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Data processing apparatus and data processing method of data processing apparatus

US8458423B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2011
Grant dateJun 4, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2107
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

When one of a plurality of storage units is not available, execution of operation modes can be switched according to an option status. A data processing apparatus that can respectively store data to a first storage unit and a second storage unit, includes a control unit configured to execute a first operation mode for limiting data processing using the second storage unit and enabling data processing using the first storage unit in a case where the second storage unit is not available and an option for storing encrypted data in the second storage unit is not used, and execute a second operation mode for limiting the data processing using the first storage unit and the data processing using the second storage unit, in a case where the second storage unit is not available and the option is used.

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