Abstract: A developing cartridge includes: a housing having first and second sidewalls through which respective end portions of a developing roller shaft are rotatably inserted; a developing gear, which is arranged outside of the first sidewall, and which is fixed to the end portion of the developing roller shaft; a transmission gear, which is arranged outside of the first sidewall, and which transmits driving force to the developing gear; a first cover member, which is attached to the first sidewall, and which covers the transmission gear; and a second cover member, which is attached to the first sidewall, and which covers the developing gear from an outer side in the axis line direction. The second cover member is formed separately from the first cover member and is arranged side by side with the first cover member outside of the first sidewall.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes process units and developer cartridges; a process unit supporting member; a cartridge supporting member; and a moving mechanism. Each developer cartridge includes a transporting member configured to transport developer to a corresponding process unit. The moving mechanism is configured to move each transporting member between a communicated position, in which developer is transported to the corresponding process unit, and an interrupted position, in which transporting of developer to the corresponding process unit is interrupted.

Abstract: A process cartridge and an image forming apparatus are provided. The process cartridge is detachably mountable in an apparatus body of the image forming apparatus, and includes a plurality of photosensitive drums, a first outer side plate which is provided on one side of the photosensitive drums in an axial direction of the photosensitive drum, a second outer side plate which is provided on the other side of the photosensitive drums in the axial direction, and opposes the first outer side plate with the photosensitive drums interposed therebetween, and a plurality of input parts which are provided on ends of the photosensitive drums at the one side, respectively. An end face of each of the input parts being provided inward with respect to the outer surface of the first outer side plate.

Abstract: A cartridge used for forming an image on a recording material includes a memory for storing information, wherein the memory has an outer configuration having a length in a first direction and a length in a second direction longer than the length in the first direction in a plane crossing a thickness direction thereof; a supporting portion provided on a first cartridge constituent member and provided with a slit for permitting insertion of the memory; and a preventing portion, provided on a second cartridge constituent member, for preventing movement of the memory inserted in the supporting portion. A prevention width of the slit with respect to a direction crossing the thickness direction of the memory is longer than the length of the memory in the first direction and is shorter than the length of the memory in the second direction as seen in an inserting direction of the memory.

Abstract: A torque-restoring element for an oscillator for a mechanical timepiece and having an oscillator frequency, said torque restoring element comprising a spiral spring body having a number N turnings with an inner terminal end for engagement with a rotational inertial element via a collet, and an outer terminal for engagement with a stationary cock element, and having a width, a height and a total arc length; wherein the spiral spring body includes a core formed from mono-crystalline silicon wafer oriented along the crystallographic axis <110>; and wherein the spiral spring body includes at least one peripheral coating of a material having a thermal elastic constant different from that of the core of the spiral spring body so as to maintain the oscillator frequency an oscillator including the torque-restoring element substantially insensitive to variations of ambient temperature.

Abstract: A chronometer to monitor the passage of time prior to a projected date of birth of a baby and to recognize and celebrate the birth of the baby. The chronometer includes a generally hollow egg-shaped housing including a bottom, a top, a hinge mechanism, and a latching mechanism. The hinge mechanism rotatably connects the top to the bottom so the top can open and close. The latching mechanism releasably connects the top to the bottom. The chronometer also includes a replica of a young chicken housed in the chronometer, and includes a display to indicate the length of time until the projected birth date of the baby.

Abstract: An interaction method between a graphic tactile device such as a smartphone and a timepiece having at least two analog-type physical pointers is disclosed. Each of the pointers is controlled independently by a stepper motor and referenced relative to a ref-position. The timepiece comprises a control unit configured to handle time count and to control stepper motors. The smartphone has a value setting interface, and the timepiece and the smartphone communicate through a wireless remote short-range communication link. The method comprises the steps of initiating a calibration procedure, causing the minute pointer to be moved to the ref-position via the value setting interface, causing the hour pointer to be moved to the ref-position via the value setting interface, and ending the calibration procedure, and return to a normal time display, Thereby, starting from an initial unknown pointer positions, the control unit of the timepiece can accurately know the positions of pointers.

Abstract: A timer assembly housing is configured to include a number of features, including but not limited to a tortuous sealing lip, adjustable hinge assembly, removable backing plate, removable pin hinge, toggle switch, and a wiring lid. The timer assembly includes a weatherproof housing having a base with a series of sidewalls and a rear wall, the base sidewalls extending forward from the rear wall to an open front, a lid having a series of sidewalls and a front wall, the lid sidewalls extending forward from the front wall, and a timer assembly positioned within the base. The lid is selectively pivotably secured to the base along one of the base sidewalls.

Abstract: A time to digital converter (10) is disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, time consumer systems, and computer program products for maintaining accurate time on an ideal clock of a timing device are disclosed. The method includes receiving time information from a local clock, a reference clock, and one or more secondary clocks. The method further includes calculating frequencies for the local clock, the reference clock, and the one or more secondary clocks. The method further includes comparing the calculated frequencies of the reference clock to the calculated frequencies of the one or more secondary clocks. The method further includes detecting a holdover and/or a compromise situation based on the comparison. The method further includes syntonizing the ideal clock to one or more of the calculated frequencies.

Abstract: A process to control a machine by receiving data captured from one or more sensors in the machine generating high-dimensional time series sets in a machine; performing structure precomputing to obtain structures of different sets and time series in each set; performing supervised distance learning by imposing label information to the obtained structures, learning a transformation matrix; transforming the data to shrink a distance between sets with the same label and to stretch the distance between sets with different labels; and applying the transformed data to control the machine responsive to the time series data.

Abstract: Short-range and long-range operating methods for hospitality accommodation automation and control using APP, webpage, smartphone, RFID-to-Bluetooth selective adapter, relay controller together with RFID door lock is disclosed, where unlocking RFID door lock requires just pressing a button, various power outlets, lighting levels, HVAC settings, and tv settings can be controlled by smartphone. A gateway device with internet connectivity allows remote unlock or lock of doorlock, sending notifications of door unlock events back to a cloud server, and remotely control electrical or electronic devices under short-range or long-range modes. Detection methods for determining whether any occupant remains inside the room is also included. Current sensor is used for assess electric power consumption rate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a building control system, and more particular to a method and a device for set point adjustment in a building control system. The device (308) for set point adjustment comprises an active sensor configured to sense the distance to an object (310), for example at a first distance (304) and at a second distance (312). In response to sensing the movement of the object (310), the device (308) adjusts the set point from a first set point to a second set point. The second set point depends on the first set point and an offset between the first distance (304) and the second distance (312).

Abstract: A system includes a terminal configured to intake a vehicle into a service shop, a server configured to store vehicle data associated with the vehicle, and, a scanner configured to identify the vehicle and relay timing and location information about the vehicle to the server.

Abstract: A coil spring modeling apparatus includes a first attachment member disposed on a lower spring seat, a second attachment member disposed on an upper spring seat, an actuator unit formed of a Stewart-platform-type parallel mechanism, a spring height detection mechanism, and a controller. The spring height detection mechanism is constituted of displacement gauges such as a linear variable differential transformer. These gauges are provided on hydraulic cylinders, and detect amounts of displacement relative to the reference lengths of the hydraulic cylinders, respectively. A hydraulic pressure supply device is controlled by the controller and supplies fluid pressure according to the displacement detected by the gauges to the respective hydraulic cylinders.

Abstract: Even when a user wants to easily operate a plurality of load devices in his or her home using an information terminal device, dedicated application software needs to be started for each load device, which makes the operation complex. A device controller capable of controlling a plurality of load devices, includes: a controller; and a display unit having a first screen and a second screen, wherein the controller is configured to cause the display unit to display, in the first screen, a selection object that instructs a user to select at least one of the plurality of load devices and a first operation object that instructs a user to perform a first type of operation relating to the plurality of load devices, and display, in the second screen, a second operation object including a second type of operation not included in the first operation object.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided, which facilitate operations planning, dispatch, regulation control, and autonomous control performance. The disclosure also facilitates systems and methods for utilization of synthetic primary frequency response, synthetic inertia, regulation and load following/ramping reserve capabilities from Demand Response and Distributed Energy Resources for balancing demand and supply and maintaining frequency levels across a power grid.

Abstract: A configurable, connectorized system for providing RTU monitoring of field digital and analog parameters and transmitting data to the Central PLC system dramatically reduces the number of wire connections that must be made to connect sensors and actuators to a PLC system. The system is also extremely rugged and safe to be located in a hazardous environment.

Abstract: A motor control program transferring system includes: an upper control device including a memory storing motor control program(s) that are executable on motor control device(s) and circuitry which performs assigning operation(s) that assigns unique identification information to the motor control device(s) and transfers the motor control program(s) to the respective motor control device(s) to which the respective unique identification information has been assigned; motor control device(s) which communicates with the upper control device, the motor control device(s) each including a volatile memory, and a storage; and switching circuitry which enables communication between a first one of the motor control devices and the upper control device during initial state and switch on communication between a second one of the motor control devices and the upper control device after a respective unique identification information is assigned to the first motor control device.

Abstract: Provided is a trace data collection system, including: a controller including: a trace start signal transmission determination unit configured to determine a condition for transmitting a trace start signal; and a trace start signal transmission unit configured to transmit the trace start signal; and a motor control device including: a trace start signal reception unit configured to receive the trace start signal; a trace start determination unit configured to set at least reception of the trace start signal as a trace start condition; and a first trace data collection unit configured to collect first trace data relating to a motor.

Abstract: A device for monitoring the properties of an electrical grid including an electrical connector for coupling to the electrical grid through a wall socket, a detector for detecting at least one property of electricity provided by the electrical grid, a receiver for receiving clock signals, and a sampler for sampling a respective detected property and recording sampled values in a memory, wherein the variation of the values with time represents a waveform of the respective property and the sampler samples at a rate sufficient to record variations of the property within a period of the waveform, wherein the device associates at least a portion of the sampled values with at least one clock signal.

Abstract: A programmable logic controller comprises a processor, a PLC operating environment, a device memory, and an app container. The PLC operating environment is configured to execute a controller automation program providing a plurality of skill functions. The device memory comprises a plurality of apps which are configured to perform a discrete set of automation functions using the plurality of skill functions. The app container is logically separate from the PLC operating environment and configured to provide a runtime environment for the apps.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling manufacturing processes for microelectronic components are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a method includes determining a specification range for a desired parameter. The microelectronic component is processed in a manufacturing tool, and a trace data set is recorded during the processing. An estimated trace data parameter is determined with the trace data set, and a first measured value of the microelectronic component is measured in a measurement tool. An estimated desired parameter is determined using the first measured value and the estimated trace data parameter, and the manufacturing process is adjusted when the estimated desired parameter is outside of the specification range.

Abstract: Systems and methods for calibrating the location of an end effector-carrying apparatus relative to successive workpieces before the start of a production manufacturing operation. The location calibration is performed using a positioning system. These disclosed methodologies allow an operator to program (or teach) the robot motion path once and reuse that path for subsequent structures by using relative location feedback from a measurement system to adjust the position and orientation offset of the robot relative to the workpiece. When each subsequent workpiece comes into the robotic workcell, its location (i.e., position and orientation) relative to the robot may be different than the first workpiece that was used when developing the initial program. The disclosed systems and methods can also be used to compensate for structural differences between workpieces intended to have identical structures.

Abstract: The present invention is a sole having an adjustable height mechanism along at least one of the longitudinal axis and the lateral axis whereby the height of the sole can be adjusted creating one or more angles of inclination in the sole. The sole includes, in one embodiment, slidable spacing blocks. In a preferred embodiment, the sole further includes a motor connected to at least one block, the motor connected to a controller communicating wirelessly to a processor providing instructions to the controller for positioning the one or more blocks.

Abstract: A diagnostic device and method for monitoring the operation of a slave or ratio control loop in a meshed control structure of an automation system. The diagnostic device includes an evaluation device and a data memory for storing sequences of setpoint data and actual value data. The evaluation device determines a first dimension for the scatter of the actual-value data and a second dimension for the scatter of the setpoint data. A characteristic number (CPIVar, CPIKas) for evaluating control quality is determined and/or displayed as a function of the ratio of the first dimension to the second dimension to enable an operator to evaluate the control loop status, permitting automated control loop evaluation of a fluctuating setpoint.

Abstract: A numerical controller includes: a monitor unit that monitors a water level; a backup unit that performs power supply when a main power source is turned off; and a cutoff circuit that cuts off the power supply, and when the water level monitored by the monitor unit detects a predetermined water level, the power source of the backup unit from an external power source means is cut off. Thus, the power supply is cut off before the flooding occurs in the numerical controller, which makes it possible to reduce the damage caused by electrolytic corrosion.

Abstract: A numerical controller obtains a maximum value of an impact produced in a machine during execution of a machining program, identifies an acceleration/deceleration time constant at a point where the maximum value of the impact is generated, based on command data, if the obtained value exceeds a threshold, changes the identified time constant, and recalculates a cycle time of the machining program based on the changed time constant. If the cycle time is within a preset tact time, the changed time constant is stored in advance in association with an identified command block so that it is referred to during the execution of the machining program.

Abstract: An access-level control apparatus includes an NC machine tool, an RFID that is held by an operator and stores an ID given to the operator, a reader unit that reads out the ID, an authenticating unit that determines operator processing limitation information including an operable range by the operator associated with the ID or display information provided to the operator, an operation/display limiting unit that limits processing by the operator for the NC machine tool on the basis of the operator processing limitation information, and a separation detecting unit that periodically reads out, after the authentication, the ID in the RFID, performs re-authentication, and detects presence or absence of separation of the operator. When detecting as a result of the re-authentication that the operator separates from the NC machine tool, the separation detecting unit releases the authentication.

Abstract: An autonomous search system includes an operation terminal 10 and a mobile search device 11. The operation terminal 10 includes an input unit 21 to which a search object and a predetermined action can be separately input, a terminal-side communication unit 24 that transmits, to the mobile search device 11, object data for the input search object and action data for the input predetermined action, and a terminal-side controller 25 connected to the input unit 21 and the terminal-side communication unit 24. The mobile search device 11 autonomously searches for the search object based on the object data transmitted from the operation terminal 10 and carries out the predetermined action relative to the search object based on the action data transmitted from the operation terminal 10.

Abstract: A device for a vehicle is disclosed, including: a transmitting and receiving unit for wireless data transmission; an electronic computing unit which is operatively coupled to the transmitting and receiving unit; wherein the computing unit is configured to execute: Receiving of radio signals from data glasses using the transmitting and receiving unit, from which glasses no signals had previously been received; recognition that the data glasses are in use relative to the vehicle, including recognition of a temporal relation between an operation of the vehicle and the reception of radio signals of the data glasses, wherein the operation of the vehicle includes in particular the unlocking of the vehicle, the movement of windows of the vehicle, the opening of a door of the vehicle, or the activation of operating elements of the vehicle: In response to the recognition of the temporal relation, execution of a specified function.

Abstract: Moveable platform for taking inventory of objects comprising RFID tags in a storage space, wherein the platform comprises a navigation system, adapted to automatically navigate the platform, and a sensor system, adapted to identify objects to which RFID tags are attached in the storage space, wherein the sensor system comprises at least one antenna, wherein the sensor system is adapted to identify objects in the storage space while the platform moves through the storage space and wherein a control unit is provided that is adapted to control the navigation system in response to information obtained by the sensor system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for stabilizing the steering and throttle of a radio-controlled (RC) vehicle are described herein. More specifically, sensors and circuitry are configured to control the wheel speed and wheel direction of a RC vehicle based on rotational information. In operation, one or more sensors may be configured to receive angular rotational information associated with a rotation of the RC vehicle. The rotational information may define a rotation of the RC vehicle around one or more axes of the RC vehicle. The circuitry may be configured to receive the angular rotation information associated with the rotation of the RC vehicle from the one or more sensors, and control a wheel speed and/or a wheel direction of at least one wheel of the RC vehicle based at least in part on (i) command data received from a controller associated with the RC vehicle and (ii) the received angular rotation information.

Abstract: A system for calculating a desired time of arrival to a target destination for a vehicle includes a device mountable to a first vehicle. The device includes a transmitter, a receiver, and a logic unit configured to receive signals for determining a current position and a current vehicle speed of the first vehicle, the logic unit being further configured to determine an estimated time of arrival at a target destination for the first vehicle based on predetermined route information, the current position of the first vehicle and the target destination of the first vehicle.

Abstract: Examples are described relating to control of a geographical position of a mobile unit in time. In one example, a dispatch control system is provided. The dispatch control system has a data store with records of previously-attended geographical positions. These records indicate at least a duration of attendance. The dispatch control system is arranged to calculate one or more stochastic characteristics for the durations of attendance based on the records stored in the data store, the one or more measured stochastic characteristics being representative of a variability of the durations of attendance at said past geographical positions. It is also arranged to generate data indicative of an order of attendance for a mobile unit based on travel and estimated durations of attendance. This data is re-ordered and volatility metrics for each set of modified data are determined. The set of volatility metrics is used to modify the data indicative of an order of attendance for a mobile unit.

Abstract: A valved manifold module is disclosed, constructed and arranged to be readily connected in a chain with similar modules to form a manifold assembly. The modular nature of the apparatus allows for convenient expansion or modification of the manifold assembly to suit any application that comprises a group of pneumatically or hydraulically driven pumps, valves or combinations thereof in a liquid flow control apparatus. The valved manifold module in an example can be configured to accept a group of four substantially identical valve assemblies, and can be controlled by a local controller mounted to the manifold module, thus forming an independently programmable valved manifold module. The resulting modular system is readily expandable to allow for coordinated operations of a liquid flow control system, using substantially independent controller functions originating at the manifold assembly level.

Abstract: A flow meter includes an inlet side switching valve, an outlet side switching valve on a downstream of the inlet side valve, and a control valve on a downstream of the outlet side valve that are connected with each other by flow passages having internal volumes, a pressure sensor on an upstream side of the control valve, and a larger flow rate measuring section for calculating a flow rate based on a build-down volume of an internal volume of the passage between an outlet of the inlet side valve and an inlet of the control valve, and a smaller flow rate measuring section for calculating a flow rate based on a build-down volume of an inner capacity of the passage between an outlet of the outlet side valve and the inlet of the control valve.

Abstract: A pressure compensator for providing pressure compensation for a subsea device is provided. The pressure compensator has a compensator wall enclosing a compensation chamber and at least one bellows assembly. The bellows assembly includes a metal bellows that forms part of the compensator wall. The metal bellows is deformable to change the inner volume of the compensation chamber. The bellows assembly further includes an elastomeric bellows provided on the compensator wall and covering at least the metal bellows. A seal seals the space between the metal bellows and the elastomeric bellows. The space between the metal bellows and the elastomeric bellows is provided with a vacuum.

Abstract: Apparatus to interface with a corrugated profile are disclosed. An example apparatus for use with a fluid regulator includes an elastomeric ring having a corrugated profile that corresponds to a corrugated profile of a diaphragm of the fluid regulator. The elastomeric ring is to be positioned between a valve body and a bonnet of the fluid regulator to clamp the diaphragm between the valve body and the bonnet. The example apparatus includes a metallic ring positioned between the valve body and the bonnet to contact the elastomeric ring to support the elastomeric ring.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a semiconductor integrated circuit including an output transistor, an error amplifier, and a control circuit. The output transistor is connected between a first node on an input terminal side and a second node on an output terminal side. The error amplifier has a non-inverting input terminal, an inverting input terminal, and an output terminal. The non-inverting input terminal is connected to a third node between the second node and a standard potential. The inverting input terminal is connected to a reference voltage. The output terminal is connected to the gate of the output transistor. The control circuit makes responsiveness of the error amplifier at startup slower than responsiveness of the error amplifier at steady operation.

Abstract: A feedback device for a constant current driver controls a power supply module in the constant current driver to generate an output voltage. The constant current driver drives an electrical load with an output current. The feedback device includes a feedback control module and a feedback output unit. The feedback control module is utilized for receiving a load driven voltage related to the electrical load and generating a control voltage accordingly. The feedback output unit is utilized for generating a feedback current via an equivalent resistor of the feedback output unit according to a voltage difference between the control voltage and a feedback voltage of the power supply module. The power supply module controls the magnitude of the output voltage according to the feedback current, allowing the constant current driver to drive the electrical load with the output current.

Abstract: Disclosed is an industrial automation control system, method and apparatus and method of operation including a diagnostic domain subsystem powered by an energy storage subsystem. According to an exemplary embodiment, a diagnostic domain subsystem is configured to perform diagnostics of one or more conditions associated with a functional domain subsystem, where the energy storage subsystem powers the diagnostic subsystem during a normal mode of operation and the energy storage subsystem powers the diagnostic domain and functional domain during a power failure mode and/or power cycling mode.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a smart power distribution system and a method to progressively dispatch the power using the same. The method is characterized in that it is based on data collection and data analysis to develop a dispatch scheme. The method steps are all automatic and self-adaptive. The method can be executed in an unattended manner to automatically correlate real time data vs. historical data, planning data vs. operation data.

Abstract: A power switch control system with area-based switch grouping utilizes original compartments in a building as groups to be controlled, and includes multiple intelligent switches respectively installed in multiple switch wiring boxes originally and selectively located in the compartments. Each intelligent switch is electrically connected to multiple pieces of power-consuming equipment through a corresponding switch wiring box, and receives switch control commands transmitted from an electronic device to turn on or off the multiple pieces of power-consuming equipment connected to the switch wiring box, so as to group and remotely control power-consuming equipment in the compartments. As no rewiring is needed, the power switch control system can effectively reduce the cost for operation.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus to improve the stability of power distribution systems. The methods and apparatus include using edge processing to decrease the detection and reaction times associated with disturbances within the power distribution system. The edge processor can compare sampled phasor data with center of inertia data associated with the power distribution system.

Abstract: Interconnection meter socket adapters are provided. An interconnection meter socket adapter comprises a housing enclosing a set of electrical connections. The interconnection meter socket adapter may be configured to be coupled to a standard distribution panel and a standard electric meter, thereby establishing connections between a distribution panel and a user such that electrical power may be delivered to the user while an electrical meter measures the power consumption of the user. A power regulation module is disposed between the interconnection meter socket adapter, and configured to selectively connect one or more energy sources or energy sinks.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a power delivery scheme to provide a parallel regulation feature for integrated voltage regulators (IVRs).

Abstract: A low power bandgap circuit device that generates temperature independent reference voltages and/or zero temperature coefficient currents is disclosed. The circuit comprises a first pair of transistors, an amplifier, a star connected resistive network, and a second pair of transistors, wherein zero temperature coefficient currents are generated through mirroring and reuse of current from the star connected resistive network.

Abstract: A voltage regulator generates an output voltage that is a designed voltage level below the supply voltage. A reference voltage generator generates a reference voltage between ground and supply voltages. A voltage divider generates a feedback voltage between the supply and output voltages. An amplifier generates an amplifier output voltage based on a difference between the reference and feedback voltages. A buffer buffers the amplifier output voltage. A pass transistor receives the buffered voltage at its control node to sink an average load current appearing at the output node. A capacitor is connected between the supply and output voltages to provide a peak load current. A load-current-detecting transistor receives the buffered voltage at its control node to sense the load current. A compensation transistor compensates for leakage current. An internal load converts the sensed load current into a voltage control signal applied to the compensation transistor.

Abstract: A system is described that includes a power bus, a power source configured to supply power to the power bus, and a device receiving at least some of the power supplied by the power source. The device is configured to determine a quality level of the power received from the power bus, and perform an operation of the device according to the quality level of the power. The quality level of the power may be determined on an output from a wavelet transform. For example, the device may apply a wavelet transform to a function based on the power, isolate disturbances from the output of the wavelet transform, and based on the disturbances, determine the quality level of the power.