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Image processing apparatus and image forming apparatus

US7665142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2005
Grant dateFeb 16, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/0088
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image processing apparatus and an image forming apparatus can easily handle various kinds of documents including a special document and a normal document without problems of counterfeit by copy. The image processing apparatus and the image forming apparatus have a circuit for processing image data. A signal generating circuit generates a signal to prevent an image formation of a specified document. The signal generating circuit is detachably attached to the circuit for processing image data.

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