JP2007215167A - Image processing apparatus, and operation mode switching control method for same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress occurrence of trouble that a non-contact medium is erroneously read at a side of the image processing apparatus, in the image processing apparatus which is capable of authentication using the non-contact medium and switching of an operation mode. <P>SOLUTION: The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus capable of being switched between an ordinary power supplying mode and a power saving mode for suppressing power consumption more than the ordinary power supplying mode, including: an operation panel; a display unit to display a state of the image processing apparatus and various instructions to the user on the operation panel; a discrimination information obtaining unit to obtain discrimination information from a non-contact medium in which user discrimination information is stored to permit use of the image processing apparatus; an information discrimination unit to discriminate approval or disapproval of use of the image processing apparatus from the obtained discrimination information; an operation mode discrimination unit to discriminate whether the operation panel is operated and the image processing apparatus is switched from the power saving mode to the ordinary power supplying mode or not, wherein when it is discriminated that the apparatus is switched to the ordinary power supplying mode after the apparatus obtains the user discrimination information when the information discrimination unit discriminates that the image processing apparatus is permitted to use, a state where the image processing apparatus is available is displayed on the display unit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus that performs management related to predetermined processing executed in an image processing apparatus capable of switching operation modes, and an operation mode switching control method for the image processing apparatus.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an image processing apparatus that forms an image on a sheet, reads an image of a document, and the like, an operation mode is between a normal power mode and a power saving mode (so-called sleep mode) in which power consumption is suppressed compared to the normal power mode A technique for enabling switching is known. In recent years, in such an image processing apparatus, a technique for performing user authentication or the like using a non-contact IC card or a portable terminal is known (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  In an image processing apparatus that performs user authentication using a non-contact IC card, a user holds (closes) a non-contact IC card that stores his / her ID information over a tag reader provided in the image processing apparatus. Information on the non-contact IC card is acquired in a non-contact manner on the image processing apparatus side. When the operation mode is the power saving mode, the image processing apparatus that has acquired the information for identifying the user from the non-contact IC card switches to the normal power mode, and uses various image processing functions for the user. to approve.

In a conventional image processing apparatus that performs user authentication using a non-contact IC card as described above, when the image processing apparatus acquires identification information held in the non-contact IC card in a state where the operation mode is the power saving mode. Then, the operation mode is automatically switched to the normal power mode, and the user authentication is completed (usage restriction is released).
JP 2003-195986 A JP 2002-86846 A

  However, depending on the arrangement status of the image processing apparatus, when a person who is not intended to use the image processing apparatus passes through the vicinity of the image processing apparatus, information on the non-contact IC card held by the person may be mistaken. It may be read.

  In such a case, in the conventional image processing apparatus, although the user does not intend to use the image processing apparatus, the authentication process with the person's ID is performed only by the person passing near the image processing apparatus. It will be completed. Therefore, a situation may occur in which an image processing apparatus whose use restriction has been lifted by another person's ID can be used. There is also a problem in that power is wasted unnecessarily by switching from the power saving mode to the normal power mode only when a person who is not intended to use the image processing apparatus passes near the image processing apparatus. .

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. In an image processing apparatus capable of performing user authentication using a non-contact medium and switching the operation mode, the user's non-contact medium is incorrect. An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing apparatus and an operation mode switching control method for the image processing apparatus that can suppress the occurrence of adverse effects caused by reading on the image processing apparatus side.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, an image processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention is capable of switching an operation mode between a normal power mode and a power saving mode in which power consumption is suppressed as compared with the normal power mode. An operation panel that is operated by a user to execute the operation of the image processing apparatus, a display unit that displays the state of the image processing apparatus and various instructions for the user on the operation panel, An identification information acquisition unit that acquires the user identification information from a non-contact medium that stores user identification information for permitting use of the image processing apparatus, and the image processing from the user identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit An information discriminating unit for discriminating whether or not the apparatus can be used; and the operation panel is operated to switch the operation mode of the image processing apparatus from the power saving mode to the normal power mode. An operation mode determination unit that determines whether the image processing apparatus has been changed, and an operation mode of the image processing apparatus by the operation mode determination unit after the image processing apparatus acquires the user identification information from the identification information acquisition unit in the state of the power saving mode. Is determined to have been switched to the normal power mode, and when the information determination unit determines that the use of the image processing device is permitted, the display unit is in a state where the image processing device is usable. And a control unit that controls the display unit so as to display the effect.

  An image processing apparatus according to the present invention is an image processing apparatus capable of switching an operation mode between a normal power mode and a power saving mode in which power consumption is suppressed as compared with the normal power mode, the image processing apparatus For permitting the use of the image processing apparatus, operation means operated by the user to execute the operation, display means for displaying the state of the image processing apparatus and various instructions to the user on the operation means, and Identification information acquisition means for acquiring the user identification information from the non-contact medium storing the user identification information, and information determination for determining whether or not the image processing apparatus can be used from the user identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means And an operation mode for determining whether the operation mode of the image processing apparatus has been switched from the power saving mode to the normal power mode by operating the operation means. And the operation mode of the image processing apparatus is switched to the normal power mode by the operation mode determination means after the image processing apparatus acquires the user identification information from the identification information acquisition means in the state of the power saving mode. When the information determining unit determines that the use of the image processing apparatus is permitted, the display unit displays a message indicating that the image processing apparatus is available for use. And a control means for controlling the display means.

  In addition, an operation mode switching control method for an image processing apparatus according to the present invention includes an operation panel and a display unit, and the operation mode is a normal power mode and a power saving mode in which power consumption is lower than that in the normal power mode. An operation mode switching control method for an image processing apparatus that can be switched between, accepting an operation on the operation panel to execute an operation of the image processing apparatus, and displaying the state of the image processing apparatus and a user on the display unit The user identification information is acquired from the non-contact medium that stores the user identification information for allowing the use of the image processing apparatus, and the image processing apparatus is obtained from the acquired user identification information. The operation mode of the image processing apparatus is switched from the power saving mode to the normal power mode by accepting an operation on the operation panel. It is determined that the operation mode of the image processing apparatus has been switched to the normal power mode after the image processing apparatus has acquired the user identification information in the power saving mode, and the image processing apparatus When it is determined that the use is permitted, the display unit displays a message indicating that the image processing apparatus is in a usable state.

  As described above in detail, according to the present invention, in the image processing apparatus capable of performing user authentication using a non-contact medium and switching the operation mode, the non-contact medium possessed by the user is mistakenly displayed on the image processing apparatus side. Thus, it is possible to provide an image processing apparatus and an operation mode switching control method for the image processing apparatus that can suppress the occurrence of adverse effects caused by reading in the image processing apparatus.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram for explaining an image processing apparatus (MFP: Multi Function Peripheral) 1 according to the present embodiment. The image processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment can switch the operation mode between a “normal power mode” and a “power saving mode” in which power consumption is suppressed as compared with the normal power mode.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the image processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes a printing unit 10, a scanner unit 20, an interface unit 30, a CPU (control unit) 40, a memory 50, a timer 60, and an operation panel 70. Are connected to each other via a bus 80.

  The control unit 40 includes an operation mode switching unit 42, an operation mode determination unit 44, a process execution unit 46, and an information determination unit 47.

  The operation panel 70 is provided on the upper surface of the main body of the processing apparatus 1 so as to be operated by the user. The operation panel 70 includes a start key 71 pressed by the user to execute printing, a numeric keypad 72 for setting the number of prints, and a power saving key 73 pressed to switch the processing device 1 to the power saving mode. is doing. Further, the operation panel 70 displays the state of the processing device 1 and various instructions for the user with a display unit 74 that displays characters and illustrations, and touches the displayed characters and illustrations to give the user instructions to the processing device 1. A touch panel 75 for inputting is provided. Further, on the operation panel 70, a card reader 76 is disposed to which a non-contact IC card A possessed by the user is brought close.

  The card reader 76 as an identification information acquisition unit reads information stored in the non-contact IC card A as a non-contact medium possessed by the user. The card reader 76 acquires the identification information from the non-contact IC card A that stores identification information (user ID or the like) for identifying the user in a non-contact manner.

  The operation mode switching unit 42 switches the operation mode of the image processing apparatus 1 based on an operation input to the operation panel 70 (contact on the touch panel 75, key press, etc.). The operation mode switching unit 42 automatically switches the operation mode to the power saving mode when there is no operation input for a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) in a state where the image processing apparatus 1 is in the normal power mode. The timer 60 counts this predetermined time. The power saving mode 73 is also switched to the power saving mode by pressing the power saving key 73 by the user. The operation mode switching unit 42 switches the operation mode to the normal power mode when there is an input from the operation panel 70 while the image processing apparatus 1 is in the power saving mode. In the power saving mode, generally, the power supply to the fixing device (not shown) of the printing unit 10 is stopped or the supply power is lowered.

  There are two states in the power saving mode. One is called a “low power mode”. When the image processing apparatus 1 is last used and the timer 60 counts a predetermined time, the mode is shifted to the low power mode. During this low power mode, the display 74 of the operation panel 70 displays “Power saving. Please press the start button”. Further, in this low power mode, the power supply to the fixing device (not shown) provided in the printing unit 10 is not stopped, but kept at a predetermined temperature, and when the low power mode is canceled. The fixing temperature is set within a predetermined time.

  The other one is called “sleep mode”. When the timer 60 counts a predetermined time after the last use of the image processing apparatus 1, it shifts to this sleep mode. During the sleep mode, the display 74 on the operation panel 70 disappears and the power saving key 73 is lit. When print data, fax, Internet fax, or e-mail is received by the image processing apparatus 1 during power saving, the power saving mode is canceled. It can also be canceled by pressing the start button. Note that the power saving mode is not canceled only by touching the touch panel 75. In the sleep mode, no power is supplied to the fixing unit.

  The operation mode determination unit 44 determines whether the operation mode of the image processing apparatus 1 is the normal power mode or the power saving mode.

  Based on the identification information acquired by the card reader 76, the process execution unit 46 executes predetermined processing such as user authentication processing and activation of the print unit 10 or the scanner unit 20 in accordance with acquisition of identification information.

  The information determination unit 47 determines whether or not the image processing apparatus can be used from the user identification information acquired by the card reader 76. The determination of whether or not the image processing apparatus can be used by the information determination unit 47 can be performed based on information (such as a permission list) stored in the memory 50, for example.

  The memory 50 is composed of, for example, an HDD or a RAM, and stores identification information acquired by the card reader 76.

  Based on the identification information acquired by the card reader 76, the process execution unit 46 executes a predetermined process such as a user authentication process or activation of a predetermined unit according to the acquisition of the identification information.

  The operation mode switching unit 42 switches the operation mode of the image processing apparatus 1 based on an operation input to the operation panel 70 (contact on the touch panel 75, button, key press, etc.). The operation mode switching unit 42 automatically switches the operation mode to the power saving mode when there is no operation input for a predetermined time or more in a state where the image processing apparatus 1 is in the normal power mode. The predetermined time is counted by the timer 60. The operation mode switching unit 42 switches the operation mode to the normal power mode when the user inputs an operation to the operation panel 70 while the image processing apparatus 1 is in the power saving mode.

  The control unit 40 performs various processes in the image processing apparatus 1. The control unit 40 realizes various functions by executing programs stored in the memory 50. The memory 50 is composed of, for example, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and stores various information and programs used in the image processing apparatus 1.

  FIG. 2 shows the operation panel 70. The operation panel 70 is pressed on the panel main body to be pressed to start copying and scanning, a numeric key 72 to be pressed to set the number of copies, the number of scans, and the like, and pressed to switch to the power saving mode. The power saving key 73, the state of the processing device 1, the display unit 74 that displays various instructions to the user with characters and illustrations, and the user's instructions to the processing device 1 by touching the displayed characters and illustrations. It is comprised from the touch panel 75 which inputs. Further, on the operation panel 70, a card reader 76 is disposed to which a non-contact IC card A possessed by the user is brought close. Various other buttons and keys are provided on the operation panel 70.

  FIG. 3 shows how the identification information stored in the IC card A is read by holding the IC card A over about 4 cm (that is, approaching) the card reader 76 provided on the operation panel 70.

  FIG. 4 shows a state where “please hold the IC card over the card reader” is displayed on the operation panel 70 on the operation panel 70.

  FIG. 5 shows a state where “can be copied” or the like is displayed on the display unit 74 on the operation panel 70 and characters and illustrations are displayed on the touch panel 75.

  FIG. 6 shows a state in which “Power saving. Please press the start button” is displayed on the touch panel 75.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the normal mode by the image processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment.

  When the power of the image processing apparatus 1 is turned on and the initialization is completed, a message “Please hold the IC card over the card reader” is displayed on the display unit 74 or the touch panel 75 as shown in FIG. S71).

  The user holds the IC card A over the card reader 76 and determines whether the CPU 40 has acquired identification information from the IC card A (step S72). If the identification information is acquired as a result of the determination in step S72 (step S72: YES), the CPU 40 stores the acquired identification information in the memory 50 (step S73). Next, the CPU 40 determines the contents of the identification information stored in the memory 50 (step S74). As a result of the determination, it is determined whether or not the user is permitted to use the image processing apparatus 1 (step S75). . As a result of the determination in step S75, if the user is not permitted (step S75: NO), the display unit 74 or the touch panel 75 displays “You are not permitted, so this image processing device cannot be used. Is displayed (step S76).

  If the result of determination in step S75 is that the user is authorized (step S75: YES), the display unit 74 displays “Can copy” as shown in FIG. Or the like (step S77).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the power saving mode by the image processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment.

  When the power of the image processing apparatus 1 is turned on and the initialization is completed, a message “Please hold the IC card over the card reader” is displayed on the display unit 74 or the touch panel 75 as shown in FIG. However, if no operation is performed by the user for a certain period of time, the image processing apparatus 1 automatically switches to the power saving mode. Note that the time that is not operated by the user for a certain time is counted by the timer 60. When the mode is switched to the power saving mode, as shown in FIG. 6, the message “Power saving. Please press the start button” is displayed (step S81).

  When the start key 71 is pressed (step S82: YES), the image processing apparatus 1 is switched to the normal mode (step S83). When the start key 71 is not pressed (step S82: NO), the CPU 40 determines whether or not the identification information is acquired from the IC card A by holding the IC card A over the card reader 76 (step S84). When the identification information is acquired (step S84: YES), the acquired identification information is stored in the memory 50 (step S85).

  At this time, the touch panel 75 may be displayed as shown in FIG. 6 or may display a message that prompts the user to operate some key. The touch panel 75 may be switched from the power saving mode to the normal power mode by being touched by the user. If the identification information is not acquired (step S84: NO), the process returns to step S81, and the display “Power saving. Please press the start button” continues as shown in FIG.

  Next, the operation mode determination unit 44 of the CPU 40 determines whether or not the user has pressed the start key 71 or other keys within a predetermined time to switch from the power saving mode to the normal mode (step S86). If the mode is not switched even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the identification information was acquired in step S85 (step S86: NO), the acquired information is deleted from the memory 50 (step S87). After erasing the acquired information from the memory 50, the process returns to step S81, and the message “Power saving. Please press the start button” is displayed as shown in FIG.

  If it is determined that the mode has been switched from the power saving mode to the normal mode (step S86: YES), the content of the acquired information is determined (step S88). As a result of the determination in step S88, it is determined whether or not the user is permitted to use the image processing apparatus 1 (step S89). If the result of determination in step S89 is that the user is not permitted (step S89: NO), the display unit 74 or the touch panel 75 will display “You are not permitted, so this image processing device cannot be used. Is displayed (step S90). Next, as shown in FIG. 4, a message “Please hold the IC card over the card reader” is displayed on the display unit 74 or the touch panel 75 (step S91).

  If the result of determination in step S89 is that the user is authorized (step S89: YES), the display unit 74 displays "Can copy" as shown in FIG. Or the like (step S92).

  According to the embodiment of the present invention, when a certain user tries to use the image processing apparatus 1 and switches to the normal power mode by an operation input to the operation panel 70, another user passes near the image processing apparatus 1. It is possible to avoid a situation in which information on the non-contact IC card A held by the other user is erroneously acquired.

  Each step in the above-described processing in the image processing apparatus (operation mode switching control method of the image processing apparatus) is realized by causing the CPU 40 to execute an operation mode switching control program stored in the memory 50, for example. .

  In this embodiment, the function for implementing the invention is recorded in advance in the apparatus. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same function may be downloaded from the network to the apparatus, and the same function is recorded. What is stored in the medium may be installed in the apparatus. The recording medium may be any form as long as the recording medium can store the program and can be read by the apparatus, such as a CD-ROM. Further, the function obtained by installing or downloading in advance may be realized in cooperation with an OS (operating system) or the like inside the apparatus.

  Although the present invention has been described in detail according to particular embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

It is a functional block diagram for demonstrating the image processing apparatus by this Embodiment. It is a top view which shows the operation panel in the image processing apparatus by this Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows a mode that a non-contact IC card is held over a card reader. It is a top view which shows the display part and touch panel of an operation panel which display the message which instruct | indicates to hold a non-contact IC card over a card reader. It is a top view which shows the display part of an operation panel, and the touchscreen which shows an illustration. It is a top view which shows the touch panel of the operation panel which displays the message of a power saving state. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation flow of the image processing apparatus in a normal power mode. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation flow of the image processing apparatus in a power saving mode.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Image processing apparatus, 10 Print part, 20 Scanner part, 30 Interface part, 40 CPU, 42 Operation mode switching part, 44 Operation mode discrimination | determination part, 46 Process execution part, 50 Memory, 60 Timer, 70 Operation panel, 71 Start key 72 keypad, 73 power saving key, 74 display unit, 75 touch panel, 76 card reader, 80 bus.

Claims (18)

An image processing apparatus capable of switching an operation mode between a normal power mode and a power saving mode in which power consumption is suppressed as compared with the normal power mode,
An operation panel operated by a user to execute the operation of the image processing apparatus;
A display unit for displaying the state of the image processing apparatus and various instructions for the user on the operation panel;
An identification information acquisition unit for acquiring the user identification information from a non-contact medium storing user identification information for permitting use of the image processing apparatus;
An information discriminating unit for discriminating whether or not the image processing apparatus can be used from the user identification information acquired by the identification information acquiring unit;
An operation mode determination unit that determines whether or not the operation mode of the image processing apparatus has been switched from the power saving mode to the normal power mode by operating the operation panel;
After the image processing apparatus acquires the user identification information from the identification information acquisition unit in the power saving mode, the operation mode determination unit determines that the operation mode of the image processing apparatus has been switched to the normal power mode. When the information determining unit determines that the use of the image processing device is permitted, the display unit is controlled to display on the display unit that the image processing device is available. An image processing apparatus comprising: The image processing apparatus according to claim 1.
The operation panel includes a key pressed by a user and a touch panel to be touched, and is switched from the power saving mode to the normal power mode when the key is pressed or the touch panel is touched. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1.
The control unit is configured such that the operation mode determination unit operates the operation mode of the image processing apparatus for a predetermined time after the image processing apparatus acquires the user identification information from the identification information acquisition unit in the power saving mode. Is determined to be in the power saving mode, the image processing apparatus controls the display unit so as to continue displaying on the display unit that the image processing apparatus is in the power saving mode. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1.
When the information determining unit determines that the use of the image processing device is not permitted, the control unit controls the user to display a message indicating that the use is not permitted on the display unit. apparatus. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1.
The control unit controls to delete the user identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit when the operation mode determination unit determines that the power saving mode is in effect even after a predetermined time has elapsed. Processing equipment. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1.
The non-contact medium includes a non-contact IC card, and the identification information acquisition unit includes a card reader that reads user identification information stored in the non-contact IC card. An image processing apparatus capable of switching an operation mode between a normal power mode and a power saving mode in which power consumption is suppressed as compared with the normal power mode,
Operation means operated by a user to execute the operation of the image processing apparatus;
Display means for displaying the state of the image processing apparatus and various instructions for the user on the operation means;
Identification information acquisition means for acquiring the user identification information from a non-contact medium storing user identification information for permitting use of the image processing apparatus;
Information discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the image processing apparatus can be used from the user identification information acquired by the identification information acquiring means;
An operation mode determination unit that determines whether the operation mode of the image processing apparatus is switched from the power saving mode to the normal power mode by operating the operation unit;
After the image processing apparatus acquires the user identification information from the identification information acquisition means in the power saving mode, the operation mode determination means determines that the operation mode of the image processing apparatus has been switched to the normal power mode. When the information determining means determines that the use of the image processing apparatus is permitted, the display means is controlled to display on the display means that the image processing apparatus is usable. An image processing apparatus comprising: The image processing apparatus according to claim 7.
The operation means includes a key pressed by a user and a touch panel to be touched, and switches from the power saving mode to the normal power mode when the key is pressed or the touch panel is touched. The image processing apparatus according to claim 7.
The control means may be configured such that the operation mode determination means operates the operation mode of the image processing apparatus for a predetermined time after the image processing apparatus acquires the user identification information from the identification information acquisition means in the power saving mode. Is determined to be in the power saving mode, the image processing apparatus controls the display means so as to continue displaying on the display means that the image processing apparatus is in the power saving mode. The image processing apparatus according to claim 7.
When the information determining unit determines that the use of the image processing apparatus is not permitted, the control unit performs image processing for controlling the display unit to display a message indicating that the use is not permitted. apparatus. The image processing apparatus according to claim 7.
If the control means determines that the operation mode determination means is in the power saving mode even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the control means controls to delete the user identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means Processing equipment. The image processing apparatus according to claim 7.
The non-contact medium includes a non-contact IC card, and the identification information acquisition unit includes a card reader that reads user identification information stored in the non-contact IC card. An operation mode switching control method for an image processing apparatus having an operation panel and a display unit and capable of switching an operation mode between a normal power mode and a power saving mode in which power consumption is suppressed as compared with the normal power mode. ,
Accepting an operation on the operation panel to execute the operation of the image processing apparatus;
Display the state of the image processing apparatus and various instructions for the user on the display unit,
Obtaining the user identification information from a non-contact medium storing user identification information for permitting use of the image processing apparatus;
Determining whether the image processing apparatus can be used from the acquired user identification information;
Determining whether the operation mode of the image processing apparatus has been switched from the power saving mode to the normal power mode by accepting an operation on the operation panel;
After the image processing apparatus acquires the user identification information in the power saving mode, it is determined that the operation mode of the image processing apparatus has been switched to the normal power mode, and use of the image processing apparatus is permitted. An operation mode switching control method for an image processing apparatus, which displays a message indicating that the image processing apparatus is usable on the display unit when it is determined. The operation mode switching control method for an image processing apparatus according to claim 13,
The operation panel includes a key pressed by a user and a touch panel to be touched, and an operation mode switching control of the image processing apparatus that switches from the power saving mode to the normal power mode when the key is pressed or the touch panel is touched. Method. The operation mode switching control method for an image processing apparatus according to claim 13,
When it is determined that the operation mode of the image processing apparatus is the power saving mode for a predetermined time after the image processing apparatus acquires the user identification information in the power saving mode, the image processing apparatus An operation mode switching control method for an image processing apparatus in which display indicating that is in a power saving mode is continued. The operation mode switching control method for an image processing apparatus according to claim 13,
An operation mode switching control method for an image processing apparatus, wherein when it is determined that the use of the image processing apparatus is not permitted, a display indicating that the image processing apparatus is not permitted is displayed on the display unit. The operation mode switching control method for an image processing apparatus according to claim 13,
An operation mode switching control method for an image processing apparatus, which deletes the acquired user identification information when it is determined that the operation mode is not switched to the normal power mode. The operation mode switching control method for an image processing apparatus according to claim 13,
An operation mode switching control method for an image processing apparatus, wherein the non-contact medium includes a non-contact IC card, and user identification information stored in the non-contact IC card is read by a card reader.

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