Image processing device disabling specific operation to cause communication interface to communicate with server
US11825054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0094
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image processing device includes a communication interface, an operation interface, and a controller. The communication interface is configured to communicate with a server. In a case that an agreement is not established for subscription service using the server, the controller performs an operation disabling process to disable a specific operation using the operation interface. The specific operation is to cause the communication interface to communicate with the server. In a case that the agreement is established, the controller performs an operation enabling process to enable the specific operation using the operation interface.
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