JPS60263165A - copying device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To perform sufficiently copy estimate control over the copying machine that many persons use by allowing a previously set number of sheets to be copied on an IC-incorporated card when a password number which is inputted with keys is correct. CONSTITUTION:An IC chip having a microcomputer and a memory in a plastic plate is embedded in the card. The card is inserted into an insertion part 4 and keys at an operation part 6 are operated to input a password number. The number of sheets set in the IC chip in the card is compared with a set number stored in the memory 6 by a comparator 9, which generates an output 12. A control part 8 checks the password number and the operation part 7 is operated to take a copy. A pulse generator 11 generates a pulse every time a copy is taken and the number in the IC chip is counted down. Even if a person who does not know the password number uses the card, no copy is taken, so the accurate control over the quantity of copies is performed.

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 C built-in card. In recent years, copying devices d2 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 prepare counters for each department or line.
In many cases, the number of copies made in each department or section is considered, and in many cases it is possible to keep track of how many copies are made in a month.

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

The present invention proposes a copying apparatus that improves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and will be explained below using an embodiment shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a card with a built-in IC that has a counter function for the number of copies, which is a feature of the present invention, and this card (1) has a microcomputer and memory (e.g., EEPROM: electrically erasable FROM) in a plastic board. I
A C chip (2) is embedded, and an IC chip (2) is embedded.
) are connected to the input/output terminals (3) arranged in parallel on one side of the plastic plate, and are used to exchange signals with the outside. Each time a copy is made, the number of copies is subtracted from the number of copies that can be made. In other words, it functions as a subtraction type counter.

The necessary number of the above-mentioned IC cards are prepared and distributed to each department or section for use. Therefore, it is also possible to provide each "-domain 010 with J'x <.electrical x-+ one means, with only a difference in the number of copies allocated by two copies or lines.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the main parts of the copying apparatus of the present invention, and (4) is a card insertion portion into which a card O) can be inserted. (5) is a connection part with the input/output terminal (3), which is electrically connected when a card is inserted. (
6) is a memory whose recorded contents can be changed, in which the number of settings for each card is recorded, and can be, for example, a RAM, a disk memory, or a magnetic tape. (7) is an operation unit equipped with a personal identification number Kaki-K, which is a feature of this invention. - Input the password by operating K. (8) is a control unit equipped with a function C for checking the input password; (9)
) is a comparator, θC is a copying section, and aυ is a pulse signal generator provided in the copying section, which outputs one pulse each time one sheet is copied. The operation of the device will be explained.

Insert the card shown in FIG. 1 into the insertion section (4), operate the key K of the operation section (7), input the PIN number, and perform the necessary operations. The comparator (9) compares the number set in the C chip and the number stored in the memo (January 6), and if the value in the IC chip is not zero, the output (I The output signal is applied to the control unit (8) and the copying unit a1.

Also, it is checked whether the password inputted in the control section (8) is correct. As a result, on condition that the password is correct and output H is generated, copying is performed one by one or continuously by operating the operating section (7). Each time a copy is made, a pulse is generated from the pulse generator aυ, and a numerical value is subtracted into the IC chip (2) each time a pulse is generated.

Therefore, the number of copies that can be made is always updated and recorded on card +11. If the number of copies becomes zero in the card record (remaining number of copies available), the comparator (
9), a match signal is output and no further copying is possible. If more copies are to be made, the contents of the memory must be updated and the card must be set again.

Since this invention is configured as described above, it is possible to accurately manage the budget for the number of copies, and '-! Even if someone who does not know the password (for example, a person from another department) uses the card, the card cannot be copied, so the number of copies can be managed more accurately.

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

Incidentally, in the above description, the case where the IC chip (2) is constituted by a counting function circuit that performs a subtraction operation is shown, but it may be configured to perform an addition operation. In this case, the number of copies made will be accumulated in the IC chip, and once the number matches the value set in the memo (January 6), copying will no longer be possible. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the count value of card +11 cannot be visually recognized.

By connecting the display device 0 to the connection part (5), the user can visually check the contents of the IC chip (2).

In addition, FIG. 3(4) and (g)) show still other embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 3(4) shows the voice synthesis output means α4.
It is designed to output audio information such as the number of copies made, the number of copies that can be made, or the number of copies that can be made.
The required output is output from the speech synthesis circuit α9 connected to the connection section (5), memory (6) and control section (8).

This is output as audio by speaker Q[9. On the other hand, in the third report), flicker means a blinks a lamp when the remaining number of copies remains, for example, 100.
η, a control circuit (l), and a flicker signal generation circuit (l)
11, and a lamp screen that flickers. Therefore, when the number of copies reaches a certain number, the lamp will automatically flash to notify you how many more copies can be made.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an IC built-in card that is a feature of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a copying apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention. (1) is the card, (2) is the IC chip, (3) is the input/output terminal, (4) is the card insertion part, (6) is the memo IJ, and f7+ is the operation part. (8) is the control unit, (9) is the comparator, +11 is the copying unit,
11 is a display, 1 is a voice synthesis output means, 117 is a flicker means, a password input key 1, and a cFi password check function. Agent Masuo Oiwa No. 1 Figure 7-, Figure 2 (A) +Bl

Claims (1)

[Claims] +11 A counting function is configured by an IC so that the number of copies is subtracted from a preset value each time copying is performed, and is formed to be detachably inserted into a copying device. Multiple IC built-in cards and the above IC
A memory whose recorded contents can be changed stores setting values for each built-in card, and the numerical value stored in the memory is compared with the counted value of the counting function circuit, and unless the value of the counting function circuit is zero, the system a comparator for supplying a signal indicating that copying is possible to the copying unit; a means for outputting a pulse signal each time copying is performed and supplying it to the counting function circuit of the IC card; and controlling the memory, the copying unit, etc.; It also includes a control section with a function to check the input PIN number, and a copying operation section having a PIN key, so that when the PIN entered by the PIN key is correct, the IC A copying apparatus characterized in that a preset number of copies can be made on a built-in card. (2) A plurality of ICs configured to have a counting function using an IC so that the number of copies is added up each time a copy is made, and which is configured to be removably inserted into a copying device.
a C built-in card and a memory whose recorded contents can be changed in which setting values for each of the above IC built-in cards are stored;
a comparator that compares the numerical value stored in the memory with the counted value of the counting function circuit and sends a signal to the copying section indicating that copying is possible unless the numerical value of the counting function circuit matches the content of the memory; a control unit having a means for outputting a pulse signal each time the pulse signal is inputted and applying it to the counting function circuit of the IC built-in card; and a control unit having a function of controlling the memory, the copying unit, etc., and checking the input password. and a copying operation unit having a PIN entry key, so that a preset number of copies can be made to the IC card if the PIN entered using the PIN entry key is correct. A copying device characterized by: (3) Use an IC to count the number of copies each time you copy.
a plurality of IC built-in cards configured to have a counting function number and configured to be removably inserted into a copying machine; and a memory whose recorded contents can be changed, storing setting values for each of the IC built-in cards. , a comparator that compares the numerical value stored in the memory with the counted value of the counting function circuit, and provides a signal to the copying section indicating that copying is possible unless the numerical value of the counting function circuit has a specific relationship with the set value of the memory. and means for outputting a pulse signal every time copying is performed and applying it to the counting function circuit of the IC card;
Controls the above memory, copying section, etc. and a control unit having a function of checking the input PIN number, a copying operation unit having a PIN input key, and a display provided so that the contents of the counting function circuit can be visually confirmed; A copying apparatus characterized in that, if the password entered using the password input key is correct, a preset number of copies can be made to the IC built-in card. (4) The number of copies is counted each time you copy.
A plurality of IC-embedded cards each having a counting function count configured by C and configured to be removably inserted into the copying machine, and a memory whose recorded contents can be changed in which setting values for each of the above-mentioned IC-embedded cards are stored. Then, the numerical value stored in the memo IJK is compared with the counted value of the counting function circuit, and a signal indicating that copying is possible is given to the copying section unless the numerical value of the counting function circuit has a specific relationship with the setting value of the memory. A comparator, a means for outputting a pulse signal every time copying is performed and applying it to the counting function circuit of the IC card, and controlling the memory, copying section, etc. It is also equipped with a control section having a function of checking the entered PIN number, a copying operation section having a PIN entry key, and a voice synthesis output means for notifying the number of copies by voice at a timely manner. - a copying apparatus characterized in that a preset number of copies can be made on the IC card when the password entered by the code is correct; (5) the number of copies is counted each time copies are made; YoKIC
a plurality of IC built-in cards configured to have a counting function number and configured to be removably inserted into a copying machine; and a memory whose recorded contents can be changed, storing setting values for each of the IC built-in cards. , Compare the numerical value stored in the memory with the counted value of the counting function circuit, and give a copying capability signal to the copying section unless the numerical value of the counting function circuit has a specific relationship with the set value of the memory. a means for outputting a pulse signal each time copying is performed and applying it to the counting function circuit of the IC card;
A control unit that controls the memory, copying unit, etc., and has the function of checking the input password, a copying operation unit that has a password input key, and a copying operation unit that controls the number of copies that can be made below a certain value. If the PIN entered by the PIN input key is correct, a preset number of copies can be made on the IC built-in card. A copying device that uses