Multifunctional apparatus and data processing method
US6438574B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0086
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a multifunctional apparatus used by a plurality of users, image data entered in a variety of formats from various information sources such as a scanner, computer, facsimile machine and electronic mail is stored on a memory medium such as a hard disk in correspondence with user IDs. By operating the multifunctional apparatus storing this image data to enter a user ID, a list of image data stored in correspondence with the user ID is displayed together with information relating to the image data. Desired image data is selected from the list and is subjected to processing such as printing or deletion. Image data for which a password has been set can be processed by entering the correct password. By virtue of the processing described, handling of the entered image data is facilitated and protection of confidentiality is made possible.
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