公开(公告)号：US20080145067A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US11933748

申请日：2007-11-01

Applicant: Yuichiro Maeda ,  Kiyoshi Okamoto ,  Noriaki Matsui

Inventor： Yuichiro Maeda ,  Kiyoshi Okamoto ,  Noriaki Matsui

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/20 ,  G03G15/0848 ,  G03G15/0863 ,  G03G15/0887 ,  G03G2215/0697 ,  G03G2215/085

Abstract: An image forming apparatus to which a developer container is detachably mountable includes a receiving unit configured to receive, via wireless communication, temperature information detected by a temperature detecting unit, which is disposed in a developer container, from the developer container in a state not mounted to the image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus further includes a determining unit configured to determine, based on the temperature information received by the receiving unit, whether an oscillating unit disposed in the developer container is to be oscillated, and a transmitting unit configured to transmit a signal for oscillating the oscillating unit to the developer container via wireless communication based on a determination result of the determining unit indicating that the oscillating unit is to be oscillated.

Abstract translation: 显影剂容器可拆卸地安装在其上的图像形成装置包括：接收单元，被配置为在未安装的状态下从显影剂容器经由无线通信接收由设置在显影剂容器中的温度检测单元检测到的温度信息 到图像形成装置。 图像形成装置还包括确定单元，其被配置为基于由接收单元接收的温度信息来确定设置在显影剂容器中的振荡单元是否将被振荡，以及发送单元，其被配置为发送振荡信号 基于确定单元的确定结果指示振荡单元被振荡的振荡单元经由无线通信到显影剂容器。

公开(公告)号：US07119926B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-10

申请号：US10014109

申请日：2001-12-10

Applicant: Shoji Takeda ,  Yoshihito Osari ,  Akinobu Nishikata ,  Nobuo Sekiguchi ,  Hidenori Sunada ,  Tadaaki Saida ,  Yuichiro Maeda

Inventor： Shoji Takeda ,  Yoshihito Osari ,  Akinobu Nishikata ,  Nobuo Sekiguchi ,  Hidenori Sunada ,  Tadaaki Saida ,  Yuichiro Maeda

IPC: B41F1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00037 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/0005 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00092 ,  H04N1/4097

Abstract: In an image reading apparatus having a document feeder adapted to convey an original, an image sensor adapted to read the original conveyed to a platen by the document feeder, and a memory adapted to store image data for each pixel, control is executed to cause the image sensor to execute reading at a predetermined position a plurality of number of times without placing any original on the platen while driving the original convey member of the document feeder, the image data of the original output from the image sensor is compared with the image data of a corresponding pixel, which is stored in the memory, every time the original convey member is read, the image data stored in the memory is updated to data having a larger value, and the presence/absence and position of dust and/or dirt on the platen are detected on the basis of the number of times of reading the original convey member and the image data stored in the memory after the end of a plurality of number of times of reading the original convey member.

公开(公告)号：US20090175638A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US12396569

申请日：2009-03-03

Applicant: Kiyoshi Okamoto ,  Akihiko Sakai ,  Shinichi Takata ,  Yuichiro Maeda

Inventor： Kiyoshi Okamoto ,  Akihiko Sakai ,  Shinichi Takata ,  Yuichiro Maeda

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/14

Abstract: This invention provides an image forming apparatus capable of shortening the user's print waiting time as much as possible when it is determined that image adjustment is necessary during the image forming operation, and a control method therefor. To accomplish this, in a color image forming apparatus including a plurality of image forming stations which form toner images with a plurality of toners on the basis of a job, it is discriminated whether adjustment processing is necessary during a continuous image forming operation based on the job. If it is discriminated that adjustment processing is necessary, it is determined whether each of the image forming stations has a non-operating time enough to execute the discriminated adjustment processing during the image forming operation. The image forming station determined to have a non-operating time enough to execute adjustment processing executes the discriminated adjustment processing during the non-operating time.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种能够在图像形成操作期间确定需要图像调整时尽可能多地缩短用户的打印等待时间的图像形成装置及其控制方法。 为了实现这一点，在包括基于作业的基础上形成具有多个调色剂的调色剂图像的多个图像形成站的彩色图像形成设备中，判别在基于工作的连续成像操作期间是否需要调整处理 工作。 如果判断需要调整处理，则确定每个图像形成站是否具有足够的非操作时间，以在图像形成操作期间执行鉴别调整处理。 确定为具有足够执行调节处理的非操作时间的图像形成站在非操作时间期间执行鉴别调整处理。

公开(公告)号：US20090136242A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US12323412

申请日：2008-11-25

Applicant: Kiyoshi Okamoto ,  Yuichiro Maeda ,  Noriaki Matsui

Inventor： Kiyoshi Okamoto ,  Yuichiro Maeda ,  Noriaki Matsui

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/20

CPC classification number: G03G21/20 ,  G03G15/0863 ,  G03G2215/0695 ,  G03G2221/1815

Abstract: An image forming apparatus to which a developer storage container can be detachably mounted, includes: a reception unit arranged to receive information from the developer storage container; a first temperature detection unit provided in an inside of the image forming apparatus and arranged to detect a temperature of the inside of the image forming apparatus; a cooling unit arranged to cool the inside of the image forming apparatus; and a control unit arranged to determine on the basis of the received information whether second temperature detection unit is provided to the developer storage container, control the cooling unit on the basis of the detection result of the first temperature detection unit when the second temperature detection unit is not provided, and control the cooling unit on the basis of the detection results of the first and second temperature detection units when the second temperature detection unit is provided.

Abstract translation: 可拆卸地安装显影剂储存容器的图像形成装置包括：接收单元，布置成从显影剂储存容器接收信息; 第一温度检测单元，设置在图像形成装置的内部，并且被布置成检测图像形成装置的内部的温度; 布置成冷却图像形成装置内部的冷却单元; 以及控制单元，其被配置为基于所接收的信息来确定是否将第二温度检测单元提供给显影剂存储容器，当第二温度检测单元基于第一温度检测单元的检测结果来控制冷却单元 并且当设置第二温度检测单元时，基于第一和第二温度检测单元的检测结果来控制冷却单元。

公开(公告)号：US07218425B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-15

申请号：US10022861

申请日：2001-12-13

Applicant: Tadaaki Saida ,  Yoshihito Osari ,  Akinobu Nishikata ,  Nobuo Sekiguchi ,  Rieko Akiba ,  Yuichiro Maeda

Inventor： Tadaaki Saida ,  Yoshihito Osari ,  Akinobu Nishikata ,  Nobuo Sekiguchi ,  Rieko Akiba ,  Yuichiro Maeda

IPC: H04N1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00037 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/0005 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00092 ,  H04N1/00925

Abstract: In image reading apparatus capable of performing a read-while-feed operation in which an original is read while being fed by an image sensor placed at a fixed position, presence/absence of dust and/or dirt on a platen is detected, and, in a case where dust and/or dirt are detected at all of a plurality of predetermined positions by said detector, the read-while-feed operation is inhibited and the presence of dust and/or dirt is notified to a user. When, removal of dust and/or dirt on the platen is detected in a state that the read-while-feed operation is inhibited, the read-while-feed operation is allowed.

Abstract translation: 在图像读取装置中，能够执行读取同时进给操作，其中在被放置在固定位置的图像传感器馈送的同时读取原稿时，检测到压板上存在/不存在灰尘和/或污物， 在通过所述检测器检测到多个预定位置处的灰尘和/或污物的情况下，禁止同时进纸操作并且向用户通知灰尘和/或污物的存在。 当在同时进给操作被禁止的状态下检测到压板上的灰尘和/或污物的去除时，允许读取同时进给操作。

公开(公告)号：US07983584B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US12245766

申请日：2008-10-05

Applicant: Kiyoshi Okamoto ,  Mitsuhiko Sato ,  Yuichiro Maeda ,  Kiyoharu Kakomura ,  Hidenori Sunada

Inventor： Kiyoshi Okamoto ,  Mitsuhiko Sato ,  Yuichiro Maeda ,  Kiyoharu Kakomura ,  Hidenori Sunada

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/6502 ,  G03G15/5029 ,  G03G2215/00523

Abstract: An image forming apparatus in which surplus tabbed sheets produced in one set of output can be utilized for the next set of output, without requiring a user to perform a laborious task. In the image forming apparatus, a CPU calculates the number of tabbed sheet groups which will be used for one set of image formation and the number of tabbed sheets which will be used from among the last tabbed sheet group. Among the last tabbed sheet group, surplus tabbed sheets which will be left unused in the one set of image formation are determined. If the number of tabbed sheets is equal to or less than the number of the surplus tabbed sheets, at least one of the surplus tabbed sheets is used to carry out two sets of image formation.

Abstract translation: 一种图像形成装置，其中在一组输出中产生的多余的标签纸可以用于下一组输出，而不需要用户执行费力的任务。 在图像形成装置中，CPU计算将用于一组图像形成的片状片材组的数量和将从最后的片状片材组中使用的片状片材的数量。 在最后一个标签页组中，确定了在一组图像形成中将不被使用的剩余标签页。 如果片状片材的数量等于或小于剩余片状片材的数量，则使用剩余片状片材中的至少一个来执行两组图像形成。

公开(公告)号：US07742180B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-22

申请号：US11534032

申请日：2006-09-21

Applicant: Tadaaki Saida ,  Yoshihito Osari ,  Akinobu Nishikata ,  Nobuo Sekiguchi ,  Rieko Akiba ,  Yuichiro Maeda

Inventor： Tadaaki Saida ,  Yoshihito Osari ,  Akinobu Nishikata ,  Nobuo Sekiguchi ,  Rieko Akiba ,  Yuichiro Maeda

IPC: G06K15/00 ,  G06T5/00 ,  H04N1/407 ,  H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00037 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/0005 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00092 ,  H04N1/00925

Abstract: In image reading apparatus capable of performing a read-while-feed operation in which an original is read while being fed by an image sensor placed at a fixed position, presence/absence of dust and/or dirt on a platen is detected, and, in a case where dust and/or dirt are detected at all of a plurality of predetermined positions by said detector, the read-while-feed operation is inhibited and the presence of dust and/or dirt is notified to a user. When, removal of dust and/or dirt on the platen is detected in a state that the read-while-feed operation is inhibited, the read-while-feed operation is allowed.

Abstract translation: 在图像读取装置中，能够执行读取同时进给操作，其中在被放置在固定位置的图像传感器馈送的同时读取原稿时，检测到压板上存在/不存在灰尘和/或污物， 在通过所述检测器检测到多个预定位置处的灰尘和/或污物的情况下，禁止同时进纸操作并且向用户通知灰尘和/或污物的存在。 当在同时进给操作被禁止的状态下检测到压板上的灰尘和/或污物的去除时，允许读取同时进给操作。

公开(公告)号：US20090320013A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-24

申请号：US12481872

申请日：2009-06-10

Applicant: Yuichiro Maeda

Inventor： Yuichiro Maeda

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F8/65

Abstract: An image forming apparatus connected to a plurality of accessory device includes a storage unit configured to store a plurality of control programs to be updated corresponding to each of the plurality of accessory devices, and a control unit configured to send a control program whose update time is the longest among the plurality of control programs to be updated which are stored in the storage unit, to the accessory device in priority to other control programs.

Abstract translation: 连接到多个附件装置的图像形成装置包括：存储单元，被配置为存储要对应于多个附属装置中的每一个更新的多个控制程序;以及控制单元，被配置为发送更新时间为 将存储在存储单元中的要更新的多个控制程序中最长的时间优先于其他控制程序。

公开(公告)号：US20080075496A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：US11860896

申请日：2007-09-25

Applicant: Kiyoshi Okamoto ,  Akihiko Sakai ,  Shinichi Takata ,  Yuichiro Maeda

Inventor： Kiyoshi Okamoto ,  Akihiko Sakai ,  Shinichi Takata ,  Yuichiro Maeda

IPC: G03G21/14

CPC classification number: G03G21/14

Abstract: This invention provides an image forming apparatus capable of shortening the user's print waiting time as much as possible when it is determined that image adjustment is necessary during the image forming operation, and a control method therefor. To accomplish this, in a color image forming apparatus including a plurality of image forming stations which form toner images with a plurality of toners on the basis of a job, it is discriminated whether adjustment processing is necessary during a continuous image forming operation based on the job. If it is discriminated that adjustment processing is necessary, it is determined whether each of the image forming stations has a non-operating time enough to execute the discriminated adjustment processing during the image forming operation. The image forming station determined to have a non-operating time enough to execute adjustment processing executes the discriminated adjustment processing during the non-operating time.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种能够在图像形成操作期间确定需要图像调整时尽可能多地缩短用户的打印等待时间的图像形成装置及其控制方法。 为了实现这一点，在包括基于作业的基础上形成具有多个调色剂的调色剂图像的多个图像形成站的彩色图像形成设备中，判别在基于工作的连续成像操作期间是否需要调整处理 工作。 如果判断需要调整处理，则确定每个图像形成站是否具有足够的非操作时间，以在图像形成操作期间执行鉴别调整处理。 确定为具有足够执行调节处理的非操作时间的图像形成站在非操作时间期间执行鉴别调整处理。

公开(公告)号：US06876824B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-05

申请号：US10421631

申请日：2003-04-23

Applicant: Yuichiro Maeda

Inventor： Yuichiro Maeda

IPC: B41J29/38 ,  B41J21/00 ,  B65H5/00 ,  G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/01 ,  G03G21/00 ,  H04N1/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/5095

Abstract: There is provided an image forming apparatus that is capable of reducing the burden on the user and improving the usability by eliminating the necessity of performing such a complicated operation as to input the lengths of a free size sheet in the vertical and horizontal directions thereof in forming a black-and-white image on the free size sheet, and enable prompt processing even when there are a large number of free size sheets on which black-and-white images are to be formed. An operating section 219 displays screens for designating an automatic color selection mode, a color mode, or a black-and-white mode, selecting a regular size sheet or a free size sheet, and setting the lengths of a free size sheet in the vertical and horizontal directions thereof, and a main body controller 200 provides control to enable the setting as to the lengths of a free size sheet in the vertical and horizontal directions thereof when the free size sheet has been selected and the color mode has been designated, and to disable the setting as to the lengths of a free size sheet in the vertical and horizontal directions when the free size sheet has been selected and the black-and-white mode has been designated.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种图像形成装置，其能够减少使用者的负担并且通过消除在成形时在其垂直和水平方向上输入自由尺寸片材的长度的这种复杂的操作的必要性来提高使用性 在自由尺寸页上的黑白图像，即使当有大量的自由尺寸的纸张形成黑白图像时，也能够即时处理。 操作部分219显示用于指定自动颜色选择模式，彩色模式或黑白模式的屏幕，选择规则尺寸纸张或自由尺寸纸张，以及将自由尺寸纸张的长度设置在垂直方向 并且主体控制器200提供控制以使得能够在选择自由尺寸片材并且已经指定了颜色模式时在其垂直和水平方向上设置自由尺寸片材的长度，并且 当选择自由尺寸表并且指定了黑白模式时，禁止在垂直和水平方向上的自由尺寸纸张的长度的设置。