JPS59186095A - Voice alarm for copying machine or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a device that gives audible warning of abnormal operation, failure, etc. of a copying machine or the like.

A device has already been proposed that issues an audio warning depending on the mode in the event of a malfunction or abnormal operation of a flame plate copying machine.

However, this is a single audio warning.

As the frequency of warnings increases, the operator feels uncomfortable, and since the warnings have the same content, no further information can be provided. In order to solve these drawbacks, for example, if you try to output audio to notify all information from the beginning, it will take time to output all the contents, and the amount of information at one time will be large, making it difficult for the operator to There are problems such as getting confused.

Purpose The present invention solves the above-mentioned drawbacks and provides a copying machine, etc., which selects and outputs several types of warnings depending on the frequency of occurrence of failures and abnormal operations, thereby prompting the operator to take appropriate actions. The purpose of this project is to provide a voice warning device.

Configuration The configuration of the present invention will be described below based on one embodiment.

FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of the present invention, and 1 to 4 are occurrence item determination means for classifying operational abnormalities and failure modes, 1 is a jam, 2 is a toner end, 3 is an oil end, and 4 is another. It shows jam detection elements, and these detection elements obtain signals for checking abnormal operations and failures. 5 is a control board, and the control board 5 includes a CP.
A U and a memory are provided to check input signals from the detection elements 1 to 4, judge and classify abnormalities and failures, and store the data in the memory. In addition, the control board 5 compares the data of the abnormality and failure mode that has occurred up to that point stored in the memory with the abnormality and failure mode at that time, and outputs the data. Select the content of the audio warning to be issued.

The content of the audio warning selected by the control board 5 is sent to the audio board 6 as selection data. In the audio board 6,
For example, a sound output device 7 such as a speaker outputs a sound according to the sent selection data to call the operator's attention. In addition, 8 is data input means such as sensor manual power and key manual power, 9 is SQL, motor, power pack, C
This is data output means such as L.

FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 show the CP in the control board.
This is a diagram showing the relationship between U and memory, where 10 is a sensor signal, 1
1 is an output signal, 12 is a CPU, 13 is a non-volatile memory, 1
3a is a C-MOS, and C-MOS is used instead of the nonvolatile memory 13.
When using the MO813a, the backup power supply 14 is connected as shown in FIG.

Next, as an example, an operation for detecting a jam will be described. FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart of fixing jam processing. In step S1, the control board 5 determines whether a fixing jam has occurred based on detection signals from the detection elements 1 to 4. Next, step S according to the flow of [rYE]
Proceed to step 2 to store the jam data in the memory. Next, in step S3, the fixing jam data in the memory is retrieved and its frequency of occurrence is checked. If it is determined that the frequency of occurrence is low, the process proceeds to step S4 following the flow of rYESJ, where the CPU sends output data of "Fixing jam" to the audio board. If it is determined in step S3 that the frequency of occurrence is not low, the process proceeds to step Ss following the flow of rNOJ, where it is determined whether the frequency of occurrence is moderate, and if it is moderate, rYE
Proceed to step S6 according to the flow of SJ, and here the output data of ``Fixing jam. Please check silicone oil.'' is sent from the CPU to the audio board.

If it is determined in step S5 that the occurrence frequency is not medium, "N
Proceed to step S7 according to the flow of "O", and here the CPU sends the output data of "Fixing jam. Please call a service person as it is abnormal." to the audio board.

As described above, the content of the output voice is changed depending on the frequency of occurrence of fixing jams, and appropriate warnings are given to the operator.

Note that the audio content does not have to be particularly as described above, but the output content must be changed depending on the frequency of occurrence. In other words, if fixing jams occur infrequently, a light warning output will be output, if the frequency of occurrence is moderate, a voice will be output to urge you to check the machine, and if the frequency of occurrence is high, a strong warning output will be issued to call for a service person. is necessary. Furthermore, it is also possible to connect a display device to the CPU so that the selection data sent from the CPU is outputted as voice and displayed at the same time. In other words, in case of abnormal operation, failure mode is jam, abnormal operation, failure mode is from toner near end to toner end, or abnormal operation, failure mode is from fixing silicon oil near end to end, etc., the contents are output as audio. The information may be displayed on the display at the same time as the information is displayed.

As is clear from the above explanation, according to the present invention, the content of the audio to be output is selected according to the frequency of occurrence of abnormal operation or failure, so first, it is possible to detect a single abnormal operation or failure. gives a simple warning and urges the operator to quickly perform post-processing, then if the frequency of occurrence increases to a certain extent, prompts the operator to take precautions such as checking the machine, and if the occurrence frequency increases further, it is better not to use it. If it is determined that this is the case, the operator can be prompted to take a process such as calling a serviceman, and the operator can be made to appropriately perform a process according to the frequency of occurrence of the abnormal operation or failure.

Furthermore, if the information is displayed along with audio output, it will be easier for the operator to respond.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 2 and 3 are diagrams showing the relationship between the CPU and memory,
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the present invention. 1.2, 3.4... Occurrence item determination means, 5... Control board, 6... Audio board, 7... Audio output means,
8...Input data, 9...Output data, 10...
Sensor signal, 11--Output signal, 12-CPU, 1
3.13a-Memory. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 1

Claims (1)

[Claims] In an audio warning device for audibly notifying an operator of operational abnormalities and failure modes of a copying machine, etc., an occurrence item discriminating means for classifying operational abnormalities and failure modes, and an occurrence frequency of each item classified by the occurrence item discriminating means and a storage means for storing the occurrence frequency and number of occurrences, means for selecting an audio signal to be output based on the occurrence item and frequency of occurrence, and means for outputting audio based on the selected signal, and the frequency of occurrence of abnormal operation or failure in the same mode. An audio warning device for a copying machine, etc., characterized by changing an output audio signal depending on the situation.