Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a document tray, a common transport route, a curved transport route, a linear transport route, a switching device, a document transport device, a first image sensor, a second image sensor, a trailing edge detector, a multi feed detector, a leading edge detector, and a controller. The controller determines a length of the document in the transport direction, on a basis of a time point that the leading edge detector has detected the leading edge of the document, a time point that the trailing edge detector has detected the trailing edge of the document, and a time point that a detection status of the multi feed detector has been switched to a non-detection state, and guides the document to the curved transport route or the linear transport route from the common transport route, according to the length of the document, by controlling the switching device.

Abstract: An image processing algorithm evaluating apparatus includes: an image storage unit that stores a plurality of actual images captured from a vehicle; an image generating unit that acquires a target image, when receiving disturbance information representing a disturbance in the target image from among the plurality of actual images stored in the image storage unit, interprets the target image, and generates a composite image by manipulating the target image in such a manner that the disturbance is reflected to the target image based on the interpretation; and an image processing unit that evaluates performance of an image processing algorithm for determining a situation around the vehicle based on the generated composite image.

Abstract: A drug supply device includes: a tube body; a first expansion member configured to be expanded to a first outer diameter and a second expansion member configured to be expanded to a second outer diameter that is greater than the first outer diameter, the first expansion member and the second expansion member being positioned on a distal-end side of the tube body; and a masking member that extends between the expansion members and that is connected to outer surfaces of the expansion members at two ends thereof. The tube body includes an outlet that opens between the expansion members and a channel that is in communication with the outlet, the masking member is formed in an arc shape in a lateral cross-section that is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, and the masking member stretches between the expansion members in a state in which the expansion members are expanded.

Abstract: A management apparatus is configured to determine whether or not distribution of status information representing a wireless communication status in a public wireless system including at least one wireless station that executes wireless communication with a wireless terminal is necessary. The distribution is a distribution to a mobile communication terminal via a mobile communication system that provides a mobile communication service to the mobile communication terminal. The management apparatus is configured to transmit, when it is determined that the distribution is necessary, a request to the mobile communication system to set a dedicated fixed channel in a public communication network used in the mobile communication system. The dedicated fixed channel is fixed exclusively for the public wireless system.

Abstract: Provided is a membrane electrode assembly having excellent durability. A membrane electrode assembly includes: a solid polymer electrolyte membrane; an anode catalyst layer disposed on one surface of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane; and a cathode catalyst layer disposed on the other surface of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane. The membrane electrode assembly includes metal ions selected from cerium ions and manganese ions and a host compound capable of forming an inclusion compound with the metal ions. The host compound is a crown ether compound comprising an amino group or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A transient voltage protection device comprises a pair of discharge electrodes opposing each other with a gap therebetween and a discharge inducing portion in contact with the pair of discharge electrodes. The discharge inducing portion comprises a ceramic component, metal particles, and pores discontinuously scattered. The pores have an average size of 0.05 ?m or more and 1.04 ?m or less.

Abstract: Provided is a membrane electrode assembly having excellent power generation performance and durability. A membrane electrode assembly includes: a solid polymer electrolyte membrane; an anode catalyst layer disposed on one surface of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane; and a cathode catalyst layer disposed on the other surface of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane. The membrane electrode assembly includes metal ions selected from cerium ions and manganese ions and a host compound capable of forming an inclusion compound with the metal ions. The cathode catalyst layer includes at least an electrode catalyst and a sulfonyl group-containing polymer. The sulfonyl group-containing polymer includes a constituent unit (u1) having a sulfonyl group and a constituent unit (u2) having a ring structure. The constituent unit (u2) having a ring structure is at least one selected from a constituent unit expressed by Formula (u2-1) or a constituent unit expressed by Formula (u2-2).

Abstract: An object of the present disclosure is to provide a membrane electrode assembly excellent in power generation performance and durability. This embodiment is a membrane electrode assembly. The membrane electrode assembly includes a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, an anode catalyst layer, and a cathode catalyst layer. The anode catalyst layer is disposed on one surface of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane. The cathode catalyst layer is disposed on the other surface of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane. The anode catalyst layer at least contains an electrode catalyst, an ionomer, a metal ion, and a host compound. The ionomer has sulfonate group. The metal ion is selected from cerium ion or manganese ion. The host compound allows forming an inclusion compound with the metal ion. The host compound has a molecular weight of 300 or more.

Abstract: A transient voltage protection device includes an element body formed with a cavity inside, a pair of external electrodes on the element body, and a pair of internal electrodes in the element body. The pair of internal electrodes oppose each other. Each internal electrode is connected to a corresponding external electrode of the pair of external electrodes. The element body includes a first inner surface and a second inner surface. The first and second inner surfaces define the cavity and oppose each other. The pair of internal electrodes are exposed to the cavity and disposed on the first inner surface. In a cross section along a direction in which the first inner surface and the second inner surface oppose each other, the first inner surface includes a contour different from a contour included in the second inner surface.

Abstract: A transient voltage protection device includes an element body formed with a cavity inside, a pair of internal electrodes, and a discharge assistance portion. The pair of internal electrodes are disposed in the element body and include edges. The edges include parts opposing each other in a first direction in the cavity. The discharge assistance portion is in contact with the parts of the edges. Each of the edges includes a first end exposed on an outer surface of the element body and a second end located opposite the first end and including a corner. The discharge assistance portion includes a pair of edges opposing each other in a second direction intersecting with the first direction and exposed to the cavity. The part included in each of the edges does not include the corner.

Abstract: A battery pack case, including: a battery cell housing part made of metal, the battery cell housing part being configured to accommodate, from one side in a second direction, a battery cell in a state in which a plurality of the battery cells are stacked in a first direction perpendicularly intersecting the second direction and are compressed in the first direction, and the battery cell housing part being configured to support a restoring force of the battery cell; and a flow path forming part made of resin, the flow path forming part being provided integrally with the battery cell housing part, the flow path forming part being disposed at another side, in the second direction, of the battery cell, and the flow path forming part configuring a part of a cooling air flow path part through which battery cell cooling air flows.

Abstract: An ising solver system that searches an optimal route of a vehicle from plural routes passing through plural locations. In the ising solver system, the search of the optimal route uses a Hamiltonian. The Hamiltonian includes an equation representing an interaction between Quadratic Unconstrained Binary Optimization (QUBO) variables depending on a relation between a departure location and an arrival location or capacitated variable of the ising solver. The capacitated variable corresponds to one of the QUOBO variables and includes a variable constraint, and the location-to-location travel step number corresponds to an accumulated movement time of the vehicle.

Abstract: A connection terminal includes a lower terminal portion, a bent portion, and an upper terminal portion. The bent portion extends radially inward from an upper end of the lower terminal portion. The upper terminal portion extends axially upward from a radially inner end of the bent portion. The upper terminal portion is located radially inside a radially inner end surface of a tooth. In a process of manufacturing a motor, a rotor main body is inserted into a radially inner side of a stator core, using a space defined radially inside the lower terminal portion.

Abstract: In manufacturing a motor, a second protrusion of a lead bushing is inserted into a second through-hole in a bearing holder. A diameter increased portion on an upper end of the second protrusion fixes the lead bushing to the bearing holder. This configuration thus requires less dimensional accuracy as compared with a case where the lead bushing is press fitted to the bearing holder.

Abstract: A motor includes a housing and a metal shield plate. The housing includes a bearing holder. The shield plate includes a shield plate main body and a protrusion that protrudes upward from the shield plate main body. The protrusion has a tubular shape. In manufacturing the motor, the protrusion of the shield plate is inserted into a through-hole in the bearing holder. A working deformation portion is then formed such that an upper end of the protrusion is deformed to contact an upper surface of the bearing holder.

Abstract: A management apparatus is configured to determine whether or not distribution of status information representing a wireless communication status in a public wireless system including at least one wireless station that executes wireless communication with a wireless terminal is necessary. The distribution is a distribution to a mobile communication terminal via a mobile communication system that provides a mobile communication service to the mobile communication terminal. The management apparatus is configured to transmit, when it is determined that the distribution is necessary, a request to the mobile communication system to set a dedicated fixed channel in a public communication network used in the mobile communication system. The dedicated fixed channel is fixed exclusively for the public wireless system.

Abstract: A motor includes a rotor, a stator surrounding an outer side of the rotor in a radial direction and including a coil, and a bus bar of a wire electrically connected to the coil and having conductivity, wherein the stator is provided with a hole extending in an axial direction, the bus bar includes stretched portions extending in the axial direction, and each of the stretched portions is disposed in the hole.

Abstract: In manufacturing a motor, a second protrusion of a lead bushing is inserted into a second through-hole in a bearing holder. A diameter increased portion on an upper end of the second protrusion fixes the lead bushing to the bearing holder. This configuration thus requires less dimensional accuracy as compared with a case where the lead bushing is press fitted to the bearing holder.

Abstract: A motor includes a housing and a metal shield plate. The housing includes a bearing holder. The shield plate includes a shield plate main body and a protrusion that protrudes upward from the shield plate main body. The protrusion has a tubular shape. In manufacturing the motor, the protrusion of the shield plate is inserted into a through-hole in the bearing holder. A working deformation portion is then formed such that an upper end of the protrusion is deformed to contact an upper surface of the bearing holder.

Abstract: A connection terminal includes a lower terminal portion, a bent portion, and an upper terminal portion. The bent portion extends radially inward from an upper end of the lower terminal portion. The upper terminal portion extends axially upward from a radially inner end of the bent portion. The upper terminal portion is located radially inside a radially inner end surface of a tooth. In a process of manufacturing a motor, a rotor main body is inserted into a radially inner side of a stator core, using a space defined radially inside the lower terminal portion.