Patent ID: 6950200
Filing Date: 2005-09-27
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An image data outputting apparatus comprising: a memory storing image data; an output unit outputting the image data stored in said memory; a control unit controlling operation of said output unit; a password store unit storing a password corresponding to the image data; and an input unit for entering information, wherein when said control unit receives a re-output instruction, after a certain image data stored in said memory is initially output, to cause said output unit to output said certain image data again, said control unit operates in a first mode, before a predetermined time passes from output of said certain image data, to cause said output unit to output said certain image data again in response to reception of said re-output instruction, and said control unit operates in a second mode, after said predetermined time passes from output of said certain image data, to cause said output unit to output said certain image data again on condition that a password is entered in said input unit that is stored in said password store unit and corresponds to said certain image data.