Patent ID: 8544085
Filing Date: 2013-09-24
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An image processing apparatus having a filing function, comprising: an authenticating portion for authenticating a user with a password; and a control portion configured to display an input screen with at least three options for storing image data using the filing function, the input screen indicating: to set an optional password, to use the same password as that used in the user authentication and require input of the password subsequently, or to use the same password as that used in the user authentication without requiring input of the password subsequently, wherein when setting of the optional password is specified, the optional password is acquired and stored in a storage portion in association with the image data, and when the same password as that used in the user authentication with or without requiring input of the password subsequently is selected, a classification of whether or not the password has been read is acquired, and if the classification of whether or not the password is confirmed is specified, the password used in the user authentication and the specified classification are stored in the storage portion in association with the image data.