Information processing apparatus, image processing method, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium

An information processing method comprising:

• controlling supply of power according to a first mode and a second mode having lower power consumption than the first mode;
• detecting an approach of a person during the second mode;
• switching over from the second mode to the first mode, when the approach of the person is detected;
• performing authentication of the person, after the switching over to the first mode;
• performing communication through a communication line by the power supply in the first mode;
• requesting acquisition of data corresponding to a result of the authentication of the person through the communication line, and acquiring the data corresponding to the request;
• and
• executing a process based on the acquired data,

A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing a program causing a computer to function as:

• a supply controller that controls supply of power according to a first mode and a second mode having lower power consumption than the first mode;
• an approach detector that detects an approach of a person during the second mode;
• a switching unit that switches over from the second mode to the first mode in a case where the approach of the person is detected;
• an authentication unit that performs authentication of the person after switching over to the first mode;
• a communication unit that performs communication through a communication line by the power supply in the first mode;
• an acquiring unit that requests acquisition of data corresponding to a result of the authentication of the person through the communication line, and acquires the data corresponding to the request;
• and
• an execution unit that executes a process based on the acquired data.