SYSTEM FOR ACCEPTING THIRD PARTY'S IMAGE PROCESSING SOLUTION IN ITS SCANNER

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve compatibility problems for attaching a high-performance image forming function to a digital scanner.;SOLUTION: The system enables insertion or exchange of an electronic card. The system is equipped with electronic parts for executing at least one processing function for electronic display of a hardcopy element, a first processor for instructing scanner operation and receiving instructions passed to other electronic parts, a electronic card installed on site for executing supplemental processing for electronic display of a hardcopy element, a scanner for scanning the hardcopy element composed of the electronic parts, the first processor and the electronic card installed on site, and a second processor electrically connected to the scanner for sending instructions to a scanner processor comprising a control card installed on site for giving instructions to the electronic card installed on site.;COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO