Seiko epson corporation (20240111980). RECORDING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING RECORDING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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RECORDING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING RECORDING APPARATUS

Organization Name

seiko epson corporation

Inventor(s)

Yasuo Sunaga of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)

RECORDING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING RECORDING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240111980 titled 'RECORDING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING RECORDING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a recording apparatus that can record according to printing request data. The apparatus includes a manual paper feed section, a detection section, and a determination section.

  • Manual paper feed section: Allows for setting multiple sheets of paper at once.
  • Detection section: Detects the presence or absence of paper in the manual paper feed section.
  • Determination section: Determines the possibility of paper replenishment based on the output of the detection section.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various industries such as printing, publishing, and document management.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of efficiently managing paper feed in recording devices, ensuring continuous operation without interruptions.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved productivity, reduced downtime, and enhanced user experience due to the automated paper replenishment system.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include office printers, photocopiers, and document scanners.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be automatic paper feed systems in printers or scanners.

Unanswered Questions

How does the apparatus handle different paper sizes and types?

The patent application does not specify how the apparatus accommodates various paper sizes and types.

What is the expected lifespan of the detection section components?

The patent application does not provide information on the durability or expected lifespan of the detection section components.


Original Abstract Submitted

a recording apparatus that performs recording according to printing request data includes: a manual paper feed section in which a plurality of sheets of paper are settable at once; a detection section that detects the presence or absence of the paper set in the manual paper feed section; and a determination section that determines a possibility of replenishment of the paper in the manual paper feed section based on an output of the detection section.