Patents by Inventor Takahide Kenmotsu
Takahide Kenmotsu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230058804Abstract: A writing device is provided to prevent or substantially reduce an occurrence of inconsistency in a destination even when a specification of an apparatus is changed after packaging. According to one embodiment, the writing device includes a first command processor and a second command processor. The first command processor commands a first wireless tag attached to an apparatus to rewrite specification information that is stored in the first wireless tag and that shows a specification of the apparatus. The second command processor commands a second wireless tag attached to a package of the apparatus to rewrite destination information that is stored in the second wireless tag and that relates to a destination of the apparatus, in response to a command given by the first command processor being executed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicant: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takahide KENMOTSU
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Patent number: 11372360Abstract: According to one embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes: a registration roller; a motor configured to drive the roller; and a controller configured to control the motor. The roller is disposed at a first position on a conveyance path of paper on which an image is to be formed, and sends out the paper toward a second position on the conveyance path. The second position is downstream from the first position on the conveyance path and is an image transfer position on the paper. The controller controls the motor by using both speed control and position control when the leading end of the paper is at a position from the first position to the second position, and controls the motor by using only the speed control when the leading end of the paper reaches the second position.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takahide Kenmotsu
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Publication number: 20210165357Abstract: According to one embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes: a registration roller; a motor configured to drive the roller; and a controller configured to control the motor. The roller is disposed at a first position on a conveyance path of paper on which an image is to be formed, and sends out the paper toward a second position on the conveyance path. The second position is downstream from the first position on the conveyance path and is an image transfer position on the paper. The controller controls the motor by using both speed control and position control when the leading end of the paper is at a position from the first position to the second position, and controls the motor by using only the speed control when the leading end of the paper reaches the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventor: Takahide Kenmotsu
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Patent number: 10955788Abstract: According to one embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes: a registration roller; a motor configured to drive the registration roller; and a controller configured to control the motor. The registration roller is disposed at a first position on a conveyance path of paper on which an image is to be formed, and sends out the paper toward a second position on the conveyance path. The second position is downstream from the first position on the conveyance path and is an image transfer position on the paper. The controller controls the motor by using both speed control and position control when the leading end of the paper is at a position from the first position to the second position, and controls the motor by using only the speed control when the leading end of the paper reaches the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takahide Kenmotsu
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Publication number: 20210063932Abstract: According to one embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes: a registration roller; a motor configured to drive the registration roller; and a controller configured to control the motor. The registration roller is disposed at a first position on a conveyance path of paper on which an image is to be formed, and sends out the paper toward a second position on the conveyance path. The second position is downstream from the first position on the conveyance path and is an image transfer position on the paper. The controller controls the motor by using both speed control and position control when the leading end of the paper is at a position from the first position to the second position, and controls the motor by using only the speed control when the leading end of the paper reaches the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventor: Takahide Kenmotsu
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Patent number: 10698641Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a read-out unit, a memory unit, and a processor. The read-out unit reads out first collation information from an exchange product which is mounted in the image forming apparatus. The memory unit stores second collation information. The processor detects a power supply or a sleep return, compares the first collation information with the second collation information based on detection of the power supply or the sleep return, and sets an operation mode based on a comparison result of the first collation information with the second collation information.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takahide Kenmotsu
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Publication number: 20200012463Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a read-out unit, a memory unit, and a processor. The read-out unit reads out first collation information from an exchange product which is mounted in the image forming apparatus. The memory unit stores second collation information. The processor detects a power supply or a sleep return, compares the first collation information with the second collation information based on detection of the power supply or the sleep return, and sets an operation mode based on a comparison result of the first collation information with the second collation information.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takahide Kenmotsu
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Patent number: 10488799Abstract: A job storage unit stores a print job. An image forming unit forms a toner image on a sheet. A fixing unit fixes the toner image on the sheet by heating the toner image. A first authentication unit communicates with a communication medium in a first communication range. A second authentication unit communicates with the communication medium in a second communication range. A control unit controls the fixing unit to be heated if the print job associated with user information is stored in the job storage unit when the first authentication unit acquires the user information, and controls the fixing unit to be heated if the print job associated with the acquired user information is not stored in the job storage unit when the second authentication unit acquires the user information.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takahide Kenmotsu
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Publication number: 20190219957Abstract: A job storage unit stores a print job. An image forming unit forms a toner image on a sheet. A fixing unit fixes the toner image on the sheet by heating the toner image. A first authentication unit communicates with a communication medium in a first communication range. A second authentication unit communicates with the communication medium in a second communication range. A control unit controls the fixing unit to be heated if the print job associated with user information is stored in the job storage unit when the first authentication unit acquires the user information, and controls the fixing unit to be heated if the print job associated with the acquired user information is not stored in the job storage unit when the second authentication unit acquires the user information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takahide KENMOTSU
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Patent number: 10353651Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a read-out unit, a memory unit, and a processor. The read-out unit reads out first collation information from an exchange product which is mounted in the image forming apparatus. The memory unit stores second collation information. The processor detects a power supply or a sleep return, compares the first collation information with the second collation information based on detection of the power supply or the sleep return, and sets an operation mode based on a comparison result of the first collation information with the second collation information.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takahide Kenmotsu
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Patent number: 10228646Abstract: A job storage unit stores a print job. An image forming unit forms a toner image on a sheet. A fixing unit fixes the toner image on the sheet by heating the toner image. A first authentication unit communicates with a communication medium in a first communication range. A second authentication unit communicates with the communication medium in a second communication range. A control unit controls the fixing unit to be heated if the print job associated with user information is stored in the job storage unit when the first authentication unit acquires the user information, and controls the fixing unit to be heated if the print job associated with the acquired user information is not stored in the job storage unit when the second authentication unit acquires the user information.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2018Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takahide Kenmotsu
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Publication number: 20180319033Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a paper processing apparatus comprises a perforation unit configured to include a rotary blade for perforating conveyed paper in a direction parallel to a conveyance direction and be capable of moving the rotary blade in a direction orthogonal to a conveyance path of the paper; a skew detection section configured at the upstream side of the perforation unit to detect the skew of the paper; a skew correction mechanism configured to incline the perforation unit and the rotary blade according to the detected skew amount of the paper; and a control section configured to control the position of the rotary blade and move the rotary blade to a perforation processing position before the paper is conveyed to the perforation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Takahide Kenmotsu, Katsuhiko Tsuchiya, Ken Iguchi
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Patent number: 10052781Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a paper processing apparatus comprises a perforation unit configured to include a rotary blade for perforating conveyed paper in a direction parallel to a conveyance direction and be capable of moving the rotary blade in a direction orthogonal to a conveyance path of the paper; a skew detection section configured at the upstream side of the perforation unit to detect the skew of the paper; a skew correction mechanism configured to incline the perforation unit and the rotary blade according to the detected skew amount of the paper; and a control section configured to control the position of the rotary blade and move the rotary blade to a perforation processing position before the paper is conveyed to the perforation unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Takahide Kenmotsu, Katsuhiko Tsuchiya, Ken Iguchi
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Patent number: 10048635Abstract: A sheet processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes a first holding unit configured to hold one or more sheets and movable in a sheet transport direction, a drive unit configured to move the first holding unit in the sheet transport direction, a biasing member, and a conversion unit. The biasing member biases the first holding unit in a second direction opposite to the sheet transport direction, stores elastic energy when the first holding unit is moved in the sheet transport direction, and moves the first holding unit in the second direction when the stored elastic energy in the biasing member is released. The conversion unit has a shaft configured to be rotated by the elastic energy stored in the biasing member to generate electrical energy.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takahide Kenmotsu
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Publication number: 20180181048Abstract: A sheet processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes a first holding unit configured to hold one or more sheets and movable in a sheet transport direction, a drive unit configured to move the first holding unit in the sheet transport direction, a biasing member, and a conversion unit. The biasing member biases the first holding unit in a second direction opposite to the sheet transport direction, stores elastic energy when the first holding unit is moved in the sheet transport direction, and moves the first holding unit in the second direction when the stored elastic energy in the biasing member is released. The conversion unit has a shaft configured to be rotated by the elastic energy stored in the biasing member to generate electrical energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventor: Takahide KENMOTSU
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Publication number: 20160375602Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a paper processing apparatus comprises a perforation unit configured to include a rotary blade for perforating conveyed paper in a direction parallel to a conveyance direction and be capable of moving the rotary blade in a direction orthogonal to a conveyance path of the paper; a skew detection section configured at the upstream side of the perforation unit to detect the skew of the paper; a skew correction mechanism configured to incline the perforation unit and the rotary blade according to the detected skew amount of the paper; and a control section configured to control the position of the rotary blade and move the rotary blade to a perforation processing position before the paper is conveyed to the perforation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Takahide Kenmotsu, Katsuhiko Tsuchiya, Ken Iguchi
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Patent number: 9463944Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a paper processing apparatus comprises a perforation unit configured to include a rotary blade for perforating conveyed paper in a direction parallel to a conveyance direction and be capable of moving the rotary blade in a direction orthogonal to a conveyance path of the paper; a skew detection section configured at the upstream side of the perforation unit to detect the skew of the paper; a skew correction mechanism configured to incline the perforation unit and the rotary blade according to the detected skew amount of the paper; and a control section configured to control the position of the rotary blade and move the rotary blade to a perforation processing position before the paper is conveyed to the perforation unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Takahide Kenmotsu, Katsuhiko Tsuchiya, Ken Iguchi
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Publication number: 20160144525Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a paper processing apparatus comprises a perforation unit configured to include a rotary blade for perforating conveyed paper in a direction parallel to a conveyance direction and be capable of moving the rotary blade in a direction orthogonal to a conveyance path of the paper; a skew detection section configured at the upstream side of the perforation unit to detect the skew of the paper; a skew correction mechanism configured to incline the perforation unit and the rotary blade according to the detected skew amount of the paper; and a control section configured to control the position of the rotary blade and move the rotary blade to a perforation processing position before the paper is conveyed to the perforation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Takahide Kenmotsu, Katsuhiko Tsuchiya, Ken Iguchi