Abstract: A developing cartridge includes a casing capable of containing a developer material. A lever is movable relative to the casing between a first position and a second position. The lever has one end portion that functions as the point of effort and another end portion that functions as the point of application. A surface functions as a pivot point, where the pivot point is not directly connected to the casing. When the lever moves around the surface from the first position to the second position, the casing moves relative to the lever according to the movement of the lever.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor includes: a magnetic detection element; a magnetic layer having a first surface and a second surface located opposite to each other in a reference direction and a side surface connecting the first surface and the second surface; and a surrounding layer that is formed of an organic material or a glass material and that is disposed entirely covering the side surface of the magnetic layer. The magnetic detection element is disposed at a position closer to the first surface than the second surface. The surrounding layer is not provided between the first surface of the magnetic layer and the magnetic detection element in the reference direction.

Abstract: A camera module includes: an optical image stabilization (OIS) base; an OIS holder movably coupled to the OIS base in a first direction perpendicular to an optical axis, and fixedly coupled to an image sensor; and a first OIS actuator configured to shift the image sensor in the first direction. The first OIS actuator includes a first coil and a first magnet opposing each other in one of the first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the optical axis and intersecting the first direction. The first coil is disposed at one of the OIS holder and the OIS base, and the first magnet is disposed at the other of the OIS holder and the OIS base.

Abstract: A method and a device for measuring a tangential reaction force of a resistance device on a flywheel, and the reaction force multiply the radius of the flywheel to obtain a torque, such that the torque multiply a gear ratio is the torque to overcome the resistance of flywheel on the drivetrain. The torque to overcome the resistance of flywheel on the drivetrain adding a torque to overcome the inertia of the flywheel and mechanical friction under the state of no resistance is the total torque presented on the drivetrain. Such that using the total torque to calculate power and energy consumption.

Abstract: A memory device includes a memory cell array region including a plurality of memory cells, a first test pattern form disposed below a bonding pad and configured to output a first test output signal, a second test pattern form disposed below a non-bonding pad and configured to output a second test output signal, and a damage detection circuit. The damage detection circuit is configured to output a test result signal indicating whether a lower region of the bonding pad has been damaged. The test result signal is based on the number of times a logic level of the first test output signal transitions and the number of times a logic level of the second test output signal transitions.

Abstract: A support for an imaging device includes a first rotatable assembly supportable by a support that rotates in a generally horizontal plane and a horizontal locking member. The imaging device includes a second rotatable assembly that rotates in a generally vertical plane. imaging device includes an interconnection structure that interconnects the first rotatable assembly to the second rotatable assembly such that the second rotatable assembly is rotatable around the first rotatable assembly at an elevation higher than the first rotatable assembly and offset laterally from the first rotatable assembly. imaging device includes the first rotatable assembly including a panning structure that rotates the support in the generally horizontal plane and a leveling base that is rotatable in a non-coplanar manner relative to the panning structure.

Abstract: A quantum magnetic field receiving device includes a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) or a superconducting quantum interference filter (SQIF) and an electrostatic gating circuit configured to apply electrostatic fields to Josephson Junctions of the SQUID or SQIF.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process cartridge chip and a process cartridge. The process cartridge is detachably installed on a main body of an image-forming apparatus. The process cartridge chip includes a first grounding portion and a second grounding portion electrically connected to the first grounding portion. The first grounding portion is connected to a reference-ground supply part disposed at the main body of the image-forming apparatus by electrically connecting to a first connecting part, in order to be connected to a potential reference point provided by the reference-ground supply part. The second grounding portion is connected to the reference-ground supply part by electrically connecting to a second connecting part, where the first connecting part is different from the second connecting part, the second connecting part is not included in the first connecting part, and the first connecting part is not included in the second connecting part.

Abstract: Disclosed is a test for a semiconductor device, including: a test board that has a preparation surface on which a test tray with the semiconductor device mounted to an insert is prepared, and performs a test on the semiconductor device mounted to the insert; and a pressing unit that is positioned to face the preparation surface and presses the insert of the test tray prepared on the preparation surface toward the test board.

Abstract: A removable equipment mount for a vehicle includes a frame and a mounting plate. The frame is to be disposed on a floor of the vehicle and includes a cross-member and a toggle clamp. The cross-member is configured to extend along a width of an interior of the vehicle. The toggle clamp is coupled to the main cross-member and includes a main draw arm that is positioned to engage with a first seat striker of the vehicle to selectively secure the frame to the floor. The mounting plate is coupled to the frame and includes one or more mounting features configured to secure an electronic equipment module to the mounting plate.

Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various modular medical devices for in vivo medical procedures.

Abstract: The subject technology is directed to encoder systems and methods. According to an embodiment, the subject technology provides a magnetic encoder that comprises a first magnet and a second magnet. The first magnet comprises a first pole pair and an opening. The second magnet comprises a second pole pair and is positioned inside the opening. The magnetic encoder further comprises a first sensor that is configured to detect and generate a first signal based on the magnetic flux orientation of the first magnet and a second sensor that is configured to detect and generate a second signal based on the magnetic flux orientation of the second magnet. To achieve this feat, the first magnet and second magnet are magnetized in two separate types of magnetization (e.g., diametrical or axial magnetization) to generate two separate types of magnetic flux orientations that could be detected via the two types of magnetic sensors.

Abstract: A correction method for an estimated state-of-charge (SOC) value of a battery cell 12 estimated by a current integration method, the method including: a charge step of a battery cell 12; a determination step of determining a correction value of the estimated value based on an amount of electricity charged during a period from a start of charge of the battery cell 12 to a decrease in a current value of a charge current to a predetermined threshold I_thr; and a correction step of correcting the estimated value based on the correction value determined in the determination step.

Abstract: An IR imaging device includes an optical element receiving infrared radiation from a scene, a filter blocking IR radiation outside of a particular range of wavelengths, an array of sensor pixels to capture an image of the scene based on infrared radiation received through the optical element and filter, the array of sensor pixels comprising a first array of sensor pixels to image gas in within a first spectral bandwidth, and a second array of sensor pixel to sense IR radiation in a second spectral bandwidth where gas is not detected, a read-out integrated circuit (ROIC) and logic circuitry to generate a first image sensed by the first array and a second image sensed by the second array, and gas detection logic to detect the presence of gas in the first image.

Abstract: An image-forming apparatus includes a fixing device, a shutter, and an urging member. The fixing device includes a heater unit, and a pressure unit forming a nipping region in cooperation with the heater unit. The shutter is movable between a closing position for covering a part of the heating unit and an opening position for uncovering the part of the heating unit. The urging member is configured to urge the shutter such that: the shutter at the closing position is maintained at the closing position; and the shutter at the opening position is maintained at the opening position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a blockage performance evaluation device, and more particularly, to a blockage performance evaluation device in which a jig unit, a spray unit, and a collection unit may move and rotate independently of one another to evaluate the performance of various blockages, thereby minimizing an evaluation time, performing an accurate test, and improving evaluation reliability.

Abstract: A development device includes a development tank that stores a developer, a first screw and a second screw that convey the developer, an exhaust port through which air inside the development tank is exhausted, and a filter provided at the exhaust port. The development tank includes a first holder provided with a first screw, a second holder provided with a second screw, a partition wall that partitions the first holder and the second holder, and a first flow port and a second flow port that open the partition wall and through which the developer flows between the first holder and the second holder. A shield partitions the first holder and the exhaust port, and the second holder is connected to the exhaust port.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a combined position and sensor system comprising a stator part and rotor part, where the stator part has an AC voltage source and the rotor part is powered by inductive coupling between the stator and rotor part, and where the rotor part comprises sensor component(s), and sensor data is transmitted from the rotor part to the stator part via inductive coupling. Furthermore, a signal, which is dependent on the relative position of the stator and rotor part, is based on inductive coupling between elements on the stator and rotor. Additionally, the disclosure relates to an electric vehicle comprising the combined position and sensor system and to a method of regulating power provided by a motor control system for an electric vehicle comprising an electric motor, where the electric vehicle further comprises a combined position and sensor system.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit, a fixing unit including a rotary member pair configured to form a first nip portion, a cooling unit configured to form a second nip portion, a drive unit, an obtaining unit configured to obtain information regarding torque of the drive unit, and a control unit. In a state where the recording material is nipped by the first nip portion and the second nip portion, if the information is equal to or less than a threshold value, the control unit is configured to set a conveyance speed of the cooling unit at a first speed larger than a conveyance speed of the fixing unit, and if the information is larger than the threshold value, the control unit is configured to set the conveyance speed of the cooling unit at a second speed smaller than the conveyance speed of the fixing unit.

Abstract: A roll testing machine for roll testing toothings includes a first spindle and a second spindle, and a first master wheel, which is arranged on the first spindle. The roll testing machine allows for a more efficient testing of a shaft having two gearings by using a second master wheel, which is arranged on the first spindle.