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Image processing apparatus, method for controlling the same, and storage medium

US8730007B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2009
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/608
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling an image processing apparatus configured to output image data includes accepting, from a user, selection about whether to permit inputting biometric information, and performing control such that outputting the image data is permitted in a case where the selection for permitting inputting the biometric information is made, and the outputting the image data is prohibited in a case where the selection for permitting inputting the biometric information is not made.

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