JPS6296960A - Copying device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To detect the copy size and the number of copies by using an IC card and setting the allowable number of copies on the IC card. CONSTITUTION:When a card 1 is inserted to an insertion part 4 and a password number is inputted and required operation is performed, the number of copies set to an IC chip of the card is compared with a set number stored in a memory 6 by a comparator 9. If the numerical value in the IC chip is not zero, an output 12 is outputted and is supplied to a control part 8 and a copying part 10, and a prescribed voice output is generated from a voice synthesizing and output device 21 and a speaker 22. If the password number is correct and the output 12 is outputted, single or continuous copying is performed by operating an operation part 7; and each time one copy is obtained, a pulse is generated from a signal generator 11 to subtract one from the numerical value in the IC chip 2. Thus, the allowable number of copies is always updated and recorded on the card 1.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an improvement in a copying machine, and its feature is that each user (or group of users) has an
This relates to a copying machine that is used by inserting a C built-in card.

[Conventional technology]

Copying devices have become widespread in recent years and are often used in businesses. However, if the copying machine is used as desired, it will cost a lot of money.

Therefore, companies prepare counters for each department or line.
In many cases, the number of copies of each copy is added up to determine how many copies have been made in a month, for example.

[Problems that the invention aims to solve]

However, this does not indicate how many copies can be made simply by adding up the number of copies. Particularly in units such as departments or sections, one counter is used by many people rather than just one user, so even if you decide how many copies can be made, it will not always be possible to make copies. Therefore, with such a copying apparatus, it is difficult to adequately control the copying budget.

The present invention proposes a copying apparatus that overcomes the problems of the prior art.

[Means for solving problems]

In addition to using an industrial C card, the number of copies that can be made is set on the IC card so that copies can be made up to the set number. Furthermore, the number of copies for each copy size can be seen.

[Effect]

The subtraction function of IC' subtracts from the set number of copies each time a copy is made so that copies can be made until the number of remaining copies reaches zero, and the copy size and number of copies can be known.

FIG. 1 shows a built-in card having a counter function for the number of copies, which is a feature of the present invention. There is an embedded IC chip (2).

The engineering C-gup (2) is connected to input/output terminals (3) arranged in parallel on one side of the plastic plate, and is used to send and receive signals to and from the outside. and.

The counting function circuit therein is designed to subtract the number of copies each time from the initially set number of copies that can be made. In other words, it functions as a subtraction type counter. In addition to the counting function circuit, it also has a memory section M that stores the number of copies for each copy size.

The necessary number of the above-mentioned IC cards are prepared and distributed to each department or section for use. Therefore, not only the number of copies assigned to each of the nine copies or sections is different, but also an electric key means can be provided in the IC of each card.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the main parts of the copying apparatus of the present invention, and (4) is a card insertion portion into which the card (1) can be inserted. (5) is a connection part with the input/output terminal (3), which is electrically powered when a card is inserted.

(6) is a memory whose recorded contents can be changed, in which the set number of each card is recorded, and can be, for example, a RAM, a disk memory, or a magnetic tape. (7) is an operation unit equipped with a password input key K, which is a feature of the present invention, and the password is input by operating the key X with the card inserted. (8) A control unit equipped with a function C for checking the PIN number entered by Mori, (
9) is a comparator, <10 is a copying section, and αυ is a signal generator provided in the copying section, which outputs one pulse each time one sheet is copied.

clll is a speech synthesis output device connected to a comparator (91), and when the contents of the IC card are zero, it outputs "Fukusha dekimasu.", and converts it into speech through a speaker (company). If the number is zero, the number of copies that can be made is zero, so the message "Fukusha Dekimasen." is output.

(to) is a signal related to the copy size, which is generated from the signal generator 0υ, and the signal related to the copy size such as +A4 v )3+A5 is sent to the IC of the IC card via the control unit (8) and the connection unit (5). (2) Memory part M
K is given.

Next, the operation of the copying apparatus configured as described above will be explained.

Insert the card (fl) shown in Fig. 1 into the insertion section (4), operate the key K of the operation section (7) to input the PIN number and perform the necessary operations. The comparator (9) compares the number set in the IC chip with the set number stored in the memory (6), and if the value in the IC chip is not zero, an output α2 is output and the control unit (
8) and the copying unit 0[, and a predetermined audio output is generated from the audio synthesis output device QD and the speaker (c).

Also, it is checked whether the password inputted in the control section (8) is correct. As a result, copies are made one copy at a time or continuously by operating the operation unit (7) on the condition that the password is correct and the output (12) is generated.Then, each time a copy is made, a signal is A pulse is generated from the generator αυ and a value is subtracted into the engineering C chip (2) every time a pulse occurs.
), the number of copies that can be made is often updated and recorded. If the number of copies reaches zero on the card record (remaining number of copies available), a match signal is output from the comparator (9) and no more copies can be made.

If more copies are to be made, the contents of the memory must be updated and the card must be set again.

Because this invention works as described above, it is possible to accurately manage the budget for the number of copies, and even if the card is used by someone who does not know the PIN number (for example, a person from another department). Since the table can be copied easily, the number of copies of the table can be managed more accurately.

Incidentally, the gist of this invention is not to limit necessary copying (but to limit unnecessary copying).

By the way, in the above description, the case where the IC chip (2) is constituted by a counting function circuit that performs a subtraction operation is shown, but it may be one that performs an addition operation. In this case, the number of copies made will be accumulated on the IC chip, and once it matches the number set in the memo (January 6), it will no longer be possible to make copies. In addition, in the above embodiment, the count value of the card can be visually confirmed.

By connecting the display 03 to the connection part (5), the user can visually confirm the contents of the IC chip (21).

Note that FIGS. 3(A) and 3(B) show other embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 3(A) shows the voice synthesis output means a4.
It allows you to output the number of copies you have made, the number of copies you can make, or how many more copies you can make by voice.
A required output is produced from a speech synthesis circuit a connected to a connection section (5), a memory (6), and a control section (8), and the output is output as sound by a speaker ae. On the other hand, FIG. 3(B) shows a flicker means that blinks a lamp when the remaining number of copies remains, for example, 100.
It is composed of a control circuit αB, a flicker signal generating circuit a9, and a lamp (2) that performs a flickering operation. Therefore, when the number of copies reaches a certain number, the lamp will automatically flash to let you know how many more copies can be made.

By the way, in the embodiment, the voice synthesis output means α4, the voice synthesis output device r2D, and the speaker ■ are shown separately, but it goes without saying that they can be mounted together on a single printed circuit board in terms of the hardware configuration. In particular, the speaker and utensils can be shared with either one.

〔Effect of the invention〕

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it is possible to perform detailed management regarding copying. Oh.

Knowing the copy size and number of copies is extremely effective in ensuring thorough duplex copying and reduction copying.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an IC built-in card which is a feature of this invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a copying apparatus according to the invention, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the invention. is a card, (2) is an IC chip, (3) is an input/output terminal, (4) is a card insertion part, and (6) is a memo! J, (7) is the operation section. (8) is a control unit, (9) is a comparator, Q[I is a copying unit,
αD is a pulse signal generator, Q3 is a display, (14)
is a voice synthesis output means, aη is a flicker means, and CD is a voice synthesis output device. (C) is a speaker, @ is a signal related to the copy size 9M is a memory section, and X is a password type Kaki-9C is a password check function.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A counting function in which the number of copies is subtracted from a preset value each time copying is performed, and a function for storing the number of copies for each copy size are configured by an IC, and the IC is configured to be removably inserted into the copying machine. a plurality of IC built-in cards formed in the above-mentioned IC built-in cards; a memory whose recorded contents can be changed in which setting values for each of the above-mentioned IC built-in cards are stored; A comparator that makes a comparison and gives a signal to the copying unit that allows copying as long as the numerical value of the counting function circuit is not zero, and a comparator that outputs different audio depending on whether the content of the counting function circuit of the card is not zero or when it is zero. a voice synthesis output device that generates a sound; and a means for outputting a pulse signal each time copying is performed and providing it to the counting function circuit of the IC built-in card, and a copy size to the memory section of the IC built-in card each time copying is performed. and a control unit having a function of controlling the memory, copying unit, etc., and checking the input password;
and a copying operation section having a PIN input key, so that a preset number of copies can be copied to the IC built-in card if the PIN entered by the PIN input key is correct. A copying device characterized by: