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Image processing apparatus and method for processing image

US9211723B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2013
Grant dateDec 15, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2202/37
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An image processing apparatus includes a reading unit configured to read a mark formed on a sheet an erasing unit configured to erase an image formed on the sheet, and a control unit configured to determine the number of times an image on the sheet have been erased based on the mark, and cause a first sheet to be separated from a second sheet if an image on the first sheet has been erased a predetermined number of times and an image on the second sheet has been erased less than the predetermined number of times.

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