Data processing apparatus, power control method, computer-readable storage medium and computer program
US7742179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image data processing apparatus shifting to a power saving mode depending on whether a particular process is in progress on an image processing apparatus. A controller examines processes of host computers through a network, and controls a state of supplying power to blocks functioning for an image forming process, the blocks including a rasterizer, a memory, a printer engine, and a compressor/expander.
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