JPS63197966A - Programmable copying machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simply patternize even a complicated job by collecting those which are required among sorting patterns and registering them as one pattern. CONSTITUTION:The titled copying machine is provided with a sorter 22 connected to a copying machine body 21 and provided with plural bins for storing a copy form discharged therefrom, a computer 23 functioning as a controller connected to the copying machine body 21 and for controlling the stored state of the copy form stored in the respective bins of the sorter 22, and an input/ output apparatus 24 connected to this computer 23 and for inputting and outputting necessary data. Also, plural sorting patterns functioning as sheet number information of the copy form stored in each bin are stored, and one or plural arbitrary patterns among these sorting patterns are registered as a pattern of one unit, respectively. In such as way, data constituted of plural sorting patterns can be processed simply by a job unit.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a copying system for sorting copy sheets discharged from a copying machine, and particularly relates to a copying system for sorting copy sheets by associating each bin with a distribution destination. Regarding programmable copying machines.

``Prior Art'' When making multiple copies from a manuscript, it is convenient to sort them in advance by associating them with their distribution destinations. For this purpose, a sorter is often connected to a copying machine. The sorter includes a plurality of bins for storing sorted sheets.

The most basic way to use a sorter is when making multiple copies of one original, storing the copies one by one in each bin (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 143455/1983).
Lord! reference). On the other hand, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 60-44464 proposes a sorter that enables various types of sorting in response to the needs of copying machine users.

FIG. 59 is only for explaining the sorting method according to this proposal. Here, A in the same figure is the 'stack function'.
It represents. The stack function is a function that sequentially stacks copies of the same type in one bin. In the figure, three copies 11 of the first original are stacked in the first bin B-1, and three copies I2 of the next original are stacked in the second bin B-2. The third bin B-3 contains three copies 1 of the last original.
3 will be stacked.

In contrast, FIG. 7B shows a "bin skipping function". The bin skip function is a function that advances the bins by two or more bins at a time. In the figure, the bins are advanced to the third and fifth bins B-3 and B-5.

Finally, C in the same figure represents the "Bin Advance Inhibition Function °. This function is used to stack copies without advancing the bin. In the figure, 'i
Advancement of g2 to bins after bin B-2 is prohibited.

Although the various functions of the sorter have been described above, these functions may place a heavy burden on the copying machine user. That is, there is a strong demand in copy rooms and the like in each company to make copies in a format in which each bin on a sorter corresponds to each department. For example, as shown in FIG. 60, the first bin B-1, the second bin B-2, etc.
・etc., -1 for the first lesson, -2 for the second lesson, etc.
etc. shall be made to correspond sequentially. At this time, if a given document is to be distributed in different numbers, such as 5n copies in -1 to the first division and 3 copies in -2 to the second division, the conventional sorter would 2. It is not possible to perform such sorting in accordance with...

Therefore, in the past, in such cases, the number of copies per section was set and the copy process was repeated for the number of sections to be distributed, or the total number of copies was made at one time and then sorted later. method was adopted.

With this method, the copying process is time-consuming,
There was a problem in that sorting was difficult work.

Therefore, Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 54-140545 proposes a copying machine with a sorter (programmable copying machine) which is equipped with a device for specifying the number of the bin in which copy sheets are stored and a micro combination A-copying machine.

This device determines the required number of copies for each document before starting copying.
Data such as bin numbers to be stored are entered on paper tape or from a keyboard, and sorting is controlled by a microcomputer installed in the copying machine itself.

``Problems to be Solved by the Invention'' Although the proposed device can perform self-help sorting using manually generated data, it has the following problems.

(1) It was necessary to specify the number of copies and the bin number for each manuscript, which was complicated and time-consuming;
There was a risk that mistakes would occur during the specified work.

(2) Moreover, it is not easy to search or modify a part of the sorting procedure because this programmable copying machine does not have any special means for this purpose.

(3) Furthermore, with this programmable copying machine, even if you try to manually check the distribution name, bottle number, etc. once before starting copying, it is virtually impossible to do so, and errors can be detected once sorting is completed. There were also cases where they were discovered and copied again.

Therefore, Japanese Patent Application No. 61-007999 proposes storing sorting patterns one by one in a nonvolatile memory as information on the number of copy sheets to be stored in each bin. However, in actual copying operations, when multiple sheets of original are copied, they are not necessarily all distributed to the same recipient.

For example, consider a case where a company copies technical documents. Assuming that this technical document consists of a technical summary and a detailed explanatory text, some departments may only need a copy of the technical summary, while others may require a copy of the entire technical document. Furthermore, if this technical literature is organized by field, a factory or research department may only need a copy of the page where a specific technology is published. In this way, when copies are made and sorted from a plurality of originals, the number of copies and the distribution format may differ for each original.

Therefore, simply storing data in units of sorting patterns in non-volatile memory is difficult to achieve in real life.
It is not possible to correspond to each unit of work (job),
It is not possible to simplify the copying process.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a programmable copying machine that can easily process data composed of a plurality of sorting patterns on a job-by-job basis.

"Means for solving the gap H point" In the present invention, as shown in principle in FIG. A sorter 22 equipped with a plurality of bins for storing copy paper, a computer 23 connected to the copying machine main body 21 and serving as a control device for controlling the storage state of copy paper stored in each bin of the sorter 22; The programmable copying machine is equipped with an input/output device 24 that is connected to a computer 23 and inputs and outputs necessary data.

Here, the input/output device 24 includes, for example, a keyboard for inputting data, a display for displaying data, and a printer for printing data. If a memory such as a non-volatile memory is used as a storage medium for input data, it is possible to significantly reduce the risk of damage caused when using paper tape. In addition, multiple sets of sorting patterns are stored in memory (
By making it possible to select an arbitrary sorting pattern using the sorting pattern selection output means, it is possible to easily deal with various types of routine copying operations in the copying and one-off work department.

Further, the computer 23 as a control device of the present invention includes a storage means for storing a plurality of sets of sorting patterns as information on the number of copy sheets stored in each bin, and an arbitrary number of sorting patterns among the sorting patterns stored in the storage means. A registration means is provided for registering one or more new patterns as one unit pattern.

Therefore, according to the present invention, necessary sorting patterns can be registered as one pattern, and even a complicated job can be easily patterned.

"Example" The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to Examples.

Table of Contents Regarding the embodiment of the programmable copying machine described below, first, items used for the explanation will be listed.

[1] Overview of the copier [2] Initial settings for general-purpose computer operation... Initial settings for name pattern registration...
...Fee system definition pattern registration data registration work Data correction/search/deletion work...Data correction data correction/search/deletion work...Search data correction/search/deletion work... ...Aggregation of erasure data transmission charges [3] Example of work in the copy room [4] General-purpose computer configuration [5] Controller configuration [6] Communication data structure [7] General-purpose combi computer operation menu Screen flow Software termination processing Data registration processing Data correction/search/deletion Details of data correction Details of data search Details of data deletion Details of data transmission Bata Registration charge aggregation Initial settings Name Details of pattern registration Details of fee structure definition Communication processing [8] Controller control system control Shutdown control Key switch control Communication processing Overview of copying machine FIG. 2 shows the connection state of a programmable copying machine in an embodiment of the present invention. This programmable copying machine has a general-purpose combination coater 3 connected to a printer 31.
It is equipped with 2. A general-purpose computer 32 is connected to a copying machine 34 with a sorter equipped with a controller 33.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing each functional part of such a programmable copying machine.

The general-purpose controller 32 of this programmable copying machine is
It is equipped with a CRT 41 and a keyboard 42. The general-purpose computer 32 is connected by cables 43 and 44 to a printer 31 and a single controller 33 for outputting data regarding sorting, respectively. The controller 33 is connected to the copying machine main body 46 by a cable 45.
The copying machine main body 46 is controlled based on the data output from the general-purpose combinator 32. A sorter 47 is connected to the copying machine main body 46.

In this programmable copying machine, a general-purpose computer 32
It is equipped with a floppy disk drive and can store various data on the floppy disk. Data (job data) can be input manually to the general-purpose computer 32 at any time while viewing the CRT 41.
It is managed by the reception number at the time of input and stored on a floppy disk. The operator selects the reception number of the job he wants to execute, and the job data is transferred to the general-purpose computer 3.
2 to the controller 33. At this time, the reception number and other necessary data are displayed on the CRT 41. The operator can use the printer 31 to output a copy confirmation slip and confirm the sorting that will be performed now.

After this # confirmation, the operator, for example, transfers the original document to the copying machine main body 46.
and press the print button (not shown) to start copying. That is, in the programmable copying machine of this embodiment, when a document is set in the copying machine main body 46 and the start button is pressed, the programmed job is executed and desired sorting is performed.

Here, the general-purpose computer 32 and controller 33 shown in FIG. 3 each have the following functions.

(1) General-purpose computer 32 (a) Definition of the distribution name corresponding to the bin number of the sorter 47.

(b) Definition of fee structure for each distribution destination.

(C) Counting the number of copies and creating an invoice based on the reception number.

(d) Aggregation of the number of copies per predetermined department and creation of invoices.

(e) Registration, storage and management of job data by reception number.

(f) Communication of job data, etc. with the controller 33.

(g) Data transfer when outputting a copy confirmation form from the printer 31.

(2) Controller 33 (a) Communication with general-purpose computer 32 regarding job data, etc.

(b) Stock the sent job data and display the reception number.

(C) Controlling the copying machine main body 46 according to job data.

(d) Switching between normal copy mode and programmed sorting mode (hereinafter referred to as program soak mode).

(e) Data regarding the number of original sheets, the size of copy paper, and the number of copies per copy is sent to the general-purpose computer 32 in correspondence with the reception number regarding the copies made by the 46 saws of the copying machine main body.
Transferred to.

Operation of General-Purpose Computer FIG. 4 shows the contents of the display screen of the CRT 41 attached to the general-purpose computer 32. As shown in FIG. When the general-purpose computer 32 is powered on, a menu selection screen 51 is displayed as shown in the figure.

FIG. 5 shows this menu selection screen.

The operator selects (1) data registration, (2) data correction, search, and deletion, (3) data transmission, on the menu selection screen 51.
It is possible to select and execute any one of (4) pattern registration, (5) charge aggregation, and (6) initial setting.

Here, (1) data registration refers to job registration work for sorting. This work is performed by calling up the data registration screen 52. Next, (2) data correction, search, and deletion are operations for correcting, searching, and deleting registered data. This work is performed on the screen 53 for data correction, search, deletion, and indexing.
This is done by calling . (3) Data transmission refers to the work of transmitting job-based data (or data) from the general-purpose computer 32 shown in FIG. 3 to the controller 33. This work is performed by calling up the data transmission screen 54 (FIG. 4).

Next, (4) pattern registration refers to copy work that occurs on a daily basis and the distribution destination is fixed (routine work).
This is the task of registering the pattern as a "pattern." This programmable copying machine allows registration of up to 500 patterns. This pattern registration work is performed by calling up the pattern registration screen 55. Next, (5) Charge aggregation is an operation used when managing charges for each department that uses this B$7 Gramable Copying Machine. When setting the aggregation period and the like for this work, the fee aggregation screen 56 is called up.

Finally, (6) initial setting is the work of making various definitions in order to operate a system using this programmable copying machine. This work is performed by calling up the initial setting screen 57.

The operator selects the menu shown in FIG. 5 - selection screen 51
One of the above operations can be selected by manually inputting any number from "1" to "6" in the "Selection No. 9" area displayed at the bottom of the screen. This “selection NO.
The “DISK free space” displayed to the right of “0” is
This is the remaining number of data registration screens (remaining free space), and in this example, it is displayed that 4000 screens can be registered.

(Initial Settings...Name Pattern Registration) FIG. 6 shows the initial setting screen.

In order to operate this system, it is first necessary to perform initial settings. Therefore, we will explain the initial settings.

On the initial setting screen 57, two items are displayed: (1) name pattern definition and (2) fee structure definition.
One of these can be selected at . When the operator selects (1) name pattern definition, a name pattern registration screen 61 is called up. Here, the name pattern is a pattern of distribution destinations for each bin of the sorter.

FIG. 7 shows the initial state of this name pattern registration screen. The name pattern registration screen 61 is provided with a column called name code. The operator can enter numbers from "1'" to "15'" here, and can register a name pattern for each. In this example, each bin (BIN) from "1" to "50". Name patterns can be registered by inputting the distribution destination of the copy paper stored in each bin used in the bin.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show examples of name pattern registration. 1. Among these, the example shown in FIG. 8 represents the registered pattern for the name code 1.1", and the example shown in FIG. 9 represents the registered pattern for the name code "2".

The registration work will be explained with respect to the example shown in FIG.

The operator selects the first parentheses [] at the BINNO,' part displayed at the bottom of the name pattern registration screen 61.
Input one of the bin numbers containing the copy paper as the bin number. For example, if this is "1", the registration work for the first bin will be performed. In this state, the operator enters the distribution destination name in the next parentheses [ ]. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the distribution name "Design Management Department" is input. Similarly, for the second bin, the operator enters the number "2" in the first bracket and enters "first design department" in the next bracket. The same applies below.

However, in this example, the 6th and 7th bins, and the 1st
There is no data input for the 1st to 13th bins, etc., and the bins of the sorter are used in a distributed manner. This is because, in this embodiment, the use of bins is assigned to some degree of grouping, such as factory departments, head office departments, sales departments, etc., and it is also possible to associate distribution destinations without gaps starting from the first bin. be.

In addition, in this example, the same distribution destination (the 1st III manufacturing department) is specified for the 8th to 10th bottles. It is also possible to store the copy sheets in the eighth bin (eighth bin), but in this case, copy sheets of three minutes each from one original document will be sequentially stacked in the same bin. Therefore, it is not possible to bind the sheets as they are with a stapler or the like, and it becomes necessary to sort them again.

So, if you have enough number of bins, use 1 like this.
It is effective to make each bin correspond to one copy so that the copy sheets can be bound as they are after sorting.

Now, in the example shown in Fig. 8, when the pin numbers and distribution destinations have been entered manually up to the 411th bin, and all data input has been completed, the operator can move the cursor (not shown) located at the bottom of the screen at this point. on the right side “Registered: T Not registered; N
If you want to register the above name pattern in the general-purpose computer 32, enter the alphabet "T".Also, when the cursor is moved as described above, the correction location is found. In such a case, enter the alphabet "N".

In the former case, the name pattern displayed on the screen is registered. In the latter case, it is possible to modify the displayed screen, change the bin number, add the distribution destination, etc. The reason why the programmable copying machine of this embodiment has the concept of "unregistered" is that once the cursor is "registered;
Not registered; If you move to the N" position, °"BI at the bottom of the screen
N No.

This is due to the fact that it cannot be moved to the location at that time, and if it were possible to move it, the concept of "unregistered" could be omitted.

If the operator inputs the alphabet 'T' at the location of "Registered; T Not registered; N", after the name pattern is registered, the name pattern registration screen 61 will be displayed again as shown in No. 7 vJ. The state returns to the state before data input.Therefore, the operator can register the next name pattern by inputting the next name code.The same applies hereafter.

On the other hand, when the operator wishes to end the registration of the name pattern, the operator presses an escape key (not shown) on the keyboard 42 (FIG. 3). Once this escape key is pressed, the name pattern registration screen 61 returns to the initial setting screen 57 as the previous screen. If the escape key is pressed again, the screen returns to the menu selection screen 51, which is the previous screen.

(Initial setting...Charge system definition) Next, on the initial setting screen 57 shown in FIG.
2" is selected. In this case, the fee structure is defined.

! The J10 diagram shows the CRT41 when the number “2” is selected.
This shows an input example of the rate structure definition screen that appears above. The fee structure definition screen 62 has "+00" in order from "1" in the "p a, g e" column shown in the upper right corner.
Up to 100 different fee structures can be defined. FIG. 10 shows the input state of the first fee system.

In this screen 62, the department code is a section where a code representing a department as a unit for calculating fees is entered manually. The department code can be defined using up to 6 digits of numbers or letters. Each department that is manually displayed on one screen will have the same relationship between "paper size" and "unit price" in the bottom column.

In the example shown in FIG. 10, the "paper size" is A.
There are three types of paper specified: 4", "B4" and "85", but for example, if the same "B4" size copy paper is used, but different fees are charged for color vapor (paper with a colored background). It is also possible to input these separately.For the "unit price", different amounts can be specified in relation to the number of copies.Let's take a look at the paper size "A4" in this example. The fee is 10 yen per sheet up to 99 sheets, and 8 yen from 100 sheets to 999 sheets.The fee per sheet is 7 yen for 1000 sheets or more.

When the data input for one fee structure is completed as described above, the operator selects "Registered; T Not registered; N.
” Move the cursor to the location.

Then, as explained in the section on name pattern registration, when registering, the alphabet "T" is entered manually, and if it is not registered, the alphabet "N"" is entered. If “ is entered,
The next fee structure definition screen 62 is displayed with no data available. In this state, the operator is left with no choice but to define the next fee structure. The same applies below. On the other hand, when the operator wants to finish the work for which the fee structure is fixed, the operator presses the above-mentioned escape key. Once the escape key is pressed, the fee structure definition screen 62 returns to the initial setting screen 57 as the previous screen.

Then, if you press the escape key again, one more
The screen returns to the menu selection screen 51 as the previous screen.

(Pattern Registration) After the initial setting is completed in this way, the operator can move on to the actual jig tracking work. In copy rooms of companies, government offices, etc., a considerable number of routine tasks, such as copying weekly and monthly reports, are performed as copying tasks. Therefore, a pattern registration operation is performed to pattern these operations. As already explained, this operation is performed with the menu selection screen 51 being displayed.
This is done by inputting the numerical value "4°" as the selection NO0 and calling up the pattern registration screen 55.

FIGS. 11 to 17 show display examples of the pattern registration screen. Of these, FIGS. 11 to 14 relate to registration screens linked as one job for monthly reports. Here, the pattern registration screen 55 in FIG. 11 is related to a cover page with a summary of the monthly report, and the screens from FIG. 12 onwards are more detailed monthly reports attached to this cover page.

First, a description will be given based on FIG. 11 regarding the cover of the monthly report. In FIG. 11, "pattern code NO. 5" refers to the code number when the pattern is displayed and registered as one screen. In this embodiment, "pattern code NO. 9" is "1".
You can enter a number from ” to 500.
Patterns for 00 screens can be registered separately.

FIG. 11 shows an example in which "pattern code NO1" is "1'."Pattern salt" is input to the right of the "pattern code N06" column.

Here, "pattern salt" is a name or nickname representing the content of the pattern used.

In this example, since a pattern for a monthly report is registered, the name "Monthly Report" is manually entered.

Below “Pattern Code No.”, a column “Name Code No.” is provided. The name code is a code representing a name pattern.

For example, if you enter the number "12" as the name code, the name pattern shown in FIG. 8 will be displayed on the pattern registration screen 55 as shown in FIG. In other words, in each of the pattern registration screens 55 shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, a name code of numeric value "1" is assigned.

To the right of the “Name code No.” column is “Number of manuscripts”.
A column is provided. In this column, the number of pages of the document to which the pattern code is applied in the corresponding job is input. In the example shown in Figure 11, the cover of the monthly report is 1
Therefore, the numerical value "1" is manually entered as the "number of original sheets."

At the upper right of the pattern registration screen 55, a "Page" field and a 'Number of Original Pages' field are provided. Here “Page”
(The numbers in front of both slabs indicate the number of the currently displayed screen. Within the same job, this number will increase sequentially from 1. The number after the slabs indicates the currently registered screen number. Registration will be explained later.Next, the number in front of the slab in the "Number of Manuscript Sheets" book indicates the total number of manuscript sheets in front of the currently displayed screen. Also, the number after the slab represents the total number of currently registered manuscripts.

Now, in the name pattern given by the name code, the number of copies of copy paper to be accommodated in each bin is entered manually at the stage of pattern registration. ! Figure 11 ~ 1st
In the monthly report shown in Figure 4, the cover page is distributed to all distribution destinations specified by the name code, and the attachments to subsequent copies change depending on the distribution destination. That is, depending on the department, only the cover page with the summary is distributed, while other departments are distributed with all the contents of the monthly report.

Therefore, in the example shown in Figure 11, all distribution destinations have 1
The number of copies or more is entered individually. For the Tokyo head office and Osaka branch, the number of copies will be designated as 3 or 2 copies, respectively, depending on the content distributed internally.

To enter the number of copies for each bin number, click "BIN!IQ" displayed at the bottom of the pattern registration screen 55.

()-() Number of copies []C/N　()-This is done using the column.

In other words, enter the bin number in the first parenthesis,
Enter the number of copies in the brackets below. When Alphabear)C is entered in the last parenthesis, the cursor moves to the left again to input the next bin, and input can be made from the first parenthesis.

On the other hand, if Alphabear)N is entered in the last parenthesis, it is assumed that all the number of copies have been entered. In this case, the cursor (not shown) automatically moves to the "Registered; T/F Unregistered; N" column in the lower column.

When the operator inputs the alphabet T in parentheses in this state, data regarding the displayed pattern is written and registered on the floppy disk, which will be explained later. Also, in this case, a link address will be created and will be linked to the next screen to be displayed.

In contrast, if the operator is alphabeared in parentheses)
If you input , no link is made, and the data for the displayed pattern is written and registered on the floppy disk, and an end mark indicating the end is added.

Alphabet instead of the above operation? ) If N is entered manually, it will be in an unregistered state and the operator will be able to input or modify the data again.

In the example shown in Fig. 11, enter Alphabear)T to begin inputting data for pattern registration.
A pattern registration screen 55 with no data input is displayed. In this state, the operator inputs data as shown in FIG. 12 to create patterns for the second and third sheets of the monthly report. In Fig. 12, unlike Fig. 11, "pattern code No.,""name code No.,' and "
The "brackets'" in the "Pattern Salt" column do not exist, and data entry is prohibited. This is because these screens are linked to each other, so these inputs are not necessary for the second and subsequent screens. Here, the "number of original sheets" of "2" indicates that the monthly report of this pattern is a set of two sheets.

In the pattern registration shown in FIG. 12, for example, the 21st
The number of copies has not been entered in the distribution destination for the pin and 22nd bin. This indicates that copies of the "monthly report" will not be distributed for these items. Similarly, the number of copies for the Tokyo headquarters in Bin 39 is different from the example in Figure 11, but
This indicates that there may be more detailed distribution formats (sorting patterns) regarding the distribution destination.

The pattern shown in FIG. 12 is also registered according to the procedure shown in FIG. 11, and the next pattern registration operation is started. In this way, the pattern registration shown in FIG. 11 to WJ14 for the same job is performed.

To finish the pattern registration work with the necessary data entered, press “Register!t;T/FunuH;N”
Manually type F in the field or press the escape key on the keyboard 42. If the alphabet F is input, a pattern registration screen 55 will be displayed in order to perform the next pattern l-1. At this time,"
It will also be possible to input the fields ``Pattern Code No. 9'', ``Name Code No. 021'' and ``Pattern Salt'' again.

If the escape key is pressed, the screen displayed at that time will not be registered, and
The screen will return to the menu selection screen 51. That is, if several patterns have been registered immediately before, these data are registered in the floppy disk, and an end mark is added to the data of the last pattern registration of the same job.

In addition, Fig. 15 shows the pattern code numbered "300", and Fig. 16 shows the pattern code "200".
In addition, in the above explanation, the patterns shown in Figures 11 to 14 are shown for one job. It can be easily distinguished because the code NO.'' does not change.

(Day registration work) Once the above work is completed, it is time to move on to the daily work. At the beginning of this work, the operator performs data registration work. Data registration is the process of registering job data for sorting.

FIGS. 18 to 20 show display examples of the data registration screen.

First, an explanation will be given using FIG. 18 as an example. Data registration screen 5
2, the “registration date” and “reception number” will appear at the top.
A screen will appear. Here, “October 27, 1986” is the “registration date” and “10” is the “reception number.”
27001" is managed and automatically displayed on the general-purpose computer 32 side.The "reception number" is a total of 4 digits of data related to the month and day and the 3-digit order of the month and day.

It consists of data related to

The operator first enters the "department code", "requester", and "pattern code".Here, enter the department code used in the fee structure definition in the initial setting for the "RF" i-code. This can be done manually using the person's name, etc. in any format. For 'pattern code', a desired pattern code from among the pattern codes in the pattern registration illustrated in FIGS. 11 to 17 is input.

This allows the registered pattern to be called. At this point, the operator can change the "number of original sheets,""papersize," and "paper feed tray."

Furthermore, the number of R can be changed for distribution destinations.

In this case, “BIN NO.

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When the above operations are completed, the operator moves the cursor to "Registered; T/F not registered; N[]".

If you wish to register here, please use Alphabella) T or F.
, and if it is unregistered, select the alphabet N. When the alphabet T is selected, the data of the currently displayed screen is registered to the floppy disk, but it is assumed that the same job is continuing. That is, the "reception number" on the data registration screen 52 that is displayed next will be the same as that on the previous screen. On the other hand, if Alphabella) F is selected, it is assumed that the job has been completed.

In this case, the "receipt number" on the next data registration screen 52 will be advanced by "1 degree" from the previous screen.

Now, the "reception number" of the three data registration screens 52 shown in FIGS. 18 to 20 are all "1027001", indicating the same job. These individual data registration screens 52 will be referred to as "data frames" in this specification. Job 7 shown in FIGS. 18 to 20 is composed of three data frames. The number of manuscripts in the first data frame (Figure 18) is one, and the number of manuscripts in the second data frame (Figure 19) and the third
Since the number of manuscripts in each of the data frames (FIG. 20) is two, sorting is performed on a total of five pages of manuscripts as one page.

Note that if the alphabet T is entered in the column "Registration: T/F unregistered; N []", the next display screen will be related to the same job. Therefore, in this case, the ``department code'' and ``requester'' fields are automatically displayed as the same as on the previous screen, and the operator does not need to input them.

The data registration screen 52 shown in FIG. 21 is the screen displayed next to the data registration screen 52 shown in FIG. Therefore, the "reception number" is advanced by "1" from the previous screen. To end the data registration with the data registration shown in Fig. 21, the operator should “
uD; T/F not registered; Alphabep in the N[]- column)・
After manually inputting F, press the above-mentioned S key on the keyboard 42 (FIG. 3). This causes the screen display to return from the data registration screen 52 to the menu selection screen 51.

(Data correction/search/deletion work...data correction) Now, on a daily basis, once the data registration work described above is completed, the data transmission work, which will be explained later, is performed and sorting is performed. .

However, in some cases, it may be necessary to correct or confirm the data registered in the previous data registration work. In such a case, by calling up the data correction, search, deletion, and index screen 53, these operations become possible. To perform these operations, select "Selection No. 0" displayed at the bottom of the menu selection screen 51 shown in FIG.
The number "2" will be entered manually in the location.

FIG. 22 shows an example of this data correction, search, deletion, and index screen 53.

The example shown in FIG. 22 corresponds to FIGS. 18 to 21, and two jobs are displayed.

At the bottom of the screen 53, “Modify; l Search: 2 Delete; 3
[ ] "Threshold" and "INDEX number" columns are provided.

In the column for 0 persons, enter a numerical value according to the content of the work. Here, "modification" refers to modifying the contents of data registration, and "search" refers to examining the contents of data. Furthermore, "deletion" refers to erasing the contents of the corresponding data registration. The latter column is for selecting the index number of the job to be worked on.

Here, the index number is 1M" shown in FIG.
Refers to numbers from 1" to "45".

FIG. 23 shows a data correction screen when the operator selects correction work. The "Page" column displayed on the day/event correction screen 63 indicates the number of data frames in the job and the data frame on the displayed screen.

In this example, it is '1/3'', so this job is composed of three data frames, and the first data frame is currently displayed, indicating that there is 'C'.

Below this "Page" field, a "Number of original sheets" field is provided. This shows the total number of originals in this job and the number to which the displayed original belongs. In this example, it is "115", so it can be seen that the total number of originals in this job is five, and the displayed original is the first of them.

On the left end of the same line as the number of originals field, the ``registration date'' is displayed. Below that, the ``reception number'', ``department code'', etc. are displayed. “Requester”, “Pattern code”, “Number of manuscripts”, “
Modifications can be made to data regarding paper size and "paper feed tray". Also, data correction screen 63
It is also possible to modify the "BINNOlC)-('Number of 1 copies () C/N [)" column displayed at the bottom of the page.

After completing the necessary corrections, manually edit the alphabet in the ``uii;T not registered;N after insertion;A before;B deletion;D[]'' column.

If you want to register the displayed data frame here by replacing it with the data frame before modification, click “[]
Input the alphabet T in ".If you want to modify the data frame again, enter the alphabet (N) in '[]".

By the way, in this data modification work, it is possible not only to simply modify the data frame, but also to add and delete data frames. To delete the displayed data frame itself, use “Registered; T Unregistered; N After insertion; Δ Before; B
Delete; Enter Alphabella)D in the D [ ]" column. In this case, the data in the "Pa(e" column and the "Number of manuscripts" column will be automatically corrected accordingly. .Also, if you want to insert one screen after the currently displayed screen, enter Alphabella) A in the above field.Furthermore, if you want to insert one screen before the currently displayed screen, enter , enter the alphabet B in the above-mentioned field. When adding a screen (data frame) in this way, an additional screen will appear along with the input of the alphabet. For these screens, settings such as the number of original sheets etc. Once this is done and registered, the data in the "page" column and the "number of original sheets" column will be self-corrected.

Note that if it is desired to output the next screen while the data correction screen 63 is called up, the user may press the up direction key 8 of the cursor keys (not shown) arranged on the keyboard 42. Similarly, if you want to output the previous screen, press the down key 8 of the cursor key.

To end the data modification work, just press the escape key. When you press the escape key once, a screen 53 for data correction, search, deletion, and indexing is displayed.
If you press it again, the menu selection screen 51 will be displayed.

(Data correction/search/deletion work...search) Next, data search will be explained. Data correction shown in Figure 22,
When the number "2" is entered while the search, deletion, and index screen 53 is displayed, and the target index number is entered manually, the data search for that job will be performed.

FIG. 24 shows an example of a state in which the operator has selected the data search screen. Data search screen 6
4, job data cannot be modified or deleted. That is, this data search screen 64 is used to confirm the job, if necessary, before executing the job.

Such confirmation can also be performed by calling up the data correction screen 63 described above. However, in this case, there is a risk that the data may be replaced with different content due to an error in key operation, so the system configuration is such that the data correction screen 63 can be called up separately. This data correction screen 63 can also be switched to a desired screen by pressing the up or down cursor key. To end the data search, just press the escape key. When the escape key is pressed once, a data correction, search, deletion, and index screen 53 is displayed, and when the escape key is pressed once more, a menu selection screen 51 is displayed.

(Data correction/search/deletion] Work...Delete) Next, data deletion will be explained. Data correction shown in Figure 22,
When the numerical value "3" is input with the search, deletion, and index screen 53 being displayed, and the target index number is input, the data for that job will be deleted.

FIG. 25 shows an example of the data erasing screen displayed when the operator inputs the numerical value "3". The data deletion screen 65 has the same configuration as the data correction, search, deletion, and index screen 53 shown in FIG.

When you manually enter the index number of the job you want to delete, a "reception number" will be displayed at the bottom of the screen to confirm deletion.
The “Erase Y/N ()” column is displayed. If you check the reception number and enter the alphabet Y, the job data for that reception number will be deleted. Alphapella) If you press N,
You can now enter the index number of the job you want to delete manually again. If you press the escape key in this state, you will return to the data correction, search, deletion, and index screen 53.
If you press the escape key again, you will return to the menu selection screen 51.

(Data transmission) Now, menu selection screen 510° selection N shown in Figure 5
If you enter the number "3" in the O, " field, you will be in a state where data transmission work will be performed. In this data transmission work, the contents registered as data from the general-purpose computer 32 to the control 5:...-ra 33 will be entered. After the transmission is completed, the operator operates the controller 33 to start copying work for the necessary job.

FIG. 26 shows the data transmission screen displayed on the CRT 41 when the number "3" is entered manually in the above-mentioned location. On the data transmission screen 54, a "reception number" and a "department code" are displayed in correspondence with the index number. Here, these job data are displayed in different colors as follows.

(i) Before sending data...Green (ii)
After sending the data and before the end of the stripping...white (iii
) End of the job...red Now, at the bottom of the data transmission screen 54, there is a "Transmission INDEX number () - [) Receipt number scroll []°" field. Of the first two parentheses, Input the index number to start transmission in the previous parenthesis. If data is to be transmitted starting from index number "1', enter the numerical value 61" here. Transmission will be performed in order from this number.

The last index number to be sent is entered in parentheses at the end. However, if you do not particularly want to limit the ending number, leave this section blank.

Data can be sent for a maximum of 45 jobs at a time, and since these can be further selected on the controller 33 side, there is no need to adjust which reception number to send first when sending.

By the way, the "reception number scroll [ ]" is used to display a reception number that is not currently displayed on the screen of the CRT 41 when transmitting data. In other words, the programmable copying machine of this embodiment can create more than 46 jobs, but C
The RT41 screen is configured so that only 45 jobs, the maximum number that can be sent at one time, can be displayed. Therefore, enter the number of the first job to be displayed in the parentheses of this "reception number scroll []", "promote" it to the first index number, and then select "send INDEX" again. #No. [)-[:
)", it becomes possible to display a number of jobs that extend from the second half of the first screen to the next screen, or to display jobs from the next and subsequent screens on the CRT 41 and send them. .

After setting the job to be transmitted and pressing a return key (not shown) on the keyboard 42, data transmission is started. At the same time, a message indicating the current status is output at the bottom of the data transmission screen 54. Examples of this include:

(1) Start data transmission.

(i) Data is being sent.

(iji) Receiving data.

(iv) Communication error.

(v) Copying in progress.

(vi) A paper jam has occurred.

(vi) Copying has completed.

Further, on the bottom right side of this screen 54, the total number of jobs that have been transmitted is displayed.

In this message, (iii) receiving data indicates a state in which data for charge totalization is being received from the controller 33 to the general-purpose computer 32. Also, messages after (V) Copying are in progress,
This message indicates the operating status of the copying machine 34 with sorter.

When the data is transmitted, these job data are written into an RA 114 (not shown) in the controller 33 (random access memory).

However, the index number of the first job of the transmitted job data is displayed on the defeat value display B (not shown) of the controller 330. Further, when job data is transmitted, a copy confirmation system is output from the printer 31 for convenience of copying work.

Note that job data can be sent any number of times during system operation. In this case, the above-mentioned RΔ14 in the computer 33 writes the later-sent batch of job data onto the previous job data, thereby changing the stored contents.

Therefore, for example, in the morning, from index number "1" to "
Suppose that job data from index numbers "1" to "40" are transmitted in the afternoon, and job data from index numbers "1" to "4" are transmitted at the latter stage. The job with the reception number cannot be executed.

If it becomes necessary to execute jobs with reception numbers from index numbers "1" to "4" later, job data must be newly transmitted for these jobs.

If the stored contents of the RAM are changed by job data sent later, the above-mentioned color displayed on the CRT 41 will also all be green at the time of this change.

FIGS. 27 and 28 show examples of output from the copy confirmation system. When job data is transmitted, the copy confirmation system 66 prints out each reception number. Figure 27 shows the reception number "102700" shown in Figure 26.
FIG. 28 shows the job details related to reception number "1027002".

Here, the copy Eli and the certificate 66 will be explained using FIG. 27 as an example. At the bottom of the copy confirmation system 66, the total number of originals, copy size, and number of copies for the job are displayed. The number of sheets for each distribution destination is different from the display of each data frame at the time of data registration, and the total number per job, that is, the total number of sheets for that distribution destination in all data frames is displayed. The process of calculating the number of sheets in the fourth design section of the fifth bin is as follows.

(1xi) + (2xi) + (2x2) =7 Using such a copy confirmation system 66, the operator can confirm the contents before starting the copying operation, and also check the number of copies after the copying is completed. It can be used as reference data during confirmation and distribution.

Now, copy with sorter! On the ff134 side, the operator operates the controller 33 to set the index number of the job that is about to be executed.

Then, the original to be used for copying is set on a document feeding device (not shown) or on a platen glass (not shown), and the copying operation is started. When the work for one job is completed, the data corresponding to that job on the CRT 41 is changed to red, as described above. At this stage, the operator operates the controller 33 to select the next job and similarly starts the copying operation. The copying process is performed in this manner. Of course, the operator is not limited to jobs displayed in white on the CTR41.
Jobs that have already been executed and have turned red can also be selected on the controller 33, and the same copy job can be performed again.

In this way, daily copy work is performed, and the programmable copying machine of this embodiment accumulates data as a result of these copy work, and based on this data, copies are sent to each department. A fee may be charged. For this purpose, data settings for charge aggregation are performed.

(Price tabulation) Now, "Selection N" on the many selection screen 51 shown in FIG.
If you manually enter the number "5" in the "O0" section, the fee tabulation operation will be performed.

FIG. 29 shows the interest totaling screen displayed on the CRT 41 in this state. Two columns are displayed on the charge aggregation screen 56: "Aggregation period ()-()" and "By department; 1 By reception number; 2 []". If you enter the number "1" in the latter column, the total will be calculated by department. On the other hand, if you enter the numerical value "2" in this latter column, the total will be counted by reception number.

FIG. 30 shows an example of how data is manually compiled when departmental aggregation is performed. In this example, the fee collection period is from September 1, 1986 to September 30, 1986. When the period is set and the return key on the keyboard 42 is pressed, the general-purpose computer 32 calculates the fee based on the data sent from the controller 33 and outputs the result to the printer 31.

FIG. 31 shows the total fees for each gate as the printed contents in this case. The departmental fee total 67 is a departmental fee total defined by the department code described above.

The charges shown here are not based on the contents set as a job, but are based on the copying work actually performed by the copying machine 34 with a sorter. That is, if the copying operation is stopped in the middle of a job, or if the same job is repeated multiple times, the exact number of copies will be calculated and output. Data on the number of originals, number of copies, and paper size as well as departmental charges are output, which can be used not only as basic data for charge calculations, but also when changing copying machine models. This is to make it useful for reviewing the entire copying process, such as in the following.

FIG. 32 shows an example of the results when fees are aggregated by reception number. In this case, fees are calculated for each job in ascending order of reception number. Additionally, the total amount of fees for all reception numbers for the applicable period will also be calculated and displayed. The department code is also displayed in the fee summary by reception number 68, so
It is also possible to analyze which department's code work is concentrated at what point.

Example of Work in a Copying Room The programmable copying machine of this embodiment has been described above with a focus on the operation of the general-purpose computer 32. Next, an example of actual working in a copying room will be described.

FIG. 33 shows an example of the work flow in the copy room. This figure shows the work flow in eight steps. It goes without saying that initial settings and pattern registration are performed prior to these operations.

(Step ■) Now, in the copy room, the operator 72 receives the job details in advance using a communication means such as a telephone 71 or a facsimile machine, and registers the contents in the general-purpose computer 32 as data. For example, when a certain department gives advance notice that a monthly report will be copied, the worker 72 will register data regarding this at this point. Details of data registration by the general-purpose computer 32 are explained in FIGS. 18 to 22 above.

(Step ■) After this, the manuscripts to be copied are gathered in the copy room.

(Step ■) The worker compares the received manuscript with the data registered in advance to check for omissions or changes in the manuscript. In this regard, it is convenient to perform the data search described in FIG. 24.

(Step ■) If it is necessary to make corrections or changes to the data registered, this work is performed. Even if a registered job is canceled, the work will be changed at this point. The work in this step ■ is shown in Figure 22 ~
Figure 5 corresponds.

(Step ■) When the job to be worked on is determined, data is transmitted from the general-purpose computer 32 to the controller 33. At this time, a copy confirmation form 66 is printed out. The above operations correspond to the operations described in FIGS. 26 to 28.

(Step ■) After the data is stored in the controller 33, the copying machine 34 with a sorter performs a copying operation. At this time, the operator confirms the reception number of the controller 33 and the reception number of the document and performs the copying operation.

(Step ■) The operator takes out the completed copy from the sorter 47 and moves it to the mail shelf 74 using the copy confirmation form 66. The mail shelf 74 is arranged with shelves corresponding to each distribution destination, and the distribution destinations are written on these shelves. Sorter 4
When 7 is empty, the process returns to step 2 again and the next copy operation is performed. Data registration and data transmission will also be performed as necessary.

(Step ■) The copy sheets stored in the mail shelf 74 are appropriately distributed to the respective distribution destinations by the mail delivery worker 75. Furthermore, the general-purpose computer 32 totals the charges at predetermined intervals such as monthly, and bills the respective departments. For billing charges, please contact
This was explained in FIGS. 29 to 32. For example, if charges are to be managed continuously on a monthly basis, the floppy disk used in the general-purpose computer 32 for accumulating charge total data may be replaced every month to store the data. .

The contents of the programmable number of copies have been explained above, and next, the main parts of this copying machine will be explained.

Configuration of General-Purpose Computer FIG. 34 shows the configuration of a general-purpose combinator and input/output equipment connected thereto.

The general-purpose computer 32 includes a dedicated CPU (central processing unit) 101. CPLI 101 is bus 102
It has been combined into the following parts.

(a) Boot ROλ 103 Boot ROM (BOOT-ROM> 103 is a read-only memory that stores basic programs for starting the general-purpose computer 32, etc.).

(b) DMA controller 104 This is a circuit for controlling data exchange with the memory independently of the CPU10I.

(c) Clock circuit 105 This is a circuit for creating a clock.

(d) Printer interface 106 This is an interface circuit for connecting the printer 31.

(e) CRT interface 107 This is an interface circuit for connecting the CRT 41.

(to) Keyboard interface 108 Keyboard 4
This is an interface for connecting 2.

() ) RA F, 4109 Random access system for temporary storage of data.
It's memory.

(H) Clock circuit 110 Since this programmable copying machine manages the date, this clock circuit 110 stores the calendar and operates using the internal power supply even when the general-purpose computer 32 is turned off. It is now possible to do this.

(S) Buzzer Interface This is a circuit for generating a buzzer sound when a key on the keyboard 42 is pressed.

(J) Floppy disk controller 112 This is a circuit for controlling two types of floppy disk drivers 113 and 114 installed in this general-purpose computer 32. Here the first floppy disk driver 1
13 includes (i) a program for operating the system of the general-purpose computer 32, (ii) fee structure data,
This is a driver for a floppy disk that stores (iii) name pattern data and (iv) pattern registration data. Further, the second floppy disk driver 114 is a driver for driving a floppy disk used for data for charge aggregation, data registration, and the like.

(l) Communication Control Circuit 115 The communication control circuit 115 is a circuit used to control data communication with the controller 33, which will be described next.

ttR configuration of the controller FIG. 35 shows the controller 33 which has the above-mentioned general-purpose computer 32 and the copying machine with sorter 34 (see FIG. 3).
This shows the configuration of .

The controller 33 is also equipped with one unique CPLJ 121. The CPU 121 is connected to the following units via a bus 122.

(a) ROM 123 This is a read-only memory that stores a program for controlling this controller 33.

(b) RAM124 It is a working random access memory.

(c) Communication control circuit 125 This is a circuit used to control data communication with the communication control circuit 115 in the general-purpose convenience store tacho 2.

(d) First input port 126 The first human-powered boat 126 handles input data inside the controller 33 . This includes mode switching information sent from the mode selection switch 127 and press information sent from the forward switch 128.

FIG. 36 shows the operation panel of the controller. At the lower left portion of the operation panel 129, a mode changeover switch 127 and a forward switch 128 are arranged. Here, the mode changeover switch 127 is a switch for selectively selecting between two modes: "program sorter mode" and "copy mode". However, when the controller 33 is set to "program sorter mode" If this mode changeover switch 127 is pressed while copying is being performed, the 1-interrupt copy mode is set. In this “interrupt copy mode,
The copying machine with sorter 34 can perform copy interruption processing.

On the other hand, the forward switch 128 is used when a large number of jobs are sent to the controller 33 to advance the job, that is, to advance the reception number. Each time the forward switch 128 is pressed once, the job advances by one job, and if the forward switch 128 is kept pressed, the job advances by one job every 0.3 seconds through processing by the CPU 121.

To move the job backward one job at a time, press the forward switch 128 while the mode selector switch 127 is set to ``1 copy mode''. - When the switches 128 are pressed at the same time, a reset operation is performed so that the processing in the data frame currently in progress returns to the beginning of that data frame.

(e) First output boat 131 In FIG. 35, the first output boat is the controller 33.
Handles output data in consignment. This includes the output of data for the reception number display circuit 132, the output of data for the operation display circuit 133, and the output of data for the controller power supply/power off circuit 134.

The reception number display circuit 132 is a circuit for displaying a three-digit reception number on a display window 135 located at the upper left of the operation panel 129 shown in FIG. This display window 1
35, when the copying machine 34 with sorter starts copying, the data frame number for the job is displayed. When the designated job is completed, the dot in the display window 135 lights up, indicating that the reception number currently displayed has already been completed. This is to prevent the operator from erroneously restarting the copying operation using the same reception number.

When a dot is displayed in the display window 35, the operator selects the next job by operating the forward switch 128, unless the job is to be repeated. Note that when all the jobs sent to the controller 33 are completed, the reception number itself in the display window 135 blinks.

Eight display lamps (light emitting diodes) 137 are arranged in a row to the right of the display window 135 of the operation panel.

These are driven by the operation display circuit 133. Here, the program sorter mode lamp is a lamp that indicates that the copying machine is set to the program sorter mode. The copy mode lamp is a lamp that indicates that the copying machine is set to copy mode.

The interrupt copy lamp is a lamp that displays the state in which interrupt copy is being performed. The program sorter mode copying lamp is a lamp that lights up while copying is being performed in the program sorter mode. The data receiving lamp is a lamp that indicates that 1-Y is being received from the general-purpose combination J&-Y 32. This includes sending job data, etc. The data transmitting lamp is a lamp that displays a state in which data is being transmitted to the general-purpose computer 32. This includes data for charge aggregation, etc. The communication error lamp is a lamp that is displayed when a communication error occurs. About communication error °C,
This will be explained in detail later.

The please wait lamp is a lamp that indicates a standby state. This lamp lights up during the time period when, for example, the operator presses the escape key to switch the program on the general-purpose computer 32 to a program other than the programmable copying machine, and the switch is temporarily postponed.

The communication error occurred lamp is a lamp that lights up when an error occurs in the communication data between the general-purpose computer 32 and the controller 33.

(f) Second human-powered boat 141 Returning to FIG. 35, the explanation will be continued. Second human-powered boat 14
1 handles data input from the copying machine 34 with a sorter, unlike the first input port 126 . Here, the ready data 142 is data indicating that the copying machine with sorter 34 has become ready. The automatic document feed selection switch data 143 is data indicating that an automatic document feeder (not shown) has been selected in the copying machine 34 with sorter. Sorter selection switch data 144 is sorter 47
This is data indicating that has been selected.

The start print switch data 145 is data indicating that a start print switch (not shown) on the copying machine main body 46 side has been pressed to instruct the start of copying.

One exposure signal 146 is data indicating that the flash xi light is performed as an exposure operation on the copying machine main body 46 side.

Each time flash exposure is performed, one document is copied one by one.

When the timing of flash exposure control differs depending on the bin number of the soak 47, the registration clock 147 is used as data to notify the timing. The machine clock 148 is a basic clock created on the copying machine main body 46 side. Original empty signal 14
Data 9 indicates a state in which the automatic document feeder is selected and the document is empty. The sorter increment signal 150 is data that is output every time a copy sheet enters the bin of the sorter 47, and is used as billing data. The machine shaft down signal 151 is data indicating that the copying machine with sorter 34 is stopped.

The copying machine power-on signal 152 is data indicating that the copying machine main body 46 is powered on.

(G) Second Output Port 161 Unlike the first output port 131, the second output port 161 handles data to be sent to the copying machine 34 with a sorter. Here, the start print pulse 162 is a pulse generated after the start print switch data 145 is manually input to the controller 33, and is output when the controller 33 side is ready in the program sorter mode. . The number-of-copies setting signal 163 is data for setting the number of copies. The sorter bin select pulse 164 is data for selecting a bin of the sorter 47 depending on the manner of sorting. The program delivery pulse 165 is data for notifying the sorter-equipped copying machine 34 every time copy paper storage for each document is completed.

The program clear pulse 166 is outputted to clear the number of copies when the first original is taken, for example, when five originals are taken and ten originals are taken as the second original. It is data. The print Bose signal 167 is
This is data that is output when taking a pose when the timing of flash exposure is thinned out. Tray selection signal 1
68 is data for selecting which supply tray on the copying machine main body 46 side is to be used.

Communication data structure Next, using Figures 37 to 40, the general-purpose computer 3
2 and the controller 330 will be explained.

Of these, FIG. 37 shows the structure of job data sent from the general-purpose computer 32 to the controller 33. The job data 171 that is communicated at one time is
In normal cases, it is composed of data regarding a plurality of reception numbers (a plurality of jobs), such as job data 171-1 for the reception number 171-1, job data 171-2 for the second reception number, etc. Further, each job data 1.7l-1S171-2, . . . is composed of a data unit 172 for each frame.

Here, the first data unit i72 of the reception number contains:
Data regarding the reception number, the size of the copy paper, the number of originals, the assignment of each bin number to the number of copies, and the number of frames in the job data of the reception number are arranged. Further, data excluding the reception number is arranged in the subsequent data unit 7) 172 within the same reception number.

Note that the data unit of the final frame has a configuration in which a flag indicating that it is the final frame is written in the frame number display area. Also, for the last frame at the end of one communication, the transmission end code indicating the end of the transmission is 1. in the data arrangement location that displays the number of frames. It is configured to be read.

Next, FIG. 38 shows the structure of copy tally data sent from the controller 33 to the general-purpose computer 32. This copy summary data 173 includes the reception number,
The number of originals, paper size information, and number of copies are sent in this order, and a data end code is added at the end. Here, the paper size information is information such as specifying the size of the copy paper, for example, Δ4 size. Further, the number-of-copies information indicates the number of copies for the paper size. If there are multiple combinations of paper size and number of copies, the actual copy results for each combination will be displayed in the blank columns in the figure.

FIG. 39 shows the controller 33 to the general-purpose computer 32.
This shows the structure of the message sent to. The message 174 consists of a reception number, a message copy, and a data end code. Here, the message code and its contents are as follows, for example.

Ml: Copying receipt number XXX.

M2: Copying of reception number XXX has been completed.

M3; A jam occurred in reception number XXX.

M4: Replenish receipt number XXX copy paper.

M5: First of all, the power is off.

M6: A mismatch occurred in the number of original pages.

Ml: The copy machine is stopped.

M8; (Message clear code) M9; A communication error has occurred.

FIG. 40 shows the controller 3 from the general-purpose computer 32.
This shows the structure of the message sent to 3. This message 175 is composed of a soft termination code. When the operator presses the escape key on the keyboard 42 while the menu screen is displayed on the CRT 41, the general-purpose computer 32 starts a process for terminating the execution of the program for the programmable copying machine. At this time, if it is possible to terminate the program as a programmable copying machine, a message 175 as a soft termination code is sent to the controller 33 side.

By the way, if the general-purpose combination tool 32 automatically stops working together as a programmable copying machine, the controller 33 will no longer be able to collect fees for copies that are being sorted. 1 If the escape key is pressed while the charges are being totaled, the general-purpose computer 3
2 does not immediately terminate the execution of the program as a programmable copying machine. Then, the execution of the program is terminated when the copying charge totaling work and the related printout work are completely completed on the general-purpose computer 32 side.

Therefore, in a programmable copying machine system in which the operator does not request charge aggregation work for this programmable copying machine, the general-purpose computer 32 immediately ends the execution of the program when the escape key is pressed. This makes it possible to immediately perform other tasks such as creating Japanese sentences using another floppy disk.

Operation of General-Purpose Computer Next, the operation of the general-purpose computer 32 will be explained in each section.

(Flow of many screens) FIG. 41 shows an outline of the flow of many screens on the CRT 41. When the general-purpose combinator 32 is powered on, menu selection processing is performed (step ■).
, Menu selection screen 51<% 51! ! ) is output (step ■). This menu selection screen 51 includes
The number of records that can be registered is displayed (step ■
).

In this state, the CP[Jlol in the general-purpose combicoater 32 shown in FIG. 34 waits for any key on the keyboard 42 to be pressed (step ■). Then, if the number “1” is input from the numeric keypad (step ■: Y)
, data registration processing is performed (step ■). On the other hand, if the numerical value "2" is entered manually (step ■: Y), data modification, search, and deletion processing is performed (step ■).

If the number “3” is entered manually from the numeric keypad (step ■:
Y), data transmission processing is performed (step @). If the number “4” is entered manually from the numeric keypad (step ■: Y)
, pattern registration processing is performed (step O>. If the number "5" is input from the numeric keypad (step o: Y),
Charge aggregation processing is performed (step 0). When the numerical value "6" is entered manually from the numeric keypad (step ■: Y), initial setting processing is performed (step @).

Unlike the above, if the escape key (ESC) is pressed while the menu selection screen 51 is displayed (step @:Y), processing for terminating the software as a programmable copying machine is performed (step ■). If a key other than Mabuko "1" to "6" and the escape key is pressed (step ■: N), a message indicating a manual key error is displayed on the menu selection screen 51 (step @l). , will be waiting for the correct key human power (step ■).

(Software Termination Process) FIG. 142 specifically represents the software termination process as the termination of the program of the programmable copying machine in step @ of FIG. 41.

When the escape key is pressed, the general purpose computer 32
If there is no data that has been sent to the controller 33 (step ■: N), that is, if no work is being done to start the job, the general-purpose computer 32 immediately issues a soft end code 175 (see FIG. 40). The data is sent to the controller 33 (step ■). In this case, there was a communication indicating that it was received from the controller 33 side (
At step (2): Y), the program is down (step (2)), thereby completing the operation of the programmable copying machine by the cooperation of the general-purpose convenience store printer 32 and the controller 33.

If there is sent data for this, CPUl
At 0I, it is determined whether or not copying is being performed in the program printer mode (step ■). If copying is in progress, a message indicating that copying is in progress is output until all copying is completed (step ■).

If the copying in the program sorter mode has been completed, it is determined whether there is any unaggregated data regarding charge billing (step 2).

If there is no unaggregated data, the general-purpose computer 32 immediately sends a soft termination code 175 (see FIG. 40) to the controller 33 (step 2).

On the other hand, if there is unaggregated data, copy aggregation data 173 (see FIG. 38) is continuously received from the controller 33 (step 2). When this reception is completed, the general-purpose computer 32 transmits the soft end code 175 (see FIG. 40) to the controller 33 (step 2).

(Data Registration Process) FIG. 43 specifically shows the flow of the data registration process in step (2) in FIG. 41.

After outputting the data registration screen 52 (see Figure 18),
In step ■), CPUl0I calls out the last registered reception number. Then, "1" is added to this number to make it the current reception number, and it is output to the data registration screen 52 (step 2). After this, the system enters a standby state for key human power (step ■).

If there is a key input from the keyboard 42, if it is related to a pattern code (step ■: Y),
Output the corresponding pattern to the data registration screen 52 (
Step ■). Then, the system enters the state of waiting for key personnel again (step ■).

Furthermore, if a name code is entered manually from the keyboard 42 (step ■), the corresponding name pattern is output to the data registration screen 52 (step ■). Then, the state returns to standby for key personnel (step ■
).

Furthermore, when data is input from the keyboard 42 (step ■), the input data is displayed on the data registration screen 52.
As shown in step ■), the system is again waiting for key human power (step ■).

Also, if 'Om of the cursor keys is pressed (step @), the screen of the next page is output (step 0), and if '8° is pressed (step o), 1
The screen of the previous page is output (step 0).

Then, it will be in a state of waiting for key personnel again (step ■
).

On the other hand, the operator selects "BINNO, C) - () Number of copies [) C/N" displayed at the bottom of the data registration screen 52.
When you enter "N" in the "[)" column, the cursor moves to the "Registration; T/Ff, R record; N[]" column.
The system is now waiting for key personnel (step ■). In this state, when "T" which means registration is pressed manually, the data displayed on the CRT 41 is stored in the floppy disk stored in the second floppy disk driver 114. (Step O). Then, the next registration screen is displayed on the CRT 41 (step 0). In this state, the CPU 101 counts the number of pages and manuscripts and displays this at the corresponding location on the data registration screen 52 (step 2). In this case, input of the name code and the client's name is prohibited from now on (step @). This is because the page is automatically displayed as the same content as the previous page. After this, the system will be in a state of waiting for key personnel again (step ■).

With the cursor moved to the “Registered; T/F unregistered; N
” is entered manually (Step @: Y), the displayed data registration screen 52 is again allowed to be entered manually (Step 2).

On the other hand, if the alphabet "F", which means registration on the final screen, is pressed manually, Step 0: Y)
After the data on the screen is stored on the floppy disk (step 0), a data registration end flag indicating data registration output is set (step @), and the next data registration screen is output ( Step ■).

Furthermore, unlike the above two-man operation, if the escape key is pressed (step @), the data registration work is completed and the screen display returns to the menu selection screen 51.

If a key manual force other than the key manual force described above is performed (step @: N), a key manual force error message is displayed on the screen (step @), and the key human power is in a standby state (step ■).

Note that even if the escape key is pressed before proceeding to step (2) (step @: Y), the data registration work is completed and the screen display returns to the menu selection screen 5I. Also, “BINNOo[)-C) Part 1[)C/N (
) If the alphabet “C” is input at “E” (Step @), the key input continues on the display screen (Step ■), if data other than the alphabet “C” or “N” is entered for this input location. If it is input, a key manual error message is displayed on the screen (step @), and the key manual input is in a standby state (step ■).

(Date/Date Modification/Search/Delete) FIG. 44 specifically shows the flow of data modification/search/deletion processing in step (2) of FIG. 41.

After outputting the data correction, search, deletion, and index screen 53 (see Figure 22) (step ■), the CPU 10
I outputs the reception number and department code of the registered data to the calling screen (step ■). After this, the system enters a standby state for key human power (step ■).

In this state, if the numerical value "1" is input to instruct data modification (step 2: Y), a flag for data modification is set in a predetermined area in the RAM 109 (step 2). Then, it enters a state of waiting for input of an index number. On the other hand, if the numerical value "2" or "3°" is input, this means that data retrieval (step ■) or data deletion (step ■) is instructed.

Therefore, in such a case, a search flag is set in the predetermined area in the RAM 109 (step ■).
Or the erase flag is set (, step ■)
, after which it enters a state of waiting for input of an index number.

Now, when an index number is input after data modification, search, or deletion status is selected (step @: y>, CPLII 01 determines whether job data exists in the corresponding index number. conduct(
step 0). If a non-existent index number is entered (N), it is assumed that there was an error in the key manual input, and the key manual error message (MSG) is corrected.
It is output on the search, deletion, and index screen 53 (step 0).

On the other hand, if job data exists at the corresponding index number, cputot refers to the contents of the above-mentioned area of RAM l09. If the flag set in that area is a data correction flag (step 0: Y), data correction processing is performed (step
). Further, if the flag set in that area is a flag for data retrieval (step o: Y), processing for data retrieval is performed (step @). Furthermore, if the flag set in that area is a flag for erasing data (step ■: Y), processing for erasing data is performed (
step 0). These processes (step ■, @, @)
will be explained in detail later. After these processes are completed, the CRT41 can be used again for data correction, search, deletion, etc.
The index screen 53 will be output (step ■).

On the other hand, when the escape key is pressed in the key manual standby state (step ■), the data correction, search, and deletion operations are completed in step ■: Y), and the screen display returns to the menu selection screen 51. In addition, if information other than the index number or escape key press information is entered, a key error message (MSG) will be sent to correct the data, search,
The data is erased and output on the index screen 53 (step 0).

(Details of Data Correction) FIG. 45 specifically shows the data correction process shown in step (2) in FIG. 44. In the data correction process, the data correction screen 63 (
(see FIG. 23) is output (step ■). Then, the first page (first data frame) of the data of the corresponding reception number indicated by the index number is displayed on the CRT 41 (step 2). After this, the system enters a standby state for key human power (step ■).

If correction data is input in this state (step ■
), the input data is displayed at the corresponding location on the data correction screen 63 (step ■). Then, the key human power is on standby again (step ■).

On the other hand, as a manual key, the cursor key “θ”
” is pressed (step ■), the next page screen is output (step ■), and when “8” is pressed (step ■), the previous page screen is output. (Step ■).Then, the system is again waiting for key personnel (Step ■).

Now, “BINNO, ()-() Number of copies [] C/N (
) If the alphabet “N” is entered manually in the m field (step @), the cursor is advanced to the next lower field, but if the alphabet “C’” is entered (step ■: N
, o:Y), the data modification work within the data frame can be continued (step ■). If the escape key is pressed as a key other than the above keys (step Q: Y), the data correction work is completed and the C
The RT 41 displays a screen 53 for data correction, search, deletion, and indexing. When a key other than the above is pressed (step o: N), a manual key error message (MSG) is output on the data correction screen 63, indicating that there was a mistake in the manual key input (step 0).

By the way, "BINNO, C) - () Number of copies (,) C/N
() When the alphabet “N’ is entered in the ” field (step @: Y), “Registered; T not registered; N After insertion;
A: Previous; B: Delete: D The cursor moves to the [] column, and key input for the alphabet is now on standby (step 0).

If the revised contents are not to be registered, the operator inputs the alphabet "N'" at this point, which means unregistered (step 2). In this case, the process returns to step (2) again.

When registering the displayed data frame by replacing it with the data frame before modification, the operator manually enters the alphabet “To” (step @). In this case,
The data of the data frame displayed on the CRT 41 is stored in the floppy disk set in the second floppy disk driver 114 (step ①).
). Then, the number of corrected manuscripts is calculated, and the next data correction screen 63 is output (step 0).

After this, the system enters a standby state for key human power (step ■).

By the way, as explained earlier, in this data modification work, it is not only possible to simply modify the data frame, but also additions and deletions can be made. First, when inserting one screen after the currently displayed screen, “Registered;T Not registered;N
After insert; A Before; B Delete; D Enter "A" in the "[]" field (step 0).Also, if you want to insert one screen before the currently displayed screen, Input the alphabet "B" in the entered field (step ■). In these cases, the link address is changed (step O).

Here, the link address is one job (reception number)
This refers to the address that links each data frame. For example, suppose that a job with a certain reception number consists of data frames of five pages in total. In this case, the address of the data frame of the next second page is written in the first data frame, and each second data frame j has the address of its own data frame and the address of the third data frame. is written.

Similarly, in the third data frame, the address of this data frame itself and the address of the next fourth data frame are written. In the fifth data frame, the address of the fourth data frame to which the link is made and an end mark indicating the end of the link are written.

Therefore, when adding or deleting data frames themselves, it is necessary to match the addresses between the two linked data frames. To do this, one more page is added to all the pages of the current data frame (step @), and after the linking address is changed, the added registration screen is output to the CRT 41. (Step O). Then, key human power is allowed for the screen displayed for this addition (step ■).

Also, if you want to delete the displayed data frame itself, use the following command:
Delete; Enter the alphabet "D" in the "D []" column (step [phase]). In this case, the link address is also changed (step 6), and the total number of data frames that make up the job is reduced by 1. (step [phase]).

And the screen of the next page after this is CRT41
(Step O). In this case as well, key manual input for data correction is possible on the newly displayed data correction screen 63 (step 2).

On the other hand, if the escape key is pressed when moving to step @), the data correction work is completed and the CRT 41 displays the data correction, search, deletion, and index screen 53. I will do it. Also, when a key other than the above is pressed (step @:N
), a key manual error message is output on the data correction screen 63, indicating that there was an error in the key manual input (step @). In this state, the operator can perform the correct key force (step ■).

(Details of Data Search) FIG. 46 specifically shows the data search process indicated by step @ in FIG. 44. In the data search process, the data search screen 64 (
(See Figure 24) is output (step ■). Then, the first page (first data frame) of the data of the corresponding reception number indicated by the index number is displayed on the CRT 41 (step 2). After this, the system enters a standby state for key human power (step ■).

In this state, if the cursor key is pressed (step ■), the next page screen is output (step ■), and the operator can check the contents. If "8" is pressed (step ■), the screen of the previous page is output (step ■), and the operator can confirm the contents.

To end the data search, the operator presses the escape key (step ■). In this case, the data correction, search, deletion, and index screen 53 will be displayed instead of the data search screen 640. Also, when a key other than the above is pressed, step ■:N) is executed, and a key manual error message is output on the data search screen 64, indicating that there was a mistake in key manual input (step ■).
.

Then, the key human power is on standby again (step ■)
.

(Details of Data Deletion) FIG. 47 specifically shows the data deletion process shown in step O in FIG. 44. In the data deletion process, data modification, search, deletion, and
The operator inputs the numerical value "3" while the index screen 53 is displayed. As a result, a data erasing screen 65 (see FIG. 25) is output on the CRT 41 (step 2). This data deletion screen 65 has the same configuration as the data correction, search, deletion, and index screen 53 shown in FIG.

In this state, the CPU I0I waits for key input by the operator (-step ■). When the operator enters the index number of the job (reception number) to be deleted (step ■), a “
"Reception number" and "Erase Y/N ()" columns are displayed (step ■).

If the operator notices an operational error at this stage,
Enter the alphabet "N" key manually (step ①) to disable erasure. This allows the operator to input the index number again (step ■).

On the other hand, if the escape key is pressed instead of the index number (step ■:N1■:Y), the data deletion process is completed and the data correction, search, deletion, and index screen 53 is displayed. It turns out. Also, if a key other than the above is entered by mistake (step ■:
N), a key manual error message will be output (step ■), and you will be able to enter the correct key (step ■).
).

On the other hand, if you manually press the "Y" key to approve the deletion with the 'Reception number' and 'Erase Y/N ()' fields displayed at the bottom of the screen to confirm the deletion ( Step■
), the data of the corresponding reception number is deleted (step @). Then, the reception number is cleared on the screen display,
The next reception number is incremented to that index number and displayed on the screen (step ■). On the other hand, when the operator wants to finish the erasing operation without erasing data or respecifying the index number for erasing, the operator presses the escape key (step 0).

Note that if a key other than the 1N''' key, the "Y" key, and the escape key is pressed, a key manual error message is output (step -), and a state is reached in which the correct key can be input (step -).

(Data Transmission) FIG. 48 specifically shows the flow of data transmission processing in step 0 of FIG. 41.

In this data transmission work, registered data is transmitted from the general-purpose computer 32 to the controller 33. At this time, CPLIIQI first outputs the data transmission screen 54 (see FIG. 26) (step 2).

Then, the reception number and department code of the registered data are output on the screen (step ■). After this, the system enters a standby state for key human power (step ■).

When the operator inputs the start number and end number of the index number for data transmission from the keyboard 42 (Step 2: Y), the data of the corresponding reception number is transmitted (Step 2). While the data is being transmitted, a message "Sending data" is displayed on the screen (step ■). When data transmission for each job is completed, the reception number of the transmission data changes from green to white (step ■). When the transmission of all jobs to be transmitted is completed (step ■: Y), the transmission data is printed out by the printer 31 (step ■).

By the way, the data transmission screen 54 displayed on the CRT 41 can only display a maximum of 45 jobs. Therefore, if 46 or more jobs are prepared,
Use the 92 or 8 cursor keys to check other screens as necessary.
If the 9″ key is pressed (step ■), the next d-
The next screen is output (step O). If the "8" key is pressed (step 0), the screen from the previous page is output (step 0).

In this way, the status of each screen can be grasped, and the operator can
The reception number extending beyond the page or the reception number after the second page shall be specified.

In this case, the operator inputs, for example, the index number of the first one among the pages to which data is to be sent in the "receipt number scroll [ ]" displayed on the data transmission screen 54 (step @: Y ). As a result, the screen display pointer moves by the number of scrolls (step 2), and the reception numbers and department codes from the new position indicated by the pointer to +44 jobs are displayed on the CRT 41 (step 2). In other words, the currently input index number is "promoted" to the first index number. In this state, the operator can
The transmission INDEX number []-[]” is specified (step ①).

Here, the operator does not necessarily have index number “1”.
Of course, there is no need to specify the number from the beginning.

Unlike the key operations described above, if the escape key is input in a state where manual key operation is possible (step ■), the data transmission task is completed and the
A menu selection screen 51 will be displayed on the RT 41. Furthermore, if a key other than the keys explained above is operated by mistake (Step 7'@:N), a key manual error message is output (Step ■), and the state becomes available for inputting the correct key (Step ■). .

(Pattern Registration) FIG. 49 specifically shows the flow of pattern registration processing in step 0 of FIG. 41. In this pattern registration work, the CPU 10I first outputs the pattern registration screen 55 (see Fig. 11) (step 1).
). At this point, the key human power is on standby (step ■)
.

If the key is pressed (Y) and the cursor key "Government" is pressed (Step ■: Y), the screen of the next page is output (Step ■).

On the other hand, if the "8" key is pressed (step ■: Y), the screen from the previous page is output (step ■
). With the desired page output in this manner, the operator performs a pattern registration operation in which the regular work is patterned.

First, the operator inputs "pattern registration"'No' from the numeric keypad (steps ■: N, ■: Y). The input numerical value is displayed at the corresponding location on the CRT 41 (step ■). Similarly, the operator inputs the pattern salt (step ■). At this time, kanji can be input using techniques such as kana-kanji conversion. Pattern salt is also CR
It is displayed at the corresponding location of T41 (step ■).

When the above operations are completed, a name code is input (step ■: Y), and when the name code is entered manually, the corresponding name pattern is displayed on the screen (step ■). Next, the operator inputs the number of originals to which the name pattern is applied in the corresponding job using the numeric keypad (steps ■, ■). and,
Next, you will need to input the number of copies for each bin.

To input the number of copies for each bin, specify the bin number and use Rf
This is done by inputting fl (steps ■, ■).

Such an input is performed by entering the “BIN No. ()-C) 8 losses C] C/
N C) Do this using the column. After this, the alphabet "C" or "N" will be entered in the last parenthesis of this field.

If the alphabet "C" is input here (step ■, @:N, (13:Y), input for the next bin becomes possible. In other words, the cursor will move to that column on the display screen. Move to the left again and input can begin from the first parenthesis.

, knee n +: vs. t, If the alphabet #N'' is input in the last parenthesis (step ■: Y), it is assumed that all the number of copies have been input. In this case, the cursor will move downwards. It automatically moves to the "Registered; T/F Not Registered; N" column and enters the key manual standby state (step 0). When the operator enters the alphabet "T" in parentheses in this state ( In step ■), the displayed pattern is registered (step [phase]).In other words, the data on the screen is associated with the pattern code, and the floppy disk set in the first floppy disk driver 113 is After this, the next linked pattern registration screen 55 is output (step 0).At the same time, the number of screens, the number of originals, etc. are counted, and the displayed screen “Pag”
e'' field and the "Number of original sheets" field (step 0).

Mata, “Pattern code NO 0”, “Name code NO.
The display of "brackets" in each column of "1" and "6 pattern name" is deleted, and manual input of pattern code No., name code No. 0, and pattern salt is prohibited (step @). In this display state, key input to this linked pattern registration screen 55 is awaited (step ■).
.

On the other hand, if alphabeb)'N' is input in the last parenthesis at step ■ (step 2Y), the state is unregistered, and the data cannot be corrected for the pattern registration screen 55. becomes possible (step ■). Furthermore, if the alphabet "F" is input in the last parenthesis (step o: Y), the displayed pattern is registered (step Φ). i.e. the alphabet “T”
Similarly to the case where the data is input, the data on the screen is associated with the pattern code, and the data is stored in the floppy disk set in the first floppy disk driver 113. However, in this case where the alphabet "F" is entered manually, the pattern linking operation is completed and the pattern on the current display screen becomes the final sorting pattern to be linked. Therefore, in this case as well, an end mark is set as a flag indicating the end of pattern registration in the 1 job (step 2).

On the other hand, if the escape key is pressed instead of the above key operations at step ■ (step ■), the pattern registration process is completed and the CRT4
1, a menu selection screen 51 will be displayed.

If any other key is erroneously pressed (step 2: N), a key manual error message is output (step 2), and the state becomes available for manual key operation again (step 2).

Similarly, if the escape key is pressed while the keys are manually operated in step ■ (step @: Y), the pattern registration process is completed, and the menu selection screen 5 appears on the CRT 41.
1 will be displayed.

In addition, if a key other than those described above is input while the keys are manually operated in step ■ (step o2N), a key manually operated error message is output (step ■), and the keys can be manually operated again. Becoming in a state of disrepair (step■
).

(Charge Totalization) FIG. 50 specifically shows the flow of the fee totalization process in step (2) in FIG. 41.

In this charge aggregation process, the CPU t first outputs the charge aggregation screen 56 (see FIG. 29) (step 2). Then, the system enters a standby state for key human power (step ■).

, Now, on the charge aggregation screen 56, "Aggregation period C" -
Two columns are displayed: "C)" column and "By department; 1 By reception number; 2 []".The operator first enters the start/period and end period of the aggregation period manually from the numeric keys (
Step ■).

The CPU 101 determines whether or not data corresponding to the aggregation period exists (step ■), and if data exists, it moves the cursor to the column of "By department; 1 By reception number; 2 []". move it. Then, the key human power is put on standby (step ■). On the other hand, if there is no data corresponding to that aggregation period, the message "No aggregation data" will be displayed on the screen, and the cursor will move to "By department; 1 By reception number; 2 [
] column and waits for key personnel (step ■).The latter case is a case where a totaling period is set in advance for copying operations to be performed in the future.

When the operator inputs "l" from the numeric keypad while the cursor is moved to the column "By Department; 1 By Reception Number; 2 []", the CPU 101 determines that a division-by-department aggregation has been instructed (Step ■: Y).

In this case, the aggregated data within the relevant period is calculated for each department according to the fee structure (step ■), and the result is printed by the printer 31 in the departmental fee total 67 (third step).
(See Figure 1) will be printed out (Step 5)
).

On the other hand, the cursor moves to “By department; 1 By reception number; 2 [] ”
If "2' is entered manually from the numeric keypad while moving to the field, it is determined that aggregation by reception number has been instructed (step ■). In this case, the aggregation within the corresponding period is determined to have been instructed. Data is calculated by receipt number according to the fee structure (step O).

Then, the result is printed out by the printer 31 as a fee total by reception number 68 (see FIG. 32) (step 2).

Unlike the above, if an input is made using the escape key (step @: Y), the fee totaling process ends. That is, the menu selection screen 51 is displayed on the CRT 41. If any other key input is erroneously performed (Step @: N), a key input error message is output on the display screen (Step 0), and the key input is again on standby. state (step ■).

FIG. 51 specifically shows the flow of the initial setting process in step (2) in FIG. 41.

In this initial setting process, the CPU 10I first outputs the initial setting screen 57 (see FIG. 6) (step
). Then, the key human power is on standby (step ■)
.

Now, when the number "1" is entered manually on the initial setting screen 57,
cpuiot determines that the name pattern is to be registered (step 2: Y). Then, name pattern registration processing is executed (step ■). This will be discussed later.

On the other hand, if the numerical value "2" is input from the keyboard 42, CPLJIOI determines that the fee structure is to be defined (step ■: Y).In this case, the fee structure definition process is executed. It turns out. This will also be discussed later.

Unlike the above, if the escape key of the keyboard 42 is pressed, the initial setting process is completed and the CRT 41
A menu selection screen 51 is displayed. Furthermore, if there is a key force other than the key force explained above (step ■: N), a key force error message will be displayed indicating that there was a key operation error, and the key force will be accepted again. (Step ■).

(Details of Name Pattern Registration) Next, details of the name pattern registration process in step (2) in FIG. 51 will be explained using FIG. 52.

When name pattern registration is selected by the operator, a name pattern registration screen 61 (see FIG. 7) is output (step 2). Then, the system enters a standby state for key human power (step ■).

“Name code” is displayed on the name pattern registration screen 61.
There is a column called. When the operator enters a numerical value here, this becomes the name code (Step ■:
Y). As a result, the screen creation process for that name pattern will be displayed from now on (step ■), and the cursor will move to the place where the bin number is to be input, and the system will be in a state of waiting for manual input with the "C" key (step ■).

When a bin number is entered in this state, the input data is displayed on the screen (step ■), and the cursor moves to the location where the recipient name is entered manually. When the distribution destination name for the bin number is input (step ■), the input data is displayed on the screen (step ■). The operator repeatedly inputs the bin number and distribution destination pair data in this way,
Create a name pattern.

After creating the name pattern for the name code as described above, the operator moves the cursor to “
Registered; T Unregistered; N”.If you want to register the currently displayed name pattern, click (
Step ■:N1■:Y), input the alphabet "T" from the keyboard 42. In this case, CRT41
The name pattern displayed above is stored on the floppy disk through the first floppy disk driver 113 (step @).

On the other hand, if the operator notices the need to modify the data after moving the cursor to "Registered; T Not registered; N", the operator manually performs the alphabet "N" (step ). In this case, cputoi accepts key human power again (step 2), so data can be corrected or added.

Note that if the escape key is pressed while the key is in standby mode (step ■), the name pattern registration process ends and 1. An initial setting screen 57 is displayed. If the escape key is further pressed in this state, a menu selection screen 51 will be displayed on the CRT 41.

On the other hand, if an operation other than the above key operations is performed by mistake (step ■: N), a key manual error message is output on the display screen (step ■), and the system waits for new key manual input. state.

(Details of Interest Rate Structure Definition) Next, the details of the rate structure definition process in step (2) in FIG. 51 will be explained using FIG. 53.

When the operator selects the rate structure definition process,
A fee structure definition screen 62 (see FIG. 10) is output (step ■). Then, key personnel will be on standby (
Step ■).

Now, on the fee structure definition screen 62, the operator first inputs a page number (step ■). This page number is displayed at the top right of the screen (step ■).

In this state, the key human power is again on standby (step ■).

Next, the operator enters the department code that is commonly applied to the fee structure displayed on the screen (step ■).
. The department code is displayed at each display location (step ■). In this state, the key human power is again on standby (step ■).

Thereafter, the operator inputs various data regarding the fee structure (step 2). This includes (i) paper size, (i
) There are three types of data: the number of sheets defined in relation to the unit price, and (in) the unit price. Each time these data are input, the input data are displayed at the corresponding location on the display screen (step 2).

When the creation of l pages (one fee system) on the fee structure definition screen 62 is completed as described above, the operator moves the cursor to the "Registered; T Unregistered; No." When registering the fee structure (steps ■～■:N, ■:Y), press Keyboard 4.
Enter the alphabet “T” from 2. In this case, the fee structure for that page is stored on the floppy disk through the first floppy disk driver 113 (step 2). In this case, the next fee structure definition screen 62 will be displayed on the CRT 41 in an unregistered state.

On the other hand, if the operator realizes that it is necessary to modify the data after moving the cursor to "Registered; T Not registered; N", the operator inputs the alphabet "No" (Step ■: Y) In this case, the CPU 101 accepts key human power again (step ①), so that data can be corrected or added.

By the way, in this fee structure definition process, you can use the cursor keys to call up any page on the fee structure screen and perform corrections. That is, when "9" of the cursor keys is pressed in the manual standby message M (step ■) (step ■: Y), the screen of the next page is output (step O). On the other hand, if "8" is pressed (step ■Y), the screen of the previous page is output (step ■). With the desired page output in this manner, the operator can check or modify the fee structure.

Note that if the escape key is pressed manually while the key is on standby (step 0), the fee structure definition process is completed and the initial setting screen 57 is displayed. If the escape key is further pressed in this state, a menu selection screen 51 will be displayed on the CRT 41.

On the other hand, if an operation other than the above key operations is performed by mistake (step o2N), a key manual error message is output on the display screen (step ■), and the system waits for new key manual input. state.

(Communication Process) Next, the communication process of the general-purpose combinator 32 with the controller 33 will be explained using FIG.

Now, the general-purpose computer 32 receives transmission from the controller 33 in response to an interrupt request. That is, when CPU i 01 determines that there is a communication request through interrupt processing (step ■: Y)
, transmits communication permission to the controller 33 side (step ■). At the same time, the CPU 10I sets a predetermined value in a timer counter in order to monitor the occurrence of a communication error (step 2). Here, the timer counter can be constructed by the clock circuit 105 and RAM 109 in FIG.

In this state, from the controller 33 to the general-purpose computer 32
Data transmission begins in 1-byte units. CPUl
In 0I, the count value of the timer counter is decremented by 1 (step ■) until one byte of data is received (step ■: N), and monitoring is restarted.

If this is not done within the specified time, that is, if the count value of the timer counter reaches "0" before 1 byte is received (step ■: Y), it is determined that a communication error has occurred. . In this case, the message “A communication error has occurred.” will be displayed (step
). N configured using a predetermined area in the RAM 109
The count value of the G counter is cleared (step ■).

Here, the NG counter is a counter that counts the number of times an interrupt occurs for a reason other than a communication request. That is, when the general-purpose computer 32 cannot determine the request even though an interrupt has occurred (step
:N), and transmits that the request from the controller 33 side is unrecognizable (step ac). Then, the count value of the NG counter is incremented by 1 (step 0). Here, the NG counter is initialized to "0" when the general-purpose computer 32 is started up.

When the controller 33 sends the above-mentioned f & impossible request 5 times, step 0: Y), the CPU l 0
1 is determined to have a communication error, and the controller 33
A communication error is sent to (step ■). Then, as described above, the count value of the NG counter is cleared (step 2), and monitoring is restarted.

Return to step ■ and continue the explanation. When 1 byte of data is sent within the specified time (step ■: Y), the CPU
10I determines whether the data is a data transmission end code (step ◎). If it is not an end code, the 1-byte data is stored in a predetermined area of RAM 109. Then, the timer counter is set again (step (2)), and the next 1 byte of data is received.

When the data is received in this manner and the end code finally arrives (step (3: Y')), a sum check is performed (step 0).

If there is no problem in the sum check, the CPU 10I controls the communication control circuit 115 and transmits to the controller 33 that the data has been successfully received (step ■).
. After this, M reading of the received data is performed.

As a result, if the received data is related to a message (step @: Y), the CPU 101 displays the corresponding message on the CRT 41. After this, the count value of the NG counter is cleared (step ■). Also, if the data is related to copy aggregation (step @
:Y), the second floppy disk driver 114 stores the contents in the tally file in the floppy disk (step ■). After this, the color in which the reception number of the job whose data has been received changes from white to red, indicating that copying of that job has been completed.
41 (step @).

Controller Control Next, the control on the controller 33 side will be explained separately for each item.

(System System? 11) FIG. 55 shows the system control of the controller 33. Here, the system control refers to the control when the copying machine with sorter V&34 is set to the program sorter mode and a copying operation is performed.

If the program sorter mode is set with the start switch on the copying machine main body 46 pressed down (step ■: Y), C in the controller 33 shown in FIG.
The PU 101 checks whether job data has been written in the RAM 124 (step ■).

General-purpose combination 5. - If the job data has been transmitted from the printer 32 and the copying machine 34 with sorter is in a state where copying is possible (Step ■: Y), the data of the corresponding reception number instructed by the operator is read out from the RAM 124 (Step ■ ). After that, the CPU 121 controls the communication control circuit 125 to send one message to the general-purpose computer 32.
Copying in progress. The message (MSG) ' is sent (step ■).

This will be displayed on the CRT 41 on the general-purpose computer 32 side.

Next, the CPU 121 sets the number of copies per original and selects the tray to which the copy paper is to be supplied (step 2). Thereafter, the start print pulse 162 explained in FIG. 35 is sent to the sorter-equipped copying machine 34 (step 2).

Then, the display lamp 137 indicating "Program sorter mode copying" shown in FIG. 36 is turned on (
Step ■). In this state, the copying operation is controlled (step 0). This includes (i) counting the number of flash lamps emitted, (ii) controlling the bins of the 7-tater 47, and (ii)
i) counts the number of copies; and (iv) displays the number of plays.

As the copying process progresses, when the number of flash lamps emitted matches the number of copies to be made (step ■: Y), one light beam for one document has been completed, even if the final copy is not placed in the sorter bin. Even if it is, the presence or absence of an interrupt copy request is checked at this point (step 0).
. If there is a request for interrupt copying, the process waits until shutdown control, which will be described later, is performed (step (2)), and the control ends.

On the other hand, if there is no interrupt request at the time the exposure for one document is completed, and the last exposure for one data frame has not been completed at the time the exposure is completed (step Q:N), the originals are exchanged, and the number of copies to be made and the selection of a tray are set for the exchanged originals (step ①).

In addition, if the exposure for one data frame is completed by the end of the exposure for the original (step o: Y
), it is determined whether the exposure to which this data frame belongs has ended (step @). If the exposure is not completed, the original is replaced and the same operation is repeated for the next data frame (after step ■).
. If the job is finished (step [phase]: Y),
The dot under the reception number in the display window 135 in the operation panel 129 shown in FIG. 36 lights up, and an end flag indicating the end of the job is set in a predetermined area in the RAM 124 (step O).

The details of the above-mentioned control of a copying machine with a sorter are described in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 127643/1983.

In this state, the controller 33 transmits the copy tally data for the currently completed job to the general-purpose computer 32 (step @). Then, a copy aggregation completed flag is set (step ■).

This allows confirmation that the data has been sent. Furthermore, since the data itself is stored for a certain period of time, it is also possible to resend the copy tally data to the general-purpose combi coater 32 in the event of a communication error.

(Shutdown Control) Next, the shutdown control will be explained using FIG. 56. Here, "shaft down" refers to a state in which the copying machine main body 46 is stopped for whatever reason.

On the controller 33 side, when the operation of the copying machine main body 46 stops, it is determined whether the power is on (step ■)e, and if the power is off (N).
Determine whether there is unsent aggregated data (
Step ■), do not shut off the power to the controller 33 as long as unsent aggregated data exists (Step ■
,■).

On the other hand, if there is no unsent aggregated data (step ■: N), a message is sent to the general-purpose computer 32 indicating that the power on the copying machine main body 46 side has been turned off (step ■), and then turn off the remote power supply on the controller 33 side (step ■).

As a result, the power to the controller 33 is turned off, and its control ends.

On the other hand, in the normal state in which the 7JjL power source of the copying machine main body 46 is turned on, the program sorter mode is set and it is determined whether there is "C" (
Step ■). If the program sorter mode is set, it is determined whether the operation of the copying machine main body 46 has stopped due to the interrupt mode being set (step 2). In this case, “
The display lamp 137 "Interrupt Copy" is turned on (Step ■). Then, Ilo on the controller 33 side is set to the above-mentioned copy mode (Step ■). After this, normal copying control is performed on the copying machine main body 46 side. Therefore, the control on the controller 33 side ends.

If the mode is not interrupt mode, step (2) is skipped (N), and it is determined whether or not the operation of the copying machine main body 46 has stopped during the copying operation in the job (step (2)). If the operation stops during work in one job (Y), it is first determined whether a jam (paper jam) has occurred (
Step ■).

If a jam occurs, the message “A paper jam has occurred.

Data corresponding to the message '' is transmitted to the general-purpose computer 32 side, and the actual number of copies is set on the counter of the flash lamp, as well as a pointer (step 2).

If no jam has occurred, a check is made to see if the supply tray is out of copy paper (step 0). If the copy paper is out, a message to that effect is sent to the general-purpose computer 32 (step 2).

Then, the operation shown in step (3) is performed and all controls are completed.

If copy paper is also present, a check is made to see if the copying machine main body 46 is set to automatic document feed mode (ADH) (step 0). If the operation of the copying machine main body 46 stops while it is not in the self-help document feeding mode, message data for displaying the message "The copying machine has stopped." is sent to the general-purpose convenience store tacho 2 side. be done (step@). Such a case is, for example, a case where the operator intentionally presses the stop button of the copying machine.

When the operation of the copying machine main body 46 is stopped in the automatic document feed mode (step @:Y), a check is made to see if there is a document in the automatic document feeder (not shown) (step 0). If there is a manuscript, it is in the middle of a job, so it is in a state that can be assumed. Therefore, in this case, message data for displaying the message "The copying machine has stopped." is transmitted to the general-purpose convenience store tacho 2 side (step @). On the other hand, if there is no original in the automatic document feeder, this means that the number of originals set in the job is incorrect. In this case, the CPU 121 displays the number "88" on the display window 135 to notify the operator of this.
Display 8° (step 0). This indicates a case where, for example, the number of original documents is insufficient due to occurrence of double feeding. After this, from the controller 33 side “
A mismatch has occurred in the manuscript. Data for displaying the message "" is sent to the general-purpose computer 32 (step ■).

Next, in cases other than copying work in a job, the copying machine main body 4
The case when the operation No. 6 stops will be explained. in this case,
Immediately after the job ends, the CPU 121 checks whether the copying machine main body 46 has stopped (step @). If it is not immediately after the job ends (N), that is, in the normal case, the control ends as is.

On the other hand, immediately after the job ends, a check is made to see if there is a document in the automatic document feeder (
Step O). If no manuscript remains, data for displaying the message "The program job has been completed" is sent to the general-purpose computer 32 (Step 0>).

Then, the display lamp 137 indicating "Data Sending" in FIG. 36 is turned on (step ■), and the copy tally data is transmitted to the general-purpose combiner 32 (step (81). Transmission of the copy tally data is completed. Then, the display lamp 137 indicating "data transmission in progress" is turned off (step ■).

On the other hand, immediately after the job ends, and if there are originals in the automatic document feeder (step 0: Y), the number of originals actually prepared is greater than the number of originals that should be used for one job. This is often the case. In this case, the CPLI 121 uses the display window 13 to notify the operator of this.
5 displays the numerical value "999" (step ■). Then, the data needed to display the message “A mismatch has occurred in the original.” is sent to the general-purpose computer 3.
2 (step O).

(Control of Key Switch) FIG. 57 shows how the key switch of the controller 33 is controlled.

If the copying machine main body 46 is not stopped (step ■) and the program sorter mode is not set, step ■: N), and the current state is maintained. The same applies even if the program sorter mode is set but the mode switch 127 (see FIG. 36) is not turned on (step 2: N). When the mode switch 127 is on, an interrupt flag for performing interrupt processing is set (step 2).

On the other hand, if the operation of the copying machine main body 46 has stopped (step ■: Y) and there is key human power (step ■), it is determined whether this is in the middle of a copying operation within a job. (Step ■). If the copy operation in the job is in progress (Y), a check is made to see if the mode switch 127 has been pressed (step ■). If only the mode switch 127 is pressed, it is determined whether interrupt copying is in progress (step 2). If interrupt copying is not in progress (N), interrupt copying is performed.

In this case, the display lamp 13 that says "Interrupt Copy"
7 lights up (Step ■), the illumination on the controller 33 side
o is set to copy mode (step 0). If interrupt copying is in progress, the interrupt processing will end and the step ■
:Y), the display lamp 137 indicating "interrupt copy" goes out and step ■), Ilo on the controller 33 side is set to program sorter mode (step 0).
.

If the key is pressed in the middle of a job and it is not in program sorter mode or copy mode (step ■: N), if both the mode switch 127 and the power switch 128 are pressed at the same time, reset. It is determined that the key operation is for (Step 0:
Y). In this case, the above-mentioned pointer comes to the beginning of the data frame (step 2).

Also, if the key is pressed in the middle of a job and the program is not in sorter mode or copy mode,
Step ■: N), if it is determined that the state is other than the IJ 7 put (Step @: N), that is, forward switch 1
If only 28 is pressed, it is determined that the state is forward (step @: Y). In this case, the next reception number is displayed (step 0) and the pointer is set accordingly (step @>).

On the other hand, when the job is not in progress, the mode switch 127
When is pressed (step @: Y), these modes are inverted between the copy mode and the program to data mode. At the same time, the display lamp 137 indicating "program sorter mode" and the display lamp 137 indicating "copy mode" switch their lighting states (step [phase]), and the flag for the newly set mode is set (step ( vinegar).

If the key is pressed and the job is not in progress (and the mode switch is not pressed), a check is made to see if the forward switch 128 has been pressed (step @). If so, the next reception number will be displayed (step ■),
The pointer is set accordingly (of the step)
. If the forward switch 128 is not pressed, there is only a possibility of backing up. Therefore, in this case, the previous reception number is displayed (step 0).

The pointer will then be set accordingly (step @).

(Communication Processing) FIG. 58 shows control of communication processing in the controller 33.

Now, the controller 33 side receives the transmission from the general-purpose computer 32 side in response to an interrupt request. It is now possible to do so. That is, when the CPU 121 determines that there is a communication request through interrupt processing (step ■: Y)
, transmits communication permission to the general-purpose combiator 32 (step ■). And the display lamp 1 that says “Receiving data”
37 and clears the flag for displaying "communication error" (step ■). Along with this, CP
U 121 sets a predetermined value in a timer counter in order to monitor the occurrence of a communication error (step ■).

In this barking state, from the general-purpose computer 32 to the controller 33
Data transmission begins in 1-byte units. CPU1
21 decrements the counted value of the previous timer counter by 1 (step ■) until one byte worth of data is received (step ■: N). If one byte is not received within the specified time, that is, if the count value of the timer counter reaches "0" before one byte is received (step ■: Y), It is determined that a communication error has occurred. In this case, the controller 33 sends data to the general-purpose computer 32 to display the message "A communication error has occurred." (Step ■). After this, "Communication error.

The indicator lamp 137 is lit (step ■), and the
The contents of the G counter are cleared (step [shares]).

Here, the NG counter is a counter that counts the number of times an interrupt occurs for a reason other than a communication request, as described for the general-purpose computer 32.

That is, when the controller 33 cannot determine the request even though an interrupt has occurred (step
:N), transmits that the request from the general-purpose computer 32 is unrecognizable (step 0), and increments the count value of the NG counter by 1 (step 0). Here NG
The counter is initialized to "0" when the controller 33 is activated.

When the aforementioned unrecognizable request is transmitted five times from the general-purpose combinator 32 (step @: Y), the CPU 121
It is determined that there is a communication error, and general-purpose computer 3
A communication error message is sent to 2 (step ■). Then, as described above, the display lamp 137 indicating "communication error" is lit (step ■), the count value of the NG counter is cleared (step @), and monitoring is restarted.

Return to step ■ and continue the explanation e. If 1 byte of data is sent within the specified time (step ■: Y), the CP
U121 determines whether the data is a data transmission end code (step 2). If it is not a K completion code, the general-purpose computer 32 executes the program (
It is determined whether the computer software (PC software) has ended (step 0). If the computer software has not finished, the received 1-byte data is stored in the RAM 124 as part of the job data (step @).

Then set the timer counter again (Step■),
Receive the next 1 byte of data.

When the data is received in this way and the end code finally arrives (step o: Y), the sum (S LI
M') A check is performed (step ■).

If there is no problem in the sum check, the CPU 121 controls the communication control circuit 125 and transmits to the general-purpose computer 32 that the data has been successfully received (step @
). After this, an indicator lamp 137 indicating 1 data receiving 2
is turned off, and since the received job has not been copied yet, the uncopied flag is set. Additionally, the reception number of the first job is displayed on the display window 135 (step 0).
, the contents of the NG counter are cleared and these controls are terminated (step @).

On the other hand, if the program of the general-purpose computer 32 is not being executed in step [phase] (Y), it is checked whether a copying operation is being performed in program sorter mode (step ■). . If copying is not in progress, a message indicating that the data has been successfully received is sent to the general-purpose computer 32 (step @), and copying in the program sorter mode is prohibited (step [yes]).

If the copy is made in program sorter mode,
This is because it is not possible to compile fees.

On the other hand, when copying is performed in the program sorter mode (step Φ: Y), job data cannot be written to the RAM 124, so the data to cancel the request from the general-purpose computer 32 is Sent (step ■). After this, the display lamp 137 indicating "receiving data" is turned off (step
), the contents of the NG counter are cleared and the control is terminated (step ■).

In the programmable copying machine of the embodiment explained above, calculation @
(General-purpose convenience computer 32) is prepared exclusively for the copying machine main body 46, but it goes without saying that other computers may also be used.

As described above, in the programmable copying machine of the embodiment, it is possible to define a charge system, create charge data according to the amount of copies to be made and the division requesting copying, and issue a bill.

Therefore, there is no need to manually issue invoices, which improves administrative efficiency.

Further, in the programmable copying machine of this embodiment, distribution destinations can be arbitrarily associated with each sorting pattern in R ways.

Furthermore, the relationship between the sorter bin and the distribution destination is clear from the display on the CRT or the output from the printer, making it easy to confirm these relationships. Therefore, the bins of the sorter can be used in any number of ways, and the number of distribution destinations can be substantially increased many times more than the number of bins of the sorter.

Furthermore, in the programmable copying machine of the embodiment, two disk drivers are connected to the general-purpose computer, and the first
The name pattern, fee structure, and pattern registration data that were initially set in the disk driver were stored. Therefore, the copy tally data and the copy tally data for each reception number can be stored in the second disk driver.

Therefore, even if charge data is managed using one floppy disk per month, there is no need to make initial settings such as the charge structure for these floppy disks, and it is not necessary to make initial settings such as the charge structure for these floppy disks. Another advantage is that floppy disks can be easily handled.

"Effects of the Invention" As explained above, according to the present invention, a control device and a data input device are used to control the sorting of the copying machine main body in which the sorter is laid down. It is possible to easily improve the program and change and expand the system for data input and data display.

Furthermore, even if the specifications of the copier itself are changed or the product is changed, this can be easily handled by simply changing the program.

Furthermore, in the programmable copying machine of the present invention, the control device closely monitors the usage status of the copying machine based on the data received from the copying machine itself, even at times other than the time when copying operations are performed in the program sorter mode. It is also possible. This makes it possible to select the most suitable copying machine for the office and provide advice on efficient copying operations.

Furthermore, since the programmable copying machine of the present invention can register complex jobs consisting of multiple data frames all at once, the advantage is that these complex jobs can be executed efficiently and without error. There is also.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of a programmable copying machine according to the present invention, and FIGS. 2 to 58 are for explaining an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the outline of each functional part of the programmable copying machine, Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the expanded state of the screen displayed on the CRT, and Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the system configuration of the machine. Plan view of menu selection screen, 6th
The figure is a plan view of the initial setting screen, FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the initial state of the name pattern registration screen, and FIGS.
The figure is a plan view showing an example display of the name pattern registration screen.
FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a display example of the fee structure definition screen;
111 to 17 are plan views showing display examples of the pattern registration screen, FIGS. 18 to 21 are plan views showing display examples of the data registration screen, and FIG. 22 is a plan view showing display examples of the data registration screen. FIG. 23 is a plan view showing a display example of the index screen, FIG. 23 is a plan view showing a display example of the data correction screen, FIG. 24 is a plan view showing a display example of the data search screen, and FIG. 25 is a plan view showing the data deletion screen. FIG. 26 is a plan view showing an example of a screen display; FIG. 26 is a plan view showing an example of a data transmission screen; FIGS. 27 and 28 are plan views showing an example of copy confirmation slip output; FIGS. 31 is a plan view showing an example of a charge aggregation list by department; FIG. 32 is a plan view showing an example of a charge aggregation/list by reception number; Fig. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the work flow in the copy room, Fig. 34 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a general-purpose combiator, Fig. 35 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the controller, and Fig. 3J36 is an illustration of the operation panel of the controller. Plan view,
Figure 37 is a data configuration diagram showing the configuration of job data sent from the general-purpose computer to the controller, Figure 138 is a data configuration diagram showing the configuration of copy tally data sent from the controller to the general-purpose combinator, and Figure 39 is a data configuration diagram showing the configuration of the copy tally data sent from the controller to the general-purpose combinator. Figure 40 is a data configuration diagram showing the configuration of messages sent to the coater, Figure 40 is a data configuration diagram showing the configuration of messages sent from the general-purpose computer to the controller, Figure 41 is a flowchart showing the flow of the screen of the general-purpose computer, and Figure 42 is a data configuration diagram showing the configuration of messages sent to the coater. 43 is a flowchart showing the flow of program execution completion in a general-purpose computer; FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the flow of data registration in a general-purpose computer;
Fig. 44 is a flowchart showing the flow of data correction, search, and deletion in the general-purpose combiator, Fig. 45 is a flowchart showing the specific flow of data correction in the general-purpose combinator, and Fig. 46 is a flowchart showing the specific flow of data correction in the general-purpose combinator. Figure 47 is a flowchart showing the specific flow of data erasing in a general-purpose combiator, Figure 48 is a flowchart showing the flow of data transmission in a general-purpose computer, and Figure 49 is a pattern in a general-purpose combicoater. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the flow of registration, FIG.
2ffl is a flowchart showing the flow of name pattern registration in a general-purpose computer, FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the flow of fee structure definition in the general-purpose computer, FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the flow of communication processing on the general-purpose combi coater side, and FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the flow of system control in the controller; FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the flow of shutdown control in the controller; FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the flow of key switch operation in the controller;
Figure 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of communication processing on the controller side, Figures 59 (A) to (C) are explanatory diagrams showing conventionally proposed sorting methods, and Figure 60 is an explanation showing another example of the sorting method. It is a diagram. 21.46... Copy machine body, 22... Sorter, 23... Calculator, 2
4...Input/output equipment, 31...Printer, 32...General purpose computer, 33...Controller, 34...Copy machine with sorter , 41...CRT, 42...keyboard, 47...sorter, 101.121...
・cpu. 109, 124...RAM. 113...First floppy disk driver, 114...Second floppy disk driver, 127...Mode selection switch, 135...
...Display window, 137...Display lamp. Applicant: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. Agent

Claims (1)

[Claims] A copying machine main body for copying originals, a sorter connected to the copying machine main body and having a plurality of bins for storing copy sheets to be ejected, and a sorter connected to the copying machine main body and stored in respective bins of the sorter. The control device includes a control device that controls the manner in which copy paper is stored, and an input/output device that is connected to the control device and inputs and outputs necessary data. A programmable device characterized by comprising a storage means for storing a plurality of sets of sorting patterns, and a registration means for registering any one or more of the sorting patterns stored in the storage means as a new unit pattern. Copy machine.