18481617. INPUT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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INPUT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Takehito Utsunomiya of Ibaraki (JP)

INPUT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18481617 titled 'INPUT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an input device that can be attached to an image forming apparatus. The device includes a display portion for showing information and a numerical key unit with a numerical key portion and a start key. The start key is positioned in front of the numerical key portion when the numerical key unit is mounted on the apparatus.

  • The input device is mountable on an image forming apparatus.
  • It includes a display portion for displaying information.
  • The numerical key unit consists of a numerical key portion and a start key.
  • The numerical key portion is a hardware key used for inputting numerical values.
  • The start key is a hardware key used for initiating predetermined processing.
  • The start key is positioned in front of the numerical key portion when the numerical key unit is mounted on the apparatus.

Potential Applications:

  • This input device can be used in various image forming apparatus such as printers, copiers, or scanners.
  • It can be used in office settings where numerical input and start functions are frequently required.

Problems Solved:

  • The input device provides a convenient way to input numerical values and start processing on an image forming apparatus.
  • It eliminates the need for separate input devices for numerical values and start functions.

Benefits:

  • The device simplifies the input process by combining numerical input and start functions into a single unit.
  • It saves space by integrating multiple functions into one device.
  • The positioning of the start key in front of the numerical key portion improves usability and accessibility.


Original Abstract Submitted

An input device is mountable on an image forming apparatus including a display portion capable of displaying information and is a numerical key unit at least including a numerical key portion consisting of a hardware key capable of inputting information on a numerical value and a start key consisting of a hardware key capable of inputting information for starting predetermined processing. The start key is disposed on a front side F than the numerical key portion in a state in which the numerical key unit is mounted on the image forming apparatus.

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