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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2004
Filed:
Apr. 01, 1999
Shinji Todaka, Kawasaki, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A data processing apparatus includes a connection unit for connecting a plurality of terminals, a storage unit for storing respective processing abilities of the plurality of terminals, a reception unit for receiving data via a line, a converting unit for converting the data received by the reception unit in accordance with the processing abilities stored in the storage unit, and a transfer unit for transferring the data converted by the converting unit to one of the plurality of terminals via the connection unit. A method of controlling a data processing apparatus capable of connecting a plurality of terminals, includes the steps of storing respective processing abilities of the plurality of terminals, receiving data via a line, converting the received data in accordance with the stored processing abilities, and transferring the converted data to one of the plurality of terminals.
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