Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240210853). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hirokazu Fujino of Shizuoka (JP)
Hirokazu Okugawa of Shizuoka (JP)
Shunsuke Matsushita of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240210853 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an image forming apparatus with a developing unit that can form a developer image until the supply container is exchanged after receiving a notification.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Image forming apparatus with a developing unit
- First and second developer amount acquiring portions
- Notification system for supply container exchange
- Controller for operation mode control
- Setting portion for usable amount adjustment
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various printing and copying machines where developer images need to be formed efficiently and reliably.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the issue of ensuring continuous operation of the image forming apparatus by notifying users when the supply container needs to be exchanged.
Benefits:
- Improved efficiency in forming developer images
- Reduced downtime due to timely notifications for supply container exchange
- Enhanced user experience with easy-to-use settings
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in office printers, commercial printing presses, and other imaging devices to streamline image forming processes and reduce maintenance costs.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or publications on image forming apparatus with supply container exchange notification systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring ways to enhance the notification system for supply container exchange in image forming apparatus to further improve efficiency and user experience.
Questions about Image Forming Apparatus: 1. How does the controller in the image forming apparatus ensure efficient operation? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of using this technology in commercial printing applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
an image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member, a developing unit to which a supply container is detachably mountable, a first developer amount acquiring portion, a second developer amount acquiring portion, a first notifying portion, a storing portion, a setting portion, a second notifying portion, and a controller. this controller carries out control so as to be capable of executing an operation in an operation mode in which a developer image is capable of being formed by the developing unit, until the supply container connected to the developing unit is exchanged after first notification is provided by the first notifying portion. the setting portion sets the usable amount depending on the exchange number information.
