JPS5981964A - Picture processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve operability with a simple constitution by providing a two- key system with an input means which indicates only the setting of a high-order value among set values of the numbers of copies individually. CONSTITUTION:When an addition switch 11 or subtraction switch 10 is pressed while a high-order digit switch 8 is closed, only a high-order value of the number of copies is set according to the time of the depression and displayed on a high- order digit display device 7-2. When the switch 11 or 10 is pressed while the switch 8 is open, the number of copies starting at the low-order value up to a maximum value or starting at the set value up to a minimum value is set according to the time of the depression and displayed on the display part 7-2 or 7-1. Consequently, the operability of a two-key type picture processor is improved.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus such as a copying machine or a facsimile machine, and particularly to an improved means for setting the number of continuous recordings of the same image. PRIOR ART Conventionally, the main method for setting the number of copies (number of recorded sheets) in image processing devices such as copy 4a has been a dial type using a mechanical mechanism. With this trend, electronic settings are being replaced due to their improved quality in terms of cost performance, design, and operability.This electronic setting means generally uses keys that correspond to numerical values from 0 to 8. The number of copies was set by breaking down the switch, the so-called numeric keypad, and displaying a numerical value corresponding to the human input signal from the numeric keypad on the display. There was a problem that the image processing devices, such as copying machines, were either superior in terms of ease of use or expensive.Also, since image processing devices such as copying machines are considerably more expensive than other Jlf a m devices, their cost In order to meet market demands, it is required to reduce the decrement by 1Δ as much as possible.Therefore, the conventional numeric keypad has been designed with two keys: a key inch for setting and counting the number of sheets, and a key inch for calculating the set number of sheets. A so-called 2-key one-way electronic copy number jQ setting means has been proposed in which the number of copies is set using an input key.In this two-key one-way setting means, the cost increase is reduced by the reduced switch part. This has brought about advantages such as improved reliability due to a reduction in the number of parts, simplification of the wiring, and simplification of the control program.However, the biggest disadvantage of such conventional two-key one-way type is that Its operability is considerably inferior to that of the one-way numeral type.For example, when setting the so-called number of copies using the addition ω key switch, 1: t')j-'
Generally, the speed at which the number of sheets is added is limited to 3 to 4 sheets per second.If the speed is higher than this, the adding operation must be stopped at the desired number of sheets.Operation-1: 1. +41 't
It becomes k. Therefore, when setting the maximum number of sheets of 88 sheets, which is carried out on ordinary copying machines, etc., with a 2-key one-way system,
Even if we take the above-mentioned maximum speed of 4 sheets/sec, which is considered to be the 2nd limit for operation, it takes about 0.3 seconds to press and release one key switch, so
It takes at least 0.3+99/4=25.05 seconds to set the number of sheets W. On the other hand, if you want to set 99 sheets using the numeric key system, you only need to touch the key twice, so the number is approximately 0.3
It can be done in X2=0.6 seconds. Therefore, the ratio of the time required for the internal method is 25.05 ÷ 0.6
#42, and when setting the maximum number of sheets, the 2-key, 1-key type will require 4246 hours compared to the 1-key, 1-key type. The number-of-copy setting means has the drawback of extremely lowering the operability compared to the one-way type.Objective The object of the present invention is to eliminate the two consecutive disadvantages, The object of the present invention is to provide a two-key one-way type image processing device that has a simple configuration and improves operability by providing a manual means for individually instructing only the two-way value. EXAMPLES Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings. ip, (The figure shows an example of the external appearance of the image processing apparatus of the present invention, where 1 is a mounting, 1 is a main body, 2 is an operation r placed in a part of the main body l; 1 (, 3 is an original) a manuscript table on which to place the
4 is a paper feed cassette storing a paper feeder (t');
8 is a paper ejection tray for storing the transfer paper after finishing with double+rJ.
is a photosensitive drum (photoreceptor) that receives and develops the original image light scanned by the optical system and transfers it. Please refer to the configuration example, where 7-1 is double 1), 'Display the lower value (/ly small digit) of the 4 number of sheets setting value]・Phase display section, 7-2 is Ancestor + 7. 1st place among the number setting immortals (most) -
digit) to display 1J: 4s” in the digit table > IK section, 8 is the -l 2I)' Selectively press and hold the I value setting 1-I\"14'n switch, 9 is It is a clear switch. Display section 7-1 by clear switch 8e+11"t
And set the number of copies output and displayed in 7-2 to the predetermined minimum number of copies ('M' in this example)!
, IJ can be replaced. IO is a subtraction switch that sets the number of copies by adjusting the number of copies, and 11 is an addition switch that sets the number of copies by adjusting the number of copies. If the addition switch 11 or the change switch 10 is pressed while the switch is left in the closed state, only the top 11 whites of the number of copies will be revoked. ”-(+, If you press Add 11ffl 39 switch lO or II without pressing 4-line switch 8, the number of copies starts from the lower value and goes up to the maximum jil'j, or the setting The number of copies starting from the value up to the minimum value is set. 12 is a copy switch that instructs the opening of the copying operation.
Nozu! An example of the schematic configuration of the section is shown, where l is the line for various necessary calculations fa:ll.
+ Main body, Capo I, I, INT and l
]1~1]2 etc. +ii for input capo-1・■
Input signals from each JΦ main key input arm 12 of the operating section 2 described above, each JΦ sensor (not shown), microswitch (not shown), etc. are supplied. One tram clock pulse, which detects the displacement of the photosensitive drum 6, is supplied to the INT. A clock pulse from an oscillator is supplied to the clock input terminal CLOCK. Motor, lamp, crystal 1 (not shown)
(The i number is output from the output port 01 to drive control A for the various loads of the 2nd circuit '3), and is sent to the display t41 7-1 and 7.
The outputs 1,11 to -2 are delivered from output ports O1 and 03. In this case, the display drive 4-1"'3 must be powered by the key 10 or 11 of the addiJ & 3Q switch.
Display unit via 2 to 7 bit data bus? , -1 or 7-2, Yζ), and depending on the key of the digit filler 8, i1, deaf1, etc., the drive value ℃ is displayed in which table λJ<Wli? -1 or 7-2 or @iln control signals are provided from output port 03 to displays i'fl+7-1 and 7-2 via a 2-bit data bus. Next, referring to the flow diagram 1 of εI'lJ4 diagram, the multiple '7j° sheets i! in the control h11ζ';14 of FIG. Control of setting force Z An example of operation will be explained. After turning on the L key and performing the necessary initial settings (initialization and drum heating), the system waits until the key is pressed from the operation section 2. Depending on the key press, the number of copies is set as shown in the figure. First, in step 100, C from clear switch 9 is pressed.
(Clear) 11) Determine whether or not the scratch guard is attached, and if it is fixed, the setting value for the number of copies (hereinafter simply referred to as the 1,9 fixed value) is set in step 101 in this example. 4. Reset to 1'° for the minimum 7,9 sheets, and check whether the copy switch 12 is activated at the next step 102.4.・Determine if it is, and if the determination is negative, return to the original state and wait until the next key manpower is available. Therefore, even if the clear switch 8 is pressed, the set value of the number of copies can be reset to the 11*small set value of 1°'. If step 100 is a negative judgment, in step 103, it is determined by +11 whether or not the 10, (☆1.) - number from the 1st row switch 8 is received (=1), and if it is an affirmative judgment. Further, in step 104, the force 11 calculation switcher 11 receives the ■i1, number (hereinafter referred to as a positive signal).
is received (= J is determined whether it is rejected or not. If step 104 is a portrait determination, in the next step 105 "-" - The display content of the digit display section 7-2 is the maximum value in this example. Determine whether or not the angle is 8°.If step 105 is affirmative, nothing is executed, so step 102
1) If there is no star I signal, it will wait until the next key power is available.If step 105 is negative, proceed to step 10.
6 Move on to the set value of ``Second Place Senn (Yi 1, n < 8)
After adding (incrementing) +"i" to step 102, it is determined whether there is a star) <71, and if it is redundant or not, the process from step +00 is repeated. Therefore, "-digit digit switch 8 is closed!" If you hold down the assist switch II while making it a tiger, at the time you press it, it will change to Inl1; and the display will change to Shizuka (+7t)
'J°°' upper position n is added by 3'J movement, ・5
-, and is displayed on the 14-line display 7-2. If step 104 is negative, step 10
At step 7, is the θ signal (hereinafter referred to as minus sign 1) from the subtraction switch 10 received?1-1
If it is determined to be ``J'', do nothing and after the judgment W of step 102, return to the original position and wait until the next key is available. Step 107 is 1! If j is definite, in the next step 1013 -1 - digit table small 2r>
Determine whether the table sub-contents in 7-2 is 0', which is the minimum value in this example, and if it is a negative determination, do nothing and proceed to step 1.
After the determination process of 02, the process returns to the original state and waits until the next key force is available. If step 108 is a negative judgment, proceed to step 108,

[ci n C
However, after incrementing (decrementing) -"l" from n>0), the process returns to normal through the determination process in step 102.
The process from step 100 is repeated. Therefore, if you hold down the decrease 39 switch 1O with the - place switch 8 in the closed state 7Thj, the press -t-tv! According to the I-interval, the L position Ifi from the table>l\ value to the minimum value ゛0゛
n is determined to be d by the subtraction operation, and is displayed on the upper H+ display 7-2. If you do not press the second digit switch 8, step 103 described in iij will be a negative determination, so step 11
jumps to 0, determines whether the +1.4 of the addition switch 11 is on or not, and if it is a portrait determination, at step 1, the display content of the lower digit display 7-2 is 9. Then, it is determined whether or not the display content of the lower digit display 7-1 is 8. That is, if an affirmative determination is made that the display content is "'88", which is the maximum set number of sheets in this example, the process proceeds to step 102 to determine the presence or absence of a start signal without executing anything. However, if step 1.11 is an appraisal judgment, proceed to the next step 112, add +"1" to the set value (set number of sheets) (i.e., m<88), and then make the judgment in step 102. After the processing, it returns to the original state and repeats the processing from step 100. Therefore, while the upper digit switch 8 remains open, that is, the upper digit switch 8
If you press the addition switch 11 without pressing , a maximum of 1tli"99" will be added from the display ifi according to the time you press it.
Settings up to (+l'j m is set by oil conversion operation,
is set and displayed on the display devices 7-2 and 7-1. If step 110 is a negative determination, step 113) is performed, and it is determined whether the minus A divination symbol from the 7-component switch 10 is turned off, and if it is a negative determination, nothing is done. The system returns to the original state after passing through the determination process in step 102 without making any actual decisions, and waits until the next key force is available. If step 113 is affirmative, step 1. Bu114
In -, the display content of the digit display 7-2 is 0°°,
Then, it is determined whether or not the contents of the display bar of the to-digit digit display 7-1 are "l". In other words, if it is affirmatively determined that the display is ``content'' or the minimum set number of sheets in this example is ``'1°'', the process proceeds to step 102 to determine the presence or absence of a start signal without executing anything CI'6L However, if the determination in step 114 is negative, the process proceeds to the first step 115 and the setting step 4 m
After subtracting -"i" from C, m> 1), the process returns to the original state through the determination process in step 102, and repeats the process from step 1OO. Therefore, if you hold down the decrease 3♀ switch IO without pressing the upper digit switch, the set value m from the display value to the minimum hti ``l'' will be set arbitrarily according to the trial calculation operation according to the time you hold it down. and display 7-2
and? -1 is displayed. Furthermore, if the copy inch 12 is pressed after setting the number of sheets by such an operation, the transfer paper in the cassette 4 is transferred to the photoreceptor 6, and the original on the document table 3 is scanned by the optical system. A series of copying operations is started and displays 7-2 and 7
The original image is continuously copied by the set number of sheets set to -1. For example, when setting 88 sheets according to this embodiment, 1.
: I<t, 4fi' switch 8 and addition switch 11
This can be done with two touch operations: setting the toe position by pressing and dodging at the same time, and setting the lower in value using only the assist switch 11. Since the do position +/i starts from 1°', In order to make the comparison conditions the same as in the example, the addition speed is 1 second and 4 images are taken, and the time for one copy is 0.3 seconds.The number of 11ρ large repeats in this example is reduced to 1. The time required is (〕, 3
x2 +8/4 +8/4 = 4.85 seconds. Therefore, when comparing the case of this embodiment with the case of the conventional two-key and one-key type, when the maximum number of sheets is set, the operation time is reduced to 1/8, which is extremely shortened. In addition, in this example, it only takes 4.85 seconds to set the maximum number of sheets, so it is practical.
;'1 - 4U in 111 hours within the acceptable operating time:
TJ: The number of sheets can be set, the cost is significantly reduced, and the reliability of the four-way system is achieved.Then, it becomes much more efficient than the conventional ten-key card type, and can meet the needs of society. . Effects - 1 - As explained above, according to the present invention, since an input means for instructing the setting of the upper digit in the two-key one-way system is provided, the operability is significantly improved. J, and can fully replace the conventional numeric keypad type. In addition, in the present invention, if you press the trial switch when the set number of sheets is the minimum value, the set number will change to the maximum (+rt to 9), and if you continue to press the 7 stealth switch, it will change to the maximum of 7. It is also suitable to reduce the initial value by 1° from (1), and in the case of 7, the setting operation IIJr with a value close to the maximum (1rI) is reduced by 1 (1).

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 shows an example of an image processing apparatus according to the present invention.
Figure 2 shows an example of the configuration of the operating section, and is a top view of the main parts.
')'S Figure 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration example of the control section, and Figure 4 is a flow IΔ showing an example of its control operation. l...Device main body 2...Operation unit, 3...Original table, 4...Cassette, 5...i-ray, 13...1-Δ light body, 7-1... Digit display section. 7-2...-1] Digit display section. 8..."-shinn4i) switch, 8...Clear switch. lO...acupuncture or switch, 11...addition switch, 12...copy switch, 01...1iill 1Jl11 part, 1, INT
, CLOCK...Enter Kapo-I・1.01.02,0
3...Output port.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] l) A first manual means for setting the number of copies in at least two digits by an addition process according to the suppression time, and a subtraction process for the number of copies in 11j according to the suppression time. In an image processing apparatus having a second input means for setting the number according to 1] I, when operated together with the first or second input means, selectively setting only the number digit of the number of copies. An image processing device characterized by comprising a third manual means for generating images. 2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second input means is capable of switching from an 11☆ small setting value to a maximum setting value during operation thereof.