18159015. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

TSUYOSHI Ogawa of Tokyo (JP)

KENGO Sakai of Kanagawa (JP)

SHINICHI Nishida of Kanagawa (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18159015 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes a developing container, a detection portion, a display portion, and a control portion. The detection portion measures the amount of toner in the developing container. The display portion shows different displays based on the detection results. The control portion controls the detection portion to perform two detections.

  • The image forming apparatus includes a developing container, detection portion, display portion, and control portion.
  • The detection portion measures the amount of toner in the developing container.
  • The display portion shows a first display if the first detection result is greater than or equal to a first threshold.
  • The display portion shows a second display if the first detection result is less than the first threshold.
  • The control portion controls the detection portion to perform a second detection.
  • The display portion shows the first display if the second detection result is greater than or equal to a second threshold.
  • The display portion shows the second display if the second detection result is less than the second threshold.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Image forming devices such as printers, copiers, and scanners.
  • Industrial printing and labeling machines.
  • Office equipment that requires monitoring and control of toner levels.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Accurate monitoring of toner levels in the developing container.
  • Providing visual feedback to users based on toner levels.
  • Preventing printing issues due to low toner levels.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved efficiency by ensuring sufficient toner levels for printing.
  • Reduced downtime and maintenance costs by proactively monitoring toner levels.
  • Enhanced user experience through clear visual indications of toner status.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image forming apparatus includes a developing container, a detection portion detecting an amount of toner in the developing container, a display portion, and a control portion controlling the detection portion to execute a first detection and a second detection, wherein the display portion, in a case where the detection result of the first detection is greater than or equal to a first threshold, displays a first display and, in a case where the detection result is less than the first threshold, displays a second display different from the first display, and in a case where the detection result of the second detection is greater than or equal to a second threshold smaller than the first threshold, displays the first display and, in a case where the detection result is less than the second threshold, displays the second display.

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