18467079. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Atsuyuki Yuzawa of Yokohama-shi (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18467079 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an image forming apparatus that includes a communication portion with an antenna surface for near field communication. The apparatus also has a cover with a stacking portion for receiving a recording medium with an image, which is then discharged outside the apparatus. The antenna surface faces the region of the cover where the recording medium is discharged.

  • The image forming apparatus includes a communication portion with an antenna surface for near field communication.
  • The cover of the apparatus has a stacking portion for receiving a recording medium with an image.
  • The recording medium is discharged outside the apparatus.
  • The antenna surface faces the region of the cover where the recording medium is discharged.
  • The communication portion can communicate with another communication portion using near field communication.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be used in various image forming devices such as printers, scanners, and copiers.
  • It can enable wireless communication between the image forming apparatus and other devices, such as smartphones or computers.

Problems Solved

  • The communication portion and antenna surface integrated into the image forming apparatus eliminate the need for additional external communication devices.
  • The stacking portion in the cover allows for easy collection and removal of printed or scanned documents.

Benefits

  • Near field communication capability allows for convenient wireless communication between the image forming apparatus and other devices.
  • The integration of the communication portion and antenna surface into the apparatus reduces the need for additional components and simplifies the overall design.
  • The stacking portion in the cover facilitates the efficient collection and organization of printed or scanned documents.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image forming apparatus includes a communication portion arranged inside a cover covering an image forming portion in the main body of the apparatus and including an antenna surface for use in establishing near field communication. The cover includes a stacking portion in its upper section. The stacking portion is configured to receive a recording medium with an image thereon, the recording medium being discharged outside the main body of the apparatus. The antenna surface faces a region of the upper section of the cover downstream in a direction of discharging the recording medium. The antenna surface at least partially faces a region of the upper section of the cover outside the stacking portion in a direction perpendicular to the direction of discharging the recording medium. The communication portion is capable of communicating with another communication portion using near field communication.

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