18178896. MEDIUM PROCESSING SYSTEM simplified abstract (FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.)
Contents
- 1 MEDIUM PROCESSING SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MEDIUM PROCESSING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
MEDIUM PROCESSING SYSTEM
Organization Name
FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
Inventor(s)
Teisuke Yanagawa of Kanagawa (JP)
Tomokazu Kurita of Kanagawa (JP)
Katsumi Tanaka of Kanagawa (JP)
MEDIUM PROCESSING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18178896 titled 'MEDIUM PROCESSING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a medium processing system that includes pre-processing, delivery, and post-processing devices, as well as controllers for controlling the delivery and post-processing of recording media.
- The system includes a pre-processing device that prepares the recording medium for further processing.
- A first delivery device receives the recording medium from the pre-processing device and delivers it to a first post-processing device for additional processing.
- One or more second delivery devices connected in series with the first delivery device receive the recording medium and deliver it to a second post-processing device for further processing.
- A first controller at the first delivery device communicates with the first post-processing device, pre-processing device, and second delivery device to control the delivery and post-processing operations.
- A second controller at the second delivery device(s) communicates with the second post-processing device and controls the delivery and post-processing operations for the recording medium.
Potential Applications
The medium processing system could be used in industries such as printing, packaging, and manufacturing where post-processing of recording media is required.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently processing recording media by automating the delivery and post-processing steps in a continuous workflow.
Benefits
The system increases productivity by streamlining the processing of recording media, reducing manual intervention, and ensuring consistent post-processing quality.
Potential Commercial Applications
The medium processing system could be applied in commercial printing facilities, packaging companies, and manufacturing plants to improve efficiency and quality control in post-processing operations.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be automated conveyor systems used in manufacturing for transporting materials between processing stations. Another could be automated sorting systems used in postal services for sorting and delivering mail based on destination addresses.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle errors or jams in the delivery process?
The patent application does not provide details on error handling mechanisms in case of delivery issues. It would be important to know how the system addresses such situations to ensure continuous operation.
What types of recording media are compatible with this system?
The patent application does not specify the types of recording media that can be processed using this system. Understanding the compatibility of different media types would be crucial for potential users looking to implement this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
A medium processing system includes: a pre-processing device; a first delivery device that receives a recording medium from the pre-processing device and that delivers the recording medium; a first post-processing device that receives the recording medium delivered from the first delivery device and that performs post-processing on the recording medium; one second delivery device or multiple second delivery devices that are connected in series with the first delivery device, that receive the recording medium delivered from an upstream side in a transport direction of the recording medium, and that deliver the recording medium; a second post-processing device that receives the recording medium delivered from the one second delivery device or the multiple second delivery devices and that performs post-processing on the recording medium; a first controller that is provided at the first delivery device and that communicates with the first post-processing device, the pre-processing device, and the second delivery device that receives the recording medium from the first delivery device, the first controller controlling the first delivery device and the first post-processing device; and a second controller that is provided at the one second delivery device or the multiple second delivery devices, that, for the second delivery device that receives the recording medium from the first delivery device, communicates with the second post-processing device and controls the second delivery device and the second post-processing device that receives the recording medium from the second delivery device, and that, for another one of the multiple second delivery devices that receives the recording medium delivered from the second delivery device, communicates with the second delivery device that delivers the recording medium and with the second post-processing device and controls the other one of the multiple second delivery devices and the second post-processing device that receives the recording medium from the other one of the multiple second delivery devices.
