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Image reading apparatus and computer program product

  • US 7,916,328 B2
  • Filed: 01/11/2007
  • Issued: 03/29/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/18/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An image reading apparatus that is connected to a server via a network, the image reading apparatus comprising:

  • a recording unit that records an operation log;

    a tamper-resistant chip includinga storing unit that stores therein a secret key unique to the image reading apparatus; and

    an encrypting unit that encrypts recorded operation log with stored secret key; and

    a transmitting unit that transmits information including encrypted operation log to the server.

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