Abstract: Provided are an information processing apparatus and a method, and in particular, an information processing apparatus and a method for employing a 3D model generated using 3D-CAD. When attribution information (a distance, an angle, the diameter of a hole, a dimensional tolerance, etc.) is added to a 3D model, as the amount of additional information is increased, it becomes difficult for the geometry of a 3D model and the attribution information to be seen on a display screen. The visual direction (the attribution allocation plane) is set for a generated 3D model, and attribution information is entered that is to be positioned on an attribution allocation plane. By designating the attribution allocation plane, the designated attribution information, together with the geometry of the 3D model, is displayed on the screen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to information processing apparatus and methods and, more particularly, to information processing apparatus and methods making use of a 3D model (3D shape) prepared by 3D-CAD. For adding attribute information (distances, angles, hole diameters, dimensional tolerances, etc.) to the 3D model, it becomes harder to recognize the shape of the 3D model and the attribute information on a display screen with increase in the added information. Thus each visual axis direction (attribute arrangement plane) is set for the 3D model prepared and attribute information is inputted so as to be opposed to the attribute arrangement plane thus set. When the set attribute arrangement plane is then specified, the opposed attribute information, together with the shape of the 3D model set, is displayed on the display screen. Names of attribute arrangement planes are arranged so as to avoid overlap thereof on the display screen, thereby suppressing deterioration of visibility.

Abstract: Conventionally, in the process for inspecting a molded product, a measurement point indicating a portion to be measured is defined by using attribution information, such as a tolerance difference, and a measurement program is created, or a manual measurement instrument is employed to conduct the measurement. According to the invention, provided is an information processing apparatus supporting general measurement operations, including those for manual measurements, by using attribution information, such as a dimension and a dimensional tolerance, that is added to a CAD model generated by a CAD apparatus.

Abstract: Conventionally, in the process for inspecting a molded product, a measurement point indicating a portion to be measured is defined by using attribution information, such as a tolerance difference, and a measurement program is created, or a manual measurement instrument is employed to conduct the measurement. According to the invention, provided is an information processing apparatus supporting general measurement operations, including those for manual measurements, by using attribution information, such as a dimension and a dimensional tolerance, that is added to a CAD model generated by a CAD apparatus.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus, method and computer readable medium provide for sorting attribution information of a 3D model into a plurality of groups; selecting a group from the plurality of groups; and selectively displaying a part of the attribution information corresponding to the selected group with the 3D model in a virtual 3D space.

Abstract: Disclosed is an information processing apparatus having display means for virtually displaying planes, in which attribute information concerning a three-dimensional model is laid out, in three-dimensional space identical with that of the three-dimensional model, and output means, which is responsive to a direct designation by designating means of a plane displayed by the display means, for outputting print data of the three-dimensional model and of the attribute information as viewed from a normal-line direction of the virtual plane designated. The information processing apparatus (a 3D-CAD apparatus, for example) prints drawings more efficiently.

Abstract: A cartridge is provided in which an electrifying roller is driven in a counter direction to photosensitive member drum and which has a toner remaining amount detector and a memory, and the electrifying roller is driven by an electrifying roller drive motor. The electrifying roller optimum rotation speed stored in the memory in advance is accessed when the toner remaining amount reaches a predetermined value, and the electrifying roller rotation speed is changed in accordance with the electrifying roller optimum rotation speed. The accumulated distance by which the photosensitive member drum and the electrifying roller abrasively slide is written in the memory, and when the toner remaining amount reaches a predetermined value, the electrifying roller optimum rotation speed corresponding to the abrasive sliding distance is accessed. The electrifying roller rotation speed is changed in accordance with the electrifying roller optimum rotation speed.

Abstract: An electrophotographic image forming apparatus, capable of detachably mounting a process cartridge, for forming an image on a recording medium includes, a mounting portion for detachably mounting the process cartridge. The apparatus also includes a transporting member for transporting the recording medium, a controlling portion for controlling the operation of the electrophotographic image forming apparatus to execute the reading and/or the writing of the information to a storing member of the cartridge; and an exposing portion for exposing an electrophotographic photosensitive body of the cartridge to light. The electrophotographic image forming apparatus is configured to execute a charge elimination operation of the electrophotographic photosensitive body if the electrophotographic image forming apparatus determines that the process cartridge is in an unused state on the basis of the information from the storing member.

Abstract: To add attributes to data created by a CAD equipment, a sequence of steps are performed which involves: executing a CAD program; generating a geometric model and displaying it as an image on a display screen; generating a projected figure of the geometric model projected in a desired direction and putting the projected figure in the same 3D space in which the geometric model is placed; adding attribute information including dimensional tolerances to the geometric model; performing a display control, such as displaying/undisplaying and coloring of the attribute information including dimensional tolerances; relating a display method to the projected figure and to the attribute information associated with the projected figure; storing the attribute information in an external storage device; and storing a CAD attribute model of the geometric model attached with the attribute information in the external storage device.

Abstract: A cartridge is provided in which an electrifying roller is driven in a counter direction to photosensitive member drum and which has a toner remaining amount detection means and a memory, and the electrifying roller is driven by an electrifying roller drive motor. The electrifying roller optimum rotation speed stored in the memory in advance is accessed when the toner remaining amount reaches a predetermined value, and the electrifying roller rotation speed is changed in accordance with the electrifying roller optimum rotation speed. The accumulated distance by which the photosensitive member drum and the electrifying roller abrasively slide is written in the memory, and when the toner remaining amount reaches a predetermined value, the electrifying roller optimum rotation speed corresponding to the abrasively sliding distance is accessed. The electrifying roller rotation speed is changed in accordance with the electrifying roller optimum rotation speed.

Abstract: Conventionally, in the process for inspecting a molded product, a measurement point indicating a portion to be measured is defined by using attribution information, such as a tolerance difference, and a measurement program is created, or a manual measurement instrument is employed to conduct the measurement.

Abstract: An electrophotographic image forming apparatus, capable of mounting a process cartridge detachably, for forming an image on a recording medium includes a mounting portion for mounting the process cartridge detachably. The process cartridge includes an electrophotographic photosensitive body, a processing unit, and a storing member for storing information. The apparatus includes a transporting member for transporting the recording medium, a controlling portion for controlling the operation of the apparatus to execute the reading and/or the writing of the information to the storing member, and an exposing portion for exposing the body to light. The electrophotographic image forming apparatus is configured to execute a charge elimination operation of the body if the apparatus judges that the process cartridge is in a not used state on the basis of the information from the storing member.

Abstract: Provided are an information processing apparatus and a method, and in particular, an information processing apparatus and a method for employing a 3D model generated using 3D-CAD.

Abstract: The present invention relates to information processing apparatus and methods and, more particularly, to information processing apparatus and methods making use of a 3D model (3D shape) prepared by 3D-CAD. For adding attribute information (distances, angles, hole diameters, dimensional tolerances, etc.) to the 3D model, it becomes harder to recognize the shape of the 3D model and the attribute information on a display screen with increase in the added information. Thus each visual axis direction (attribute arrangement plane) is set for the 3D model prepared and attribute information is inputted so as to be opposed to the attribute arrangement plane thus set. When the set attribute arrangement plane is then specified, the opposed attribute information, together with the shape of the 3D model set, is displayed on the display screen. Names of attribute arrangement planes are arranged so as to avoid overlap thereof on the display screen, thereby suppressing deterioration of visibility.

Abstract: A developing device is detachably attachable to an image forming apparatus, which has a developer carrying member, a developer regulating member, a conductive support member, and a driving gear. A first electrode member is provided at a driving side of the developer carrying member. A developing voltage is applied to the first electrode, and which electrically communicates with the conductive support member. A second electrode member electrically communicates between the conductive support member and a nondriving side of the developer carrying member.

Abstract: A developing device includes a rotatable developer carrying member for carrying a developer to develop an electrostatic image formed on an image bearing member with a developer; wherein the developer carrying member includes a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion provision data an end of the first cylindrical portion and supported by bearing portion; a first electroconductive portion extended from an outside of the second cylindrical portion into an inside and electrically connected to an electroconductive portion outside the developing device with a gap from an inner surface of the second cylindrical portion; a second electroconductive portion contacted to an inner surface of the first cylindrical portion and rotatable with the first cylindrical portion and slidable on the first electroconductive portion; wherein a developing bias is applied to a first cylindrical portion through the first and second electroconductive portion from the outside electroconductive portion of the developing

Abstract: A developing device includes a frame; a developer carrying member including a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion provided at an end of the first cylindrical portion; and a magnet provided in the developer carrying member, extending from inside of the developer carrying member to outside thereof. A first electroconductive portion is supported on the magnet; and a second electroconductive portion is electrically connected with an inner surface of the first cylindrical portion and in slidable contact with the first electroconductive portion. A third electroconductive portion includes a first contact portion electrically connected with the first electroconductive portion and a second contact portion. The third electroconductive portion is electrically connected with an electrical contact of a main assembly of an image forming apparatus so that a developing bias is applied to the developer carrying member.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a compact developing device. The present invention provide a developing device detachably attachable to an image forming apparatus, which has a developer carrying member, a developer regulating member, a conductive support member, a driving gear, a first electrode member which is provided at a driving side of the developer carrying member and to which developing voltage is applied and which is electrically communicated with the conductive support member, and a second electrode member for electrically communicating between the conductive support member and a non-driving side of the developer carrying member.

Abstract: A cartridge detachably attachable to a main body of an image forming apparatus which includes a developing device, and the developing device includes a developer containing container, a developing container having a developer bearing member, a removable seal member for covering the opening portion, and a detecting portion for detecting an amount of the developer within the developing container, and the main body of the image forming apparatus detecting whether the seal member is removed or not by detecting the detecting portion by the main body of the image forming apparatus.

Abstract: A developer container used in electrophotographic image forming apparatuses includes a seal member having a sealing property improved to prevent leakage of a developer. The container has a container main body to accommodate the developer, a rotary member rotating in contact with the developer, and the seal member located at an end in a direction of a rotating shaft of the rotary member to prevent the developer from leaking.