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Image processing apparatus having means for detecting non-visible light, and image processing method therefor

  • US 5,481,334 A
  • Filed: 10/21/1993
  • Issued: 01/02/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An image processing apparatus for controlling output of visible component data corresponding to an original in accordance with infrared reflected light detected from the original, comprising:

  • detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of a pattern formed on the original on the basis of the infrared reflected light; and

    control means for determining that the original is a specified original in accordance with the result of the detection by said detecting means, and for controlling the visible component data output in accordance with the determination.

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