Image Processing Device

a technology of image processing and image, which is applied in the direction of digital transmission, securing communication, electrical equipment, etc., can solve the problems of above-described problems not only with the mfp but also with the image processing device, and achieve the effect of economic production of the image processing devi

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-04-12
MURATA MASCH LTD
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[0011] Another advantage of the present invention is to provide an image processing device which visually urges a user to cancel an authenticated state by configuring the image processing device to display an indication to cancel the authenticated state and to accept cancellation of the authenticated state when a reset key is operated.
[0012] Another advantage of the present invention is to provide an image processing device which utilizes an existing reset key as an operation key for canceling an authenticated state and initializing various settings by configuring the image processing device to initialize various settings when the reset key is operated again under a state in which the reset key is operated and an indication to cancel an authenticated state is displayed. Further, such an image processing device can be manufactured economically.
[0013] According to one aspect of the present invention, when a storage unit of an image processing device stores prescribed data indicating that a user has been authenticated, the image processing device accepts an operation and a setting relating to an image processing. The image processing device includes an initialization operation unit arranged to initialize the setting relating to the image processing. The image processing device also includes a deletion unit arranged to delete the prescribed data when the storage unit stores the prescribed data and the initialization operation unit is operated.
[0014] Under a state in which the storage unit stores the prescribed data indicating the state in which the user has been authenticated, when the initialization operation unit, e.g., a reset key is operated, the deletion

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The above-described problem occurs not only with the MFP but also with an image processi

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[0026] Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an MFP M according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the MFP M includes a network authentication function. When a user is authenticated, the MFP M offers a copy function, a facsimile function, a scanner function or the like to the user.

[0027] Reference numeral 1 denotes a control unit including a Central Processing Unit (CPU). The MFP M includes a scanner unit 3, an image memory 6, and a printer unit 5. The scanner unit 3 scans an original document, and acquires image data of the original document. The image memory 6 temporarily stores the acquired image data. The printer unit 5 prints an image onto paper in accordance with the image data stored in the image memory 6. The control unit 1 controls acquiring and printing of the image data via a bus 13 to realize the copy function.

[0028] A Read Only Memory ...

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A low-cost Multi Function Peripheral (MFP) prevents a user from forgetting to cancel an authenticated state. The MFP includes a scanner unit, a printer unit, a touch screen, and a reset key for initializing various settings. When the user is authenticated, the MFP accepts various operations. Under a state in which the user is authenticated, when the reset key is operated, a control unit executes a logout process

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority under 35 USC 119 in Japanese patent application no 2005-295729, filed on Oct. 7, 2005, which application is incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to an image processing device such as a Multi Function Peripheral (MFP) including a copy function, a facsimile function and a scanner function or the like, a copier and a facsimile machine. In particular, the present invention relates to an image processing device which carries out an authentication of a user and cancellation of the authentication. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] A conventional MFP carries out authentication of a user by accepting an entry of a user ID and a password and sending an inquiry to an authentication server. When the authentication succeeds, the MFP offers a facsimile function, a copy function or a scanner function to the user. Specific...

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IPC IPC(8): H04L9/00
CPCH04L63/08H04N1/00928H04N1/4413H04N1/4433H04N2201/0094
Inventor KANOU, MASAYUKIDOKUNI, KENJI
Owner MURATA MASCH LTD
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