Operation console, and electronic device and image processing apparatus provided with the operation console

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PATENT NO 9866712
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14683500

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An operation unit of an image forming apparatus having a plurality of operation modes, allowing accurate and easy input by the user requesting switching of display to a screen image allowing selection of an operation mode, includes: a pilot lamp, a touch-panel display, and hardware keys including a power key, an energy-saving key and a home key. The home key that switches the display on the touch-panel display to an operation mode selecting screen image (home screen image) when pressed is provided closer to the touch-panel display than other hardware buttons.

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SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHASAKAI-SHI OSAKA 590-8522

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Tohki, Shinsaku Osaka, JP 40 401
Yoshida, Mayuko Osaka, JP 46 292

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