Abstract: A printer periodically sends a request inquiry command “Interrupt In” to a digital camera at a high rate. The digital camera returns a printer status request, a print request, a print cancel request, etc., to the printer as a reply to “Interrupt In.” The camera operates as a usual storage class USB device for the printer except that the camera performs the described operation. Therefore, the printer makes a search for a directory in the camera and reads an image file, a print page layout file, etc., required for print on its own initiative.

Abstract: A printer periodically sends a request inquiry command “Interrupt In” to a digital camera at a high rate. The digital camera returns a printer status request, a print request, a print cancel request, etc., to the printer as a reply to “Interrupt In.” The camera operates as a usual storage class USB device for the printer except that the camera performs the described operation. Therefore, the printer makes a search for a directory in the camera and reads an image file, a print page layout file, etc., required for print on its own initiative.

Abstract: An image processing method is performed by an image supply device storing image data and an image output device performing image processing with respect to the image data, which are connected via a communication path through which the image data is communicated. A control information item including a script for image processing, which is described by a markup language, is communicated between the image supply device and the image output device. The image data is transmitted to the image output device, based on the script.

Abstract: Each of setting items in print setting when image data held in a digital camera is printed by a printer is provided with an option of “Depend on printer setting”. When print setting data received by the printer contains a setting item of “Depend on printer setting”, concerning this setting item, the printer prints the image data based on the designation set in and registered with this printer at this point in time. Consequently, it is possible to increase user-friendliness regarding print setting at the time of printing of the image data in the digital camera, and increase the efficiency of product design work of digital camera manufacturers.

Abstract: The printer according to the present invention comprises: a plurality of interfaces for respectively accessing a plurality of storage media having subject data to be printed stored therein; an exclusive controlling element for determining, when access can be made to storage media loaded in two or more interfaces out of the plurality of interfaces, one interface out of the two or more interfaces as a valid interface; an image processing element for reading subject data to be printed from a storage medium loaded in the valid interface determined by the exclusive controlling element; and a printing processing element for printing the subject data that was read by the image processing element. Thus, it is possible to provide a printer having great versatility so that various kinds of storage media can be used therewith and having great usability for individual users.

Abstract: It is generated a control information item including a script for the image processing which is described by a markup language. The control information item is communicated between an image supply device and an image output device connected via a communication path. A control protocol for communicating the control information item is interpreted by a first entity which executes processing for a first hierarchic layer of a communication protocol. A management protocol for managing an image data file including the image data is interpreted by a second entity which executes processing for a second hierarchic layer of the communication protocol which is lower than the first hierarchic layer. A physical layer of the communication path is controlled by a third entity which executes processing for a third hierarchic layer of the communication protocol which is lower than the second hierarchic layer. A command in the control information item is translated between the control protocol and the management protocol.

Abstract: At one of an image supply device storing image data and an image output device performing image processing with respect to the image data which are connected via a communication path through which the image data is communicated, one of a text command described by a markup language and a binary command described by a binary is selected as a command including a control information item for the image processing. From one of the image supply device and the image output device to the other, the selected one of the text command and the binary command is transmitted. At the other one of the image supply device and the image output device, it is performed processing specified by the control information included in the selected one of the text command and the binary command.

Abstract: An image processing method is performed by an image supply device storing image data and an image output device performing image processing with respect to the image data, which are connected via a communication path through which the image data is communicated. A control information item including a script for image processing, which is described by a markup language, is communicated between the image supply device and the image output device. The image data is transmitted to the image output device, based on the script.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention, where image file(s) are sent directly to printer(s) from digital camera(s) or other such peripheral equipment and printing of same is automatically carried out thereat, to cause reprinting to be properly carried out following printing error(s). Camera(s) 10 and printer(s) 20 support DPOF printing, it being possible to instruct printer(s) 20 to print image file(s) from camera(s) 10 without use of intervening personal computer(s) or the like. Printer(s) 20 monitor print status(es), creating job status information for object(s) (image file(s)) currently being printed and communicating same to camera(s) 10. Camera(s) 10 save job status information, overwriting as necessary such that the most recent job status information is retained. In the event that printing is resumed following interruption of printing due to paper jam(s) or the like, job status information and DPOF script file(s) are sent from camera(s) 10 to printer(s) 20.

Abstract: Each of setting items in print setting when image data held in a digital camera is printed by a printer is provided with an option of “Depend on printer setting”. When print setting data received by the printer contains a setting item of “Depend on printer setting”, concerning this setting item, the printer prints the image data based on the designation set in and registered with this printer at this point in time. Consequently, it is possible to increase user-friendliness regarding print setting at the time of printing of the image data in the digital camera, and increase the efficiency of product design work of digital camera manufacturers.

Abstract: A printer periodically sends a request inquiry command “Interrupt In” to a digital camera at a high rate. The digital camera returns a printer status request, a print request, a print cancel request, etc., to the printer as a reply to “Interrupt In.” The camera operates as a usual storage class USB device for the printer except that the camera performs the described operation. Therefore, the printer makes a search for a directory in the camera and reads an image file, a print page layout file, etc., required for print on its own initiative.

Abstract: Multifunction printers (20, 30) each holding a card reader (26, 36) and a printer (24, 34) in a common housing are connected to a host computer (10) via USB hubs (22, 32). Then, the host computer 10 can recognize the card readers (26, 36) and the printers (24, 34) as independent devices from one another. Therefore, the host computer (10) can utilize the card readers (26, 36) and the printers (24, 34) as independent devices, respectively.

Abstract: The printer according to the present invention comprises: a plurality of interfaces for respectively accessing a plurality of storage media having subject data to be printed stored therein; an exclusive controlling element for determining, when access can be made to storage media loaded in two or more interfaces out of the plurality of interfaces, one interface out of the two or more interfaces as a valid interface; an image processing element for reading subject data to be printed from a storage medium loaded in the valid interface determined by the exclusive controlling element; and a printing processing element for printing the subject data that was read by the image processing element. Thus, it is possible to provide a printer having great versatility so that various kinds of storage media can be used therewith and having great usability for individual users.

Abstract: When a user presses a menu button, a digital camera displays a menu screen to perform setting when image data held in the digital camera is transmitted to an image data receiving device such as a printer, a projector, or a backup storage. In the display of the menu screen, the digital camera selects and changes menu contents according to the kind of an image data receiving device to which the digital camera is connected. Consequently, user-friendliness regarding setting when the image data in the digital camera is transmitted to the image data receiving device increases.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention, when extracting arbitrary region(s) from image(s) taken with a digital camera or the like and printing same, to make it possible to carry out borderless printing.

Abstract: At one of an image supply device storing image data and an image output device performing image processing with respect to the image data which are connected via a communication path through which the image data is communicated, one of a text command described by a markup language and a binary command described by a binary is selected as a command including a control information item for the image processing. From one of the image supply device and the image output device to the other, the selected one of the text command and the binary command is transmitted. At the other one of the image supply device and the image output device, it is performed processing specified by the control information included in the selected one of the text command and the binary command.

Abstract: An image processing method is performed by an image supply device storing image data and an image output device performing image processing with respect to the image data, which are connected via a communication path through which the image data is communicated. A control information item including a script for image processing, which is described by a markup language, is communicated between the image supply device and the image output device. The image data is transmitted to the image output device, based on the script.

Abstract: An image processing method is performed by an image supply device storing image data and an image output device performing image processing with respect to the image data which are connected via a communication path through which the image data is communicated. It is confirmed whether an extended function for a predetermined function is valid in both of the image supply device and the image output device. It is generated a control information item including a script for image processing which is described by a markup language, in a case where it is confirmed the extended function is valid. The control information item is communicated between the image supply device and the image output device. An extension tag corresponding to the extended function is inserted into the script while remaining an existing tag corresponding to the predetermined function.

Abstract: It is generated a control information item including a script for the image processing which is described by a markup language. The control information item is communicated between an image supply device and an image output device connected via a communication path. A control protocol for communicating the control information item is interpreted by a first entity which executes processing for a first hierarchic layer of a communication protocol. A management protocol for managing an image data file including the image data is interpreted by a second entity which executes processing for a second hierarchic layer of the communication protocol which is lower than the first hierarchic layer. A physical layer of the communication path is controlled by a third entity which executes processing for a third hierarchic layer of the communication protocol which is lower than the second hierarchic layer A command in the control information item is translated between the control protocol and the management protocol.