Abstract: A print instruction apparatus includes an acquiring unit that acquires basis weight class information from multiple image forming apparatuses to be selected, the basis weight class information representing information on basis weight class of recording paper set for each of the multiple image forming apparatuses, and a generating unit that generates a common basis weight classification from the acquired basis weight class information, the common basis weight classification including a basis weight class common to the multiple image forming apparatuses.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus to which plural image forming apparatuses having different functions are connected and which transfers a print job transmitted from a terminal apparatus of a user to the image forming apparatus usable by the user, includes a generation unit that generates a model group of the image forming apparatus usable by the user, for each user.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a request to supply power of a first type to a toolstring. The toolstring includes a first tool that operates using the power of the first type and a second tool that operates using power of a second type. The method also includes receiving an indication of a relay configuration relating to relay positions of relays of a switching circuit in the toolstring. The relay configuration enables the switching circuit to selectively supply the power of the first type or the power of the second type to the toolstring via a switching communication system. The method further includes, when the relay configuration does not enable the switching circuit to supply the power of the first type, sending a first command to the switching communication system to change the relay configuration to enable the switching circuit to supply the power of the first type.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus to which plural image forming apparatuses having different functions are connected and which transfers a print job transmitted from a terminal apparatus of a user to the image forming apparatus usable by the user, includes a generation unit that generates a model group of the image forming apparatus usable by the user, for each user.

Abstract: A print instruction apparatus includes an acquiring unit that acquires basis weight class information from multiple image forming apparatuses to be selected, the basis weight class information representing information on basis weight class of recording paper set for each of the multiple image forming apparatuses, and a generating unit that generates a common basis weight classification from the acquired basis weight class information, the common basis weight classification including a basis weight class common to the multiple image forming apparatuses.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a request to supply power of a first type to a toolstring. The toolstring includes a first tool that operates using the power of the first type and a second tool that operates using power of a second type. The method also includes receiving an indication of a relay configuration relating to relay positions of relays of a switching circuit in the toolstring. The relay configuration enables the switching circuit to selectively supply the power of the first type or the power of the second type to the toolstring via a switching communication system. The method further includes, when the relay configuration does not enable the switching circuit to supply the power of the first type, sending a first command to the switching communication system to change the relay configuration to enable the switching circuit to supply the power of the first type.

Abstract: Systems and methods for magnetically autonomously clamping a downhole component in a select direction of a borehole casing. The systems can include a sensor package that obtains a downhole measurement in a position in a cased borehole. The systems can include an integral magnetic clamp that removably clamps the downhole component (e.g., a downhole seismic shuttle) to the cased borehole. The systems can include a directional detector that outputs a select direction of the cased borehole relative to the downhole component. The systems can include a downhole controller that activates a portion of the integral magnetic clamp of the downhole component closest to the select direction output by the directional detector.

Abstract: Systems and methods for magnetically autonomously clamping a downhole component in a select direction of a borehole casing. The systems can include a sensor package that obtains a downhole measurement in a position in a cased borehole. The systems can include an integral magnetic clamp that removably clamps the downhole component (e.g., a downhole seismic shuttle) to the cased borehole. The systems can include a directional detector that outputs a select direction of the cased borehole relative to the downhole component. The systems can include a downhole controller that activates a portion of the integral magnetic clamp of the downhole component closest to the select direction output by the directional detector.

Abstract: To provide a polishing composition capable of increasing polishing rate and reducing surface roughness, without causing surface defects on a surface of an object to be polished; and a polishing process for a substrate to be polished. [1] a polishing composition comprising water, an abrasive, an intermediate alumina, and a polycarboxylic acid having 4 or more carbon atoms with no OH groups or a salt thereof, wherein a content of the intermediate alumina is from 1 to 90 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the abrasive; and [2] a polishing process for a substrate to be polished, comprising polishing a substrate to be polished under conditions that a composition of a polishing liquid during polishing is the composition as defined in item [1] above.

Abstract: Subterranean oilfield high-temperature devices configured or designed to facilitate downhole monitoring and high data transmission rates with laser diodes that are configured for operation downhole, within a borehole, at temperatures in excess of 115 degrees centigrade without active cooling.

Abstract: To provide a polishing composition capable of increasing polishing rate and reducing surface roughness, without causing surface defects on a surface of an object to be polished; and a polishing process for a substrate to be polished. [1] a polishing composition comprising water, an abrasive, an intermediate alumina, and a polycarboxylic acid having 4 or more carbon atoms with no OH groups or a salt thereof, wherein a content of the intermediate alumina is from 1 to 90 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the abrasive; and [2] a polishing process for a substrate to be polished, comprising polishing a substrate to be polished under conditions that a composition of a polishing liquid during polishing is the composition as defined in item [1] above.

Abstract: Subterranean oilfield high-temperature devices configured or designed to facilitate downhole monitoring and high data transmission rates with laser diodes that are configured for operation downhole, within a borehole, at temperatures in excess of 115 degrees centigrade without active cooling.

Abstract: Provided is a beverage e.g. tea, containing a high concentration of catechins and at the same time having an improved taste with alleviated bitterness and astringency and smooth throat-feel upon drinking. The beverage has the following non-polymer component (A), another non-polymer component (B), and component (C): (A) non-epi-catechins, (B) epi-catechins, (C) water-soluble polymers; and has, per 500 mL of the beverage, these components in amounts satisfying the following equations: (i) (A)+(B)=300 to 2500 mg; (ii) (A)=70 to 2250 mg; (iii) (A)/(B) (by weight)=0.25 to 9.0; and (iv) (C)/((A)+(B)) (by weight)=1/20 to 10/1.

Abstract: A tablet includes a top substrate and a bottom substrate. Minute irregularities are provided on a bottom surface of the bottom substrate. Projections or depressions constituting the minute irregularities are disposed in a staggered arrangement parallel to the direction along which light travels through the light-guide plate or along the vertical direction of a display region in the bottom substrate when viewed by a viewer. Thus, the pitch of the projections or depressions next to each other in the lateral direction is minimized when viewed by the viewer. Hence, even if −1-st order reflected light occurs in the oblique direction with respect to the vertical direction of the display, the −1-st order reflection of blue light with a shorter wavelength in the visible light band can be suppressed.

Abstract: An anti-reflective film has an anti-reflective structure having many micro holes extending from a reference surface (first surface) in the thickness direction of the film. Each of the holes has an opening exposed at the reference surface, and a bottom facing the second surface on the attachment side. Light incident on the anti-reflective film is mostly introduced into the holes through the openings and diffused by the bottoms, thereby avoiding reflection at a predetermined angle. The ratio of a connecting surface which reflects light is suppressed to increase the ratio of the openings, thereby maximizing the anti-reflective ability of the anti-reflective structure.

Abstract: To provide a polishing composition capable of increasing polishing rate and reducing surface roughness, without causing surface defects on a surface of an object to be polished; and a polishing process for a substrate to be polished. [1] a polishing composition comprising water, an abrasive, an intermediate alumina, and a polycarboxylic acid having 4 or more carbon atoms with no OH groups or a salt thereof, wherein a content of the intermediate alumina is from 1 to 90 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the abrasive; and [2] a polishing process for a substrate to be polished, comprising polishing a substrate to be polished under conditions that a composition of a polishing liquid during polishing is the composition as defined in item [1] above.

Abstract: Provided is a beverage e.g. tea, containing a high concentration of catechins and at the same time having an improved taste with alleviated bitterness and astringency and smooth throat-feel upon drinking. The beverage comprises the following non-polymer component (A), another non-polymer component (B), and component (C): (A) non-epi-catechins, (B) epi-catechins, (C) water-soluble polymers; and has, per 500 mL of the beverage, these components in amounts satisfying the following equations: (i) (A)+(B)=300 to 2500 mg; (ii) (A)=70 to 2250 mg; (iii) (A)/(B) (by weight)=0.25 to 9.0; and (iv) (C)/((A)+(B)) (by weight)=1/20 to 10/1.

Abstract: A polishing composition comprising a chelating compound or a salt thereof; a partially esterified product and/or partially etherified product of a polyhydric alcohol compound; and water; a polishing composition comprising water, an abrasive, an intermediate alumina, and a chelating compound or a salt thereof, wherein the content of the intermediate alumina is from 1 to 50 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the abrasive; and a polishing composition comprising water, an abrasive, an intermediate alumina, a chelating compound or a salt thereof, and a partially esterified product and/or partially etherified product of a polyhydric alcohol compound, wherein the content of the intermediate alumina is from 1 to 50 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the abrasive. By using the polishing composition, the polishing rate can be increased, and the surface roughness can be lowered, without causing defects such as scratches and pits on the surface of an object to be polished.

Abstract: A bonding pad and a copper bump are bonded to each other by soldering. When the amount of Au melting into a soldering junction is not more than 9 percent by weight, the amounts of the precipitation of compounds of Au in the solder or on the surface thereof can be reduced and the bonding strength of the soldering junction can be enhanced.

Abstract: A polishing composition comprising silica particles, water, and Fe salt and/or Al salt of a polyaminocarboxylic acid; a polishing process comprising applying the polishing composition; a process for manufacturing a magnetic disk substrate, comprising the step of polishing a substrate with the polishing composition; a magnetic disk substrate manufactured by applying the polishing composition.