17819192. DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS USING IMAGE FORMED BY IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS USING IMAGE FORMED BY IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Masahide Hirai of Shizuoka (JP)

Kuniaki Kasuga of Shizuoka (JP)

Shun-ichi Ebihara of Shizuoka (JP)

Mahito Yoshioka of Shizuoka (JP)

Hiroshi Kataoka of Shizuoka (JP)

DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS USING IMAGE FORMED BY IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17819192 titled 'DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS USING IMAGE FORMED BY IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a diagnostic system that includes an image forming apparatus and an image capturing apparatus.

• The image forming apparatus creates a diagnostic image on a sheet.
• The image capturing apparatus captures an image of the sheet after it has been discharged from the image forming apparatus.
• The captured image is outputted as a sheet image.
• The image capturing apparatus analyzes the sheet image to diagnose a component of the image forming apparatus.
• The diagnosis is based on the position of an image deficiency in the sheet image.
• The image capturing apparatus provides a diagnosis result for the component of the image forming apparatus.

Potential Applications

• This technology can be used in various industries that rely on image forming apparatuses, such as printing, photocopying, and scanning.
• It can be applied in manufacturing facilities to ensure the quality and performance of image forming equipment.
• Service technicians can utilize this system to quickly diagnose and troubleshoot issues with image forming devices.

Problems Solved

• Traditional diagnostic methods for image forming apparatuses require manual inspection and testing, which can be time-consuming and labor-intensive.
• Identifying and diagnosing specific components of an image forming apparatus can be challenging without a systematic approach.
• This technology solves these problems by automating the diagnostic process and providing accurate results based on image analysis.

Benefits

• The diagnostic system improves efficiency by automating the diagnosis of image forming apparatuses.
• It reduces the need for manual inspection and testing, saving time and resources.
• By quickly identifying and diagnosing component issues, the system enables prompt repairs and maintenance, minimizing downtime.
• The accuracy of the diagnosis results enhances the overall performance and reliability of image forming equipment.

Original Abstract Submitted

A diagnostic system may comprise an image forming apparatus that forms a diagnostic image on a sheet and an image capturing apparatus that captures an image of the sheet on which the diagnostic image is formed and which has been discharged from the image forming apparatus, and outputs the image captured as a sheet image. The image capturing apparatus may make a diagnosis for a component of the image forming apparatus based on a position of an image deficiency in the sheet image, and output a diagnosis result for the component of the image forming apparatus.