Patent ID: 8520011
Filing Date: 2013-08-27
Classification: G03G,H04N

Abstract:
1. An image processing apparatus capable of providing a plurality of image processing functions, the apparatus comprising: a first controller memory configured to store a plurality of application programs each providing at least a part of the plurality of image processing functions of the image processing apparatus; a first controller configured to control the first controller memory and to execute and control the plurality of application programs stored in the first controller memory; and a second controller configured to execute and control a part of the plurality of application programs which is previously selected from the plurality of application programs stored in the first controller memory, wherein when the power of the image processing apparatus is turned on, the second controller is configured to complete the execution of the part of the plurality of application programs before the execution of the plurality of application programs by the first controller completes, and to cause a part of the plurality of image processing functions provided by the part of the application programs executed by the second controller to be available for use by a user before the plurality of image processing functions becomes available for use by the user, wherein the first controller and the second controller concurrently execute different parts of the plurality of the application programs.