18462815. INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Taro Ishifune of Shizuoka (JP)

Yuki Sugiyama of Shizuoka (JP)

Shingo Harada of Shizuoka (JP)

Yuya Konno of Shizuoka (JP)

Lisa Kitadai of Tokyo (JP)

Kazumasa Nohsho of Kanagawa (JP)

Ryo Takaba of Kanagawa (JP)

Hayato Watanabe of Nagano (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18462815 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an information processing method for an apparatus to communicate with an image forming apparatus that has two sheet output sections. One section can guide a sheet to the first output section or stack the sheet in an open position. The method involves inputting the sheet type, checking the status of the second output section, and transmitting image information. If the sheet type recommends using the second output section and it is closed, a prompt message is output to switch it to the open position before transmitting the image information.

• The method allows an information processing apparatus to communicate with an image forming apparatus with two sheet output sections.
• It checks the status of the second output section and prompts to switch it to the open position if necessary.
• The method ensures that the appropriate sheet output section is used based on the sheet type.

Potential Applications

• This technology can be applied in office environments where there is a need to process different types of sheets and direct them to the appropriate output section.
• It can be used in printing or copying machines to optimize the sheet output process.

Problems Solved

• The method solves the problem of sheets being directed to the wrong output section, which can lead to confusion and inefficiency.
• It ensures that the appropriate sheet output section is used based on the sheet type, preventing potential errors or damage to the sheets.

Benefits

• The method improves the efficiency of sheet output by guiding them to the correct output section.
• It reduces the risk of errors or damage to sheets by ensuring they are handled according to their type.
• The prompt message helps users to switch the output section to the correct position, preventing mistakes and improving user experience.

Original Abstract Submitted

An information processing method performs steps for an information processing apparatus to communicate with an image forming apparatus having first and second sheet output sections. The second sheet output section can be switched between a close position to serve to guide a sheet to the first sheet output section, and an open position not to guide the sheet to the first sheet output section but to stack the sheet. The method inputs a type of sheet, acquires information indicating whether the second sheet output section is in an open or closed state, and transmits image information to the image forming apparatus. When the sheet type recommends the sheet be output to the second sheet output section and the second sheet output section is in the closed state, a message is output to prompt to switch the second sheet output section into the open position before the image information is transmitted.