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Image processing apparatus with forgery prevention system

  • US 5,424,807 A
  • Filed: 09/27/1994
  • Issued: 06/13/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An image processing apparatus comprising:

  • (a) input means for inputting image data, the image data comprising at least one of first image data and second image data;

    (b) memory means for storing reference data in accordance with the first image data input by said input means;

    (c) determination means for determining if an original represented by the second image data input by said input means has a predetermined visual pattern on the basis of the reference data stored in said memory means;

    (d) mode setting means for setting a first mode in which the first image data is stored in said memory means as the reference data for the determination by said determination means and a second mode in which the determination by said determination means is performed by using the second image data input by said input means and the reference data stored in said memory means;

    (e) discrimination means for discriminating whether an operator is permitted to set the first mode by said mode setting means in order to limit a person who can make said memory means store the first image data as the reference data; and

    (f) control means for controlling the mode setting by said mode setting means in accordance with the discrimination result by said discrimination means.

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