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Utility
Image forming apparatus, lubricant application method, and computer program
22 Jun 20
An image forming apparatus includes a latent image carrier whose rotational speed changes depending on a printing speed of an image onto a sheet, an applicator that applies a lubricant to a surface of the latent image carrier, and a hardware processor that causes a surface of the applicator to move such that a difference between a first moving speed and a second moving speed is within a certain range, the first moving speed being a speed at which the surface of the latent image carrier moves, the second moving speed being a speed at which the surface of the applicator moves.
Kunitomo Sasaki, Masayasu Haga, Sayaka Morita, Tsugihito Yoshiyama
Filed: 10 Oct 19
Utility
Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and computer-readable non-transitory recording medium storing image processing program
22 Jun 20
Image processing apparatus 1 includes a hardware processor that acquires a bright-field image of a cell and a fluorescence image in which fluorescent spots of a fluorescent reagent applied dropwise to a region including the cell are imaged, and that uses a convolutional neural network to extract respective image features of the bright-field image and the fluorescence image and to output classification information concerning the cell.
Takehiko Sashida
Filed: 2 Apr 18
Utility
Data reception apparatus, method for controlling data reception apparatus, program, data transmission/reception system, and data transmission apparatus
22 Jun 20
A data reception apparatus includes: a receiver that receives first compressed data from a data transmission apparatus and second compressed data from the data transmission apparatus; and a hardware processor that: starts decompression processing of the first compressed data; calculates a scheduled completion time point of the decompression processing of first unit compressed data, and calculates a scheduled completion time of decompression processing as decompression processing of second unit compressed data; and executes processing for determining, as data to be decompressed that is compressed data to be subject to the decompression processing, unit compressed data presumed that the decompression processing is to be complete earlier out of the first unit compressed data and the second unit compressed data, wherein the hardware processor executes the decompression processing of the unit compressed data determined to be the data to be decompressed.
Hirotsugu Hiramoto
Filed: 30 Oct 18
Utility
Information processing device and program for remote browser operation
22 Jun 20
An information processing device in which a first browser is installed, includes a hardware processor that determines whether or not displaying of a web page by the first browser conforms to predetermined criteria, and when the displaying does not conform to the criteria, remotely operates a second browser installed in an information terminal, and remotely operates the second browser to cause the second browser to display the web page.
Masayuki Kawamoto, Hikaru Muto
Filed: 29 Aug 17
Utility
Powder Pasting Device, Image Forming Apparatus, Powder Pasting Method, and Image Forming Method
17 Jun 20
Provided is a powder pasting device for pasting powder on an image pattern formed on one main surface of a recording medium, the powder pasting device includes: a powder holding member having a powder holding surface holding powder by sticking; a powder supplying member that supplies powder to the powder holding surface; a rubbing member that rubs the powder holding surface to which powder has been supplied from the powder supplying member; and a facing member that is disposed at a position facing the powder holding surface of the powder holding member, sandwiches a recording medium having an image pattern functioning as an adhesive between the powder holding surface and the facing member, and thereby transfers the powder held on the powder holding surface by sticking onto the image pattern.
Atsuto HIRAI
Filed: 11 Nov 19
Utility
Image Forming Method
17 Jun 20
The image forming method of the present invention includes first formation of an image, the formation including attaching a white ink containing an actinic radiation polymerizable compound and a white pigment through an inkjet head to a surface of a recording medium, first light exposure including the white ink attached to the surface of the recording medium with actinic radiation to cure or temporarily cure the white ink, second formation of an image, the formation including attaching an ink containing an actinic radiation polymerizable compound and a gelling agent through an inkjet head to a surface of a white cured film obtained by curing of the white ink, and second light exposure including irradiating the actinic radiation curable ink attached to the surface of the white cured film with actinic radiation to cure the ink other than the white ink.
Masashi IKEDA, Go YAMAGUCHI
Filed: 26 Nov 19
Utility
Computer-readable Storage Medium Storing a Program and Input Format Setting Method
17 Jun 20
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a program causing a computer to perform additional setting of a new input item on an input format based on information regarding a supplemented portion supplemented on the input format in which an entry is made in an input field of a predetermined input item.
Takashi Ajioka
Filed: 8 Dec 19
Utility
Actinic Radiation Curable Ink and Image Forming Method
17 Jun 20
The actinic radiation curable inkjet ink of the present invention includes an actinic radiation polymerizable compound, a crystalline polyester resin, and a gelling agent selected from the group consisting of aliphatic ester-based wax, aliphatic ketone-based wax, paraffin wax and microcrystalline wax.
Kouji Izawa, Yasuaki Tsuji
Filed: 20 Nov 19
Utility
Document Processing Device and Document Processing Program
17 Jun 20
Provided are a document processing device and a non-transitory recording medium storing a computer readable program in which it is possible to search for a part similar to a part selected by a user in one document from another document mutually related to the above document.
Kazuaki KANAI
Filed: 12 Nov 19
Utility
Image Forming Apparatus
17 Jun 20
An image forming apparatus includes a high-voltage power supply board utilized for electrophotographic image formation, wherein a converter that generates high voltage is arranged on the high-voltage power supply board, and a drive coil and a high-voltage generation coil in the converter are insulated from each other, a first hardware processor that generates a control signal to control the drive coil is provided, the first hardware processor generates the control signal suitably adjusted in accordance with each of various alternating waveforms, and high voltage having various alternating waveforms is output from one output terminal of the converter of the high-voltage power supply board.
Kenji TAMAKI, Masashi SUGANO, Yoshihito SASAMOTO, Kenji YAMAMOTO
Filed: 16 Dec 19
Utility
Meeting Minute Output Apparatus, and Control Program of Meeting Minute Output Apparatus
17 Jun 20
A meeting minute output apparatus includes a hardware processor.
Misaki FUNATO
Filed: 18 Nov 19
Utility
Fixing Apparatus, Image Forming Apparatus, and Nip Width Controlling Method
17 Jun 20
A fixing apparatus, an image forming apparatus, and a nip width controlling method, capable of preventing deterioration in fixing quality by controlling the nip width with high accuracy, are provided.
Masanori MURAKAMI, Takashi YAMADA
Filed: 4 Dec 19
Utility
Image Processing System, Image Forming Apparatus, Voice Input Inhibition Determination Method, and Recording Medium
17 Jun 20
An image processing system includes: a touch sensor that receives a manual operation by an operator; a voice input device that obtains voice inputted by an operator and converts the inputted voice into voice data; a voice recognizer that recognizes voice from the voice data and outputs a recognition result; and an image forming apparatus that comprises a hardware processor that: executes processing associated in advance with the recognition result; and determines whether the manual operation is being received, and disables the inputted voice upon determining that the manual operation is being received.
Shuta Saito
Filed: 5 Dec 19
Utility
Setting Determination Apparatus, Image Forming Apparatus and Image Forming Operation Setting Method
17 Jun 20
A setting determination apparatus includes: a measurer that measures a physical property of a medium; and a hardware processor.
Satoshi OGATA, Yumiko IZUMIYA, Kazutoshi YOSHIMURA
Filed: 17 Dec 19
Utility
Reading Apparatus, Image Forming System, and Non-transitory Computer-readable Storage Medium Storing Control Program for Performing Accurate Colorimetry
17 Jun 20
A reading apparatus that performs colorimetry for an image on a sheet, includes a conveyor that conveys the sheet along a conveyance path; a first guide member that includes a reference surface arranged to face the conveyance path and to oppose the sheet and provided with an opening, and, guides the sheet; a first opposite member that urges the sheet toward the reference surface, and, brings the sheet in contact with the reference surface; a colorimetry unit that is disposed at a side opposite to the conveyance path so as to sandwich the first guide member, and, performs colorimetry for the image through the opening; and a processor that controls the conveyor and the first opposite member so as to convey the sheet in a state of being brought in contact with the reference surface, before the colorimetry unit performs colorimetry for the image.
Tianzi XU
Filed: 20 Feb 20
Utility
Developing Device and Image Forming Apparatus
17 Jun 20
A developing device includes a developer casing, a developer detector, and a hardware processor that performs control to set a developer amount range to either a first detection condition or a second detection condition.
Shota SAKURAI, Hiroyuki SAITO, Yuji KAMODA, Tatsuya FURUTA
Filed: 3 Dec 19
Utility
Motor Controller and Image Forming Apparatus
17 Jun 20
A motor controller estimates an initial position of a magnetic pole of a rotor of a brushless DC motor in an inductive sensing scheme.
Hiroyuki YOSHIKAWA, Yuta TACHIBANA, Daichi SUZUKI
Filed: 12 Dec 19
Utility
Medical Image Display Device and Medical Image Display System
17 Jun 20
A medical image display device includes a hardware processor that (i) acquires an original image and an analyzed image obtained by analyzing the original image from another device, (ii) carries out predetermined image processing on one of the original image and the analyzed image as acquired, or carries out different types of image processing respectively on the original image and the analyzed image, (iii) superimposes the analyzed image as acquired or a processed analyzed image obtained by carrying out image processing on the analyzed image on the original image as acquired or a processed original image obtained by carrying out image processing on the original image to generate a processed superimposed image, and (iv) causes the superimposed image to be displayed on a display.
Eiichi AKAGI
Filed: 15 Dec 19
Utility
Information Processing Apparatus and Program
17 Jun 20
There is provided an information processing apparatus in which voice operation is enabled, the information processing apparatus including: a voice input device that accepts voice input for voice operation; and a hardware processor that: sets an inputted condition as a job; identifies a content of voice operation based on a voice inputted to the voice input device, and reflects the content of the voice operation in setting of the job; returns the job set by the hardware processor to an initial setting condition; identifies a user by performing voice print authentication; and changes a time until a setting condition of the job is returned to the initial setting condition by the hardware processor, between a case where a user who has uttered the voice inputted to the voice input device is changed in the voice print authentication and a case where the user is not changed.
Toshihiko OTAKE
Filed: 11 Nov 19
Utility
Dynamic Analysis System
17 Jun 20
A dynamic analysis system includes a diagnostic console which calculates at least one index value representing variation in a target portion of a human body from at least one dynamic image acquired by performing radiographic imaging to a subject containing the target portion, and evaluates flexibility of the target portion based on the calculated index value.
Sho NOJI, Koichi FUJIWARA, Hitoshi FUTAMURA, Akinori TSUNOMORI
Filed: 19 Feb 20