Patent №
US 4,682,158
Granted
1987-07-21
Filed 1985
Owner
RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
Lab
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AI components
1
planning
Assignment
Recorded
Dataset
AIPD
2023_r1 edition
Application
06724162
A machine has a control panel with a plurality of keys controlling various functions. A display exhibits prompts as to the proper operation of the machine. An operator can learn the functions of the keys by manipulating them and observing the resulting prompts. The display additionally exhibits maintenance and (in a diagnostic mode) diagnostic prompts. Sensors respond to various maintenance or diagnostic conditions. Signals from the sensors cause a storage means to supply corresponding prompts to the display to prompt the needed maintenance or diagnostic procedure. When the appropriate procedure has been performed, additional prompts for subsequent procedures will be displayed if appropriate.
AI classification
Ownership
RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
assignment · 46890948
Assignors
ITO, MASAJI, MIDORIKAWA, AKIRA, SHINADA, MASAYUKI, HIRONO, TATSUO, YOSHINO, HIROBUMI, SHIBUSAWA, MITSUO
On an employer assignment, the assignors are typically the inventors.