Image forming apparatus and image forming method which determine printed matter condition based on camera-captured image
US9444951B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/2392
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided is an image forming apparatus that is capable of solving a problem caused at a discharge part in quick, effective manner. The discharge part is for placing a discharged printed matter. A camera captures an image of a sheet stacking surface of the discharged printed matter. A delivery decision processing part determines, based on the image captured by the camera, a current condition of the discharged printed matter that is placed in the discharge part. Then, the delivery decision processing part takes a specified action in response to the determination result.
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