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Image processing apparatus for multi-media copying machine
Assignee: Ricoh Co Ltd
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Filing: 1988-10-27
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Granted: 1990-01-30
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Expires: 2008-10-27
Abstract
Abstract An image processing apparatus for a multi-media copying machine implements not only a paper-to-paper copying function but also a floppy disk-to-paper and a paper-to-floppy disk copying function. In a disk-to-paper copy mode, when the size of papers to be used is different from a paper size which is stored in a floppy disk, character data of a document stored in the disk are edited and printed in conformity to the size of papers.
Inventors
- 👤 Shogo Oneda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:51
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/32; H04N1/32496; H04N1/32358
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: image reading means for reading a predetermined image to convert the image into an electric signal; image forming means for forming an image on a paper based on the image signal; data file reading means for reading a data file which is stored in an external storage medium; signal converting means for converting the data file read by said data file reading means into an image signal for said image forming means to form an image; size sensing means for sensing a size of the paper; and editing means for editing the data file read out of the external storage medium in conformity to the size of the paper sensed by said size sensing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: image reading means for reading a predetermined image to convert the image into an electric signal; image forming means for forming an image on a paper based on the image signal; data file reading means for reading a data file which is stored in an external storage medium; signal converting means for converting the data file read by said data file reading means into an image signal for said image forming means to form an image; size sensing means for sensing a size of the paper; and editing means for editing the data file read out of the external storage medium in conformity to the size of the paper sensed by said size sensing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An image processing apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said external storage means comprises a floppy disk.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An image processing apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein said data file reading means comprises a floppy disk memory device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
An image processing apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein said floppy disk memory device comprises control means including a page memory.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
An image processing apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said size sensing means automatically senses a size of papers when a paper cassette loaded with the papers is set in an operative position.
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