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Image forming apparatus and information processing apparatus

US8724156B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2012
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K15/406
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit that forms an image and a controller that controls the image forming unit, wherein the controller includes a first execution unit that executes a first program, a first main memory that includes a first non-volatile memory, is connected to the first execution unit, and stores a first start program, a first transmission and reception controller that is connected to the first bus, controls the transmission and reception of data, and includes a volatile memory, a second execution unit that is connected to the first execution unit and executes a second program, a second main memory that includes a second non-volatile memory, is connected to the second execution unit, and stores a second start program, and a second transmission and reception controller that is connected to the second bus, controls the transmission and reception of data, and includes a third non-volatile memory.

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