Apparatus that uses ultrasonic sensor for plurality of purposes

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PATENT NO 11709457
APP PUB NO 20210364985A1
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17317355

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An image forming apparatus comprises an ultrasonic sensor and a processor is configured to control the image forming apparatus based on an output signal of the ultrasonic sensor. The processor estimates a barometric pressure based on the output signal of the ultrasonic sensor and determines an image forming condition based on the estimated barometric pressure. The ultrasonic sensor is utilized for controlling the image forming apparatus and for estimating the barometric pressure.

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CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAOHTA-KU TOKYO 146-8501

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Ichino, Toshiyuki Shizuoka, JP 3 15
Kumada, Hiromitsu Shizuoka, JP 26 215
Monde, Masafumi Kanagawa, JP 48 158
Nishimura, Naoki Shizuoka, JP 154 1987

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