JP3268715B2 - Output device, its control device, its audio output method, and control system - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an output device such as a printer connected to an external control device via a bidirectional interface and an output method thereof.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When a failure occurs in an output device connected to an external control device (for example, a host computer), information indicating a failure in the main body of the output device emits a single tone from a built-in speaker or the like. Output to the user. Alternatively, a plurality of built-in tones or voices are selected in advance by a switch or the like according to notification contents, and output to the user. The purpose of the dial tone is to alert the user via hearing when a failure occurs. Therefore, it is necessary for the user to operate the output device in order to grasp the actual failure content.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, when the user hears the sound of the output device, the following problems are raised.

[0004] If there are a plurality of output devices, it cannot be determined from which device the sound is output.

[0005] (2) It is not possible to judge by itself the nature of the fault that the output voice means. Therefore, the user goes near the output device to check the details of the fault,
It is necessary to confirm the event that has occurred and take measures.

Another problem is as follows.

(3) Due to the system configuration of an output device connected to an external control device (for example, a host computer), a man-machine interface using voice cannot be constructed.

[0008] When preparing for the operation of the man-machine interface by voice, there are many items for the user to make initial settings.

[0009] 5 There are few devices provided with an interface for outputting audio.

6 Only limited audio content can be output compared to the type of event that occurs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and has the following objects.

That is, the present invention provides an audio output device for outputting audio.
Even if there are multiple output devices that do not have an interface, it is possible to identify the
Go to a location near the failed output device
Even if it is not, the audio device in the external device (control device)
Perform simple initial setting of machine interface
Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to enable a user to easily and accurately make a judgment by voice .

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An output device for forming an image on a recording medium based on print information for solving the above-mentioned problems.
A location, a storage unit for multiple stores audio data previously encoded, the operation status of the output device, an external
Notification means for notifying the device and corresponding to the operation status
A command requesting the audio data transmitted from the external device.
Receiving means for al receive, a buffer for storing said command, when receiving the command, and analyzing means for analyzing the commands in the buffer, by the analysis means
According to the analysis result, an extraction unit audio data required corresponding to said command, extracting from said storage means, said
The audio data extracted by the extraction means is sent to the external device.
It is characterized by comprising transfer means for transferring .

Further , control for solving the above-mentioned problem is provided.
An apparatus accumulation, storage means for storing a plurality of audio data previously encoded, the code indicating the state of the external device or an output device, a receiving means for receiving from the external device or an output device, said code a buffer for, analyzing means for analyzing the code of the <br/> buffer, said analysis hand
The audio data necessary according to the analysis result of the stage, an extraction means for extracting from the rated <br/> pay means, when there is no audio data corresponding to the code, the transfer of the audio data, before
A generating means for generating a command for requesting the serial external device or the output device, the co <br/> command created by the creation means, transmits to the external device or the output device
Preferably, the apparatus further comprises request means for requesting audio data corresponding to the code .

Further , control for solving the above-mentioned problem is provided.
An apparatus, a code indicating the state of the external device or an output device, a receiving means for receiving from the external device or an output device, a buffer for storing the code, the code in the bar <br/> Ffa Analysis means for analyzing, and the analysis means
According to the content of the code analyzed by, where a generating means for generating a command instructing whether to output as voice, the commands created by the creation means, before
Characterized by comprising a transmitting means for transmitting to the serial external device or the output device.

In addition, a mark for solving the above-mentioned problem is provided.
An output device that forms an image on a recording medium based on printing information is used.
A sound output method using the output device.
Notifying the external device of the operating status;
Command to request audio data corresponding to the task
When received from an external device, the output device
Analyzed with storing commands, according to the analysis result, the extraction and a step of extracting the audio data corresponding to the command from among a plurality of audio data encoded previously stored at the output device Audio data
A step of transferring the data to the external device . Alternatively, print information for solving the above-mentioned problem.
Output device for forming an image on a recording medium based on
A control system comprising: a control device;
For notifying the external device of the operation status of the external device
When, to request audio data corresponding to the operation status
Command is sent from the external device to the output device.
The command is stored in the output device.
And analyze them, and store them in advance according to the analysis results.
Out of a plurality of encoded audio data being
Extracting means for extracting voice data corresponding to the command;
The audio data extracted by the output device is transmitted to the external device.
And a transfer means for transferring the data to the device.

Also, a voice for solving the above-mentioned problem.
An output process, a code indicating the state of the external device or an output device, received from the external device or the output device, and storing said code, analyzing the code, according to the analysis result, it is stored in advance are extract audio data necessary from the encoded plurality of audio data, the <br/> If there is no corresponding voice data to code the transfer of the audio data, the external device or the output device by creating a command requesting the command created, transmitted to the external device or the output device, the co
It is characterized by requesting audio data corresponding to the code.

Also, a voice for solving the above-mentioned problem.
An output process, a code indicating the state of the external device or an output device, received from the external device or the output device, and storing said code, analyzing the code, analyzes
According to the content of the code, where to create a command instructing whether to output as a voice, a command created, and transmits to the external device or the output device.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The construction of a laser beam printer and an ink jet printer to which this embodiment is applied will be described with reference to FIGS. The printer to which the present embodiment is applied is not limited to a laser beam printer and an ink jet printer, and it goes without saying that a printer of another printing method may be used.

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing the structure of a first output device to which the present invention can be applied, and shows a case of a laser beam printer (LBP), for example.

In the figure, reference numeral 1500 denotes an LBP main body, which inputs and stores print information (character codes and the like), form information, macro instructions, and the like supplied from an externally connected host computer, and stores the information. , A corresponding character pattern, form pattern, or the like is created, and an image is formed on a recording medium such as recording paper. 1501
Reference numeral 1000 denotes an operation panel on which switches for operation, an LED display, and the like are arranged. Reference numeral 1000 denotes a printer control unit that controls the entire LBP main body 1500 and analyzes character information and the like supplied from a host computer. The printer control unit 1000 converts the character information into a video signal of a corresponding character pattern,
Output to 502. The laser driver 1502 is a circuit for driving the semiconductor laser 1503, and turns on / off a laser beam 1504 emitted from the semiconductor laser 1503 according to an input video signal. Laser light 150
Reference numeral 4 denotes a rotary polygon mirror 1505 which is swung right and left to scan and expose an electrostatic drum 1506. As a result, an electrostatic latent image such as a character pattern is formed on the electrostatic drum 1506. This latent image is developed by a developing unit 1507 provided around the electrostatic drum 1506, and then transferred to a recording sheet. A cut sheet is used as the recording paper, and the cut sheet recording paper is stored in a paper cassette 1508 mounted on the LBP 1500, and a paper feed cam 1509 is provided.
Then, the toner is taken into the apparatus by the transport rollers 1510 and 1511 and supplied to the electrostatic drum 1506. The LBP main body 1500 has at least one or more card slots (not shown) so that an optional font card and a control card (emulation card) having a different language can be connected in addition to the built-in fonts.

FIG. 2 is an external view showing the structure of a second output device to which the present invention can be applied, and shows, for example, the case of an ink jet recording device (IJRA) 5021.

In the figure, a carriage HC 5001 which engages with a spiral groove 5005 of a lead screw 5004 which rotates via drive transmission gears 5011 and 5009 in conjunction with forward and reverse rotation of a drive motor 5013 has pins (not shown). Then, it is reciprocated in the directions of arrows a and b. This carriage HC5001 has an ink jet cartridge IJC
5014 is mounted. Reference numeral 5002 denotes a paper pressing plate, which presses the printing paper 5024 against the platen 5000 in the carriage movement direction. 5007,5008
Is a photocoupler, a lever 5 of the carriage HC5001.
In step 006, the current position is confirmed, and functions as a home position detecting unit for switching the rotation direction of the motor 5013. 5016 is a recording head IJH5
Reference numeral 5015 denotes a member for supporting the cap member 5022 that covers the entire surface of the recording head I25, and suction means for sucking the inside of the cap member 5022 performs suction recovery of the recording head IJH 5025 through the opening 5023 in the cap. Reference numeral 5017 denotes a cleaning blade which can be moved in the front-rear direction by a member 5019. Reference numeral 5018 denotes a main body support plate that supports the cleaning blade 5017 and the member 5019. 50
Reference numeral 12 denotes a lever for starting suction for suction recovery, which moves with the movement of the cam 5020 engaging with the carriage HC5001, and the movement of the driving force from the drive motor is controlled by transmission means such as clutch switching.

The capping, cleaning, and suction recovery are configured so that desired operations can be performed by the action of the lead screw 5005 when the carriage HC5001 reaches the left end, which is the home position.

The ink jet recording apparatus (I) shown in FIG.
An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to JRA) will be described in detail.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration of the output device shown in FIG.

In the figure, 1700 is an interface for inputting a recording signal, 1701 is an MPU, 1702 is an MPU 17
Reference numeral 1703 denotes a ROM for storing fixed information for printing a control program executed by the control program 01, and a DRAM 1703 for storing various data (such as the recording signal and recording data supplied to the head). A gate array 1704 controls supply of output data to the print head 1708, and also controls data transfer between the interface 1700, the MPU 1701, and the DRAM 1703. Reference numeral 1710 denotes a carrier motor for conveying the recording head 1708, 1709 denotes a conveying motor for conveying the recording paper, 1705 denotes a head driver for driving the recording head 1708, 1706
Is a motor driver for driving the transport motor 1709,
Reference numeral 1707 denotes a motor driver for driving the carrier motor 1710.

In the above-described recording apparatus, when input information is input from a host computer 100 to be described later via the interface 1700, the input information is output between the gate array 1704 and the MPU 1701 as output information for printing. Is converted to Then, the motor drivers 1706 and 1707 are driven, and the recording head is driven according to the output information sent to the head driver 1705 to execute printing.

The MPU 1701 is connected to the interface 17
The communication processing with the host computer 100 described below is possible via the H.00, and the host computer 100 described below can be notified of memory information and resource data related to the DRAM 1703 and host computer print information in the ROM 1702. . Motor driver 1
When a failure has occurred in 707 or the like, the failure location and the failure content are notified to the host computer 100, and the host computer 100 can receive a notification of control information corresponding to the failure content.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a printer control system according to one embodiment of the present invention. Here, a laser beam printer (FIG. 1) will be described as an example. In addition, if the functions of the present invention are executed, a single device, a system including a plurality of devices, a system in which processing is performed via a network such as a LAN, It goes without saying that the present invention can be applied.

In the figure, reference numeral 100 denotes a host computer;
A CPU 1 that executes document processing in which graphics, images, characters, tables (including spreadsheets, etc.) are mixed based on a document processing program or the like stored in a program ROM of the OM 3 is connected to the system bus 4. CPU for each device
1 controls overall.

The program ROM of the ROM 3
CPU 1 as shown in the flowchart of FIG.
Of the font R in the ROM 3
The OM stores font data and the like used in the above-described document processing, and the data ROM of the ROM 3 stores various data (for example, status data and voice data) used in performing the above-described document processing and the like. 2 is RAM, CP
It functions as the main memory, work area, etc. of U1. Reference numeral 5 denotes a keyboard controller (KBC) which controls input from a keyboard 9 or a pointing device (not shown). Reference numeral 6 denotes a CRT controller (CRTC) which controls display on a CRT display (CRT) 10. Reference numeral 7 denotes a disk controller (DKC) which stores a boot program, various applications, font data, user files, edit files, and the like.
D), an external memory 11 such as a floppy disk (FD)
And control access. Reference numeral 8 denotes a printer controller (PRTC) which is connected to the printer 1500 via a predetermined bidirectional interface (interface) 21 and executes communication control processing with the printer 1500. 2
Reference numeral 2 denotes a sound controller (SNDC) which controls a speaker / microphone (SPEAKE / MIC) 23 to execute a sound input / output control process. Note that the CPU 1 is, for example, R
Executes rasterization of the outline font in the display information RAM set on the AM2, and executes CRT
10 enables WYSIWYG. Also, C
The PU 1 opens various registered windows based on commands specified by a mouse cursor or the like (not shown) on the CRT 10 and executes various data processing.

In the printer 1500, reference numeral 12 denotes a printer CPU, which controls various devices connected to the system bus 15 based on a control program or the like stored in the program ROM of the ROM 13 or a control program or the like stored in the external memory 14. Control access to
An image signal as output information is output to a printing unit (printer engine) 17 connected via a printing unit interface 16. The program ROM of the ROM 13
CPU1 as shown in the flowchart of FIG.
2 and the like. The font ROM of the ROM 13 stores font data and the like used when generating the output information, and the data ROM of the ROM 13
In the case of a printer having no external memory 14 such as a hard disk, information used on a host computer is stored. The CPU 12 has an input unit (HSTC) 18
The communication processing with the host computer 100 can be performed via the host computer 100, and the information and the like in the printer can be notified to the host computer 100. 19 is CPU1
RAM functioning as main memory, work area, etc.
The option RA connected to the expansion port (not shown)
The memory capacity can be expanded by M. The RAM 19 is used for an output information development area, an environment data storage area, an NVRAM, and the like. The access to the external memory 14 such as a hard disk (HD) and an IC card is controlled by a disk controller (DKC) 20. The external memory 14 is connected as an option and stores font data, an emulation program, form data, and the like. An operation unit 26 includes the operation panel 1501 described above, and is provided with switches for operation, an LED display, and the like. 2
Reference numeral 4 denotes a sound controller (SNDC) for controlling a speaker / microphone (SPEAKER / MIC) 25 to execute a sound input / output control process.

The above-mentioned external memory 14 is not limited to one, and at least one external memory is provided. In addition to the built-in fonts, an optional font card and a plurality of external memories storing programs for interpreting printer control languages having different language systems are provided. It may be configured to be connectable. Further, an NVRAM (not shown) may be provided to store printer mode setting information from the operation panel 1501.

In the printer control system thus configured, an operation status is notified in the printer control system. Normally, this notification is used as information to manage operations in the system. When the status notified in the system is to notify the user, the content to be notified can be displayed on the CRT 10 and the operation panel 1501. At this time, voice is used as a notification method to the user.

When the host computer 100 has the SNDC 22 and the SPEAKER / MIC 23 in its configuration, and outputs audio on the host computer 100 side, if the audio data exists in the ROM 3 and the external memory 11, the data is used. Audio output.
If the necessary voice data does not exist, the voice request information can be sent to the printer. On the other hand, SNDC22 and SPEAKER
If the / MIC 23 does not exist and audio output is not possible, or if the printer 1500 also produces sound, the printer 15
Create voice request information including the pronunciation request on the 00 side,
It is sent to the printer 1500 side.

The printer 1500 creates voice transfer information based on the voice data stored in the ROM 13 and the external memory 14 in accordance with the voice request information received via the HSTC 18 and sends it to the host computer 100. At this time, if the printer 1500 can output audio and the printer 1500 outputs audio, the audio data is passed to the SNDC 24 and the SPEAKER / MI
Voice output from C25.

In the host computer 100, PRTC8
Then, the voice transfer information received through the SPEAKER / MIC 23 is processed and passed to the SNDC 22, and the voice is output from the SPEAKER / MIC 23.

Printer 1500 communicates voice control information, which is status information of printer 1500, to host computer 100 as needed.

For example, even if a failure occurs in a part of the SNDC 24 in the printer 1500 and the sound generation becomes difficult, the printer 150 is sent from the SNDC 22 of the host computer 100.
It is possible to generate a sound regarding the abnormality of the SNDC 24 of 0. It is also possible to change the pronunciation destination according to the content to be pronounced, or to change the pronunciation content according to the pronunciation destination, whereby a good man-machine interface according to the environment of the user can be constructed.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining an outline of a printer control system as one embodiment of the present invention. In the printer control system described with reference to FIG. 4, the following operation status is notified.

In FIG. 5, when the toner runs out in the printer 1500, the printer control program 510 writes the information of the toner run out to the status command 506 and passes it to the host computer control system described with reference to FIG. .

Buffer (BUF) 50 via PRTC8
2 receives the status command 506 (the printer ID is also added to this data) stored in the host computer 100 (at this point, the host computer 100 operates the SNDC 22 and the SPEA
The host computer control program 509 recognizes that the host computer control program 509 includes the KER / MIC 23 and can output sound. ) Goes to the ROM / external memory / RAM 503 to search for audio data corresponding to the toner exhaustion.
If there is no voice data, a voice request command 505
A code corresponding to running out of toner is written into the PTRC 8 by adding information such as its own host computer ID, a printer ID for requesting a response, and whether the printer also sounds (in this example, only the host computer 100 sounds). Through to the printer control system.

The printer control program 5 in the printer 1500 which receives the voice request command 505 (out of toner) stored in the BUF 519 via the HSTC 18
Reference numeral 10 denotes the voice control information 51 stored in the ROM / external memory / RAM 513 according to the voice request information 512.
1 is searched for an item corresponding to running out of toner, and based on the information, voice data corresponding to running out of toner is written into a voice transfer command 507, and its own printer ID and the host computer ID for which a response is required, and the host computer side However, it is created by adding information such as whether to pronounce (in this example, only the host computer), and the HSTC
18 to the host computer control system.

The host computer control program 509, having received the voice transfer command 507 (out of toner) stored in the BUF 508 via the PRTC 8, performs processing in accordance with the voice transfer information, passes the processing result to the SNDC 22, and the SPEAKE / MIC 23 The audio output of "cut" is performed. In this example, for simplicity of explanation, only the case where "toner out" is pronounced is illustrated. For example, if one printer is shared by a plurality of host computers over a network and the printer runs out of toner, Voice control information indicating that the toner has run out may be sent to all the host computers. On the other hand, voice control information indicating that the printer cannot be used temporarily may be sent. Therefore, the IDs of the printer and the host computer are useful as control information.

The processing of the printer control program 510 and the host computer control program 509 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an excerpt (transmission of a status command) of the processing of the printer control program 510 as one embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, when an abnormality occurs in the printer 1500 (step 651), the content of the abnormality is determined (step 652). If the abnormality is out of toner (step 653), the status of the out of toner is stored in the host. The status command 506 is sent to the computer 100 (step 654).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an excerpt (transmission of a voice transfer command) of the process of the printer control program 510 as one embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, when there is input data from the host computer 100 (step 601), a buffer for storing the data is created (step 602). Data is stored in the buffer (step 603), and the data stored in the buffer is read (step 604). Step 60 if the data has been processed to the end of the buffer
Return to 0 (step 605). The content of the data command is determined (step 606). If the content is a voice request command (step 607), it is checked whether or not each parameter has an appropriate value. (Step 608). If the parameter is appropriate, the voice data corresponding to the parameter is analyzed from the storage area (step 609). If there is audio data corresponding to the position (step 610), the data is used (step 611), and if not (step 610), the default audio (which is fixed or set by the user) ) (Step 61)
2). The printer 1500 determines whether it is necessary to generate a sound (step 613).
The sound is given to the DC 24 so as to sound (step 61)
4). If there is no need to pronounce, voice transfer command 50
7, the ID of the own printer and the ID of the host computer which has made the request are added to the audio data and transmitted (step 615).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing of the host computer control program 509 as one embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, when there is input data from the printer 1500 (step 701), a buffer for storing the data is created (step 702). Data is stored in the buffer (step 703), and the data stored in the buffer is read (step 704). If the data has been processed until the end of the buffer, the process returns to step 700 (step 705). The contents of the data command are determined (step 706).

When the content of the input data from the printer 1500 is the status command 506 (step 7)
07), check whether each parameter is an appropriate value,
If it is not appropriate, the processing for the command is not performed (step 708). The host computer 100 determines whether sound generation is necessary. If not, processing for the command is not performed (step 709). The voice data corresponding to the parameter is analyzed from within the storage area (step 711).
When there is audio data corresponding to the position (step 71)
1) uses the data (step 713), and
Give a voice to C22 to pronounce (step 714),
When there is no corresponding audio data (step 610)
Sends the voice request command 505 to the data, adding the ID of the host computer and the ID of the printer requesting sound production (step 712).

On the other hand, if the content of the input data from the printer 1500 is the voice transfer command 507 (step 720), it is checked whether each parameter is an appropriate value. If not, the command is not processed (step 720). Step 721). The host computer 100 determines whether or not sound generation is necessary. If not, processing for the command is not performed (step 722). The voice data corresponding to the parameter is analyzed from the storage area (step 72).
3). This analysis is to check whether or not the same data as the voice control data transferred in the processing performed later exists in the storage area, and to make a candidate for use data when the transferred voice data has an error. is there. It is determined whether the audio data is appropriate (step 724). If not, the audio data selected as a candidate in step 723 or a default audio (either fixed or set by the user) Use If it is appropriate, the sound data is stored in the storage area (step 72).
5) Use the transferred voice data (step 72)
6). Then, a sound is given to the SNDC 22 so as to generate a sound (step 728).

The present invention may be applied to a system composed of a plurality of devices or an apparatus composed of one device. Needless to say, the present invention can be applied to a case where the present invention is achieved by supplying a program to a system or an apparatus. <Effects of Embodiment> 1. By adding the host computer ID and the printer ID to the voice request command and the voice transfer command, when there are a plurality of output devices, it is possible to determine which device outputs the voice.

(2) Since the status information indicating the individual status of the printer 1500 is stored in the ROM / external memory / RAM of the printer 1500 and the host computer 100 as colloquial speech data, Means the sound itself.

(3) The sound controller (SNDC) 22 and the SPEAK
ER / MIC23, ROM / external memory / RAM
503, status information indicating the individual status of the printer is stored as spoken voice data, and the host computer ID and the printer ID are stored in the voice request command 50.
5. By adding to the voice transfer command 507, the host computer 100
Since the sound can be grasped by the voice from the user, the number of items that can be taken without having to go near the output device to check the content of the voice increases.

4 In ROM / external memory / RAM,
By storing status information indicating the individual status of the printer, adding the host computer ID and printer ID to the voice request command and voice transfer command, and unifying the format of these commands, when constructing a man-machine interface by voice, This eliminates the need for the user to assume and set all possible events.

(5) Status information indicating the individual status of the printer is stored in the ROM / external memory / RAM of the printer or the host computer, and the host computer ID and the printer ID are added to the voice request command and the voice transfer command. By combining the above, if only a voice request command, a voice transfer command, and a status command can be transmitted and received, the state can be grasped by voice even when the device does not have a sound controller (SNDC) and a SPEAKER / MIC.

6 In ROM / external memory / RAM,
Stores status information indicating the individual status of the printer, adds the host computer ID and printer ID to the voice request command and voice transfer command, unifies the format of those commands, and sends the status to be notified by the status command. Can output abundant expressions of audio that are not limited to the events that occur in other devices.

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As described above, according to the present invention, the voice
Output device that does not have an interface to output
Even if there are multiple
Of the output device and the content of the fault
If you do not go near the output device where the
Man-machine interface by voice
Easy and accurate audio by simply setting the initial settings
Can be determined by

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[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of a first output device to which the present invention can be applied.

FIG. 2 is an external view showing a configuration of a second output device to which the present invention can be applied.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration of a second output device illustrated in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a printer control system as one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an outline of a printer control system as one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an excerpt of processing of a printer control program as one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an excerpt of processing of a printer control program as one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing processing of a host computer control program as one embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Host Computer CPU 2 RAM 3 ROM 4 System Bus 5 Keyboard Controller (KBC) 6 CRT Controller (CRTC) 7 Disk Controller (DKC) 8 Printer Controller (PRTC) 9 Keyboard 10 CRT 11 External Memory 12 Printer CPU 13 ROM 14 External Memory 15 System Bus 16 Printing Unit Interface 17 Printing Unit (Printer Engine) 18 Communication Control Unit with Host Computer (HSTC) 19 RAM 20 Disk Controller (DKC) 21 Bidirectional Interface (Interface) 22 Sound Controller (SNDC) 23 SPEAKE / MIC 24 Sound controller (SNDC) 25 Speaker / microphone (SPEAKER / MIC) 26 Operation panel 3 1 Host Computer Control Unit 32 Printer Control Unit 100 Host Computer 502 Buffer (BUF) 503 ROM / External Memory / RAM 505 Voice Request Command Communication Format 506 Status Command Communication Format 507 Transfer Command Communication Format 509 Host Computer Control Program 510 Printer Control Program 511 Voice control information 512 Voice request information 513 ROM / external memory / RAM 514 Voice control information 519 Buffer (BUF) 1000 Printer control unit 1500 Printer (LBP body) 1501 Operation panel 1502 Laser driver 1503 Semiconductor laser 1504 Laser beam 1505 Rotating polygon mirror 1506 Electrostatic drum 1507 Developing unit 1508 Paper cassette 1509 Paper cam 1510 Transport roller 1511 Transport roller 1700 Interface 1701 MPU 1702 ROM 1703 DRAM 1704 Gate array (GA) 1705 Head driver 1706 Motor driver 1707 Motor driver 1708 Recording head 1709 Transport motor 1710 Carrier motor 5000 Platen 5001 Carriage HC 5002 Yes 5003 HC transfer guide 5004 Spiral groove 5005 Lead screw 5006 Carriage lever 5007 Photocoupler 5008 Photocoupler 5009 Head moving gear 5010 Drive transmission gear 5011 Drive transmission gear 5012 Lever for starting suction for suction recovery 5013 Drive motor 5014 Inkjet Cartridge (IJC) 5015 key Tsu suction means 5016 recording head 5017 cleaning blade 5018 main body support plate 5019 member 5020 cam 5021 ink jet recording apparatus that sucks the flop (IJRA) 5022 cap member support members 5023 in the cap opening 5024 printing paper 5025 inkjet head (IJH)

Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification code FI G10L 15/00 G10L 3/00 N 19/00 551E

Claims (15)

(57) [Claims] An image is formed on a recording medium based on print information.
An output device that stores a plurality of pre-encoded audio data, and notifies an external device of an operation status of the output device.
Notification means, and a command for requesting audio data corresponding to the operation status.
The command receiving means for receiving from said external device, a buffer for storing said command, when receiving the command, and analyzing means for analyzing the commands in the buffer, according to the analysis result by the analyzing means, wherein Command
Extracting means for extracting corresponding necessary audio data from the storage means; and outputting the audio data extracted by the extracting means to the external device.
An output device comprising a transfer means for transferring data to an output device. 2. A command for requesting audio data,
A sound corresponding to the command in a storage area of the external device.
When there is no voice data, the
The output device according to claim 1, wherein: 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the extracting unit is configured to correspond to the command.
Is not stored in the storage means
Using the default audio
Item 2. The output device according to Item 1 . 4. The operation status is when the toner runs out.
The information according to claim 1, wherein the information is
Power device . 5. A pre-encoded storage unit that stores a plurality of audio data, a code indicating the state of the external device or an output device, a receiving means for receiving from the external device or an output device, said code storage a buffer for, analyzing means for analyzing the code in the buffer, the audio data necessary according to the analysis result by the analyzing means, an extraction means for extracting from the storage means, when there is no audio data corresponding to the code is by sending the transfer of the audio data, and generating means for generating a command for requesting the external device or the output device, the commands created by the creation means, to the external device or the output device, the Ko
A control device, comprising: a request unit for requesting audio data corresponding to a mode. 6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said external device or said output device transmits
6. The control device according to claim 5 , further comprising a receiving unit that receives the output audio data. 7. A code indicating the state of the external device or an output device, a receiving means for receiving from the external device or an output device, a buffer for storing said code analyzing means for analyzing the code in the buffer according to the contents of the code are analyzed by the analyzing means, where the creating means for creating a command instructing whether to output as voice, the commands created by the creation means, transmits to the external device or the output device A control device comprising transmission means. 8. An image is formed on a recording medium based on print information.
A sound output method using an output device that performs the operation , wherein an operation status of the output device is notified to an external device.
A step for requesting audio data corresponding to the operation status.
When a command is received from the external device, the output device
In location analyzes with and accumulates the command, according to the analysis result, a step of extracting the audio data corresponding to the command from among a plurality of audio data encoded previously stored, to the output device The audio data extracted by
A step of transferring to a device. 9. A command for requesting audio data,
A sound corresponding to the command in a storage area of the external device.
When there is no voice data, the
9. The audio output method according to claim 8, wherein: 10. The method according to claim 10, wherein in the extracting step, the output device
When there is no audio data corresponding to the command in the storage area
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An audio output method according to claim 8 . 11. The operation status is defined as running out of toner.
9. The information according to claim 8, wherein
Audio output method . 12. A code indicating the state of the external device or an output device, received from the external device or the output device, and storing said code, analyzing the code, according to the analysis result, it is stored in advance extract audio data necessary from a plurality of audio data encoded, if no voice data corresponding to the code, the transfer of the audio data, a command for requesting the external device or the output device create a command created by transmitting to the external device or the output device, a method an audio output, characterized by requesting the audio data corresponding to the code. Wherein said external device or the output device, the method audio output claim 12, wherein the receiving the voice data corresponding to the code. 14. A code indicating the state of the external device or an output device, received from the external device or the output device, and storing said code, analyzing the code, according to the contents of the code analysis, where the voice how an audio output, characterized in that to create a command instructing whether to output the command created, transmitted to the external device or the output device as. 15. An image forming method on a recording medium based on print information.
Control system consisting of an output device to be
A beam, the operation status of the output device, notifies the external device
Notification means for requesting audio data corresponding to the operation status.
Command has been sent from the external device to the output device.
In that case, the output device stores the command.
And analyze it, and store it in advance according to the analysis result.
Out of a plurality of encoded audio data
Extracting means for extracting audio data corresponding to the command, and outputting the audio data extracted by the output device to the external device.
Characterized by comprising a transfer means for transferring data to a device
system.