Image processing system, image processing apparatus, control method of image processing apparatus, and program
US-2015334261-A1 · Nov 19, 2015 · US
Image forming apparatus, power management apparatus and method of controlling the same
US8947692B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8947692-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213712392-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | Dec 14, 2011 |
| Publication date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
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A power management apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a communication unit configured to receive information on a price of power and communicate with image forming apparatuses, and a control unit configured to control image forming apparatuses to operate at a normal mode and/or a power saving mode by comparing the information received on the price of power with information on a standard price of power. A user may conduct a printing at a desired time to minimize inconvenience. A mode of the power management apparatus is determined according to the price of power such that a plurality of image forming apparatuses are operated at a normal mode when the price of power is low, and at least one image forming apparatuses is operated at a normal mode when the price of power is high, thereby reducing cost and enhancing the efficiency in managing the power.
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What is claimed is: 1. A power management apparatus, comprising: a communication unit configured to receive information on a price of power and communicate with a plurality of image forming apparatuses; and a control unit configured to control at least one image forming apparatus among the plurality of image forming apparatuses at a normal mode and control the remaining image forming apparatuses at a power saving mode by comparing the information received on the price of power w…
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Electricity · mapped topic
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Electricity · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8947692B2 cover?
- A power management apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a communication unit configured to receive information on a price of power and communicate with image forming apparatuses, and a control unit configured to control image forming apparatuses to operate at a normal mode and/or a power saving mode by comparing the information received on the price of power with information on a stand…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H04N1/00896. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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