Information management system, information processing device, and program

An information management system comprising:

• an external device having an interactive communication unit that interactively communicates with an interactive communication device through a public telephone line;
• an information processing device connected to the external device;
• and
• a third storage unit that stores utilization data, which is accessed by the external device and the information processing device,
• wherein the information processing device comprises:
• a first detection unit that detects a first period in which an interactive communication is performed by the interactive communication unit;
• a first storage unit that stores the first period detected by the first detection unit;
• a utilization unit that utilizes the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• a second detection unit that detects a second period in which the utilization data are utilized by the utilization unit;
• a specification unit that specifies utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• a second storage unit that correlates and stores the second period detected by the second detection unit and the utilization-data specifying information specified by the specification unit;
• an overlap determination unit that determines that a third period obtained by adding a first predetermined period from an end of the first period to the first period overlaps with the second period;
• and
• a correlation giving unit that gives a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the interactive communication of the interactive communication unit, in response to the determination that the third period overlaps with the second period, and
• wherein the external device comprises an offer unit that offers the first period in a state where the information processing device detects the interactive communication in a case where the interactive communication is performed by the interactive communication unit.

An information management system comprising:

• an external device having an interactive communication unit that interactively communicates with an interactive communication device through a public telephone line;
• an information processing device connected to the external device;
• and
• a third storage unit that stores utilization data, which is accessed by the external device and the information processing device,
• wherein the information processing device comprises:
• a first detection unit that detects a first period in which an interactive communication is performed by the interactive communication unit;
• a first storage unit that stores the first period detected by the first detection unit;
• a utilization unit that utilizes the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• a second detection unit that detects a second period in which the utilization data are utilized by the utilization unit;
• a specification unit that specifies utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• a second storage unit that correlates and stores the second period detected by the second detection unit and the utilization-data specifying information specified by the specification unit;
• an overlap determination unit that determines that a fourth period obtained by adding a period, which retroacts by a second predetermined period from a start of the first period, to the first period overlaps with the second period;
• and
• a correlation giving unit that gives a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the interactive communication of the interactive communication unit, in response to the determination that the fourth period overlaps with the second period, and
• wherein the external device comprises an offer unit that offers the first period in a state where the information processing device detects the interactive communication in a case where the interactive communication is performed by the interactive communication unit.

An information management system comprising:

• an external device having an interactive communication unit that interactively communicates with an interactive communication device through a public telephone line;
• an information processing device connected to the external device;
• and
• a third storage unit that stores utilization data, which is accessed by the external device and the information processing device,
• wherein the information processing device comprises:
• a first detection unit that detects a first period in which an interactive communication is performed by the interactive communication unit;
• a first storage unit that stores the first period detected by the first detection unit;
• a utilization unit that utilizes the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• a second detection unit that detects a second period in which the utilization data are utilized by the utilization unit;
• a specification unit that specifies utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• a second storage unit that correlates and stores the second period detected by the second detection unit and the utilization-data specifying information specified by the specification unit;
• an overlap determination unit that determines that a fifth period obtained by adding a period, which retroacts by a second predetermined period from a start of the first period, to a period obtained by adding a first predetermined period from an end of the first period to the first period overlaps with the second period;
• and
• a correlation giving unit that gives a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the interactive communication of the interactive communication unit, in response to the determination that the fifth period overlaps with the second period, and
• wherein the external device comprises an offer unit that offers the first period in a state where the information processing device detects the interactive communication in a case where the interactive communication is performed by the interactive communication unit.

An information management system comprising:

• an external device having a line communication unit that receives facsimile data transmitted through a public telephone line;
• an information processing device connected to the external device;
• and
• a third storage unit that stores utilization data, which is accessed by the external device and the information processing device,
• wherein the information processing device comprises:
• a first detection unit that detects a first period in which the facsimile data received by the line communication unit are output;
• a first storage unit that stores the first period detected by the first detection unit;
• a utilization unit that utilizes the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• a second detection unit that detects a second period in which the utilization data are utilized by the utilization unit;
• a specification unit that specifies utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• a second storage unit that correlates and stores the second period detected by the second detection unit and the utilization-data specifying information specified by the specification unit;
• an overlap determination unit that determines that the first period and the second period have a period overlapping with each other;
• and
• a correlation giving unit that gives a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the reception by the line communication unit, in response to the determination that the first period and the second period have the period overlapping with each other, and
• wherein the external device comprises:
• an output unit that outputs the facsimile data;
• and
• an offer unit that offers the first period in a state where the information processing device detects a facsimile data output process in a case where the facsimile data output process is performed by the output unit.

An information management system comprising:

• an external device having a line communication unit that receives facsimile data transmitted through a public telephone line;
• an information processing device connected to the external device;
• and
• a third storage unit that stores utilization data, which is accessed by the external device and the information processing device,
• wherein the information processing device comprises:
• a first detection unit that detects a first period in which the facsimile data received by the line communication unit are output;
• a first storage unit that stores the first period detected by the first detection unit;
• a utilization unit that utilizes the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• a second detection unit that detects a second period in which the utilization data are utilized by the utilization unit;
• a specification unit that specifies utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• a second storage unit that correlates and stores the second period detected by the second detection unit and the utilization-data specifying information specified by the specification unit;
• an overlap determination unit that determines that a third period obtained by adding a predetermined period to the end of the first period and the second period have a period overlapping with each other;
• and
• a correlation giving unit that gives a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the reception by the line communication unit, in response to the determination that the third period and the second period have the period overlapping with each other, and
• wherein the external device comprises:
• an output unit that outputs the facsimile data;
• and
• an offer unit that offers the first period in a state where the information processing device detects a facsimile data output process in a case where the facsimile data output process is performed by the output unit.

An information management system comprising:

• an external device having a line communication unit that receives PC facsimile data transmitted through a public telephone line;
• an information processing device connected to the external device;
• and
• a third storage unit that stores utilization data, which is accessed by the external device and the information processing device,
• wherein the information processing device comprises:
• a first detection unit that detects a fourth period in which the PC facsimile data received by the line communication unit are opened by the information processing device;
• a first storage unit that stores the fourth period detected by the first detection unit;
• a utilization unit that utilizes the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• a second detection unit that detects a second period in which the utilization data are utilized by the utilization unit;
• a specification unit that specifies utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• a second storage unit that correlates and stores the second period detected by the second detection unit and the utilization-data specifying information specified by the specification unit;
• an overlap determination unit that determines that the fourth period and the second period have a period overlapping with each other;
• and
• a correlation giving unit that gives a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the reception by the line communication unit, in response to the determination that the fourth period and the second period have the period overlapping with each other, and
• wherein the external device comprises an output unit that outputs the PC facsimile data to the information processing device.

An information management system comprising:

• an external device having a line communication unit that receives PC facsimile data transmitted through a public telephone line;
• an information processing device connected to the external device;
• and
• a third storage unit that stores utilization data, which is accessed by the external device and the information processing device,
• wherein the information processing device comprises:
• a first detection unit that detects a fourth period in which the PC facsimile data received by the line communication unit are opened by the information processing device;
• a first storage unit that stores the fourth period detected by the first detection unit;
• a utilization unit that utilizes the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• a second detection unit that detects a second period in which the utilization data are utilized by the utilization unit;
• a specification unit that specifies utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• a second storage unit that correlates and stores the second period detected by the second detection unit and the utilization-data specifying information specified by the specification unit;
• an overlap determination unit that determines that a fifth period obtained by adding a predetermined period to the end of the fourth period and the second period have a period overlapping with each other;
• and
• a correlation giving unit that gives a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the reception by the line communication unit, in response to the determination that the fifth period and the second period have the period overlapping with each other, and
• wherein the external device comprises an output unit that outputs the PC facsimile data to the information processing device.

An information processing device which is connected to an external device and which can access a third storage unit that stores available utilization data, the external device comprising a function performing unit that performs a predetermined process and an offer unit that offers a first period in which the process is performed by the function performing unit and status information that specifies the process, the information processing device comprising:

• a first detection unit that detects the first period;
• a first specification unit that specifies the status information that specifies the process performed by the function performing unit in the first period detected by the first detection unit;
• a first storage unit that correlates and stores the first period detected by the first detection unit and the status information specified by the first specification unit;
• a utilization unit that utilizes the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• a second detection unit that detects a second period in which the utilization data are utilized by the utilization unit;
• a second specification unit that specifies utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• a second storage unit that correlates and stores the second period detected by the second detection unit and the utilization-data specifying information specified by the specification unit;
• an overlap determination unit that determines that the first period and the second period have an overlapping period;
• a correlation giving unit that gives a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the process specified by the status information correlated and stored in the first period, in response to the determination that the first period and the second period have the overlapping period;
• and
• an output control unit which, when the function performing unit of the external device newly performs the process, outputs the process with which the correlation is given by the correlation giving unit and the utilization data to an output unit.

An information processing device which is connected to an external device and which can access a third storage unit that stores available utilization data, the external device comprising an interactive communication unit that interactively communicates with an interactive communication device through a public telephone line and an offer unit that offers a first period in which a communication is performed by the interactive communication unit, the information processing device comprising:

• the first detecting unit that detects the first period;
• a first storage unit that stores the first period detected by the first detection unit;
• a utilization unit that utilizes the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• a second detection unit that detects a second period in which the utilization data are utilized by the utilization unit;
• a specification unit that specifies utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• a second storage unit that correlates and stores the second period detected by the second detection unit and the utilization-data specifying information specified by the specification unit;
• an overlap determination unit that determines that a fifth period obtained by adding a period, which retroacts by a second predetermined period from a start of the first period, to a period obtained by adding a first predetermined period from an end of the first period to the first period overlaps with the second period;
• and
• a correlation giving unit that gives a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the interactive communication of the interactive communication unit, in response to the determination that the fifth period overlaps with the second period.

An information processing device which is connected to an external device having a line communication unit that receives facsimile data transmitted through a public telephone line, an offer unit that offers a first period in which the facsimile data received by the line communication unit are output, and an output unit that outputs the facsimile data, and which can access a third storage unit that stores available utilization data, the information processing device comprising:

• a first detection unit that detects the first period;
• a first storage unit that stores the first period detected by the first detection unit;
• a utilization unit that utilizes the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• a second detection unit that detects a second period in which the utilization data are utilized by the utilization unit;
• a specification unit that specifies utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• a second storage unit that correlates and stores the second period detected by the second detection unit and the utilization-data specifying information specified by the specification unit;
• an overlap determination unit that determines that the first period and the second period have a period overlapping with each other;
• and
• a correlation giving unit that gives a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the reception by the line communication unit, in response to the determination that the first period and the second period have the period overlapping with each other.

An information processing device which is connected to an external device having a line communication unit that receives facsimile data transmitted through a public telephone line, an offer unit that offers a first period in which the facsimile data received by the line communication unit are output, and an output unit that outputs the facsimile data, and which can access a third storage unit that stores available utilization data, the information processing device comprising:

• a first detection unit that detects the first period;
• a first storage unit that stores the first period detected by the first detection unit;
• a utilization unit that utilizes the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• a second detection unit that detects a second period in which the utilization data are utilized by the utilization unit;
• a specification unit that specifies utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• a second storage unit that correlates and stores the second period detected by the second detection unit and the utilization-data specifying information specified by the specification unit;
• an overlap determination unit that determines that a third period obtained by adding a predetermined period to the end of the first period and the second period have a period overlapping with each other;
• and
• a correlation giving unit that gives a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the reception by the line communication unit, in response to the determination that the third period and the second period have the period overlapping with each other.

A tangible computer storage medium that stores a program of instructions executable by a computer to perform a function for processing information, the computer being connected to an external device and accessing a third storage unit that stores available utilization data, the external device comprising a function performing unit that performs a predetermined process and an offer unit that offers a first period in which the process is performed by the function performing unit and status information that specifies the process, the function comprising the steps of:

• detecting the first period;
• specifying the status information that specifies the process performed by the function performing unit in the first period detected;
• correlating and storing the first period and the status information;
• utilizing the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• detecting a second period in which the utilization data are utilized;
• specifying utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• correlating and storing the second period and the utilization-data specifying information;
• determining that the first period and the second period have an overlapping period;
• giving a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the process specified by the status information correlated and stored in the first period, in response to the determination that the first period and the second period have the overlapping period;
• and
• outputting, when the function performing unit of the external device newly performs the process, the process with which the correlation is given and the utilization data.

A tangible computer storage medium that stores a program of instructions executable by a computer to perform a function for processing information, the computer being connected to an external device and accessing a third storage unit that stores available utilization data, the external device comprising an interactive communication unit that interactively communicates with an interactive communication device through a public telephone line and an offer unit that offers a first period in which a communication is performed by the interactive communication unit, the function comprising the steps of:

• detecting the first period;
• storing the first period detected;
• utilizing the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• detecting a second period in which the utilization data are utilized;
• specifying utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• correlating and storing the second period and the utilization-data specifying information;
• determining that a fifth period obtained by adding a period, which retroacts by a second predetermined period from a start of the first period, to a period obtained by adding a first predetermined period from an end of the first period to the first period overlaps with the second period;
• and
• giving a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the interactive communication of the interactive communication unit, in response to the determination that the fifth period overlaps with the second period.

A tangible computer storage medium that stores a program of instructions executable by a computer to perform a function for processing information, the computer being connected to an external device having a line communication unit that receives facsimile data transmitted through a public telephone line, an offer unit that offers a first period in which the facsimile data received by the line communication unit are output, and an output unit that outputs the facsimile data, and accessing a third storage unit that stores available utilization data, the function comprising the steps of:

• detecting the first period;
• storing the first period detected;
• utilizing the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• detecting a second period in which the utilization data are utilized;
• specifying utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• correlating and storing the second period and the utilization-data specifying information;
• determining that the first period and the second period have a period overlapping with each other;
• and
• giving a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the reception by the line communication unit, in response to the determination that the first period and the second period have the period overlapping with each other.

A tangible computer storage medium that stores a program of instructions executable by a computer to perform a function for processing information, the computer being connected to an external device having a line communication unit that receives facsimile data transmitted through a public telephone line, an offer unit that offers a first period in which the facsimile data received by the line communication unit are output, and an output unit that outputs the facsimile data, and accessing a third storage unit that stores available utilization data, the function comprising the steps of:

• detecting the first period;
• storing the first period detected;
• utilizing the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• detecting a second period in which the utilization data are utilized;
• specifying utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• correlating and storing the second period and the utilization-data specifying information;
• determining that a third period obtained by adding a predetermined period to the end of the first period and the second period have a period overlapping with each other;
• and
• giving a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the reception by the line communication unit, in response to the determination that the third period and the second period have the period overlapping with each other.

A tangible computer storage medium that stores a program of instructions executable by a computer to perform a function for processing information, the computer being connected to an external device having a line communication unit that receives PC facsimile data transmitted through a public telephone line and an output unit that outputs the PC facsimile data, and accessing a third storage unit that stores available utilization data, the function comprising the steps of:

• the information processing device comprising:
• detecting a fourth period in which the PC facsimile data received by the line communication unit are opened by the information processing device;
• storing the fourth period detected;
• utilizing the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• detecting a second period in which the utilization data are utilized;
• specifying utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• correlating and storing the second period and the utilization-data specifying information;
• determining that the fourth period and the second period have a period overlapping with each other;
• and
• giving a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the reception by the line communication unit, in response to the determination that the fourth period and the second period have the period overlapping with each other.

A tangible computer storage medium that stores a program of instructions executable by a computer to perform a function for processing information, the computer being connected to an external device having a line communication unit that receives PC facsimile data transmitted through a public telephone line and an output unit that outputs the PC facsimile data, and accessing a third storage unit that stores available utilization data, the function comprising the steps of:

• the information processing device comprising:
• detecting a fourth period in which the PC facsimile data received by the line communication unit are opened by the information processing device;
• storing the fourth period detected;
• utilizing the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• detecting a second period in which the utilization data are utilized;
• specifying utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• correlating and storing the second period and the utilization-data specifying information;
• determining that a fifth period obtained by adding a predetermined period to the end of the fourth period and the second period have a period overlapping with each other;
• and
• giving a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the reception by the line communication unit, in response to the determination that the fifth period and the second period have the period overlapping with each other.

A tangible computer storage medium that stores a program of instructions executable by a computer to perform a function for processing information, the computer being connected to an external device having a line communication unit that receives PC facsimile data transmitted through a public telephone line and an output unit that outputs the PC facsimile data, and accessing a third storage unit that stores available utilization data, the function comprising the steps of:

• detecting a fourth period in which the PC facsimile data received by the line communication unit are opened by the information processing device;
• storing the fourth period detected;
• utilizing the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• detecting a second period in which the utilization data are utilized;
• specifying utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• correlating and storing the second period and the utilization-data specifying information;
• determining that the fourth period and the second period have a period overlapping with each other;
• and
• giving a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the reception by the line communication unit, in response to the determination that the fourth period and the second period have the period overlapping with each other.

A tangible computer storage medium that stores a program of instructions executable by a computer to perform a function for processing information, the computer being connected to an external device having a line communication unit that receives PC facsimile data transmitted through a public telephone line and an output unit that outputs the PC facsimile data, and accesses a third storage unit that stores available utilization data, the function comprising the steps of:

• detecting a fourth period in which the PC facsimile data received by the line communication unit are opened by the information processing device;
• storing the fourth period detected;
• utilizing the utilization data stored in the third storage unit;
• detecting a second period in which the utilization data are utilized;
• specifying utilization-data specifying information that specifies the utilization data which are utilized in the second period;
• correlating and storing the second period and the utilization-data specifying information;
• determining that a fifth period obtained by adding a predetermined period to the end of the fourth period and the second period have a period overlapping with each other;
• and
• giving a correlation that the utilization data specified by the utilization-data specifying information correlated with the second period is correlated with the reception by the line communication unit, in response to the determination that the fifth period and the second period have the period overlapping with each other.