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Copying machine with audible indicator means

US4572652A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 1982
Grant dateFeb 25, 1986
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/22
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A new type of a copying machine which is easy to operate and particularly indicates the operator of how to use the copying machine from time to time. There is provided a copying machine having a plurality of detectors monitoring the operating condition of the copying machine and a memory for previously storing therein operational statements indicative of the operation and the condition of the copying machine. Respective ones of the statements are selected from the memory according to the outputs of the detectors for converting the selected ones of the statements into audible sounds or typically synthesized voices.

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