JPS6296969A - Copying device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To restrict an unnecessary copying by providing a control part which controls a memory, a copying part, etc., and checks in inputted password number and a copying operation part having a password number input key. CONSTITUTION:When a card 1 is inserted to an insertion part 4 and the key K of an operation part 7 is operated to input a password number and required operation is performed, the number set to an IC chip of the card is compared with a set number stored in a memory 6 by a comparator 9, and an output 12 is outputted and is given to a control part 8 and a copying part 10 if the numerical value in the IC chip is not zero. The inputted password number is checked by the control part 8; and if the password number is correct and the output 12 is outputted, copying is performed one by one or continuously by operating the operation part 7. When the number of copies recorded on the card becomes zero, a coincidence signal is outputted from the comparator 9 to stop copying. Thus, the unnecessary copying is restricted.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an improvement in a copying machine, and its feature is that each user (or group of users) has an
This relates to a copying machine that is used by inserting a C built-in card.

[Conventional technology]

Copying devices have become widespread in recent years and are often used in businesses. However, if the copying machine is used as desired, it will cost a lot of money.

Therefore, companies prepare counters for each department or line.
In many cases, the number of copies for each department or section is added up to determine how many copies are made in a month, for example.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

However, this does not indicate how many copies can be made simply by adding up the number of copies. Particularly in units such as departments or sections, one counter is used by many people rather than just one user, so even if you decide how many copies can be made, it will be difficult to ensure that the counters are used. Therefore, with such a copying apparatus, sufficient copying budget management is not possible.

The present invention proposes a copying apparatus that improves the above-mentioned conventional problems.

[Means for solving problems]

In addition to using an IC card, the number of copies that can be made is set on the IC card so that up to the set number of copies can be made. Furthermore, the number of copies for each copy size can be seen.

[Effect]

Each time a copy is made, it is subtracted from the set number of copies using an IC subtractor, so that copies can be made until the number of copies remaining is zero, and the size and number of copies to be made can be known.

[Embodiment] Fig. 1 shows a card with a built-in IC having a copy number counter function, which is a feature of the present invention. ) is embedded and glued, and then the IC chip (2) constituting the IC chip (
2) are connected to input/output terminals (3) arranged in parallel on one side of the plastic plate, and are used to exchange signals with the outside. The counting function circuit therein is configured to subtract the number of copies each time from the initially set number of copies that can be made. In other words, it functions as a subtraction type counter. In addition to the counting function circuit, it has a memory section that stores the number of copies for each copy size.

The necessary number of the above-mentioned IC cards are prepared and distributed to each department or section for use. Therefore, not only the number of copies assigned to each of the two copies or sections is different, but also an electric key means can be provided in the IC of each card.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the main parts of the copying apparatus of the present invention. (4) is a card insertion section into which a card +11 can be inserted. (5) is the connection part with the input/output terminal (3) above, and when a card is inserted,! Connect emotionally. (6) is a memory that records the number of settings for each card and can be changed.

For example, RAM, disk memory, and magnetic tape can be cited. (7) is an operation unit equipped with a personal identification number input key K, which is a feature of the present invention; -C2 A personal identification number is input by operating the key K with the above-mentioned card inserted. (8) is a control unit equipped with a function C to check the input password, (9) is a comparator, Ql is a copying unit, and U is a signal generator provided in the copying unit. Outputs one pulse each time.

c2υ is a signal related to the copy size, which is generated from the signal generator αυ and is sent to the control unit (8) and the memory of the IC card (21) via the connection unit (5). given to the department.

Next, the operation of the copying apparatus configured as described above will be explained. Insert the card (1) shown in Figure 1 into the insertion section (4),
If you operate key K on the operation unit (7) and enter your PIN and perform the necessary operations, you will first be able to see the number of cards set on the IC chip in the card and the number of cards stored in the memo (January 6). are compared by the comparator (9), and if the numerical value in the IC chip is not zero, an output (IX5 is output and given to the control unit (8) and the copying unit αG.
Check whether the password entered in step 8) is correct. As a result, if the PIN is correct and the output (I7J is generated), the operation unit (7)
By operating the , copies are made one by one or continuously. Each time a copy is made, a pulse is generated from the signal generator αυ, and a numerical value is subtracted into the IC chip (2) each time a pulse is generated. Therefore, the number of copies that can be made is always updated and recorded on the card (1). and.

When the number of copies reaches zero on the card record (remaining number of copies available), a match signal is output from the comparator (9) and no more copies can be made. If more copies are to be made, the contents of the memory must be updated and the card must be set again. On the other hand, since a signal relating to the copy size is generated from the signal generator αD and is applied to the memory section of IC (2), it is possible to easily know which size and how many copies have been made.

Since this invention is configured as described above, it is possible to accurately manage the budget for the number of copies to be made, and even if someone who does not know the PIN number (for example, a person from another department) uses the card, it is possible to make copies. Therefore, the number of copies can be managed more accurately.

The gist of this invention is not to limit necessary copying, but to limit unnecessary copying.

Incidentally, in the above description, a case has been shown in which the IC chip (2) is constituted by a counting function circuit that performs a subtraction operation, but it may also be configured to perform an addition operation. In this case, the number of copies has been accumulated in the IC chip, and once the number matches the value set in the memo (January 6), copying is no longer possible. Further, in the above embodiment, the count value of card (1) cannot be visually recognized.

By connecting the display device αj to the connection part (5), the user can visually check the contents of the IC chip (2).

Furthermore, FIGS. 3 (person) and 3 (B) show other embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. It is designed to output voice information such as whether or not a copy can be made.The required output is output from the voice synthesis circuit connected to the connector (5), the memo (6), and the control unit (8).

This is output as audio by speaker αe. On the other hand, FIG. 3(B) shows a flicker means a that blinks a lamp when the remaining number of copies remains, for example, 100.
η is composed of a control circuit, a flicker signal generation circuit 0, and a rung (7) that performs a flicker operation. Therefore, when the number of copies reaches a certain number, the lamp will automatically flash to notify you how many copies can be made.

〔Effect of the invention〕

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it is possible to perform detailed management regarding copying. In addition.

Knowing the copy size and number of copies is double-sided copying.

This is extremely effective in ensuring thorough copying through reduction.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an IC built-in card that is a feature of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a copying apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention. (1) is the card, (2) is the IC chip, (3) is the input/output terminal, (4) is the card insertion part, (6) is the memo IJ, (71 is the operation part, (8) is the control part, and (9) is the Comparator, α1 is copying part, αυ
is a signal generator, C13 is a display, I is a voice synthesis output means, αη is a 7 filter means, and 3υ is a signal related to copy size. K is the password input key, and 2C is the password check function.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A counting function circuit that changes the number of copies by subtracting from a preset value each time a copy is made, and a function that stores the number of copies for each copy size are configured by an IC, and are detachably inserted into a copying machine. a plurality of IC built-in cards formed in the above-mentioned IC built-in cards; a memory whose recorded contents can be changed in which setting values for each of the above-mentioned IC built-in cards are stored; A comparator that compares the value and gives a signal to the copying unit that allows copying as long as the value of the counting function circuit is not zero, and a comparator that outputs a pulse signal every time copying is performed and sends it to the counting function circuit of the IC built-in card. means for providing a copy size to the memory section of the IC card each time a copy is made; a control section having a function of controlling the memory, the copying section, etc. and checking an input password; and a control section having a function of checking an input password; a copying operation unit having a key, and a preset number of copies can be made to the IC built-in card if the password entered by the password input key is correct. Device.