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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 02, 2021
Filed:
Oct. 08, 2019
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Sakai, JP;
Sohichi Yoshimura, Sakai, JP;
SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Sakai, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a main CPU. During an unused period in which the image forming apparatus is not used, the main CPUdetects, based on the output of a first operation detection sensor, the presence of a first operation, which is an operation that causes a concern that consumable items or the like may be stolen. When the main CPUdetects the first operation, theft alert audio which indicates that there is a concern that consumable items or the like may be stolen is output from a speaker. Also, the main CPUtransmits an email to a pre-registered destination which includes a theft alert message, which indicates that there is a concern that consumable items or the like may be stolen.