JPS6183552A - Copying machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To control copying operation by inserting an IC card which has a subtraction type counter function into the copying machine and inputting a correct password number, and allowing the copying operation unless the contents of a counter are (0) and stopping the counting operation when the counter counts down to (0). CONSTITUTION:The card 1 which incorporates an IC2 having a subtracting function is inserted into an insertion part 4 and its input/output terminal 3 is connected to a cnnection part 5. When a password and the quantity of copies to be taken are inputted at an operation part 6, the numeral (8) of the counter of the card 1 is read under the command of a control part 7 and when the password is correct, a copying part 9 is instructed to take a copy. When the numeral (8) of the counter decreases to (0), the copying operation is stopped and a speech is synthesized 19 to annunciate that the copying operation is impossible through a speaker 20. Consequently, the quantity of copies is controlled by departments or individuals to prevent an abuse of copying and control the estimate of copying accurately.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Technical Field of the Invention] The present invention relates to an improvement of a copying machine, and its feature is that an IC built-in card is inserted to hold Vc for each user (or group of users). This relates to the copying device used.

[Prior art]

Copying devices have become popular in recent years and are often used in businesses. However, if the copying device 2 is allowed to be used as desired, it will cost a lot of money.

Therefore, companies set up counters for each department or section.
In many cases, the number of copies made for each department or section is added up to determine how many copies are made in a month, for example.

However, this does not indicate how many copies can be made by simply adding up the number of copies. Especially in a department or section, a single sword is used by many people rather than just one user, so even if you decide how many copies can be made, it is difficult to make a concrete decision. Therefore, with such a copying device, it is not possible to adequately manage the copying budget.

[Summary of the invention]

The present invention is directed to a copying apparatus that has improved the above-mentioned conventional problems, and will be explained below using an embodiment shown in the drawings.

[Embodiments of the invention]

FIG. 1 shows an IC built-in card (1) having a counter function for the number of copies, which is a feature of the present invention.
1) A microcomputer and memory (e.g. KEFROM: electrically erasable "ROM") are installed in the hub plastic board.
An IC chip (2) comprising rm is embedded and the IC
The chip (2) is connected to input/output terminals (3) arranged in parallel on one side of the plastic plate, and is configured to send and receive signals to and from the outside.

The counting function circuit therein is configured to subtract the number of copies each time the copy is made from the initially set number of copies that can be made.

In other words, it functions as a subtraction type counter.

The number of IC inner castle cards mentioned above is prepared for each part.

Or distributed to each division for use. therefore.

Not only do the cards assigned to the photo cards differ depending on the division or organization, but the IC of each card may also be equipped with a unique key means.

Is Fig. 2 the main part of the copying device of this invention? FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a card insertion section (4) in which a card (1) can be inserted. (5) is the connection part with the input/output terminal (3) above, and is the card? If it is pushed in, it will be electrically connected.

(6) is an operation unit equipped with a PIN input key Ki, which is a feature of the present invention, and when the above-mentioned card is inserted, by pressing the key χ, you can enter the PIN number. Manpower. (Is the password entered? Control unit with function C2 to check, i81 is a direct number 1 reader that reads the count value from the sword, a voice synthesis output device connected to the +ll & man-hour value reader, If the content of card (1) is not Ryo, "
Fuku 7 Yadekimasu. ” and send it to the speaker (to)
Convert to audio.

If it is zero, the number of copies that can be made is limited, so the message "Fukusha Tekimasen." is output. (9) is the copy section.

ullI is a pulse signal generator provided in the copying section.

Is it a pulse of 11 gardens every time you copy one page? Output.

Next, the operation of the copying apparatus configured as described above will be explained.

Insert the card (1) shown in Figure 1 into the insertion section (4), press the keys on the operation section (6) to enter the PIN number, and perform the necessary operations. The number set on the IC chip is read by the reader (8),
If the numerical value is not zero, an output u9 is output and given to the control unit (7) and the copying unit (9), and a predetermined voice output is generated from the voice synthesis output gta'a and the speaker 1j.

In addition, the control section (6) checks whether the input PIN number is correct or not.As a result, the operation section (6) confirms that the PIN number is correct and output αB is generated. By doing this, copies are made one by one or !=.

And each time a copy is made, a pulse is generated from the pulse generator α, and each time a pulse is generated, the IC chip (2) is the number of yen?
Subtract.

Once this happens, the number of copies of the card will always be updated and recorded on the card fl).

If the reader (8) does not output the output dυ from the reader (8), it is not possible to make any more copies. If more than -4 copies are to be made, the IC chip settings must be set again.

〔Effect of the invention〕

Since this invention is as described above, is there a counter that determines the number of copies? If each department or division uses the card, the number of copies can be managed accurately, and even if someone who does not ask for the PIN number (for example, a person from another department) uses the card, it will be possible to make copies. Therefore, the number of copies can be managed more accurately.

The gist of this invention is not to limit necessary copying, but to limit unnecessary copying. It is at the limit of lJ.

By the way, in the above explanation, the GXIC chip (2)
What if it is composed of a counting function circuit that operates the door? Although shown, a fence calculation operation may also be used. In this case, a preset flu is set in the mx type counting circuit so that copies can be made until the cumulative count reaches the preset hn value.

f. In the above embodiment, the count on the card (1) cannot be visually checked, but by connecting the display 02 to the connection part +51, the user can check it on the 8'i-th card in the IC chip (2). .

Note that FIGS. 3(A) and CB) show still another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3(A) shows a voice synthesis output means (
It is designed to be able to output the number of copies alpha-copied from the IJ, the number of copies that can be made, or how many copies can be made in a voice prompt. The third option (B) is the flicker means ue, which outputs the output of the flicker signal generating circuit Q7) when the remaining number of copies remains, for example, 100. The lamp U is made to blink at a time to notify the user that the number of copies that can be made is running low.

By the way, in the second embodiment, the voice synthesis output means 0, the voice synthesis output device a9, and the speaker mount are shown separately, but with hardware phosphoric acid, it is possible to mount up to 105 on a single printed circuit board. There is no speaker σ in the sign, and (to) can be shared with either one.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a G-shaped counter forming a part of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a copying apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention. 1) is a card, f21&X IC! chip, (3) is an input/output terminal, (4) is a card insertion section, (6) is an operation section, and (7) is a control section. (8) is a numerical value reader, (9) is a copying unit, α [ is a pulse signal generating unit, α2 is a display unit, f13 is a voice synthesis output means, de is a flicker means, 19 is a voice synthesis output device, ■ is a speaker , the password input key 9C has a password check function.

Claims (5)

[Claims] (1) A built-in IC that has a counting function circuit configured by an IC so that the number of copies is subtracted from a preset value each time a copy is made, and that is configured to be removably inserted into a copying machine. A card, a numeric reader that sends a signal to the copying section that allows copying as long as the value in the counting function circuit is not zero, and different sounds depending on whether the content of the counting function circuit in the card is not zero or zero. a voice synthesis output device that generates an output, a means for outputting a pulse signal every time copying is performed and applying it to the counting function circuit of the IC card, and a means for controlling the reader, copying unit, etc. and receiving the input signal. a control section with a function to check the PIN number, and a copying operation section having a PIN input key;
A copying apparatus characterized in that a preset number of copies can be made on the IC built-in card if the password entered using the password input key is correct. (2) A card with a built-in IC configured with a counting function circuit using an IC so that the number of copies is added up each time a copy is made, and which is configured to be removably inserted into a copying device; A numeric reader that gives a copying enable signal to the copying unit until the cumulative count value of the counting function circuit becomes equal to the preset value, and a number reader that provides a copying enable signal to the copying unit, and a number reader that is different depending on whether the content of the counting function circuit of the card is non-zero or zero. a voice synthesis output device for generating voice output; a means for outputting a pulse signal every time copying is performed and applying it to the counting function circuit of the IC card; and a means for controlling and inputting the reader, copying section, etc. a control section with a function of checking the PIN number entered, and a copying operation section having a PIN input key;
A copying apparatus characterized in that a preset number of copies can be made on the IC built-in card if the password entered using the password input key is correct. (3) Use an IC to count the number of copies each time you copy.
an IC built-in card configured with a counting function circuit and configured to be removably inserted into a copying machine;
A numeric reader that gives a signal to the copying unit that allows copying until the value of the counting function circuit reaches a specific value, and a voice that differs depending on whether the content of the counting function circuit of the card is non-zero or zero. A speech synthesis output device that generates an output, and a pulse signal that outputs a pulse signal every time copying is performed, and sends it to the above IC.
a control unit having a function of controlling the reader, the copying unit, etc. and checking the input password; a copying operation unit having a password input key; and a display section provided so that the contents of the counting circuit can be visually checked, and a preset number of copies can be copied to the IC built-in card if the password entered using the password input key is correct. A copying device characterized by: (4) Use an IC to count the number of copies each time you copy.
A card with a built-in IC configured with a counting function circuit and configured to be removably inserted into a copying machine, and a signal indicating that copying is possible until the numerical value of the counting function circuit reaches a specific value is sent to the copying unit. a numeric reader, a voice synthesis output device that generates different voice outputs depending on whether the content of the counting function circuit of the card is non-zero or zero, and a pulse signal that outputs a pulse signal each time copying is performed; means for applying it to the counting function circuit of the IC built-in card; and the reader;
A control section having a function of controlling a copying section etc. and checking a password to be input, a copying operation section having a password input key, and a voice synthesis output means for notifying the number of copies by voice in a timely manner. In case the PIN entered using the PIN input key is correct, the above IC will be activated.
A copying device characterized in that a preset number of copies can be made on a built-in card. (5) Use an IC to count the number of copies each time you copy.
an IC built-in card configured with a counting function circuit and configured to be removably inserted into a copying machine;
A numeric reader that gives a signal to the copying unit that allows copying until the value of the counting function circuit reaches a specific value, and a voice that differs depending on whether the content of the counting function circuit of the card is non-zero or zero. A speech synthesis output device that generates an output, and a pulse signal that outputs a pulse signal every time copying is performed, and sends it to the above IC.
a control unit that controls the reader, the copying unit, etc., and has a function of checking an input password; and a copying operation unit that has a password input key; and a flicker means for blinking a lamp when the number of copies that can be made falls below a specific value, and the number of copies set in advance on the IC built-in card is provided when the PIN entered using the PIN input key is correct. A copying device characterized in that it is capable of making copies.