In der Blattausgabestation eines Bilderzeugungsgerätes montierte Blattbearbeitungsvorrichtung und diese Vorrichtung enthaltendes Bilderzeugungsgerät

FERNKOPIERER

Es wird ein Fernkopierer (1) zum Empfangen von über eine Telefonleitung (2) versandten Schriftstücken (3) mit einem Ablagefach (4) zur Aufnahme der empfangenen Schriftstücke (3) beschrieben. Um vorteilhafte Konstruktionsbedingungen zu schaffen, wird vorgeschlagen, daß ein vom Fernkopierer (1) gesteuerter Kuvertierautomat (5) an den Fernkopierer (1) angeschlossen ist, und dieser Kuvertierautomat (5) nach dem Empfangen einer als Steuersignal ausgebildeten Kennung, von Adressdaten und des Schriftstückes (3) über die Telefonleitung (2) das Schriftstück (3) einem mit den empfangenen Adressdaten beschrifteten Kuvert (6) zuordnet.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SURFACE COVERING PREPARATION

A surface covering layout system includes a processing circuit configured to receive image data regarding one or more images associated with a surface to be covered with a surface covering, and generate a surface covering layout based on the image data, the surface covering layout providing an indication of a pattern of a plurality of covering members included in the surface covering.

Sheet conveyor and image reader

Image Forming Apparatus, Method For Controlling Image Forming Apparatus

Image reading device and Image reading device of the correction method

AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER, IMAGE READING DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An automatic document feeder comprises: a feeding unit that causes an image of a first side of a document to be read by a first image reading unit; a second image reading unit that reads an image of a second side of the document; a release unit that supports a reading guide opposite to a reading surface of the second image reading unit and enables underneath of the reading surface to be released; and a paper ejection tray on which the document having been subjected to image reading and ejected from a paper ejection roller pair is accumulated, wherein an end fence that rises up at a document ejection direction upstream side of the paper ejection tray is configured of separate members that are an upper portion and a lower portion, and a rotational pivot of the release unit is provided downstream from the end fence in a feeding direction.

PRINTING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

In a printing system capable of supplying a sheet of a job having undergone print processing by the printing unit of a printing apparatus to a post-processing unit capable of executing at least a specific type of post-processing among a plurality of types of post-processes, when the target job requires the specific type of post-processing, the printing apparatus is inhibited from executing print processing of the job without explicitly determining a sheet necessary for the print processing of the job by a user using a user interface unit. When the target job does not require the specific type of post-processing, the printing apparatus is permitted to execute print processing of the job without explicitly determining a sheet necessary for the print processing of the job by the user using the user interface unit.

Image forming apparatus comprising a punch mechanism forming a punch hole in a sheet on which an image is formed by an image forming unit

An image forming apparatus has an image forming unit, a punch mechanism, a display unit, a hole formation request receiving unit, a demand input receiving unit, a region designating unit, an extraction unit, a selection unit, and a punch mechanism control unit. The demand input receiving unit receives an input of a demand about punch hole formation from a user. The region designating unit designates a region in which a punch hole is to be formed by the punch mechanism through the display unit. The extraction unit extracts punch hole formation portion candidates having a printing rate lower than a predetermined value in the designated region. The selection unit causes a user to select the hole formation portion satisfying the demand. The punch mechanism control unit performs control so that the punch hole formation by the punch mechanism is carried out in the selected hole formation portion.

Image reading apparatus

An image reading apparatus having an original conveyance apparatus for conveying an original to a reading position, includes: a first mounting member for coupling the original conveyance apparatus to the image reading apparatus so that the original conveyance apparatus is displaceable with respect to the image reading apparatus substantially in a direction perpendicular to a conveyance direction of the original; a second mounting member for coupling the original conveyance apparatus to the image reading apparatus so that the second mounting member serves as a rotation axis when the original conveyance apparatus is displaced in the direction perpendicular to the conveyance direction; and a fixing member for fixing the original conveying member to the image reading apparatus after the original conveyance apparatus has been displaced with respect to the image reading apparatus with the second mounting member serving as the rotation axis.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus includes an authentication unit, a storing unit, an image reading unit, a printing unit, a determination unit, and a control unit. The authentication unit performs user authentication upon printing of an image of a document. The storing unit stores image data in advance. The image reading unit reads an image of a document. The printing unit forms and prints an image on the basis of the document image read by the image reading unit. The determination unit determines whether the document image read by the image reading unit has a relation with the image data stored in the storing unit. The control unit performs control, in response to determination by the determination unit that the document image read by the image reading unit has a relation with the image data stored in the storing unit, to activate the printing unit, without activating the authentication unit.

Sheet conveying device, image forming apparatus incorporating the sheet conveying device, and optional device incorporating the sheet conveying device

A sheet conveying device, which is included in an image forming apparatus and an optional device attachable to the image forming apparatus, includes a sheet container, a sheet feeder, a separator, a guide, and a projection. The sheet container loads multiple sheets. The sheet feeder feeds a sheet out of the multiple sheets in the sheet container. The separator separates the sheet from another sheet fed together with the sheet. The guide having a guide surface to guide the sheet passing the separator such that the sheet is fed in a predetermined sheet conveying direction. An upstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the guide surface of the guide is located lower than a downstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the separator. The projection is disposed facing the separator at the upstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the guide surface.

Data input system, data input apparatus, data input method, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium encoded with data input program

A data input apparatus can communicate with an imaging unit capturing an image of a subject to output image data, and includes a display unit displaying a screen including data input areas, and a processor. The processor includes: a setting portion setting data input to the data input area; an instruction position acquiring portion acquiring an instruction position based on a relative position between a display surface of the display unit and a recording medium included in image data output by the imaging unit; an information acquiring portion acquiring information stored in the recording medium based on the image data; and an input information acquiring portion acquiring input information available for input to the data input area among the acquired information. If the acquired instruction position is a prescribed position, the setting portion sets the acquired input information as the data input to the data input area.

Printing apparatus

A printing apparatus, including an image reader unit, a printer unit, and a controller, is provided. The controller executes an image reading process; a printing process; a standby process to hold the printer unit in a second condition, wherein the printer unit is enabled to print through a preparatory action, on standby during a time period between completion of the printing process and elapse of a standby period; a shifting process to shift the printer unit from the second condition to a first condition, wherein the preparatory action is required to enable the printer unit to print; and a changing process, wherein, if a document cover in the image reading unit is open during the time period between the completion of the printing process and elapse of the standby period, the standby period is changed from a first period to a second period that is longer than the first period.

Image forming apparatus and sheet processing apparatus

A printing system includes a printing apparatus that prints an image on a sheet, a sheet processer that executes sheet processing, and a sheet detection sensor that detects a sheet on which the sheet processing is performed not in association with the printing of an image, where the printing of an image is restricted in response to detection of a sheet by the sheet detection sensor.

PRINTING SYSTEM, PRINTING SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A printing system includes a printing apparatus that prints an image on a sheet, a sheet processer that executes sheet processing, and a sheet detection sensor that detects a sheet on which the sheet processing is performed not in association with the printing of an image, where the printing of an image is restricted in response to detection of a sheet by the sheet detection sensor.

Image forming apparatus and Image forming method

Apparatus and method for reading a document and printing a mark thereon

An apparatus for verifying whether a user of an object is an authorized user of the object includes: (a) means for detecting a biometric feature of the user and generating data representing the biometric feature; and (b) a reader-printer for reading and printing on the object, which includes: (i) reader system for reading the object to obtain a digital representation of biometric information associated with the authorized user; and (ii) printer system for printing on the object; the apparatus being operable to cause the printer system to print on the object if the data matches the digital representation. Separately or incorporated into the apparatus, the reader-printer may include: (a) reader for reading the object to obtain a digital signature representing a unique feature of the object; and (b) printer for printing on the object if the digital signature matches a reference digital signature associated with the object.

IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

An image forming system includes: an image forming apparatus that includes an image forming section that forms an image on a recording material in accordance with a print job and a first reception section that receives a command about output of the print job; and a post-processing apparatus that includes a post-processing section that performs post-processing on the recording material transported from the image forming apparatus in accordance with the print job and a second reception section that receives a command about the post-processing and that receives a command about re-output of the print job in a case where the print job is to be possibly re-output.

Image forming apparatus, and control program and operation method thereof

An image forming apparatus according to an embodiment includes a decoloring unit for performing decoloring processing on an image formed on a sheet using decolorable material. An image forming unit forms an image on the sheet using decolorable material. A reuse tray receives a sheet provided by a user. A processor determines whether a sheet is provided on the reuse tray based on the signal from the sensor. When it is determined that a sheet is provided on the reuse tray, the decoloring unit performs the decoloring processing on the sheet, and the image forming unit forms an image on the sheet that was subject to the decoloring processing. When the image forming unit forms an image on the sheet that was subject to decoloring processing, a rewards account of the user is updated.

Image forming apparatus, and control program and operation method thereof

According to an embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes a decoloring unit that performs decoloring processing on an image formed on a sheet using decolorable material. An image forming unit forms an image on a sheet. A reuse tray can receive a sheet. A new sheet tray can receive a sheet. A processor performs processing to determine whether to convey a sheet from the reuse tray or the new sheet tray to the image forming unit to form an image thereon. When it is determined that the sheet is conveyed from the reuse tray, the processor controls the decoloring unit to perform the decoloring processing on the sheet, and update a rewards account of the user.

Image forming apparatus controlling peripheral device, method for installing control program, installation program, and recording medium thereof

A printer determines the condition of connection with a peripheral device. When detecting a paper ejector is connected, the printer reads out the model name and the serial number, for identifying the paper ejector, stored in a memory, and transmits the model name and the serial number to a server connected to a network. Then, the printer receives a program for controlling the paper ejector from the server, and writes the received control program into a rewritable nonvolatile memory. The printer executes the control program to thereby control the peripheral device connected to the printer.

Image forming system and method for identifying accessory device and image forming apparatus

The image forming system comprises an accessory device and an image forming apparatus, the accessory device for storing device identification information for identifying its own device, and the image forming apparatus to which the accessory device is connected. The image forming apparatus stores the device identification information of the accessory device included in the image forming system. Further, the image forming apparatus receives a participation notification which requires participating in the image forming system from a new accessory device including the device identification information. If the device identification information included in the received participation notification is not stored, the image forming apparatus stores the information. If already stored, the image forming apparatus discards the participation notification.

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ СЧИТЫВАНИЯ ДОКУМЕНТА И ПЕЧАТИ МЕТКИ НА НЕМ

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR READING A DOCUMENT AND PRINTING A MARK THEREON

An apparatus for verifying whether a user of an object is an authorized user of the object includes: (a) means for detecting a biometric feature of the user and generating data representing the biometric feature; and (b) a reader- printer for reading and printing on the object, which includes: (i) reader system for reading the object to obtain a digital representation of biometric information associated with the authorized user; and (ii) printer system for printing on the object; the apparatus being operable to cause the printer system to print on the object if the data matches the digital representation. Separately or incorporated into the apparatus, the reader-printer may include: (a) reader for reading the object to obtain a digital signature representing a unique feature of the object; and (b) printer for printing on the object if the digital signature matches a reference digital signature associated with the object.

Systems and methods for surface covering preparation

인쇄장치 및 그 제어 방법과, 기억매체

... 복수의 시트 격납부 중 적어도 하나로부터 반송된 시트 상에 화상을 인쇄할 수 있는 인쇄장치에 있어서, 하나 이상의 인쇄 잡을 기억하는 기억부; 상기 복수의 시트 격납부에서, 상기 기억부에 기억된 인쇄 잡에서 사용하는 시트의 속성정보가 등록되어 있는 적어도 하나의 시트 격납부가 있는가 없는가를 판정하는 판정부; 상기 판정부에 의한 판정에 의거하여 상기 기억부에 기억된 상기 인쇄 잡에서 사용하는 시트의 상기 속성정보가 등록되어 있는 시트 격납부가 없다는 것을 통지하는 통지부; 상기 기억부에 기억된 상기 인쇄 잡 중에서 적어도 하나의 인쇄 잡을 선택하기 위한 선택 지시를 유저로부터 수신하는 선택 지시 수신부; 상기 선택 지시에 의해 선택된 적어도 하나의 인쇄 잡에 대한 실행 지시를 유저로부터 수신하는 실행 지시 수신부; 및 상기 실행 지시 수신부에 의해 수신된 상기 실행 지시에 따라 상기 선택 지시에 의해 선택된 상기 적어도 하나의 인쇄 잡을 실행하는 실행부를 구비하고, 상기 통지부는, 상기 실행 지시 수신부가 상기 실행 지시를 수신하기 전에, 상기 기억부에 기억된 상기 인쇄 잡에서 사용하는 시트의 상기 속성정보가 등록되어 있는 시트 격납부가 없다는 것을 통지할 수 있다.

Printing system for printing alignment mark and method of controlling printing system for printing alignment mark

To provide a printing system that can print, on a medium, an alignment mark for aligning the medium in a processing device that performs processing on the medium after printing without complicated work carried out by a user. The printing system includes a printer, the processing device, a printer control unit, a processing device control unit, a data creating unit that creates printing data for performing printing on the medium and processing data for performing processing on the medium after printing, and a data processor that transmits the printing data to the printer control unit and transmits the processing data to the processing device control unit. The data processor creates alignment data for aligning the medium in the processing device, and transmits the alignment data to the printer control unit. The printer control unit controls the printer to print the alignment mark on the medium.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus includes an exit tray, an image forming section, a user identification section, a printed sheet receipt managing section, and a fetch sensor. The image forming section performs a printing operation based on a print instruction issued from a user. The fetch sensor is capable of detecting that a printed sheet has been fetched from the exit tray. The user identification section identifies a print requester corresponding to a user having issued a print instruction, and a fetcher corresponding to a user fetching the printed sheet from the exit tray. If the printed sheet is fetched from the exit tray and the fetcher is different from the print requester, the printed sheet receipt managing section sends, to a computer of the user, a notice of printed sheet taken away notifying that the printed sheet has been taken away.

Image forming apparatus capable of changing cut position on long medium and control method thereof

An image forming apparatus, provided with an image forming part that performs an image formation on each of individual medium pieces that are attached to a long base sheet with specified gaps wherein a long medium is configured with the long base sheet and the medium pieces, a length of the gaps being defined as a gap length, a carrying part that carries the long medium to the image forming part in a medium carrying direction, a cutting part that cuts the long medium that is being carried by the carrying part, and a cut position determining part that determines a cut position where the long medium is cut by the cutting part, the cut position being located at one of the gaps, wherein the cut position determining part changes the cut position according to the gap length.

Image forming apparatus that ensures prompt start of printing medium supply, recording medium, and image forming method

An image forming apparatus includes a printer, a drawing data creating circuit, a medium supply circuit, and a printing amount managing circuit that manages a printing amount. The medium supply circuit performs a primary supply and a secondary supply. The medium supply circuit starts the primary supply prior to completion of creating drawing data. The drawing data creating circuit fixes a color for use in printing. The printing amount managing circuit changes the printing amount according to a specified color specified in the print data before the drawing data creating circuit fixes the color for use when the printing amount needs to be changed to start the primary supply. The printing amount managing circuit corrects the printing amount according to the color for use when the printing amount is changed according to the specified color.

Image forming apparatus, and control program and operation method thereof

According to an embodiment, an image forming system includes at least one image processing device in communication with a server. The server stores an awards account for each of a plurality of users. The server receives, from the at least one image processing device, a reused sheet count of a number of sheets provided by a user and subject to image formation by the image processing device. The server also receives, from the at least one image processing device, a user identification corresponding to the user. The server updates the awards account corresponding to the user based on the received reused sheet count and user identification.

PRINTING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

In a printing system capable of supplying a sheet of a job having undergone print processing by the printing unit of a printing apparatus to a post-processing unit capable of executing at least a specific type of post-processing among a plurality of types of post-processes, when the target job requires the specific type of post-processing, the printing apparatus is inhibited from executing print processing of the job without explicitly determining a sheet necessary for the print processing of the job by a user using a user interface unit. When the target job does not require the specific type of post-processing, the printing apparatus is permitted to execute print processing of the job without explicitly determining a sheet necessary for the print processing of the job by the user using the user interface unit.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR READING A DOCUMENT AND PRINTING A MARK THEREON

An apparatus for verifying whether a user of an object is an authorized user of the object includes: (a) means for detecting a biometric feature of the user and generating data representing the biometric feature; and (b) a reader- printer for reading and printing on the object, which includes: (i) reader system for reading the object to obtain a digital representation of biometric information associated with the authorized user; and (ii) printer system for printing on the object; the apparatus being operable to cause the printer system to print on the object if the data matches the digital representation. Separately or incorporated into the apparatus, the reader-printer may include: (a) reader for reading the object to obtain a digital signature representing a unique feature of the object; and (b) printer for printing on the object if the digital signature matches a reference digital signature associated with the object.

Image processing apparatus and method for controlling the same

Postprocessing apparatus and postprocessing method

A printing unit of a copying apparatus forms an image on a printing paper by way of an electrophotographing system in response to an operation executed with respect to a UI apparatus. A postprocessing unit of the copying apparatus staples a staple needle holding an IC chip to the printing paper on which the image is formed. Then, the postprocessing unit writes data input from the UI apparatus into the IC chip held by the staple needle.

PRINTING APPARATUS, PRINTING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM

There is provided a printing apparatus, including: an obtaining portion and a printing portion. The obtaining portion obtains information regarding an image in which visibility is made to deteriorate on a sheet on which the image is printed. The printing portion overwrites an image having a printing surface pattern on the sheet by using an ink ribbon based on the obtained information.

Image forming system, image forming apparatus, and image formation control program

A control apparatus controls a sheet feeding apparatus, an image forming apparatus and a sheet delivering apparatus so as to perform image formation based on image data while conveying a long sheet at a constant speed, and at the time of executing image formation of another image based on another image data other than the image data in the middle of image formation based on the image data, the control apparatus controls to stop conveying of the long sheet temporarily, and controls to cut out a region where the another image is formed in the state of stopping conveying of the long sheet temporarily.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND NON- TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING TEST PRINT PAGE INSERTION PROGRAM

An image forming apparatus is provided which can insert a test-printed sheet on an arbitrary page into an intended page. The image forming apparatus includes a test print selection portion, an original document reading portion, a test print page specification portion, a test print portion, a sheet set member, a print instruction portion and a print portion, where from image data on the read original document, overall page information, information specifying the page on which the test print is performed and detection information indicating that the test print page is set in the sheet set member, based on the instruction from the print instruction portion, the print portion performs the print while inserting the test print page into the intended page.

PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING SYSTEM

To provide a printing system that can print, on a medium, an alignment mark for aligning the medium in a processing device that performs processing on the medium after printing without complicated work carried out by a user. The printing system includes a printer, the processing device, a printer control unit, a processing device control unit, a data creating unit that creates printing data for performing printing on the medium and processing data for performing processing on the medium after printing, and a data processor that transmits the printing data to the printer control unit and transmits the processing data to the processing device control unit. The data processor creates alignment data for aligning the medium in the processing device, and transmits the alignment data to the printer control unit. The printer control unit controls the printer to print the alignment mark on the medium.

Image processing apparatus for determining a size of a document and executing a copy job

An image processing apparatus which reads an image of a document and prints the read image on a sheet includes a detecting unit, an obtaining unit, and a controller. The detecting unit detects a size of the document. The obtaining unit obtains a size of the sheet. The controller performs control such that, in a case where the size of the sheet obtained by the obtaining unit is not a predetermined size, an image in a reading region based on the size of the document detected by the detecting unit is read, and in a case where the size of the sheet obtained by the obtaining unit is the predetermined size, an image in a reading region based on the size of the sheet is read.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An image processing apparatus which reads an image of a document and prints the read image on a sheet includes detecting means, obtaining means, and control means. The detecting means detects a size of the document. The obtaining means obtains a size of the sheet. The control means performs control such that, in a case where the size of the sheet obtained by the obtaining means is not a predetermined size, an image in a reading region based on the size of the document detected by the detecting means is read, and in a case where the size of the sheet obtained by the obtaining means is the predetermined size, an image in a reading region based on the size of the sheet is read.

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ СЧИТЫВАНИЯ ДОКУМЕНТА И ПЕЧАТИ МЕТКИ НА НЕМ

Изобретение относится к считыванию объекта, такого как документ, и печати на объекте. Заявленное устройство для печати на брошюре содержит печатающую систему и транспортную систему для транспортировки брошюры, причем транспортная система выполнена с возможностью прижимания брошюры лишь по одному краю брошюры при транспортировке брошюры, транспортная система содержит прижимную раму, причем прижимная рама содержит верхнюю прижимную пластину и нижнюю прижимную пластину, нижняя прижимная пластина выполнена с возможностью вертикального перемещения для обеспечения прижимания переднего края брошюры между верхней и нижней прижимными пластинами и перемещения транспортной рамы в продольном направлении, транспортная система дополнительно содержит упорную заслонку для предотвращения продольного перемещения брошюры за упорную заслонку, причем устройство выполнено с возможностью инициации прижимания брошюры транспортной системой, когда брошюра находится рядом с упорной заслонкой, и причем печатающая ...

Method and device to output remotely transmitted information

To stack the remotely transmitted information, which is recorded by an output terminal device, sorted according to certain criteria, a sorting device with a plurality of controllable stackers is connected in series after the output terminal device. Together with the remotely transmitted information, coded signals are transmitted, and they are converted into the control signals for the sorting device by an electronic evaluation device of the output terminal device.

Image forming apparatus

An image forming apparatus (1, Fig.1) which can control to turn on/off the light emitting element depending on a sheet state on a manual sheet tray is provided. The image forming apparatus is configured to be switchable between normal power mode and power saving mode. In the power saving mode, less power is consumed as compared to the power consumed in the normal power mode. The image forming apparatus includes a manual sheet feeding sensor 201 which detects presence/absence of the sheet on a manual feed tray 50. A second detection unit 212, 213 is configured to detect an approximate sheet length of a sheet received by the manual feed tray. The image forming apparatus further comprises a control unit configured to switch the image forming apparatus between the normal power mode and the power saving mode according to a control factor. The control factor may be when the feeding sensor detects the presence of a sheet and the control unit turns on the second detection unit based on the control ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND TRANSFERRING SHEETS

Provided are systems and methods for identifying, isolating, and/or aligning sheets. An identification system can facilitate accurate identification of a sheet by (i) vacating one or more components of the system that are not the sheet from a zone of detection, and/or (ii) determining a reference axis of the sheet. An isolation system can facilitate accurate isolation of a sheet by (i) providing targeted air flow, and/or (ii) introducing a wave into the sheet. Identification systems and/or isolation systems described herein may facilitate isolation of sheets that were previously fastened together by one or more fasteners. An alignment system can facilitate accurate alignment of a first sheet at an upstream location relative to a second sheet at a downstream location via machine learning.

Image formation device

PRINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING AN IMAGE IN COLLABORATION WITH NETWORKED DEVICES, AND A PROCESSING METHOD THEREOF

PURPOSE: An image processing system and a processing method thereof are provided to attain collaboration among a plurality of networked devices easily and process jobs according to a workflow assigned to each networked device. CONSTITUTION: A setting unit sets up image processing conditions to be applied. A first searcher searches a plurality of networked MFPs(Multi Function Printer)(101-105) satisfying the set image processing conditions. An assigner assigns workflows to the networked MFPs based on the image processing conditions and functions of the searched networked MFPs. A workflow display unit displays the workflows assigned to the target networked MFPs and names of the networked MFPs collaborated with the target networked MFP on a display screen. An executor executes the workflows assigned to the target networked MFPs. A selector enables a user to select one of collaborated workflow combinations displayed on the display screen. © KIPO 2008 ...

Electronic apparatus and display control method for electronic apparatus

A second display control section of a multifunction printer switches from a first display process in which an external browser screen is displayed on a display section to a second display process in which an internal browser screen is displayed on the display section, and displays the internal browser screen on the display section according to the state of a paper feeding cassette and a cover member which are operated, when a change in state of the paper feeding cassette and the cover member is sensed by an event generation section while executing the first display process.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus includes a case, a medium cassette that is detachably installed to the case selectively loading types of mediums, a sensor that detects first and second states of the medium cassette, the first status being determined when the medium cassette installed in the case moves in a detaching direction, and the second state being determined when the medium cassette moves in an installing direction, an output part that outputs medium setting promotion information for setting medium type information, and a control part that controls an image forming process based on a detection result by the sensor and the medium type information. When the second state is detected before a predetermined time passes from a detection of the first state by the sensor, the control part performs the image forming process by omitting an output of the medium setting promotion information, and when the second state is detected after the predetermined time has passed from the detection of the first ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS IMPROVED IN SETTING PROCESS FOR RECORDING MEDIUM, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An image forming apparatus improved in a setting process for a recording medium to thereby make it possible to prevent print processing from failing to be executed. In the image forming apparatus including a plurality of sheet feeders for storing recording sheets, when recording sheets are stored in one of the sheet feeders, at least one of the recording sheets is conveyed from the corresponding sheet feeder, and the type of the conveyed recording sheet is identified. Then, the identified type of the recording sheet is set as the type of the stored recording sheets. This makes it possible to prevent occurrence of a situation in which print processing is not executed because the identified type of the recording sheet does not match the set type of the recording sheets, whereby it is possible to prevent print processing from failing to be executed.

Printing apparatus, printing method, and non-transitory recording medium

There is provided a printing apparatus, including: an obtaining portion and a printing portion. The obtaining portion obtains information regarding an image in which visibility is made to deteriorate on a sheet on which the image is printed. The printing portion overwrites an image having a printing surface pattern on the sheet by using an ink ribbon based on the obtained information.

Scrolling system for a roll of printed media and a method therefor

A scrolling system for scrolling a printed roll of media includes a mechanical scrolling apparatus and a user interface device. The mechanical scrolling apparatus includes a first winder for placing the printed roll and from which first winder the printed roll is unwindable, and a second winder for winding up the printed roll unwound from the first winder. At least one winder of the first and second winder is drivable by a motor. An unwound area is a piece of the printed roll that is unwound from the first winder and not yet wound up on the second winder. The user interface device is configured to receive a selection of a part of a digital representation of images printed on the roll. Upon receiving a selection of the part of the digital representation of the images printed on the roll by means of the user interface device, the motor is activated in order to scroll the printed roll by means of the two winders until a piece of the printed roll arrives in the unwound area, which piece of ...

Image forming apparatus capable of test printing, image forming system, destination sorting apparatus, method of controlling the image forming apparatus, and storage medium

An image forming apparatus that enables a user to check results of test printing quickly. An MFP as the image forming apparatus is connected to an external finisher as a post-processing apparatus that performs post processing on printed recording media. The MFP and the external finisher are controlled independently of each other. The MFP is comprised of a printer controller configured to execute test printing of a printing object, and a conveyance controller configured to perform control such that when executing the test printing, printed recording media are not conveyed to the external finisher.

Sheet conveying apparatus and image reading apparatus

An operation panel is integrated into a conveying unit, and the operation panel and a conveying roller are displaced with respect to each other in a sheet width direction crossing a sheet conveying direction. The operation panel and the conveying roller are located in a manner at least partly overlapping each other in the sheet conveying direction and a height direction in the conveying unit. Further, the operation panel and the conveying roller are at least partly located within a range of a width of a sheet conveying area by the conveying unit.

MEDIUM FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE READING APPARATUS

A medium feeding device includes a housing, a medium feeding portion that is provided in an inner portion of the housing and delivers sheets of paper, a medium mounting member on which a medium is mounted, and a wireless communication portion that performs wireless communication with another communication terminal, in which the wireless communication portion is provided in the medium mounting member.

Image reader with optional automatic document feeder

An image reader is provided with a reader body, an optional unit optionally and detachably attached to the reader body, an image sensor including a light receiving area on which a light is received, the light receiving area having a first light receiving area portion on which a light reflected on the original is received and a second light receiving area portion, the second light receiving area portion being arranged on the remaining portion of the light receiving area other than the first light receiving area portion, and control unit connected to the image sensor, for reading the image impression based on the detected result from the first light receiving area portion and for detecting the attachment of the optional unit to the reader body based on the detected result from the second light receiving area portion.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND PROGRAM

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To alleviate a burden in a user's operation when a punching process cannot be executed to printed paper by an image forming apparatus. SOLUTION: The image forming apparatus decides whether or not the punching process specified in a printing job can be executed, and when the punching process is possible, it executes the punching process. When the punching process is not possible, image formation is carried out on printing paper stored in a paper supplying part, on which the specified punching process in the printing job has been carried out. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT ...

Image forming apparatus

With classification module of the Image forming apparatus

PAGE-TURNING READER DEVICE AND FEEDER DEVICE

문서를 판독하고 이 문서 상에 마크를 인쇄하기 위한 장치 및 방법

... 물체의 사용자가 이 물체의 승인된 사용자인지를 검증하기 위한 장치는, (a) 사용자의 생체인식 특징부를 검출하고 이 생체인식 특징부를 나타내는 데이터를 생성하기 위한 수단; 및 (b) 물체를 판독하고 이 물체 상에 인쇄하기 위한 판독기-프린터를 포함하며, 이러한 판독기-프린터는, (i) 승인된 사용자와 연관된 생체인식 정보의 디지털 표현을 얻기 위해 물체를 판독하기 위한 판독기 시스템; 및 (ii) 물체 상에 인쇄하기 위한 프린터 시스템을 포함하고, 상기 장치는 데이터가 디지털 표현과 일치하면 프린터 시스템이 물체 상에 인쇄하게 하도록 작동가능하다. 상기 장치와 별개이거나 또는 그 내에 합체되는 판독기-프린터는, (a) 물체의 고유 특징을 나타내는 디지털 서명을 얻기 위해 물체를 판독하기 위한 판독기; 및 (b) 디지털 서명이 물체와 연관된 참조 디지털 서명과 일치하면 물체 상에 인쇄하기 위한 프린터를 포함한다.

Post-processing device and image forming apparatus with normal mode post process and high-speed mode post process

A post-processing device for applying a post-process to one or more sheets outputted by a device of a preceding stage, a printer for example, is provided. The post-processing device includes: an alignment mechanism for applying an alignment process for arranging a current sheet bundle; an output mechanism for outputting the current sheet bundle; a prestacking mechanism; and a control unit. The control unit performs a control in such a manner that at least a part of operation of the alignment mechanism or of operation of the output mechanism is switched from a normal operation mode for operation at a normal operation speed to a high-speed operation mode for operation at an operation speed greater than the normal operation speed when a time to completely output the current sheet bundle is later than a time to completely perform prestacking the next sheet bundle.

Image forming apparatus including display device

An image forming apparatus including an operation panel has, as a configuration of the operation panel, a display portion including a function to display environmental label information of the image forming apparatus. The environmental label information includes information on a type of greenhouse effect gases (CO2) and a total emission amount of the greenhouse effect gases in a life cycle of the image forming apparatus. On the display portion, there is provided a selective display portion for displaying an environmental label as list display or thumbnail display, as well as selectively displaying detailed information of the environmental label according to the environmental label.

IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An image reading apparatus includes a document feeder; a platen; an image reader configured to read the document, fed by the document feeder, through the platen; a memory; and a controller. The controller causes the image reader to read a reference plate at a predetermined reading position to generate read data, and detecting whether the read data has an abnormality; when the read data has the abnormality, stores a detection position; sets a reading position of the image reader in the sub-scanning direction to a set position spaced by a predetermined range or more from the detection position; when instruction to start reading is received, moves the image reader under standby at a standby position to arrange the image reader at the set position; and reads the document, fed by the document feeder, by the image reader. 1. An image reading apparatus comprising:a document feeder configured to feed a document in a feeding direction;a platen;an image reader configured to read the document, fed by the document feeder, through the platen;a drive unit configured to move a reading position of the image reader in a sub-scanning direction parallel to the feeding direction;a memory; anda controller,wherein the controller is configured to execute:a first detection process of causing the image reader to read a reference plate at a predetermined reading position to generate read data, and detecting whether the read data has an abnormality;a position storage process of, when it is detected in the first detecting process that the read data has the abnormality, storing, in the memory, a detection position where the image reader reads the read data in the sub-scanning direction;a reading position setting process of setting a reading position of the image reader in the sub-scanning direction to a set position spaced by a predetermined range or more from the detection position stored in the memory, the set position being located within a range settable as the reading position;an ...

Printing system and control method thereof

In a printing system capable of supplying a sheet of a job having undergone print processing by the printing unit of a printing apparatus to a post-processing unit capable of executing at least a specific type of post-processing among a plurality of types of post-processes, when the target job requires the specific type of post-processing, the printing apparatus is inhibited from executing print processing of the job without explicitly determining a sheet necessary for the print processing of the job by a user using a user interface unit. When the target job does not require the specific type of post-processing, the printing apparatus is permitted to execute print processing of the job without explicitly determining a sheet necessary for the print processing of the job by the user using the user interface unit.

PRINTING SYSTEM FOR PRINTING ALIGNMENT MARK AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING SYSTEM FOR PRINTING ALIGNMENT MARK

To provide a printing system that can print, on a medium, an alignment mark for aligning the medium in a processing device that performs processing on the medium after printing without complicated work carried out by a user. The printing system includes a printer, the processing device, a printer control unit, a processing device control unit, a data creating unit that creates printing data for performing printing on the medium and processing data for performing processing on the medium after printing, and a data processor that transmits the printing data to the printer control unit and transmits the processing data to the processing device control unit. The data processor creates alignment data for aligning the medium in the processing device, and transmits the alignment data to the printer control unit. The printer control unit controls the printer to print the alignment mark on the medium.

Image forming apparatus, image forming system, and image forming method with sheet feeding abnormality control

An image forming apparatus transmits a sheet feeding request to the sheet feeding device, obtains a sheet through a receiving device and performs image formation on the sheet. The receiving device comprises an inlet sensor for detecting a sheet fed from the sheet feeding device. The image forming apparatus transmits the sheet feeding request to the sheet feeding device again in a case where the inlet sensor does not detect a sheet within a predetermined time after the sheet feeding device starts to feed a sheet and no signal indicating an abnormality with regard to a sheet is received from the sheet feeding device. If the number of times the sheet feeding request is transmitted exceeds a predetermined number of times, the image forming apparatus stops operation.

Job processing apparatus that displays job history screen, control method for job processing apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium

Job information being information concerning a processed job is managed together with an attribute that indicates whether the job information is printed or unprinted. Out of the managed pieces of job information of jobs, job information having an attribute indicating unprinted state is printed and the attribute of the printed job information is updated so as to indicate printed state. Out of the managed pieces of job information of jobs, when an instruction to print job information of a job corresponding to a logged-in user is received, the job information corresponding to the user is printed and the attribute of the printed job information is not updated.

Sheet processor mounted within sheet-discharge section of image forming apparatus, and image forming apparatus including the same

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An image forming apparatus connected to a sheet hole punching apparatus that applies a punch process to a sheet, and a method for controlling the same, in which from a die-set mounted to the sheet hole punching apparatus, die-set information including at least identification information for identifying the die-set is obtained, and in association with the die-set information, a number of times that the punch process has been executed using the die-set is counted. Control is performed to prompt a user to lubricate the die-set when the number of times counted by the counter unit exceeds a threshold value.

Decolorizing device and sheet decolorizing method thereof

SCROLLING SYSTEM FOR A ROLL OF PRINTED MEDIA AND A METHOD THEREFOR

A scrolling system for scrolling a printed roll of media includes a mechanical scrolling apparatus and a user interface device. The mechanical scrolling apparatus includes a first winder for placing the printed roll and from which first winder the printed roll is unwindable, and a second winder for winding up the printed roll unwound from the first winder. At least one winder of the first and second winder is drivable by a motor. An unwound area is a piece of the printed roll that is unwound from the first winder and not yet wound up on the second winder. The user interface device is configured to receive a selection of a part of a digital representation of images printed on the roll. Upon receiving a selection of the part of the digital representation of the images printed on the roll by means of the user interface device, the motor is activated in order to scroll the printed roll by means of the two winders until a piece of the printed roll arrives in the unwound area, which piece of ...

Discarding apparatus, discarding system and discarding method

A discarding apparatus is provided and includes: a discard processing unit that discards a recording medium; an acquiring unit that acquires time information of generating the recording medium, the time information being added to the recording medium; a clock that measures a time; a memory that stores archive information for specifying an archive term of the recording medium; and a controller that controls a discard processing of the discard processing unit so that the discard processing is permitted or prohibited based on the time information, the time and the archive information.

DECOLORIZING DEVICE, SHEET DECOLORIZING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM FOR RECORDING DECOLORIZING PROCESS PROGRAM

A decolorizing device includes a first reading section, a decolorizing section, a second reading section and a controller. The first reading section reads a first side of the sheet. The decolorizing section performs a decolorizing process on the sheet and the second reading section reads the first side of the sheet. The controller is configured to determine if the decolorizing process is necessary or not on the first side based on first image data of the first side read by the first reading section, to read the first side of the sheet having been subjected to the decolorizing process at the decolorizing section by the second reading section if it is determined that the decolorizing process is necessary, and to avoid reading of the first side of the sheet by the second reading section if it is determined that the decolorizing process is unnecessary.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL PROGRAM AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

According to an embodiment, an image forming system includes at least one image processing device in communication with a server. The server stores an awards account for each of a plurality of users. The server receives, from the at least one image processing device, a reused sheet count of a number of sheets provided by a user and subject to image formation by the image processing device. The server also receives, from the at least one image processing device, a user identification corresponding to the user. The server updates the awards account corresponding to the user based on the received reused sheet count and user identification.

Image forming apparatus, image forming system, and image formation control method with image deterioration prevention during image reading

An image forming system includes an image former; a reader that executes reading a document or a sheet; a post processor that applies post processing to the document or the sheet; and a controller. The controller controls the image formation, the reading and the post processing, judges the requested degree of importance of reading for a reading target on the document or the sheet, judges existence or nonexistence of an overlap between an execution timing of the reading and a timing of generation of vibration at the post processing, judges the necessity of a countermeasure to prevent the overlap from occurring with reference to the degree of importance of reading and the existence or nonexistence of the overlap, and controls the execution timing of the reading and the post processing to prevent the overlap from occurring when the controller determines that the countermeasure is necessary.

Image forming apparatus

Document imaging system and method for imaging documents

A system is provided for processing documents. In particular, the system incorporates a feeder for feeding documents to a device for further processing of the documents. For instance, the system finds particular application in the field of document imaging in which a variety of documents of varying sizes and orientation are to be fed to an imaging system, such as a document scanner. The system may provide a sorting station that receives documents from a work station and sorts the documents to a plurality of sort locations. The system may export the image data for the documents to a fileserver so that a remote operator can provide instructions for the processing of the documents so that the documents can be subsequently processed according to the instructions provided by the operator.

Document reading device, image processing device, document reading method and program

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, PROGRAM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A client PC 12 is capable of creating a job which can be processed by an image forming apparatus 10 where the image forming apparatus 10 prints and outputs a page for main printing included in the job received from the client PC 12 according to the job. The client PC 12 includes a CPU 201 that receives an instruction for setting confirmation printing in the image forming apparatus 10 so that a confirmation page is printed in addition to the page for main printing and output to a destination different from that of the page for main printing, and carries out the received instruction on each of the jobs; and an NC 212 that sends the job with settings for the confirmation printing provided to the image forming apparatus 10.

Control apparatus, control method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium

A control apparatus includes a setting unit that sets information on a print medium for a paper feed unit, a determination unit that, if the setting unit sets the information on the print medium, determines whether the set information on the print medium can be reflected in a setting condition for a specific mode, and an update unit that, if the determination unit determines that the set information on the print medium can be reflected, updates the setting condition for the specific mode to the information on the print medium.

Removable duplexer tray module for an imaging apparatus

A removable media handling module includes a body that is horizontally slidable into and removable from an imaging apparatus. The media handling module includes a lower media guide extending between a front and a rear of the body in a direction of insertion of the body into the imaging apparatus. With the media handling module inserted into the imaging apparatus, the lower media guide is positioned parallel to and spaced from a corresponding upper media guide mounted in the imaging apparatus to form at least a portion of a duplex media path therebetween. The media handling module includes a media feed through channel extending from a bottom of the body to an entrance of a simplex media path to allow media to be fed from a media tray below the media handling module and into the simplex media path when the media handling module is installed in the imaging apparatus.

Image forming apparatus that provides insert sheet in proper order, method of controlling the same, and storage medium therefor

There are provided an image forming apparatus and a method of controlling the same are provided, which are capable of conveying an insert sheet of a proper page in carrying out a recovery process and simplifying the recovery process, and a storage medium storing a program for executing the method. When a printing start instruction is input and an insert mode has been set, an insert sheet is fed. It is determined whether the insert sheet is for a top page of a copy (bundle) or not. When the insert sheet for the top page is detected, a proper printing operation in the insert mode is started. If the insert sheet is not determined to be for the top page, it is judged that the insert sheet has not been correctly set on the inserter tray, and then the insert sheet is discharged to a non-sort tray. Then, insert sheets are discharged to the non-sort tray until the insert sheet for the top page is detected.

Image forming apparatus

PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS

SHEET CONVEYING APPARATUS AND IMAGE READING APPARATUS

An operation panel is integrated into a conveying unit, and the operation panel and a conveying roller are displaced with respect to each other in a sheet width direction crossing a sheet conveying direction. The operation panel and the conveying roller are located in a manner of at least partially overlapping each other in the sheet conveying direction and a height direction in the conveying unit. In addition, the operation panel and the conveying roller are at least partially located within the range of the width of a sheet conveying area by the conveying unit. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

Printing system and control method thereof

In a printing system capable of supplying a sheet of a job having undergone print processing by the printing unit of a printing apparatus to a post-processing unit capable of executing at least a specific type of post-processing among a plurality of types of post-processes, when the target job requires the specific type of post-processing, the printing apparatus is inhibited from executing print processing of the job without explicitly determining a sheet necessary for the print processing of the job by a user using a user interface unit. When the target job does not require the specific type of post-processing, the printing apparatus is permitted to execute print processing of the job without explicitly determining a sheet necessary for the print processing of the job by the user using the user interface unit.

Document management system and document destruction apparatus

A document management system comprises a document management apparatus that manages a document ID by associating the document ID with a storage time of the document, and checks the storage time in response to an inquiry about a permission of destroying the document and gives a permission of destroying the document when the storage time has expired, and a document destruction apparatus including a mode selection unit that selects one of a first destruction mode and a second destruction mode and an execution unit that destroys the document according to a destruction mode selected by the mode selection unit. The execution unit destroys the document without reading the document ID in the first destruction mode, and reads the document ID to inquire the permission of destroying the and destroys the document when the document management apparatus gives the permission of destroying the document in the second destruction mode.

Arrangement for reading from and/or writing to flexible sheet media in a curved configuration and method

An assembly for transferring information to and/or from flexible sheet media in a highly advantageous curved configuration is disclosed. The sheet material includes a length and a width defining first and second opposing surfaces. The assembly includes support means for supporting the sheet the curved configuration across its width, having the first surface inwardly oriented with respect to the curved configuration. Thereafter, moving means moves the flexible sheet material so supported in a direction along a read/write path generally parallel to the sheet material length and transverse to the direction of curvature. A read/write arrangement is provided which is configured for reading and/or writing information across the width of the first surface of the sheet as the sheet is moved along the path in the curved configuration. In one feature, means is provided for rotationally moving the read/write arrangement in a predetermined way in the housing such that the read/write arrangement is ...

Arrangement for reading from and/or writing to flexible sheet media in a curved configuration and method

An assembly for transferring information to and/or from flexible sheet media in a highly advantageous curved configuration is disclosed. The sheet material includes a length and a width defining first and second opposing surfaces. The assembly includes support means for supporting the sheet the curved configuration across its width, having the first surface inwardly oriented with respect to the curved configuration. Thereafter, moving means moves the flexible sheet material so supported in a direction along a read/write path generally parallel to the sheet material length and transverse to the direction of curvature. A read/write arrangement is provided which is configured for reading and/or writing information across the width of the first surface of the sheet as the sheet is moved along the path in the curved configuration. In one feature, means is provided for rotationally moving the read/write arrangement in a predetermined way in the housing such that the read/write arrangement is ...

Dual media buffer with over-running clutch system

A dual buffer (10) internal to an imaging device (14) uses a one-way, over-running clutch system to buffer multiple sheets of media between an internal drum recorder (24) and a processor. The one-way over-running clutch system is incorporated into a drive system (20, 22) of a plurality of rollers (32a, 46a) that transport the media. An input set of rollers (32a) and an output set of rollers (46b) are driven independently to allow for two sheets (I1, I2) of media to be buffered simultaneously and at different speeds if desired. The buffer (10) is mounted pivotally within the imaging device (14) to allow access into the imaging device and to allow installation of a take-up cassette (98) as an alternative to the buffer (10). ...

Facsimile apparatus and functional expansion unit therefor

Apparatus and method for reading a document and printing a mark thereon

An apparatus for verifying whether a user of an object is an authorized user of the object includes: (a) means for detecting a biometric feature of the user and generating data representing the biometric feature; and (b) a reader- printer for reading and printing on the object, which includes: (i) reader system for reading the object to obtain a digital representation of biometric information associated with the authorized user; and (ii) printer system for printing on the object; the apparatus being operable to cause the printer system to print on the object if the data matches the digital representation. Separately or incorporated into the apparatus, the reader-printer may include: (a) reader for reading the object to obtain a digital signature representing a unique feature of the object; and (b) printer for printing on the object if the digital signature matches a reference digital signature associated with the object.

Scanner with a background

Image reading device and Image forming apparatus

Program of mobile device, mobile device, and method for controlling mobile device

A computer-readable recording device may store a computer program including instructions for causing a computer of a mobile device to operate as: (1) an image specifying module that specifies a plurality of partial images corresponding to a plurality of candidate devices within a taken image that is displayed by a display unit provided in the mobile device, and (2) a communication controlling module that controls a communication unit configured to communicate using a wireless network such that the communication unit communicates with a candidate device corresponding to the partial image, in a case where an operation unit configured to receive an operation on the mobile device by a user receives a selection of the partial image.

Portable communicator

A portable wireless telephone which comprises a housing that includes a microphone and a speaker, a wireless communication device capable of wirelessly connecting to a communication channel and capable of conducting transmission or reception through the communication channel; an input pen detachably connected to the housing; and a pen input controller for detecting the movement of the input pen across an input frame and the movement detected is user data; a display, disposed on the housing having first and second portions, and the first portion includes an input frame and the user data is capable of being entered into the input frame using the input pen and the user data is able to be transmitted using the wireless communication device; a control device capable of executing a display process of displaying an image via the second portion of the display.

Image forming apparatus, system for ordering optional device, and method for ordering optional device

The image forming apparatus of the present invention includes an image forming main device which has a control section. The control section (a) obtains, from an external device via a communication device, option information indicative of an at least one optional device and eco-information indicative of an amount of greenhouse-gas emitted due to the at least one optional device, (b) controls a display device to display the option information and the eco-information, and (c) sends, to the external device via the communication device, an order for an optional device selected by a user via the input device out of the at least one optional device indicated by the option information displayed on the display device.

Gps pre-aquisition for geotagging digital photos

A handheld electronic device, such as a GPS-enabled wireless communications device with an embedded camera, a GPS-enabled camera-phone or a GPS-enabled digital camera, determines whether ephemeris data needs to be obtained for geotagging digital photos taken with the device. By monitoring user activity with respect to the camera, such as activation of the camera, the device can begin pre-acquisition of a GPS position fix by obtaining needed ephemeris data before the photograph is actually taken. This GPS pre-acquisition improves the likelihood that a position fix (GPS lock) is achieved by the time the photo is taken (to enable immediate geotagging). Alternatively, the photo can be geotagged retroactively by appending the current location to the metadata tag associated with the digital photo. An optional acquisition status indicator can be displayed on a user interface of the device to indicate that a position fix is being obtained.

Data Capture System

The present invention provides a method and system for converting print data into both discrete data and images. The invention includes pseudo printer implemented as a simulated SMB/CIFS printer on a local area network. The pseudo printer captures raw print data from a network device sending a print request for a document. The data is captured as a Device Independent Print Definition file. A data map that identifies pixel coordinates for image regions and discrete data regions within the document is retrieved according to the MAC address of the device sending the print request. Images and discrete data are then cut out of the document and uploaded to a remote server.

Automated annotation of a view

In a view, e.g. of scenery, of a shopping or museum display, or of a meeting or conference, automated processing can be used to annotate objects which are visible from a viewer position. Annotation can be of objects selected by the viewer, and can be displayed visually, for example, with or without an image of the view.

Guidance for image capture at different locations

A method for providing guidance to a user as to what images should be captured by the user as the user moves from location to location, comprising receiving a first captured digital image having pixel data captured of a scene at a first location, using a processor to analyze the pixel data of the first captured digital image and determining based on such analysis a second possible image capture location for the user, wherein the second possible image capture location is selected from a plurality of different possible locations, and transmitting guidance to the user over a communications network, the guidance including information concerning a next scene to be captured at the second location.

Multi-core processor for hand-held, image capture device

A multi-core processor for installation in a hand-held device that has first and second image sensors. The multi-core processor has a first sensor interface for receiving data from the first image sensor, and a second sensor interface for receiving data from the second image sensor. Multiple processing units in the multi-core processor are configured to operate in parallel for processing data from the first and second sensor interfaces. The multiple processing units and the first and second sensor interfaces are all integrated onto a single chip.

Portable imaging device with multi-core processor

A portable imaging device that has a CMOS image sensor, a color display for displaying an image sensed by the CMOS image sensor and a central processor. The central processor has an image sensor interface for receiving data from the CMOS image sensor, multiple processing units for parallel operation to simultaneously process the data, and an image display interface for sending processed data to the color display. The central processor is integrated onto a single chip.

Hand-held quad core processing apparatus

A hand-held apparatus is provided having a digital camera, a display, a miniature keyboard, a network interface, and four interconnected processing units arranged to jointly run programs for the operation of the digital camera, display, miniature keyboard, and network interface.

Handheld imaging device with image processor provided with multiple parallel processing units

A handheld imaging device includes an image sensor for sensing an image; a micro-controller integrating therein a dedicated image processor for processing the sensed image, a bus interface, and an image sensor interface; and a plurality of processing units connected in parallel by a crossbar switch, the plurality of processing units provided within the micro-controller to form a multi-core processing unit for the processor. The image sensor interface provides communication between the micro-controller and the image sensor. The bus interface provides communication between the micro-controller and devices external to the micro-controller other than the image sensor.

Handheld imaging device with multi-core image processor integrating image sensor interface

A handheld imaging device includes an image sensor for sensing an image; a processor for processing the sensed image; a multi-core processing unit provided in the processor, the multi-core processing unit having a plurality of processing units connected in parallel by a crossbar switch; and an image sensor interface for converting signals from the image sensor to a format readable by the multi-core processing unit, the image sensor interface sharing a wafer substrate with the processor. A transfer of data from the image sensor interface to the plurality of processing units is conducted entirely on the shared wafer substrate.

Handheld imaging device with vliw image processor

A handheld imaging device includes an image sensor for sensing an image: a Very Long Instruction Word (VLIW) processor for processing the sensed image; a plurality of processing units provided in the VLIW processor, the plurality of processing units connected in parallel by a crossbar switch to form a multi-core processing unit for the VLIW processor; and an image sensor interface for receiving signals from the image sensor and converting the signals to a format readable by the VLIW processor, the image sensor interface sharing a wafer substrate with the VLIW processor. A transfer of data from the image sensor interface to the VLIW processor is conducted entirely on the shared wafer substrate.

Camera system with color display and processor for reed-solomon decoding

A camera system including: a substrate having a coding pattern printed thereon and a handheld digital camera device. The camera device includes: a digital camera unit having a first image sensor for capturing images and a color display for displaying captured images to a user; an integral processor configured for: controlling operation of the first image sensor and color display; decoding an imaged coding pattern printed on a substrate, the printed coding pattern employing Reed-Solomon encoding; and performing an action in the handheld digital camera device based on the decoded coding pattern. The decoding includes the steps of: detecting target structures defining the extent of the data area; determining the data area using the detected target structures; and Reed-Solomon decoding the coding pattern contained in the determined data area.

Method and apparatus to record, archive, and playback computer monitor output

A recording apparatus for storing a screen output of at least one display device is disclosed. The at least one display device is connected to at least one processing unit for receiving a plurality of display signals forming the screen output and the recording apparatus is connected to at least one processing unit in a way that the recording apparatus functions independent of the connected processing unit. A recorder is capturing the screen output from the replica of the plurality of display signals thereon and stores into a data repository. An output interface is provided for playing the screen output on an user interface including a mobile device, or a web page or a third party application in communication with the recording apparatus. The recording apparatus may also be accessed from the remote users such that the recorded information may be accessed and played back.

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, program, recording medium, and information processing system

Provided is an information processing apparatus including an image acquisition unit for acquiring an image that includes a target a user is paying attention to, an access information acquisition unit for acquiring access information assigned with a time-limited access right to public information that is associated with the target in the image, a public information acquisition unit for acquiring the public information using the access information, and a display control unit for controlling display of the public information.

Enhanced printer functionality with dynamic identifier code

An apparatus may comprise a code output device and a processor configured to detect a first apparatus condition indication, generate a first dynamic identifier code representative of a first apparatus condition in response to detecting the first apparatus condition indication, output the first dynamic identifier code to the code output device, detect a second apparatus condition indication, generate a second dynamic identifier code representative of a second apparatus condition in response to detecting the second apparatus condition indication, wherein the second dynamic identifier code is different than the first dynamic identifier code, and output the second dynamic identifier code to the code output device. Associated methods, computer program products, and systems are also provided.

Information processing apparatus and method, and program storage medium

Disclosed is an information processing method comprising the steps of: storing measured position information in association with first time information representing times of day at which the measured position information is obtained; storing video information in association with second time information representing times of day at which the video information is obtained; and associating the measured position information with the video information in accordance with degrees of difference between the first time information and the second time information.

Moving object detecting device, power supply control device, and image processing apparatus

A moving object detecting device includes a detecting device body that includes a detection unit formed in a chassis covering the inside of an apparatus and disposed to correspond to a monitoring window of which at least an aperture area or an aperture size is restricted and which monitors a moving object approaching the apparatus and a circuit board unit controlling a signal output from the detection unit and is disposed so that some optical axes among optical axes having detection surfaces of plural infrared detecting elements included in the detection unit, as focal points passes through the monitoring window and the other optical axes are blocked by the chassis, and an optical member that is formed in an inner wall of the chassis and that deflects the other optical axes of the infrared detection elements to pass through the monitoring window.

Disabling Operation Of Features On A Handheld Mobile Communication Device Based Upon Location

Methods and devices for implementing subsystem or functional aspect restrictions on a wireless handheld communication device. Data defining geographical boundaries of a restricted operating area is stored on the device. The present position of the device is ascertained and a determination is made whether the device is located within the restricted operating area. A restriction on the subsystem or functional aspect is imposed when it is determined the device is within the restricted operating area. The subsystem or functional aspect restriction can be communicated to the device via a wireless communication network. Additionally, the restrictions and boundaries can be communicated to the device as part of an IT security policy.

Photographing apparatus and photographing method

A digital camera includes: a display section displaying a photographing image obtained by photographing a subject; a signal processing and control section reading out information related to the subject and information related to surroundings of the subject from a database on the basis of position information and compass direction information about the digital camera; and a display control section selecting the information related to the subject according to the lens condition and performing control so as to display the selected information on the display section by superimposing the selected information on the photographing image.

Systems and methods for routing a facsimile confirmation based on content

A method for touting a confirmation of receipt and/or delivery of a facsimile or portion thereof according to one embodiment includes generating text of a facsimile in a computer readable format; ascertaining one or more of a significance and a relevance of at least a portion of the text by locating one or more keywords in the text, wherein at least two of the keywords are not adjacent in the text; analyzing the text for at least one of a meaning and a context of the text; and routing at least one confirmation of receipt and/or delivery of the facsimile to one or more confirmation destinations based on the analysis. Additional disclosed embodiments include systems and computer program products configured to similarly route confirmation of receipt and/or delivery of a facsimile or a portion thereof.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An image processing apparatus which reads an image of a document and prints the read image on a sheet includes a detecting unit, an obtaining unit, and a controller. The detecting unit detects a size of the document. The obtaining unit obtains a size of the sheet. The controller performs control such that, in a case where the size of the sheet obtained by the obtaining unit is not a predetermined size, an image in a reading region based on the size of the document detected by the detecting unit is read, and in a case where the size of the sheet obtained by the obtaining unit is the predetermined size, an image in a reading region based on the size of the sheet is read. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a detecting unit configured to detect a size of a document set on a document tray;a reading unit configured to read an image of the document;a specifying unit configured to specify a sheet to print the image of the document read by the reading unit; andan execution unit configured to execute a copy job to print the image of the document read by the reading unit on the sheet specified by the specifying unit,wherein, in a case where the size of the document detected by the detecting unit is a predetermined size and a size of the sheet specified by the specifying unit is a size that is to be correctly detected by the detecting unit when the sheet is set on the document tray, the size of the document is determined to be the size detected by the detecting unit, andwherein, in a case where the size of the document detected by the detecting unit is the predetermined size and a size of the sheet specified by the specifying unit is a size that is not to be correctly detected by the detecting unit when the sheet is set on the document tray, the size of the document is determined to be the size specified by the specifying unit.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein, in a case where the size of the document detected by the detecting unit is the ...

Systems and Methods for Location-Aware Electronic Devices

Methods and systems for tracking locations of a plurality of devices include initializing a computing device with a site floor plan. One or more electronic devices transmit ranging information to the computing device and their initial locations are marked on the site floor plan. Upon movement of the devices to subsequent locations, and further transmission of ranging information, the site floor plan shows movement of the devices between positions for display to a user. 1. A method for tracking location of a plurality of electronic devices , comprising:initializing a computing device with a site floor plan;receiving at the computing device ranging information transmitted by one of the electronic devices;marking a present location of said one of the electronic devices on the site floor plan for display to a user based on said ranging information;upon movement of said one of the electronic devices to a second location, receiving second ranging information at the computing device from the one of the electronic devices; andshowing movement on the site floor plan of said one of the electronic devices from the present location to the second location.2. The method of claim 1 , further including showing movement on the site floor plan for other devices of the electronic devices as said other devices move from initial to subsequent locations and transmit ranging information to the computing device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the initializing the computing device with the site floor plan includes calibrating the site floor plan with geospatial coordinates.4. The method of claim 2 , further including transmitting distance estimations between said one of the electronic devices and said other devices of the electronic devices.5. The method of claim 1 , further including overlaying a multi-dimensional map on the site floor plan.6. The method of claim 1 , further including determining an absolute location for each of the electronic devices.7. The method of claim 6 , further ...

IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS WITH DOCUMENT READING UNIT THAT AUTOMATICALLY FEEDS AND READS DOCUMENTS

Provided is an image-forming apparatus that is able to determine whether or not reading of a document ends properly without knowing the number of sheets of the document, and when overlapped feeding occurs, is able to estimate the location where overlapped feeding occurs. The image-forming apparatus has a document feeding unit that conveys a set document one sheet at a time, and a document reading unit that reads the conveyed document and obtains document image data. The image-forming apparatus includes an extraction-area-specifying unit that specifies part or all of the top and bottom margins of document image data as extraction areas, a number-image-extracting unit that respectively extracts the images in the extraction areas specified by the extraction-area-specifying unit as number images, and a number-image-summarizing unit that generates a number-verification page on which plural number images are summarized. 1. An image-forming apparatus having a document feeding unit that sequentially feeds a set document bundle one sheet at a time , and a document reading unit that reads documents that are conveyed by the document feeding unit , and obtains document image data; and comprising:an extraction-area-specifying unit that specifies part or all of the top and bottom margins of the document image data as extraction areas;a number-image-extracting unit that respectively extracts images in the extraction areas that are specified by the extraction-area-specifying unit from the plurality of document image data that is obtained by the document reading unit as number images; anda number-image-summarizing unit that generates a number-verification page on which the plural number images that are extracted by the number-image-extracting unit are summarized.2. The image-forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe number-image-summarizing unit generates the number-verification page on which the number images and the extracted extraction page numbers are correlated and ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL PROGRAM AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

According to an embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes a decoloring unit that performs decoloring processing on an image formed on a sheet using decolorable material. An image forming unit forms an image on a sheet. A reuse tray can receive a sheet. Anew sheet tray can receive a sheet. A processor performs processing to determine whether to convey a sheet from the reuse tray or the new sheet tray to the image forming unit to form an image thereon. When it is determined that the sheet is conveyed from the reuse tray, the processor controls the decoloring unit to perform the decoloring processing on the sheet, and update a rewards account of the user. 12.-. (canceled)3. An image forming apparatus comprising:a decoloring unit configured to perform decoloring processing on an image formed on a sheet using decolorable material;an image forming unit configured to form an image on a sheet using decolorable material;a reuse tray configured to receive a sheet provided by a user; and perform processing to obtain identification information of the user and locate an rewards account of the user using the identification information;', 'control the decoloring unit to perform the decoloring processing on the sheet from the reuse tray;', 'perform processing to determine whether the user is to receive a point for the rewards account based on the identification information; and, 'a processor configured toupdate the rewards account of the user when it is determined that the user is to receive the point.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the processor is further configured to increase a rewards balance associated with the rewards account of the user by a predetermined amount.5. The apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising:a reading unit configured to generate image data by reading an image which is formed on a sheet, whereinthe processor is further configured to perform processing to determine whether the sheet is reusable based on image data which is ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus allowing insertion of an insert-sheet between discharged sheets of recording paper includes: an image forming unit forming an image on the recording paper; an operation unit designating an insertion position for inserting the insert-sheet; a discharge unit discharging the sheets of recording paper having images formed and the insert-sheet; and a control unit controlling timing for inserting the insert-sheet. The insertion position is designated by a copy-by-copy basis with one copy being a set of sheets of recording paper having all images included in a job instructing image formation on the recording paper formed thereon. The control unit controls the discharge unit such that the sheets of recording paper having the image formed thereon are discharged by the number determined from the insertion position and thereafter the insert-sheet is discharged. Thus, the insert-sheet can be inserted at an arbitrary position designated on the copy-by-copy basis, and the user can easily handle the output sheets of recording paper. 1. An image forming apparatus allowing insertion of an insert-sheet indicating separation between a plurality of sheets of recording paper each having an image formed on its surface and then discharged , comprising:an image forming device forming an image on the recording paper;an input device designating an insertion position to insert said insert-sheet;a discharge device discharging said recording paper having the image formed thereon and said insert-sheet; anda control device controlling said discharge device; whereinsaid insertion position is designated on a copy-by-copy basis, each copy being a set of sheets of recording paper on which all images included in a job instructing image formation on the recording paper are formed;said control device causes said discharge device to discharge the sheets of recording paper having the images formed thereon by the number of copies determined from said insertion position, and ...

System for verifying printed documents of web pages

Provided is a system for verifying a printed document of a web page. In the system, when a user requests printing of a web page, a user personal computer (PC) generates a two-dimensional (2D) barcode from a verification identifier (ID) and an electronic (e)-signature, inserts the 2D barcode at an appropriate position in the web page whose size has been automatically adjusted. Therefore the 2D barcode included in the web page is not deformed and can be recognized in its entirety. And even when a 2D barcode is scanned by a smart phone, verification data is not directly exposed, and thus the confidentiality of the verification data is secured. Further, a verifier can not only determine whether or not a printed document of a web page is true, but also track a user PC that has output the printed document of the web page and a user thereof.

IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

An image forming system includes an image forming apparatus configured to form an image and a server coupled to the image forming apparatus so as to be communicable with the image forming apparatus. The server includes a server storage unit configured to store a list of the identification symbol given to the consumable member, a server reception unit configured to receive the data regarding the identification symbol transmitted from the image forming apparatus transmission unit, a determination unit configured to determine whether or not there is an identification symbol corresponding to the data regarding the identification symbol received by the server reception unit in the list of the identification symbol stored in the server storage unit, and a control unit configured to, if the determination unit determines that there is the identification symbol, perform control to make the consumable member usable. 1. An image forming system comprising:an image forming apparatus configured to form an image; anda server coupled to the image forming apparatus so as to be communicable with the image forming apparatus,wherein the image forming apparatus includes an image forming apparatus transmission unit configured to transmit data regarding an identification symbol given to a consumable member attachably and removably provided in the image forming apparatus to the server, andthe server includesa server storage unit configured to store a list of the identification symbol given to the consumable member,a server reception unit configured to receive the data regarding the identification symbol transmitted from the image forming apparatus transmission unit, 'a control unit configured to, if the determination unit determines that there is the identification symbol, perform control to make the consumable part usable.', 'a determination unit configured to determine whether or not there is an identification symbol corresponding to the data regarding the identification symbol received ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus, including: a circuit board on which an electronic part and a connector are mounted; a housing to which the circuit board is attached; a flexible flat cable, having a connecting portion connected to the connector, configured to electrically connect the circuit board and another circuit board different from the circuit board provided in the image forming apparatus; and a holding member holding the flexible flat cable and rotatable integrally with the flexible flat cable with respect to the housing, wherein the holding member is rotatable with respect to the housing between a first position in which the connecting portion is connected to the connector and a second position in which the connecting portion is retracted from a fitting position of the circuit board in the housing in a state in which the connecting portion is removed from the connector. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:a circuit board on which an electronic part and a connector are mounted;a housing to which the circuit board is attached;a flexible flat cable having a connecting portion, which is connectable to the connector, and configured to electrically connect the circuit board and another circuit board different from the circuit board provided in the image forming apparatus; anda holding member holding the flexible flat cable and configured to be rotatable integrally with the flexible flat cable with respect to the housing,wherein the holding member is held rotatably with respect to the housing so that the holding member is rotatable between a first position in which the connecting portion is connected to the connector and a second position in which the connecting portion is retracted from a fitting position of the circuit board in the housing in a state in which the connecting portion is removed from the connector.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the circuit board is located at a rear surface side of the image forming apparatus.3. The ...

Method and apparatus for guiding media capture

An approach is provided for the presentation of guidance information for capturing media content by a mobile device. Location information of the mobile device is acquired. A presentation is initiated of guidance information for capturing media content by the mobile device as part of a sequence of media contents. The guidance information is based on the location information and specifies distance and directional angle for the capture of the media content according to the sequence of media contents. Whether there is a deviation from guidance information is determined. A signal is generated to provide feedback relating to the determined deviation.

PRINTING APPARATUS, PRINTING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM

There is provided a printing apparatus, including: an obtaining portion and a printing portion. The obtaining portion obtains information regarding an image in which visibility is made to deteriorate on a sheet on which the image is printed. The printing portion overwrites an image having a printing surface pattern on the sheet by using an ink ribbon based on the obtained information. 1. A printing apparatus , comprising:an obtaining portion configured to obtain fixed-position-related information of a specific area of a sheet, the sheet having at least the specific area and a non-specific area, the non-specific area being free of the image being printed, the specific area having a fixed position relative to the sheet, and the fixed-position-related information representing the fixed position, wherein an image is printed in the specific area, and the image is subject to a deterioration of visibility; anda printing portion configured to print a pattern image on the specific area to superimpose the pattern over the image by an ink ribbon based on the information of the specific area.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a display portion which displays for setting the information,wherein the printing portion overwrites the image having the printing surface pattern on the sheet based on the set information.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the display portion displays for setting a range of printing the image having the printing surface pattern, andwherein the printing portion overwrites the image having the printing surface pattern on the sheet within the set range.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein the displaying is display used in setting the range in a vertical direction and in a horizontal direction with respect to a transporting direction of the sheet, andwherein the printing portion overwrites the image having the printing surface pattern on the sheet within the set range in the vertical direction and in the ...

Post-processing device and image forming apparatus

A post-processing device for applying a post-process to one or more sheets outputted by a device of a preceding stage, a printer for example, is provided. The post-processing device includes: an alignment mechanism for applying an alignment process for arranging a current sheet bundle; an output mechanism for outputting the current sheet bundle; a prestacking mechanism; and a control unit. The control unit performs a control in such a manner that at least a part of operation of the alignment mechanism or of operation of the output mechanism is switched from a normal operation mode for operation at a normal operation speed to a high-speed operation mode for operation at an operation speed greater than the normal operation speed when a time to completely output the current sheet bundle is later than a time to completely perform prestacking the next sheet bundle.

Power-supply control device, image processing apparatus, non-transitory computer readable medium, and power-supply control method

A power-supply control device includes a changing unit, a monitoring unit, a commanding unit, an imaging unit, and an individual recognition unit. The changing unit changes an operation mode of a controlled subject to a power supply mode or a power cutoff mode. The monitoring unit monitors a movement of a moving body during the power cutoff mode. The commanding unit outputs a command for changing the operation mode of the controlled subject to the power supply mode if the monitoring unit determines that the moving body is approaching the controlled subject. The imaging unit is supplied with electric power in response to the approaching of the moving body and captures a characteristic image of the moving body. The individual recognition unit executes an individual recognition process based on image information of the characteristic image captured by the imaging unit.

POSTING RIGHT GIVING DEVICE, POSTING RIGHT GIVING METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING POSTING RIGHT GIVING PROGRAM

A posting right giving device acquires, from a terminal device, a photographed image to which positional information indicating a photographing position of the image is added. The device acquires position history information indicating a history of positions of the terminal device. The device acquires, from a storage, region information indicating a region designated in advance for a community where information can be posted and posted information can be received via a network. The device executes, on the basis of determination that the photographing position indicated by the positional information added to the acquired image is included in the region indicated by the acquired region information and the photographing position corresponds to a position of the terminal device identified on the basis of the acquired position history information, processing forgiving a user of the terminal device a right to post information to the community. 1. A posting right giving device , comprising:at least one memory configured to store thereon computer program code; andat least one processor configured to access the at least one memory and operate according to the computer program code, the computer program code comprising:image acquisition code configured to cause at least one of the at least one processor to acquire, from a terminal device, a photographed image to which positional information indicating a photographing position of the image is added;position history information acquisition code configured to cause at least one of the at least one processor to acquire position history information indicating a history of positions of the terminal device;region information acquisition code configured to cause at least one of the at least one processor to acquire, from a storage, region information indicating a region designated in advance for a community where information can be posted and posted information can be received via a network; andgiving code configured to cause at ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS DETERMINING SUPPLIES-PURCHASING CONDITION BASED ON USAGE OF SUPPLIES AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

An image forming apparatus and an operating method thereof are provided. The image forming apparatus uses supplied mounted therein, and includes at least one computer processor configured to determine a grade of the image forming apparatus based on an accumulated usage of the supplies, and determine a range of available grades of the supplies, based on the determined grade of the image forming apparatus, and a memory configured to store information about the grade of the image forming apparatus. 1. An image forming apparatus using supplies mounted in the image forming apparatus , the image forming apparatus comprising: determine a grade of the image forming apparatus based on an accumulated usage of the supplies, and', 'determine a range of available grades of the supplies, based on the determined grade of the image forming apparatus; and, 'at least one computer processor configured toa memory configured to store information about the grade of the image forming apparatus.2. The image forming apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one computer processor is further configured to determine the grade of the image forming apparatus based on the accumulated usage and pre-stored apparatus grade classification information.3. The image forming apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the accumulated usage is calculated by using a ratio of an accumulated number of dots that are used in the supplies to a number of dots used in 5% pattern printing claim 1 , or by using a ratio of the accumulated number of dots that are used in the supplies to the number of dots representing a total capacity of the supplies.4. The image forming apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one computer processor is further configured to determine a wider range of available grades of the supplies claim 1 , as the determined grade of the image forming apparatus increases.5. The image forming apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one computer processor is further configured to determine whether the ...

Approach to live multi-camera streaming of events with hand-held cameras

A system provides access to previously unassociated cameras that are concurrently at different specific locations at a single event, sending the real-time video and audio stream of said cameras to a central processing entity, transcoding and serving the real-time content to consumers in a way that associates the content as different camera angles of the same event, along with additional data from each camera owner such as twitter feeds. Also disclosed is a system for providing a user, via a client device, the ability to choose a desired feed for viewing the event and the ability to change the selected feed based a number of user-selected criteria.

Control device that predicts residual quantity of printing material in cartridge currently mounted in printer

A controller in a control device is configured to perform: acquiring a first value from a printer, the first value being related to a residual quantity of printing material remaining in a first cartridge at a first calendar date; acquiring a second value from the printer, the second value being related to a residual quantity of printing material remaining in a second cartridge at a second calendar date, the second cartridge being attached to the printer later than detachment of the first cartridge; estimating a third calendar date using the first value, the second value, the first calendar date, and the second calendar date, the third calendar date being a calendar date when a third value related to the residual quantity of printing material remaining in the second cartridge is assumed to be smaller than a prescribed quantity; and executing an output process according to the third calendar date.

PYROELECTRIC INFRARED SENSOR DEVICE

A pyroelectric infrared sensor device comprising: a pyroelectric infrared sensor part (); and a cover member (). The pyroelectric infrared sensor part comprises: a pyroelectric element (); a housing () that the pyroelectric element is placed inside of and comprises an opening at a position facing a light receiving surface of the pyroelectric element; and an infrared transmission filter () that is located to cover the opening of the housing. The cover member covers at least a top surface of the pyroelectric infrared sensor part. The infrared transmission filter transmits light equal to or greater than a wavelength of 1 μm. The cover member has a property that a transmittance of infrared light having a wavelength of from 3 μm to 5.5 μm is equal to or greater than 10% and has a uniform material quality in an area corresponding to the top surface of the pyroelectric infrared sensor part. 1. A pyroelectric infrared sensor device comprising:a pyroelectric infrared sensor part; anda cover member, wherein a pyroelectric element;', 'a housing that the pyroelectric element is placed inside of and comprises an opening at a position facing a light receiving surface of the pyroelectric element; and', 'an infrared transmission filter that is located to cover the opening of the housing,, 'the pyroelectric infrared sensor part comprisesthe cover member covers at least a top surface of the pyroelectric infrared sensor part in a place where the cover member faces the infrared transmission filter of the pyroelectric infrared sensor part,the infrared transmission filter has a property to transmit light equal to or greater than a wavelength of 1 μm, andthe cover member has a property that a transmittance of infrared light having a wavelength of from 3 μm to 5.5 μm is equal to or greater than 10% and has a uniform material quality in an area corresponding to the top surface of the pyroelectric infrared sensor part.2. The pyroelectric infrared sensor device according to claim 1 , wherein ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus allowing insertion of an insert-sheet between discharged sheets of recording paper includes: an image forming unit forming an image on the recording paper; an operation unit designating an insertion position for inserting the insert-sheet; a discharge unit discharging the sheets of recording paper having images formed and the insert-sheet; and a control unit controlling timing for inserting the insert-sheet. The insertion position is designated by a copy-by-copy basis with one copy being a set of sheets of recording paper having all images included in a job instructing image formation on the recording paper formed thereon. The control unit controls the discharge unit such that the sheets of recording paper having the image formed thereon are discharged by the number determined from the insertion position and thereafter the insert-sheet is discharged. Thus, the insert-sheet can be inserted at an arbitrary position designated on the copy-by-copy basis, and the user can easily handle the output sheets of recording paper. 1. An image forming apparatus allowing insertion of an insert-sheet indicating separation between a plurality of sheets of recording paper each having an image formed on its surface and then discharged , comprising:an image forming unit forming an image on the recording paper;an input unit designating an insertion position to insert said insert-sheet;a discharge unit discharging said recording paper having the image formed thereon and said insert-sheet; anda control unit controlling said discharge unit; whereinsaid insertion position is designated on a copy-by-copy basis with one copy being a set of sheets of recording paper on which all images included in a job instructing image formation on the recording paper are formed; andsaid control unit causes said discharge unit to discharge the sheets of recording paper having the images formed thereon by the number of copies determined from said insertion position, and thereafter ...

Imaging Device, Medium Transporting Apparatus, and Printing Apparatus

An imaging device includes an imaging unit that includes an imaging element for imaging a lower surface of continuous forms paper, an image processing unit that image-processes an image of the lower surface of the continuous forms paper captured by the imaging unit, a cable that electrically connects the imaging unit and the image processing unit with each other, and an electric box that covers the imaging element, the image processing unit, and the cable and functions as an electromagnetic shield. 1. An imaging device comprising:an imaging unit that includes an imaging element for imaging a medium;an image processing unit that image-processes an image of the medium captured by the imaging unit;an electrical transmission line that electrically connects the imaging unit and the image processing unit with each other; andan electromagnetic shield that covers the imaging element, the image processing unit, and the electrical transmission line.2. The imaging device according to claim 1 ,wherein in the electromagnetic shield, the imaging unit and the image processing unit are disposed to be separated from each other, and a thermal insulation member which partitions the imaging element and the image processing unit is disposed between the imaging unit and the image processing unit.3. The imaging device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a cooling fan that cools an image processing unit.4. A medium transporting apparatus comprising:a transporting unit that transports a medium; andan imaging device that images the medium transported by the transporting unit, an imaging unit that includes an imaging element for imaging a medium,', 'an image processing unit that image-processes an image of the medium captured by the imaging unit,', 'an electrical transmission line that electrically connects the imaging unit and the image processing unit with each other, and', 'an electromagnetic shield that covers the imaging element, the image processing unit, and the electrical ...

SHEET CONVEYOR AND IMAGE READER

A sheet conveyor includes: a chute which has openings spaced apart from each other in a first direction and guides a sheet; a drive shaft; drive rollers mounted on the drive shaft and each partly protruding from the chute through a corresponding one of the openings; driven rollers each urged and contactable with a corresponding one of the drive rollers; an intermediate bearing disposed at a first position located between adjacent two of the drive rollers; and a holder provided on the chute to hold the intermediate bearing located at the first position. The intermediate bearing is in contact with an outer circumferential surface of the drive shaft when located at a second position different from the first position. The intermediate bearing is slid from the second position to the first position in the first direction and held by the holder at the first position. 1. A sheet conveyor , comprising:a chute comprising a first surface and a second surface facing respectively in mutually opposite directions, the chute comprising a plurality of openings formed through the first surface and the second surface and spaced apart from each other in a first direction perpendicular to a conveying direction, the chute being configured to guide a sheet conveyed from an upstream in the conveying direction, toward a downstream in the conveying direction along the first surface;a drive shaft that is rotated about a rotation axis extending in the first direction;a plurality of drive rollers each mounted on the drive shaft, the plurality of drive rollers facing the second surface of the chute, the plurality of drive rollers each partly protruding from the first surface of the chute through a corresponding one of the plurality of openings;a plurality of driven rollers each of which is rotated about a rotation axis extending in the first direction, the plurality of driven rollers each being urged toward a corresponding one of the plurality of drive rollers, the plurality of driven rollers ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus includes an image reader unit that reads a document so as to generate image data, a storage unit that stores a user name and an address associated with the user name, a control unit that performs a character recognition process on the image data so as to obtain text data from the image data, recognizes a word included in the text data, and sets the address associated with the user name matching the recognized word to a destination, and a communication unit that transmits the image data to the destination set by the control unit. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:an image reader unit arranged to read a document so as to generate image data;a storage unit arranged to store a user name and an address associated with the user name;a control unit arranged to perform a character recognition process on the image data so as to obtain text data from the image data, recognize a word included in the text data, and set the address associated with the user name matching the recognized word to a destination; anda communication unit arranged to transmit the image data to the destination set by the control unit.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit recognizes a specific word included in the text data claim 1 , and sets the address associated with the user name matching a word on the same line as the specific word to the destination.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit recognizes a ruled line frame included in the image data claim 1 , and sets the address associated with the user name matching a word inside the ruled line frame to the destination.4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit recognizes a specific image included in the image data claim 1 , and sets the address associated with the user name matching a word accompanied with the specific image to the destination.5. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Using a Portable Device to Interface with a Scene Rendered on a Main Display

A method for interfacing with a scene is provided, including: rendering display data on a main display, the display data defining a scene rendered on the main display, the display data being configured to include a visual cue; capturing the display data by an image capture device incorporated into a portable device; analyzing the captured display data to identify the visual cue; in response to identification of the visual cue, determining additional information that is in addition to the scene that is displayed on the main display, the additional information defining graphics or text to be added to the scene; presenting the additional information on a personal display incorporated into the portable device, the presentation of the additional information being synchronized to the rendering of the display data on the main display. 1. A method for interfacing with a scene , comprising:capturing display data, rendered on a main display, using an image capture device incorporated into a portable device while being directed toward the main display to enable the capturing, the display data defining a scene rendered on the main display, the display data being configured to include a visual cue;analyzing the captured display data to identify the visual cue as depicted in the scene as depicted in the display data;in response to identification of the visual cue, determining additional information that is in addition to the scene that is displayed on the main display, the additional information including graphics or text related to the scene;presenting the additional information on a display of the portable device, the presentation of the additional information being responsive to the identification of the visual cue.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image capture device is a video capture device configured to continuously capture changing frames defined by the display data as it is rendered on the main display claim 1 , wherein the additional information presented on the ...

PRINTING SYSTEM, CONTROLLING METHOD, PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A printer is caused to perform a checking print for a job in a case that a predetermined user's instruction is received via a user interface. The printer is caused to perform the checking print for the job without receiving the predetermined user's instruction in a case that the job meets a predetermined condition. 124-. (canceled)25. An image processing system , comprising:a printing unit configured to perform a first print process which is a print process using print data of a print job and perform a second print process which is a print process using a part of the print data of the print job;an acceptance unit configured to accept, via a user interface, during performance of the first print process, a user instruction for performing the second print process;an automatic mode print unit configured to control the printing unit to perform the second print process during the performance of the first print process in a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied during the performance of the first print process; anda manual mode print unit configured to control the printing unit to perform the second print process during the performance of the first print process, based on the user instruction which is accepted by the acceptance unit during the performance of the first print process.26. The system according to claim 25 , wherein the automatic mode print unit is configured to control the printing unit to perform the second print process during the performance of the first print process claim 25 , every time a predetermined number of print sheets is printed.27. The system according to claim 25 , wherein the automatic mode print unit is configured to control the printing unit to perform the second print process during the performance of the first print process claim 25 , at predetermined intervals.28. The system according to claim 25 , wherein the manual mode print unit is configured to control the printing unit to output at least a print sheet obtained by the ...

SHEET CONVEYING APPARATUS AND IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS

A sheet conveying apparatus includes: a casing provided with a first conveying path and a second conveying path; a first feeding tray provided in the casing and having a first supporting surface that supports a sheet; a supporting member that supports the first feeding tray from below in the casing; a first feeding section provided above the first supporting surface; a first guide member having a first guide surface to guide the sheet fed from the first feeding tray; a second feeding tray provided below the supporting member in the casing and having a second supporting surface that supports a different sheet; a second feeding section provided above the second supporting surface; a second guide member having a second guide surface to guide the different sheet fed from the second feeding tray; and a frame made of metal and being installed on a lower surface of the supporting member. 1. (canceled)2. A sheet conveying apparatus , comprising:a casing provided with a first conveying path and a second conveying path therein;a first feeding tray provided in the casing, the first feeding tray having a first supporting surface that supports a sheet, the first supporting surface defining a feeding position;a supporting member that supports the first feeding tray from below in the casing, the supporting member defining a projection extending upwardly therefrom, wherein the feeding position is directly above the projection;a first feeding section provided directly above the feeding position of the first supporting surface of the first feeding tray in the casing, the first feeding section feeding the sheet supported by the first supporting surface in a first direction from the feeding position;a first guide member having a first guide surface, the first guide surface contacting a leading edge of the sheet fed from the first feeding tray to guide the sheet to the first conveying path;a second feeding tray provided below the supporting member in the casing, the second feeding tray ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An image forming apparatus measures the distance between the image forming apparatus and an object located in the periphery of the image forming apparatus each predetermined amount of time. Then, whether or not the object is a human is detected on the basis of the measured distance and a moving amount of the object each predetermined amount of time. Furthermore, the image forming apparatus controls the power supply state of the image forming apparatus in accordance with the result of the human detection. 1. An information processing apparatus having a plurality of power states including at least a first power state in which a supply of power to a device is stopped and a second power state in which power is supplied to the device , the apparatus comprising:a human detecting sensor;a setting unit configured to set a sensitivity of the human detecting sensor; anda control unit configured to:cause the information processing apparatus to transition from the first power state to the second power state in the case where a first sensitivity has been set by the setting unit and it has been determined that a human is in a predetermined area on the basis of a detection result from the human detecting sensor;cause the information processing apparatus to transition from the first power state to the second power state in the case where a second sensitivity has been set by the setting unit and it has been determined that a human is in the predetermined area on the basis of a detection result from the human detecting sensor; andcause the information processing apparatus to transition from the first power state to the second power state in the case where the second sensitivity has been set by the setting unit and it has been determined, on the basis of the detection result from the human detecting sensor, that a human in an area outside the predetermined area has approached the information processing apparatus by greater than or equal to a predetermined moving amount in a ...

INTEGRATED MOBILE PARKING AND ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM

A software application executing on a parking enforcement officer's (PEO's) computing device (e.g. smart phone, tablet, laptop or personal computer) communicates with a central computing system networked with a plurality of smart parking meters, directs the PEO to the location of a violation, and facilitates generation of a parking citation to be issued by the PEO, wherein the citation has at least some of the data fields prefilled. 1. A parking enforcement system , the parking enforcement system comprising a plurality of parking meters , each of the parking meters configured to monitor a parking event and notify a central computing system of a violation condition in a monitored space , the system comprising: receive a violation data from the central computing system;', 'display a list of parking violations on the graphical user interface;', 'generate a parking citation with at least one data field of the parking citation prefilled; and', 'clear a particular parking violation from the list of parking violations when the parking citation is issued for the particular parking violation., 'a computing device, the computing device comprising a processor, memory and graphical user interface, wherein the computing device is networked with the central computing system, and wherein the computing device is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the prefilled parking data on the parking citation is a vehicle license plate data.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a printing peripheral coupled to the computing device claim 1 , wherein the printing peripheral is configured to generate a paper copy of the parking citation.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computing device is further configured to generate the parking citation with a parking enforcement officer's signature prefilled.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computing device is further configured to present violation details in response to a user selection of the particular parking violation ...

Job processing apparatus that displays job history screen, control method for job processing apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium

Job information being information concerning a processed job is managed together with an attribute that indicates whether the job information is printed or unprinted. Out of the managed pieces of job information of jobs, job information having an attribute indicating unprinted state is printed and the attribute of the printed job information is updated so as to indicate printed state. Out of the managed pieces of job information of jobs, when an instruction to print job information of a job corresponding to a logged-in user is received, the job information corresponding to the user is printed and the attribute of the printed job information is not updated.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD WHICH DETERMINE PRINTED MATTER CONDITION BASED ON CAMERA-CAPTURED IMAGE

Provided is an image forming apparatus that is capable of solving a problem caused at a discharge part in quick, effective manner. The discharge part is for placing a discharged printed matter. A camera captures an image of a sheet stacking surface of the discharged printed matter. A delivery decision processing part determines, based on the image captured by the camera, a current condition of the discharged printed matter that is placed in the discharge part. Then, the delivery decision processing part takes a specified action in response to the determination result. 1. An image formation apparatus , comprising:a discharge part configured to place therein a discharged printed matter;a camera configured to capture an image of a stacking side of the discharge part; anda delivery decision processing part configured to determine a condition of the printed matter placed in the discharge part based on the image captured by the camera, the delivery decision processing part being configured to take a specified action in response to a result of the determination.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe specified action is selectable from any one of alarm sound generation, alarm light lighting, discharge termination, and operation-panel indication.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe delivery decision processing part takes the specified action if the delivery decision processing part detects, based on the image captured by the camera, that the printed matter is in a fold-up condition.4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe delivery decision processing part takes the specified action if the delivery decision processing part detects, based on the image captured by the camera, that the printed matter is a result of printing on a used paper.5. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe delivery decision processing part takes the specified action if the delivery decision processing ...

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROLLING METHOD SUITABLE FOR MANAGEMENT OF TONER

Provided is a control apparatus that manages expendable supplies appropriately so as a trouble unexpected to an image forming apparatus does not happen. An image forming apparatus has a detecting circuit that detects identification information of a container when replacing the container of expendable supplies and transmitting circuit that transmits event information including detected identification information to the control apparatus. The control apparatus has a receiving circuit that receives the event information. An identification information determining circuit of the control apparatus compares the identification information of the container included in the received event information with a management table that manages shipped expendable supplies. Thereby, the identification information of the container corresponds to the shipped expendable supplies is determined. If not correspond to the shipped expendable supplies, the notice circuit notifies content that shows not corresponding to the image forming apparatus. 1. A management system having an image forming apparatus and a control apparatus that manages the image forming apparatus , comprising:the image forming apparatus includesa detecting circuit that detects identification information of a container of expendable supplies accompanying replacement of the container, anda transmitting circuit that transmits event information including detected identification information to the control apparatus; andthe control apparatus includesa receiving circuit that receives the event information,an identification information determining circuit that compares the identification information of the container included in received event information and a management table to manage shipped expendable supplies and determines whether the identification information of the container corresponds to the shipped expendable supplies, anda notice circuit that notifies contents showing not corresponding to the image forming apparatus ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROL PROGRAM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus includes a display, a human detection sensor, and a CPU. If the CPU determines that there is a person in a certain area with the display in an off state, the display enters a first on state in accordance with an instruction from the CPU. If the CPU determines that the image forming apparatus has been operated, the display enters a second on state. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a display unit;a presence determination unit that determines whether there is a person in an area set around the image forming apparatus;an operation determination unit that determines whether the image forming apparatus has been operated; anda light controlling unit that, if the presence determination unit determines that there is a person in the area with the display unit in an off state, establishes a first on state, in which luminance of the display unit becomes equal to or lower than a certain value, and if the operation determination unit determines that the image forming apparatus has been operated with the display unit in the first on state, establishes a second on state, in which the luminance of the display unit becomes higher than in the first on state.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein, if the operation determination unit determines that the image forming apparatus has not been operated for a certain period of time with the display unit in the second on state, the light control unit establishes the first on state, and if the presence determination unit determines that there is no person in the area with the display unit in the first on state, the light control unit establishes the off state.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a light emission unit that illuminates the display unit,wherein the light control unit turns off the light emission unit in the off state, limits an amount of light emitted from the light emission unit to a certain value or smaller in the first on state, and ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING DURING DEVICE USAGE

A system and method for maintaining safe social distancing during device operation comprises a multifunction peripheral configured to scan or print a tangible document. A camera captures electronic images of two or more people proximate to the multifunction peripheral. A processor determines a relative distance between the people in accordance with captured electronic images and generates an alarm when a determined relative distance is less than a predetermined alarm threshold distance. The processor disables operation of the multifunction peripheral when the determined relative distance is less than the predetermined alarm threshold distance. 1. A multifunction peripheral comprising:a document processing engine configured to scan or print a tangible document;a camera configured to capture one or more electronic images of two people proximate to the multifunction peripheral;memory; and the processor configured to determine a relative distance between the people in accordance with the captured electronic images,', 'the processor further configured to generate an alarm when a determined relative distance is less than a predetermined alarm threshold distance, and', 'the processor further configured to disable operation of the multifunction peripheral when the determined relative distance is less than the predetermined alarm threshold distance., 'a processor,'}2. The multifunction peripheral of wherein the processor is further configured to issue a warning when the determined relative distance is less than a predetermined warning threshold distance.3. The multifunction peripheral of wherein:the camera is further configured to capture an electronic image of a third person proximate to the multifunction peripheral,the processor is further configured to identify one of the people as a device user in accordance with a captured electronic image, andthe processor is further configure to generate the alarm in accordance with a determined relative distance between the user and ...

CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORYCOMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

A control apparatus includes a setting unit that sets information on a print medium for a paper feed unit, a determination unit that, if the setting unit sets the information on the print medium, determines whether the set information on the print medium can be reflected in a setting condition for a specific mode, and an update unit that, if the determination unit determines that the set information on the print medium can be reflected, updates the setting condition for the specific mode to the information on the print medium. 1. A control apparatus comprising:a setting unit configured to set information on a print medium for a paper feed unit;a determination unit configured to, if the setting unit sets the information on the print medium, determine whether the set information on the print medium can be reflected in a setting condition for a specific mode; andan update unit configured to, if the determination unit determines that the set information on the print medium can be reflected, update the setting condition for the specific mode to the information on the print medium.2. The control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , if the set information on the print medium matches a setting condition set for the specific mode claim 1 , the determination unit determines that the set information on the print medium cannot be reflected.3. The control apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga selection unit configured to, if the determination unit determines that the set information on the print medium can be reflected, enable selection whether the set information on the print medium is to be reflected in the setting condition for the specific mode,wherein, if it is selected that the set information on the print medium is to be reflected in the setting condition for the specific mode, the update unit updates the setting condition for the specific mode to the information on the print medium.4. The control apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the ...

Information processing apparatus, storage medium, and information processing system

An information processing apparatus connectable to one or more devices via a network. The apparatus includes a measuring unit measuring an inclination of the apparatus; a determining unit determining whether the inclination of the apparatus relative to a given surface of one of the one or more devices is within a predetermined inclination range; a receiving unit that receives radio waves; an obtaining unit obtaining identification information from the radio waves; a radio wave strength measuring unit measuring strength of the radio waves; a selection unit determining whether to select a given one of the one or more devices based on the strength of the radio waves; and a connection unit connecting the information processing apparatus to one of the one or more devices selected by the selection unit and for which the inclination of the apparatus is within the predetermined inclination range.

Image forming apparatus and image forming apparatus diagnostic system

An image forming apparatus includes: an image forming unit that performs image forming processing on a recording sheet; a primary central processing unit (CPU) and a secondary CPU, where the primary CPU receives a job externally and instructs the secondary CPU to monitor and control the image forming unit to perform the image forming processing; sensors that sense a state of the image forming unit and output sensor data indicating the state of the image forming unit, a first transceiver; and a second transceiver. The secondary CPU monitors the sensor data to generate diagnostic data. The first transceiver performs duplex communication with the primary CPU to send and receive data other than the diagnostic data. The second transceiver sends the diagnostic data to the diagnostic server without relaying via the primary CPU.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AN IMAGE

An image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes a readlng unit that reads an image from a sheet to generate image data. A code generation unit generates a code representing an email address of the image processing apparatus. A display unit displays the code. A control unit receives an email transmitted from a transmission source to the email address of the image processing apparatus and transmits an email with the image data attached to an email address of the transmission source. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a reading unit configured to read an image from a sheet to generate image data;a control unit configured to transmit the image data to an external storage device over a network;a code generation unit configured to generate a code representing location information of the external storage device; anda display unit configured to display the code so that a user can acquire the code using a user terminal.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the code includes authentication information for authenticating the user when the user uses the code to request transmission of the image data.37.-. (canceled)8. An image processing method comprising the steps of:reading an image from a sheet to generate image data;transmitting the image data to an external storage device over a network;storing the image data in the external storage device;generating a code representing location information of the external storage device; anddisplaying the code on a display unit so that a user can acquire the code using a user terminal.913.-. (canceled)14. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the code includes authentication information for authenticating the user when the user uses the code to request transmission of the image data.1520.-. (canceled)21. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the external storage device includes a plurality of external storage devices, andthe control unit selects one of the plurality of external storage ...

PRINTING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A printing apparatus according to the present invention prints onto sheets in accordance with a print job, and includes a stacking unit that receives the printed sheets and stacks the sheets, and that is able to eject the stacked sheets so that an operator can remove the sheets. It is then determined whether or not sheets are stacked on the stacking unit. Control is carried out so that the stacked sheets are ejected when execution of a print job, if a setting for ejecting the stacked sheets each time a number of sheets corresponding to a designated number of copies have been stacked on the stacking unit is made for the print job and it has been determined that sheets are stacked in the stacking unit. 1. A printing apparatus comprising:a printing unit that prints onto sheets in accordance with a print job;a stacking unit that receives the sheets printed by the printing unit and stacks the sheets, and that is able to eject the stacked sheets so that an operator can remove the sheets;a determination unit that determines whether or not sheets are stacked on the stacking unit; anda control unit that, when a setting for ejecting the stacked sheets each time a number of sheets corresponding to a designated number of copies have been stacked on the stacking unit is made for a print job and it is determined by the determination unit that sheets are stacked on the stacking unit, carries out control so that the sheets stacked on the stacking unit are ejected when execution of the print job starts.2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the stacking unit includes:a lift table that receives and stacks the sheets printed by the printing unit; andan eject table that receives the sheets stacked on the lift table and ejects the sheets out of the printing apparatus.3. The printing apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein after the sheets stacked on the lift table have been moved to the eject table, the lift table is in a state in which the lift table is able to receive ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus allowing a user to easily access an operating section even in a large-size apparatus can be provided. An image forming apparatus includes a main machine including an operating section and capable of functioning as a multifunction machine by itself, and at least one option machine to added to a side-face side of an enclosure of the main machine. The apparatus includes the operating section at a fixed position in the width direction of the enclosure. The enclosure has a unified first color of a same tone at a front face thereof, and an operating position line is formed at a part of the front face of the enclosure and has a second color that is clearly different from the first color so as to be a guide indicating a position of the operating section 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:an enclosure of a main machine having a function of performing image formation on a sheet;a document cover arranged on a top-face side of the enclosure in an openable and closable manner; andan operating section arranged closer to a front-face side of the enclosure than to the document cover, wherein:the front-face side of the enclosure has a first color except a part; andthe part includes an outer peripheral portion of the operating section and has color that is different from the first color.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the part further includes a part formed below the operating section and having a constant width.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the operating section has a tilting configuration with which an angle of a screen is able to be changed.4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the operating section is an operating panel on which a touch operation is able to be performed.5. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the operating section is on one lateral end part of the enclosure.6. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD

A printing apparatus has a stacker that includes a first stacking unit that stacks discharged sheets and a second stacking unit that slides a predetermined amount of sheets stacked on the first stacking unit from the first stacking unit and holds them. In a case in which a print job is executed, an operation of discharging sheets to the first stacking unit is controlled according to stacking statuses of the first stacking unit and the second stacking unit. 1. A printing apparatus that includes a stacker that can stack discharged sheets , the stacker includinga first stacking unit that stacks discharged sheets and a second stacking unit that slides a predetermined amount of sheets stacked on the first stacking unit from the first stacking unit and holds the slid sheets, andthe printing apparatus comprising a control unit configured to, in a case in which a print job is executed, control an operation of discharge to the first stacking unit according to stacking statuses of the first stacking unit and the second stacking unit.2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit displays claim 1 , on a display unit claim 1 , an instruction receiving screen that is in accordance with the stacking statuses of the first stacking unit and the second stacking unit claim 1 , and controls the operation of discharge to the first stacking unit in accordance with an instruction received by the instruction receiving screen.3. The printing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in a case in which sheets are stacked on the first stacking unit claim 2 , the control unit displays a screen claim 2 , on the display unit claim 2 , for receiving a selection of whether or not to slide sheets stacked on the first stacking unit so as to be held by the second stacking unit claim 2 , and waits for discharge to the first stacking unit due to execution of the print job.4. The printing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in a case in which sheets ...

IMAGING DEVICE AND INFORMATION ACQUISITION SYSTEM IN WHICH AN ACQUIRED IMAGE AND ASSOCIATED INFORMATION ARE HELD ON A DISPLAY

An imaging device includes an imaging portion that images a subject; a positional information acquisition portion that acquires positional information of an imaging position; a control portion which acquires information on the subject based on the positional information, and displays image data of the subject and the information on the subject on a display portion; and a hold control portion that outputs a hold control signal, which holds the image data of the subject and the information on the subject, to the control portion. 1. An imaging device comprising:a body;an imager;a display; and display, on the display, (i) a real-time image acquired via the imager capturing a subject and (ii) subject information acquired based on a result of an image recognition for the real-time image,', 'hold, on the display, the real-time image and the subject information displayed on the display based on an action detection of at least one of (i) a movement of a detected characteristic point of the real-time image in a preset distance in a time of a preset range, (ii) a change of a detected contrast of the real-time image, (iii) a change in an image pattern of the real-time image, which is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, (iv) a change of a position and/or a posture of the body, (v) a detection by a sensor of a motion of the body, (vi) a user action in which a button is pressed down, and (vii) a user action in which a touch panel is touched, and', 'continue displaying the held real-time image and the held subject information on the display after the action detection., 'a computer configured to'}2. The imaging device according to claim 1 , wherein the computer is configured to transmit the held real-time image and the held subject information to another terminal.3. The imaging device according to claim 1 , wherein the display has a touch panel that is configured to be operative for a touch operation while the held real-time image and the held subject ...

CLOUD-BASED DOCUMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE

The present disclosure relates to cloud-based document quality assurance. One example embodiment includes a method for evaluating document quality. The method includes receiving, by a cloud server, document data associated with an image forming device. The method also includes accessing, by the cloud server, a cloud service. Further, the method includes performing, by the cloud service, a data-segment comparison between the document data and reference document data from a quality assurance database. In addition, the method includes generating, by the cloud service, a quality assurance report based on the data-segment comparison between the document data and the reference document data. 1. A method for evaluating document quality , comprising:receiving, by a cloud server, document data associated with an image forming device, wherein the document data was received from the image forming device at a requested stage in a printing pipeline of the image forming device;accessing, by the cloud server, a cloud service;performing, by the cloud service, a comparison between the document data and reference document data from a quality assurance database,wherein the reference document data comprises document data sent to the image forming device by a terminal device for printing;generating, by the cloud service, a quality assurance report based on the comparison between the document data and the reference document data;printing a document, by the image forming device, that corresponds to the document data sent to the image forming device by the terminal device for printing;scanning, by the image forming device, the printed document, wherein the document data received by the cloud server corresponds to the scanned, printed document;receiving, by the cloud server, the reference document data from the image forming device; andstoring, by the cloud server, the reference document data in the quality assurance database.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the comparison between the ...

ELECTROCHROMIC SCANNING BACKING MATERIAL

A scanning device includes a transparent platen which receives a sheet to be scanned. A backing assembly is spaced from the platen by the sheet during scanning. The backing assembly includes a backing plate of a fixed color and an electrochromic layer intermediate the backing plate and the platen. The electrochromic layer has a first state in which the electrochromic layer is opaque and has a different color from the fixed color, and a second state, in which the electrochromic layer is transparent to expose the backing plate through it. A sensor is positioned to acquire an image of the sheet based on light passing through the platen. A controller selectively applies a voltage across the electrochromic layer to change the electrochromic layer between the first and second states. 1. A scanning device , comprising:a transparent platen which receives a sheet to be scanned; a first state, in which the electrochromic layer is opaque and has a different color from the fixed color,', 'a second state, in which the electrochromic layer is transparent to expose the backing plate therethrough, and', 'a plurality of third states in which the electrochromic layer is only partially-activated, each of the third states effecting a different grey color of the backing assembly,', 'each of the plurality of states effecting a different color of the backing assembly;, 'a backing assembly which is spaced from the platen by the sheet during scanning, the backing assembly including a backing plate of a fixed color and an electrochromic layer, intermediate the backing plate and the platen, the backing assembly having a plurality of states selected froma sensor positioned to acquire an image of the sheet based on light passing through the platen; anda controller which selectively applies a voltage across the electrochromic layer to change the electrochromic layer between the first and second states, the controller having a test mode and a scanning mode, wherein in the test mode, the ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

A machine learning system includes a sensor configured to sense an object which is present in front of an information processing apparatus, a machine learning model configured to input time-series sensed values output from the sensor and to estimate whether a user who uses the image processing apparatus is present, a user interface configured to receive an operation performed by a user, and a learning unit configured to cause the machine learning model to learn with use of training data including the time-series sensed values output from the sensor and labels that are based on presence and absence of an operation performed by a user and received by the user interface. 1. A machine learning system comprising:a sensor configured to sense an object which is present in front of an information processing apparatus;a machine learning model configured to input time-series sensed values output from the sensor and to estimate whether a user who uses the image processing apparatus is present;a user interface configured to receive an operation performed by a user; anda learning unit configured to cause the machine learning model to learn with use of training data including the time-series sensed values output from the sensor and labels that are based on presence or absence of an operation performed by a user and received by the user interface.2. The machine learning system according to claim 1 , wherein a first label is set to a sensed value obtained at timing at which an operation performed by a user has been received by the user interface out of the time-series sensed values included in the training data claim 1 , and a second label is set to the other sensed values out of the time-series sensed values included in the training data.3. The machine learning system according to claim 2 , wherein the sensed value obtained at timing at which an operation performed by a user has been received by the user interface includes sensed values obtained during a period from timing at ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM, AND CONTROL METHOD

An image forming apparatus includes a CPU and a speaker, and the CPU selects a voice message for output, which corresponds to information to be notified to a person who uses the image forming apparatus, in accordance with a situation of the image forming apparatus, sets, as an output volume value, a normal volume value allocated to the message for output, and when determining that a person exists around the image forming apparatus in accordance with an output of a person detection sensor, determines whether to change the output volume value, and when determining that the output volume value is to be changed, changes the output volume value in accordance with a content of the voice message for output. Then, the voice message for output is output from the speaker with a volume according to the output volume value. 1. An image forming apparatus including an output unit that outputs voice , the image forming apparatus comprising:a notification unit that causes the output unit to output, among a plurality of messages indicating information about use of the image forming apparatus, a message for output, which is selected in accordance with a using situation of the image forming apparatus, by voice;a volume setting unit that sets, in accordance with a content of the message for output, a volume when the message for output is output by voice;a person detection unit that detects whether a person exists in a predetermined region that is set to the image forming apparatus; anda volume change unit that changes, in accordance with a detection result of the person detection unit, the volume set by the volume setting unit.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinin a case where the person detection unit determines that a person exists in the predetermined region, the volume change unit reduces the volume set by the volume setting unit.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga first determination unit that determines, in ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD

An image processing apparatus performs a binding process for binding a plurality of sheets. When a binding unit configured to bind sheets without using a staple performs the binding process, the image processing apparatus adds a mark for identifying a position where the binding process is performed. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a printing unit configured to print an image on a sheet;a stapleless binding unit configured to perform a stapleless binding process for binding, without using a staple, a plurality of sheets on which images are printed by the printing unit;a combining unit configured to combine, with a print target image, a mark image indicating a position where the stapleless binding process is to be performed; anda control unit configured to, in a case where the stapleless binding unit performs the stapleless binding process, perform control so that an image with which the mark image is combined by the combining unit is printed on a sheet.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the combining unit combines the mark image with an image corresponding to a front surface of a first sheet of the plurality of sheets to be subjected to the stapleless binding process.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the combining unit further combines the mark image with an image corresponding to a back surface of a last sheet of the plurality of sheets to be subjected to the stapleless binding process.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a binding setting unit configured to set a binding position where the stapleless binding unit performs the stapleless binding process claim 1 ,wherein based on the binding position set by the binding setting unit, the combining unit determines a position where the mark image is combined.5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the combining unit combines the mark image within an area where the printing unit can ...

SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE, AND OPTIONAL DEVICE INCORPORATING THE SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE

A sheet conveying device, which is included in an image forming apparatus and an optional device attachable to the image forming apparatus, includes a sheet container, a sheet feeder, a separator, a guide, and a projection. The sheet container loads multiple sheets. The sheet feeder feeds a sheet out of the multiple sheets in the sheet container. The separator separates the sheet from another sheet fed together with the sheet. The guide having a guide surface to guide the sheet passing the separator such that the sheet is fed in a predetermined sheet conveying direction. An upstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the guide surface of the guide is located lower than a downstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the separator. The projection is disposed facing the separator at the upstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the guide surface. 1. A sheet conveying device comprising:a sheet container loads multiple sheets;a sheet feeder configured to feed a sheet out of the multiple sheets in the sheet container;a separator configured to separate the sheet from another sheet fed together with the sheet;a guide having a guide surface to guide the sheet passing the separator such that the sheet is fed in a predetermined sheet conveying direction,an upstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the guide surface of the guide being located lower than a downstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the separator; anda projection disposed facing the separator at the upstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the guide surface.2. The sheet conveying device according to claim 1 ,wherein the sheet container includes a container guide surface disposed at a downstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the sheet container, the container guide surface configured to guide a lower surface of the sheet,wherein the upstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the guide surface of the guide is located lower than a downstream end in the sheet ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS THAT IS IMPROVED IN JAM PROCESSING EFFICIENCY

An image forming apparatus that facilitates user's determination of necessity of setting an inspection resuming page and is improved in jam processing efficiency. A sheet having an image formed thereon by an image forming unit is conveyed along a sheet conveying path. A sheet inspection device inspects the image on a sheet being conveyed through sheet conveying path. When a jam occurs in the conveying path, image formation by the image forming unit is interrupted. When jammed sheets are removed, formation of images including those formed on the jammed sheets is resumed. When a leading one of the jammed sheets is on a downstream side of the sheet inspection device, the image formation is resumed from an image formed on the leading jammed sheet, based on a user instruction. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:an image forming unit configured to form an image on a sheet;a conveying path for conveying a sheet supplied from the image forming unit;an inspection unit configured to inspect the image on a sheet being conveyed through the conveying path;a display unit configured to display information; anda controller that causes:the image forming unit to interrupt image formation when a jam occurs in the conveying path; andthe image forming unit to resume formation of images including respective images formed on jammed sheets, after the jammed sheets are removed,wherein the controller causes, in a case where one of the jammed sheets is on a downstream side of the inspection unit, the image forming unit to resume the image formation from an image formed on the one of the jammed sheets, based on a user instruction for resuming the image formation.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller causes the display unit to display a screen for confirming a page from which inspection by the inspection unit is to be resumed.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising a setting unit configured to set a sheet from which the ...

System and method for multiple document scanning

A system and method for scanning two or more documents into a single scan file includes a multifunction peripheral having an intelligent controller including a processor and associated memory. A scanner of the multifunction peripheral includes first and second document feed modes. A user interface includes a display, such as a touchscreen display. A first sensor detects a presence of a first tangible document in the first feed mode. A second sensor detects a second document in the second feed mode. The controller enables the first feed mode to complete a first scan operation and generates a digital image file comprising images of the first document. The controller generates a prompt on the display for a selection of a continued scan operation. If selected, the second feed mode completes a second scan operation on the second document and generates the digital image file to include images of the second document.

Image Forming System That Reduces Load for Processing Regarding Correction of Print Position Displacement, and Method for Correcting Print Position Displacement

An image forming system includes an image forming apparatus and a server. The image forming apparatus transmits to the server image data representing an image. The image is read by the reading device from the recording medium on which the print device prints the image, in response to an instruction to print at the origin of the print area. The server acquires, from the image data transmitted from the image forming apparatus, a printing-complete reference position, as a position where the recording-medium origin is made a reference, in a location printed on the recording medium by the image forming apparatus in response to an instruction to execute printing at the print-area origin, and acquires the displacement as a difference between the acquired printing-complete reference position and the print reference position stored in the storage device. 1. An image forming system comprising: a print device that prints on a recording medium,', 'a reading device that reads image from the recording medium, and', 'a storage device that stores a print reference position as an origin of a print area with respect to a recording-medium origin on a recording medium on which the print device prints, the image forming apparatus causing the print device to execute printing with respect to the print reference position stored in the storage device; and, 'an image forming apparatus that includes'}a server that corrects displacement in image-forming-apparatus print position; whereinthe image forming apparatus transmits to the server image data representing an image, and the image is read by the reading device from the recording medium on which the print device prints the image, in response to an instruction to print at the origin of the print area; acquires, from the image data transmitted from the image forming apparatus, a printing-complete reference position, as a position where the recording-medium origin is made a reference, in a location printed on the recording medium by the image ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus has an image forming unit, a punch mechanism, a display unit, a hole formation request receiving unit, a demand input receiving unit, a region designating unit, an extraction unit, a selection unit, and a punch mechanism control unit. The demand input receiving unit receives an input of a demand about punch hole formation from a user. The region designating unit designates a region in which a punch hole is to be formed by the punch mechanism through the display unit. The extraction unit extracts punch hole formation portion candidates having a printing rate lower than a predetermined value in the designated region. The selection unit causes a user to select the hole formation portion satisfying the demand. The punch mechanism control unit performs control so that the punch hole formation by the punch mechanism is carried out in the selected hole formation portion. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:an image forming unit forming an image on a sheet;a punch mechanism forming a punch hole in the sheet on which an image is formed by the image forming unit;a display unit displaying data on an image to be formed by the image forming unit;a hole formation request receiving unit receiving a request of punch hole formation in the sheet by the punch mechanism from a user;a demand input receiving unit receiving an input of a demand about the punch hole formation from the user;a region designating unit designating a region in which the punch hole is to be formed by the punch mechanism through the display unit when the hole formation request receiving unit receives the punch hole formation request;an extraction unit extracting punch hole formation portion candidates having a printing rate lower than a predetermined value in the region designated by the region designating unit;a selection unit causing a user to select the hole formation portion satisfying the demand input by the demand input receiving unit from the punch hole formation portion ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL PROGRAM AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

An image forming apparatus according to an embodiment includes a decoloring unit for performing decoloring processing on an image formed on a sheet using decolorable material. An image forming unit forms an image on the sheet using decolorable material. A reuse tray receives a sheet provided by a user. A processor determines whether a sheet is provided on the reuse tray based on the signal from the sensor. When it is determined that a sheet is provided on the reuse tray, the decoloring unit performs the decoloring processing on the sheet, and the image forming unit forms an image on the sheet that was subject to the decoloring processing. When the image forming unit forms an image on the sheet that was subject to decoloring processing, a rewards account of the user is updated. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a decoloring unit configured to perform decoloring processing on an image formed on a sheet using decolorable material;an image forming unit configured to form an image on a sheet using decolorable material;a reuse tray configured to receive a sheet provided by a user;a sensor configured to provide a signal regarding whether a sheet is provided on the reuse tray; and determine whether a sheet is provided on the reuse tray based on the signal from the sensor,', 'when it is determined that a sheet is provided on the reuse tray, control the decoloring unit to perform the decoloring processing on the sheet,', 'control the image forming unit to form an image on the sheet that was subject to the decoloring processing, and', 'when the image forming unit forms an image on the sheet that was subject to decoloring processing, update a rewards account of the user., 'a processor configured to perform processing to2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe processor is further configured to perform processing to obtain identification information of the user, locate the rewards account of the user using the identification information, and increase a rewards ...

IMAGE FORMING APPRATUS AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD CAPABLE OF PREVENTING PRINTED MATTER FROM BEING TAKEN AWAY BY OTHER USERS

Provided is an image forming apparatus capable of preventing a printed matter from being inadvertently taken away by other users. The image forming apparatus mainly includes a first determination part, a second determination part, and a job control part. The first determination part determines whether there exists a second printing job to be executed subsequent to the first printing job. The second determination part determines whether the time measured by the timer part has passed a predetermined period if it is determined that there exists the second printing job. The job control part performs interval control for causing the printing part to execute the second printing job after the predetermined period has passed if it is determined that the predetermined period has not yet passed. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a receiving part that receives data indicating an image transmitted via a network;a printing part that executes a printing job creating a printed matter on which the image is printed indicated by the data received by the receiving part;a paper discharging part into which the printed matter created by the printing part is discharged and in which the printed matter is held;a timer part;a timer control part that causes the timer part to start measuring a time when a first printing job that is a printing job precedingly executed is completed;a first determination part that determines whether or not there exists a second printing job that is a printing job to be printed subsequent to the first printing job;a second determination part that determines whether or not a time measured by the timer part has passed a predetermined period when it is determined by the first determination part that there exists the second printing job; anda job control part that performs interval control causing the printing part to execute the second printing job after the predetermined period has passed when it is determined by the second determination part that the ...

SKIPPED-PITCH COMPENSATING PRINTING/FINISHING SYSTEM

A print job received by a printing system has subsets of items. Multiple items are printed on each sheet. Finishing devices of the printing system are limited to processing a single subset of the items at a time, causing printing devices to wait skipped-pitch delays. An unadjusted number of machine-hours to complete the print job is determined based on continuous printing without interruption. A skipped-pitch delay is assigned to each of the subsets of items based on the number of sheets used to print each of the subsets of items. A revised number of machine-hours to complete the print job is calculated by adding the total skipped-pitch delay for the print job to the unadjusted number of machine-hours. The number of the printing devices and the finishing devices to use to complete the print job is determined based on the revised number of machine-hours. 1. A method comprising:receiving a print job into a printing system having printing devices and finishing devices, wherein the print job has subsets of items, wherein multiple ones of the items are printed on each sheet printed by the printing devices, wherein the finishing devices are limited to processing a single subset of the items at a time, and wherein the printing devices wait skipped-pitch delays until finishing operations are completed by the finishing devices;determining an unadjusted number of machine-hours to complete the print job based on continuous printing without interruption;assigning one of the skipped-pitch delays to each of the subsets of items by assigning shorter skipped-pitch delays as a number of sheets used to print each of the subsets of items increases;calculating a revised number of machine-hours to complete the print job by adding the skipped-pitch delays of each of the subsets of items to the unadjusted number of machine-hours; anddetermining how many of the printing devices and the finishing devices to use to complete the print job based on the revised number of machine-hours.2. The ...

Scanner with a background

A scanner is disclosed. The scanner has a background pattern that is captured as part of the scanned image. The scanner may be a flatbed scanner, a sheet-feed scanner, or a flatbed scanner using an automatic document feeder (ADF).

SHEET CONVEYING APPARATUS, IMAGE READING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

A sheet conveying apparatus which conveys a sheet includes: a first rotating member made of a material which is positive with respect to the sheet in a triboelectric series; and a second rotating member made of a material which is negative with respect to the sheet in the triboelectric series, wherein the first and second rotating members are arranged in a conveyance direction of the sheet and arranged to be contact with the same surface of the sheet, and a foreign material is removed from the conveyed sheet by the first and second rotating members. 1. A sheet conveying apparatus which conveys a sheet , the sheet conveying apparatus comprising:a first rotating member made of a material which is positive with respect to the sheet in a triboelectric series; anda second rotating member made of a material which is negative with respect to the sheet in the triboelectric series,wherein the first and second rotating members are arranged in a conveyance direction of the sheet and arranged to be contact with the same surface of the sheet, anda foreign material is removed from the conveyed sheet by the first and second rotating members.2. The sheet conveying apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga scraping portion which scrapes an extraneous matter attached to the first and second rotating members.3. The sheet conveying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second rotating members includes a resin member.4. The sheet conveying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a material of one of the first and second rotating members is one of ABS resin and PET resin which are positive with respect to the sheet in the triboelectric series claim 1 , and a material of the other one of the rotating members is one of PTFE resin claim 1 , PVC resin claim 1 , PS resin claim 1 , PP resin claim 1 , PPE+PS resin claim 1 , and PE resin which are negative with respect to the sheet in the triboelectric series.5. The sheet conveying apparatus according to ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus body, an image forming portion contained within the apparatus body, a control board controlling the image forming portion, an electrical unit, a storage device attachable to /removable out of the electrical unit, and a storage portion. The electrical unit includes the control board disposed along a vertical direction, provided so as to project upward on an upper surface of the apparatus body, and disposed on a back side of the apparatus body on the upper surface of the apparatus body. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:an apparatus body;an image forming portion, contained within the apparatus body, configured to being capable of forming an image based on image information;a control board positioned and configured to control the image forming portion;an electrical unit, including the control board disposed along a vertical direction, which is provided such that the control board projects upward on an upper surface of the apparatus body, and is disposed on a back side of the apparatus body on the upper surface of the apparatus body;a storage device removably attached to the electrical unit positioned and configured to store image information; anda storage portion, provided in the electrical unit, positioned and configured to store the storage device at a position electrically connected with the control board.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a front side of the electrical unit on the upper surface of the apparatus body is a flat surface.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the flat surface is wider than a maximum size sheet on which the image forming portion can form an image.4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the storage device is formed into a rectangular parallelepiped shape and is disposed such that a thickness direction thereof is directed in conformity with a front-back direction of the apparatus body.5. The image forming ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Provided is an information processing system including a provided device information acquiring section that acquires provided device information which is information on a device provided in an office room, and an output section that outputs information on a service which is providable to a user in an office room, based on the provided device information acquired by the provided device information acquiring section. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:an information storage section configured to store provided device information which is information on a device provided in an office room;a transmitting section configured to transmit the provided device information stored by the information storage section to a server in response to a user request for a service; anda notifying section configured to receive and notify of information on the service output by an external device other than the information processing apparatus and the server, based on the provided device information.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising:an image forming apparatus configured to form an image on a recording medium.3. An information processing apparatus comprising:an information storing section configured to store provided device information which is information on a device provided in an office room;a transmitting section configured to transmit the provided device information stored by the information storing section to the outside in response to a user request for a service; anda notifying section configured to receive and notify information on a device required for providing the service, the information being output by an external device based on the provided device information and information on another service which is providable to a user in the office room.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 , comprising:an image forming apparatus configured to form an image on a recording medium.5. An information processing ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS TO COMMUNICATE DATA ASSOCIATED WITH MEDIA PROCESSING DEVICES

Methods and apparatus to communicate data associated with media processing devices are disclosed. An example media processing device residing on a network includes a monitor configured to collect observational data associated with the media processing device in accordance with a configuration file stored on the media processing device; and communicate the observational data to a first device external to the network via a first persistent connection between the media processing device and the first external device; and a controller configured to receive an operational instruction from a second external device via a second persistent connection between the media processing device and the second external device, wherein the second persistent connection is independent of the first persistent connection; and implement the operational instruction on the media processing device, wherein the operation instruction controls media processing hardware of the media processing device. 1. A media processing device residing on a network , the media processing device comprising: collect observational data associated with the media processing device in accordance with a configuration file stored on the media processing device; and', 'communicate the observational data to a first device external to the network via a first persistent connection between the media processing device and the first external device; and, 'a monitor configured to receive an operational instruction from a second external device via a second persistent connection between the media processing device and the second external device, wherein the second persistent connection is independent of the first persistent connection; and', 'implement the operational instruction on the media processing device, wherein the operation instruction controls media processing hardware of the media processing device, and wherein at least one of the monitor and the controller is implemented via a logic circuit., 'a controller ...

PHOTOGRAPHY SYSTEM TO ORGANIZE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE SUBJECTS THEREIN

A photographic processing system in which subject and other data is stored and such data is automatically linked to photographs taken using either a film or digital camera. 1. A digital camera system comprising:an image capture device;at least one processing device; and capture an image of a subject with the image capture device;', 'receive information identifying the subject;', 'store the image as a frame in the at least one memory device; and', 'store link data in the frame in the at least one memory device, the link data associating the information identifying the person with the image., 'at least one memory device, the at least one memory device storing program instructions, which when executed by the at least one processing device causes the at least one processing device to2. The digital camera system of claim 1 , wherein the information identifying the subject is received from a barcode scanner.3. The digital camera system of claim 1 , wherein the information identifying the subject is wirelessly received from a barcode scanner.4. The digital camera system of claim 1 , wherein the information identifying the subject is received from data entry on a keyboard.5. The digital camera system of claim 1 , wherein the image is a digital image.6. The digital camera system of claim 1 , wherein the information identifying the person is an alphanumeric code.7. The digital camera system of claim 1 , wherein the information identifying the person is a machine readable code.8. The digital camera system of claim 1 , wherein the information identifying the person is selected from a student identification number claim 1 , a name claim 1 , a grade claim 1 , a teacher claim 1 , a homeroom number claim 1 , a locker number claim 1 , a date of birth claim 1 , and a bus number.9. The digital camera system of claim 1 , wherein the processing device stores the link data in the frame after the digital image is captured.10. The digital camera system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus includes a receiver that receives sheet identification information included in information images printed onto sheets scanned by a scanner, a detector that detects that a scanning operation by the scanner is an operation indicating that a plurality of sheets are a sequential sheet group, and a unifier that, when the detector detects an operation indicating the sequential sheet group, unifies information corresponding to the plurality of sheets that is respectively indicated by the plurality of sheet identification information received by the receiver during the scanning operation. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a receiver that receives sheet identification information included in information images printed onto sheets scanned by a scanner;a detector that detects that a scanning operation by the scanner is an operation indicating that a plurality of sheets are a sequential sheet group; anda unifier that, when the detector detects an operation indicating the sequential sheet group, unifies information corresponding to the plurality of sheets that is respectively indicated by the plurality of sheet identification information received by the receiver during the scanning operation.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe receiver receives start information indicating the start of writing by the scanner, and end information indicating the end of the writing, andthe detector detects that an operation indicating the sequential sheet group has been conducted in the case where the plurality of sheet identification information exists between the start information and the end information received by the receiver.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe detector detects that an operation indicating the sequential sheet group has been conducted in the case where a plurality of different sheet identification information exists within a predetermined amount of ...

METHOD FOR PROVIDING MOBILE SERVICE USING CODE-PATTERN

A method and apparatus for providing a mobile service with the use of a code pattern is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprising: taking a photograph of a code pattern image, decoding the photographed code pattern image so as to obtain code information, extracting uniform resource locator (URL) information corresponding to the code information, transmitting a content information request message to a service provider server corresponding to the URL information, and receiving content information corresponding to the URL information from the service provider server. According to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to provide various and convenient mobile services to mobile terminal users using a mobile terminal, having a camera, and a code pattern containing the URL information. 1. A method comprising:receiving, at a service provider server, a content information request message including a code obtained by a mobile terminal, wherein the content information request message comprises specific region, product website or billing information;analyzing the code, at the service provider server, to obtain at least one web page information corresponding to the code, by the service provider server, andtransmitting, from the service provider server, obtained web page information to the mobile terminal, by the service provider server, wherein communication is done via a wireless application protocol.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the content information request message comprises a service identifier for indicating a service type.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising recognizing that the service type is a service for providing personal contact information.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the obtained web page information is associated with personal contact information.5. The method of claim 2 , further comprising recognizing that the service type is a service application corresponding to an event.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

PRINTING APPARATUS, SHEET-PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHODS THEREOF, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND PRINTING SYSTEM

The present invention is characterized by requesting a user to login if the user has not been authenticated when executing sheet processing on a sheet with a post-processing apparatus without performing printing by a printing apparatus, authenticating the user in accordance with acquired user information, and, when authentication is successful, causing the post-processing apparatus to execute the sheet processing on the sheet, and recording an execution history of the sheet processing by the sheet processing apparatus as an execution history of the authenticated user. 111.-. (canceled)12. An image forming apparatus , comprising:an image forming unit configured to form an image on a sheet;a binding unit which is capable of executing a binding process for a sheet bundle provided from the image forming unit and a sheet bundle inserted by a manual operation of user;a detection unit configured to detect the sheet bundle inserted by the manual operation of the user;an operation unit configured to input a user instruction for binding the sheet bundle inserted by the manual operation of the user; anda control unit configured to control the binding unit to execute the binding process for the sheet bundle inserted by the manual operation of the user in response to an elapsing of a limited period after the detection unit has been detected the sheet bundle,wherein the control unit controls the binding unit to execute the binding process for the sheet bundle before the limited period is elapsed, in response to an inputting of the user instruction via the operation unit before the limited period is elapsed.13. The image forming apparatus according to claim 12 ,wherein the binding unit executes the binding process with a needle.14. The image forming apparatus according to claim 12 ,wherein the binding unit executes the binding process without a needle.15. The image forming apparatus according to claim 12 ,wherein the binding unit does not execute the binding process for the sheet ...

Image Reading Device And Correction Method For Image Reading Device

An image forming apparatus includes: a conveyance unit that conveys a medium; a reading unit that reads an image formed on the medium conveyed by the conveyance unit; a storage unit that stores data for specifying a color indicated by a reading result obtained from the reading unit ; and a correction unit that corrects the data to match a color of the image and the color indicated by the reading result. The conveyance unit conveys a color sample medium. Sa as a medium containing an image of a color region of a predetermined color, the reading unit reads the image of the color region, and the correction unit corrects the data associated with the predetermined color in accordance with a reading result of the image of the color region obtained from the reading unit 1. An image reading device comprising: a conveyance unit that conveys a medium; a reading unit that reads an image formed on the medium conveyed by the conveyance unit; a storage unit that stores data for specifying a color indicated by a reading result obtained from the reading unit; and a correction unit that corrects the data to match a color of the image and the color indicated by the reading result , the conveyance unit conveys a color sample medium as a medium containing an image of a color region of a predetermined color,', 'the reading unit reads the image of the color region, and', 'the correction unit corrects the data associated with the predetermined color in accordance with a reading result of the image of the color region obtained from the reading unit., 'wherein'}2. The image reading device according to claim 1 , whereinthe color sample medium contains images of the color regions of a plurality of colors, andthe correction unit corrects the data associated with the plurality of colors in accordance with reading results of the images of the color regions of the plurality of colors obtained from the reading unit.3. The image reading device according to claim 2 , further comprising a ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR READING A DOCUMENT AND PRINTING A MARK THEREON

An apparatus for verifying whether a user of an object is an authorized user of the object includes: (a) means for detecting a biometric feature of the user and generating data representing the biometric feature; and (b) a reader-printer for reading and printing on the object, which includes: (i) reader system for reading the object to obtain a digital representation of biometric information associated with the authorized user; and (ii) printer system for printing on the object; the apparatus being operable to cause the printer system to print on the object if the data matches the digital representation. Separately or incorporated into the apparatus, the reader-printer may include: (a) reader for reading the object to obtain a digital signature representing a unique feature of the object; and (b) printer for printing on the object if the digital signature matches a reference digital signature associated with the object. 1. Apparatus for reading and printing on an object , the apparatus comprising:(a) a reader system for reading the object to obtain a digital signature representing a unique feature of the object; and(b) a printer system for printing on the object if the digital signature matches a reference digital signature associated with the object.2. The apparatus of further comprising a processor for receiving the digital signature and for sending a signal to the printer system claim 1 , if the digital signature matches the reference digital signature claim 1 , to cause the printer system to print on the object.3. The apparatus of or wherein the digital signature comprises at least a digital representation of a material characteristic associated with the object.4. The apparatus of wherein the material characteristic comprises a characteristic of a feature of the substrate of the object.5. The apparatus of wherein the feature comprises a security feature of the substrate.6. The apparatus of any one of the preceding claims wherein the reference digital signature ...

SYNCHRONIZED, INTERACTIVE AUGMENTED REALITY DISPLAYS FOR MULTIFUNCTION DEVICES

A device can receive live video of a real-world, physical environment on a touch sensitive surface. One or more objects can be identified in the live video. An information layer can be generated related to the objects. In some implementations, the information layer can include annotations made by a user through the touch sensitive surface. The information layer and live video can be combined in a display of the device. Data can be received from one or more onboard sensors indicating that the device is in motion. The sensor data can be used to synchronize the live video and the information layer as the perspective of video camera view changes due to the motion. The live video and information layer can be shared with other devices over a communication link. 1. (canceled)2. A system , comprising:a camera;one or more processors; and generate computer-generated imagery based on video captured from the camera;', 'establish a communication link with another device;', 'send, to the other device via the communication link, the computer-generated imagery and the video; and', 'in response to receiving, from the other device, an indication of one or more annotations, update the computer-generated imagery based at least on the one or more annotations from the other device., 'a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the memory further comprises instructions that further cause the one or more processors to:in response to receiving user input indicating one or more additional annotations, generate additional computer-generated imagery based on the one or more additional annotations.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the memory further comprises instructions that further cause the one or more processors to:send, to the other device via the communication link, an indication of the one or more additional annotations.5. The system of claim 2 , further comprising:one or more ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS SUPPORTING CREATION OF E-MAIL, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, E-MAIL CREATION SUPPORT METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM WITH E-MAIL CREATION SUPPORT PROGRAM STORED THEREON

An electronic apparatus includes a storage device, an image reading device, and a controller. The controller detects, from a text included in an image of a document read by the image reading device, a first prescribed word, extracts a text portion of a predetermined length continuous before or after the first prescribed word detected, calculates, by keyword groups stored in the storage device, a number representing matching between the keyword belonging to a keyword group and a character string included in the text portion extracted, reads out from the storage device an address associated with the keyword group having a largest number in the number representing the matching, and creates an e-mail a destination address of which is the address read out. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising:a storage device in which a keyword belonging to a keyword group and at least one address associated with the keyword group are stored for each of a plurality of keyword groups;an image reading device that reads an image on a document; anda controller including a processor and, when the processor executes an e-mail creation support program, functioning so as to recognize a text included in the image on the document read by the image reading device, detect, from the text recognized, a first prescribed word set beforehand and extract a text portion of a predetermined length continuous before or after the first prescribed word detected, calculate, by each of the keyword groups stored in the storage device, a number representing matching between the keyword belonging to the keyword group and a character string included in the text portion extracted, select a keyword group having a largest number in the number representing the matching calculated, read out from the storage device the address associated with the keyword group selected, and create an e-mail a destination address of which is the address read out.2. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, DATA STRUCTURE OF IMAGE FILE, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus includes a receiver and a transmitter. The receiver receives an image associated with attribute information. When detecting a use of the image, the transmitter transmits information related to the use of the image. In a further modification of the invention, the image may be an image corresponding to an object. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a receiver that receives an image associated with attribute information; anda transmitter that, when detecting a use of the image, transmits information related to the use of the image.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the image is an image corresponding to an object.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the image corresponding to the object is an image representing a character.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the information related to the use of the image is transmitted through execution of a workflow process defined by the attribute information associated with the image.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the attribute information that defines the workflow process is described in a JSON format.6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the information related to the use of the image is information related to a usage mode.7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the information related to the usage mode includes duplicating claim 6 , modifying claim 6 , printing claim 6 , recording claim 6 , transmitting claim 6 , distributing claim 6 , and broadcasting.8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein only when the use of the image satisfies a predetermined specific condition claim 1 , the transmitter transmits the information related to the use of the image.9. The information processing apparatus according to claim 8 , the specific condition is a usage ...

IMAGE FORMING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING DEVICE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM

An image forming device including an image former, a primary controller, a secondary controller, one or more sensors, an interface, and a writer. The image former executes image forming processing to form an image on a sheet. The primary controller instructs the secondary controller to control the image former to execute the image forming processing. Each sensor detects a state of the image former and outputs sensor data to the secondary controller. The interface can be connected to a storage medium. The secondary controller generates diagnostic data based on the sensor data. The writer writes the diagnostic data to the storage medium via the interface. The diagnostic data is used by a diagnostic server to perform failure diagnostics and life prediction pertaining to the image forming device, after transfer to the diagnostic server via a transfer device when the storage medium is mounted to the transfer device. 1. An image forming device comprising:an image former that executes image forming processing to form an image on a sheet;a primary controller and a secondary controller, the primary controller instructing the secondary controller to control the image former to execute the image forming processing;one or more sensors, each sensor detecting a state of the image former and outputting sensor data indicating the state to the secondary controller;an interface to which a storage medium can be connected; anda writer, whereinthe secondary controller generates diagnostic data based on the sensor data,the writer writes the diagnostic data to the storage medium when the storage medium is connected to the interface, andthe diagnostic data is used by a diagnostic server to perform failure diagnostics and life prediction pertaining to the image forming device, after transfer to the diagnostic server via a transfer device when the storage medium is mounted to the transfer device.2. The image forming device of claim 1 , whereinthe writer includes a storage that stores the ...

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An electronic equipment includes a control unit, an EMI frequency storage unit, and a settable range detection unit. The EMI frequency storage unit stores respective frequencies of EMI noise components in ones of driving pulse signals, which are transmitted from the control unit to other modules than a display module in association with the other modules. The settable range detection unit detects a settable range of the frequency of one of the driving pulse signals, which is transmitted from the control unit to the display unit. When transmitting the driving pulse signal to the display module, the control unit sets, as the frequency of the driving pulse signal to the display module, a frequency that is a frequency excluding the frequencies of the EMI noise components stored in association with the other modules that are being driven and also is a frequency in the settable range that has been detected. 1. An electronic equipment comprising:a plurality of modules including a display module;a control unit configured to transmit a corresponding driving pulse signal to each of the plurality of modules;an EMI (electromagnetic interface) frequency storage unit configured to store respective frequencies of EMI noise components in ones of the driving pulse signals, which are transmitted from the control unit to the other modules than the display module in association with the other modules; anda settable range detection unit configured to detect a settable range of the frequency of one of the driving pulse signals, which is transmitted from the control unit to the display module,whereinwhen the control unit transmits the driving pulse signal to the display module, the control unit sets, as the frequency of the driving pulse signal to the display module, a frequency that is a frequency excluding the frequencies of the EMI noise components stored in association with the other modules that are being driven and also is a frequency in the settable range that has been detected.2. ...

User Interface for Presenting Printing Device Metrics

The present disclosure is directed to a method for generating a visual display of metrics for one or more peripheral devices. The method involves receiving a plurality of data values indicative of a particular metric. The method also involves determining an average value of the plurality of data values and a ratio between the average value and a particular data value. The method further involves generating a bar graph with at least a first bar representative of the average value and a second bar representative of the particular data value. Additionally, the method involves modifying a longer bar of the first bar and the second bar based on a quotient between the average value and the particular data value based on the ratio being greater than or equal to a threshold ratio. The method also involves causing a display device to display the bar graph. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon that , upon execution by at least one processor , perform the following operations:receiving a first plurality of data values indicative of a total number of pages printed by a respective plurality of peripheral devices;receiving a second plurality of data values indicative of a total number of errors that have occurred on the respective plurality of peripheral devices;determining a relationship between the first plurality of data values and the second plurality of data values;receiving a third data value indicative of a total number of pages printed by a particular peripheral device and a fourth data value indicative of a total number of errors that have occurred on the particular peripheral device;determining that the particular peripheral device is problematic based on the third data value, the fourth data value, and the determined relationship;causing a display device to display an indication that the particular peripheral device is problematic; andflagging the particular peripheral device as problematic, to thereby signal at least one of ...

Systems and Methods for Location-Aware Imaging Devices

Methods and systems fir tracking locations of a plurality of devices includes initializing a server with a site floor plan, receiving ranging information transmitted by one or more devices of the plurality of devices at the server, creating a multi-dimensional map of locations of the plurality of devices based on ranging information using a location engine, and calibrating the multi-dimensional map of locations to the site floor plan calibrated with geospatial coordinates. Upon movement of a device from a first to a second location, ranging information changes between devices and maps relative locations and absolute locations are updated. 1. A method for tracking location of a plurality of imaging devices in a computing system environment , comprising:receiving, at a first imaging device of the plurality of imaging devices, at least one broadcast signal from at least one other imaging device of the plurality of imaging devices;generating position data associated with the at least one other imaging device using the received at least one broadcast signal;transmitting the position data from the first imaging device, to a server, wherein the server creates a multi-dimensional map of initial locations of each of the at least one other imaging device relative to the first imaging device based on the position data;upon movement of the at least one other imaging device from the initial location to a second location, receiving at the first imaging device another broadcast signal from the at least one other imaging device at the second location;generating second position data associated with the at least one other imaging device;transmitting the second position data from the first imaging device to the server; andredrawing the multi-dimensional map to show the new location of the at least one other imaging device at the second location.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the server calibrates the multi-dimensional map of locations with geospatial coordinates.3. The method of ...

PRINT MANAGEMENT IN PRINT-ON-DEMAND JOBS

A method for managing reproduction of a print generation of a document, where a machine-readable pattern of the original print has been previously generated and printed on the original print and containing document registration and management information of the original print. The method includes the steps of receiving a print-on-demand (POD) job order for producing a reprint of the original print, retrieving document registration information and print management information from the machine-readable pattern, authenticating the original print based on the document registration information, verifying reprint permission based on the print management information, generating a new machine-readable pattern for the reprint, maintaining a master machine-readable pattern on a digital form of the document or a data file for the document with updated information of the reprint, and completing the POD job order by producing the reprint with the new machine-readable pattern. 1. A method for managing reproduction of an original print of a document , where a machine-readable pattern of the original print has been previously generated and printed on the original print and containing document registration and management information of the original print , the method comprising:receiving a print-on-demand (POD) job order for producing a reprint of the original print;retrieving document registration information and print management information from the machine-readable pattern;authenticating the original print based on the document registration information;verifying reprint permission based on the print management information;generating a new machine-readable pattern for the reprint;maintaining a master machine-readable pattern on a digital form of the document or a data file for the document with updated information of the reprint; andcompleting the POD job order by producing the reprint with the new machine-readable pattern.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the retrieving step ...

SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE, IMAGE READING DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

A sheet conveying device includes a sheet container, a separation feeder, a plurality of conveyance drivers, a multifeed detector, a sheet detector, and a conveyance controller. The conveyance drivers are driven to convey a sheet to a conveyance completion position on a sheet conveyance path. The multifeed detector detects occurrence of a multifeed on the conveyance path. The sheet detector detects presence or absence of the sheet at a sheet detection point on the conveyance path. The conveyance controller controls the conveyance drivers to be continuously driven until a preceding sheet preceding multifed sheets is conveyed to the conveyance completion position after the multifeed detector detects the occurrence of the multifeed. The conveyance controller controls the conveyance drivers to stop in a period in which at least one of the multifed sheets is present at the sheet detection point after the preceding sheet is conveyed to the conveyance completion position. 1. A sheet conveying device comprising:a sheet container to load sheets;a separation feeder to separate and feed a sheet from the sheets on the sheet container;a plurality of conveyance drivers driven together to convey the sheet to a conveyance completion position on a sheet conveyance path;a multifeed detector to detect occurrence of a multifeed on the sheet conveyance path;a sheet detector to detect presence or absence of the sheet at a sheet detection point on the sheet conveyance path; anda conveyance controller to control the plurality of conveyance drivers to be continuously driven until a preceding sheet preceding multifed sheets is conveyed to the conveyance completion position after the multifeed detector detects the occurrence of the multifeed, and to control the plurality of conveyance drivers to stop in a period in which at least one of the multifed sheets is present at the sheet detection point after the preceding sheet is conveyed to the conveyance completion position.2. The sheet conveying ...

FAILURE PREDICTION SYSTEM, SERVER, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

A failure prediction system includes: one or more apparatuses; and a server that cooperates with the apparatuses to predict occurrence of a predetermined failure in a certain apparatus among the apparatuses, the server including a hardware processor that: collects data for predicting the occurrence of the failure, from the apparatuses; analyzes the collected data and obtains an important-feature amount for making a predetermined standard prediction model adapt to the certain apparatus; and transmits the obtained important-feature amount to the certain apparatus, and the certain apparatus including a hardware processor that: transmits the data of the certain apparatus to the server; receives the important-feature amount from the server; adjusts the standard prediction model with the received important-feature amount; and predicts the occurrence of the failure with application of the data of the certain apparatus to the adjusted prediction model. 1. A failure prediction system comprising:a plurality of apparatuses; anda server that cooperates with the apparatuses to predict occurrence of a predetermined failure in a certain apparatus among the apparatuses, wherein collects data for predicting the occurrence of the failure, from the apparatuses;', 'analyzes the collected data and obtains an important-feature amount for making a predetermined standard prediction model adapt to the certain apparatus; and', 'transmits the obtained important-feature amount to the certain apparatus, and, 'a hardware processor that, 'the server comprises transmits the data of the certain apparatus to the server;', 'receives the important-feature amount from the server;', 'adjusts the standard prediction model with the received important-feature amount; and', 'predicts the occurrence of the failure with application of the data of the certain apparatus to the adjusted prediction model., 'a hardware processor that, 'the certain apparatus comprises2. The failure prediction system according to ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

After a fixed period of time has passed with no operation received by an operating unit, a control unit switches the operation mode to a first power saving mode when the brightness detected by a brightness detection unit is greater than or equal to a given brightness, and switches the operation mode to a second power saving mode when the brightness detected is less than the given brightness. The control unit extends the detection range of a human detection unit in the second power saving mode to a range broader than the range used in the first power saving mode. 1. An image forming apparatus capable of switching over between a first power-saving mode and a second power-saving mode , whichever involves less power consumption relative to a normal operational state , the apparatus comprising:a human detection unit for detecting a person present in vicinity;a brightness detection unit for detecting a brightness in vicinity;an operation unit for accepting an operation made by a user; anda controller connected to the human detection unit, the brightness detection unit, and the operation unit, whereinthe human detection unit is variable in human detection range,when a brightness detected by the brightness detection unit after a certain period has elapsed under an operation-unaccepted state of the operation unit is equal to or higher than a certain brightness, the controller makes a switchover to the first power-saving mode, and when the detected brightness is lower than the certain brightness, the controller makes a switchover to the second power-saving mode, andin the second power-saving mode, the controller sets the detection range of the human detection unit wider than in the first power-saving mode.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinwhen a brightness detected by the brightness detection unit during operation in the first power-saving mode has become lower than the certain brightness, the controller makes a switchover to the second power-saving ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SYSTEM

An image forming apparatus in an image forming apparatus development support system includes an apparatus control section and an output section. Upon receiving virtual apparatus information from a development computer, the apparatus control section perceives the image forming apparatus as if an unattached optional device were attached to the image forming apparatus despite the fact that the unattached optional device is not attached. The apparatus control section then controls an apparatus storage section to store the virtual apparatus information as apparatus information indicating the current apparatus state. Upon receiving an instruction for outputting a report indicating the state of the image forming apparatus while the virtual apparatus information is stored in the apparatus storage section, the output section outputs the report based on the virtual apparatus information in accordance with a report outputting program. 1. An image forming apparatus development support system comprising:a development computer; andan image forming apparatus that is a development target to which an optional device is attachable, wherein 'a computer communication section configured to communicate with the image forming apparatus and transmit virtual apparatus information to the image forming apparatus, the virtual apparatus information indicating an apparatus state of the image forming apparatus perceived as if an unattached optional device that is not attached to the image forming apparatus were attached to the image forming apparatus, and', 'the development computer includes'} an apparatus storage section configured to store therein apparatus information indicating an apparatus state of the image forming apparatus and a report outputting program for outputting a report indicating the apparatus state of the image forming apparatus;', 'an apparatus communication section configured to communicate with the development computer and receive the virtual apparatus information from the ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An information processing device includes a first unit that is a base of the information processing device, a second unit that is disposed above the first unit and rotates around a first rotation shaft which is horizontally arranged, an input part that accepts an operation input by a user, and a wireless reading unit containing part that is disposed next to the input part and contains a wireless reading unit. The wireless reading unit containing part is provided with a containing part to contain the wireless reading unit, and an open/close lid that opens and closes the containing part. 1. An information processing device , comprising:a first unit that is a body of the information processing device,a second unit that is disposed above the first unit and rotates around a first rotation shaft which is horizontally arranged,an input part that accepts an operation input by a user, anda wireless reading unit containing part that is disposed next to the input part and contains a wireless reading unit, wherein a containing part to contain the wireless reading unit, and', 'an open/close lid that opens and closes the containing part., 'the wireless reading unit containing part is provided with'}2. The information processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe input part and the wireless reading unit containing part are disposed on a front side of the information processing device, the front side of the information processing device being determined by a direction facing the input part arranged on the information processing device, andthe first rotation shaft is disposed in the rear part in the opposite side of the front side of the information processing device, and an axial direction of the first rotation shaft extends from side to side of the first unit.3. The information processing device according to claim 2 , whereinthe open/close lid is configured to be rotatable relative to the containing part centering on a second rotation shaft that is disposed so that an axial ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus reducing number of control signals in detecting nth connection stage of a paper feed cassette unit piled up, and increases noise resistance. It includes a main body part and a paper feed cassette unit that can be piled up in plural stages under main body part. Main body part has a start control line transmitting a start signal; a ready control line transmitting a ready signal; and a main body side control part generating start signal and detects nth connection stage of paper feed cassette unit on number of times of ready signal. Paper feed cassette unit has a cassette side control part delaying start signal inputted from an upper stage through start control line to output it to a lower stage, and while delaying start signal, generating a ready signal to output it toward ready control line to upper stage. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising a main body part , and a paper feed cassette unit that is capable of being piled up in a plurality of stages under a bottom part of the main body part ,the main body part including:a start control line that transmits a start signal,a ready control line that transmits a ready signal, anda main body side control part that generates the start signal, and detects the nth connection stage of the paper feed cassette unit on the basis of the number of times of the ready signal,the paper feed cassette unit including:a cassette side control part that delays the start signal inputted from an upper stage through the start control line and outputs it to a lower stage, and that, while delaying the start signal, generates the ready signal to output it toward the ready control line to an upper stage.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the main body side control partperforms, during input of the ready signal, communication with the cassette side control part that is outputting the ready signal.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the cassette side control partuses ...