Abstract: A work flow execution system in which a plurality of processing apparatuses executes a work flow in cooperation with each other includes a starting processing apparatus which reads a flow file and determines whether a processing apparatus including a sleep function exists in a subsequent work flow. When the processing apparatus including the sleep function exists, a command to return the sleep function when a command executed by the starting processing apparatus is received is registered to the processing apparatus including the sleep function. When the starting processing apparatus receives a command which coincides with the registered return command, the sleep mode is returned to a normal operating mode.

Abstract: An object of this invention is to allow a user to easily and simply designate or input an image serving as a document search key. That is, a search apparatus reads a document image (S7001) to obtain image data, extracts an image region in the image data (S7004), and displays, on display means, a list of images corresponding to the extracted image regions (S7008). When a user selects at least one of the images displayed in the list via an input means (S7009), the search is executed by using the selected image as a search key (S7010).

Abstract: An image processing apparatus, which can communicate with an external apparatus that provides WEB information, is provided. The apparatus comprises a storage unit configured to store a plurality of flow files that describe process contents of processes to be executed by the image processing apparatus, and an execution order; an acquisition unit configured to acquire WEB information from the external apparatus; a display unit configured to display a window based on the acquired WEB information; a selecting unit configured to select a flow file to be executed for the WEB information acquired by the acquisition unit; a processing unit configured to generate image data based on execution of the selected flow file; a storing unit configured to store the image generated data; and a transmission unit configured to transmit the image data stored in the storing unit to the external apparatus in accordance with a transmission instruction.

Abstract: In a system that realizes a workflow by a plurality of devices (workflow execution apparatuses) while cooperating with one another in serverless environment, the system enables search for a file used in the workflow, even if a file name used in the workflow of each device is changed.

Abstract: When an error occurs while a job flow including a plurality of steps is executed, an electronic signature is added to image data processed at a step that has already been performed, and the image data to which the electronic signature is added is stored. At that time, an electronic certificate expiring at the same date as the expiration date of the job flow is generated and added to the electronic signature. Before restarting execution of the job flow where the error occurred, the electronic signature added to the image data is verified and a user is notified of the verification result. A determination is then made whether execution of the job flow where the error occurred should be restarted according to an operation performed by the user in response to the notification.

Abstract: A work flow execution system in which a plurality of processing apparatuses executes a work flow in cooperation with each other includes a starting processing apparatus which reads a flow file and determines whether a processing apparatus including a sleep function exists in a subsequent work flow. When the processing apparatus including the sleep function exists, a command to return the sleep function when a command executed by the starting processing apparatus is received is registered to the processing apparatus including the sleep function. When the starting processing apparatus receives a command which coincides with the registered return command, the sleep mode is returned to a normal operating mode.

Abstract: In a system that realizes a workflow by a plurality of devices (workflow execution apparatuses) while cooperating with one another in serverless environment, the system enables search for a file used in the workflow, even if a file name used in the workflow of each device is changed.

Abstract: A signature verification apparatus includes a determining unit configured to determine a type of a signature affixed to a document file, a first generating unit configured to, when the determining unit determines that the signature is of a first type, check the validity of a certificate contained in the signature, detect whether the document file has been tampered with based on the signature, and generate a first verification result indicating whether the signature is valid based on the check and the detection, and a second generating unit configured to, when the determining unit determines that the signature is of a second type, without checking the validity of a certificate contained in the signature, detect whether the document file has been tampered with based on the signature, and generate a second verification result indicating whether the signature is valid based on the detection.

Abstract: An apparatus uninstalling a target application includes a processing unit configured to move user generated data from a user-generated-data storage area managed by the target application to be installed to a user-generated-data storage area managed by another application that is installed.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus, which can communicate with an external apparatus that provides WEB information, is provided. The apparatus comprises a storage unit configured to store a plurality of flow files that describe process contents of processes to be executed by the image processing apparatus, and an execution order; an acquisition unit configured to acquire WEB information from the external apparatus; a display unit configured to display a window based on the acquired WEB information; a selecting unit configured to select a flow file to be executed for the WEB information acquired by the acquisition unit; a processing unit configured to generate image data based on execution of the selected flow file; a storing unit configured to store the image generated data; and a transmission unit configured to transmit the image data stored in the storing unit to the external apparatus in accordance with a transmission instruction.

Abstract: A document registration system, for registering a document image transmitted from an external device by a push technique in a document management system without any labor, acquires document image data transmitted from the external device by the push technique, automatically executes recognition processing of the acquired document image data; and automatically registers the document image data in the document management system together with a result of the recognition as an index.

Abstract: When an error occurs while a job flow including a plurality of steps is executed, an electronic signature is added to image data processed at a step that has already been performed, and the image data to which the electronic signature is added is stored. At that time, an electronic certificate expiring at the same date as the expiration date of the job flow is generated and added to the electronic signature. Before restarting execution of the job flow where the error occurred, the electronic signature added to the image data is verified and a user is notified of the verification result. A determination is then made whether execution of the job flow where the error occurred should be restarted according to an operation performed by the user in response to the notification.

Abstract: A document search apparatus causes a plurality of document management systems to execute a document search in parallel. The document search apparatus comprises a sending unit which sends a first query regarding a first search condition which is input to each of the plurality of document management systems, and a receiving unit which receives a result of the search from each document management system for the first query. In particular, the document search apparatus comprises a search control unit which causes the sending unit to send a second query for requesting search refinement for the first query to each document management system before receiving the results of the search from all the document management systems and after receiving the results of the search from at least one document management system of said plurality of document management systems.

Abstract: An object of this invention is to allow a user to easily and simply designate or input an image serving as a document search key. That is, a search apparatus reads a document image (S7001) to obtain image data, extracts an image region in the image data (S7004), and displays, on display means, a list of images corresponding to the extracted image regions (S7008). When a user selects at least one of the images displayed in the list via an input means (S7009), the search is executed by using the selected image as a search key (S7010).

Abstract: An encrypted data sharing system that is capable of increasing the security of data without sacrificing the convenience of having the data shared. A client site (A) 102 is connected to a data warehouse server (data management server) 101 via a communication network, and can register data encrypted using a predetermined encryption key in the data warehouse server 101. A client site (B) 103 is connected to the data warehouse server 101 via the communication network, and can refer to the encrypted data registered in the data warehouse server 101.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus includes a connection unit for connecting a plurality of terminals, a storage unit for storing respective processing abilities of the plurality of terminals, a reception unit for receiving data via a line, a converting unit for converting the data received by the reception unit in accordance with the processing abilities stored in the storage unit, and a transfer unit for transferring the data converted by the converting unit to one of the plurality of terminals via the connection unit. A method of controlling a data processing apparatus capable of connecting a plurality of terminals, includes the steps of storing respective processing abilities of the plurality of terminals, receiving data via a line, converting the received data in accordance with the stored processing abilities, and transferring the converted data to one of the plurality of terminals.

Abstract: A document registration system, for registering a document image transmitted from an external device by a push technique in a document management system without any labor, acquires document image data transmitted from the external device by the push technique, automatically executes recognition processing of the acquired document image data; and automatically registers the document image data in the document management system together with a result of the recognition as an index.

Abstract: A data communication apparatus such as a facsimile is constructed by a communication unit to transmit and receive data, an output unit such as a printer to output the data received by the communication unit, and a connection unit such as an LAN to connect one or more external apparatuses. Data of an output-capable ability of the output unit and data of an output-capable ability of the external apparatus connected through the connection unit are notified to a communication apparatus on the partner side by the communication unit. The ability data indicates an image size and a resolution of image data that can be outputted by the output unit and/or the external apparatus. The data communication apparatus also has a transfer unit to transfer the data received by the communication unit to the external apparatus connected to the LAN. When the image size and resolution of the received image data exceed the output-capable ability of the output unit, the transfer unit transfers the received data.

Abstract: An apparatus capable of forming both color and monochrome images is disclosed which when a document containing a color page is received while a memory reception mode is set, i.e., while the received document is controlled not to be output, (1) all pages of this received document only are output, (2) only color pages of this document are output, (3) all pages of this document only are transferred to an external apparatus, or (4) only color pages of this document are transferred to the external apparatus, in order for an image memory to be prevented from being made full and entering a reception disable state.

Abstract: An operation unit for electronic equipment can confirm invalid keys and items of in-setting and after-setting. The operation unit performs a function visually displayed on a button portion on a touch panel, arranged on a portion of the display on the screen as a button portion, and includes a method for changing the display assignment of a button which is not functioning.