JPS62275277A - Copy quantity counting controller for copying machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To take a copy at any time and to eliminate a wait time by connects a controller which incorporates an insertion part for a magnetic card where a name, a department, etc., are recorded, a magnetic card reader, and a computer for allowing a copying machine to be used and recording and totalizing the quantity of copies to the copying machine. CONSTITUTION:The magnetic stripe card (magnetic card) where the name and department of a card holder are recorded is inserted into the controller 3 through a magnetic card insertion slit 6. The controller 3 incorporates the magnetic card reader and the microcomputer (one-bard microcomputer) which enables the copying machine 1 to operate when the magnetic card is inserted and also records and totalize the quantity of copies taken by the copying machine 1. Individual totalization is enable, not to mention departmental totalization, and further the name recorded on the magnetic card and said quantity of copies are displayed on a display part 8.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] 3. Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application! #) The present invention relates to a device for counting and controlling the number of copies of a copying machine.

(Prior Art) The number of sheets used in a conventional copier is counted by using a magnetic counter (c) in the socket dibl of the copier [al] as shown in FIG.
This was done by inserting lk and nζ.

Therefore, the counter fcl is owned by each department,
ω, 4 User B was making copies by carrying a power counter (C1).The number of copies was tallied by the person in charge checking the numbers on the counters in each department about once a month. It was

In the figure (dl is the power switch).

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) Therefore, in the conventional system, only the number of copies for each department can be counted, and the number of copies used by each individual cannot be determined.

In addition, when tallying the number of copies, the person in charge has to go around the counter displays in each department and subtract the number of copies used in the previous month from the number of copies used this month &1, which is labor intensive.

Furthermore, even if there are multiple copiers, each department usually has one counter, so while a person in the same department is making copies, even if other copiers are available, the person using the counter will not be able to make copies. have to wait until the end.

Furthermore, it is necessary for each department to decide where to place the counter, and if you forget to place the counter in a place other than the designated place, the next person who wants to use it will have to look around for it.
Furthermore, there is a possibility that the counter may be used illegally without permission (an unsuccessful means to solve the problem).
It has a built-in magnetic card that records your name, department, etc., a magnetic card insertion section, a magnetic cart reader, a copying machine, and a built-in microcomputer that records the number of copies. It is characterized by a controller that is connected to the copier, and for its intended purpose, the copier can be used by individuals at any time, and it is possible to tally the number of sheets used not only by the department to which they belong, but also by individuals. An object of the present invention is to provide a copy number counting control device for a copying machine.

(Function) Since the present invention is configured as described above, when a magnetic card is inserted into the magnetic card insertion portion of the controller, the name and affiliation of the user of the card are displayed by the magnetic card reader of the controller. At the same time, the number of past copies is displayed by the microcomputer.

When the copying machine is operated in this state to make the required copies, the number of copies is counted by the microcomputer of the controller.

When copying is completed and the magnetic card is removed from the controller, the number of copies is recorded for each user.

Note that the total number of copies is calculated using the controller connected to the controller via a communication connector. - carried out by a sonal computer.

(Example) The present invention will be described below with reference to the illustrated embodiments.

(1) is the copier, and (2) is the counter socket installed on the copier (1), to which the end socket (5) of the cable (4) connected to the controller (3), which will be described later, is connected. It has become so.

The controller (3) stores the name of each individual;
A magnetic stripe card (hereinafter referred to as a magnetic card) on which the affiliation is recorded is configured to be inserted through a magnetic card insertion slot (6), and the controller (3) has the magnetic card league and the magnetic card. It has a built-in microcomputer (one-board microcomputer) that enables the operation of the copying machine (1) when the copying machine (1) is inserted, and records and tallies the number of copies made by the copying machine (fl). It is configured so that not only the department to which it belongs can be counted, but also individual counts can be made, and the name recorded on the magnetic cart 9 and the number of copies are displayed on the display section (8).
is configured to be displayed.

In the figure, (8) is a communication connector.

Since the illustrated embodiment is configured as described above, in use, when a magnetic card is inserted into the magnetic card slot (6) of the controller (3), the user's name and affiliation are recorded by the microcomputer. These are displayed on the display section (7), and the number of past copies is also displayed on the display section (7).

In this state, when you press the copy button on the copier (1) to make copies, the computer counts the number of copies, and
It is displayed on the display section (7).

When copying is completed, the magnetic card is removed from the controller (3), and at this time the number of copies is recorded in the microcomputer for each user.

Further, the counting is performed by a personal computer installed in the communication connector (8). It is.

Note that if the controller has a built-in printer, it is easy to print out the tally table. It is also possible to omit the cable and integrate the plug (5) and controller (3).

According to the above-mentioned embodiment, since each individual owns a magnetic card, copies can be made at any time, and an available copying machine can be used, eliminating waiting time. This will ensure that unauthorized use of the device is prevented. In addition, the number of copies is counted not only by department but also by individual, thereby reducing the burden on the person in charge of counting the number of copies.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to embodiments, the present invention is, of course, not limited to the embodiments, and can be modified in various ways without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the controller can be composed of an old personal computer and a magnetic league instead of a one-board microcomputer, and the present device can be installed inside the copier.

(Effects of the Invention) According to the present invention, as described above, the magnetic card insertion section and the magnetic cart a IJ in which the name, newspaper department, etc. are printed.
A controller with a built-in microcomputer that records and tallies the number of copies is connected to the copier, and a magnetic card is inserted into the controller to make copies and tally the number of copies. Since the magnetic card is individually owned, copies can be made at any time, eliminating the need to search for an electromagnetic counter each time a copy is made, as in the past, and using an empty copying machine. can be used, eliminating waiting time.

According to the present invention, the number of sheets used by each individual as well as by department can be automatically tallied, and unnecessary copying can be suppressed by counting the number of sheets used by each individual.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, copying is performed only by using a magnetic card, so unless the magnetic card is lost,
No unauthorized use will occur.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a copy number counting control device for a copying machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a conventional one-shot machine. (1)...Copier (2)...Counter socket (3)...Controller (41...Cable (i''i)...Socket (6)...Magnetic cart 9 insertion slot (7)...Display section (8)...
Communication connector agent Patent attorney Shige Okamoto 2 other people

Claims (1)

[Claims] It is connected to a copier that has a built-in magnetic card that records your name, department, etc., a magnetic card insertion section, a magnetic card reader, and a microcomputer that enables the use of the copier and records and totals the number of copies. What is claimed is: 1. A copy number counting control device for a copier, comprising: a controller;