Patent ID: 8102550
Filing Date: 2012-01-24
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image-forming apparatus, which has a plurality of detection means for outputting detection data comprising detection results of the operating statuses of a plurality of component members constituting the image-forming apparatus, and detection results of various types of detection sensors inside and outside of the image-forming apparatus, comprising: one data line for supplying the detection data from the plurality of detection means to image-forming control means; one identification signal line for supplying an identification signal, which specifies one detection means from among the plurality of detection means, from the image-forming control means; one time-interval signal line for supplying a time-interval signal, which specifies a validation time-interval for the identification signal, and a validation time-interval for the detection data; and detection identification control means, which identifies a pertinent detection means based on the identification signal and the time-interval signal, validates only detection data of the identified pertinent detection means, and supplies the detection data to the image-forming control means via the data line.