To improve the reliability of an image recognition function.

This processor is provided with a recognition means 21 recognizing whether or not an image represented by received image data is a specific image, an output means 4 to provide a output of a signal controlling image processing depending on the recognition result by the recognition means 21, a storage means 22 storing data denoting a state of the recognition means 21, a supply means 5 supplying power to the storage means 22, and the storage means cannot store the data normally when no power is received by the supply means.