Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a sensor that acquires first and second data groups of paper characteristics by measuring a recording medium; a processor that determines a parameter for controlling at least one of image formation and conveyance of a recording medium on a conveyance path based on the first and second data groups acquired by the sensor; an image former that forms an image on a recording medium conveyed on the conveyance path based on the parameter. The processor compares the first and second paper characteristic data groups, the first paper characteristic data group has been measured at a first time period and the second paper characteristic data group has been measured at a second time period nearer to a present time than the first time period, and the processor controls the image formation based on a the comparison result.

Abstract: A parameter determination apparatus includes: a first hardware processor that acquires a value related to a plurality of types of sheet physical properties; a second hardware processor that specifies at least any of a sheet type or a basis weight based on an acquired value related to a sheet physical property; and a third hardware processor that specifies a parameter related to sheet processing without specifying at least any of the sheet type or the basis weight, based on an acquired value related to a sheet physical property.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle (1) provided with a differential mechanism (3) that applies a torque difference to left and right wheels (5) and two electric motors (2) coupled to the differential mechanism (3), the control system including: two control units (11, 12) being connected to each other via high-speed communication means and each controlling one of the two electric motors (2); a first rotation speed sensor (26R) that detects a first rotation speed of a first electric motor (2R) of the two electric motors (2) and outputs the first rotation speed to the two control units (11, 12); a second rotation speed sensor (26L) that detects a second rotation speed of a second electric motor (2L) of the two electric motors (2) and outputs the second rotation speed to the two control units (11, 12); and a superordinate control unit (10) that calculates demanded torques of the two electric motors (2) based on vehicle information of the vehicle (1).

Abstract: [Problem] The provision of a cleaning apparatus that is useful in the cleaning of an original plate that is used when forming a pattern on top of a substrate. [Means for solving the problem] A cleaning apparatus configured to clean an original plate that is used when forming a pattern in an imprint material on top of a substrate; wherein the cleaning apparatus comprises an irradiating unit configured to release plasma onto a first side of the original plate; and a heating unit configured to radiate heat onto a second side of the original plate, and heat the original plate; and wherein the irradiating unit and the heating unit are disposed such that the original plate is interposed between the irradiating unit and the heating unit.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing a filler-resin composite including (a) preparing a filler assembly in which a plurality of fillers are assembled, (b) impregnating at least one end in the thickness direction of the filler assembly with a first polymer soluble in liquid to produce a first polymer layer, (c) impregnating a portion of the filler assembly other than the one end in the thickness direction with a second polymer insoluble to the liquid to produce a second polymer layer, and (d) dissolving the first polymer layer impregnated at at least an end in the thickness direction of the filler assembly in the liquid to remove the first polymer layer.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube composite material includes a fixture sheet having a front side and a back side, and a carbon nanotube array sheet embedded in or bonded to both front and back sides of the fixture sheet.

Abstract: A converting device includes an acquisitor that acquires, from a first media sensor, first detection data constituted by a measurement result of one or more paper physical properties obtained by measuring a recording medium, a converter that converts the acquired first detection data into conversion data being information on a basis of a measurement result of a second media sensor; and an output unit that outputs conversion data converted by the converter.

Abstract: A parameter determination apparatus includes: a hardware processor that: acquires a value related to a plurality of types of sheet physical properties; and determines a parameter related to sheet processing from an acquired value related to the plurality of types of sheet physical properties, based on a program using at least any of a learning function including artificial intelligence or a statistical method.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a sensor that acquires first and second data groups of paper characteristics by measuring a recording medium; a processor that determines a parameter for controlling at least one of image formation and conveyance of a recording medium on a conveyance path based on the first and second data groups acquired by the sensor; an image former that forms an image on a recording medium conveyed on the conveyance path based on the parameter. The processor compares the first and second paper characteristic data groups, the first paper characteristic data group has been measured at a first time period and the second paper characteristic data group has been measured at a second time period nearer to a present time than the first time period, and the processor controls the image formation based on a the comparison result.

Abstract: A parameter determination apparatus includes: a first hardware processor that acquires a value related to a plurality of types of sheet physical properties; a second hardware processor that specifies at least any of a sheet type or a basis weight based on an acquired value related to a sheet physical property; and a third hardware processor that specifies a parameter related to sheet processing without specifying at least any of the sheet type or the basis weight, based on an acquired value related to a sheet physical property.

Abstract: Provided is a recording medium detection device which prevents a recording medium from jamming. The device comprises: a first roller and a second roller which nip and transport a recording medium; a roller shaft which rotatably supports the second roller; a shaft support; and a displacement detector. The shaft support supports the roller shaft movably in the thickness direction of the recording medium. The displacement detector detects displacement of the second roller in the thickness direction. The shaft support further supports the second roller movably in the transportation direction of the recording medium through the roller shaft.

Abstract: Provided is a recording medium detection device which prevents the decline in productivity. The recording medium detection device comprises a first detecting section and a second detecting section. The first detecting section performs a first adjustment process and makes a detection of a recording medium being transported. The second detecting section is located more downstream than the first detecting section in the transportation direction of the recording medium, performs a second adjustment process which takes a longer time than the first adjustment process, and makes a detection of the recording medium being transported.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube composite material includes a fixture sheet having a front side and a back side, and a carbon nanotube array sheet embedded in or bonded to both front and back sides of the fixture sheet.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube composite material includes a fixture sheet having a front side and a back side, and a carbon nanotube array sheet embedded in or bonded to both front and back sides of the fixture sheet.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing a filler-resin composite including (a) preparing a filler assembly in which a plurality of fillers are assembled, (b) impregnating at least one end in the thickness direction of the filler assembly with a first polymer soluble in liquid to produce a first polymer layer, (c) impregnating a portion of the filler assembly other than the one end in the thickness direction with a second polymer insoluble to the liquid to produce a second polymer layer, and (d) dissolving the first polymer layer impregnated at at least an end in the thickness direction of the filler assembly in the liquid to remove the first polymer layer.

Abstract: A method for uplifting a carbon nanotube structure including a fixture sheet and a carbon nanotube array, wherein in the carbon nanotube array, a plurality of carbon nanotubes removed from a growth substrate are aligned in a predetermined direction, and at least a portion of the plurality of carbon nanotubes is embedded in or bonded to the fixture sheet, the method including the steps of: preparing a carbon nanotube structure, in which at least a portion of the plurality of carbon nanotubes is fallen down so as to lie one above another relative to the fixture sheet, attaching an adhesive tape to the carbon nanotube array, and removing the adhesive tape from the carbon nanotube array to uplift the plurality of carbon nanotubes relative to the fixture sheet.

Abstract: A method of producing a high-density carbon nanotube aggregate includes the steps of: preparing a carbon nanotube array including a plurality of carbon nanotubes aligned on a substrate and oriented vertically to the substrate; and heating the carbon nanotube array to 2,600° C. or higher.

Abstract: A filler-resin composite includes a filler layer in which filler is assembled, a resin layer in which resin is charged in at least one end portion of the filler layer in the thickness direction and a distal end of the one end portion of the filler layer is exposed, and a release member laminated on the resin layer, wherein the release member can be released from the resin layer.

Abstract: A method for uplifting a carbon nanotube structure including a fixture sheet and a carbon nanotube array, wherein in the carbon nanotube array, a plurality of carbon nanotubes removed from a growth substrate are aligned in a predetermined direction, and at least a portion of the plurality of carbon nanotubes is embedded in or bonded to the fixture sheet, the method including the steps of: preparing a carbon nanotube structure, in which at least a portion of the plurality of carbon nanotubes is fallen down so as to lie one above another relative to the fixture sheet, attaching an adhesive tape to the carbon nanotube array, and removing the adhesive tape from the carbon nanotube array to uplift the plurality of carbon nanotubes relative to the fixture sheet.

Abstract: By registering a set range and a sound type which are not subject to detection of an abnormal sound in advance, a PC performs an alert notification in a case of detecting a sound which is regarded as an abnormal sound, and does not perform an alert notification in a case of detecting a sound which is not regarded as an abnormal sound. That is, in a target area such as a hotel lobby, a sound output from a television provided therein, a water sound emitted by a fountain, and the like are no longer erroneously detected as an abnormal sound. Further, the PC forms the directivity of sound data in a direction toward an actual position corresponding to a designated position on an image of a sound pickup area displayed on a display.