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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 22, 1996
Seishi Ejiri, Kawasaki, JP;
Shin Yamaguchi, Hiratsuka, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The present invention is to provide a data communication apparatus and a method which can transfer data even if a terminal is not operated. The data communication apparatus comprises reception means for receiving data from a transmission side, connection means for connecting the apparatus to an external device, initiation means for initiating the external device when the external device which is connected through said connection means is not in an operable state, and discrimination means for discriminating a type of data which is received by said reception means, wherein said initiation means performs an initiation on the basis of a discriminated result of said discrimination means.