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Image forming apparatus for embedding error detection information within a scanned image

US10397433B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2016
Grant dateAug 27, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/04743
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit, an image reading unit, an image inspecting unit and a history generating unit. The image forming unit forms an image on a sheet. The image reading unit reads a sheet face on which the image is formed, thereby generating a scan image. The image inspecting unit compares the generated scan image with a normal image to detect an error in the scan image. When the image inspecting unit detects the error, the history generating unit generates detection information on the detected error and embeds the generated detection information in the scan image, thereby generating a history image.

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