Abstract: According to detection results of a plurality of original document detectors, an image reading apparatus determines whether or not correcting skew of an original document is possible, controls a pair of a plurality of transport rollers in a case where it is determined that correcting the skew of the original document is possible, and corrects the skew of the original document by making transporting speeds of the pair of the plurality of transport rollers different from each other.

Abstract: In order to provide the method for manufacturing the three-dimensional shaped object which is capable of preventing the occurrence of the raised portion at the sintered portion or the melted and subsequently solidified portion by the irradiation of the light beam, there is provided a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional shaped object by alternate repetition of a step (i) forming a powder-layer and a step (ii) forming a solidified layer by irradiating a predetermined portion of the powder layer with a light beam, wherein the light beam-irradiated portion is vibrated in the step (ii).

Abstract: A lighting device configured to accommodate an optical fiber is provided. The lighting device includes a breaking structure which accommodates a portion of the optical fiber in a state in which the portion includes two or more bends. The breaking structure is configured to break and sever the portion of the optical fiber when the optical fiber is subjected to a load of a predetermined magnitude.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus to be installed in an area adjacent to land is provided. The lighting apparatus includes a plurality of light sources disposed on a board and further includes a light shield. The light shield blocks a portion of light emitted from the light sources. The portion of light has a predetermined wavelength. The light shield is disposed on the board closer to the land than at least a light source disposed closest to the land among the light sources. The light shield has a shape which sends, to the land, first emission light included in the light emitted from the light sources. The shape avoids sending, to the land, second emission light included in the light emitted from the light sources. The first emission light passes through the light shield. The second emission light does not pass through the light shield.

Abstract: A light guide member includes a reflective surface with a diffusion groove array. The diffusion groove array includes diffusion grooves arranged in the reflective surface in a length direction of the light guide member. The diffusion groove array includes, as the diffusion grooves, at least two inspection grooves and a non-inspection diffusion groove. The two inspection grooves are spaced in the length direction of the light guide member. The non-inspection diffusion groove is between the two inspection grooves. An intermediate part, in a length direction, of each of the two inspection grooves is divided by an ungrooved portion with no groove.

Abstract: A luminaire includes an excitation light source which emits excitation light. A first fluorescent plate includes a first principle surface disposed across the optical axis of the excitation light. A first phosphor layer is arranged discretely along the first principle surface. A second fluorescent plate is arranged at the downstream side of the excitation light with respect to the first fluorescent plate. The second fluorescent plate includes a second principle surface disposed across the optical axis. A second phosphor layer is arranged discretely along the second principle surface. The second phosphor layer has a wavelength conversion characteristic different from a wavelength conversion characteristic of the first phosphor layer. A support supports the first fluorescent plate and the second fluorescent plate such that at least one of relative positions and rotations of the first fluorescent plate and the second fluorescent plate are adjustable.

Abstract: A solar battery module is provided with a plurality of solar cells, a wiring material for connecting adjacent solar cells in the longitudinal directors to form strings, and a reflective body disposed on the rear-surface side of the solar cells, said body reflecting at least some incident light toward the solar cells. In the solar battery module, the strings are multiply disposed In the horizontal direction to constitute string groups, intervals D20 between adjacent strings being formed wider in the longitudinal center section of the string groups than in the longitudinal end sections.

Abstract: A directivity control apparatus controls a directivity of a sound collected by a first sound collecting unit including a plurality of microphones. The directivity control apparatus includes a directivity forming unit, configured to form a directivity of the sound in a direction toward a monitoring target corresponding to a first designated position in an image displayed on a display unit, and an information obtaining unit, configured to obtain information on a second designated position in the image displayed on the display unit, designated in accordance with a movement of the monitoring target. The directivity forming unit is configured to change the directivity of the sound toward the monitoring target corresponding to the second designated position by referring to the information on the second designated position obtained by the information obtaining unit.

Abstract: A storage device includes, in a box having an open front, a rotation mechanism section that rotatably holds a storage body that stores an object and is rotatable about a shaft extending along an up-down direction. The rotation mechanism section includes: a stationary rail affixed to a top surface of the box and including a guide groove open downward and forward and extending in a front-back direction and a guide body on a holding section protruding downward from a groove bottom surface of the guide groove; and a movable rail movable in the front-back direction along the guide groove in the stationary rail, coupled to the storage body via the shaft, and including: left and right sidewalls, a bottom wall, and a front end wall that define a receiving groove for receiving the guide body; and a top wall that forms a slit opening for receiving the holding section.

Abstract: An organic EL device includes: a first substrate and a second substrate; an organic light emitting portion including a first electrode, an organic layer and a second electrode; a sealing member surrounding the organic light emitting portion; a first electrode extraction portion; a second electrode extraction portion; an insulating layer that electrically insulates the first electrode and the second electrode; and a connecting portion that electrically connects the second electrode extraction portion and the second electrode. The insulating layer includes: a first insulating portion provided between the first electrode extraction portion and the organic layer; and a second insulating portion that is provided between the second electrode extraction portion and the organic layer and covered with the connecting portion. A distance between the sealing member and the first insulating portion is longer than a distance between the sealing member and the second insulating portion.

Abstract: This solar cell module comprises: a base member curved in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction; a plurality of solar cells disposed on the base member; first wiring members connecting adjacent solar cells to one another in the vertical direction and forming a plurality of strings; and second wiring members connected to the first wiring members that extend out in the vertical direction from the top of the solar cells located at an end of the columns of the strings. The interval between the at least some of the second wiring members and the solar cells of the strings connected to those wiring members is narrower toward the end portions in the horizontal direction of the string group than toward the central portion in the horizontal direction.

Abstract: A connector is configured such that a socket housing (31) is engaged with a header housing as to cause a socket-side signal terminal (32) to contact a header-side signal terminal and as to cause a socket-side power source terminal (33) to contact a header-side power source terminal. The socket-side signal terminal (32) and the socket-side power source terminal are arranged in a longitudinal direction of the socket housing (31). In the socket-side power source terminal and the header-side power source terminal, contact points to contact each other are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the socket housing (31). Tongues (35, 36) are formed in the socket-side power source terminal (33). the contact points are provided at the tongues (35, 36), respectively.

Abstract: A tube pump and a fluid delivery method, the tube pump including a plurality of pressing portions and a tube that delivers fluid. The pressing portions is spaced apart from each other in a rotational direction and provided for a rotation body turned by a drive unit and the tube is provided on an outer circumferential side of the rotation body. The tube pump includes a control unit that turns the rotation body opposite to a delivery direction until the rotation body reaches a predetermined angle so as to restore an area of the tube, pressed by the pressing portion on a most upstream side in the delivery direction, by an increase in pressure within the tube accompanied with a movement opposite to the delivery direction of the pressing portion adjacent to a downstream side in the delivery direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a solar cell module that comprises a step of obtaining a solar cell module that includes a translucent or transparent substrate including a substrate provided with translucency or transparency, and an antireflection film formed on a surface of the substrate provided with translucency or transparency, and a siloxane coat step of forming a siloxane layer on a surface of the antireflection film.

Abstract: A light bulb includes an elongated base board having a first end and a second end at opposed ends of a longitudinal axis of the base board, and an upper surface. A single line of light-emitting diodes is arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the base board and between the first end and the second end. A base is provided for receiving power. A translucent seal that includes a wavelength conversion material is provided, in which the seal covers the light-emitting diodes and covers the upper surface of the base board. A first power supply lead and a second power supply lead are provided for supplying power to the light-emitting diodes. A housing that houses the base board, the light-emitting diodes, and the power-supply leads, is provided in which the housing is attached to the base.

Abstract: A strain sensor is configured to detect a load. The strain sensor includes a deformable section having an annular shape, a first pressure-receiving section configured to receive the load applied thereto, a second pressure-receiving section connected to the deformable section, and a strain detecting element provided on at least one of the first pressure-receiving section and the deformable section. The first pressure-receiving section is connected to the deformable section in a first direction away from the deformable section. The second pressure-receiving section is connected to the deformable section in a second direction opposite to the first direction from the deformable section. The first pressure-receiving section is provided only in the first direction from the deformable section. The strain sensor can stably detect the load regardless of a method for applying the load.

Abstract: A solar cell includes: a first bus bar electrode disposed on a first end portion of the solar cell, and to which the wiring member is connected; a second bus bar electrode disposed on a second end portion of the solar cell, and to which the wiring member is connected; first finger electrodes disposed on the solar cell, electrically connected to the first bus bar electrode, and extending in a first direction toward the second bus bar electrode; second finger electrodes disposed on the solar cell, electrically connected to the second bus bar electrode, and extending in a second direction toward the first bus bar electrode. Each first finger electrode has a thickness which decreases as a distance to the second bus bar electrode decreases, and each second finger electrode has a thickness which decreases as a distance to the first bus bar electrode decreases.

Abstract: A hydroponic cultivation apparatus is provided with a partitioning member including a swelling member in which a first through hole is formed and having a first main surface and a second main surface which are directed to opposite sides to each other. The hydroponic cultivation apparatus also has a mounting surface provided at a position opposing to the first main surface in a first space enclosed by a plurality of surfaces including the first main surface. An underground part is arranged in the first space, and a stem part is inserted into the first through hole.

Abstract: An optical reception circuit includes a first photodetector, a first transimpedance amplifier, a level shift circuit, a second photodetector, a second transimpedance amplifier, a peak hold circuit, and a comparator. The first transimpedance amplifier converts a first light current from the first photodetector to a first voltage. The level shift circuit generates a signal voltage from the first voltage. The second transimpedance amplifier converts the second light current from the second photodetector to a second voltage. The peak hold circuit holds a peak voltage of the second voltage as a first threshold voltage. The comparator compares the signal voltage with the first threshold voltage.

Abstract: A thin battery including a sheet-like electrode assembly; a non-aqueous electrolyte with which the electrode assembly is impregnated; and a housing in a sealed manner. The electrode assembly includes a pair of first electrodes disposed at outermost sides of the electrode assembly, at least one second electrode disposed between the pair of first electrodes, and a first separator disposed therebetween. The first and second electrodes respectively include first and second current collector sheets and first and second active material layers attached to one surface of the first and second current collector sheets. The first separator is bonded to the first active and second active material layers. Sliding resistance R11 between the first separator and each first active material layer and sliding resistance R12 between the first separator and each second active material layers satisfy: 0.5 N/cm2?R11<R12?2.3 N/cm2.