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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 2004
Filed:
Jul. 30, 1999
Shinji Fukunaga, Kawasaki, JP;
Masahiko Takaku, Yokohama, JP;
Shinji Fujikawa, Yokohama, JP;
Masaki Shitano, Yokohama, JP;
Mikihiko Kamekawa, Abiko, JP;
Fumihiro Fukuoka, Yokohama, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image collector/transmitter with the smallest transmission cost is provided which can collect images from image keeping locations with the smallest transmission cost without lowering user services such as selection of an output receiver. Position information indicating the keeping location of image data is managed, and when a print order is issued from an external apparatus, the image data for the print order is collected in accordance with the managed position information, and the collected image data and a print request for the print order are transmitted to a printer controller.