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.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a sensor includes a base, a fixed electrode, a first fixed portion, a first support portion, and a movable portion supported by the first support portion. The base includes first and second regions. The fixed electrode and the first fixed portion are fixed to the first region and the second region, respectively. The first support portion is connected to the first fixed portion, and includes a first support layer, a first layer, and a second layer. The first layer is provided between the first support layer and at least a part of the second layer in a first direction from the first support layer to the second layer. The first layer includes oxygen and a first element including at least one selected from the group consisting of Pt, Pd and Ti. The second layer includes oxygen and a second element different from the first element.

Abstract: A camera mounting system for a vehicle. The camera mounting system comprises a base mount configured to be coupled with an exterior surface of the vehicle. The base mount includes an interior space. The camera mounting system additionally comprises a sub-housing received within the interior space of the base mount. The sub-housing is configured to rotate within the base mount. The camera mounting system additionally comprises a camera configured to be removably mounted to the sub-housing. As such, when the camera is mounted to the sub-housing, the camera is configured to rotate in conjunction with the sub-housing. The camera mounting system additionally comprises at least one damper configured to permit a position of the camera to translate toward the sub-housing in response to an external object impacting the camera. The camera mounting system further comprises at least one attitude sensor configured to sense an orientation of the camera.

Abstract: A HEMP enclosure includes a recessed coaxial connector interface. The connector interface is located at the bottom of a metallic tube in the chassis wall that functions as a waveguide below cutoff (WBC). The WBC attenuates the electromagnetic pulse threat signal to a benign level when the transmitter enclosure is not inserted for testing. Internal to the chassis, the connector interface includes an omni-directional antenna. A transmitter enclosure includes a wand to plug the transmitter into the connected interface. The transmitter generates an RF signal at a desired frequency range that is then transmitted via a coaxial cable in the wand to the antenna in the chassis.

Abstract: The present invention provides an efficient ultrasonic phased array phase shift migration imaging method for the defect in a multi-layer structure, including the following steps: (1) transforming full matrix capture data of a multi-layer structure to a frequency-wavenumber domain by means of three-dimensional fast Fourier transform; (2) for any non-traversed layer in the multi-layer structure, extrapolating a surface wave field of the multi-layer structure to an upper interface of the non-traversed layer, to obtain wave field information of the non-traversed layer; (3) according to the obtained wave field information, performing focus imaging on the non-traversed layer in the frequency-wavenumber domain; and (4) repeating the steps (2) and (3), until all layers are traversed, to obtain an imaging result of the multi-layer structure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are scientific instrument support systems, as well as related methods, computing devices, and computer-readable media. For example, in some embodiments, a scientific instrument support apparatus includes evaluation logic to identify a first syringe has a bent needle, a bent plunger, a blocked needle, or a stuck plunger; syringe logic to switch from the first syringe to a second syringe; and reporting logic to notify a user of a syringe problem.

Abstract: An aperture module includes a base plate configured to have a central opening and include a pivot pin protruding from one corner area of the base plate, a pair of first blades configured to pivot about the pivot pin to form a first aperture diameter smaller than a diameter of the central opening, a pair of second blades configured to pivot about the pivot pin to form a second aperture diameter smaller than the first aperture diameter, a cover plate, comprising a cover guide slot, configured to cover the pair of first blades and the pair of second blades positioned on the base plate, and an aperture driver, comprising a driving pin coupled to a blade slot disposed in either one of the pair of first blades or the pair of second blades and the cover guide slot and configured to move along the cover guide slot.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus including an image forming unit, a fixing unit, a reading unit, a reference member, and a controller is described. The image forming unit forms an image and a detection image on a sheet. The detection image is used for detecting geometric characteristics of an image to be formed on a sheet by the image forming unit. The fixing unit fixes the image and the detection image formed by the image forming unit on the sheet. The reading unit reads the detection image on the sheet. The controller adjusts geometric characteristics of the image to be formed on a sheet based on a reading result of the detection image by the reading unit, and controls the reading unit to read the reference member and executes shading correction based on a reading result of the reference member.

Abstract: An electric submersible pumping system includes one or more sensors, a sensor module configured to receive and process data from the one or more sensors, and a data memory unit configured to store data received from the one or more sensors. The data memory unit can be used for storing data using methods that shift the frequency at which information is recorded from the sensors. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of recording data from a sensor within the pumping system at a first frequency, detecting the occurrence of a frequency shifting event, and recording data from the sensor at a second frequency that is higher than the first frequency. The measurement data can be stored in volatile or non-volatile memory to create a record of high resolution measurement data surrounding a frequency shifting event.

Abstract: A radiofrequency detector comprises a squarer circuit comprising first and second branches coupled between a voltage supply and ground, the first branch comprising at least a first squarer transistor receiving a RF sinusoidal input voltage, the first squarer transistor being coupled to the voltage supply through a respective load, the second branch comprising a second reference transistor being coupled to the voltage supply through a respective load, an output voltage being formed at an output node of the first branch and a reference voltage being formed at a respective output node coupled to the load of the second branch, a squared voltage being obtained by a difference voltage of the output voltage and reference voltage, wherein the circuit is configured to feed back to a control electrode of the second reference transistor a feedback signal that is a function of the difference voltage.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image forming mechanism configured to form a developer image and transfer the formed developer image onto a medium and a fixing unit. The fixing unit includes a fixing member that contacts the medium the developer image is transferred onto, a heat source arranged to supply heat to the fixing member, a first temperature sensor that detects a temperature of a first region, and a second temperature sensor that detects a temperature of a second region of the fixing member. The image forming apparatus includes a controller that outputs information indicating an abnormality of the temperature detected by the first or the second temperature sensor, based on a difference between a first and a second estimation value. The first estimation value is an estimate of a temperature of the first region. The second estimation value is an estimate of a temperature of the second region.

Abstract: A test system for a plurality of separable test objects, including a feeding device for the plurality of test objects, a conveying device with a conveying path for the plurality of test objects, a test station for inserting a test unit, an ejection device, a data transmission device and a first data interface. The feeding device is arranged and located in such a way that the plurality of test objects can be fed to the conveying device at a feeding position by the feeding device during operation of the test system. The test station is located at a testing position on the conveying path in a conveying direction downstream of the feeding position. The test station is arranged so that the test unit can be interchangeably connected to the test station, and the ejection device is located on the conveying path in the conveying direction downstream of the testing position.

Abstract: A developer storage device that stores developer includes a frame having an internal space and an inlet, a partition portion for partitioning the internal space into first and second chambers, the partition portion including a communication port through which the first and second chamber communicate, a conveyance portion arranged in the internal space and configured to convey the developer, and a detection unit detecting an amount of the developer stored in the first chamber. When the amount of the developer in the first chamber is less than a predetermined value, the developer is conveyed to a far side portion of the first chamber by the conveyance portion. When the detection unit detects that the amount of the developer in the first chamber reaches the predetermined value or more, the conveyance portion conveys the developer to the second chamber.