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Communication system, image formation apparatus, controller, computer readable medium and data signal

US8228534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2007
Grant dateJul 24, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/5004
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image formation apparatus includes a reception section, a function section, an image formation section and a power output device. The reception section is configured to be connected to a communication line over which image information and power are transmitted. The reception section receives the image information and the power transmitted over the communication line. The function section receives supply of the power received by the reception section, to function. The image formation section forms an image on a medium based on the image information received by the reception section or the function section. The power output device receives power supply from a commercial power supply. The power output device outputs power of a predetermined voltage to the image formation section.

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