Abstract: An apparatus includes a first authentication unit that performs an authentication process for determining whether an external apparatus is a predetermined external apparatus, a second authentication unit that performs an authentication process for determining whether a battery connected to the external apparatus is a predetermined battery, and a control unit that permits the battery to be discharged but restricts the battery from being charged regardless of whether the battery is the predetermined battery, in a case where the external apparatus is not authenticated as the predetermined external apparatus.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a connection unit and a control unit. The control unit enables a power supply path for supplying power from a first battery connected to an external device to the electronic device and enables a power supply path for supplying power from a second battery connected to the external device to a predetermined functional unit of the external device, in a case where the first battery or the second battery connected to the external device is not charged. The control unit disables a power supply path for supplying power from the second battery connected to the external device to the predetermined functional unit and enables a power supply path for supplying power from the electronic device to the first battery or the second battery, in a case where the first battery or the second battery connected to the external device is charged.

Abstract: A multi-copter on which a camera with a distance to a focal plane where the camera is in focus fixed at d is mounted detects a position of an inspection overhead line when moving to an image capture start point above the inspection overhead line, and moves to a shooting end point immediately above the inspection overhead line while capturing images of the inspection overhead line at the lower side using the camera while keeping an altitude difference d with the inspection overhead line.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a connection unit and a control unit. The control unit enables a power supply path for supplying power from a first battery connected to an external device to the electronic device and enables a power supply path for supplying power from a second battery connected to the external device to a predetermined functional unit of the external device, in a case where the first battery or the second battery connected to the external device is not charged. The control unit disables a power supply path for supplying power from the second battery connected to the external device to the predetermined functional unit and enables a power supply path for supplying power from the electronic device to the first battery or the second battery, in a case where the first battery or the second battery connected to the external device is charged.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first authentication unit that performs an authentication process for determining whether an external apparatus is a predetermined external apparatus, a second authentication unit that performs an authentication process for determining whether a battery connected to the external apparatus is a predetermined battery, and a control unit that permits the battery to be discharged but restricts the battery from being charged regardless of whether the battery is the predetermined battery, in a case where the external apparatus is not authenticated as the predetermined external apparatus.

Abstract: A multi-copter on which a camera with a distance to a focal plane where the camera is in focus fixed at d is mounted detects a position of an inspection overhead line when moving to an image capture start point above the inspection overhead line, and moves to a shooting end point immediately above the inspection overhead line while capturing images of the inspection overhead line at the lower side using the camera while keeping an altitude difference d with the inspection overhead line.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus which is capable of suppressing damages to a plurality of photosensitive drums and an intermediate transfer belt, and reducing loads on drive sources of the photosensitive drums and the intermediate transfer belt, during control for making the respective rotational phases of the photosensitive drums in phase. The intermediate transfer belt is driven for rotation in a state in contact with the photosensitive drums. Sensors detect the rotational speeds of the photosensitive drums and the intermediate transfer belt. Control sections control the rotational speeds and rotational phases of the photosensitive drums based on the results of detections by the sensors. When each control section performs rotational phase control, a limiter thereof limits the speed difference between the associated photosensitive drum and the intermediate transfer belt when the speed difference exceeds a predetermined range.

Abstract: A sheet processing device is provided which is adapted to process bundles of sheets, each bundle defined by opposing first and second bundle edges, each bundle including a sealing sheet having a larger size than the sheets which form the bundle, the sealing sheet including a sealing portion which projects away from the second bundle edge. The device includes an abutting member adapted to abut against the first bundle edge; a folding unit adapted to fold the bundle between the first and second bundle edges; and a processing unit adapted to seal the bundle using the sealing portion of the sealing sheet, wherein the sealing portion is overlapped over the second and first bundle edges to form a seal.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus which is capable of suppressing damages to a plurality of photosensitive drums and an intermediate transfer belt, and reducing loads on drive sources of the photosensitive drums and the intermediate transfer belt, during control for making the respective rotational phases of the photosensitive drums in phase. The intermediate transfer belt is driven for rotation in a state in contact with the photosensitive drums. Sensors detect the rotational speeds of the photosensitive drums and the intermediate transfer belt. Control sections control the rotational speeds and rotational phases of the photosensitive drums based on the results of detections by the sensors. When each control section performs rotational phase control, a limiter thereof limits the speed difference between the associated photosensitive drum and the intermediate transfer belt when the speed difference exceeds a predetermined range.

Abstract: A sheet processing device is provided which is adapted to process bundles of sheets, each bundle defined by opposing first and second bundle edges, each bundle including a sealing sheet having a larger size than the sheets which form the bundle, the sealing sheet including a sealing portion which projects away from the second bundle edge. The device includes an abutting member adapted to abut against the first bundle edge; a folding unit adapted to fold the bundle between the first and second bundle edges; and a processing unit adapted to seal the bundle using the sealing portion of the sealing sheet, wherein the sealing portion is overlapped over the second and first bundle edges to form a seal.

Abstract: Shading correction data used in an image reading apparatus for shading-correcting image data obtained by reading an original image by a line sensor is acquired. A defect position on a white reference plate and a defect correction coefficient for correcting shading correction data at this defect position are obtained, and the shading correction data at the defect position is corrected by using the defect correction coefficient. Shading correction is performed by using the corrected shading correction data.

Abstract: A first reversing inlet path and a second reversing inlet path are branched from a path for transporting a sheet having an image formed thereon by a printer unit. A first reversing path and a second reversing path are connected respectively to the first reversing inlet path and the second reversing inlet path. The sheet having the image formed thereon by the printer unit is transported through the first reversing inlet path or the second reversing inlet path for reversing the sheet. When one of the first reversing inlet path and the second reversing inlet path is unusable, the sheet reversing operation is continued using the other reversing inlet path.

Abstract: A first reversing inlet path and a second reversing inlet path are branched from a path for transporting a sheet having an image formed thereon by a printer unit. A first reversing path and a second reversing path are connected respectively to the first reversing inlet path and the second reversing inlet path. The sheet having the image formed thereon by the printer unit is transported through the first reversing inlet path or the second reversing inlet path for reversing the sheet. When one of the first reversing inlet path and the second reversing inlet path is unusable, the sheet reversing operation is continued using the other reversing inlet path.

Abstract: Shading correction data used in an image reading apparatus for shading-correcting image data obtained by reading an original image by a line sensor is acquired. A defect position on a white reference plate and a defect correction coefficient for correcting shading correction data at this defect position are obtained, and the shading correction data at the defect position is corrected by using the defect correction coefficient. Shading correction is performed by using the corrected shading correction data.

Abstract: A device for supplying and receiving to and from a plurality of automatic teller machines installed side by side on an installation surface has a carrier station for transmitting, over a wireless channel, an instruction signal for designating an automatic teller machine for cash receipt and delivery, and a cassette carrier capable of running to the designated automatic teller machine. The cassette carrier has a carrier body equipped with a power source and a running mechanism, and a transport cassette placed on the carrier for holding the cash therein. In accordance with the instruction signal and a result of detection by a position sensor, the cassette carrier runs to a predetermined position facing the designated automatic teller machine and is positioned with respect to the designated automatic teller machine. In this state, cash are transferred between the transport cassette and the designated automatic teller machine by a transfer mechanism provided on the movable carrier.

Abstract: A mechanism in an automatic tape cassette changer for engaging and moving tape cassettes from a tape cassette container to engage a tape cassette player/recorder. The mechanism comprising an engagement mechanism on a rail and a cam mechanism, where the engagement mechanism engages one of a plurality of tape cassettes in a tape cassette container and moves the tape cassette engaged along the rail to a second position where the cam mechanism causes the tape cassette engaged to move into a playing/recording position of a tape cassette player/recorder, the engagement mechanism then moves back along the rail to its initial position and remains there during the playing/recording of the tape cassette engaged with the tape cassette player/recorder. The mechanism provides for this series of steps to be performed in reverse when the tape cassette in the cassette tape player/recorder is to be moved back from the tape cassette player/recorder to the tape cassette container.

Abstract: A tape container in an automatic tape cassette changer for holding a plurality of cassette tapes. The tape container having holes in its partition walls corresponding to locations adjacent to the hubs in each cassette tape, such that a hub locking mechanism is capable of passing through the holes to engage the hubs of the cassette tapes disposed in the tape container. The hub locking mechanism is a rod member having a protrusion engagable with a protrusion in the hub of the cassette tapes disposed in the tape container. The rod member has an end portion which is tapered.

Abstract: An automatic changer for cassette tapes suited for the use in an automobile or the like is described a tape container which holds a plurality of cassette tapes fits into an automatic recording medium changer for selecting, playing, and recording tapes, for example. The tape container fits into an opening protected by a sliding door. The sliding door is driven by a motor which slides the door open and shut, exposing and covering the opening, respectively, thereby providing protection against foreign particles. The tape container is moved into the automatic changer by worm gears driven by a motor which stops automatically upon the tape container reaching a specified position. After selecting a particular tape, the automatic changer moves the selected tape into a recording section of the automatic changer. The selected tape is moved onto a slider by a series of gears. The slider is pulled along a rack by another series of gears and into position for play or record.

Abstract: An automatic changer for cassette tapes suited for the use in an automobile or the like constituted of a tape container capable of containing a plurality of cassette tapes and a table for supporting the tape container. The tape container is provided with a first engagement portion extended in the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the cassette tape is inserted into the tape container and the table is provided with a second engagement portion which engages the first engagement portion. The first engagement portion is positioned out of the center of the side plate of the tape container which is disposed in parallel with the direction in which the cassette tape is inserted and adapted to be movable relative to the second engagement portion.