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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 19, 2003
Toshihiko Fukuhara, Yamatokoriyama, JP;
Toshihiro Yamanaka, Ikoma, JP;
Syouichirou Yoshiura, Nara, JP;
Toshihiko Fukuhara, Yamatokoriyama, JP;
Toshihiro Yamanaka, Ikoma, JP;
Syouichirou Yoshiura, Nara, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A digital multifunctional devicecomprises a control panelwith a LCD panelfor manipulating various settings, an auxiliary memoryfor temporarily storing the image data to be processed, an image data destruction means for destructing the image data stored in the auxiliary memory, and an operation restriction means for restricting the image data processing operation. When the digital multifunctional deviceis to be replaced or discarded, the image data destruction means destructs the image data stored in the auxiliary memory. When the stored image data is destructed by the image data destruction means, the operation restriction means restricts the subsequent image data processing operation and notifies the completion of destruction to a specified administrator.