Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a plurality of image forming units configured to form images using toners of a plurality of colors, the plurality of image forming units including a first image forming unit configured to form an image using a first toner, and a second image forming unit configured to form an image using a second toner different from the first toner, an image bearing member configured to bear the images formed by the plurality of image forming units, a conveying member configured to convey a sheet to a nip portion for transferring the images on the image bearing member onto the sheet, and a controller configured to control the plurality of image forming units to form a detection image for detecting an image density.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit configured to form an image, a conveyance unit configured to convey a sheet on which a test image has been formed, a sensor configured to read the test image on the sheet, while the sheet is being conveyed by the conveyance unit, and a controller. The controller causes the image forming unit to form a test image on each of a first sheet and a second sheet succeeding the first sheet, and based on a reading result of the test image on the first sheet read by the sensor and a reading result of the test image on the second sheet read by the sensor, suppresses density unevenness, in a conveyance direction in which the sheet is conveyed, of the image to be formed by the image forming unit.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a conveyor configured to convey a sheet in a first direction, an image forming unit configured to form an image on the sheet conveyed by the conveyor, the image forming unit including a first image forming unit configured to form an image of a first color, and a second image forming unit configured to form an image of a second color different from the first color, a reader configured to read a measurement image formed on a sheet by the image forming unit, the measurement image including a first measurement image and a second measurement image each including a first pattern image of the first color and a second pattern image of the second color.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image former configured to form an image on a sheet, a conveyance path through which a sheet having a pattern image formed thereon by the image former is to be conveyed, a reading sensor configured to read the sheet having the pattern image formed thereon during conveyance of the sheet through the conveyance path, and a controller configured to suppress image density unevenness in a conveying direction of an image to be formed by the image former, wherein the image density unevenness is suppressed based on a reading result of the pattern image read by the reading sensor and a reading result obtained by reading, by the reading sensor, a plurality of positions in the conveying direction of the sheet conveyed through the conveyance path.

Abstract: Provided is a nickel-containing hydroxide coated with cobalt, having a coating layer containing cobalt oxyhydroxide formed on a nickel-containing hydroxide, in which an average circularity of particles having particle diameters equal to or more than a particle diameter at a cumulative volume percentage of 50% (D50) within a range of 0.900 or more and 0.990 or less.

Abstract: An apparatus forms a test image for a first density calibration, amplifies a first signal from a sensor based on a result of receiving a reflected light from a test image for the first density calibration, and performs the first density calibration based on the amplified first signal by an amplifier. The apparatus forms a test image for a second density calibration, amplifies a second signal from the sensor based on a result of receiving a reflected light from the test image for the second density calibration, and performs the second density calibration based on the amplified second signal by the amplifier. A gain of the second signal is higher than that of the first signal.

Abstract: An operation unit for a construction machine includes an operation part configured to be operated to input a direction for operating the construction machine. When a first direction is input through the operation part, the operation part is configured to present a second direction corresponding to the first direction to an operator operating the operation part.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member and a developer bearing member. A first period is from when rotational drive of the developer bearing member is started until increased to a speed at which the image forming apparatus performs image forming. A first absolute value of a difference between a developer bearing member surface potential Vdc and an image bearing member surface potential Vd, as determined when the image bearing member is facing the developer bearing member, is obtained during the first period. The value |Vdc?Vd| obtained during the first period is smaller than the value |Vdc?Vd| obtained after the first period. During the first period, the image bearing member surface potential Vd at the facing position is a first potential and, after the first period, the image bearing member surface potential Vd at the facing position becomes a second potential different from the first potential.

Abstract: An operation unit for a construction machine includes an operation part configured to be operated to input a direction for operating the construction machine. When a first direction is input through the operation part, the operation part is configured to present a second direction corresponding to the first direction to an operator operating the operation part.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member and a developer bearing member. A first period is from when rotational drive of the developer bearing member is started until increased to a speed at which the image forming apparatus performs image forming. A first absolute value of a difference between a developer bearing member surface potential Vdc and an image bearing member surface potential Vd, as determined when the image bearing member is facing the developer bearing member, is obtained during the first period. The value |Vdc?Vd| obtained during the first period is smaller than the value |Vdc?Vd| obtained after the first period. During the first period, the image bearing member surface potential Vd at the facing position is a first potential and, after the first period, the image bearing member surface potential Vd at the facing position becomes a second potential different from the first potential.

Abstract: A speed reducer includes a reduction mechanism, which includes an internal gear and an external gear meshing with the internal gear, and a first member, and transmits rotating motion decelerated by the reduction mechanism to a driven member. The speed reducer includes a protection member disposed between the first member and the driven member. The first member is formed of a material having specific gravity lower than at least one of the internal gear and the external gear and hardness lower than the driven member. The protection member is formed of a material having hardness higher than the first member.

Abstract: A speed reducer includes a reduction mechanism, which includes an internal gear and an external gear meshing with the internal gear, and a first member, and transmits rotating motion decelerated by the reduction mechanism to a driven member. The speed reducer includes a protection member disposed between the first member and the driven member. The first member is formed of a material having specific gravity lower than at least one of the internal gear and the external gear and hardness lower than the driven member. The protection member is formed of a material having hardness higher than the first member.

Abstract: This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for treating or preventing synucleinopathy comprising a compound represented by formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for treating or preventing synucleinopathy comprising a compound represented by formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: In an interface apparatus for presenting a force sense at a remote place or in a virtual space to a user, the number of motors for exerting force upon fingers of the user is decreased. The interface apparatus includes a first arm and a second arm for being attached to the thumb and a finger other than the thumb, respectively. A motor includes a motor main body supported for rotation, and a rotary shaft that relatively rotates with respect to the motor main body. The rotary shaft is connected to the second arm. The motor main body is connected to the first arm so as to impart rotation thereof to the first arm.

Abstract: In an interface apparatus for presenting a force sense at a remote place or in a virtual space to a user, the number of motors for exerting force upon fingers of the user is decreased. The interface apparatus includes a first arm and a second arm for being attached to the thumb and a finger other than the thumb, respectively. A motor includes a motor main body supported for rotation, and a rotary shaft that relatively rotates with respect to the motor main body. The rotary shaft is connected to the second arm. The motor main body is connected to the first arm so as to impart rotation thereof to the first arm.

Abstract: A weight sensor includes a deformable body, a first strain resistor provided on an outer side surface of the deformable body, and a pressing member applying a load to the deformable body. The deformable body includes a tubular portion having a tubular shape extending along a center axis and surrounding the center axis, and a projection projecting from an inner surface of the tubular portion. The pressing member moves along the center axis so as to apply a moment to the tubular portion. The resistances of the strain resistors change greatly, allowing the weight sensor to measure a load with high sensitivity.

Abstract: A system for controlling performance of an internal combustion engine. The system may include an internal combustion engine having an exhaust system for processing gases exhausted from the internal combustion engine. The exhaust system may be comprised of at least one mixing device, at least one emission control device, and a delivery apparatus for delivering an agent affecting operation of the emission control device into the exhaust system. The at least one mixing device may be located downstream of the internal combustion engine and upstream of the at least one emission control device, and the delivery apparatus may be located upstream of the emission control device. The system may include a controller to adjust at least one engine parameter in relation to an operating condition of the mixing device.

Abstract: A method is provided for purifying exhaust gas from an engine having an exhaust passage with a selective reducing catalyst and an oxidation catalyst upstream of the selective reducing catalyst. The method calculates an amount of NOx that flows into the selective reducing catalyst; sets an amount of an additive agent to be supplied to the selective reducing catalyst based on the calculated amount of NOx; determines a degradation degree of the oxidation catalyst; determines whether a correction to the amount of the additive agent is necessary based on the determined degradation degree of the oxidation catalyst; corrects the amount of the additive agent to be supplied when the correction is necessary; and supplies the additive agent to the selective reducing catalyst in the corrected amount if the amount is determined to be corrected and in the uncorrected amount if the amount is determined not to be corrected.

Abstract: A weight sensor includes a deformable body, a first strain resistor provided on an outer side surface of the deformable body, and a pressing member applying a load to the deformable body. The deformable body includes a tubular portion having a tubular shape extending along a center axis and surrounding the center axis, and a projection projecting from an inner surface of the tubular portion. The pressing member moves along the center axis so as to apply a moment to the tubular portion. The resistances of the strain resistors change greatly, allowing the weight sensor to measure a load with high sensitivity.