Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit to form an image on a recording medium; an inverting transport unit to invert first and second surfaces of the recording medium, and front and rear ends of the recording medium to transport the inverted recording medium; a recording medium width measuring unit to measure an end position of the recording medium in a width direction orthogonal to a transporting direction of the recording medium at a measuring position having an approximately identical distance from one end of the recording medium in the transporting direction before and after the image is formed on the recording medium; and a correcting unit to correct an image to be formed on a subsequent recording medium based on a change in a shape of the recording medium computed based on a measured result from the recording medium width measuring unit.

Abstract: A sheet conveying apparatus includes a sheet conveying unit that conveys a sheet including a drive roller, a driven roller, and a rotary encoder provided on a rotational axle of one of the drive roller and the driven roller; a conveying amount measuring unit that measures a conveying amount of the sheet; a first detection unit positioned downstream of the sheet conveying unit, the first detection unit being positioned apart from the drive roller and the driven roller not to overlap with the drive roller and the driven roller in the conveying direction; a second detection unit positioned upstream of the sheet conveying unit; and a conveying distance calculation unit that calculates a conveying distance of the sheet based on the measured result by the conveying amount measuring unit and the detected results detected by the first detection unit and the second detection unit.

Abstract: A sheet conveying apparatus includes a sheet conveying unit including a drive roller and a driven roller; a downstream detection unit and an upstream detection unit; a conveying amount measuring unit that measures a conveying amount of the sheet; and a conveying distance calculation unit that calculates a conveying distance of the sheet, wherein a distance between the downstream detection unit and the upstream detection unit or a perimeter of one of the drive roller and the driven roller is set such that an expected conveying distance calculated based on a set sheet length of an expected value of the sheet becomes a substantially integer multiple of a perimeter of the one of the drive roller and the driven roller.

Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.

Abstract: A variable filter includes, on a dielectric substrate including ground conductor, first resonator including a transmission line connected to input terminal, second resonator including a transmission line connected to output terminal, and coupling portion including a transmission line having one end connected to the first and second resonators and another end being an open end, or structure having one end connected to the first and second resonators, including a serial connection of a transmission line and a variable capacitor, another end of the variable capacitor connected to the ground conductor, and adjusting means capable of changing electric length, in the first and second resonators and the coupling portion, wherein pass band width can be changed by changing ratio of electric transmission length of the coupling portion to electric transmission lengths of transmission line including the coupling portion, and the first and second resonators.

Abstract: A method for producing nitrous acid ester in which nitric oxide, oxygen, and an alcohol are reacted, thereby generating nitrous acid ester includes a step of generating nitrous acid ester by supplying a bottom liquid from a bottom part of the reaction column, and nitric oxide and/or carbon monoxide, a step of supplying nitrous acid ester to the reaction column; a step of supplying a reaction liquid containing water, nitric acid, and the alcohol to a nitric acid condensing column from the reactor; and a step of separating a low-boiling point component by distillation from the reaction liquid under control of a concentration of the alcohol in a condensed liquid being generated at a bottom part of the nitric acid condensing column to be less than 4.0% by weight so as to introduce the condensed liquid into the reactor from the nitric acid condensing column.

Abstract: A sheet conveying apparatus includes a sheet conveying unit including a drive roller and a driven roller; a downstream detection unit and an upstream detection unit; a conveying amount measuring unit that measures a conveying amount of the sheet; and a conveying distance calculation unit that calculates a conveying distance of the sheet, wherein a distance between the downstream detection unit and the upstream detection unit or a perimeter of one of the drive roller and the driven roller is set such that an expected conveying distance calculated based on a set sheet length of an expected value of the sheet becomes a substantially integer multiple of a perimeter of the one of the drive roller and the driven roller.

Abstract: A movable electric device includes: a first and second fixed electrodes formed on a support substrate, and having opposing electrode surfaces which are substantially perpendicular to the surface of the support substrate, and define a cavity therebetween; a movable member having a movable electrode having a first end disposed near the first fixed electrode and a second end disposed near the second fixed electrode, and bent spring member continuing from at least one of the first and second ends of the movable electrode, and including part which is bent in thickness direction of the movable electrode; and first and second anchors disposed on the support substrate and supporting the movable member at its opposite ends.

Abstract: A sheet conveying apparatus includes a sheet conveying unit that conveys a sheet including a drive roller, a driven roller, and a rotary encoder provided on a rotational axle of one of the drive roller and the driven roller; a conveying amount measuring unit that measures a conveying amount of the sheet; a first detection unit positioned downstream of the sheet conveying unit, the first detection unit being positioned apart from the drive roller and the driven roller not to overlap with the drive roller and the driven roller in the conveying direction; a second detection unit positioned upstream of the sheet conveying unit; and a conveying distance calculation unit that calculates a conveying distance of the sheet based on the measured result by the conveying amount measuring unit and the detected results detected by the first detection unit and the second detection unit.

Abstract: A sheet conveying apparatus includes a detecting unit configured to detect a sheet; a conveying unit including a driving roller and a driven roller that rotates in conformity with the driving roller and configured to convey the sheet by holding the sheet between the driving roller and the driven roller; a disk configured to rotate in correspondence with the driven roller and including multiple slits arranged in a periphery thereof; first and second sensors configured to detect the multiple slits and output detection signals, the first and second sensors being provided substantially opposite to each other where a rotational axle of the disk is positioned at a center between the first and second sensors; and a conveyance distance calculating unit configured to calculate a sheet conveying distance based on a detection result of the detecting unit and the detection signals.

Abstract: A mobile terminal apparatus having a radio communication interface for radio communication includes a touchscreen device. A program receiver receives program from a server apparatus storing plural sets of program, for communication access to an imaging apparatus. A controller functions according to the received program, drives the touchscreen device to display a user interface view, and causes the radio communication interface to perform the communication access to the imaging apparatus. Preferably, the controller transmits a signal to and receives a signal from the imaging apparatus by the communication access. Furthermore, the touchscreen device as an information input device inputs modality information for recognition of the imaging apparatus. The program receiver transmits the input modality information to the server apparatus, and acquires the program according to the modality information from the server apparatus.

Abstract: A portable terminal apparatus for imaging diagnosis includes an object recognition unit for selectively specifying one object (body part or anatomical region) in a body, so as to output object information. A region of the object is changeable according to a terminal position or terminal orientation relative to the body. An image acquisition device acquires a medical image from a server apparatus with relevancy to the object according to the object information. A display unit displays the medical image. Preferably, furthermore, an optical camera optically images the object to create a local image. The object recognition unit specifies the object by image analysis of the local image. Also, the object recognition unit compares the local image with an optical body image created by optically imaging the body wholly in the optical camera, to detect the object in the local image.

Abstract: In an information sharing system, a data security apparatus includes a location acquisition device for acquiring GPS location information of a current location of a mobile terminal apparatus. A location evaluator checks whether the mobile terminal apparatus is located within a zone area according to the location information. A storage device stores association information of a relationship between the zone area and medical data of a medical chart allowed to be read within the zone area by authorization. A cancellation signal generator generates a cancellation signal for instructing cancellation of the medical data in case the location evaluator judges that the mobile terminal apparatus is moved out of the zone area. Furthermore, a data distributer transmits the medical data to the mobile terminal apparatus. In case the location evaluator judges that the mobile terminal apparatus has entered the zone area, the data distributer starts transmitting the medical data.

Abstract: In a mobile terminal apparatus, a display unit displays a diagnostic image read from an image storage device. The image storage device stores plural image groups, each of which includes plural diagnostic images. Movement of the display unit is detected. Assuming that the display unit is moved in a mode of transverse movement while a first diagnostic image included in a first image group is displayed on the display unit, then changeover is carried out to display a second diagnostic image being included in the first image group and different from the first diagnostic image. Assuming that the display unit is moved in a mode of a single shake different from the mode of transverse movement while the first diagnostic image is displayed on the display unit, then changeover is carried out to display a third diagnostic image being included in an image group different from the first image group.

Abstract: In an image viewing system, a medical image is displayed on a display panel having a predetermined aspect ratio. One of a horizontal orientation and a vertical orientation in which the display panel is positioned is detected. A longitudinal direction of the display panel is vertical in case of the vertical orientation, and is horizontal in case of the horizontal orientation. The medical image is processed in rotation processing relative to the display panel by maintaining a size of the medical image in compliance with one of the horizontal and vertical orientations of the display panel, to orient the medical image in a proper orientation relative to a viewing direction to the display panel. Assuming that a blank area is created outside a display area of the medical image on the display panel after the rotation processing, relevant information relevant to the medical image is displayed in the blank area.

Abstract: A sheet conveying apparatus includes a sheet conveying unit that conveys a sheet; a conveying amount measuring unit that measures a conveying amount of the sheet conveyed by the sheet conveying unit; a first detection unit that detects the sheet downstream of the sheet conveying unit in a conveying direction of the sheet; a second detection unit that detects the sheet upstream of the sheet conveying unit in the conveying direction of the sheet; and a conveying distance calculation unit that calculates a conveying distance of the sheet based on the measured result by the conveying amount measuring unit and the detected results detected by the first detection unit and the second detection unit.

Abstract: A sheet length measuring device includes a rotating body configured to rotate with a movement of a sheet in a conveying direction; a position detecting unit configured to detect leading and trailing ends of the sheet passing through a position of the rotating body; a measuring unit configured to measure a rotation amount of the rotating body and output an origin signal per one revolution of the rotating body; a storage unit configured to store changes of a sheet conveying amount with respect to respective rotation angles in one revolution of the rotating body; and a calculating unit configured to calculate a corrected length of the sheet from a value obtained from a rotation angle of the rotating body when the leading end of the sheet is detected and a value obtained from a rotation angle of the rotating body when the trailing end of the sheet is detected.

Abstract: There is provided a method for fabricating a device, preferably for a micro electro electro mechanical system. The method includes forming a first electrode on a substrate, where the first electrode has a first sloped end at least at one end thereof; forming a sacrificial layer on the first electrode, where the sacrificial layer has a first sloped edge, the first sloped edge and the first sloped end are overlapped each other so that a thickness of the first sloped edge decreases as a thickness of the first sloped end increases; forming a first spacer on the first electrode, where the first spacer has contact with the first sloped edge; forming a beam electrode on the sacrificial layer and the first spacer; and removing the sacrificial layer after the forming the beam electrode.

Abstract: A movable electric device includes: a first and second fixed electrodes formed on a support substrate, and having opposing electrode surfaces which are substantially perpendicular to the surface of the support substrate, and define a cavity therebetween; a movable member having a movable electrode having a first end disposed near the first fixed electrode and a second end disposed near the second fixed electrode, and bent spring member continuing from at least one of the first and second ends of the movable electrode, and including part which is bent in thickness direction of the movable electrode; and first and second anchors disposed on the support substrate and supporting the movable member at its opposite ends.

Abstract: An electronic component includes: a multilayer ceramic substrate that has a penetration electrode formed therein, and has a passive element provided on the upper face thereof; an insulating film that is provided on the multilayer ceramic substrate, and has an opening above the penetration electrode; a first connecting terminal that is provided on the insulating film so as to cover the opening, and is electrically connected to the penetration electrode; and a second connecting terminal that is provided on a region of the insulating film other than the opening region.