JP2017167204A - Information management control device, information management control system, and information management control program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To include the use history of a collected component and continue its management after collection.SOLUTION: When component replacement is carried out in CE 96 maintenance work, component information relating to a collected component has all of its history reset. In other words, a newly mounted component is managed by the same component ID as the component ID of the collected component. In contrast, according to a first mode of embodiment, the collected component and the newly mounted component are recognized by separated component IDs, and component information of collected components is imported into and accumulated in a communication terminal device 150 carried by the CE. The collected components, in some cases, are reused, and the communication terminal device 150, as a result of inspection, continues management of these components as those which could be reused in the current use condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to an information management control device, an information management control system, and an information management control program.

  As a technology that enables replacement of parts based on a criterion according to a user's request, Patent Document 1 leaves a use history in RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), acquires use history information in the RFID control unit, It is described that a target replacement part or a unit including the replacement part is notified to an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).

  Patent Document 2 records sufficient part replacement data not only in conventional maintenance management but also in maintenance management for the purpose of reusing parts by adding appropriate recording items to the part number. Is described.

JP 2009-169003 A JP 2004-209658 A

  The usage history of the parts collected when parts are replaced is discarded, and a management system for continuous management after collection is not established.

  An object of the present invention is to obtain an information management control device, an information management control system, and an information management control program capable of continuously managing the usage history of the collected parts after the collection.

  The invention described in claim 1 is based on management means for managing part information including the usage history of the parts attached to the processing apparatus, and whether or not the parts can be reused based on the part information of the parts collected by replacement. And a continuation means for continuing the management of the component information of the collected parts when the determination means determines that reuse is possible.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the number of times determined to be reusable is added to the component information managed by the continuation means.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the first or second aspect of the present invention, the determination means has a usage rate that is one of pieces of part information of the collected parts that is equal to or less than a predetermined reference value. In this case, it is determined that reuse is possible.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, the processing device is connected via a communication line network, and varies according to the operation of the processing device. The parts information is received sequentially.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the processing device is connected via a communication line network, and is managed by managing means for managing component information including the usage history of the components attached to the processing device, and recovered by replacement. A determination unit that determines whether or not the component can be reused based on the component information of the component; and a continuation unit that continues to manage the component information of the collected component when the determination unit determines that the component can be reused. A management server with
When replacing a component attached to the processing device, an acquisition unit that acquires component information including a usage history of the component managed by the management server, and the processing based on the component information acquired by the acquisition unit Selecting means for selecting a part to be newly attached to the apparatus, an identification code for specifying the part selected by the selecting means, and a notification means for notifying the management server of an identification code for specifying the collected part. A terminal device,
Is an information management control system.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the fifth aspect, the number of times determined to be reusable is added to the component information managed by the continuation means.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the fifth or sixth aspect, the determination means is the part information of the collected parts specified by the identification code notified from the notification means. When the usage rate, which is one, is equal to or less than a predetermined reference value, it is determined that reuse is possible.

  The invention according to claim 8 manages part information including the usage history of the parts attached to the processing apparatus in the computer, starts the management of the part information of the part by attaching the part, and exchanges the part. Based on the part information of the parts collected by the above, it is determined whether or not the parts can be reused. In this case, the information management control program causes the management of the component information of the collected components to be continued.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the usage history of the recovered parts is included and can be continuously managed even after the recovery.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the number of reusable determinations can be recognized from the component information.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, it is possible to determine whether reuse is possible or not based on the usage rate.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the component information can be managed collectively.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the usage history of the recovered parts can be included and managed continuously after the recovery.

  According to the sixth aspect of the invention, the number of reusable determinations can be recognized from the component information.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, whether or not reuse is possible can be determined based on the usage rate.

  According to the eighth aspect of the invention, the usage history of the recovered parts is included, and the management can be continuously performed after the recovery.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an information management control system according to a first embodiment. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an image processing apparatus according to a first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a control block diagram of a main controller, a management server, and a communication terminal device that are related to each other in the first embodiment and cooperate with each other. FIG. 5A is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by a communication terminal device, and FIG. 5B is a flowchart showing a processing flow executed by a management server. It is. 4 is a timing chart showing a communication protocol executed before a maintenance visit in the three types of control systems shown in FIG. 3 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4A is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by a communication terminal apparatus according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 4A is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by a management server. is there. FIG. 4 is a timing chart showing a communication protocol executed when a component is removed by the three types of control systems shown in FIG. 3 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4A is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by a communication terminal apparatus according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 5B is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by a management server. is there. FIG. 4 is a timing chart showing a communication protocol executed when a component is attached in the three types of control systems shown in FIG. 3 according to the first embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram of the information management control system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the communication protocol which concerns on 2nd Embodiment and is performed before a maintenance visit by three types of control systems. FIG. 10 is a timing chart illustrating a communication protocol executed when a component is removed by three types of control systems according to the second embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the communication protocol which concerns on 2nd Embodiment and is performed at the time of component attachment with three types of control systems.

[First Embodiment]
(System configuration)
FIG. 1 shows an information management control system centering on a communication line network 20 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a communication network 20 includes a plurality of image processing apparatuses 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, and 10F according to the first embodiment (hereinafter collectively referred to as “image processing apparatus”). 10 ”,“ image processing apparatuses 10A to 10F ”, etc.) are respectively connected. In FIG. 1, six image processing apparatuses 10A to 10F are connected as the image processing apparatus 10, but this number is not limited.

  For example, the communication line network 20 may be a LAN (local area network), and a plurality of LANs (communication line network 20) may be connected to each other by a WAN (world area network). Further, the communication network 20 is the Internet, and for example, tens of thousands or more of image processing apparatuses 10 distributed throughout the country may be targeted.

  In the following, a description will be given assuming that the image processing apparatus 10 set in a predetermined area (for example, an area under the jurisdiction of one maintenance office) is collectively managed and controlled. The description does not deny management for a group of image processing apparatuses installed in a convenience store or the like that is deployed in a wide range (for example, a specific area).

  As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of PCs (personal computers) 21 are connected to the branch line 20 </ b> A of the communication network 20. In FIG. 1, three PCs 21 are connected, but this number is not limited, and increases or decreases according to the scale of the communication network 20 (including the number of users who operate the PCs 21). In the following description, the term “communication network 20” simply includes the branch line 20A.

  Furthermore, all communication line networks including the communication line network 20 need not be wired. That is, it may be a wireless communication network that transmits and receives information wirelessly.

  The image processing apparatus 10 is remote from the PC 21 to the image processing apparatus 10, for example, when transferring data and receiving an image forming (printing) instruction operation, or when the user stands in front of the image processing apparatus 10 and performs various operations. Depending on the operation, for example, an instruction for processing such as copying (copying), scanning (image reading), facsimile transmission / reception may be received.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, an information management control device 100 (hereinafter referred to as “management server 100”) provided on the manufacturer side (or maintenance management company side) is provided on the branch line 20B of the communication network 20. May be connected.)

  The management server 100 mainly collects information related to image processing from the image processing apparatus 10 connected to the communication line network 20, and schedules the maintenance time of the image processing apparatus 10 (for example, the visit time of the maintenance person). In addition, it has a role to manage the status of maintenance work. Detailed functions of the management server 100 will be described later.

  A wireless communication device 92 is connected to the management server 100.

  The wireless communication device 92 can communicate with a communication base station 94 deployed in a specific area.

  The wireless communication device 92 and the communication base station 94 are, for example, a communication terminal device 150 carried by a customer engineer 96 (hereinafter referred to as a CE 96) who is a maintenance person dispatched to a place where the image processing device 10 is set. Used when accessing the management server 100.

(Schematic configuration of image processing apparatus)
FIG. 2 shows an image processing apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment. Note that the appearance and some functions of the image processing apparatuses 10A to 10F may differ depending on manufacturing information including model, model, and grade, but the general structure and functions of the image processing apparatus 10 will be described below. .

  Accordingly, each of the image processing apparatuses 10A to 10F is not limited to the illustrated structure, and includes a case where the image processing apparatuses 10A to 10F are replaced with new models. Further, the image processing apparatuses 10A to 10F each include a case where an optional function and a new function are individually installed and replaced with a new part. Further, the image processing apparatuses 10A to 10F include a case where some functions (image forming function, image reading function, facsimile communication function) having a general structure described later are mounted.

  The image processing apparatus 10 includes, as a general structure, an image forming unit 24 that forms an image on a recording sheet, an image reading unit 26 that reads a document image, and a facsimile communication control circuit 28. Further, the image processing apparatus 10 includes a main control unit 30 (hereinafter, also referred to as “main controller 30”) that controls the entire apparatus, and includes an image forming unit 24, an image reading unit 26, The facsimile communication control circuit 28 is controlled to temporarily store the image data of the original image read by the image reading unit 26 or to send the read image data to the image forming unit 24 or the facsimile communication control circuit 28. .

  A communication line network 20 such as the Internet is connected to the main controller 30, and a telephone line network 32 is connected to the facsimile communication control circuit 28. For example, the main controller 30 is connected to the PC 21 via the communication line network 20 and receives image data or performs facsimile reception and facsimile transmission using the telephone line network 32 via the facsimile communication control circuit 28. have.

  The image reading unit 26 receives a document table for positioning the document, a scanning drive system that scans an image of the document placed on the document table and emits light, and light reflected or transmitted by scanning of the scan drive system. And a photoelectric conversion element such as a CCD for converting into an electrical signal.

  The image forming unit 24 includes a photoconductor. Around the photoconductor, a charging device that uniformly charges the photoconductor, a scanning exposure unit that scans a light beam based on image data, and the scanning exposure unit. An image developing unit that develops the electrostatic latent image formed by scanning exposure, a transfer unit that transfers the developed image on the photoreceptor to a recording sheet, and a surface of the photoreceptor after the transfer are cleaned. And a cleaning unit. A fixing unit for fixing the image on the recording paper after transfer is provided on the recording paper conveyance path.

  In the image processing apparatus 10, a plurality of jobs including copying, printing, scanning, and FAX transmission / reception are executed by operating the image reading unit 26, the image forming unit 24, and the facsimile communication control circuit 28 alone or in combination. Is possible.

(Control block diagram)
FIG. 3 is a control block diagram of the communication terminal device 150 carried by the main controller 30, the management server 100, and the CE 96 of the image processing device 10 that cooperate with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main controller 30 includes a CPU 30A, a RAM 30B, a ROM 30C, an I / O 30D, and a bus 30E such as a data bus and a control bus that connect these components to each other.

  Connected to the I / O 100 are an image formation control unit 30F that controls the image forming unit 24, an image reading control unit 30G that controls the image reading unit 26, a facsimile communication control circuit 28, and a UI 30I. The I / O 30D is connected to the communication line network 20 via the I / F 30H.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the management server 100 includes a CPU 100A, a RAM 100B, a ROM 100C, an I / O 100D, and a bus 100E such as a data bus and a control bus that connect these components to each other.

  The I / O 100 is connected to the communication line network 20B via the I / F 100H.

  The management server 100 basically only needs to transmit and receive data. For example, during maintenance, a PC or the like is connected to a dedicated or general-purpose I / F to act as an input device or monitor. You can do it.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the communication terminal device 150 includes a CPU 150A, a RAM 150B, a ROM 150C, an I / O 150D, and a bus 150E such as a data bus and a control bus that interconnect these components.

  The I / O 150 is connected to a touch panel unit 150F that serves both as an input device and a display device. The I / O 150D is connected with a wireless communication I / F 150H, and can communicate with the wireless communication device 92 via the wireless communication I / F 150H.

(Function of the management server 100)
Here, the management server 100 according to the first embodiment accepts component information transmitted from each of the image processing apparatuses 10 connected to the communication network 20.

  The part information is identification information (part ID) for identifying the attached part, part type (part name), replacement time information (threshold), usage status (current usage count value), usage rate (use Count value / threshold value), part rating (gradual rank), and inspection necessity information.

  For example, the management server 100 captures, as the usage status of the image processing apparatus 10, the number of rotations of a motor that is a drive source of a recording paper conveyance system, the energization time in the fixing unit, the number of image forming processes, etc. In 100, component information is accumulated for each component and provided to the CE 96 as necessary.

  By the way, in the maintenance work of the CE 96, when part replacement is executed, all the history of the part information related to the recovered part is reset. In other words, a newly mounted component is managed with a new component ID.

  In contrast, in the first embodiment, based on the component ID of the collected component (consumable component), the component information of the collected component is captured and stored in the communication terminal device 150 carried by the CE 96. .

  The collected parts may be reused, for example, and the communication terminal device 150 continues management as a part that may be reused in the current usage status as a result of inspection.

  Table 1 is a component management table used as a database for managing component information of collected components.

Part ID
Part name Threshold usage status Usage rate Rating Number of inspections required

001-001
A1
100,000
3,000
0.03
A
Unnecessary
1

001-002
A2
100,000
6,000
0.06
A
Unnecessary
1

001-003
B1
200,000
140,000
0.70
C
Essential
2

001-004
B2
200,000
140,000
0.70
C
Essential
0

001-005
B3
200,000
14,000
0.70
C
Essential
0

001-006
B4
200,000
140,000
0.70
C
Essential
Three

001-007
C1
150,000
80,000
0.53
C
Unnecessary
2

002-001
D1
50,000
15,000
0.30
B
Unnecessary
1

002-002
E1
50,000
15,000
0.30
B
Unnecessary
1

002-031
F1
50,000
15,000
0.30
B
Unnecessary
1

002-004
G1
50,000
40,000
0.80
C
Unnecessary
2

・
・
・
・
・
・
・
・

・
・
・
・
・
・
・
・

・
・
・
・
・
・
・
・

999-999
Zn
99,999
999
0.01
A
Essential
0


In the first embodiment, as items, identification information (component ID), component type (component name), replacement time information (threshold value), and usage status (current usage count value) are normal component management items. ), Usage rate (usage count value / threshold value), component rating (gradual rank), and inspection necessity information, the item “recycled” is added.

  That is, the collected parts are first given “1” in the “number of times” item and incremented (current number + 1) every time they are reused.

  In Table 1, the parts to which “0” is assigned to the “number of times” item are part information of new parts, and the new parts and the collected parts are managed together. You may make it manage with a database different from components.

(An example of reuse)
In the first embodiment, basically, replacement with a new part is a principle.

  By the way, recovered parts to match the deterioration with time (consumption level) with another part related to the part to be replaced (for example, an adjacent part directly connected or the same part provided for each color). The one that approximates the usage rate of the related another part is selected from the above.

  More specifically, in order to equalize the degree of consumption of the photosensitive drum surrounding the toner between the colors when there is a time when a specific color is consumed extremely in the degree of consumption of the toner of each color, In some cases, better image quality may be maintained by intentionally reusing and replacing collected parts with similar usage rates (equalization of usage).

  As a requirement for realizing the reuse of the collected parts, in the first embodiment, the collected parts are not uniquely discarded, and specific conditions (for example, the usage rate is lower than a predetermined standard, etc.) ), Management is continued and component information is stored in a reusable state.

  Note that when the collected parts are reused, some discussion, contract, etc. may be required among the apparatus providing side, the maintenance management side, and the user side.

  The operation of the first embodiment will be described below.

(Preparation for visit to Mentenas)
FIGS. 4 and 5 are charts showing the flow of pre-maintenance control executed when the CE 96 visits the place where the image processing apparatus 10 is installed and performs maintenance.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by the communication terminal device 150 carried by the CE 96 that is related to each other (see FIG. 4A), and a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by the management server 100. (See FIG. 4B).

  FIG. 5 is a timing chart showing communication protocols executed by three types of control systems including the processing of the image processing device 10 in the processing of the communication terminal device 150 and the management server 100 shown in FIG. The numbers in parentheses described in the processing of the communication protocol in FIG. 5 correspond to the step numbers in FIG. 4, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in step 200, the management server 100 is inquired about information on a replacement target part.

  In the next step 202, it is determined whether or not there has been an answer to the inquiry in step 200. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 204 to confirm the part information, and then the process proceeds to step 206 to confirm the inventory. Then, the routine proceeds to step 208, where the part is specified, and this routine ends.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, in step 210, it is determined whether or not there is an inquiry about parts information from the communication terminal device 150. If the determination is negative, this routine ends. If an affirmative determination is made in step 210, the process proceeds to step 212, the usage status is inquired to the image processing apparatus 10, and the process proceeds to step 214.

  In step 214, it is determined whether or not the image processing apparatus 10 has answered the inquiry in step 212. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 216, the next recommended replacement part is analyzed, and the process proceeds to step 218. Then, the recommended replacement component analyzed in step 216 is notified to the communication terminal device 150, and this routine ends.

(Processing when parts are removed)
6 and 7 are charts showing the flow of control at the time of component removal executed when the CE 96 removes a component at a place where the image processing apparatus 10 is installed.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing executed by the communication terminal device 150 carried by the CE 96 (see FIG. 6A) and the flow of processing executed by the management server 100, which are related to each other. (See FIG. 6B).

  FIG. 7 is a timing chart showing communication protocols executed by three types of control systems including the processing of the image processing apparatus 10 in the processing of the communication terminal device 150 and the management server 100 shown in FIG. Note that the numbers in parentheses described in the communication protocol processing of FIG. 7 correspond to the step numbers of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in step 220, it is determined whether or not the operation of the touch panel 150F is a specific operation for the recovered component. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 226.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 220, the process proceeds to step 222, the recovered component is specified by the communication terminal device 150, and the process proceeds to step 224.

  In step 224, it is determined whether the collected parts are to be discarded or not to be discarded. If the parts are to be discarded, this routine ends.

  If it is determined in step 224 that the item is not to be discarded, the process proceeds to step 226.

  In step 226, it is determined whether or not the operation of the touch panel 150F is an operation for inquiring the component information of the collected components. If the determination is negative, the routine ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 226, the process proceeds to step 228 to determine whether or not the answer to the inquiry operation in step 226 is correct from the management server 100, and if an affirmative determination is made, step 230. Then, information analysis is performed based on the received part information of the collected parts, and this routine ends.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, in step 232, it is determined whether or not there is a usage status notification and registration request for the component information of the components collected from the image processing apparatus 10, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 238. Transition.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 232, the process proceeds to step 234, where the part ID of the recovered part is issued, the latest use status is registered, and the process proceeds to step 236.

  In step 236, the part information of the collected parts is added to the inventory list (see Table 1), and the process proceeds to step 238.

  In step 238, it is determined whether or not there is an inquiry about the component information of the collected component from the communication terminal device 150. If the determination is negative, this routine ends.

  If the determination in step 238 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 240 to identify the collected part, reads the part information of the collected part, and then proceeds to step 242 to read to the communication terminal device 150. This routine ends after the parts information is notified.

(Processing when parts are installed)
FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are charts showing the flow of the component attachment control executed when the CE 96 attaches a component at the place where the image processing apparatus 10 is installed.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by the communication terminal device 150 carried by the CE 96 that is related to each other (see FIG. 8A), and a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by the management server 100. (See FIG. 8B).

  FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing communication protocols executed by three types of control systems including the processing of the image processing device 10 in the processing of the communication terminal device 150 and the management server 100 shown in FIG. The numbers in parentheses described in the communication protocol processing of FIG. 9 correspond to the step numbers of FIG. 8, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in step 250, it is determined whether or not the collected part information is obtained from the image processing apparatus 10. If the determination is negative, this routine ends.

  If the determination in step 250 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 251 where it is determined whether or not the collected component is a disposal process.

  If a negative determination is made in step 251, it is determined that there is a possibility of reuse, the process proceeds to step 252, and the management server 100 is notified of a request for part information of the collected parts.

  In the next step 256, it is determined whether or not there is an answer to the component information requested in step 252. If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 258.

  On the other hand, if the determination in step 251 is affirmative, it is determined that the part is to be discarded without being reused, and the process proceeds to step 254 to notify the management server 100 that the part information of the recovered part is unnecessary. 258.

  In step 258, the collected component ID and the component information are managed in association with each other, and this routine ends.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, in step 260, it is determined whether or not a notification of the component ID of the component attached from the image processing apparatus 10 has been received. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 266.

  If the determination in step 260 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 262 to search for the component information of the attached part, and then the process proceeds to step 264 to notify the image processing apparatus 10 of the component information of the attached part. Then, the process proceeds to step 266.

  In step 266, it is determined whether or not there is a request for part information of the collected parts from the communication terminal device 150. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 270.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 266, the process proceeds to step 268, the component information of the collected parts is notified to the communication terminal device 150, and the process proceeds to step 270.

  In step 270, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative, the component information of the collected components is deleted, and this routine ends.

[Second Embodiment]
The second embodiment will be described below. Note that in the second embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description of the configuration is omitted.

  In the first embodiment described above, the image processing apparatuses 10 are connected to each other by the communication circuit network 20 and are connected to the management server 100 by the branch line 20B, and the component information of the image processing apparatus 10 is managed. The server 100 can be collectively managed.

  On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the management server 100 is not connected to the communication line network 20, and the management server 100 does not obtain the component information of the image processing apparatus 10 via the communication line. The management system of the parts information of the collected parts is established.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the second embodiment, when the CE 96 visits the site due to maintenance work that requires parts replacement, the communication terminal device 150 and the main controller 30 of the image processing device 10 are connected to the communication cable. Connect with 98.

  As a result, the communication terminal apparatus 150 can obtain information directly from the image processing apparatus 10. In other words, the communication terminal apparatus 150 can obtain the information of the image processing apparatus 10 obtained via the management server 100 in the first embodiment.

  As a result, the communication protocol shown in FIGS. 11, 12, and 13 can be processed in the same manner as the communication protocol shown in FIGS. 5, 7, and 9 described in the first embodiment. Note that the second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the information obtained by the communication terminal device 150 via the management server 100 is directly obtained from the main controller 30 of the image processing device 10. Since it is a process, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the image processing apparatus is exemplified as the processing apparatus. However, other processing in which consumables that deteriorate with time are used and the consumables can be reused. It may be an apparatus (for example, a machine tool or the like). Further, the definition of the processing of the processing device is not essential, and may be a processing device that moves a person or an object (for example, the processing device is a vehicle, a ship, an aircraft, or the like). Furthermore, the processing apparatus may be a building such as a building or a steel tower, and may be a consumable item installed in the building.

  The recovered parts shown in the first embodiment and the second embodiment are based on the premise that the recovered parts are maintained and stored (excluding inspection) and are in the same reuse category. However, when disassembly and cleaning, replacement of some parts in the case of assembly, repair or the like is performed, separate management is preferable.

10A, 10B, 10C (10) Image processing device 20 Communication network 20A Branch line 20B Branch line 21 PC
24 Image forming unit 26 Image reading unit 28 Facsimile communication control circuit 30 Main control unit (main controller)
30A CPU
30B RAM
30C ROM
30D I / O
30E bus 30F image formation control unit 30G image reading control unit 30I UI
30H I / F
92 Wireless communication equipment 94 Communication base station 96 Customer engineer (CE)
100 Management server 100A CPU
100B RAM
100C ROM
100D I / O
100E bus 150 communication terminal device 150A CPU
150B RAM
150C ROM
150D I / O
150E bus 150F touch panel unit 150H wireless communication I / F

In the first embodiment, as items, identification information (component ID), component type (component name), replacement time information (threshold value), and usage status (current usage count value) are normal component management items. ), Usage rate (usage count value / threshold value), component rating (gradual rank), and inspection necessity information, the item “recycled” is added.

Claims (8)

Management means for managing part information including the usage history of the parts attached to the processing device;
A determination means for determining whether or not the part can be reused based on the part information of the part collected by replacement;
A continuation unit for continuing management of the component information of the collected components when the determination unit determines that the component can be reused;
An information management control device.   The information management control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the number of times determined to be reusable is added to the component information managed by the continuation unit.   The information management control device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the determination unit determines that the component can be reused when a usage rate that is one of component information of the collected components is equal to or less than a predetermined reference value. The processing device is connected via a communication network;
Sequentially accepts component information that varies according to the operation of the processing device;
The information management control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A management means for managing component information including a usage history of components connected to the processing device and connected to the processing device via a communication network;
A determination means for determining whether or not the part can be reused based on the part information of the part collected by replacement;
A continuation unit for continuing management of the component information of the collected components when the determination unit determines that the component can be reused;
A management server with
An acquisition unit that acquires component information including a usage history of the component managed by the management server when replacing the component attached to the processing device;
Based on the component information acquired by the acquisition unit, a selection unit that selects a component to be newly attached to the processing device;
A notification means for notifying the management server of an identification code for identifying the part selected by the sorting means and an identification code for specifying the collected part;
A terminal device comprising:
An information management control system.   6. The information management control system according to claim 5, wherein the number of times determined to be reusable is added to the component information managed by the continuation means.   The determination unit determines that the component can be reused when the usage rate, which is one of the component information of the collected components specified by the identification code notified from the notification unit, is equal to or less than a predetermined reference value. The information management control system according to claim 5 or 6. On the computer,
Manages part information including usage history of parts attached to processing equipment,
When a part is attached, management of the part information of the part starts,
Based on the parts information of the parts collected by replacement, determine whether the parts can be reused,
When it is determined that it cannot be reused, the management of the parts information of the collected parts is terminated,
If it is determined that it can be reused, continue to manage the part information of the collected parts.
An information management control program that makes things happen.