Abstract: This invention relates to information operation carried out between information processing apparatuses such as computer, etc. mutually connected through network such as internet, etc. More particularly, this invention relates to an information picture utilization system where there is used “information picture” in which picture information and related information for causing an operator to carry out a predetermined operation on the basis of the picture information are caused to be one handling unit, and a system for allowing notification to server carried out when processing operation based on related information included in information picture is carried out to have lifetime to thereby realize lowering of communications traffic taking place when information pictures are distributed and duplications are increased with time.

Abstract: An information management system according to the present invention provides a new communication tool and community space. An information image card which contains image data expressing a sender who sends information and related information such as a recommended URL and the e-mail address of the sender is distributed to a plurality of users. The recipient user uses the information image card as a portal tool for obtaining information by using client software in a computer, then obtains the information contained in the information image card, and carries out a function attached to the information image card. In this case, detailed information related to the information image card is monistically managed by an information image card management server and the detailed information is push-distributed to the recipient when the client software is started.

Abstract: This invention relates to information operation carried out between information processing apparatuses such as computer, etc. mutually connected through network such as internet, etc. More particularly, this invention relates to an information picture utilization system where there is used “information picture” in which picture information and related information for causing an operator to carry out a predetermined operation on the basis of the picture information are caused to be one handling unit, and a system for allowing notification to server carried out when processing operation based on related information included in information picture is carried out to have lifetime to thereby realize lowering of communications traffic taking place when information pictures are distributed and duplications are increased with time.