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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2007
Mitsuo Shiraishi, Ushiku, JP;
Mitsuo Shiraishi, Ushiku, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, , JP;
Abstract
An image processing apparatus that enables to embed a secure pattern code in an output image with an inexpensive configuration. An image reader has a color reference plate and reads image data of an original. An image forming apparatus forms an image on an image carrier based on the image data of the original. A laser controller irradiates the color reference plate with laser light. An image sensor controller reads a pattern image generated by irradiating the color reference plate with the laser light. The image forming apparatus adds data concerning the pattern image read by the image sensor controller to the image data of the original read by the image reader and forms an image based on the image data of the original to which the data concerning the pattern image is added.