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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 17, 2006
Filed:
May. 06, 2003
Hideaki Shimizu, Yokohama, JP;
Makoto Takayama, Yokohama, JP;
Koji Kajita, Yokohama, JP;
Akira Negishi, Fujisawa, JP;
Masahito Yamamoto, Tokyo, JP;
Shin Muto, Kawasaki, JP;
Naoki Tsuchitoi, Kawasaki, JP;
Hideaki Shimizu, Yokohama, JP;
Makoto Takayama, Yokohama, JP;
Koji Kajita, Yokohama, JP;
Akira Negishi, Fujisawa, JP;
Masahito Yamamoto, Tokyo, JP;
Shin Muto, Kawasaki, JP;
Naoki Tsuchitoi, Kawasaki, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
In a network connecting a plurality of devices, the image processing function of each device, information for specifying each device, and the like are collected and controlled, and functions realizable by combining two or more devices are determined. Profiles indicating respective combinations are transferred to each device. Each device which has received the profiles displays executable functions based on the profiles, and performs control, such as the operation of the device, transfer of data, and the like, in order to realize a function selected from among the displayed functions.