Operating device, control panel, and image forming apparatus including same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8869067
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12686002

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An operating device included in an control panel for an image forming apparatus, the operating device that includes multiple input keys to operate independently from each other, disposed on the control panel, surrounding a center portion; and at least one indicator comprising at least one of letters and marks representing a function of one at least of the multiple input keys, located in the center portion adjacent to the one of the multiple input keys.

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  • RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Amemiya, Kanae Tokyo, JP 34 426

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