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Operation unit control device for image processing apparatus with multiple functions

US5371574A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 1993
Grant dateDec 6, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/32496
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an image processing apparatus worth multiple functions, there is provided a method of controlling the function of a peripheral equipment, such as for image filing, facsimile an image printing function, by the control unit of the image processing apparatus. The control program and display data, relating to the image processing function of such peripheral equipment are transferred to, and stored in the composite image processing apparatus, and in response to the selection of such image processing function, the control of the operation unit of the apparatus is switched to a control mode based on the transferred program and display data.

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