Abstract: Provided is a surveillance system including an image forming device that forms an image on a recording medium, and detects abnormality in a predetermined surveillance region, and coordination equipment that operates in coordination with the image forming device, wherein the image forming device includes an image forming unit that forms an image on the recording medium, a detection unit that adopts an operation state including a normal mode in which the image forming unit operates normally, and a surveillance mode for detecting abnormality in the predetermined surveillance region, a switching unit that switches the operation state of the detection unit, and an output unit that outputs a message indicative of the occurrence of abnormality to the coordination equipment when the detection unit detects the abnormality.

Abstract: A power-supply control device includes a power-supply control section, a first detection section that detects whether or not a body capable of movement is moving, a second detection section that detects whether or not the body capable of movement exists, and an instruction section. The power-supply control section receives supply of power from a mains power source section, and selectively sets a power supply mode, in which power is supplied to a processing section, and a power saving mode, in which supply of power to the processing section is stopped. The first and second detection sections and the instruction section are caused to operate at least in the power saving mode. The instruction section provides, for the power-supply control section, an instruction for switching between the power supply mode and the power saving mode.

Abstract: An information processing device includes a computing unit and a display unit. The computing unit computes a power consumption per a predetermined time during a power saving mode that reduces power consumption, on the basis of a count per type of an interrupt signal produced during the power saving mode, and a power consumption pre-estimated per type of the interrupt signal. The display unit displays a power consumption computed by the computing unit using generated or stored electric power.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes an image forming section that includes a fixing device, a power supply controller that controls the fixing device to a power supply state in which power is supplied or a power shut-off state, a switching section that switches a fixing mode to one of a first mode that focuses on temperature, and a second mode that focuses on productivity, and a processing controller that controls an image forming process, by selecting the first mode as initial processing when the fixing device recovers from the power shut-off state to the power supply state upon an instruction to execute a job, and selecting, as continued processing after the initial processing, the first mode or the second mode on a basis of a total processing volume of the job acquired after the instruction to execute the job is made.

Abstract: A power-supply control device includes a power-supply control section, a first detection section that detects whether or not a body capable of movement is moving, a second detection section that detects whether or not the body capable of movement exists, and an instruction section. The power-supply control section receives supply of power from a mains power source section, and selectively sets a power supply mode, in which power is supplied to a processing section, and a power saving mode, in which supply of power to the processing section is stopped. The first and second detection sections and the instruction section are caused to operate at least in the power saving mode. The instruction section provides, for the power-supply control section, an instruction for switching between the power supply mode and the power saving mode.

Abstract: A power-supply control device includes a power-supply-state transition control section, body-capable-of-movement detection sections, and an instruction section. The power-supply-state transition control section shifts a state of an operation target section from one state to another state among power-supply states and a non-power-supply state. The body-capable-of-movement detection sections detect a body capable of movement in a region. The instruction section provides, on the basis of results of detection of the body capable of movement by the body-capable-of-movement detection sections, at least an instruction for shifting between one of the power-supply states and the non-power-supply state, among instructions for shifting the state of the operation target section from one state to another state with the power-supply-state transition control section.

Abstract: A power supply control device includes a monitoring controller, a moving body detector, and a power supply controller. The monitoring controller controls a processor, an interface part, and an identification information acquisition part. The moving body detector detects whether or not a moving body including a user who intends to use the processor exists within a specific region. The power supply controller individually allows objects to be controlled including the processor, the interface part, the identification information acquisition part, and the monitoring controller to enter a power supply state or a power interruption state in an independent manner, in accordance with detection information by the moving body detector, and first controls the identification information acquisition part to be shifted from the power interruption state to the power supply state in a case where all the objects to be controlled are in the power interruption state.

Abstract: An electromagnetic induction heating device includes a heat generation body, a heating rotary body, a magnetic filed generating unit and a magnetic path forming member. The heat generation body generates heat through electromagnetic induction. The heating rotary body receives the heat and rotates. The magnetic field generating unit is opposed to the heating rotary body and generates a magnetic field for causing the heat generation body to produce heat through the electromagnetic induction. The magnetic path forming member is opposed to the magnetic filed generating unit across the heating rotary body. The magnetic path forming member includes controlling portions and a continuous portion. The controlling portions control a magnitude of eddy current which is generated through the electromagnetic induction. The continuous portion allows heat transfer along a direction of an axis of the heating rotary body.

Abstract: A processing control apparatus includes a processor, a setting unit, and a delay unit. The processor operates by using power supplied from a main power supply, and executes a process on the basis of received information. The setting unit restricts power supply from the main power supply to the processor, and sets a restricted period in which a process is prohibited from being executed in the processor. In the case where a specific process which is being executed when the restricted period is to start will be completed within a predetermined allowed time period, the delay unit delays the time when the restricted period is start at least until the specific process is completed.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image forming section that forms an image on a recording material; an image reading device that is disposed above the image forming section, and reads an image on an original; a connecting section that is disposed at either one of end sides of an apparatus housing in a lateral direction thereof, and that connects the image forming section and the image reading device to each other; an operating section that is disposed in front of the image reading device, and that is operated by a person; a human detecting device that detects the person operating the operating section; a discharging section that discharges the recording material on which the image has been formed by the image forming section to a placing section; and the placing section on which the recording material discharged from the discharging section is placed.

Abstract: A power supply control apparatus includes a transition unit, a detector, a first image capturing unit, a command unit, a second image capturing unit, and an identity recognition unit. The transition unit makes a control target enter a power supply state or a power shutoff state. The detector detects a moving object while the control target is in the power shutoff state. The first image capturing unit captures images of a specific area at the time when the detector detects a moving object. The command unit commands the transition unit to make the control target enter the power supply state in a case where it is determined that the moving object is approaching the control target. The second image capturing unit captures a characteristic image of the moving object that is approaching the control target. The identity recognition unit performs identity recognition in accordance with the characteristic image.

Abstract: A power-supply control device includes a power-supply control section, a first detection section that detects whether or not a body capable of movement is moving, a second detection section that detects whether or not the body capable of movement exists, and an instruction section. The power-supply control section receives supply of power from a mains power source section, and selectively sets a power supply mode, in which power is supplied to a processing section, and a power saving mode, in which supply of power to the processing section is stopped. The first and second detection sections and the instruction section are caused to operate at least in the power saving mode. The instruction section provides, for the power-supply control section, an instruction for switching between the power supply mode and the power saving mode.

Abstract: A moving object detecting device includes a detecting device body that includes a detection unit formed in a chassis covering the inside of an apparatus and disposed to correspond to a monitoring window of which at least an aperture area or an aperture size is restricted and which monitors a moving object approaching the apparatus and a circuit board unit controlling a signal output from the detection unit and is disposed so that some optical axes among optical axes having detection surfaces of plural infrared detecting elements included in the detection unit, as focal points passes through the monitoring window and the other optical axes are blocked by the chassis, and an optical member that is formed in an inner wall of the chassis and that deflects the other optical axes of the infrared detection elements to pass through the monitoring window.

Abstract: A power supply control apparatus includes a sensor, a first imaging unit, a second imaging unit, and a state controller. The sensor senses a person when the power supply control apparatus is in a power saving state. The first imaging unit consumes higher power than the sensor and captures an image of a person approaching. The second imaging unit captures an image used to recognize a person. The state controller causes the first imaging unit and the second imaging unit to be in a power supply state in a case where the sensor has sensed a person.

Abstract: Provided is a power supply control device including a first power supply which is a power supply source of an operating unit and a main control unit, a second power supply which supplies minimum necessary power to create a power-saving state, a switching unit that switches to a power supply source selected from the first and second power supplies, a receiving unit that receives an external request signal, a determining unit that determines whether the external request signal is a switching request signal or a recovery request signal, a switching controller that switches the power supply source to the first power supply when a power-saving state is created, and the external request signal is the switching request signal, and a recovery unit that recovers at least the main control unit when the recovery request signal is received within a predetermined period after the power supply source is switched.

Abstract: A fixing device includes a fixing unit, a power supply unit, a pressure applying unit, and a controller. The fixing unit fixes toner onto a recording medium, using heat generated by a heat generator. The power supply unit supplies power to drive the fixing unit. The pressure applying unit applies pressure to the recording medium in a nip part between the pressure applying unit and the fixing unit. When plural recording media are sequentially transported, the controller controls the power supply unit to supply power during a first time period from when a trailing edge of one of the recording media passes the nip part to when a leading edge of the subsequent recording medium arrives at the nip part, in accordance with a relationship between the first time period and a second time period required to start the supply of power after the supply of power is stopped.

Abstract: An information processing device includes a computing unit and a display unit. The computing unit computes a power consumption per a predetermined time during a power saving mode that reduces power consumption, on the basis of a count per type of an interrupt signal produced during the power saving mode, and a power consumption pre-estimated per type of the interrupt signal. The display unit displays a power consumption computed by the computing unit using generated or stored electric power.

Abstract: A power-supply control device includes a changing unit, a monitoring unit, a commanding unit, an imaging unit, and an individual recognition unit. The changing unit changes an operation mode of a controlled subject to a power supply mode or a power cutoff mode. The monitoring unit monitors a movement of a moving body during the power cutoff mode. The commanding unit outputs a command for changing the operation mode of the controlled subject to the power supply mode if the monitoring unit determines that the moving body is approaching the controlled subject. The imaging unit is supplied with electric power in response to the approaching of the moving body and captures a characteristic image of the moving body. The individual recognition unit executes an individual recognition process based on image information of the characteristic image captured by the imaging unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a power supply control apparatus including plural processing units, a mobile body detection unit, a determination unit, a transition unit, a mobile body confirmation unit, and a controller that controls the transition unit such that states of all of the processing units transit to the powered-off state when a result of confirmation in the mobile body confirmation unit represents absence and controls the transition unit such that the states of the plural processing units selectively and individually transit to the powered-off state when a result of confirmation in the mobile body confirmation unit represents presence.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes: a fixing device that has a fast heating mode and a heat storage mode; and a selection section that selects any one of a case where execution of a job indicating an image forming process of a predetermined batch throughput is instructed, and when the fixing device returns to a normal power state from a power saving state, the fixing mode in which an image forming process is early completed is selected on the basis of a total throughput of the job to perform the image forming process, and a case where during the total throughput of the job is not determined or in a case where the job corresponds to a plurality of sets, the fast heating mode is selected as an initial operation for at least the first set to perform the image forming process.