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Paper feeding device, image scanning device, paper feeding method and computer readable medium

US8857815B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2011
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2801/06
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is provided a paper feeding device including: a microphone which detects sound occurred on a paper conveying path; a pre-processing unit which performs pre-processing on a signal of the sound detected by the microphone; and a jam detection unit which detects a jam of paper based on the sound signal on which the pre-processing is performed, a reference value about intensity of the sound, and a reference value about a duration time of the sound.

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