JPH0467162A - Copying machine managing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily make registration of ID data and initializing process by performing the initializing process on the basis of initializing data transmitted from a centralized control device after mutual confirmation is made by means of an initialization confirming means and tentative ID data. CONSTITUTION:A copying machine 4, DT (data terminal) 1, MODEM 52 also having the function of a communication terminal, and telephone set 53 which is a speaking device are installed on a user side and a MODEM 72 also having the function of a communication terminal, computer 90, and telephone set 73 which is a speaking device are installed on a sector side. The first communica tion to be made when this copying machine managing device is installed to the copying machine of a user is performed by means of a tentative ID present to and held by the managing device and, at the time of the first communication, initializing data are transmitted from a centralized control device and the manag ing device is initialized on the basis of the transmitted data. Therefore, registra tion of the ID data and initializing process can easily be performed.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a copying machine management device that transmits management buttons of connected copying machines to a central management device of a management center via a communication line.

[Conventional technology]

(1) A method has been proposed in which management data for multiple copying machines is sent to a single central processing unit and processed in bulk by the central processing unit (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 54-54032). )
. (2) A system has been proposed for centrally managing each copying machine by transmitting management data for multiple copying machines to a single central control unit via the terminal device of each copying machine and processing it. (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 54-44522). (3) A system equivalent to the above, which connects to a central control unit via a communication line such as a public telephone line, has been proposed.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

In a system that communicates data for copying machine management via a communication line network between the copying machine management device installed for each copying machine and the central management device at the control center, prior to data communication, It is necessary to mutually confirm the other party. For this reason, unique identification ID data is assigned to each copying machine management device and central management device. Note that the assigned ID data is entered manually when the copying machine management device is installed on the user copying machine using, for example, a numeric keypad for inputting numerical values on the user copying machine connected to the copying machine management device. Registered in the memory of the machine management device. Furthermore, after the ID data is registered in the memory, initial setting processing is performed based on the initial setting data sent from the management center. However, the above-described ID data registration method has a problem in that it is prone to input errors. The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and aims to provide a device that can easily perform ID data registration and initial setting processing.

[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention is a copying machine management device that is connected to a central management device of a management center via a communication line and performs data communication for copying machine management, and includes provisional ID data setting means and provisional ID data storage. means, an initial confirmation means for performing mutual confirmation with the central control device using provisional ID data when installed in the copier to be managed, and an initial setting method sent from the central control device after mutual confirmation using the provisional ID data. The copying machine management device includes a control unit that performs initial setting processing based on data. Note that the initial setting data may include a formal ID as described in claim 2.

[Effect]

The first communication (communication with the central management device) when installing the device to the user copier-1 is temporarily set and maintained by the copier management device in advance. -1D. Further, at the time of the first communication, initial setting data is transmitted from the central management device, and the copying machine management device is initialized based on the data.

【Example】

The present invention will be explained in detail below. [1] Overall structure of the system First, Figure 1~'! The schematic configuration of this system will be explained with reference to Figure J5. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, this system consists of a large number of user equipment (one set of user equipment is shown in the figure), a central equipment that is the administrator, and a communication system that connects them. It consists of a line network. Here, on the user side, a copying machine 4, a DT (data terminal) 1, a modem 52 which also functions as a communication terminal device, and a telephone 53 which is a communication device are installed. Note that the data terminal 1 is a device that receives various information from the copying machine 4, performs predetermined processing on it, and transmits it to a computer on the center side. On the other hand, on the center side, a modem 72 that also functions as a communication terminal device, a computer (main unit 90, display 92, keyboard 93, printer 94), and a telephone 73 that is a communication device are installed, and a communication line is installed. Data for copying machine management is created based on data received via a network (for example, a telephone line network), and necessary actions are taken. Note that, prior to communication between the user side and the center side, mutual confirmation using ID is always performed. Next, each device will be described. <Copy machine 4> This is a device that forms a copy image on paper by scanning the original image. The copying machine 4 uses various element data that affect the image forming process (paper transport time, surface potential of the photoreceptor drum, toner concentration in the developer, amount of exposure of the photoreceptor drum,
Development)・Iasumi Takumi, toner adhesion on the photoreceptor drum! ,
The grid voltage of the charger) is detected by various sensor groups (not shown), and after being taken into the CPU 41 and processed, it is transferred to the real I/F 43/serial I/F.
13 to the CPU II of the data terminal 1. In addition, in the explanation of control to be described later, the above various element data will be abstractly expressed as element data 1yx (1-1 to the number of items of element data). In the copying machine 4, there are also counters (total counter indicating the number of times paper is ejected, counters by paper size indicating the number of times each paper size is used) that are the basis of the billed amount from the administrator side;
Counters that serve as a guideline for maintenance (JA for each location)
Each count value (JAM counter for each location indicating the number of times M, trouble counter for each location indicating the number of troubles for each location, PM counter for each component indicating the number of times each component has been used) is counted, and the serial I/F 42/serial I/F 42 It is transmitted to the CPU 11 of the data terminal 1 via F12. Note that the PM counter is a counter that counts the number of times each component is used, and the count value is used as a guideline for when to replace the component. The copying machine 4 also has various keys (printers for instructing the start of copying operation) on the operation panel (Fig. 4).
PR) key 46. Numeric keypad group 471 for numerical input, clear key 48 for instructing manual data clearing, etc.), various switch groups other than the operation panel (for example, trouble reset switch 49 for instructing trouble reset)
In response to the signals in ) and a, perform predetermined operations or perform settings for the mote, etc., and, as necessary, transmit the corresponding signals via serial I/F 42 and serial 1/F] and 2. and sends it to CPUI 1 of data terminal 1. <Data terminal 1> When the data from the copying machine 4 is taken in and processed, and a predetermined transmission condition (condition for the transmission flag to be set to "1": see the control description section described later for details) is met, the modem 52
Start up the IDC and connect the communication line with the center side.
After confirmation, this is a device that sends copying machine management data (element data, count data, etc.) to the center. As shown in Figure 2, the control CP of the tree data terminal 1
The UII is connected to a ROM 14 in which a control program is stored, a non-volatile memory 16 for storing selection number data (described later), etc., a battery-backed work system RAM 15, and a clock TCI 7 which is also battery-backed. ing. The CPU II transmits data transmitted from the copying machine 4 to the serial I/F 12 or the serial I/F 13.
and execute various processes described below. Note that FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the data structure of the paper ejection code, JAM code, and trouble code, which are data input via the serial I/F 12. That is, the paper ejection code is represented as a falling edge of bit bo, and the JAM code is represented as a falling edge of bi = 1. It is expressed as b6=0. Also, the trouble code is bit bt
=1. It is expressed as b6 =1. The CPU II also executes predetermined operations, provisional ID creation, mamote settings, etc. according to the human power of the operation switch. Two deep sea/ f D T P
-S Vv' ] ~D T P -S Vr' 7,
, Punnis, and Inochi 21 are installed. DIP-5W4 is a switch for setting the initial setting mode. Also, DIP-5WI ~ DIP-5Vv'
3 is used for provisional setting of TJD' (data terminal ID), and DIP-SW5~[)l
P-3W 7 is a switch used to set a temporary center ID. That is, a temporary JD is defined by the combination of on/off of these tip switches. Note that details will be described later. Further, the push-pull switch 21 is a switch for instructing to change the terminal device to be connected to the communication line from the telephone 53 to the modem 52. That is, in the initial setting process, when the operator first calls the center using the telephone 53 and operates the Puno/U switch 21 after confirming the connection with the center's computer, the user terminal of the communication line The modem 52 is switched to the modem 52. The CPU II is also connected to a modem 52, which is a communication terminal device, via a communication interface (R5232CI/F) 18 on the CPU 11 side and a communication interface (R3232Cr/F) 51 on the modem 52 side. That is, by sending an off-hook signal and a center selection number signal from the modem 52 to the communication line through these devices, the communication line with the center side modem 72 is connected, and after confirming the ID, the control center side The computer is configured to be able to communicate with other computers. The contents of the data (data for managing the copying machine) transmitted from the data terminal 1 to the center side are determined by the type of the transmission flag set to "1", as will be described in detail later. <Center-side device> This device, which is a computer device configured to be connected to a large number of data terminals via a communication line network, manages the copying machines connected to each data terminal. That is, data sent from the data terminal 1 side to the modem 72 via the communication line network is sent to the communication interface (R5232CI/F) on the modem 72 side and the communication interface (R3232CI/F) on the computer side.
98, the data are sequentially input to the CPU 91. CPU
The data terminal 91 processes the data (such as the previous date data, count data, etc.) to create management data for the copying machine 4 connected to the data terminal 1. Furthermore, based on the management data, a bill is printed out, instructions are given as to whether or not to dispatch a service person, and parts, etc. to be prepared at the time of dispatch are selected. [2] Control of the system Next, control of the system will be explained with reference to FIGS. 6 to 17. Processing on the Copying Machine Side> First, the processing in the control CPL 41 of the copying machine will be explained with reference to the flowchart in FIG. For example, the CPU 41 starts processing by turning on the power, and performs initial settings such as clearing the memory and setting the standard mode (541). Thereafter, the processes of steps 343 to S49 are executed. Step 543 includes a group of key switches on the operation panel 40 (a group of numeric keys 47 for inputting numerical values, a print (PR) key 46 for commanding to start copying, a clear key 48 for commanding clearing of set numbers, etc.), a trouble reset switch 49 This is a process of taking in data from a group of switches such as , a group of sensors (not shown) arranged inside the copying machine, and data received from the data terminal 1 side, and a process of transmitting count data etc. to the data terminal 1 side. . Step S47 is a step that collectively shows the processing required during the copying operation. Examples include paper feeding control, scanning control, photoreceptor drum control, and developer control. Step 351 and subsequent steps are processing when a trouble occurs. In other words, if a JAM or other trouble occurs, <
349 ; YES), data terminal 1 control C
A signal corresponding to the generated draft is transmitted to the PUII (551). Also, when the trouble reset switch 49 is operated by an operator or the like (353; Y
ES) Similarly to the above, a trouble reset signal is transmitted to the control CPU II of the data terminal I (S55). Processing on Data Terminal Side> Next, the processing in the control CPL 11 of the data terminal will be explained with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 7 to 14. (a) Main Routine First, an outline of the processing will be explained based on the main routine shown in FIG. The control CPU II starts processing when the power is turned on, executes initial setting processing (S13) as necessary, and then transmits a copy permission signal to the control CPU 41 of the copying machine (515). Then steps 517-53
The process moves to repeat loop processing of step 1. In each subroutine step, the following processing is generally performed. *Initial setting: S13 When turning on the power, dip switch DIP-S
When W4 is on, that is, when it is the initial setting moto (S 11 ; YES), it is executed. As will be described later, after the provisional ID is confirmed, initial setting data (including official ID data) is received. *Count data reception unit 317 Performs reception processing of various count data transmitted from the control CPU 41 of the copying machine. Data contents include Exit Code, JAM/Trouble Code,
JAM/trouble counter, counter by paper size, P
It is an M counter. The control CPU II of the data terminal updates and holds these data to the latest values. *Element data reception/data processing: 819 As described later, data corresponding to the average value and standard deviation of each element data is sequentially calculated and updated to the latest value. *Trouble transmission determination S21 As described later, it is determined whether or not trouble data and trouble recovery data should be transmitted to the center side. * Scheduled transmission determination S23 At a predetermined scheduled transmission time, the scheduled transmission flag is set to 1, and various count data and various element data are transmitted to the center. After the scheduled transmission is completed, the center sends back the next scheduled transmission time data, current time data, and bill cutoff date data. *Warning Issuance Judgment - 325 As described later, the element data, the count value of the JAM counter, and the count value of the PM counter are each compared with a predetermined threshold value. Also, based on the results, it is determined whether or not warning data and warning recovery data should be transmitted to the center side. *Manual call determination S27 When the button switch 21 is turned on when the mode is not the initial setting mode, the manual call flag is set to 1. As a result, various count data and various element data are transmitted to the center. *PM transmission judgment: 829 As described later, the count value has been reduced to 10'' by replacing parts.
The count value of the PM counter before clearing is sent to the center. *Call processing: 831 As will be described later, when any call flag is set to "1", the communication terminal device on the center side is called. (b) Subroutine Next, the details of each subroutine step are shown in Figures 8 to 1.
This will be explained in order based on FIG. *Initial settings (Fig. 8) This process is performed when the dip switch D is turned on when the power is turned on.
When IP-3W4 is turned on (Sl 1 ; YE
S) is executed. First, the memory is initialized (S101). Next, by operating the push switch 21 (S103;
YES), the connection to the communication line is from the telephone 53 to the modem 5.
2 and further, when the modem 52 becomes ready (5105; YES), provisional transmission and reception of 10 is performed with the CPU 91 of the management center (5107). The center ID sent from the center side in step 5107 is
- Temporary center ID set by 3W7
If it matches (S109, YES), receive the pig (official center ID, official TID, initial setting data) sent from the center side (511
1). Also, if the communication ends normally, <3113; YES),
The LED element 22 is made to blink and the image is displayed (311
5). Note that if the center ID sent from the center side does not match the temporary center TD set by dip switches DIP-3W5 to DIP-8w7 (3109; No), the LED element 22 is turned on. 5119) and returns to step 5IC13. Further, if the communication has not ended normally in step 5113 (5113, NO), the center is requested to resend the initial setting data, etc. (5117). *Receiving element data, etc. (Figure 9) In this subroutine step, data for comparison with a threshold value (warning determination; see Figure 11) is calculated based on the element data sent from the copying machine. Ru. First, element data group X0. ．． from the real I/F 13 (S20). Here, subscript 1 represents the item number of the element data, and subscript ] represents the order within each item. Next, set the initial value to item number 1. After assigning 1 (5203)
, for each item), maximum value X+) IAX, minimum value X+
MINs and sum Xik are updated sequentially (5205~
5217). After that, the subscript j is incremented (S219), and j
If is 4 or less, return to the main routine. In this way, steps 5201-5217 are performed four times for each item (S221; YES).
, after resetting the subscript 3 to 1 (8223), assign the initial value 1 to the item number l (5225), and for each item, calculate the difference R, a between the maximum value and the minimum cylinder, and the average value of the four data. Calculate χ and u, respectively (5227 to 3233
). Note that step 5229 is the next step 320.
In preparation for the processing in steps 5 to 5211, the maximum value X1XAX and the minimum value Xi! This is the step of giving an initial value of +□. After the processing in steps 5227 to 5233 above, step 323
7 to 5245 or steps 5247 to 5263 are executed. Steps 5237 to 5245 are the steps 5227 to 523 described above.
This is a process when the cumulative total of 3 processes has not reached 33 times), and for each item), the sum R1stlls of the difference R + v between the maximum value and minimum value, and the average of the 4 data Sum of values X i k X03. This is the step of calculating (b) for 32 times of data. On the other hand, steps 5247 to 5263 are the steps 5227 to 5263 described above.
This is a process when the cumulative total of 5233 processes is 33 times or more, and for each item, the sum of the above differences R1□ and the sum of the above average values X i k are calculated for the latest 32 times. Calculate the data and calculate the average of each! This is a step of calculating Xi and Ri. As described above, for each item of element data, the average value x of the latest 128 (=4×32) pieces of data
1, and the average value of the deviation (value equivalent to the standard deviation) R
get i. *Trouble call determination (Figure 10) This process is a subroutine that manages trouble call and trouble recovery call. That is, in the state of "trouble flag = 0"(S301;
YES), when a trouble code from the copying machine is detected (53113; YES), the trouble flag and trouble call flag are set to °l'' (S
305). Also, in the state of “trouble flag = 1” (S301; N
O), when the paper ejection code of the copier is detected (5
307; YES), the trouble flag is reset to "D", and the trouble recovery transmission flag is set to "1" (S30.9). Ejecting paper from a copying machine is an operation that is performed after a problem has been resolved. Note that the pear-shaped processing (FIG. 13) is executed by setting the trouble transmission flag and the trouble recovery transmission flag, and the trouble data and trouble recovery data are respectively transmitted to the center. *Warning transmission determination (Fig. 11) This process is a subroutine that manages warning transmission and warning recovery transmission. Steps 8401 to 5427 are executed when the value of the element pig is out of the permissible range specific to the element data. This is the process of the Koma that executes a warning transmission and a warning recovery transmission when the value returns to within the permissible range. First, set the initial value "1" to the item number 1 indicating the type of element data ( S401). Next, in step 5411, the warning flag for the target element data (first time, the first element pig) is determined. As a result, the warning flag for the element data is "0". If (S411; YES), the element data value is within the permissible range specific to the element data. If it is out of the above allowable range (3413; YES, or 11,5415; YES), the warning flag Fls and warning transmission flag for the element data are set to "1". Set (5417).As a result, the current collection process (Fig. 13) is executed, and warning data is sent to the center.Meanwhile, in step 5411, the warning flag of the target element data is set to "1° In the case of (S41N, NO),
It is determined whether the value of the element data has returned to the above tolerance range, and if it has returned, (5421, YES,
and 3423; YES), resets the warning flag F1 for the element data to "0", and
Set the warning recovery transmission flag to "1". As a result, the current collection process (FIG. 13) is executed, and warning recovery data is sent to the center. After performing this process until ] reaches the number of element data items, in other words, after performing this process for all element data, the process moves to step 3431 and subsequent steps. Steps 5431 to 5445 are the JAM counter and 2
This process is for issuing a warning when the count value (frequency) of the M counter exceeds a specific darkness value, and issuing a warning recovery when it returns to below the darkness value. First, the initial value "1 (the value of the final number of the element pig - 1)" is set to the item number m indicating the type of the JAM counter and the 2M counter (5431). Next, in step 5433, the warning flag for the target JAM counter or 2M counter is determined. As a result, if the warning flag for the JAM counter or 2M counter is “0” (S433; YES)
), it is determined whether the value of the counter is within the permissible range specific to the counter, that is, it does not exceed the threshold value, and if it is exceeded (S435; YES), a warning flag is set for the counter. F and the warning transmission flag to “1”,
Set each (3437). As a result, the current collection process (FIG. 13) is executed and warning data is sent to the center. On the other hand, in the above step 8433, if the warning flag for the target JAM counter or 2M counter is "l"(5433;No>, it is determined whether the value of the counter has returned to the above dark value or not. and if it returns (S44
1; YES), warning flag F for the counter
, is reset to "0", and the warning recovery transmission flag is set to "1". As a result, current collection processing (Fig. 13)
is executed and alert recovery data is sent to the center. After performing this process until m reaches the total number of items of counter and element data, in other words, after performing this process for all counters, the process returns to the main routine. As described above, warning transmission and warning recovery transmission are managed. *PM call determination (Fig. 12) In this process, PM call is managed. First, the initial value "
1” (5501), steps 5503 to 55
After executing the process No. 11, the lcD value is incremented, that is, the type of the 2M counter is changed, and the above process is repeated. Here, the processing of steps 5503 to 5511 is performed when the 2M counter is cleared (S505; YES, and
3.1) 07; YES), the count value of the PM counter immediately before clearing is saved (S509), and the PM transmission flag is set to "1" (S511). Note that the PM counter is cleared by a service person when replacing a component corresponding to the PM counter. Also, when "PM transmission flag = 1" is set, pear-shaped processing (
13) is executed, and PM data (type of replaced part, count value immediately before replacement) is transmitted to the center. *Pear-shaped processing (Figures 13, !!!, 14) In this process,
The center is called in response to "any call flag = 1", and after confirming the ID, data corresponding to the call flag is transmitted. That is, if any transmission flag is set to "l" (
S60'l; YES)! The I-dial is not on standby (S603; No), and the communication line with the center modem 72 is not connected (S605; NO).
, on condition that the off-hook signal and selection signal are not sent to the communication line (5607; N○), the modem 52 is commanded to send the off-hook signal and selection signal to the communication line (S509>). By the process in step 5609, the next step 56
The determination at step 07 is "YES". In this case,
If the user's telephone 53 is in a busy state (the communication line is in use) and therefore the modem 52 cannot send the off-hook signal and selection signal to the communication line (S611;
If YES), the time after the fixed time is set as the redial time (S613). Through the processing in step 5613, the determination in step 5603 becomes "YES" until the redial time is reached, and the center side modem 72 is called. No processing is performed. Note that when the redial time comes, 3603; No-5605; No-5607;
-5609, the modem 52 is again instructed to send an off-hook signal and a selection signal to the communication line. Further, as a result of the processing in step S60'L, the modem 52 sends an off-footer signal and a selection signal to the communication line, and as a result, the modem 72 on the center side is busy (the communication line on the center side is occupied). (5615; YES), redia? Then, time processing (FIG. 14; described later) is executed (S617). As a result, the determination in step 5603 becomes ``YES'' until the time set in the redial time process, and the call process for the center side modem 72 is not executed. Furthermore, when the time set in the process comes, the center side modem 7
2 calls are made. On the other hand, as a result of the process in step 5609, the modem 52
An off-hook signal and a selection signal are sent to the communication line, and as a result, when the communication line with the center side modem 72 is connected (5605; YES), after ID confirmation, data transmission is possible with data transmission permission from the center side. It waits for the status, and when it becomes ready for transmission (S621; YES), the data is transmitted to the center side (S625). The data transmitted in step 5625 is data specified by the origination flag set to "1". In this way, when all data is transmitted, fs623;Y
ES), reset the transmission flag to “O” L (56, 2
7), and also causes a line disconnection signal to be sent to the communication line to disconnect the communication line with the center side modem 72 (5)
629). Next, redial time processing (S617, FIG. 14) is performed. The redial time process is a process for setting a redial (re-call) time when connection with the center side CPU 91 cannot be established (5615; YES). First, a counter for counting the number of redials (redial counter) is incremented (S651).The counter is cleared after the communication line is connected to the center side.Next, the current call is set to emergency mode. (for example, trouble call). As a result, if the call is in emergency mode (S653; YES),
On the condition that the redial counter value is less than 8 times (= about 10 to 20 times) (3655; YES), the time one minute from now is set as the next dialing time (S657) . That is, in the emergency mode, the center is called every minute until the number of redials reaches a. Note that when the number of times of dialing in the emergency mode reaches a number of times (S655; No), a predetermined time of the next day is set as a redial time (S659). If it is not possible to connect to the center despite making a number of calls (possibly due to abnormal line congestion, center-side CPU 91 stopping operation, etc.), the user's communication line is occupied and the telephone 53, etc. is used. This is to ensure that it does not interfere with On the other hand, if it is determined in step 5653 that the mode is not emergency mode (3653; No), the redial counter value is 5.
on the condition that it is less than 3 times (S661; YES),
Set any even minute time within 20 minutes from the current time as the next call (redial) time using a random number (S
663). As a result, even if a large number of data terminals call the center, the redial times of each data terminal are spread out, increasing the possibility of connecting to the center. Note that if the number of Nori dials in the non-emergency mode becomes b times or more (S661; No), a predetermined time on the next day is set as the next Nori dial time (S66
5). If it is not possible to connect to the center despite calling the center b times (assuming that the communication line is abnormally congested, the center side CPL'91 stops operating, etc.), the user's communication line is occupied and the telephone 53 This is to ensure that it does not interfere with the use of etc. The pear-shaped process is performed as described above, and after the ID is confirmed, data is transmitted to the center and, if necessary, data is received from the center. <Processing at the center> Next, the CPU installed in the center computer
The processing at 91 is carried out at customs in accordance with FIGS. 15 to 17. (a) F1 to F7 key processing (Fig. 15) The CPU 91
Processing is started by connecting the power supply, and first, environment settings for the modem, printer, etc. are executed (561). Thereafter, the following modes are set or the following processes are executed in accordance with input operations of the respective key switches FI to F7 on the keyboard 93. - F1 key operation (563; YES) Sets the reception mode for model registration (S65). That is, new registrations such as model name, number of element data items, name of each element data, standard darkness value of each element data, standard threshold value of each counter, etc. are accepted. - F2 key operation (S67; YES) Sets the user mask registration reception mode (S69). That is, new registrations such as user name, address, phone number, 2 model names, 1 model number, scheduled call date and time, etc. are accepted. Also, DTID
automatically set. - F3 key operation (S71; YES) Displays the trouble status (373). That is, the user information (user name, address, telephone number, model name) of the copying machine to which the trouble was reported, the date and time of occurrence, etc. are displayed on the display 92 together with the details of the trouble. Note that the number of troubles is always displayed in the corner of the display 92, regardless of the operation of the F3 key. - F4 key operation (S75; YES) Displays the warning status (S77). That is, the user information of the copying machine for which the warning was issued is displayed on the display 92 together with the content of the warning. Note that the number of warnings is always displayed at the corner of the display 92, regardless of the operation of the F4 key. - F5 key operation (S79; YES) Displays the unreceived status (581). That is, the display 92 displays user information of a copying machine that does not make a scheduled call even after a predetermined scheduled call time. Note that the number of unreceived messages is always displayed at the corner of the display 92, regardless of the operation of the F4 key. - F6 key operation (583; YES) enters user data display mode (S85). That is, when a user is selected, user information is displayed on the display 92. Also, when you select a submenu,
The count values of various counters (total counter, paper size counter, JAM counter, trouble counter, PM counter) and element data of the user copying machine are displayed by month or by item.・F7 key ~ Loss of production (387; Y, ES) Print out the invoice (S89). For example, the billed amount is calculated based on the count value of the total counter and a predetermined calculation formula, and the blink 94 is activated to print it out. (b) Interrupt processing (Figs. 16 and 17) The CPU 91
Receives an incoming call from a communication line by interrupt processing, and
The received data is subjected to predetermined processing (S91). First, when an interruption occurs due to an incoming call from the communication line, D
Receive TID (S 901>. Next, the DTID received in 5901 is provisional -21
Determine whether or not D. As a result, if the ID is provisional (3903; YES), the official ID and initial setting data are sent to the data terminal side (5905). Also, if the ID received in step 5901 is the temporary ID
If it is not D, that is, if it is an official ID, (S
903; No), data reception processing is performed (5911). Also, if a communication error occurs (S907; Y
ES), on the condition that the number of occurrences of the error is within a predetermined number (3921; YES), a retransmission of the pig is requested (5923), and the process returns to step 5901. In addition, if the number of times communication errors occur exceeds the predetermined number, (59)
21; No>, the communication line with the pig terminal side is disconnected (S913). In addition, when there is no communication error (3907; No) and communication with the pig terminal side is completed (S909; YE
S) After disconnecting the communication line with the data terminal (S913), perform aggregation by item and month (S915), and create data for screen display according to operator selection.
). As described above, the CPU 41 of the copying machine, the CPU I of the pig terminal, and the CPU 91 of the center perform processing, and the main system that connects each user and the center, which is the administrator, through a communication line is controlled.

【Effect of the invention】

As described above, the present invention is a copying machine management device that holds a preliminary ID and a temporary ID, and executes the first communication upon installation in a user copying machine after mutual confirmation using the temporary ID. According to the present invention, there is no need for the user to input an ID at the time of installation, and input errors are prevented. Moreover, the time required for installation is also shortened. It is also possible to include official ID data in the initial setting data sent from the management center at the time of installation.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a system in which the embodiment device is used, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration of the system, FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the operation switch of the embodiment device, and FIG.
The figure is an explanatory diagram of the operation panel of the copying machine to which the embodiment device is connected, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the structure of data transmitted from the copying machine to the embodiment device, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the processing of FIG. 7 to 14 are flowcharts showing the processing in the control CPU of the embodiment device, in which FIG. 7 is the main routine, FIG. 8 is the initial setting processing subroutine, and FIG. 9 is the element data reception/data 10 shows a trouble call determination subroutine, FIG. 11 shows a warning call determination subroutine, FIG. 12 shows a PM call determination subroutine, FIG. 13 shows a pear-shaped processing subroutine, and FIG. 14 shows a beam dial time processing subroutine. 15 to 17 are flowcharts showing the processing by the control CPU of the computer of the management center connected to the embodiment device via the communication line network, and FIG. 15 is the main part of the main routine, and FIG. 16 is is interrupt processing, 17th
The figure shows details of the interrupt processing. 1sonhi' f -99-Oga/1DT), 41. Copy machine, 90...center computer. 11... DT CPU, 41... Copy machine CPU, 91
... Center CPL DIP-3WI ~ DIP-3W7... DIP switch. 52... DT side modem, 72... Center side modem, 5
3... DT side telephone, 73... Center side telephone.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A copying machine management device that is connected to a central control device of a control center via a communication line and performs data communication for copying machine management, and that has provisional ID data for mutual identification with the central control device. A setting means, a means for holding the set provisional ID data, and a means for storing the provisional ID data through a communication line when installed in a copying machine to be managed.
an initial confirmation means that performs mutual confirmation with the central management device using data; a control means that performs initial setting processing based on initial setting data transmitted from the central management device after mutual confirmation using the provisional ID data; A copying machine management device having: (2) In claim 1, the setting means and the holding means are composed of a plurality of DIP switches, and the initial setting data includes formal ID data for mutual identification with the central control device from next time onwards. , copy machine management device.