Electrophotography – Machine operation – Operator interface
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-04
2005-10-04
Beatty, Robert (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Machine operation
Operator interface
Reexamination Certificate
active
06952542
ABSTRACT:
A readable operation unit for an image forming apparatus displays items representative of various functions relating to image formation while classifying and dividing them on the operation unit. The operation unit includes a touch-screen panel which is substantially centered on the operation unit and various keys in a specific arrangement on the sides of the touch-screen panel so that the operator can easily understand the contents of operations in relation to the other functions.
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Beatty Robert
Oblon & Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt P.C.
Ricoh & Company, Ltd.
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