JPS5934554A - Individual controller for number of copies of copying machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve individual control performance for the number of copies, by providing a means for storing the set numbers of copies by user numbers and the total number of copies, and inhibiting copying operation when the total number of copies attains to the set number of copies. CONSTITUTION:When 3 is turned on and cards 10 are inserted into 11, card numbers are stored in areas Z1, Z2-Zn of a nonvolatile memory NVM16 and further, 1 is operated after 3 is turned on to set the permissible numbers of copies by card numbers. Then, the permissible numbers of copies are stored in areas Y1, Y2-Yn of the NVM16. A control part 12 judges registration and when the registration is performed, a copy-ready display is made; the copying operation is started after the desired number of copies is set, and the control part 12 integrates the number of copies to store the integrated value in areas K2, K3, or K4 of the NVM16 and also compares the integrated value with the set copy number values in the areas Y1, Y2, or Y3. Then, when the set copy number value corresponding to each card number coincides with the integrated copy value, the copying operation is inhibited to perform the individual control over the number of sheets accurately.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a device that controls copy operations based on predetermined user numbers and manages the number of copies for each user number, and particularly relates to a device that controls copy operations based on predetermined user numbers. Set the number of copies, add up the number of copies for each user number,
When this cumulative number of copies reaches the set number of copies,
The present invention relates to an individual copy number management device for a copying machine that prohibits copying operations.

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional copy number management device for a copying machine, for example, there is one that has a control section that inserts a card having a predetermined user number into a card insertion section and controls a copy operation based on the card information.

In the above configuration, a card is always required to operate the copier, so cards must be managed carefully (
For example, you can designate a card administrator and lend the card to each person who wants a copy, or make the card only available to a specific person.)
By doing this, you can manage the number of copies and limit the use of copying machines, so you can eliminate unnecessary copying and
Copying machines can be used efficiently to reduce operating costs.

However, in the conventional copy machine number management device, the number of copies is managed by card management, that is, the management method is to grasp the cumulative value of the number of copies made by using the card. Even if the total allowable number of copies (target value for managing the number of copies) is determined, there is a risk that it will not be followed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above, and includes a means for storing a set number of copies preset for each user number in order to ensure that the number of copies allowed is predetermined for each user number. , a copier having means for accumulating the number of copies for each user number and storing the cumulative number of copies, and prohibiting the copying operation when the cumulative number of copies reaches the set number of copies. The present invention provides a device for individually managing the number of copies per machine.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The individual copy number management device for a copying machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention, in which the individual copy number management device includes a group of operation switches such as a numeric keypad 1, a start switch 2, a registration switch 3, and a display section 4 (upper and lower rows 5 and 6).
(consisting of a console 9 with display dots 7 and 8 in each row) and a card 1 with a predetermined user number.
It is comprised of a card insertion section 11 into which 0 is inserted, and a control section 12.

The control unit 12 includes a CPU 13, a ROM 14, and a RAM 1.
5. A microcomputer consisting of an NVM (non-volatile memory) 16, an input interface 7 ace 17, an output interface 18, etc., which receives operation command signals from the console 9, signals from the card insertion section 11, status signals from various sensors 19, etc. is transmitted through the input signal line 20 or 21, subjected to predetermined processing, and outputted as a control signal to the console 9 and various controlled objects 24 through the output signal line 22 or 23. The NVM 16 in the control unit 12 includes:
As shown in Figure 7g2, there are areas Zl, Z, ... Zn where the cliffs of each card are stored, and an area Kl where the number of copies is stored corresponding to the black color of each card. ,・
...T(area YII for storing n and the number of copies per copy setting value
Y.

...Yn is assigned.

In the above configuration, the number of copies set for each card is
It is preset by the following procedure, and each setting value is NVM
16 recorded.

Turn on the registration switch 3 and insert the card 10 into the card insertion section 1
Put it in 1. As a result, the card shop is stored in the areas zi 1z, . . . Zn of the NVM 16. Furthermore, after turning on the registration switch 3 (second time turning on), the user operates the numeric keypad 1 to set the permissible number of copies that is predetermined for each card grave being inserted. As a result, the area Yt + Y @... where the allowable number of copies is NVM 16 is created.
Stored in Yn.

The above operation is performed for each card, and the set number of copies for each card is stored in the NVM 16.

Next, the Sicobee operation will be explained with reference to the 7g-chart in FIG. In the same figure, a case is shown in which three types of cards with graves A, B, or C are used.

When the card 10 is inserted into the card insertion section 11, the control section 1
2, it is determined whether the card in use is registered or not. If the black color of the inserted card 10 is registered, the control unit 12 displays a display indicating that the copy operation is possible (displays the set number of copies per copy and the total copy value corresponding to card A on the display units 5 and 6, respectively). , and display dots 7 and 8 flash)
After setting the desired number of copies (this operation is performed using the numeric keypad 1, the display section 5 displays the new copy number instead of the set number of copies and the total copy value). When the number of copies reaches zero (the display on the display section 6 becomes zero), the start switch 2 is operated to start the p copy operation. The copying operation is performed in the same manner as in a known copying machine, and in response to this, the control unit 12 adds up the number of copies and stores the integrated value in NVM 1.
6 area KIIeK8 or 4 (Kg corresponds to card AA, 2 corresponds to card AB, and 2 corresponds to card AC, respectively), and always stores this integrated value and area Y1+Y8 or Y
4 (Y2 is car FA A, KB is card ABs
K4 compares the settings (corresponding to each card AC) with the one-sheet value, and when the set copy-one-sheet value and the total copy value match for each card, copy operations are prohibited and the respective values are displayed. Displayed in sections 5 and 6. This prohibited state cannot be canceled unless the card 10 is changed or the set number of copies corresponding to the inserted card A is changed.

Similarly, in the above embodiment, an example using cards has been described, but the same effects as in the embodiment can be obtained even if the card method is not used.

For example, the control unit 1 sends a copy work completion signal to the console 9.
2. In a copier equipped with a copy end key that is input to NVM, the registration number and the number of copies set for each registration number are
16, and prior to the copy operation,
The user may specify the registration number using the numeric keypad 1, and during the copy operation, the control unit 12 may execute the same calculation as in the above embodiment for each registration number.

Then, by operating the copy end key at the end of the copying process and realizing a state in which copying operations are disabled until a new registration number is specified, the number of copies can be individually managed in the same way as with the card usage method. be able to.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display section 4 is shown as having upper and lower sections 5 and 6, but the present invention is not limited to this.
It may be a display section of a known copying machine.

As explained above, according to the individual copy number management device for a copying machine according to the present invention, there is provided a means for storing a set number of copies set in advance for each user number, and a means for storing the number of copies set in advance for each user number. and means for storing the cumulative number of copies, and when the cumulative number of copies reaches the set number of copies, the copying operation is prohibited. To ensure that the permissible number of copies is adhered to and to realize individual management of the number of copies.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the configuration of an apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the contents of NVM of the control unit in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the apparatus shown in FIG. Explanation of symbols 1...Numeric keypad, 2...Start switch, 3...
・Registration switch, 4... Display section, 5, 6... Display section, 7° 8... Display dot, 9... Console, 10
... Card, 11... Card insertion section, 12... Control section, 13... CPU, 14... ROM, 15...
・RAM, 16... Hatawara, 17... Input interface, 18... Output interface, 19...
Various sensors, 20.21... Input signal line, 22.23
...Output signal line, 24...Each controlled object. Patent applicant Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. Agent Patent attorney Shin Matsubara 2

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A copying machine comprising a control unit that controls copy operations based on a predetermined user number in addition to operation command signals input from a console and status signals from various sensors, wherein the control unit controls each means for storing a set number of copies preset for each user number; and means for accumulating the number of copies for each user number and storing the cumulative number of copies; When the number reaches one,
A copy number individual management device for a copying machine characterized by prohibiting copying operations.