Operator guidance system and image forming apparatus incorporating same
US8970858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/70
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An operator guidance system includes a detection unit, a control unit, and an operation indicator. The detection unit is disposed in an image forming apparatus to output a combination of detection signals, and includes one or more media sensors, and one or more opening sensors. The one or more media sensors are disposed along a media conveyance path to output a media detection signal. The one or more opening sensors are disposed adjacent to an openable structure to output an opening detection signal. The control unit is connected to the detection unit to determine guidance to be provided to an operator based on the combination of detection signals, and includes a memory and a controller. The operation indicator is connected to the control unit to indicate the identified operation to the operator.
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