Information processing apparatus and device control method

An information processing apparatus comprising:

• an internal power source that supplies power to an apparatus body;
• a power source information acquiring unit that acquires, from the internal power source, power source supply information that varies in accordance with a power supply status of the internal power source, and power source demand information of a device that varies in accordance with a drive status of the device;
• a setting information storage unit that stores setting information to define a drive condition of the device;
• and
• a device control unit that controls the drive status of the device based on the power source supply information, the power source demand information, and the setting information.

A device control method comprising the steps of:

• acquiring, from an internal power source, power source information relating to supply of power in the internal power source that supplies the power;
• determining power supply capability of the internal power source based on the power source information;
• setting information to define a drive status of a device in accordance with a determination result in the step of determining;
• and
• controlling the drive status of one or more control subject device based on the set setting information.

A device control method, comprising the steps of:

• acquiring, from an internal power source, power source supply information that varies in accordance with a power supply status of the internal power source that supplies power to an apparatus body, and power source demand information of a device that varies in accordance with a drive status of the device;
• storing setting information to define a drive condition of the device;
• and
• controlling the drive status of the device based on the power source supply information, the power source demand information, and the setting information.