Image forming apparatus

US8086681B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Oki Data Corporation · JP

Inventor

• Kengo Ochi · Samukawa, JP

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 30, 2008
• Grant date: Dec 27, 2011
• Expiry date: Apr 11, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q10/107
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

An image forming apparatus transmitting and receiving electronic mail within a network includes an identification information storage unit, a loop mail judgment unit, and a loop mail process control unit. The identification information storage unit stores identification information. The loop mail judgment unit judges whether or not the electronic mail is loop mail based on the identification information stored in the identification information storage unit. The loop mail process control unit executes a process arranged beforehand with respect to the electronic mail received based on judgment of the loop mail judgment unit.