Abstract: There is provided a mounting mechanism for a liquid container capable of suppressing a damage of a mouthpiece and enabling efficient stirring, and there is provided an ink stirring method for an ink cartridge using the mechanism. The mounting mechanism for a liquid container includes: a holder portion that fixes a mouthpiece serving as an outlet of a liquid of a liquid container in which the liquid is contained and that holds the liquid container; a set portion that has a fitting part fitted to the mouthpiece and causing the liquid to flow out of the mouthpiece; a tube that communicates with the fitting part; and a main body that is connected to the set portion by using the tube, in which the set portion is movable with respect to the main body.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to perform a program updating process without reconstructing a program using a pre-update program and an update differential program. An embedded device has a nonvolatile memory having a plurality of planes from/to which data can be read/written independently and an address translator performing address translation by using an address translation table. When an address obtained by decoding an instruction by a CPU is an address corresponding to a change part in a default program, the address translator translates the address to an address in which a differential program is disposed.

Abstract: A determination apparatus includes a difference code generation section that generates a first difference code and a second difference code, the first difference code representing a set of code pieces in a first program that are different from code pieces in a second program, the second difference code representing a set of code pieces in the second program that are different from code pieces in the first program, a logical expression derivation section that performs predetermined conversion to derive a first logical expression from the first difference code and derive a second logical expression from the second difference code, and a determination section that, depending on whether the second logical expression includes the first logical expression, determines whether the first program in a predetermined embedded device is dynamically updatable to the second program.

Abstract: In a communication system in which a relay apparatus, a terminal apparatus, and other apparatuses, which can communicate with an authentication apparatus, are coupled through a communication path, the relay apparatus, and the terminal apparatus have unique authentication information, respectively. The relay apparatus transmits its own authentication information and authentication information collected from the terminal apparatus to the authentication apparatus. The authentication apparatus determines whether the relay apparatus and the terminal apparatus are authentic apparatuses based on the received authentication information. The relay apparatus shuts down communication between itself and an apparatus determined to be unauthentic based on a result of the determination, and transmits communication control information to shut down communication with the apparatus determined to be unauthentic to the terminal apparatus.

Abstract: A determination apparatus includes a difference code generation section that generates a first difference code and a second difference code, the first difference code representing a set of code pieces in a first program that are different from code pieces in a second program, the second difference code representing a set of code pieces in the second program that are different from code pieces in the first program, a logical expression derivation section that performs predetermined conversion to derive a first logical expression from the first difference code and derive a second logical expression from the second difference code, and a determination section that, depending on whether the second logical expression includes the first logical expression, determines whether the first program in a predetermined embedded device is dynamically updatable to the second program.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to perform a program updating process without reconstructing a program using a pre-update program and an update differential program. An embedded device has a nonvolatile memory having a plurality of planes from/to which data can be read/written independently and an address translator performing address translation by using an address translation table. When an address obtained by decoding an instruction by a CPU is an address corresponding to a change part in a default program, the address translator translates the address to an address in which a differential program is disposed.

Abstract: In a communication system in which a relay apparatus, a terminal apparatus, and other apparatuses, which can communicate with an authentication apparatus, are coupled through a communication path, the relay apparatus, and the terminal apparatus have unique authentication information, respectively. The relay apparatus transmits its own authentication information and authentication information collected from the terminal apparatus to the authentication apparatus. The authentication apparatus determines whether the relay apparatus and the terminal apparatus are authentic apparatuses based on the received authentication information. The relay apparatus shuts down communication between itself and an apparatus determined to be unauthentic based on a result of the determination, and transmits communication control information to shut down communication with the apparatus determined to be unauthentic to the terminal apparatus.

Abstract: A propulsion apparatus for an endoscope includes a propulsion assembly for mounting on a tip device of the endoscope, for propulsion in a body cavity. First and second wire devices are disposed to extend from the tip device in a proximal direction, having a coil winding, for rotating to drive the propulsion assembly. First and second motors are connected with proximal ends of respectively the first and second wire devices, for rotating the first and second wire devices. A timer is actuated if a speed difference between rotational speeds of the first and second motors becomes equal to or more than a reference speed value, for measuring an elapsed time. A break detector detects breakage of the first wire device if the elapsed time becomes equal to or longer than a predetermined time. A controller controls the first and second motors in response to an output of the break detector.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system that allows an income/expense status to be understood and a production track record to be understood, and that simplifies data input. Order recording part 2 allocates an order code to an order receipt quantity, a unit price, a customer and a delivery deadline of an order received by a sales unit that is one of in-house organizations to record in a recording part 6. Track record recording part 4 records in the recording part 6 a quantity and a selling monetary value of an intermediate product processed by each manufacturing unit that is an in-house organization and passed to another in-house organization. In this regard, the track record recording part 4 allocates the order code to the order receipt quantity, the unit price, the client and the delivery deadline of an order to specify which one of the received orders the order corresponds to, to record.

Abstract: An auxiliary thrust device includes a membrane, a carrier tube, and a drive cylinder. First and second insertion holes into which first and second torque wires are inserted are formed in a wire sheath. First and second gears are fixed to tip portions of the torque wires, which protrudes from a tip of the wire sheath, respectively. The first gear fixed to the first torque wire meshes with a spur gear portion of the drive cylinder, and the second gear connected to the second torque wire meshes with the first gear. Since the respective torque wires are inserted into one wire sheath and are bent in the same shape, a frictional force generated between the first torque wire and the inner surface of the wire sheath is substantially the same as that generated between the second torque wire and the inner surface of the wire sheath.

Abstract: A propulsion assembly for mounting on a tip device of an endoscope includes a barrel sleeve having inner and outer surfaces. A flexible endless track device is disposed to extend along the inner and outer surfaces of the barrel sleeve, for endlessly moving in an axial direction, for propulsion by contacting a wall of a body cavity. A drive gear is engaged with the endless track device, for moving the same. A driving mechanism rotates the drive gear. Engaging teeth are formed on the endless track device at a predetermined pitch, arranged serially, moved by the drive gear in mesh therewith. A peripheral surface of the engaging teeth is curved without a sharp form. Furthermore, a support sleeve is disposed between the driving mechanism and the endless track device, for supporting the drive gear in a rotatable manner.

Abstract: The invention provides a system that not only calculates incomes and expenses on a really existing in-house organization (for example, Amoeba (trademark)), but also calculates incomes and expenses on a virtual in-house organization that is predetermined for each product or each service. Compensation-for-cooperation data generating means 4 refers to a compensation-for-cooperation table 8 to determine a specific virtual in-house organization that is identified in given income data, a specific really existing in-house organization that conducts corporative buying and selling with the specific virtual in-house organization, and a monetary value of the corporative buying and selling. Compiled management data generating means 6 compiles compensation-for-cooperation data and accounting data including income data and expense data on a really existing in-house organization basis to calculate a profit, thus to generate first compiled management data on a really existing in-house organization basis.

Abstract: A photographic pack includes photographic prints in one order, an order information print for the one order having index images recorded on a first side and at least a fee recorded on a second side, and a bag having at least a transparent area, and for accommodating a stack formed by superposing the order information print and the photographic prints. A non-image recording side of a first print of the photographic prints in the stack faces outward, the second side of the order information print faces outward and the rest of the photographic prints are sandwiched between the first print and the order information print. A print system includes an order receiver for receiving the one order of a customer, a fee calculator for calculating a fee, a printer for preparing the photographic prints and the order information print, and a packer for preparing the photographic pack.

Abstract: A photographic pack includes photographic prints in one order, an order information print for the one order having index images recorded on a first side and at least a fee recorded on a second side, and a bag having at least a transparent area, and for accommodating a stack formed by superposing the order information print and the photographic prints. A non-image recording side of a first print of the photographic prints in the stack faces outward, the second side of the order information print faces outward and the rest of the photographic prints are sandwiched between the first print and the order information print. A print system includes an order receiver for receiving the one order of a customer, a fee calculator for calculating a fee, a printer for preparing the photographic prints and the order information print, and a packer for preparing the photographic pack.

Abstract: A print packing apparatus eliminating checking whether or not a produced set of prints matches a medium which provides data for the set and a system for producing and packing prints with the apparatus are provided. The apparatus comprises a means for accumulating the prints per request, a means for packing the prints accumulated by the print accumulating means, a means for storing a sequence of total print requests and information on each single print request, and a means for controlling the print packing means based on the sequence and the information stored in the storing means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a print bonding apparatus having a bonding unit that bonds the bottom (back) surfaces of prints formed by an image forming apparatus to produce a double-sided print, an automatic bookbinding apparatus provided with this print bonding apparatus, and an image forming apparatus. The print bonding apparatus of the invention is provided with a distributing device that sequentially distributes photographic prints delivered by the image forming apparatus, and a bonding unit that disposes the bottom surfaces of two photographic prints distributed by the distributing device opposite to each other, aligns sides of the two photographic prints with each other and bonds them together. The invention provides a print bonding apparatus capable of bookbinding a photograph collection on demand, an automatic bookbinding apparatus, and an image forming apparatus.

Abstract: A sheet for color calibration, comprising: an output medium information patch which displays output medium information; a test pattern for color calibration; and at least one of a first reference patch which displays color information serving as a reference for color correction when the output medium information patch is read, and a second reference patch serving as a reference for correcting a feed length when the sheet for color calibration is read.

Abstract: An image recording device which cuts an elongated photosensitive material, and disposes plural rows of photosensitive material sheets in parallel, and simultaneously conveys the photosensitive material sheets. The elongated photosensitive material pulled-out from a magazine is cut by a cutter into a plurality of sheet-shaped photographic printing papers of predetermined widths. The photographic printing papers are conveyed by first conveying roller pairs to predetermined positions on a conveying path. Due to nipping of the first conveying roller pairs being released, the photographic printing papers, which have been conveyed to conveying positions of respective rows, abut a stopper such that trailing ends of the photographic printing papers are aligned. Further, due to the plurality of photographic printing papers being nipped by second roller pairs, the plurality of photographic printing papers are conveyed toward an exposure position simultaneously in plural rows on the conveying path.

Abstract: An image recording device which cuts an elongated photosensitive material, and disposes plural rows of photosensitive material sheets in parallel, and simultaneously conveys the photosensitive material sheets. The elongated photosensitive material pulled-out from a magazine is cut by a cutter into a plurality of sheet-shaped photographic printing papers of predetermined widths. The photographic printing papers are conveyed by first conveying roller pairs to predetermined positions on a conveying path. Due to nipping of the first conveying roller pairs being released, the photographic printing papers, which have been conveyed to conveying positions of respective rows, abut a stopper such that trailing ends of the photographic printing papers are aligned. Further, due to the plurality of photographic printing papers being nipped by second roller pairs, the plurality of photographic printing papers are conveyed toward an exposure position simultaneously in plural rows on the conveying path.

Abstract: An image recording device includes: a supplying section for supplying recording media; an image recording section for exposing, on the basis of digital image data, the recording media supplied from the supplying section, so as to record images on the recording media; a developing section for developing the recording media on which the images have been recorded; a drying section for drying the recording media which have been developed; and a sealing mechanism, provided between the image recording section and one of the developing section and the drying section, for preventing one of heat and vapor from one of the developing section and the drying section from entering the image recording section. The image recording section is disposed above or below the developing section.