Abstract: An information management method of a host apparatus which is connected to at least one image forming apparatus includes executing an integrated administration program which is installed in the host apparatus and integrally manages at least one application, receiving device information of at least one image forming apparatus, storing the received device information of the image forming apparatus, executing one of applications which are managed by the integrated administration program, loading the stored device information corresponding to the executed application; and performing a function of the application by using the loaded device information. With this, the method efficiently uses a storage space and improve user's convenience.

Abstract: A document management method includes generating a category list based on identification information of a document; and assigning at least one category in the category list to the document.

Abstract: A host apparatus capable of sharing terminology information and a peripheral device, a method of sharing the terminology information, and a terminology information sharing system. The host apparatus includes a communication module to provide a communication interface between the host apparatus and the peripheral device, an information sharing unit to share terminology information related to a plurality of functions of the peripheral device, and a user interface unit to operate the plurality of functions of the peripheral device and to display the shared terminology information related to each of the plurality of functions. Accordingly, the peripheral device and the host apparatus use identical terminology information related to the functions of the peripheral device.

Abstract: A user terminal apparatus to connect to an image forming apparatus having a scan function to be driven on an operating system of Windows 8™ includes a storage to store a metro application which displays a user interface window to receive a command to perform a scan job and a V4 driver to communicate with the image forming apparatus, a user interface to perform the scan job of the image forming apparatus by utilizing the user interface window provided by the metro application, if the metro application implements, a communicating interface to request and receive address information of the image forming apparatus by utilizing the V4 driver, and a controller to control the communicating interface to transmit the command to perform the scan job to the image forming apparatus based on the received address information and to receive the scan data corresponding to the command to perform the scan job.

Abstract: A host apparatus capable of sharing terminology information and a peripheral device, a method of sharing the terminology information, and a terminology information sharing system. The host apparatus includes a communication module to provide a communication interface between the host apparatus and the peripheral device, an information sharing unit to share terminology information related to a plurality of functions of the peripheral device, and a user interface unit to operate the plurality of functions of the peripheral device and to display the shared terminology information related to each of the plurality of functions. Accordingly, the peripheral device and the host apparatus use identical terminology information related to the functions of the peripheral device.

Abstract: Disclosed are a host apparatus which is connected to an image forming apparatus and a compatible function information providing method thereof. The method includes: executing the integrated administration program of the host apparatus; receiving function information on at least one image forming apparatus; storing the received function information on the image forming apparatus; determining whether the function corresponding to the stored function information on the image forming apparatus is compatible with the integrated administration program or a sub application program within the integrated administration program; and separately displaying the integrated administration program or the sub application program corresponding to a determination result.

Abstract: A scanning apparatus and a method thereof include a scanning unit scanning a document and outputting a scanned result, at least one external storage unit detachably attached to the apparatus, at least one internal storage unit, and a controller detecting an attachment state of the external storage unit and storing the scanned result in one of the external storage unit and the internal storage unit according to the attachment state of the external storage unit. The scanning unit of the scanning apparatus is combined with a user scanning unit and a user printing unit into a combination apparatus, and the scanned result is printed in a printing apparatus spaced-apart from the scanning apparatus by a distance, thereby removing cables between the scanning or printing apparatus and a personal computer.

Abstract: A file management apparatus includes a storage unit to store a binder to bind one or more files, and a controller to provide a file management window including a binder display field, and to support a function of searching for the stored binder using the file management window. Therefore, files are bound through the binder display field to manage and search for files. Accordingly, utility of binders may increase.

Abstract: A data transmission device and a method thereof. A fax driving unit converts a document into a fax data recognizable by a first multifunction machine, and creates a fax event including a fax information event which instructs to transmit the converted fax data to a second office machine and a fax number of the second office machine. A printer spooler spools the converted fax data and outputs the spooled fax data and the fax information event. A communication port transmits the spooled fax data and the fax information event to the first multifunction machine. The first multifunction machine transmits the fax data to the second multifunction machine based on the transmitted fax information event. Accordingly, data communication errors are prevented which occur between a host personal computer and a multifunction machine while transmitting the fax data.

Abstract: A scanning apparatus and a method thereof include a scanning unit scanning a document and outputting a scanned result, at least one external storage unit detachably attached to the apparatus, at least one internal storage unit, and a controller detecting an attachment state of the external storage unit and storing the scanned result in one of the external storage unit and the internal storage unit according to the attachment state of the external storage unit. The scanning unit of the scanning apparatus is combined with a user scanning unit and a user printing unit into a combination apparatus, and the scanned result is printed in a printing apparatus spaced-apart from the scanning apparatus by a distance, thereby removing cables between the scanning or printing apparatus and a personal computer.

Abstract: A user terminal apparatus to connect to an image forming apparatus having a scan function to be driven on an operating system of Windows 8™ includes a storage to store a metro application which displays a user interface window to receive a command to perform a scan job and a V4 driver to communicate with the image forming apparatus, a user interface to perform the scan job of the image forming apparatus by utilizing the user interface window provided by the metro application, if the metro application implements, a communicating interface to request and receive address information of the image forming apparatus by utilizing the V4 driver, and a controller to control the communicating interface to transmit the command to perform the scan job to the image forming apparatus based on the received address information and to receive the scan data corresponding to the command to perform the scan job.

Abstract: A user terminal apparatus to connect to an image forming apparatus and which is driven by an operating system (O/S), and which includes a storage to store a metro application to provide a user interface window including status information of the image forming apparatus and a V4 driver to communicate with the image forming apparatus, a communicating interface to receive a first status message and address information of the image forming apparatus by using the V4 driver, a controller to control the communicating interface to request a second status message that is more detailed than a first status message to the image forming apparatus by using the metro application and the address information, and a display to display at least one of the first status message and the second status message on a user interface window provided by the metro application.

Abstract: A user terminal apparatus is provided, which connects to an image forming apparatus, which is driven by an operating system (O/S, and which includes a storage to store the image forming apparatus and a metro application to perform a job. A display displays a background screen of the including a user interface (UI) area corresponding to a job option, a controller implements the metro application, if the UI area is selected, and a communication interface transmits a command to perform the job to the image forming apparatus according to the job option corresponding to the UI area, by using the metro application.

Abstract: A print controlling device is provided. The present print controlling device includes a storage unit to store information regarding software or firmware installed in an image forming apparatus, a search unit to search and identify whether there is firmware version newer than or later than that installed in the image forming apparatus using the stored firmware information, a determination unit to determine whether the searched or identified firmware of the newer or latest version is compatible with an application program installed in the print controlling device using compatibility information when firmware of the newer or latest version is identified, an interface unit to request and receive firmware of the newer or latest version from a firmware providing server according to the determination result, and an upgrade unit to upgrade the firmware of the image forming apparatus using the received firmware of the newer or latest version.

Abstract: A host apparatus connected with an image forming apparatus and a web page printing method thereof. The method of printing a displayed web page includes capturing at least one area on the displayed web page, displaying the at least one captured area in a first area disposed adjacent to the displayed web page, editing the at least one captured area displayed in the first area, and executing the at least one captured and edited area. With this, it is convenient for a user to select, edit and print a desired area from a web page.

Abstract: A host apparatus connected with an image forming apparatus and a web page printing method thereof. The method of printing a displayed web page includes capturing at least one area on the displayed web page, displaying the at least one captured area in a first area disposed adjacent to the displayed web page, editing the at least one captured area displayed in the first area, and executing the at least one captured and edited area. With this, it is convenient for a user to select, edit and print a desired area from a web page.

Abstract: A scanning apparatus and a method thereof include a scanning unit scanning a document and outputting a scanned result, at least one external storage unit detachably attached to the apparatus, at least one internal storage unit, and a controller detecting an attachment state of the external storage unit and storing the scanned result in one of the external storage unit and the internal storage unit according to the attachment state of the external storage unit. The scanning unit of the scanning apparatus is combined with a user scanning unit and a user printing unit into a combination apparatus, and the scanned result is printed in a printing apparatus spaced-apart from the scanning apparatus by a distance, thereby removing cables between the scanning or printing apparatus and a personal computer.

Abstract: A scanning apparatus and a method thereof include a scanning unit scanning a document and outputting a scanned result, at least one external storage unit detachably attached to the apparatus, at least one internal storage unit, and a controller detecting an attachment state of the external storage unit and storing the scanned result in one of the external storage unit and the internal storage unit according to the attachment state of the external storage unit. The scanning unit of the scanning apparatus is combined with a user scanning unit and a user printing unit into a combination apparatus, and the scanned result is printed in a printing apparatus spaced-apart from the scanning apparatus by a distance, thereby removing cables between the scanning or printing apparatus and a personal computer.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for uploading an image file of the apparatus to a social network service (SNS) site are provided. The method includes displaying history information on a user interface (UI) screen, which is displayed on a display unit of the apparatus, through an application executed in the apparatus, selecting an image file displayed in the history information, selecting an SNS site, and uploading the selected image file to the selected SNS site. The history information is generated by the application so as to correspond to an image file. The image file may be generated through the image scanning apparatus and uploaded to the SNS site, generated through the image scanning apparatus and not uploaded to the SNS site, or stored in a storage unit of the apparatus and uploaded to the SNS site.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of the apparatus for uploading an image file to a social network service (SNS) are provided. The apparatus uploads an image file generated by scanning, or an image file previously saved at the apparatus, using an application installed on the apparatus. The apparatus selects at least one of the image files generated by scanning at an image scanning apparatus connected to the apparatus, or previously-saved image files, and uploads the selected image file to at least one SNS site, using the application installed on the apparatus.