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20140136094 | PROXIMITY DETERMINATION METHOD, PROXIMITY DETERMINATION DEVICE, AND PROXIMITY DETERMINATION SYSTEM - A proximity determination method includes: collecting a first concealed vector based on a linear combination of a row vector of a key matrix, first numerical information, and a first random number, the key matrix being generated by adding a random number vector as a last column to a matrix in which a threshold for determining a proximity range is a diagonal element; collecting a second concealed vector based on the linear combination, second numerical information, and a second random number; calculating a remainder vector, the remainder vector being a remainder obtained from a difference between the collected first concealed vector and the second concealed vector when the key matrix is used as a modulus; and determining whether the first numerical information and the second numerical information belong to the proximity range, based on the calculated remainder vector. | 05-15-2014 |
20140185794 | ENCRYPTION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A device that uses homomorphic encryption is disclosed. The device obtains a first encrypted polynomial, a second encrypted polynomial, a first encrypted weight, and a second encrypted weight by respectively encrypting a first polynomial, a second polynomial, a first weight, and a second weight by using a homomorphic encryption scheme, and obtains an encrypted secure distance corresponding to encryption of a secure distance. | 07-03-2014 |
20140185797 | CRYPTOGRAPHY PROCESSING DEVICE AND CRYPTOGRAPHY PROCESSING METHOD - A device that uses homomorphic encryption is disclosed. The device includes a public key data generator configured to generate public key data, and a secret key data generator configured to generate secret key data that includes, as a secret key, an integer that is an element of a matrix obtained as a product of the first public key matrix element and an inverse matrix of the secret key matrix and that is not a multiple of the plain text space size. | 07-03-2014 |
20140233726 | DECRYPTION METHOD, RECORDING MEDIUM STORING DECRYPTION PROGRAM, DECRYPTION DEVICE, KEY GENERATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM STORING KEY GENERATION PROGRAM - A decryption method includes receiving an input of an n-dimensional vector whose elements other than a first element are all zero, or of the first element. The vector is a ciphertext obtained by encrypting a plaintext being an integer not less than 0 and less than s with a public key, or by performing an operation on a plurality of ciphertexts without decrypting them. The public key is associated with an n×n invertible matrix V defined as a secret key of homomorphic cryptography by using n integers, and is a matrix B being an Hermite normal form of V. The decryption method also includes: acquiring an element w which is coprime to s and which is one of elements of a matrix W=dV | 08-21-2014 |
20150046708 | INFORMATION PROCESSING TECHNIQUE FOR SECURE PATTERN MATCHING - An encrypted first polynomial that is obtained by encrypting, in a homomorphic encryption method that handles a polynomial processing, a first polynomial, is received from another computer. The first polynomial is represented by using, as coefficients, components of a first binary vector generated from first data in first order that is either ascending order or descending order with respect to degree of the first polynomial. Then, a predetermined processing in an encrypted text space is performed by using the encrypted first polynomial and an encrypted second polynomial that is obtained by encrypting a second polynomial in the homomorphic encryption method. The second polynomial is represented by using, as coefficients, components of a second binary vector generated from second data in second order that is different from the first order with respect to degree of the second polynomial. Then, a result of the predetermined processing is sent back. | 02-12-2015 |
20150207630 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium stores an information processing program that causes a computer to execute a process including, generating feature information based on organism information of a user; calculating a first cryptogram based on a logical operation of the feature information generated and a random number; and encrypting the first cryptogram into a second cryptogram by using a cryptographic algorithm capable of calculating a Hamming distance in an encrypted state. | 07-23-2015 |
20150270964 | ENCRYPTION DEVICE, ENCRYPTION METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND ENCRYPTION SYSTEM - An encryption server receives encrypted data which is encrypted by using a public key of a first user and which is added with auxiliary information calculated using a combination of a secret key and the public key of the first user and data to be encrypted. Then, the encryption server generates re-encrypted data obtained by re-encrypting the encrypted data using the auxiliary information added to the encrypted data, a public key of a second user, and encrypted information related to the secret key of the first user which is encrypted with the public key of the second user. | 09-24-2015 |
20150280914 | CIPHERTEXT PROCESSING DEVICE, CIPHERTEXT PROCESSING METHOD, COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - A ciphertext processing device acquires a first polynomial into which first text data is converted with a first order and which is encrypted with a first public key and a first square-value polynomial into which square-value vector data of each component of the first text data is converted with the first order and which is encrypted with the first public key. The ciphertext processing device acquires a second polynomial into which second text data is converted with a second order and which is encrypted with the first public key and a second square-value polynomial into which square-value vector data of each component of the second text data is converted with the second order and which is encrypted with the first public key. The ciphertext processing device determines whether the second text data is included in the first text data, using the each polynomial. | 10-01-2015 |
20150318991 | INFORMATION PROCESSING TECHNIQUE FOR PATTERN MATCHING - A matching method includes: generating a first numerical vector; generating a second numerical vector by squaring each component of the first numerical vector and a third numerical vector by cubing each component of the first numerical vector; generating first to third polynomials by executing polynomial transformation of the first to third numerical vectors; encrypting the first to third polynomials by a homomorphic encryption scheme; executing a predetermined operation while keeping data used in the predetermined operation encrypted, by using fourth to sixth polynomials obtained by the polynomial transformation and the homomorphic encryption of fourth to sixth numerical vectors, wherein the fourth numerical vector is generated by numerically vectorizing second text, the fifth numerical vector is generated by squaring each component of the fourth numerical vector, and the sixth numerical vector is generated by cubing each component of the fourth numerical vector; and decrypting a result of the predetermined operation. | 11-05-2015 |
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20130189819 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING VERTICAL PLANAR POWER MOSFET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TRENCH-GATE POWER MOSFET - In the manufacturing steps of a super-junction power MOSFET having a drift region having a super junction structure, after the super junction structure is formed, introduction of a body region and the like and heat treatment related thereto are typically performed. However, in the process thereof, a dopant in each of P-type column regions and the like included in the super junction structure is diffused to result in a scattered dopant profile. This causes problems such as degradation of a breakdown voltage when a reverse bias voltage is applied between a drain and a source and an increase in ON resistance. According to the present invention, in a method of manufacturing a silicon-based vertical planar power MOSFET, a body region forming a channel region is formed by selective epitaxial growth. | 07-25-2013 |
20140120669 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING VERTICAL PLANAR POWER MOSFET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TRENCH-GATE POWER MOSFET - In the manufacturing steps of a super-junction power MOSFET having a drift region having a super junction structure, after the super junction structure is formed, introduction of a body region and the like and heat treatment related thereto are typically performed. However, in the process thereof, a dopant in each of P-type column regions and the like included in the super junction structure is diffused to result in a scattered dopant profile. This causes problems such as degradation of a breakdown voltage when a reverse bias voltage is applied between a drain and a source and an increase in ON resistance. According to the present invention, in a method of manufacturing a silicon-based vertical planar power MOSFET, a body region forming a channel region is formed by selective epitaxial growth. | 05-01-2014 |
20140284705 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING VERTICAL PLANAR POWER MOSFET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TRENCH-GATE POWER MOSFET - In the manufacturing steps of a super-junction power MOSFET having a drift region having a super junction structure, after the super junction structure is formed, introduction of a body region and the like and heat treatment related thereto are typically performed. However, in the process thereof, a dopant in each of P-type column regions and the like included in the super junction structure is diffused to result in a scattered dopant profile. This causes problems such as degradation of a breakdown voltage when a reverse bias voltage is applied between a drain and a source and an increase in ON resistance. According to the present invention, in a method of manufacturing a silicon-based vertical planar power MOSFET, a body region forming a channel region is formed by selective epitaxial growth. | 09-25-2014 |
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20090130546 | Battery module and its method of manufacture - A rechargeable battery that prevents a concentration of stress on a coupling portion of a lead tab and a cap assembly at a time of bending the lead tab so as to not damage the coupling portion includes: an electrode assembly having a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator interposed between the first and second electrodes; a case to receive the electrode assembly and having an open top portion; a cap assembly arranged on the top portion of the case; a lead tab having one end affixed to the cap assembly to electrically connect the cap assembly to the first electrode; and a stopper fixed to the cap assembly and having one end arranged on the lead tab, the stopper allowing a portion of the lead tab contacting the one end of the stopper to be bent when the lead tab is bent. | 05-21-2009 |
20090186269 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - The present invention relates to a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly, a case, electrode terminals, and a cap plate. The electrode assembly includes a separator and an anode and a cathode disposed at both sides of the separator. The case houses the electrode assembly. The electrode terminals are electrically connected to the electrode assembly and protrude outwardly from the case. The cap plate closes and seals the case. The cap plate includes a terminal hole for receiving the electrode terminals and a sealing reinforcing member formed along a circumference of the terminal hole and having a greater thicker than a periphery thereof. | 07-23-2009 |
20090280403 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly, a case, a cap assembly, and a core. The electrode assembly includes an anode, a cathode, and a separator interposed between the anode and the cathode. The case has a space for housing the electrode assembly. The cap assembly is connected to the case and electrically connected to the electrode assembly. The core is disposed inside the electrode assembly, and has a distance between the exterior and the center thereof at one end in a length direction that is greater than a distance between the exterior and the center thereof at the center in the length direction. | 11-12-2009 |
20100028724 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery includes an electrode array for generating current, a case for containing the electrode array and a cap electrically connected to the electrode array through the case. The rechargeable battery also includes a current interruption device having a connection to electrically connect the electrode array and the cap assembly and a magnet proximate the connection of the current interruption device for forming a magnetic field at the connection. | 02-04-2010 |
20100143772 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode group including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; a case housing the electrode group; a cap-up electrically connected with the electrode group and combined with the case; a vent plate installed below the cap-up and having a notch; and a heterogeneous metallic member installed between the cap-up and the vent plate and made of a clad metal, whereby the stability and outputting of the rechargeable battery can be improved. | 06-10-2010 |
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20150274166 | TRAVEL CONTROLLER FOR VEHICLES - A running control device of a vehicle includes an engine with a plurality of cylinders, and a clutch connecting/disconnecting a power transmission path between the engine and wheels, the running control device of a vehicle performing during an inertia running mode a neutral inertia running mode performed with the power transmission path between the engine and the wheels disconnected while the engine is kept operated, and a cylinder resting inertia running mode performed by resting at least a part of the cylinders of the engine while the power transmission path between the engine and the wheels is connected, the running control device of a vehicle increasing an operation region of performing the neutral inertia running mode in an operation region of performing the inertia running mode when idle learning performed in an idle operation state of the engine is incomplete, as compared to after completion of the idle learning. | 10-01-2015 |
20150291165 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE - A running control device of a vehicle including an engine, a connecting/disconnecting device separating the engine and wheels, and a transmission transmitting power of the engine toward the wheels, the running control device of a vehicle being configured to execute a normal running mode performed by using the power of the engine with the engine and the wheels coupled, a free-run inertia running mode that is an inertia running mode performed by separating the engine and the wheels and stopping the engine during running, and a neutral inertia running mode that is an inertia running mode performed by separating the engine and the wheels and operating the engine in a self-sustaining manner during running, the running control device of a vehicle setting a gear ratio of the transmission on a high vehicle speed side in the case of return from the free-run inertia running mode to the normal running mode. | 10-15-2015 |
20150298698 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE - A running control device of a vehicle includes an engine with a plurality of cylinders and a clutch separating the engine and wheels, the running control device of a vehicle controls and supplies the clutch a line pressure acquired by adjusting an output oil pressure of an oil pump, the running control device of a vehicle is configured to execute a neutral inertia running mode that is an inertia running mode performed while the engine and the wheels are separated and a cylinder resting inertia running mode performed by stopping operation in at least a part of the cylinders of the engine while the engine and the wheels are coupled, the line pressure is low while the neutral inertia running mode is performed as compared to while the cylinder resting inertia running mode is performed. | 10-22-2015 |
20150298700 | VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROLLER - A running control device of a vehicle includes an engine with cylinders, a clutch connecting/disconnecting a power transmission path between the engine and wheels, and a variable mechanism to vary an intake air amount sucked into the cylinders. The running control device performs a normal running mode by transmitting engine drive force to the wheels, a neutral inertia running mode by disconnecting the power transmission path between the engine and the wheels, and a cylinder resting inertia running mode by resting at least a part of the cylinders while the power transmission path between the engine and the wheels is connected. The running control device makes the intake air amount sucked into the cylinders larger at the time of return from the neutral inertia running mode to the normal running mode as compared to the case of return from the cylinder resting inertia running mode to the normal running mode. | 10-22-2015 |
20150298701 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE - A running control device has an engine coupling running mode enabling an engine brake running mode performed by coupling an engine and wheels with an engine brake applied by driven rotation of the engine, and an inertia running mode performed with an engine brake force lower than that of the engine brake running mode. The running control device includes a steering wheel steering angle as a condition of terminating the inertia running mode. The running control device performs a first inertia running mode with the rotation of the engine stopped and a second inertia running mode with the engine rotating. The first inertia running mode is terminated when the steering angle becomes equal to or greater than a predefined first determination value. The second inertia running mode is terminated when the steering angle becomes equal to or greater than a predefined second determination value larger than the first determination value. | 10-22-2015 |
20150300274 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE - A running control device of a vehicle includes an engine with a plurality of cylinders, a clutch connecting/disconnecting a power transmission path between the engine and wheels, a fuel pump transferring fuel toward an injector, and a fuel pressure control device controlling a fuel pressure in a transfer path of the fuel. The running control device of a vehicle performs a neutral inertia running mode performed with the power transmission path between the engine and the wheels disconnected, and a cylinder resting inertia running mode performed by resting at least a part of the cylinders of the engine with the power transmission path between the engine and the wheels connected, the fuel pressure during the neutral inertia running mode being made higher than the fuel pressure during the cylinder resting inertia running mode. | 10-22-2015 |
20150307102 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE - A running control device of a vehicle includes an engine, a connecting/disconnecting device separating the engine and wheels, and a transmission transmitting power of the engine toward the wheels, the running control device being configured to execute a normal running-mode performed by using the power of the engine with the engine and the wheels coupled, a free-run inertia running-mode that is performed by separating the engine and the wheels and stopping the engine during running, and a neutral inertia running-mode that is a performed by separating the engine and the wheels and operating the engine in a self-sustaining manner during running, the running control device setting a gear ratio of the transmission on a low vehicle speed side in the case of return from the free-run inertia running-mode to the normal running-mode as compared to the case of return from the neutral inertia running-mode to the normal running-mode. | 10-29-2015 |
20150307103 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE - A running control device of a vehicle includes an engine and a brake booster amplifying a brake force by forming a negative pressure in a negative pressure tank by rotation of the engine. The running control device is configured to execute an engine brake running mode performed with the engine coupled to wheels such that an engine brake is applied by driven rotation of the engine and an inertia running mode performed with an engine brake force made lower than that of the engine brake running mode. The running control device executes a first inertia running mode performed with the rotation of the engine stopped and a second inertia running mode performed with the engine kept rotating as the inertia running mode in accordance with predefined respective execution conditions. The running control device comprises a prediction portion configured to predict a necessity of the negative pressure. | 10-29-2015 |
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20150151761 | DRIVE CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A drive control device for a vehicle including an engine and a clutch device provided in a power transmission path between the engine and a drive wheel includes: a normal traveling unit causing the vehicle to travel while the engine is connected to the drive wheel; a free-run coasting unit disconnecting the engine from the drive wheel during traveling and causing the vehicle to coast while the engine is stopped; a neutral coasting unit disconnecting the engine from the drive wheel during traveling and causing the vehicle to coast while the engine is autonomously operated; and a coasting switching control unit setting an upper limit value of an upward gradient of a road surface, at which the neutral coasting is stopped, such that the upper limit value is larger than an upper limit value of the upward gradient of the road surface, at which the free-run coasting is stopped. | 06-04-2015 |
20150158491 | DRIVE CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - An upper limit value of an upward gradient of a road surface for starting neutral coasting is set to be larger than an upper limit of the upward gradient of the road surface for starting free-run coasting, so, when the upward gradient is relatively large and a coasting distance is short, the vehicle is caused to travel in the neutral coasting, and stop and restart of the engine are not carried out. Therefore, a decrease in drivability of the vehicle is suppressed. When the upward gradient is relatively small and the coasting distance is long, the vehicle is caused to travel in the free-run coasting, and supply of fuel to the engine is stopped, so fuel economy of the vehicle is obtained. Thus, it is possible to achieve both fuel economy and drivability of the vehicle during coasting on an upward gradient. | 06-11-2015 |
20150266480 | VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROLLER - A running control device is configured to execute an engine coupling running mode performed with an engine and wheels connected by a connecting/disconnecting device, a neutral inertia running mode performed with the engine separated from the wheels by the connecting/disconnecting device while the engine is supplied with fuel and allowed to perform self-sustaining rotation, and a free-run inertia running mode performed with the engine separated from the wheels by the connecting/disconnecting device while fuel supply to the engine is stopped to stop rotation. The neutral inertia running mode is terminated when an operation amount of the accelerator pedal becomes equal to or greater than a predefined first determination value. The free-run inertia running mode is terminated when an operation amount of the accelerator pedal becomes equal to or greater than a predefined second determination value larger than the first determination value. | 09-24-2015 |
20150274166 | TRAVEL CONTROLLER FOR VEHICLES - A running control device of a vehicle includes an engine with a plurality of cylinders, and a clutch connecting/disconnecting a power transmission path between the engine and wheels, the running control device of a vehicle performing during an inertia running mode a neutral inertia running mode performed with the power transmission path between the engine and the wheels disconnected while the engine is kept operated, and a cylinder resting inertia running mode performed by resting at least a part of the cylinders of the engine while the power transmission path between the engine and the wheels is connected, the running control device of a vehicle increasing an operation region of performing the neutral inertia running mode in an operation region of performing the inertia running mode when idle learning performed in an idle operation state of the engine is incomplete, as compared to after completion of the idle learning. | 10-01-2015 |
20150274168 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROLLER - A running control device of a vehicle including an engine, a brake operation member, and a brake booster, is configured to execute an engine brake running mode performed with the engine coupled to wheels and an inertia running mode performed with an engine brake force made lower than that in the engine brake running mode. The running control device executes first and second inertia running modes. The first inertia running mode is terminated when a brake request amount becomes equal to or greater than a predefined first determination value while the first inertia running mode is performed. The second inertia running mode is terminated and a return to the engine brake running mode is made when the brake request amount becomes equal to or greater than a predefined second determination value larger than the first determination value while the second inertia running mode is performed. | 10-01-2015 |
20150284004 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE - A running control device of a vehicle includes an engine, a clutch separating the engine and wheels, and a torque converter with a lockup clutch transmitting power of the engine toward the wheels, the running control device of a vehicle is configured to execute a neutral inertia running mode that is an inertia running mode performed while the engine and the wheels are separated and a cylinder resting inertia running mode performed by stopping operation in at least some of cylinders of the engine while the engine and the wheels are coupled, the lockup clutch has a weak engagement force while the neutral inertia running mode is performed as compared to while the cylinder resting inertia running mode is performed. | 10-08-2015 |
20150291165 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE - A running control device of a vehicle including an engine, a connecting/disconnecting device separating the engine and wheels, and a transmission transmitting power of the engine toward the wheels, the running control device of a vehicle being configured to execute a normal running mode performed by using the power of the engine with the engine and the wheels coupled, a free-run inertia running mode that is an inertia running mode performed by separating the engine and the wheels and stopping the engine during running, and a neutral inertia running mode that is an inertia running mode performed by separating the engine and the wheels and operating the engine in a self-sustaining manner during running, the running control device of a vehicle setting a gear ratio of the transmission on a high vehicle speed side in the case of return from the free-run inertia running mode to the normal running mode. | 10-15-2015 |
20150291171 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROLLER - A running control device of a vehicle executes a normal running mode with an engine coupled to drive wheels, a first inertia running mode with the engine stopped during running and an engine brake force reduced as compared to the normal running mode, and a second inertia running mode with the engine rotating during running and the engine brake force reduced as compared to the normal running mode. A determining portion determines a necessity of a brake negative pressure during the first or second inertia running mode. The necessity of the brake negative pressure is a condition for returning from the first inertia running mode and the second inertia running mode to the normal running mode. An upper limit value of the necessity of the brake negative pressure for returning from the first inertia running mode is smaller than that for returning from the second inertia running mode. | 10-15-2015 |
20150298698 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE - A running control device of a vehicle includes an engine with a plurality of cylinders and a clutch separating the engine and wheels, the running control device of a vehicle controls and supplies the clutch a line pressure acquired by adjusting an output oil pressure of an oil pump, the running control device of a vehicle is configured to execute a neutral inertia running mode that is an inertia running mode performed while the engine and the wheels are separated and a cylinder resting inertia running mode performed by stopping operation in at least a part of the cylinders of the engine while the engine and the wheels are coupled, the line pressure is low while the neutral inertia running mode is performed as compared to while the cylinder resting inertia running mode is performed. | 10-22-2015 |
20150298700 | VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROLLER - A running control device of a vehicle includes an engine with cylinders, a clutch connecting/disconnecting a power transmission path between the engine and wheels, and a variable mechanism to vary an intake air amount sucked into the cylinders. The running control device performs a normal running mode by transmitting engine drive force to the wheels, a neutral inertia running mode by disconnecting the power transmission path between the engine and the wheels, and a cylinder resting inertia running mode by resting at least a part of the cylinders while the power transmission path between the engine and the wheels is connected. The running control device makes the intake air amount sucked into the cylinders larger at the time of return from the neutral inertia running mode to the normal running mode as compared to the case of return from the cylinder resting inertia running mode to the normal running mode. | 10-22-2015 |
20150298701 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE - A running control device has an engine coupling running mode enabling an engine brake running mode performed by coupling an engine and wheels with an engine brake applied by driven rotation of the engine, and an inertia running mode performed with an engine brake force lower than that of the engine brake running mode. The running control device includes a steering wheel steering angle as a condition of terminating the inertia running mode. The running control device performs a first inertia running mode with the rotation of the engine stopped and a second inertia running mode with the engine rotating. The first inertia running mode is terminated when the steering angle becomes equal to or greater than a predefined first determination value. The second inertia running mode is terminated when the steering angle becomes equal to or greater than a predefined second determination value larger than the first determination value. | 10-22-2015 |
20150300274 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE - A running control device of a vehicle includes an engine with a plurality of cylinders, a clutch connecting/disconnecting a power transmission path between the engine and wheels, a fuel pump transferring fuel toward an injector, and a fuel pressure control device controlling a fuel pressure in a transfer path of the fuel. The running control device of a vehicle performs a neutral inertia running mode performed with the power transmission path between the engine and the wheels disconnected, and a cylinder resting inertia running mode performed by resting at least a part of the cylinders of the engine with the power transmission path between the engine and the wheels connected, the fuel pressure during the neutral inertia running mode being made higher than the fuel pressure during the cylinder resting inertia running mode. | 10-22-2015 |
20150307102 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE - A running control device of a vehicle includes an engine, a connecting/disconnecting device separating the engine and wheels, and a transmission transmitting power of the engine toward the wheels, the running control device being configured to execute a normal running-mode performed by using the power of the engine with the engine and the wheels coupled, a free-run inertia running-mode that is performed by separating the engine and the wheels and stopping the engine during running, and a neutral inertia running-mode that is a performed by separating the engine and the wheels and operating the engine in a self-sustaining manner during running, the running control device setting a gear ratio of the transmission on a low vehicle speed side in the case of return from the free-run inertia running-mode to the normal running-mode as compared to the case of return from the neutral inertia running-mode to the normal running-mode. | 10-29-2015 |
20150307103 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE - A running control device of a vehicle includes an engine and a brake booster amplifying a brake force by forming a negative pressure in a negative pressure tank by rotation of the engine. The running control device is configured to execute an engine brake running mode performed with the engine coupled to wheels such that an engine brake is applied by driven rotation of the engine and an inertia running mode performed with an engine brake force made lower than that of the engine brake running mode. The running control device executes a first inertia running mode performed with the rotation of the engine stopped and a second inertia running mode performed with the engine kept rotating as the inertia running mode in accordance with predefined respective execution conditions. The running control device comprises a prediction portion configured to predict a necessity of the negative pressure. | 10-29-2015 |
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20130135658 | PRINTING APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FUNCTION, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A printing apparatus enabling prevention of unauthorized access from an external apparatus. The printing apparatus receives print data from an external apparatus through wireless communication, and determines whether or not the received print data has authentication information added thereto. When it is determined that the print data has authentication information added thereto, the image data is printed depending on reception of the authentication information from a user. Further, it is determined whether or not the level of security of an encryption method employed in the wireless communication is lower than a predetermined security level. When the print data does not have authentication information added thereto and when the level of security is lower than the predetermined security level, the printing apparatus restricts printing based on the received print data. | 05-30-2013 |
20150153979 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FUNCTION, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - An image forming apparatus which reduces the burden on users and enhances the ease of use by not updating information needed for wireless connection while the same user is using the image forming apparatus. Wireless connection information for carrying out a wireless communication between a terminal device and the image forming apparatus is displayed on a display unit. The wireless connection information is changed when users of the image forming apparatus have changed. Even when the wireless communication is terminated, the wireless connection information is not changed during a time period for which it is determined that the same user is using the image forming apparatus. | 06-04-2015 |
20150156350 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF TRANSMITTING REPAIR REQUEST, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - An image forming apparatus that prompts, when instructed by a user to transmit a repair request, the user to perform repair work before it actually transmits the repair request to an external apparatus. A console section receives an instruction for transmitting a repair request for repairing the image forming apparatus to the external apparatus from a user. Upon receipt of the instruction, the console section displays an operation screen indicating a repair operation that the user should perform. When the display unit displays the operation screen and the console section receives from the user the instruction for transmitting the repair request to the external apparatus again, a CPU causes the repair request to be transmitted to the external apparatus. | 06-04-2015 |
20150242163 | SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME, AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS - Provided is a system that includes an information processing apparatus; and an image processing apparatus. The image processing apparatus includes a transmitting unit configured to transmit a script for transmitting image data which is generated by rendering content displayed on the browser of the information processing apparatus through execution of the script by the information processing apparatus to the image processing apparatus in response to a request from the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus includes a transmitting unit configured to transmit the image data generated through execution of the script by the browser to the image processing apparatus. The image processing apparatus further includes a printing unit configured to perform printing based on the image data. | 08-27-2015 |