Image forming apparatus provided with self-diagnosis and self-re

Details Image forming apparatus provided with self-diagnosis and self-re Image forming apparatus provided with self-diagnosis and self-re

1992-02-11

1995-09-19

Nguyen, Hoa T.

395181, G06F 1518

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054524385

ABSTRACT:
The amount of degradation, converted into a fuzzy qualitative value, is found on the basis of state data sensed by sensors 1a, 1b and 1c and degradation data. The value of a parameter changed by the amount of degradation is represented by a fuzzy qualitative value. In addition, the state data is converted into a fuzzy qualitative value, and it is judged by the value whether or not a fault exists. As a result, if a fault exists, fault diagnosis is made utilizing, as an initial value the value, of the parameter changed by the amount of degradation, and the causes of the fault are specified by comparing the result of the diagnosis with the state data converted into the fuzzy qualitative value. The causes of the fault specified are repaired by operating corresponding actuators 6a, 6b and 6c. Since the causes of the fault are specified while handling the fuzzy qualitative value, the causes of the fault can be specified more precisely. Accordingly, it is possible to achieve an image forming apparatus in which autonomy is high and repair labor is reduced.

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