Patent ID: 8514324
Filing Date: 2013-08-20
Classification: G03B,H04N

Abstract:
1. An image input apparatus comprising: a power control unit that supplies power to a storage device connected to a connection unit; and a control unit that (a) controls the power control unit to supply power to a storage device connected to the connection unit if a power switch of the image input apparatus is turned on, (b) controls the power control unit not to supply power to a storage device connected to the connection unit after first identification information is acquired, wherein the first identification information is acquired from a storage device connected to the connection unit after the power switch is turned on, (c) controls the power control unit to supply power to a storage device connected to the connection unit if a release switch of the image input apparatus is turned on, and (d) causes a display unit to display predetermined data if the first identification information is different from second identification information, wherein the second identification information is acquired from a storage device connected to the connection unit after the release switch is turned on.