Image processing apparatus having scanner portion and removable card reader portion

Abstract

The image processing apparatus includes a scanner portion and a reader portion. The scanner portion is used for converting an image data of a scanned object into a digital data to be processed by a first computer. The reader portion is detachably installed in a receptacle of the scanner portion for receiving a storage medium with stored data therein, wherein the reader portion has a first connector and a second connector thereon. When the reader portion is installed in the receptacle to be electrically connected with the scanner portion, the data are transferred to the first computer via the scanner portion. When the reader portion is detached from the receptacle and has the second connector thereof electrically connected with a second computer, the data are transferred to the second computer.

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