Image forming apparatus, method of controlling the same, and storage medium
The image forming device addresses the challenge of user awareness by measuring and displaying environmental scores and rankings, enhancing user engagement with environmental issues through real-time feedback.
JP2026011778APending Publication Date: 2026-01-23CANON KK
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024112652
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
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Abstract
The present invention provides, for example, a novel mechanism for improving the awareness of a user who uses an image forming apparatus about environmental problems.SOLUTION: An image forming apparatus includes an acquisition means for acquiring a value affecting an environment generated by providing a function by the image forming apparatus for each user, a rank generation means for generating a rank by comparing the value for each user, and an output means for outputting image information including at least one of the value and the rank of the user using the function.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
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