JPS60165663A - copying device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To limit wasteful copying by reading the set value of an IC-contg. card to function as a subtraction counter in the reading part of a copying device, applying an output to the copying part, performing copying, subtracting the set value at every copying and outputting the output from the reading part when the set valve attains zero. CONSTITUTION:An IC chip 2 is embedded into an IC-contg. card 1 and is connected to input and output terminals 3. The card 1 functions as a subtraction type counter of which the set value is a number N of copiable sheets. When the operator inserts the card 1 into the card insertion part 4 of the copying device and operates an operating part 6, the value N is read into a reader 8 and an output 11 is applied to a control part 7 and a copying part 9 by which copying is performed unless the N is zero. A pulse is generated from a pulse generator 10 at every copying and is subtracted from the N. The output 11 is not emitted from the reader when the N attains zero and therefore no more copying is made possible. Wasteful copying is thus limited.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an improvement in a copying machine, and its feature is that each user (or group of users) has an
This relates to a copying machine that is used by inserting a built-in card.

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

Therefore, companies set up counter meetings for each department or line.
In many cases, the total number of copies for each department or section is added up.9 For example, in many cases, students keep track of how many copies are made in a month.

However, this simply adds up the number of copies. Particularly in units such as departments or divisions, one counter is used by many people rather than just one user, so even if it were decided how many copies could be made, it would be difficult to ensure that the number of copies was allowed. Therefore, with such a copying apparatus, sufficient copying budget management cannot be performed.

The present invention proposes an entire copying apparatus that improves the problems of the conventional art, and will be explained below using an embodiment shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a built-in card (1) having a counter function for the number of copies, which shows the features of this invention.
1) A microcomputer and memory (e.g. EEFROM: Z-erasable FROM) are placed inside the plastic board.
An IC chip (2) constituting the IC chip (2) is embedded.
The chip (2) is connected to an input/output terminal (3) K arranged in parallel on one side of the plastic plate, and is configured to exchange signals with the outside.

The counting function circuit therein is configured to subtract the number of copies from the initially set number of copies that can be made.

In other words, it functions as a subtraction type counter.

The required number of the above IC built-in cards are prepared and each part is included.

Or distributed to each division for use. therefore.

Not only can the number of copies allotted to each department or section vary, but also electrical key means can be provided for each card.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the main parts of the copying apparatus of the present invention, (41 is a card insertion part into which the card (1) can be inserted. (5) is the input/output end (3). When a card is inserted at the connection point with the card, an electrical connection is established.

(6) is an operation section, (7) is a control section, (8) is a numeric reader that reads the counted value from the card, (9) is a copying section, and the decoy is a pulse signal generator provided in the copying section.

One full pulse is output every time one copy is made.

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

As shown in Fig. 1, when a card (11) is inserted into the insertion section (41) and the operation section (6) is operated, the number of cards set on the IC chip inside the card is read by the reader (8). ,
If the value is not zero, an output α0 is output and given to the control section (7) and the copying section (9). Due to this.

If the operation unit (6) is operated 1, copying is performed one by one or continuously.

Then, a pulse is generated from the pulse generator 0α to be copied, and every time a pulse is generated, the entire value in the IC chip (2) is subtracted.

Therefore, the number of copies that can be made is constantly updated and recorded on the card (1).

When the number of copies reaches zero in the card record (remaining number of copies), the reader (8) outputs an output (Ill is not output, so no more copies can be made. If you wish to make two copies) In this case, all IC chip settings must be reset.

Since the present invention is configured as described above, by using the counter with the total number of copies set for each department or section, budget control regarding the number of copies can be carried out completely accurately.

The gist of this invention is not to limit all necessary copies, but to limit all unnecessary copies.

Incidentally, in the above description, a case has been shown in which the IC chip (2) is constituted by a counting function circuit that performs a subtraction operation, but it may also be configured to perform an addition operation. In this case, a preset value is set for the additive type counting circuit, and operation can be performed until the cumulative value reaches the preset value.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the count value of the card (1) cannot be visually checked, but by connecting the display section 02 to the connection section (5), the user can visually check the contents of the chip (2). .

In addition, FIG. 3(A) and (Bl roughly show other embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 3(A) shows the voice synthesis output means Q3.
It is designed to output audio information such as the number of copies made, the number of copies that can be made, or whether the machine can copy more copies.
A speech synthesis circuit (
Q from 141? It outputs the main output and outputs it as audio through all the speakers θ. On the other hand, Figure 3 (B
l is the flicker means α mark, which indicates the number of remaining copies that can be made.For example, when there are 100 copies remaining, the output from the flicker signal generation circuit causes the lamp 0 & to blink to notify the user that the number of copies that can be made is low. Know (1) It is something that is made to be known.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a partial subtraction type counter of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a copying system # according to the invention, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the invention. , (1) is a card, (2) is an IC chip, (3) is an input/output terminal, 141 is a card insertion section, (6) is an operation section, (71 is a control section. (8) is a numerical reader, ( 91 is a straw copying unit, 01 is a pulse signal generating unit, (1z is a display unit, 0 is a voice synthesis output means,
H is a flicker means. Agent Masuo Oiwa (8) Figure 1 Figure 2 Card゛↓

Claims (1)

[Claims] 0) A counting function (by KIO) so that the number of copies is changed by subtraction from a preset value each time a copy is made.
b) A copying device is configured and a copying device is installed! L: an IC built-in card formed to be removably inserted; and a numeric reader that gives a copying unit a signal indicating that copying is possible as long as the numeric value of the counting function circuit is not zero. means for outputting a pulse signal every time copying is performed and applying it to the counting function circuit of the IC card; and a control section for controlling all of the reader, copying section, etc. 1. A copying device comprising a copying operation section, and capable of copying a preset number of copies to the above-mentioned built-in card. (2) A counting function circuit is configured by KICK so that the number of copies is added up each time a copy is made, and an IC built-in card is formed to be removably inserted into the copying machine, and the counting function circuit is and a numeric reader that provides a copying enable signal to the copying unit until the cumulative count value of the preset value becomes equal to the preset value. A means for outputting a pulse signal every time an object is photographed and applying it to the counting function circuit of the IC card; and a control section for controlling the reader, the koji copying section, etc. A copying apparatus characterized by a photocopying unit and a lifter that enables a preset number of photocopies to be made on the IC card. (3) The number of photocopies is counted each time a copy is made. Ruyo KIC
K constitutes a counting function circuit and is formed to be removably inserted into a copying machine;
Until the number on the counting function side 1 reaches a specific value, the signal that can be copied is given to the copying unit.The number reader and the copying force S are then outputted in full, and the pulse signal is output to all the above ICs. A means for supplying the counting function circuit of the built-in card, a control section that controls all of the above-mentioned bladder Iy device, copying section, etc., a display support IX provided so that the contents of the copying operation section and the above-mentioned counting circuit can be visually confirmed. picture. A copying device that allows a preset number of copies to be made on the IC built-in card. (4) Use an IC to count the number of copies when copying.
an IC built-in card configured with a counting function circuit and configured to be removably inserted into a copying machine;
A numeric reader that gives a signal to all copying units that can copy until the value of the counting function circuit reaches a specific value, and a numeric reader that outputs a full pulse signal every time copying is performed and sends it to the counting function circuit of the IC built-in card. a control unit that controls all of the reader, copying unit, etc., a copying operation unit, and a voice synthesis output unit that notifies the number of copies by voice in a timely manner;
T'71 Copying W is characterized by being able to copy a preset number of copies on the built-in card. (5) Use an IC to count the number of copies each time you copy.
an IC built-in card configured with a counting function circuit and configured to be removably inserted into a copying machine;
a numeric reader that supplies signals to all copying units capable of close-up until the numeric value of the counting function circuit reaches a specific value VC, and '0. A means for outputting a pulse signal each time copying is performed and applying it to the counter (3) function circuit of the IC built-in card, a control section for controlling the reader, copying section, etc., and a subject operation section. , a flicker means that flashes a lamp when the number of sheets that can be made falls below a certain value,
A copying apparatus characterized in that a preset number of copies can be made on the above-mentioned IC built-in card.