US 6,609,162 B1 · Data processing apparatus connected to a network connectable a plurality of devices

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.

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Dependent claims

A controlling method in a data processing system having a server and a plurality of data processing terminals, said method comprising:

a gathering step of gathering function information indicating a function of each of the plurality of data processing terminals from a corresponding one of the plurality of data processing terminals;
a first storing step of storing the gathered function information in a first database of the server;
a producing step of producing a transfer-path profile indicating each function realizable by combining some of the plurality of data processing terminals, based on the function information gathered in said gathering step;
a second storing step of storing the transfer-path profile in a second database of the server;
and
a transferring step of transferring the transfer-path profile produced in said producing step from the second database to one or more terminals of the plurality of data processing terminals, upon request from the one or more terminals.

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Data processing apparatus connected to a network connectable a plurality of devices

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Data processing apparatus connected to a network connectable a plurality of devices

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