JPH0442871B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a recording device, and more particularly to a recording device capable of recording data signals in a memory unit (referred to as a memory bag).

[Prior Art] In recent years, with the increase in the density of memories, it has become possible to store data signals such as image information in simple memory units.

However, when writing various data signals to these memory units, it is necessary for the user to create these data. Furthermore, even if the user does not create the memory unit, it is necessary to purchase a memory unit in which data is written in advance.

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, of the above two methods, the first method requires the user to use data signals that cannot be easily created by the user, such as programs with complex detailed image data. It's difficult. Even if it were possible, it would be very time consuming. The latter method allows the user to easily use even the aforementioned data that cannot be created, but since the data must be purchased with each memory unit, the user generally has to pay a large amount of money. You need to pay the price.

An object of the present invention is to provide a recording device that can solve this problem.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the first invention of the present application includes a generating means for generating a plurality of data, and a receiving section for exchangeably receiving a memory unit capable of recording the data signals. , a determining means for determining whether a required coin has been loaded, and a recording means for recording the data signal in a memory unit accepted by the receiving section on the condition that the required coin is loaded by the determining means. .

A second invention of the present application also provides a generating means for generating a plurality of data signals, a setting means for specifying a desired data signal among the data signals that can be generated by the generating means, and a recording means for the data signal. a receiving section for exchangeably receiving a memory unit; a recording means for recording a data signal in the memory unit received by the receiving section; a determining means for determining whether a desired coin is loaded; control means for causing the recording means to record the data signal specified by the setting means in the memory unit on the condition that it is determined that a coin is loaded.

[Example] An example of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 1, KC is a loading port for loading a memory pack CM in which image information is stored, and a switch SC for detecting that a memory pack MK is loaded is housed therein. KO is the coin CO loading slot, and the detection unit DT detects that the required amount has been inserted and notifies the control unit CC. The KB has a keyboard with numeric display sections D1 to D4 for confirming the amount of money to be deposited and instructing the print size, number of prints, and others. TV1 to TV4 display the contents of the memory pack commercial in color on their monitors, check the images that need to be printed, and obtain a color hard copy on the printer PRT in response to a print instruction from the keyboard KB. TV
5 is a normal color TV that can be viewed while waiting for the printer to print, TV 6 is a CRT display that displays the actual print size, equivalent, etc., SP is an audio output means, and memory bags M1 to M3 are for purchasing new ones when needed. Memory bags for sale,
Memory HM is a memory for editing, organizing, and storing the contents of memory CM for permanent preservation.

When the memory pack CM in which image information has been stored is loaded into the loading port KC, the switch SC closes and sets the flag F2. You can also pack memory if necessary.
When HM is loaded into loading port KH, switch SH closes and flag F3 is set.

When a coin CO is inserted from the coin insertion slot KO, the detection unit DT detects that the required amount has been inserted and sets the flag F1.

For example, if two 500 yen coins are inserted, this will be displayed on display section D1, and the print size and number of coins corresponding to the inserted amount will be displayed on display sections D2 to D4. This is display TV 6 in advance.
Alternatively, the user may be prompted to input the required amount.

For this control, a table corresponding to charges, sizes, and numbers in the control unit CC is used. Also, using this table, specify the print size, number of sheets, texture, gloss, etc. from the keyboard KB, and use the □\ key operation to calculate the total amount using the calculation unit OP.
The amount may be displayed on the display section D1.

In addition, it is not limited to coins, but may also be banknotes, credit cards, etc., and these are collectively referred to as coins.

With a card, you don't need cash, you can print your own balance, and you can even take out a loan.

As shown in the flowchart shown in Figure 2, the memory
After the control unit CC confirms that the CM is loaded and the coin is inserted, the image memory MM and buffer memories B1 to B
4 Clear other matters and prepare. then memory
The contents of CM are transferred to memory MM. When the display command key □D is operated, each image information at address 4 of memory MM is stored in buffers B1 to B4, respectively.
The contents of each buffer are displayed in color on TV1 to TV4. If you have image information that requires printing,
Operate any of the numeric keys 1, 2, 3, and 4 and the print instruction key □P. As a result, any of the AND gates A1 to A4 opens according to instructions from the control unit CC.
It is applied to AND gate A6 via OR gate 01. Here, flags F1 and F2 are set, and AND gate A5 is opened according to an instruction from control section CC, so AND gate A6 outputs the contents of the buffer. Keyboard KB here
The operation differs depending on the instruction contents. In other words, if you only have a printer, set the slide switch SS to P.
If you only want to copy to the storage back HM, set it to C, if you need both, set it to C&P, and if you only want to print now, set it to ANDGATE A7.
will open, and one of the buffers B1 to B4 will be the printer.
Printed with RPT. Also, 3 of B1 to B4
When you need to print a sheet, operate as □1□, □2□, □4, and the control unit CC will control AND gates A1, A2, and A4 so that the output is in the order of B1 → B2 → B4. .

When you need both print and storage copy, open AND gates A8 and A9 and use buffers B1 to B4.
Transfer the contents of to memory back HM. If you only need to copy, do not open AND gate A7.

When printing is performed, the fee is calculated according to the size and number of prints, and the results are sequentially displayed on the display section D1. Also, during printing, the lamps L1 to L4 are turned on to notify which screen is being printed.

Next, the calculated fee amount is compared with the amount inserted from the coin slot, and if the amount is insufficient, a request for additional fee is notified from the speaker SP, display, etc.
If there is an additional charge, the above operation is repeated; if not, the printer and other operations are stopped.

When the final address in memory MM or CM where the image is stored is reached, change is given out according to the result of the charge calculation up to that point and the process ends.

In addition, in the case of only copying, all the coins inserted are returned and the process ends.

Also, if you want to mix text information with image information, you can input the text information from the Kanaky group and output it from the character generator CG. When formatting memory
All you need to do is use FM output.

Further, this may be used when storing the data in the storage memory HM.

Furthermore, instead of this storage memory HM,
It is clear that the image information for storage may be re-stored in the CM, or the same information may be stored in the HM and CM at the same time.

Next, correspondence between the invention and the embodiments will be explained.

In the embodiment described above, the generating means for generating a plurality of data signals is provided in the first illustrated image memory MM.
And so.

Further, the setting means for specifying a desired data signal among the data signals that can be generated by the generating means is a numeric keypad of the keyboard KB shown in FIG.

In addition, the receiving portion which replaceably receives the memory unit capable of recording the data signal is designated as the loading port KH shown in the first figure.

Further, a recording means for recording data signals in the memory unit received by the receiving section is provided as a first recording means.
The illustrated gates are A8 and A9.

In addition, the detection unit DT shown in the first diagram serves as a determination means for determining whether a required coin is loaded.

The control means shown in FIG. 2 causes the recording means to record the data signal specified by the setting means in the memory unit on the condition that the determination means determines that a required coin is loaded. The controller CC in Fig. 1 is used to execute the flowchart.

[Effect of the invention] As explained above, according to the first and second inventions of the present application, users can easily and inexpensively use data that cannot be easily created without paying a large price. It becomes possible to do so.

In particular, according to the second invention of the present application, the user can record desired data signals in the memory unit, so the storage area of the memory unit can be used effectively, and the usability is further improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an example of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an example of a flowchart thereof. CM, HM...Memory pack, CO...Coin, KB
...keyboard, CC...control unit, TV1 to TV6, D
1 to D4...display section, PRT...printer.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A generating means for generating a plurality of data; a receiving section for exchangeably receiving a memory unit capable of recording and reproducing the data signals; a determining means for determining whether a required coin is loaded; a recording device for recording the data signal in a memory unit received by the receiving section on the condition that a required coin is loaded by the recording device. 2. Generating means for generating a plurality of data signals; Setting means for specifying a desired data signal among the data signals that can be generated by the generating means; Interchangeably receiving a memory unit in which the data signals can be recorded and reproduced. a receiving section, a recording means for recording a data signal in a memory unit received by the receiving section, a determining means for determining whether a required coin is loaded, and the determining means determines whether the required coin is loaded. and control means for causing the recording means to record the data signal designated by the setting means in the memory unit under the condition that the data signal is specified by the setting means.