Image forming apparatus, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing control program, and control method for alerting detection of intruder
US10936262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a main CPU 70. During an unused period in which the image forming apparatus is not used, the main CPU 70 detects, based on the output of a first operation detection sensor, the presence of a first operation, which is an operation that causes a concern that consumable items or the like may be stolen. When the main CPU 70 detects the first operation, theft alert audio which indicates that there is a concern that consumable items or the like may be stolen is output from a speaker. Also, the main CPU 70 transmits an email to a pre-registered destination which includes a theft alert message, which indicates that there is a concern that consumable items or the like may be stolen.
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