Paper conveying apparatus, jam detection method, and computer-readable, non-transitory medium

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PATENT NO 8827266
APP PUB NO 20140054840A1
SERIAL NO

13962749

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There are provided a paper conveying apparatus, a jam detection method and a computer-readable, non-transitory medium that can suppress erroneous detection of the occurrence of a jam by a sound due to the sound generated along with conveyance of the paper. The paper conveying apparatus includes a first sound signal generator for generating a first sound signal, at least a part of the first sound signal generator is provided near a separator, a second sound signal generator for generating a second sound signal, at least a part of the second sound signal generator is provided at least at one end of a conveyance path of the paper, and a sound jam detector for determining whether a jam has occurred based on the second sound signal according to a detection method, wherein the sound jam detector changes the detection method based on the first sound signal.

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PFU LIMITED98-2 NU UNOKE KAHOKU-SHI ISHIKAWA 9291192

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Hongo, Masanobu Kahoku, JP 34 385
Umi, Takayuki Kahoku, JP 34 246

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