Abstract: A method for loading a program module in an operating system is provided. An application program is launched and at least one main program module thereof is loaded in an operating system. Executing the application program, and checking if one program module thereof to be executed has been loaded. When the program module has not yet been loaded, the program module is loaded in the operating system, and the time of execution thereof is recorded in an execution frequency record of the program modules used corresponding to the application program.

Abstract: A method for loading a program module in an operating system is provided. An application program is launched and at least one main program module thereof is loaded in an operating system. Executing the application program, and checking if one program module thereof to be executed has been loaded. When the program module has not yet been loaded, the program module is loaded in the operating system, and the time of execution thereof is recorded in an execution frequency record of the program modules used corresponding to the application program.

Abstract: A system and method employed for communications between a computer system and a peripheral device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the computer system downloads real-time information such as e-mail address books or fax number books to the peripheral device, e.g., a scanner, if the connection between them is successfully established. The scanner shows the real-time information listed in a LCD to provide references to an individual, whereas the individual may select one, e.g., an e-mail address or a fax number, from the shown list. An individual may activate e-mail or facsimile functions by pressing associated buttons when completing selections. The scanner activates associate scan operations to derive scanned images by scanning document sheets and then forwards the scanned images to the computer system for further manipulation. The computer system finally activates associated application to fax or e-mail the scanned images to destinations indicated by the individual.