Abstract: A control device for an automatic transmission including a hydraulic actuator that is actuated on the basis of a hydraulic pressure supplied and a linear solenoid valve that controls the hydraulic pressure supplied to the hydraulic actuator on the basis of a driving current of a solenoid includes an ECU that executes current feedback control over a current value of the driving current that is flowed to the solenoid using at least a proportional term and an integral term on the basis of a deviation (?I) between a target current value (Itgt) and actual current value (Ir) of the solenoid such that the hydraulic pressure supplied to the hydraulic actuator becomes a target hydraulic pressure. The ECU increases a proportional gain (Kp) in the current feedback control as a fluid temperature (To) detected by a fluid temperature sensor increases.

Abstract: On the basis of a detection result obtained by a pre-presence-in-room environment detection means, an air-conditioning apparatus A changes a presence-in-room start set temperature Ts serving as a target temperature at the start time of a precooling operation or a preheating operation and at the presence-in-room start scheduled time of the user.

Abstract: Provided is a compressor as a device which can solve a contradictory technical problem of installing an intake sound muffler while downsizing the device under a circumstance that installation of the intake sound muffler is indispensable to reduce intake noise of the compressor, and the compressor comprises: a first lid part provided with a small hole which forms an intake port of the compressor, the lid part constituting a portion of a cylindrical casing of the compressor; a cylindrical part; and a second lid part which forms a small chamber together with the first lid part, wherein the second lid part is provided with a suction nozzle for sucking air into the small chamber.

Abstract: To enable a sheet to be folded in an accurate position with a simplified folding mechanism in performing folding processing on the sheet with a pair of folding rollers, a second transport path is disposed in a direction for crossing a first transport path for guiding a sheet from a carry-in portion to a carrying-out portion, and in the cross portion are disposed a folding roller pair for performing folding processing on a sheet, and a folding deflecting member for inserting a fold of the sheet in the nip portion. Then, the folding deflecting member is comprised of a driven roller that comes into press-contact with a roller periphery of the folding roller pair, and a shift member for shifting the driven roller from a waiting position to an actuation position, and by the operation of shifting the driven roller from the waiting position outside the path to the actuation position, the sheet front end portion is fed to the nip portion from an upstream-side guide path formed in the second transport path.

Abstract: The trunk area dimension measurement device includes a light reflection portion to be placed at a position of a navel of the measurement subject, a contact portion to be placed on a side surface of the measurement subject's trunk area, a support column having a contact detection unit that detects the contact with the contact portion and that extends in the vertical direction, a measurement bar that is supported pivotably about a first support point vertically with respect to the support column and that extends above the measurement subject's trunk area, an optical sensor that is held by the measurement bar positioned above the measurement subject's trunk area and that is held pivotably about a second support point so as to hang down in a gravity direction, and an angle sensor that is provided at either one of the first support point and the second support point.

Abstract: Provided is an electric driving device including an electric motor (1), and a control device (20) arranged on an axis line of a rotation shaft (2) of the electric motor, for controlling the electric motor. The electric motor includes a motor terminal (13) extending toward the control device in parallel to a direction of the axis line of the rotation shaft, and a slit (13a) is formed at an end portion of the motor terminal on the control device side. The control device includes a motor connection terminal (34) formed on an extension line of the motor terminal and connected to the motor terminal. The slit of the motor terminal is press-fitted and fixed to the motor connection terminal, and an insulating member (33) for holding the motor connection terminal is fixed to the heat sink (35).

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for generating mask data is configured to form a circuit pattern on a substrate using a directed self-assembly material. The method includes extracting a first region, setting a second region and setting a third region. The first region does not existing in the circuit pattern and existing in an initial pattern. The initial pattern includes a plurality of interconnect patterns extending in a first direction. The second region is formed by elongating the first region in a second direction intersecting the first direction. The second region straddles the first region in the second direction. The third region includes at least one of the second regions. The directed self-assembly material is disposed in the third region.

Abstract: A control device (3) controlling an electric motor (2) is disposed on an axial line of a rotor shaft (30) of the electric motor (2). The control device (3) includes semiconductor switching devices (15) forming a three-phase bridge circuit that controls a current of the electric motor (2) and capacitors (13) that suppresses a ripple component of a current flowing to the electric motor (2). The semiconductor switching devices (15) and the capacitors (13) are provided in pairs for respective arms of the three-phase bridge circuit and disposed concentrically. Hence, impedance across the three-phase circuit controlling a current flowing to the electric motor is reduced. Consequently, not only can ripples be absorbed efficiently but also power efficiency of a driving device can be enhanced.

Abstract: A control device for an automatic transmission including a hydraulic actuator that is actuated on the basis of a hydraulic pressure supplied and a linear solenoid valve that controls the hydraulic pressure supplied to the hydraulic actuator on the basis of a driving current of a solenoid includes an ECU that executes current feedback control over a current value of the driving current that is flowed to the solenoid using at least a proportional term and an integral term on the basis of a deviation (?I) between a target current value (Itgt) and actual current value (Ir) of the solenoid such that the hydraulic pressure supplied to the hydraulic actuator becomes a target hydraulic pressure. The ECU increases a proportional gain (Kp) in the current feedback control as a fluid temperature (To) detected by a fluid temperature sensor increases.

Abstract: In an air-conditioning system, during precooling or preheating control, a setting temperature is controlled such that a first temperature difference between the setting temperature and an indoor temperature is not less than a temperature difference at which a compressor performs operation, and the setting temperature is controlled to be changed to a target temperature when a second temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature is less than the first temperature difference. Since the compressor can be operated in the range from a low capacity to a medium capacity, operation efficiency of the air-conditioning apparatus can be increased, and the energy-saving operation with less power consumption can be realized. Since the operation capacity of the compressor can be readily suppressed with adjustment of the setting temperature, control is facilitated and the precooling control can be incorporated in various types of air-conditioning apparatuses.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a pattern forming method includes forming a first guide layer on a processed film, phase-separating a first self-assembly material with the use of the first guide layer to form a first self-assembly pattern including a first polymer portion and a second polymer portion, selectively removing the first polymer portion, forming a second guide layer with the use of the second polymer portion, and phase-separating a second self-assembly material with the use of the second guide layer to form a second self-assembly pattern including a third polymer portion and a fourth polymer portion.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a stage apparatus includes a height control unit includes height control elements each which is drove in an upward/downward direction independently, a measuring unit which divides an upper surface of the substrate into areas, and measures a height of each of the areas. The control unit is configured to set the height of each of the areas independently by controlling a height of each of the height control elements based on a data value, determine using the measuring unit whether the height of each of the areas in the upper surface of the substrate is in a allowable range, and set the height of the area out of the allowable range again by the height control elements.

Abstract: The signal analysis device includes a synchronization data generation unit 19a that outputs an A/D-converted correction signal as first synchronization data which is associated with time based on the timing of a trigger signal input from the outside, a synchronization correction value calculation unit 19c that calculates, as a first synchronization correction value, an amplitude ratio, a phase difference, and a time difference between the first synchronization data and second synchronization data input from the outside on the basis of the first synchronization data and the second synchronization data, and a correction unit 19d that corrects the amplitude, phase, and timing of the RF signal output from the object to be measured, on the basis of the first synchronization correction value or a second synchronization correction value input from the outside.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a paper discharge device includes a discharged-sheet receiving part that can be opened and closed on a side surface of an apparatus body, is closed on the side surface and receives a recording medium dropped from above along the side surface after image formation.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a pattern formation method includes preparing a mask pattern for interference, producing Talbot interference, and forming a pattern by blocking a part of interference light. The mask pattern for interference is arranged periodically a plurality of light transmissive portions. The Talbot interference is based on a transmitted light. The transmitted light is transmitted through the light transmissive portions by applying a light to the mask pattern for interference. The part of interference light is produced by the Talbot interference by means of a mask pattern for light blocking and applying another part of the interference light transmitted through the mask pattern for light blocking to a exposure object member.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a pattern formation method includes: preparing a mask pattern for interference, a photoelectric conversion unit, and a processing object, the mask pattern for interference being periodically arranged a plurality of light transmissive portions, the photoelectric conversion unit being disposed apart from the mask pattern for interference; applying light to the mask pattern for interference to produce Talbot interference based on transmitted light of the light transmitted through the light transmissive portions; applying interference light produced by the Talbot interference to the photoelectric conversion unit to cause the photoelectric conversion unit to emit electrons based on the interference light; and forming a pattern by applying the electrons to the processing object.

Abstract: A method forming a pattern includes a process in which self-assembly material is formed on the substrate where on which a fiducial mark is formed, and the self-assembly material is separated in micro phase to form a self-assembled pattern. The position error from a predetermined formation position of the self-assembled pattern is measured on the basis of the fiducial mark, and a pattern for an alignment as well as a peripheral circuit pattern are formed on the substrate. The formation position of at least one pattern among the pattern for alignment and peripheral circuit pattern is corrected using the position error.

Abstract: To provide a plant disease controlling agent and the method for controlling plant diseases using the same, the plant disease controlling agent being commonly applicable to various crop and soil conditions, and ensures safety over a long period throughout the environment. Provided is a plant disease controlling agent including magnesium oxide obtained by baking magnesium hydroxide at 400 to 1000° C. Further, provided is a method for controlling plant diseases using the plant disease controlling agent. The method is preferably any of mixing the plant disease controlling agent with the surface soil, mixing the plant disease controlling agent with the nursery soil, treating foliage with an aqueous suspension of the plant disease controlling agent, immersing plant roots in the plant disease controlling agent, and irrigating plant feet with the plant disease controlling agent.

Abstract: A clutch control system of a clutch apparatus for a vehicle, includes a regulator valve switchable between a first mode in which a fluid pressure of a hydraulic fluid to a pressurized chamber is regulated to a first predetermined fluid pressure and a second mode in which the fluid pressure to a canceller chamber is regulated to a second predetermined fluid pressure, the regulator valve discharging a portion of the hydraulic fluid as a drain lubricant to the clutch portion, a switching valve switchable between a supply mode in which the hydraulic fluid is supplied to the pressurized chamber and a discharge mode in which the pressurized chamber is connected to a reservoir, and a control valve controlling the regulator valve to be switched between the first mode and the second mode and controlling the switching valve to be switched between the supply mode and the discharge mode.

Abstract: A sheet folding apparatus for forming first folding and second folding in a sheet enables the sheet to be folded in an accurate fold position in second folding, when the front end of the sheet which is first folded in a nip position of a first folding roller pair and transported strikes a stopper member, a guide member guides a fold to undergo second folding of the first-folded sheet to a nip position of a second folding roller pair, and second folding is formed.