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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2000
Mitsuaki Uchida, Kanagawa, JP;
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd., Kanagawa, JP;
Abstract
Image data of a test pattern is transmitted to an image processor and image processing is effected by the image processor based on the test pattern. The image outputted (the results of the image processing) from this test pattern image processing and the original image are compared to each other. If they are different, the image processing by the current image processor is judged to be abnormal. In this case, the image processor (hardware process) is switched promptly and automatically to be emulated by an auto set-up engine (software process). Further, in the image processor section, ordinarily, three frame memories are used to effect processes including reading of image data, image processing, and outputting of image data at the same time and in parallel. Image processing can be switched in such a manner that when any one of the frame memories is judged to be abnormal, the two remaining frame memories judged as normal are used to execute image processing.