Patent ID: 6833926
Filing Date: 2004-12-21
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
An image processing apparatus comprising:image input means for inputting image data on an original; image process means for subjecting the image data input by the image input means to a predetermined image process; first program storage means for storing an image process program for performing the image process to be executed by the image process means; image output means for outputting the image data processed by the image process means; state detection means for detecting a state of the image output means; program input means for inputting an optimal image process program from outside, on the basis of a detection result of the state detection means; second program storage means for storing image process programs input by the program input means; and program loading means for reading out a desired image process program from the second program storage means on the basis of input information from outside, and loading the read-out desired image process program into the first program storage means, wherein the program input means determines an image quality of an output image from the image output means on the basis of the detection result of the state detection means, and where the image quality of the output image has been determined to have a problem, the program input means inputs, from outside, a new image process program based on the detection result of the state detection means.