. After selecting the object, the device will project the image data onto it and then print the image data.

Abstract

An information processing device includes a processor configured to: acquire image data; detect a position on a predetermined stage of each of plural real objects placed on the stage, the plural real objects being candidates onto which the image data is to be projected; receive a selection of a real object as a projection target from among the plural real objects according to content of an operation performed by a user on the plural real objects and the position of each of the plural real objects on the stage; and cause the image data to be printed after projecting the image data onto the selected real object according to the position of the selected real object on the stage.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17873169)

Inventor Masahiro YASUI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can simulate the operation of a virtual image forming apparatus. The apparatus acquires multiple objects that represent different virtual image forming apparatuses, each generated using specific settings. It then synchronizes the settings between one of the objects and the actual image forming apparatus. Finally, it simulates the operation of the image forming apparatus using a different object.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to acquire plural objects indicating virtual image forming apparatuses generated by using setting information set in a predetermined image forming apparatus and capable of simulating a process executed by the image forming apparatus, perform control to synchronize the setting information between a first object among the plural objects and the image forming apparatus, and perform control to simulate the process executed by the image forming apparatus using a second object different from the first object.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND METHOD (17901471)

Inventor Ryosuke HIGASHIKATA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can analyze three-dimensional model data of products. The apparatus is able to determine the relationship between different manufacturing information of the products and generate information indicating this relationship.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: determine a relationship between first product manufacturing information and second product manufacturing information included in three-dimensional model data; and generate, on a basis of the determined relationship, information indicating the relationship between the first product manufacturing information and the second product manufacturing information.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17896805)

Inventor Takanori ONO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing device that can read character information and convert it into data. It can execute multiple processes to achieve this and display the progress of each process on a display device. The device also allows user interaction with the processing results.

Abstract

An information processing device includes a processor configured to: successively execute two or more processes as processes for reading character information and converting the character information into data, and thereby output processing results; receive an operation by a user with respect to the outputted processing results; and display, on a display device and in response to the operation, a progress of the individual processes among the two or more processes leading up to the processing results.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING INFORMATION (17895432)

Inventor Masashi BAN

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can analyze and compare different forms of information. It uses a processor to gather related information about a specific form and then identifies another form that has similar information. It then obtains definition information that explains how to process and check the information written on the second form. Finally, it outputs this definition information as a potential option to be applied to the items on the first form.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: obtain related information regarding a first form; identify a second form associated with related information similar to the related information regarding the first form; obtain definition information indicating a definition of processing for a check on information written on the second form as items; and output the definition information as a candidate for definition information to be applied to items on the first form.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING INFORMATION (17896669)

Inventor Masashi BAN

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that receives check processing information from a user. The check processing information is related to checking information written on a form. The apparatus obtains similar check processing information for a different form and proposes to unify the two sets of information. The user can decide whether to unify the information or not. If the user chooses to unify and makes changes to the check processing, the apparatus will update the information accordingly.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: receive, from a user, first check processing information that is set for an item on a first form and that indicates first check processing relating to a check on information written on the first form as the item; obtain second check processing information that is check processing information indicating same check processing as the first check processing and that indicates second check processing relating to a check on information written, as an item, on a second form, which is different from the first form; propose unification of the first check processing information and the second check processing information; allow the user to determine whether to unify the first check processing information and the second check processing information with each other; and reflect, if the user determines that the first check processing information and the second check processing information are to be unified with each other and at least a part of the check processing indicated by the first check processing information or the second check processing information is changed, change information indicating the changed part in another of the first check processing information and the second check processing information.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17887773)

Inventor Masanori YOSHIZUKA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can separate the header and body parts of a facsimile document. The processor in the apparatus can perform preprocessing on the body part based on the recognition result of the header part. This preprocessing is done before character recognition on the body part.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: separate a header part and a body part from a read image obtained by reading a facsimile document which is a document received by facsimile; and switch preprocessing in accordance with a header recognition result which is a recognition result obtained through character recognition on the header part, the preprocessing being performed before character recognition on the body part.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17881668)

Inventor Ryo AKAMINE

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can identify the owner of an object based on image data. The apparatus receives two sets of image data - the first set represents people and objects excluding the people, and the second set represents an object that needs to be identified along with its owner. The processor in the apparatus registers the person represented in the first image data as the owner of the object represented in the same data. Then, when the second image data is received, the apparatus uses the registered information to identify the owner of the object in the second image data.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: receive first image data representing persons and objects excluding the persons; register a person represented by the first image data as an owner of an object represented by the first image data; receive second image data that represents an object serving as an identification target and owned by an owner that is not identified; and in accordance with the second image data and contents that are registered, identity the owner of the object serving as the identification target.

LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT, LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT ARRAY, LIGHT EMITTING COMPONENT, OPTICAL DEVICE, AND OPTICAL MEASUREMENT APPARATUS (17951134)

Inventor Takashi KONDO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a light emitting element that consists of a substrate, a light emitting unit, and a thyristor. The light emitting unit is placed on the substrate, and the thyristor is placed on top of the light emitting unit. The thyristor is designed to control the emission of light from the light emitting unit. It can either cause the light emitting unit to emit light or increase the amount of light emitted by turning itself into an ON state. The thyristor has a low resistance layer that allows current to flow through it without separating the thyristor from an electrode in contact with it.

Abstract

A light emitting element includes: a substrate; a light emitting unit that is laminated on the substrate; and a thyristor that is laminated on the light emitting unit and performs setting so as to cause the light emitting unit to emit light or increase an amount of emitted light by being turned into an ON state, the thyristor having a low resistance layer with a resistance which does not electrically separate the thyristor at a position where a current flows from an electrode being in contact with the thyristor.

LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT, LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT ARRAY, LIGHT EMITTING COMPONENT, OPTICAL DEVICE, AND OPTICAL MEASUREMENT APPARATUS (17938920)

Inventor Takashi KONDO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a light emitting element that consists of multiple semiconductor layers. The light emitting unit of the element is made up of these layers and has a shorter length from its center to one end in a specific direction compared to its length from the center to the other end in a different direction. The element also includes a connection part that extends from the light emitting unit in the shorter direction and connects it to another semiconductor layer.

Abstract

A light emitting element includes: a light emitting unit that has multiple semiconductor layers laminated, the light emitting unit having a length from a center of the light emitting unit to an end portion in a first direction shorter than a length from the center to an end portion in a second direction intersecting the first direction, in plan view; and a connection part that extends from the light emitting unit in the first direction and connects the light emitting unit to another semiconductor layer.

LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE (18326981)

Inventor Kazuhiro SAKAI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a light emitting device that consists of several components. These components include a wiring substrate, a light emitting element array, a driving element, circuit elements, and a wiring member. The light emitting element array is positioned on the wiring substrate and has four side surfaces. The driving element is located on one side surface and is responsible for powering the light emitting element array. The circuit elements are positioned on another side surface and are arranged in a specific direction. The wiring member is located on the remaining two side surfaces and extends from the top electrode of the light emitting element array towards the outside of the device.

Abstract

A light emitting device includes a wiring substrate, a light emitting element array that includes a first side surface and a second side surface facing each other, and a third side surface and a fourth side surface connecting the first side surface and the second side surface to each other and facing each other, the light emitting element array being provided on the wiring substrate, a driving element that is provided on the wiring substrate on the first side surface side and drives the light emitting element array, a first circuit element and a second circuit element that are provided on the wiring substrate on the second side surface side to be arranged in a direction along the second side surface, and a wiring member that is provided on the third side surface side and the fourth side surface side and extends from a top electrode of the light emitting element array toward an outside of the light emitting element array.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17897210)

Inventor Masaru FUJII

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can manage the safety of information. When a device that is not connected to the system requests a connection, the apparatus registers a management policy for that device, which includes more restrictions than the ones imposed on the information resource that is guaranteed to be safe within the system. The apparatus then allows the device to connect to the information resource within the limits of the registered restrictions.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: register, in a system in which a management policy for managing a safety of information is defined, as the management policy of an apparatus that is not connected to the system, restriction information indicating more restrictions than restriction imposed on an information resource of which the safety with respect to the system is guaranteed in a case where a connection request to the system is received from the apparatus; and enable a connection from the apparatus to the information resource connected to the system within a scope of the restriction indicated by the registered restriction information.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17889045)

Inventor Naoki SHIBUYA

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can identify events happening in a location other than where the user is currently located. The apparatus uses schedule information and conversation history of potential responders to determine who can respond to the event. It then sends a request to the selected responder using a messenger application.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: identify, for an event that occurs in association with an instruction for executing a process given by a user using a messenger application, the event occurring at a place other than a location of the user, a responder who is present at the place of occurrence of the event and who is able to respond to the event, with reference to schedule information of possible responders and history information of conversations made by the possible responders using the messenger application; and make a request to the responder to respond to the event, by using the messenger application.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (18326005)

Inventor Kengo TOKUCHI

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that allows a user to have conversations with two different partners simultaneously. The apparatus displays two conversation screens, one for each partner. When the user receives a message from someone other than themselves in the first conversation screen and performs a gesture towards the second conversation screen, the apparatus copies the message and attributes it to the user as the sender and the second conversation partner as the recipient. However, if the gesture does not end on the second conversation screen, the messages from the person other than the user are not copied.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus, method and non-transitory computer readable medium are provided. The information processing apparatus includes a controller configured to: align and display a first conversation screen for making a conversation with a first conversation partner, and a second conversation screen for making a conversation with a second conversation partner to a user; when a gesture movement performed toward the second conversation screen is received from a message transmitted by a person other than the user, included in the first conversation screen, comprising: in response to the gesture movement ending on the second conversation screen, copy a message transmitted by the person other than the user as a message with the user as a transmitter and the second conversation partner as a destination, and in response to the gesture movement not ending on the second conversation screen, not copy the messages transmitted by the person other than the user.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17873172)

Inventor Shota NAKAMURA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can detect the state of a receiver who receives a call request. It can also measure the degree of concentration of the receiver based on the detection result. If the call request is accepted, the apparatus notifies the receiver's terminal. However, if the degree of concentration decreases to a predetermined level, the apparatus also notifies the receiver's terminal about the call request.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to perform a process including acquiring a detection result of a state of a receiver who receives a call request at a receiver side terminal or a measurement result of a degree of concentration of the receiver measured from the detection result in a case where the call request is accepted from a caller side terminal, and notifying the receiver side terminal of the call request in a case where the degree of concentration measured from the acquired detection result or the degree of concentration that is the measurement result is decreased to a predetermined degree of concentration.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, PRODUCT, AND METHOD WHEREIN A PRINT FROM ONE IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS IS READ BY ANOTHER AND A SCREEN IS GENERATED INCLUDING DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INFORMATION (17939397)

Inventor Shinsuke SUGI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can diagnose the performance of an image forming apparatus by analyzing the result of reading an image formed by the apparatus using another image forming apparatus. The apparatus also collects information about the other image forming apparatus and combines it with the diagnosis result to generate a screen displaying both pieces of information.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: acquire a result of diagnosis of one image forming apparatus made on a basis of a result of reading of a recording medium on which an image has been formed by the one image forming apparatus and that has been read by another image forming apparatus having an image reading function; acquire other apparatus information, which is information concerning the other image forming apparatus; and generate a screen including both of the result of the diagnosis and the other apparatus information.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17952650)

Inventor Shinya MIYAMORI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that can create and diagnose images on a recording medium. It includes an image former that creates diagnostic images, an image reader that reads these diagnostic images, and a processor that can adjust the reading and processing conditions based on the diagnosis mode of the apparatus.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus that forms an image on a recording medium includes: an image former that forms an image on a recording medium and is capable of forming an image for diagnosis, which is an image used for diagnosis of the image forming apparatus; an image reader that reads the image for diagnosis formed on a recording medium; and a processor configured to change at least one of a reading condition under which the image reader reads the image for diagnosis and a processing condition under which a read image obtained by the reading is processed in accordance with a mode of diagnosis of the image forming apparatus.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD (17952740)

Inventor Shinya MIYAMORI

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an image forming apparatus that is capable of forming and reading images on a recording medium. The apparatus includes an image former, which creates the image on the recording medium, and an image reader, which reads the image that has been formed. There is also an adjuster that can make adjustments to the image former based on the reading results obtained by the image reader. Additionally, the apparatus has a processor that can send the reading results of the image formed on the recording medium to an external diagnostic device when adjustments are made by the adjuster.

Abstract

An image forming apparatus that forms an image on a recording medium includes: an image former that forms an image on a recording medium; an image reader that reads an image formed on a recording medium; an adjuster that adjusts the image former on a basis of a reading result obtained by the image reader by reading an image formed on a recording medium by the image former; and a processor configured to output, to an external apparatus used for diagnosis of the image forming apparatus, the reading result of the image formed on the recording medium by the image former when adjustment is performed by the adjuster.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17885527)

Inventor Yuya HIRAYAMA

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can analyze sound data emitted by another device. The apparatus acquires the sound data and divides it into sections where words cannot be detected. It then transmits specific sections of the sound data, along with corresponding operation information, to an external device for analysis. The purpose of this apparatus is to enable the analysis of sound data from the original device by providing the necessary information to the external device.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: acquire sound data representing a sound emitted by an apparatus; generate plural pieces of section sound data by dividing the sound data into sections where detection of words is not possible; and transmit specific section sound data among the plural pieces of section sound data, and operation information that indicates an operation of the apparatus and corresponds to the specific section sound data, to an external apparatus that analyzes the sound data of the apparatus, in association with each other.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17903742)

Inventor Yuki TANAKA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can read and diagnose images from a recording medium. The apparatus can acquire a read image of the recording medium, which contains a diagnostic image for diagnosing an image forming apparatus. It can also extract the image read portion of the recording medium, where the diagnostic image is located, as well as a specific portion of a non-formation read portion, which is the result of reading a part of the recording medium where the diagnostic image is not present. The apparatus then outputs both the image read portion and the specific portion of the non-formation read portion.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: acquire a read image resulting from reading a recording medium where a diagnostic image to be used to diagnose an image forming apparatus is formed; acquire, from the read image, an image read portion of the recording medium from which the diagnostic image is read and one specific portion of a non-formation read portion, the non-formation read portion resulting from reading a non-formation portion of the recording medium where the diagnostic image is not formed; and output the image read portion and the one specific portion.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17867180)

Inventor Dawei YANG

Brief explanation

This abstract describes an information processing apparatus that is capable of transmitting image data to a server for image formation. The apparatus receives instructions for printing a file and sends the image data and processing information to the server. It also stores the image data locally. If the printing file is updated, the apparatus can notify the update or update the image data accordingly. Finally, the apparatus can transmit the image data to an image forming apparatus upon request.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: when receiving an instruction for image formation of a printing target file issued to an image forming apparatus, transmit image data generated based on the printing target file and processing information to a server, the processing information including access information regarding access to the information processing apparatus and information for forming an image represented by the image data, and store the image data into the information processing apparatus; when the printing target file is updated, perform at least one of processing for providing a notification of the update in the printing target file and processing for updating the image data transmitted to the server and the image data stored in the information processing apparatus to image data generated based on the updated printing target file; and perform control for transmitting the image data to the image forming apparatus in response to a request from the image forming apparatus for transmission of the image data.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17868090)

Inventor Wenjin ZHANG

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that is capable of receiving instructions to print an image. When such an instruction is received, the apparatus sends the image data and processing information to a server. The processing information includes details on how to form the image using the image data. The apparatus also stores the image data locally. Additionally, the apparatus is designed to transmit the image data to the image forming apparatus upon receiving a request from the server to do so.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: when receiving an image forming instruction issued to an image forming apparatus, transmit image data and processing information to a server, the processing information including information for forming an image represented by the image data, and store the image data into the information processing apparatus; and perform control for transmitting the image data to the image forming apparatus in response to a request from the server for transmission of the image data.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17858613)

Inventor Shungo NAKAYAMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing device that can detect a memory device when it is near or away from the device. When the memory is detected, the device will display multiple selection options on a screen, with one of the options being highlighted as selected.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: detect, via a reader, a memory when placed in close proximity to the reader or when spaced apart from the reader after being in close proximity to the reader; and at each timing when the memory is detected, perform display control such that a selection element, out of multiple selection elements displayed on a display, is in a selected display state.

FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17951604)

Inventor Yohei ONOUE

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a feeding device that is capable of detecting the curved state or inclination of a medium being fed and adjusting the feeding operation accordingly. The device includes a feeder that feeds media, a detector that detects the curved state or inclination of the media, and a modifier that modifies the feeding operation based on the detected information.

Abstract

A feeding device includes: a feeder that feeds a first medium disposed on a top of plural media loaded; a detector that detects at least one of a curved state and an inclination of the first medium and following media including a second medium disposed immediately below the first medium; and a modifier that modifies a condition related to a feeding operation of the feeder based on the at least one of the curved state and the inclination detected by the detector.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND METHOD (17891264)

Inventor Koichi SUZUKI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that is capable of acquiring an image of a document and controlling an image output device. The apparatus ensures that the image is outputted to a medium without overlapping the significant portion of the image and the edge region. Additionally, if there is an overlap, the apparatus increases the length of the medium in the sub scanning direction.

Abstract

An image processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: acquire a read image of a document that is read by a document reading apparatus; and control an image output device such that the read image is outputted to a medium with a significance portion and an edge region prevented from overlapping, and a length of the medium in a sub scanning direction is increased in a case where the significance portion of the read image and the edge region in the sub scanning direction in which the read image is outputted to the medium overlap.

IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM (17944271)

Inventor Naoto HAMABATA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image reading apparatus that includes a transport path for moving a recording material. The apparatus also includes an image reader that reads an image on a specific portion of the recording material. At this specific location, the width of the transport path in the thickness direction of the recording material is smaller than the width at locations upstream and downstream of it.

Abstract

An image reading apparatus including: a transport path along which a recording material is transported from an upstream location toward a downstream location; and an image reader that reads an image formed on a portion of the recording material in the transport path, the portion being positioned at a specific location on the transport path. A width of the transport path in a thickness direction of the recording material transported along the transport path at the specific location is less than an upstream width and/or less than a downstream width, the upstream width being a width of the transport path at a location upstream of the specific location, the downstream width being a width of the transport path at a location downstream of the specific location.

IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17888413)

Inventor Takuya ISHIKAWA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image reading device that is used to scan and capture images of original documents. The device includes a surface where the document is placed, an imaging component that captures the image of the document, and a display screen that shows the captured image. There is also a light source that illuminates the document surface, and additional light sources on either side of the display screen. The purpose of the device is to provide a convenient and efficient way to read and digitize documents.

Abstract

An image reading device includes a placement portion in which a placement surface on which an original document is placed is formed, an imaging portion that is arranged on a center side of the placement surface in an apparatus width direction above the placement surface in an apparatus upward and downward direction and images the original document, a display portion having a display screen of which at least a part is arranged on a far side of the placement surface in an apparatus depth direction and the center side of the placement surface in the apparatus width direction between the placement surface and the imaging portion in the apparatus upward and downward direction, an irradiation portion that is arranged on the center side of the placement surface in the apparatus width direction above the display portion in the apparatus upward and downward direction and irradiates the placement surface with light, and a pair of other irradiation portions that are respectively arranged on both sides of the irradiation portion in the apparatus width direction above the display portion in the apparatus upward and downward direction and irradiate the placement surface with light.

IMAGE READING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE READING PROGRAM, AND IMAGE READING METHOD (17874297)

Inventor Takaharu SATO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image reading device that uses a single light source to illuminate an image reading target. The device includes a component that changes the direction of the light and illuminates the target at a different angle than the direct light from the source. It also has a mechanism that can switch the light's path to either directly illuminate the target or illuminate it through the component that changes the direction of the light.

Abstract

An image reading device includes a single light source that irradiates an image reading target with light, a traveling change member that changes a traveling direction of the light from the light source and irradiates the image reading target with the light at an incidence angle different from an incidence angle of the light directly applied from the light source to the image reading target, and a switching mechanism that switches traveling of the light from the light source to an optical path for directly irradiating the image reading target or an optical path for irradiating the image reading target via the traveling change member.

IMAGE READING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE READING PROGRAM, AND IMAGE READING METHOD (17948215)

Inventor Takaharu SATO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image reading device that uses multiple light sources to illuminate an image reading target from different angles. It also includes a switching mechanism that sequentially switches the light from these sources while reading the image.

Abstract

An image reading device includes plural light sources that irradiate an image reading target with light at different angles; and a switching mechanism that sequentially switches the light incident to the image reading target from the plural light sources during an image reading operation on the image reading target.

IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS (17880667)

Inventor Takuya ISHIKAWA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image reading device that is used to scan documents. It consists of a surface where the document is placed, a camera-like imaging portion that captures the image of the document, and a support portion that holds the imaging portion in place. There is also an adjustment portion that allows for the positioning of the imaging portion relative to the document surface. Additionally, there is a covering portion that covers the adjustment portion.

Abstract

An image reading device includes a placement portion in which a placement surface on which an original document is placed is formed, an imaging portion that is arranged above the placement surface and images the original document, a support portion of which a base end portion is attached to an apparatus main body and that supports the imaging portion in a part on a tip end side, an adjustment portion for adjusting a position of the imaging portion with respect to the placement surface, and a covering portion that covers the adjustment portion.

IMAGE-READING APPARATUS AND IMAGE-FORMING SYSTEM (17945521)

Inventor Tadashi SUGIZAKI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image-reading apparatus that is used to capture images from a recording material. The apparatus consists of a light-receiving unit and multiple light-reflecting members. The light-receiving unit receives the light that is reflected from the recording material, and the light-reflecting members help redirect this reflected light towards the light-receiving unit. Specifically, at least one of these light-reflecting members reflects the light multiple times before it reaches the light-receiving unit.

Abstract

An image-reading apparatus includes: a light-receiving unit that receives reflected light from a recording material on which an image is formed; and multiple light-reflecting members that reflect the reflected light from the recording material toward the light-receiving unit. At least one light-reflecting member of the multiple light-reflecting members reflect the reflected light multiple times.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND METHOD (17891667)

Inventor Kazutoshi SUZUKI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that is capable of acquiring a read image of a document from a document reading apparatus. The apparatus is designed to control an image output device in such a way that the read image and an additional image can be outputted to a medium without overlapping. If the significance portion of the read image and a specified region of the read image, where the additional image is supposed to be added, overlap, the apparatus will increase the length of the medium in a specific direction to avoid the overlap.

Abstract

An image processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: acquire a read image of a document that is read by a document reading apparatus; and control an image output device such that the read image and an additional image are outputted to a medium with a significance portion and the additional image prevented from overlapping, and a length of the medium in a sub scanning direction is increased in a case where the significance portion of the read image and a specified region of the read image to which the additional image is decided to be added overlap.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17953282)

Inventor Kazunari TANAKA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that allows users to send print data from their user terminal to a designated facility. The print data is then transmitted to an apparatus installed in the facility. The apparatus also sends receipt information to the user terminal, which enables the user to receive the printed matter. If the user enters the facility, receives the printed matter using the receipt information, and leaves the facility, they will be charged for it.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to receive print data and designation of a facility selected by a user from a user terminal operated by the user, transmit the print data to an apparatus that is installed in the designated facility, transmit receipt information, which is information that enables reception of a printed matter related to the print data, to the user terminal, and charge the user for the printed matter in a case in which the user who has entered the facility receives the printed matter using the receipt information and leaves the facility.

CONTROL DEVICE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM (17891747)

Inventor Takeshi KANEKO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a control device that operates with a document reading apparatus and an image output device. The control device is equipped with a processor that gives instructions to the document reading apparatus to read image data from a document at a certain speed. It also controls the image output device to output an image to a medium at a higher speed than the document reading speed. The control device ensures that the image data of the document starts being outputted to the medium after reading has begun and after a specific wait time, which depends on the position where an additional image starts to be combined. This process occurs when it is determined that the reading of the document is complete.

Abstract

A control device includes a processor configured to: instruct a document reading apparatus that reads a document at a first speed to read image data of the document; and control an image output device that outputs an image to a medium at a second speed higher than the first speed such that the image data of the document starts to be outputted to the medium after reading is started and after a wait time depending on a position at which an additional image starts to be composited when it is determined that reading is finished has elapsed.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (17899578)

Inventor Hirochika SHIONOIRI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that allows a manager user to assign a maintenance worker permission to perform a pre-scheduled maintenance task on the apparatus. After the apparatus is restarted, the permission is automatically canceled if the maintenance task is completed. However, if the maintenance task is not completed, the permission remains assigned.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to assign a maintenance worker operation permission of a maintenance work applied for in advance for the information processing apparatus in accordance with an input received from a manager user, and after a return from a restart, cancel the operation permission in a case where the maintenance work applied for in advance is finished, and maintain a state of the assigned operation permission in a case where the maintenance work applied for in advance is not finished.

NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDING PROGRAM AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS (18177761)

Inventor Daichi KUROTSU

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a computer program that allows a computer to display an image of a printed document before it is actually printed. The program includes a function that changes the appearance of the image representing the surface of the paper based on the amount of color material that will be used to print the corresponding image. This allows users to see how the final printed document will look like before actually printing it.

Abstract

A non-transitory computer readable recording medium records program for causing a computer that reproduces an image of a printed matter before printing and displays the image on a screen to implement: a changing function of, in a case where a first image generated according to a density value of a color material and a second image representing a surface of a sheet to be used for printing are combined to generate an image of a printed matter, changing appearance of the second image, according to a total amount of the color material to be used for printing the corresponding first image, for each pixel position.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM (17869760)

Inventor Toshihiro IWAFUCHI

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can process different color materials. It explains that when certain color materials are available and their color difference is below a certain threshold, the apparatus can output combinations of color values to reproduce a first color and a second color. These colors are used to expand the color range of secondary colors produced by the first color material and the second color material, and the first color material and the third color material, respectively.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to, in a case where a first color material, a second color material, a third color material, and a fourth color material in which a difference between the first color material and the fourth color material in a color space is less than a threshold value, are capable of being used, output combinations of values of color materials reproducing a first color, which is used for expanding a color gamut of a secondary color of the first color material and the second color material, and a second color, which is used for expanding a color gamut of a secondary color of the first color material and the third color material.