Patent ID: 6819444
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: G06F,H04N

Abstract:
An image processing system comprising an image processing apparatus and a plurality of image forming apparatuses, which are connected via an isochronous transfer serial bus, whereinsaid image processing apparatus includes image data distribution means for assuring a transfer channel and sending a data packet, and paper feed end message reception means for receiving a paper feed and massage, each of said plurality of image forming apparatuses includes image data reception means, image forming means, and paper feed end message means, and sends a paper feed end message of an image forming paper sheet to said image processing apparatus, said image processing apparatus starts distribution of an image data packet onto the isochronous transfer serial bus after said image processing apparatus receives the paper feed end messages from all of said plurality of image forming apparatuses, and said plurality of image forming apparatuses receives the distributed image packet and forms images.