Multifunctional machine and method of controlling multifunctional machine
US7844193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4401
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multifunctional machine includes a first component section that starts up taking a first time period, and a second component section that starts up taking a second time period shorter than the first time period. An operation start prediction information obtaining section is provided to obtain operation start prediction information predicting a time when a user starts the multifunctional machine. A start up control section is provided to start up the first component section in advance of the second component section. A power supply control section is provided to supply power from at least one external power source and drive the start up control section in accordance with the operation start prediction information.
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