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Electronic device and image processing apparatus

US8225117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2010
Grant dateJul 17, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/0094
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device capable of decreasing power consumption is provided. A multiple function apparatus including a power line communication function has a plurality of units such as a PLC board, a main control board, a printer control board, a printer, and a FAX control board. The multiple function apparatus also includes a device power supply unit for supplying power to the units independently. A power supply control unit of the PLC board outputs a power supply control signal in response to a state change of the multiple function apparatus and controls power supply to each unit.

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