18423464. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - 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
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kiyoharu Kakomura of Chiba (JP)
Masashi Yokoyama of Saitama (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18423464 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image forming apparatus that can adjust the image forming speed based on the type of sheet being used.
- The image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit that can form images on sheets at different speeds depending on the selected mode.
- The memory stores data for different modes, indicating the correspondence between the type of sheet and the image forming speed.
- The controller determines the appropriate image forming speed for each mode based on the stored data.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in various printing devices such as printers, copiers, and multifunction devices to optimize image quality and speed based on the type of paper being used.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of inefficient printing speeds and potential damage to the sheets when using different types of paper with varying image forming requirements.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved image quality, reduced paper waste, and increased efficiency in printing operations.
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application of this technology could be in office settings where different types of paper are commonly used for printing documents. Optimizing the image forming speed based on the type of paper can lead to cost savings and improved productivity.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be systems that automatically adjust printing settings based on the type of paper being used, but the specific feature of adjusting image forming speed for different modes may be a novel aspect of this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the controller determine the appropriate image forming speed for each mode?
The patent application does not provide detailed information on the specific algorithms or methods used by the controller to determine the image forming speed for each mode.
Are there any limitations to the types of sheets that can be used with this technology?
The patent application does not mention any limitations on the types of sheets that can be used with the image forming apparatus, so it is unclear if certain types of specialty paper may not be compatible.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit configured to form an image on a sheet based on a mode selected from a plurality of modes having different image forming speeds; a memory configured to store first data for a first mode included in the plurality of modes, the first data indicating a correspondence for the first mode between a type of the sheet and the image forming speed, and second data for a second mode included in the plurality of modes, the second data indicating a correspondence for the second mode between a type of the sheet and the image forming speed; a display; and a controller configured to: determine a first image forming speed for the first mode from the first data based on the type of the sheet; and determine a second image forming speed for the second mode from the second data.
