Patent ID: 9179015
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: H03K,H04N

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus having, as operation modes, a normal mode and a power-saving mode with power consumption smaller than said normal mode, comprising: an operation unit for receiving an instruction from a user, said operation unit having an operation area to which a prescribed instruction from the user is input; a first detection unit, arranged corresponding to said operation area, for detecting an input from the user to said operation area in said normal mode; a power control unit controlling power supply in said normal mode and said power-saving mode, and turning off power supply to said first detection unit in said power-saving mode; and a second detection unit for detecting an input from the user to said operation area in said power-saving mode; wherein said operation unit has a plurality of operation areas; and said second detection unit is provided for each of said plurality of operation areas.