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Image forming apparatus and method using multi-processor

US8384948B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2006
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/46
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image forming apparatus including a multi-processor and an image forming method thereof. The apparatus includes a data processing unit to divide input print data into a plurality of divided print data according to a predetermined criterion and to simultaneously process the plurality of divided print data using a multi-processor, and an image forming unit to form an image corresponding to the processed print data.

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