JPH0415818A - Copying system from master medium to work medium - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Summary] Regarding a method of copying from a master medium to a work medium, the purpose of this invention is to simplify the copying device and the operation, and to use one master medium and an arbitrary number of copies to be copied. The readout information obtained by sequentially taking out these media from a single supply stocker that accommodates an arbitrary number of sets of sequentially stacked work media and reading the master medium therein, In a copying method in which continuous copying is performed on each work medium taken out after the master medium, write protection is provided on the master medium in advance, and the copying process is performed on each work medium taken out from the forward supply stocker. It has a configuration that detects the presence or absence of protection and recognizes whether the medium is a master medium or a work medium based on the result.

[Industrial application field]

The present invention provides a copying method from a master medium to a work medium,
In particular, the present invention relates to a copying method for continuously copying programs, data, etc. recorded on a magnetic medium onto an arbitrary number of magnetic media for copying.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, continuous copying from one master medium to an arbitrary number of cotton media has been carried out using the following methods.

The first method uses a copying apparatus as shown in FIG. is accommodated.

Further, the control device 43 includes a copy control section 44 and a memory 46, and the copy control section 44 stores each master medium A.

A schedule 45 indicating the number of copies of B and C is set. Then, the medium supply section 47. The copying drive unit 48 and the medium discharge section 49 are controlled by the copying control section 44, and each master medium work medium that has been processed (for copying) by the copying drive unit 48 is sent to the receiving stocker 50.

Here, the procedure for continuous copying from each master medium to a work medium is as shown in FIG.

In other words, the media supply unit 7 takes out one of the plurality of types of master media stored in the master stocker 41 and supplies it to the copying drive unit 48 so that it can be taken out according to the order set in the schedule 45, and the next Proceed to step.

(2) The program, data, etc. recorded on this master medium are read out and stored in the memory 46, and the process proceeds to the next step.

(2) The body discharging section 49 sends this master medium from the copying drive unit 48 to the receiving stocker 50, and proceeds to the next step.

■'The medium supply unit 7 takes out the cotton medium from the work stocker 42 and supplies it to the copying drive unit 48,
Proceed to next step.

(2) The data etc. stored in the memory 46 are copied onto this work medium, and the control device 43 stores the number of sheets to be copied, and proceeds to the next step.

■'' The body ejecting unit 49 ejects this work medium from the copying drive unit 48 and sends it to the receiving stocker 5G.
Proceed to next step.

■'' The control device 43 determines whether the stored value in step ■' is the value specified in the schedule 45, and if it is rYBsJ, it proceeds to step ■', if r NOJ, it proceeds to step ■' Return to

■''The control device 43 determines whether the copying specified in the schedule 45 has been completed for all master media, and in the case of ``rYBs'', terminates the copying process;
If "NO", return to step ■'.

Through these steps, continuous copying is performed from each master medium to the work medium.

The second method uses a copying apparatus as shown in FIG.
and immediately before each master medium there is a recognition medium 62 for indicating that the next medium is the master medium.
are set, and these media are supplied to the media supply section 68.
The copies are sent one by one to the copying drive unit 69. Further, the copy control unit 66 of the control device 65 determines that the medium set in the copy drive unit 69 is the recognition medium 62.
is determining whether or not. Then, as in the first method, the read information of the master medium (set in the copy drive unit 69 following the recognition medium 62) is stored in the memory 67, and the medium supply unit 68
．． The copying drive unit 69 and the medium ejecting section 70 are controlled by the copying control section 66, and the master medium and work medium that have been processed (for copying) by the copying drive unit 69 are each output by the medium ejecting section 70. Sent to the receiving station.

Here, the procedure for continuous copying from each master medium to a work medium is as shown in FIG.

That is, (1) the medium supply unit 68 takes out one medium from the supply stocker 61 and supplies it to the copying drive unit 69;
Proceed to next step.

C' The copy control unit 66 determines whether or not this medium is the recognition medium 62, and if it is "rYEs", the process proceeds to step 0'.
If the answer is "NO", proceed to step @'.

0' The medium discharge unit 70 sends the medium 62 for #jgsia from the copy drive unit 69 to the receiving stocker 71, and proceeds to the next step.

(2) The medium supply unit 68 takes out the next medium, that is, the master medium 63, from the supply stocker 61, supplies it to the copying drive unit 69, and proceeds to the next step.

(2) The program data etc. recorded on this master medium are read out and stored in the memory 67, and the process proceeds to step (2).

@'This medium, that is, the work medium 64, has a memory 67
Copy the data etc. stored in , and proceed to the next step.

(2) The medium discharge section 70 sends the mediums 63 and 64 from the copying drive unit 69 to the receiving stocker 71, and proceeds to the next step.

The C' copy control 1 unit 66 determines whether all the media 62, 63, 64 stored in the supply stocker 61 have been supplied to the copy drive unit 69, and rYEs.
'', the process ends, and if ``NO'', the process returns to step 0'.

Through these steps, continuous copying is performed from each master medium to the work medium.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

As described above, in the first conventional method, it is necessary to provide stockers for master media and work media, and also the order of master media taken out from master stocker 41 and master media set in schedule 45. 45.
If there is a setting error, the desired number of copies cannot be made. In addition, in the second method, a new recognition medium must be prepared, and in particular when identifying the type of master medium and performing processing corresponding to each type, such as label printing, the type of recognition medium must be prepared. A new recognition medium had to be prepared for each use.

Therefore, in the present invention, write protection is provided on the master medium in advance, and this one master medium and an arbitrary number of subsequent work media for copying are stacked one after another to form a set. The number of sets of media is stored in a single supply stocker, the presence or absence of the protection is detected for each medium taken out from this supply stocker, and based on the result, it is recognized whether the medium is a master medium or a work medium. Furthermore, for the master medium, auxiliary data such as CRC data and checksum are calculated from the read information, and the type of master medium is identified based on this auxiliary data, thereby simplifying the copying device and its operation. We are trying to

[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention recognizes which of the master mediums 77 and 77 media each medium taken out from the supply stocker is by detecting the presence or absence of write-preventing protection, and also recognizes the medium recognized as the master medium. identifies the type of master medium based on auxiliary data obtained from the read information.

FIG. 1 is a diagram explaining the principle of the present invention.

In the figure, 1 is a master medium, which is a plurality of types of magnetic media on which programs, data, etc. with different contents are recorded, for example.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a write-preventing protector, which is in the form of a sticker pasted on a predetermined portion of the master medium.

3 is a work medium, which is used to copy programs, data, etc. recorded on the master medium.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a supply stocker, which stores an arbitrary number of sets of one master medium 1 and an arbitrary number of work media 3 for copying.

A memory 7 stores read information obtained by reading the master medium taken out from the supply stocker 4.

Reference numeral 13 denotes a registration auxiliary data file, which stores auxiliary data for each type of master medium as registration auxiliary data.

Here, the procedure for copying from the master medium to the work medium and identifying the type of master medium is as follows.

That is, (1) The media contained in the single supply stocker 4 are sequentially taken out and the process proceeds to the next step.

■ Determine whether or not this medium has protect 2, and if it is rYBSJ, return to step ■ and r
If NOJ, proceed to step ■.

■ Recognize this medium as master medium 1 and proceed to step ■.

■ Recognize this medium as work medium 3 and proceed to the next step.

■ Read this master medium and store it in the memory 7,
Proceed to next step.

(2) Calculate auxiliary data, such as CRC data and checksum, from the read information obtained in step (2), and proceed to the next step.

(2) The type of mask medium is identified by comparing this auxiliary data with the registration auxiliary data stored in the registration auxiliary data file 13 and searching for a match.

The above-mentioned copying and identification is performed by the following procedure.

[Effect]

In the present invention, one master medium provided with write-prevention protection and an arbitrary number of subsequent work media for copying are made into one set, and sequentially from a single supply stocker accommodating an arbitrary number of sets. The presence or absence of the protection is detected for each compared medium, and based on the output, it is recognized whether the medium is a master medium or a work medium.

When the medium is recognized as a master medium, the contents recorded on this medium are read out and stored in the memory, and when it is recognized as a work medium, the contents stored in the memory are copied onto this medium. In this way, the process of sequentially copying the contents (of the master medium) stored in the memory onto the work medium is performed continuously between each set of master medium and base medium. Also,
For a medium recognized as a master medium, the type of master medium can be identified by comparing the auxiliary data calculated from the read information with a registered auxiliary data group registered in advance for each type of master medium. There is.

〔Example〕

The present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram of an apparatus that copies from a master medium to a work medium and creates a label for the work medium.

The supply stocker 4 stores an arbitrary number of sets, including one master medium 1 provided with write protection protection 2 and an arbitrary number of subsequent work media 3 for copying. has been done. Further, 5 is a control device, 6 is a copy control unit, 7 is a memory, 8 is a medium supply unit, 9 is a copy drive unit, 10 is a medium discharge unit, 11 is a receiving stocker, 12 is a label printing unit, and 13 is registered auxiliary data. These media supply units 8. Copying drive unit 9. The operations of the medium ejecting section 10, label printing section 12, etc. are controlled by the copying control section 6, respectively.

Here, the media stored in the supply stocker 4 are taken out one by one by the media supply section 8 and set in the copy drive unit 9, for example.

Then, the installed medium is checked for the presence or absence of write protection protection 2, and if protection 2 is detected (on the master medium), the program, data, etc. recorded on the medium is read out and stored in the memory 7. If protection 2 is not detected (of the work medium), the program, data, etc. stored in the memory 7 are copied to the medium. Next, by the operation of the medium ejecting section 10, each medium that has undergone predetermined processing is sent to the receiving stocker 11.

Note that when copying the recorded contents of the master medium 1 to the work medium 3, a label (for the work medium) that displays the contents of the master medium 1 may be created. That is,
The master medium 1 set in the copy drive unit 9 is read, and auxiliary data such as CRC data and checksum are calculated from this read information. Then, by comparing this auxiliary pig with the registration auxiliary data stored in advance in the registration auxiliary data file 13 and searching for a match, by recognizing the type of master medium 1, By instructing the label printing unit 12 about the print content and the number of copies to be printed, it is possible to create a label to be used on the work medium after copying. Further, the above-mentioned series of processes such as copying and printing are controlled by the copying control section 6.

FIG. 3 shows the master medium, work medium, and media sequentially taken out from a single supply stocker that accommodates a set of one master medium and an arbitrary number of work media for copying. Next, the contents recorded on the master medium are sequentially copied to the work medium until the copying of all sets stored in the supply stocker is completed. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a procedure for identifying the type and creating a label having contents corresponding to this master medium.

That is, (1) the medium supply section 8 takes out one medium from the supply stocker 4, supplies it to the copying drive unit 9, and proceeds to the next step.

■' The copy control unit 6 determines whether or not the supplied medium is provided with protect 2. If it is "rYEs", it proceeds to steps ■' and ■', and if it is "NO", it proceeds to step ■'. move on.

(2) The contents recorded on this master medium 1 are stored in the memory 7, and the process proceeds to step (2).

(2) Copy the contents stored in the memory 7 onto this work medium 3 and proceed to the next step.

(2) The medium discharge unit 1O sends each medium 1.3 from the copying drive unit 9 to the receiving stocker 11, and proceeds to the next step.

(2) The copy control unit 6 determines whether all the media stored in the supply stocker 4 have been supplied to the copy drive unit 9. If rYEsJ, the process ends, and if "NO", the process returns to step (2).

(2) The contents recorded on this master medium 1 are read out, auxiliary data such as CRC data and checksum are calculated, and the process proceeds to the next step and step (2).

■' The copy control unit 6 transfers this auxiliary data to the master medium 1 stored in advance in the registered auxiliary data file 13.
Check the registration auxiliary data for each type to see if there is a match, and if it is rYEsJ, proceed to step ■'
If the answer is "NO", the process advances to step C'.

(2) The label printing unit 12 prints a specified number of labels (number of copies) having contents corresponding to the master medium 1.

(2) An alarm is issued to notify that the auxiliary button of this master medium is not stored in the registered auxiliary data file 13.

Through these steps, copies and labels are created for all sets stored in the supply stocker.

〔Effect of the invention〕

In the present invention, a single master medium provided with write protection protection and an arbitrary number of subsequent work media for copying are made into a set, and each set is supplied from a single supply stocker that accommodates an arbitrary number of sets. When media are taken out one after another, it is recognized whether the media is a master medium or a work medium by detecting the presence or absence of the above-mentioned protection, and if the medium is recognized as a master medium, it is calculated from the read information. The configuration is such that the type of master medium is identified using auxiliary data. Therefore, it is not necessary to store the master medium and the work medium in separate supply stockers or to newly provide something for recognizing and identifying the master medium, and the copying apparatus can be simplified.

Hardware configuration diagram of a continuous copying device based on the method, No. 7
The figure is an explanatory diagram showing the procedure of continuous copying according to the second conventional method.

1st 1... 2... 34・ 4... 7... 13... In the figure, ° Master medium ・Writing protection ・Work medium ・Supply stocker ·memory ・Registration auxiliary data file

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the principle of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram of a continuous copying/label production apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the procedure for continuous copying and label creation according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a hardware configuration diagram of a continuous copying apparatus according to the first conventional method, and FIG. An explanatory diagram showing the procedure of continuous copying by the method, Figure 6 is a conventional second patent applicant PFU Co., Ltd.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) One master medium and an arbitrary number of work media for copying are sequentially stacked to form a set, and these media are sequentially taken out from a single supply stocker that accommodates an arbitrary number of sets; In a copying method in which read information obtained by reading a master medium among these is continuously copied onto each work medium that is subsequently taken out from the master medium, the master medium is provided with write protection protection in advance. and detecting the presence or absence of the protection for each medium taken out from the supply stocker, and based on the result, it is recognized whether the medium is a master medium or a work medium. Method of copying onto media. (2) For media recognized as master media, auxiliary data such as CRC data and checksums are calculated from the read information, and this auxiliary data is used as registered auxiliary data registered in advance for each type of master medium. 2. The method of copying from a master medium to a work medium according to claim 1, wherein the type of the master medium is identified by collation.