Abstract: A document information management device or the like is obtained which is capable of effectively performing search for documents by utilizing attribute-related information for document information management. The device includes a document information management device for managing document information, which comprises a document-related information management section that analyzes, acquires and manages relevance information between documents as the document information, and an attribute-related information management section that analyzes, acquires and manages relevance information between attributes of the documents as the document information.

Abstract: A capacitor charging semiconductor apparatus including a plurality of serially connected capacitors to be charged. A direct current source is applied to the plurality of capacitors. A plurality of bypass transistors is provided to bypass charge current supplied to the plurality of capacitors when a voltage of a capacitor exceeds a prescribed reference level. A plurality of parallel monitor circuits is provided to control the plurality of bypass transistors to equally charge the plurality of capacitors. A plurality of capacitor connection terminals is connected to both ends and intersections of the plurality of capacitors. A plurality of transistor connection terminals is connected to the plurality of control terminals of the bypass transistor. A prescribed number of capacitors is optionally charged by increasingly shorting a number of capacitor connection terminals from the highest and lower voltage side capacitor connection terminals.

Abstract: A resin composition, substrate material, sheet, laminated board, resin-bearing copper foil, copper-clad laminate, TAB tape, printed circuit board, prepreg and adhesive sheet are provided which exhibit improved physical properties, dimensional stability, heat resistance and flame retardance, particularly high-temperature physical properties. A resin composition containing 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin and 0.1-65 parts by weight of an inorganic compound, the resin composition having a mean linear expansion coefficient (?2) of 1.0×10?3 [° C.?1] or below over the temperature range from a temperature 10° C. higher than a glass transition temperature of the resin composition to a temperature 50° C. higher than the glass transition temperature of the resin composition.

Abstract: A resin composition, substrate material, sheet, laminated board, resin-bearing copper foil, copper-clad laminate, TAB tape, printed board, prepreg and adhesive sheet are provided which exhibit improved mechanical properties, dimensional stability, heat resistance and flame retardance, particularly high-temperature physical properties. A resin composition containing 100 parts by weight of a thermosetting resin and 0.1-65 parts by weight of an inorganic compound, the resin composition having a mean linear expansion coefficient (?2) of up to 17×10?3 [° C.?1] over the temperature range from a temperature 10° C. higher than a glass transition temperature of the resin composition to a temperature 50° C. higher than the glass transition temperature of the resin composition.

Abstract: Integration and terminal arrangement of serially-connected parallel monitor circuits, capable of monitoring the terminal voltages of serially-connected capacitors, are disclosed. A semiconductor device has a predetermined number of parallel monitor circuits, corresponding to a number of capacitors existing in the system. The semiconductor device includes a number of capacitor terminals and transistor terminals distributed on a capacitor side surface or a capacitor side, and a number of connector terminals distributed on the side surface opposite to the capacitor side surface or the side opposite to the capacitor side.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an image reading apparatus provided with an automatic document feeder (hereinafter referred to as an ADF). The apparatus enables registration of image data as one piece of data even when a document is read as a number of bundles (each bundle includes at least one page and is not more than the loading capacity of the ADF). Owing to this, when document images are divided into two or more bundles for successive reading, different read settings can be determined for the different bundles.

Abstract: A system and method for managing documents includes storing a first document having a first style in a document repository, creating an identification (ID) associated with the first document, providing a discernment information table, the discernment information table including the ID associated with the first document, and providing a related information table, the related information table including the ID and related information of the first document, the related information including at least an operational history of the first document.

Abstract: A capacitor charging circuit and method including a plurality of serially connected capacitors and parallel monitor circuits connected in parallel on a one-to-one basis to the capacitors. Each one of parallel monitor circuits applies a direct-current source voltage to a capacitor and bypasses a charge current of the capacitor when the charge voltage of the capacitor exceeds a reference voltage. Each of the parallel monitor circuits includes a reference voltage circuit, a voltage detecting circuit, a comparator, a bypass switching circuit, and a voltage limiter. The reference voltage circuit generates the reference voltage. The voltage detecting circuit detects the charge voltage of the capacitor. The comparator compares the reference voltage with an output voltage from the voltage detecting circuit and controls the bypass switching circuit to bypass the charge voltage using the voltage limiter to limit a voltage applied to the bypass switching circuit.

Abstract: A charge/discharge protection apparatus of the present invention includes a switch provided on a charge/discharge current line, the charge/discharge current line being connected to a secondary battery of a battery pack. A charge-state overcurrent detector outputs a control signal when a charge-state overcurrent condition of the battery is detected in a charge state of the battery pack. A control unit sets the switch in OFF state to cut off connection between the charge/discharge current line and the battery in response to the control signal output by the charge-state overcurrent detector. The charge/discharge protection apparatus has a capability to detect the charge-state overcurrent condition of the battery, and protects the secondary battery from being damaged due to the charge-state overcurrent condition.

Abstract: When customization is requested for MFP 1a, whether customization is already executed, is determined. When not executed, one or multiple control module to realize the customization is generated. The generated control module is supplied to MFP 1a, and stored at the same time. When executed, one or multiple control module to realize the customization among the stored control modules, is supplied to MFP 1a.

Abstract: A detecting section 21 detects a conceptual meaning of a respective operation performed upon the execution of a plurality of application programs 11, 12, . . . The result of each detection is stored as respective operation history information in a history information level 32.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an image reading apparatus provided with an automatic document feeder (hereinafter referred to as an ADF). The apparatus enables registration of image data as one piece of data even when a document is read as a number of bundles (each bundle includes at least one page and is not more than the loading capacity of the ADF). Owing to this, when document images are divided into two or more bundles for successive reading, different read settings can be determined for the different bundles.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus receives, from a server connected to a network, a notification that a module operating units composing the apparatus can be added. The apparatus requests distribution of a program including the module to the server. Further, when a function of the module can be realized from information of the module stored in each hierarchy composing the program of the apparatus acquired each predetermined period and information of main and option devices, the server transmits program distributing information including the module. The device stores the module in an area of a predetermined hierarchy on the basis of the program distributing information.

Abstract: Processes from the scanning of a document in a preset scan mode to a process executed for the scanned image are set as scan jobs. When an icon associated with the scan job is selected, the scan job is executed. Thereby, the processes from the scanning of the document to the process executed for the scanned image can be automatically executed by selecting the associated icons, and the user operations are simplified and made easier.

Abstract: A charge/discharge protection circuit prevents a charge control FET from being overheated or ignited so as to improve safety by preventing an oscillating operation of the charge control FET, which is connected to a charge path of a secondary battery in series so as to cut off a charge current. A discharge control FET is connected to the charge path in series so as to cut off a discharge current from the secondary battery. A latch circuit latches an overcharge detection signal output from an overcharge detection circuit and outputs a signal so as to control the charge control FET. A delay circuit delays the discharge over-current detection signal and supplies the delayed discharge over-current detection signal to the discharge control FET. A reset circuit resets the latch circuit so as to turn on the charge control FET when a discharge over-current is detected and an overcharge is not detected.

Abstract: In a data processing system in which data to be processed is managed as processing-object data, and the processing-object data is processed in response to a designation, there are provided: data management means for managing the processing-object data together with processing-object attribute information indicative of an attribute thereof; processing designation means for designating a processing with respect to the processing-object data through a dialog performed with the user; processing execution means for executing a processing of the processing-object data in response to a designation performed by the processing designation means; and first processing result forecasting means for executing, when the dialog is performed, a forecast on a result of the processing by comparing processing-subject attribute information, which indicates an attribute of a processing to be executed by the processing execution means, with the processing-object attribute information, and for outputting to the user forecast notific

Abstract: In this invention, a digital copying machine to be connected to a network feeds originals in each document unit for each sheet by use of an ADF to read the images of the originals and prints the read images in each document unit for each page in a printing form selected by the user. Therefore, a plurality of original images read in each document unit can be effectively confirmed in accordance with the purpose of the user on the spot where the reading operation is effected. Further, the actual concentration can be adjusted while observing reduced images on the confirmation sheet and inputting of an actual image and inputting for correction can be easily attained. In a case where a specified page among a plurality of originals is scanned again, all of the originals are set on the original table of the ADF without extracting the specified page from the originals and the specified page can be scanned again. Therefore, the pages of the originals can be kept in order.

Abstract: A charge/discharge protection apparatus of the present invention includes a switch provided on a charge/discharge current line, the charge/discharge current line being connected to a secondary battery of a battery pack. A charge-state overcurrent detector outputs a control signal when a charge-state overcurrent condition of the battery is detected in a charge state of the battery pack. A control unit sets the switch in OFF state to cut off connection between the charge/discharge current line and the battery in response to the control signal output by the charge-state overcurrent detector. The charge/discharge protection apparatus has a capability to detect the charge-state overcurrent condition of the battery, and protects the secondary battery from being damaged due to the charge-state overcurrent condition.

Abstract: A charge/discharge protection circuit prevents a charge control FET from being overheated or ignited so as to improve safety by preventing an oscillating operation of the charge control FET, which is connected to a charge path of a secondary battery in series so as to cut off a charge current. A discharge control FET is connected to the charge path in series so as to cut off a discharge current from the secondary battery. A latch circuit latches an overcharge detection signal output from an overcharge detection circuit and outputs a signal so as to control the charge control FET. A delay circuit delays the discharge over-current detection signal and supplies the delayed discharge over-current detection signal to the discharge control FET. A reset circuit resets the latch circuit so as to turn on the charge control FET when a discharge over-current is detected and an overcharge is not detected.

Abstract: The present invention has for its object to provide an ester elastomer having a high block of the hard and soft segment components, high flexibility, and good mechanical properties at high temperature, particularly high temperature creep resistance and a process for producing said ester elastomer.