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Image recording apparatus operable with a vertical scan synchronization signal
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1993-06-29
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Granted: 1995-03-14
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Expires: 2013-06-29
Abstract
Abstract An image recording apparatus operated in synchronism with a vertical synchronization signal from an external device comprises a unit for sending out to the external device a signal indicating a status to accept the vertical synchronization signal, and switching device for switching between a plurality of operation modes related to an elapsed time from the send-out of the signal by the signal sending unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Masanori Ishizu
- 👤 Toshihiko Inuyama
- 👤 Takeji Gima
- 👤 Hiroshi Hashimoto
- 👤 Hiromichi Yamanaka
- 👤 Soya Endo
- 👤 Toshiyuki Itoh
- 👤 Hitoshi Machino
- 👤 Tomohiro Nakamori
Bibliographic Details
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US
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2026-11-09 07:37
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
An image recording apparatus operated in synchronism with a vertical synchronization signal from an external device, said apparatus comprising: means for sending out to said external device a signal indicating a status to accept the vertical synchronization signal; and switching means for switching between a plurality of operation modes related to an elapsed time from the send-out of the signal by said signal sending means, wherein when the vertical synchronization signal is not supplied and the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, the plurality of operation modes includes a mode in which a print enable status is released and a mode in which the print enable status is not released.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
An image recording apparatus operated in synchronism with a vertical synchronization signal from an external device, said apparatus comprising: means for sending out to said external device a signal indicating a status to accept the vertical synchronization signal; and switching means for switching between a plurality of operation modes related to an elapsed time from the send-out of the signal by said signal sending means, wherein when the vertical synchronization signal is not supplied and the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, the plurality of operation modes includes a mode in which a print enable status is released and a mode in which the print enable status is not released.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said switching means comprises a switch to switch the plurality of operation modes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said switching means comprises a potentiometer for switching the plurality of operation modes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising input means for inputting a command signal to command the switching by said switching means from said external device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising informing means for informing the plurality of operation modes to said external device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said switching means is capable of setting at least one elapsed time.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising said external device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said external device comprises means for converting code data from a host computer into image data.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said external device comprises a plurality of interface means each interfacing the host computer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
130 words
An image recording apparatus operated in synchronism with a vertical synchronization signal from an external device, said apparatus comprising: means for sending out to said external device a signal indicating a status to accept the vertical synchronization signal; selection means for selecting one of a plurality of operation modes related to an elapsed time from the send-out of the signal by said signal sending means; and input means for receiving a command signal for commanding the selection of one of the plurality of operation modes, wherein when the vertical synchronization signal is not supplied and the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, the plurality of operation modes includes a mode in which a print enable status is released, and a mode in which the print enable status is not released.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
130 words
An image recording apparatus operated in synchronism with a vertical synchronization signal from an external device, said apparatus comprising: means for sending out to said external device a signal indicating a status to accept the vertical synchronization signal; selection means for selecting one of a plurality of operation modes related to an elapsed time from the send-out of the signal by said signal sending means; and input means for receiving a command signal for commanding the selection of one of the plurality of operation modes, wherein when the vertical synchronization signal is not supplied and the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, the plurality of operation modes includes a mode in which a print enable status is released, and a mode in which the print enable status is not released.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 10, further comprising a switch for manually switching the plurality of operation modes.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 11, wherein said switch comprises a potentiometer for switching the plurality of operation modes.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 11, wherein said switch is capable of setting at least one elapsed time.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 10, further comprising informing means for informing the plurality of operation modes to said external device.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 10, further comprising said external device.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 15, wherein said external device comprises means for converting code data from a host computer into image data.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 16, wherein said external device comprises a plurality of interface means each interfacing the host computer.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
87 words
An image recording apparatus operated in synchronism with a vertical synchronization signal from an external device, said apparatus comprising: means for sending out to said external device a signal indicating a status to accept the vertical synchronization signal; means for releasing a print enable status when the vertical synchronization signal is not supplied and a predetermined time has elapsed after said sending means sends the signal; and switching means for switching and setting the predetermined time on the basis of a command signal from said external device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
87 words
An image recording apparatus operated in synchronism with a vertical synchronization signal from an external device, said apparatus comprising: means for sending out to said external device a signal indicating a status to accept the vertical synchronization signal; means for releasing a print enable status when the vertical synchronization signal is not supplied and a predetermined time has elapsed after said sending means sends the signal; and switching means for switching and setting the predetermined time on the basis of a command signal from said external device.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 18, wherein said switching means comprises a manual switch.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 18, wherein said switching means comprises a potentiometer.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
29 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 18, further comprising input means for inputting the command signal to command the switching by said switching means from said external device.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
13 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 21, further comprising said external device.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
25 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 22, wherein said external device comprises means for converting code data from a host computer into image data.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
23 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 23, wherein said external device comprises a plurality of interface means each interfacing the host computer.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
24 words
An image recording apparatus according to claim 23, wherein said external device outputs said command signal in accordance-with a status of a switching operation.
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