18424679. MEDIUM-DISCHARGING DEVICE AND RECORDING APPARATUS simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 MEDIUM-DISCHARGING DEVICE AND RECORDING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MEDIUM-DISCHARGING DEVICE AND RECORDING 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 Original Abstract Submitted
MEDIUM-DISCHARGING DEVICE AND RECORDING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kazuo Saito of Shiojiri-shi (JP)
Hiroki Shinagawa of Shiojiri-shi (JP)
Satoru Orii of Matsumoto-shi (JP)
Katsumi Yamada of Matsumoto-shi (JP)
Nobuhisa Nomoto of Matsumoto-shi (JP)
MEDIUM-DISCHARGING DEVICE AND RECORDING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18424679 titled 'MEDIUM-DISCHARGING DEVICE AND RECORDING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The medium-discharging device described in the patent application includes a medium-discharging section, a medium-receiving tray, a light-emitting section, and a control section. The medium-receiving tray can switch between a stored position within the apparatus main body and a protruding position. The light-emitting section is controlled by the control section based on the state or operation of the medium-receiving tray.
- Medium-discharging section: Discharges the medium.
- Medium-receiving tray: Receives the discharged medium and can switch between stored and protruding positions.
- Light-emitting section: Emits light to the medium-receiving tray.
- Control section: Controls the light-emitting section based on the state or operation of the medium-receiving tray.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in printers, scanners, or other devices that handle media and require a tray for receiving the output.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient use of space within the device. 2. Enhanced user experience with the ability to easily access the medium-receiving tray.
Benefits
1. Space-saving design. 2. User-friendly operation. 3. Improved visibility of the medium-receiving tray.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Space-Saving Medium-Discharging Device for Printers and Scanners"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to devices with retractable trays or compartments for media handling, but specific examples would need to be researched.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology improve user experience compared to traditional devices?
The technology allows for easier access to the medium-receiving tray, potentially speeding up the process of handling printed or scanned media.
What materials are typically used in the construction of such devices?
The materials used can vary but may include plastics, metals, and electronic components.
Original Abstract Submitted
A medium-discharging device includes: a medium-discharging section that discharges a medium; a medium-receiving tray that receives the medium discharged by the medium-discharging section; a light-emitting section that emits light to the medium-receiving tray; and a control section that controls the light-emitting section, in which the medium-receiving tray is configured to switch between a first state in which the medium-receiving tray is stored in an apparatus main body that includes the medium-discharging section and a second state in which the medium-receiving tray protrudes from the apparatus main body, and the control section controls the light-emitting section in accordance with a state or operation of the medium-receiving tray.
