Patent classifications
G06K15/4055
Information processing device, image forming apparatus, and method for controlling power saving
An information processing device includes a first processor core of 2n-bits unit, a second processor core of n-bit(s) unit, a DRAM set including a first DRAM and a second DRAM of n-bit(s) unit, a first transmitting path between the first processor core and the DRAM set, a second transmitting path between the second processor core and the first or second DRAM, a transmitting path switching circuit, and a power supply controlling circuit. In normal operation, with switching to the first transmitting path and supplying power to the first processor core and the first and second DRAMs, the first processor core uses the first and second DRAMs. In power saving operation, with switching to the second transmitting path, supplying power to the second processor core and the first DRAM and stopping power to the first processor core and the second DRAM, the second processor core uses the first DRAM.
Control apparatus detects an error in image processor and reboots the image processor before transmits printing data to printing apparatus
An information processing apparatus that is capable of resuming an interrupted process without applying the time and effort more than needed to a user. A data transmission unit transmits execution data to a process execution apparatus. A detection unit detects an abnormal state of the information processing apparatus. A reboot unit reboots the information processing apparatus. An obtaining unit obtains an execution condition of the execution data by the process execution apparatus. The reboot unit reboots the information processing apparatus when the detection unit detects the abnormal state of the information processing apparatus. The transmission unit transmits the execution data to the process execution apparatus based on the execution condition obtained by the obtaining unit when the information processing apparatus was rebooted.
Power supply apparatus, image forming apparatus, and voltage control method
A power supply apparatus includes a clock signal generating unit that generates a clock signal with a clock frequency, a calculating unit that calculates a frequency at which a first frequency, a second frequency, and a third frequency are synchronized based on the clock frequency, an AC voltage output unit that outputs an AC voltage of the second frequency based on a signal of the first frequency, a DC voltage output unit outputting a DC voltage based on a signal of the third frequency, and an output unit that outputs based on the AC voltage and the DC voltage.
PRINTER AND POWER CONTROL PROGRAM
A printer includes: a first connector to be used to input electric power supplied from an outside; a second connector to which a communication terminal is to be connected, and which is to be used to output at least a part of the electric power to the connected communication terminal; a printing control unit configured to control operation of a printing unit configured to perform printing on recording paper; and an adjustment unit configured to adjust a maximum amount of the electric power to be output from the second connector, of the electric power supplied from the outside, to a first amount of power when the printing unit is not under a printing operation, and adjust the maximum amount of the electric power to be output from the second connector to a second amount of power when the printing unit is under the printing operation, the second amount of power being smaller than the first amount of power.
Image processing apparatus and method for controlling sleep mode and operation unit clearing based on a human sensor
An image processing apparatus includes a human sensor, an operation unit for performing various settings, and a control unit capable of switching an operation mode between a normal mode and a sleep mode. In a case where no inputting from the operation unit occurs in a first set time, the control unit switches from the normal mode to the sleep mode. In a case where a human body is detected by the human sensor, the control unit switches from the sleep mode to the normal mode. In the normal mode, when the human sensor no longer detects a human body or the human sensor detects a human body leaving, the control unit clears a setting of the operation unit and starts counting down a second set time set for switching from the normal mode to the sleep mode.
SHEET DISCHARGE DEVICE, SHEET DISCHARGE METHOD, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
A sheet discharge device includes at least one sheet discharge tray, a sheet discharge position adjustment actuator, and a controller. The sheet discharge tray receives discharged sheets. The discharge position adjustment actuator adjusts discharge positions of the discharged sheets on the at least one sheet discharge tray. The controller compares a first rotation amount of first print data printed on a first sheet with a second rotation amount of second print data printed on a second sheet. In response to a determination that the first rotation amount is different than the second rotation amount, the controller controls the sheet discharge position adjustment actuator to (a) discharge the first sheet to a first discharge position and (b) discharge the second sheet to a second discharge position different than the first discharge position.
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide techniques and mechanisms for improving user convenience by displaying the state of a battery of an image forming apparatus in more detail. In a case where the state of the battery is an abnormal state in which the battery is not chargeable, the image forming apparatus displays information indicating that the battery is in the abnormal state and information about a remaining capacity of the battery.
HEATING APPARATUS CONFIGURED TO PREVENT POWER FROM BEING SUPPLIED TO BOTH OF FIRST LOAD AND SECOND LOAD, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
A heating apparatus including: a first load; a first switch element configured to switch between supply of power from an AC power source to the first load and shut-off of power supply; a second load; a second switch element configured to switch between supply of power from the AC power source to the second load and shut-off of power supply; and a control unit configured to control the first and the second switch elements to prevent power from being supplied to both of the first load and the second load. The first switch element has the T1 terminal connected to one end of the first load, and the T2 terminal connected to the AC power source. The second switch element has the T2 terminal connected to one end of the second load, and the T1 terminal connected to the AC power source.
Image processing apparatus, having second processor to verify boot program has been altered, method of controlling the same, and storage medium
An image processing apparatus comprises a CPU for controlling the image processing apparatus and a microcomputer that verifies alteration of a program that is stored in a nonvolatile memory and that the CPU executes, and that outputs a notification signal that indicates the verification result. The image processing apparatus comprises a power source control unit for controlling a power source of the image processing apparatus, and the power source control unit, when the image processing apparatus is activated, supplies power to the microcomputer, and when a notification signal outputted from the microcomputer is received, holds the verification result that the notification signal indicates and shuts off the supply of power to the microcomputer.
Sheet discharge device, sheet discharge method, and image forming apparatus
A sheet discharge device includes at least one sheet discharge tray, a sheet discharge position adjustment actuator, and a controller. The sheet discharge tray receives discharged sheets. The discharge position adjustment actuator adjusts discharge positions of the discharged sheets on the at least one sheet discharge tray. The controller compares a first rotation amount of first print data printed on a first sheet with a second rotation amount of second print data printed on a second sheet. In response to a determination that the first rotation amount is different than the second rotation amount, the controller controls the sheet discharge position adjustment actuator to (a) discharge the first sheet to a first discharge position and (b) discharge the second sheet to a second discharge position different than the first discharge position.