Image forming apparatus, method for guidance on operation method by image forming apparatus, and system
US9386174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/3274
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a touch panel connected to a network, for displaying an icon accepting an inquiry about an operation and a control unit for controlling an operation. The control unit is configured to transmit an inquiry about an operation to a terminal through the network, to receive an answer based on the inquiry from the terminal, and to display on the touch panel, an operation instruction based on operation method instruction information indicating the answer.
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