Abstract: An image forming system includes a first storage unit that stores identification information and storage information with the identification information mapped to the storage information, the identification information identifying a user, the storage information indicating a storage location where image data corresponding to the identification information is stored, an identifying unit that, in response to the identification information input by the user, identifies the storage location indicated by the storage information stored on the first storage unit with the identification information mapped thereto, a retrieval unit that retrieves, from the storage location identified by the identifying unit, the image data corresponding to the identification information, and an image forming unit that forms an image responsive to the image data retrieved by the retrieval unit.

Abstract: An image forming system includes a first storage unit that stores identification information and storage information with the identification information mapped to the storage information, the identification information identifying a user, the storage information indicating a storage location where image data corresponding to the identification information is stored, an identifying unit that, in response to the identification information input by the user, identifies the storage location indicated by the storage information stored on the first storage unit with the identification information mapped thereto, a retrieval unit that retrieves, from the storage location identified by the identifying unit, the image data corresponding to the identification information, and an image forming unit that forms an image responsive to the image data retrieved by the retrieval unit.

Abstract: A linking information making device including a service list acquisition unit which acquires a service list expressing services which execute predetermined processing of document data; an interface information acquisition unit which individually acquires pieces of interface information from service processing devices respectively providing the services expressed in the service list which has been acquired by the service list acquisition unit; and a linking information making unit which makes linking information to link services provided by the respective service processing devices, based on the interface information which has been acquired by the interface information acquisition unit.

Abstract: An instruction sheet making section of an instruction sheet editor displays on a GUI icons of services capable of being executed by using a service list sent from a service search server. Further, the instruction sheet making section also displays logic icons of linking processing patterns of the respective services. An instruction sheet making section combines the services provided by one or more service processing sections and makes an instruction sheet, by using service icons and logic icons selected by a user, while referring to and utilizing I/F information sent by the service processing section. Therefore, it is possible to easily combine the services capable of being executed on a network and produce a workflow.

Abstract: The present invention updates only necessary information alone, while decreasing the user's load of operation, without executing complex processing. A service-retrieving server searches for a FAX service that is currently available. A concentrated-management section displays on a GUI the searched result of the service-retrieving server. And the management section collectively updates a FAX number table that is commonly used by a respective one of the service-processing devices that appear in a FAX service list.

Abstract: An instruction sheet making section of an instruction sheet editor displays on a GUI icons of services capable of being executed by using a service list sent from a service search server. Further, the instruction sheet making section also displays logic icons of linking processing patterns of the respective services. An instruction sheet making section combines the services provided by one or more service processing sections and makes an instruction sheet, by using service icons and logic icons selected by a user, while referring to and utilizing I/F information sent by the service processing section. Therefore, it is possible to easily combine the services capable of being executed on a network and produce a workflow.

Abstract: A linking information making device including a service list acquisition unit which acquires a service list expressing services which execute predetermined processing of document data; an interface information acquisition unit which individually acquires pieces of interface information from service processing devices respectively providing the services expressed in the service list which has been acquired by the service list acquisition unit; and a linking information making unit which makes linking information to link services provided by the respective service processing devices, based on the interface information which has been acquired by the interface information acquisition unit.

Abstract: A linking processing device includes a receiver and a controller. The receiver receives instruction information including a control content for linking and performing processing, on a network, of a plurality of services that each perform predetermined process of document data. The controller issues a request to each of the services for processing a document as a processing object, on the basis of the control content contained in the instruction information received by the receiver.

Abstract: When a user selects a job order, a job-order analysis section analyzes the job order and supplies required information to a UI generation section and a parameter management section. Data of a scanning operation screen which has been stored beforehand is read out in the UI generation section for a “scan” operation described in the job order, as a type is “scan” indicating a function which has been provided in a multiple function device beforehand. Moreover, the parameter value of “color” on the scanning operation screen is set as “true” in the UI generation section, as the default value of “color” in the job order is “true”. A control panel displays the scanning operation screen generated in the UI generation section.

Abstract: In a key registering mode, a freely set key table is produced which correlates operation key information representing a function of a specified key and area information representing an arbitrarily selected area of a coordinate input surface of a coordinate input device. A key name of the registered operation key may further be registered in the freely set key table.

Abstract: A single key input system for an apparatus such as a facsimile machine having a plurality of operations. A set sequence of functions each of which would normally require the entering of a separate key may be executed by a single key. A coordinate input unit has operator designatable areas. The set sequence of operations is programmed into the apparatus and executed by indicating a designated area. Therefore, the operator can both create a set sequence of functions which are executable through a single key and can designate the location of that key.

Abstract: A facsimile system includes an image memory for temporarily storing image data, where the system detects identification data of a counterpart station, the identification data being received together with image data from the counterpart station, stores the identification data of specific counterpart stations, searches the identification data detected from among the identification data stored in the identification data storage, detects a remaining memory capacity in the image memory, and judges whether storage of the image data in the image memory is permitted or prohibited based on a result of the searching and a result of the detection of the remaining memory capacity.

Abstract: An indication input system for use in with facsimile machines and similar devices. The input system having a coordinate input device which displays an organizational chart expressing the relationship of a plurality of functions, and registers the coordinates of a point when indicated on the organizational chart, a memory for storing a data table including the plurality of functions, a plurality of key domains which define the coordinate boundary of each function, and related data which defines the relationship between the plurality of functions as expressed on said organizational chart, and a controller which determines which functions have been selected when a point is indicated on the coordinate input means, and sequentially effects the execution of the selected functions and the functions related to the selected functions.

Abstract: A facsimile system comprises: an image memory for storing received image data and image data to be transmitted; means for detecting a remaining memory capacity in the image memory; means for storing document data of each of the received image data and the image data to be transmitted; means for enciphering at least a part of image data stored in the image memory upon detection of an insufficient remaining memory capacity by the remaining memory capacity detection means; means for recording the enciphered image data on a recording sheet together with the document data thereof; means for reading the recorded enciphered image data; and means for deciphering the read enciphered image data.

Abstract: A filing system scans original documents and converts the information on the documents into picture information which is then condensed and stored in a file storage block. If an index for the files is specified, an index of the picture information is stored in a file image memory having a plurality of fixed memory areas. Coordinates of an area of the original document enclosing the picture information on the original document can be specified, and tables in memory indicate the correspondence between specified areas, the corresponding fixed memory areas in the file image memory, and the addresses of the corresponding stored files. To retrieve the files, an operator can either press certain areas on a document with a stylus pen, provide an identifier of the files, or place marks on an index document prepared by the filing system.

Abstract: Disclosed is an information processing system such as a work station, a personal computer system or the like. The information processing system includes an identification information input unit for inputting identification information on manuscript information to be processed, an encoding unit for encoding the manuscript information, a recording unit for recording the encoded manuscript information together with the identification information thereof, a read unit for reading the encoded manuscript information recorded, and a reconstruct unit for reconstructing the encoded manuscript information read.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing and utilizing sheets of manuals containing data corresponding to operating procedures for electronic devices. Data related to an electronic device is input into the production portion and stored in the apparatus. Relevant area data and character code strings are converted to frame and image data, which is combined and printed onto a manual sheet. The printed data, which corresponds to the desired operating procedure, can then be read into the utilization portion of the device. The data is matched with corresponding function data, which is read out to operate the electronic device in accordance with the operating procedures.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus having an automatic facsimile/telephone switching function, comprises detecting unit for detecting a high layer compatibility included in a setup message of an ISDN and control unit for immediately connecting the facsimile apparatus to a distant station when the high layer compatibility is indicating a facsimile apparatus. Thereby, in the case where the high layer compatibility is FAX, the FAX is immediately connected to the telephone line. Hence, the waste of time and wasteful bell sound can be eliminated.

Abstract: An amount of an expendable supply, e.g., recording sheets, of a facsimile machine consumed in each reception of transmission is detected, and accumulated/stored for each user based on a sub-address included in a SETUP sent from a caller. Consumption amounts of a plurality of expendable supplies may be detected and accumulated/stored for each item of the supplies.

Abstract: An image forming system includes a first storage unit that stores identification information and storage information with the identification information mapped to the storage information, the identification information identifying a user, the storage information indicating a storage location where image data corresponding to the identification information is stored, an identifying unit that, in response to the identification information input by the user, identifies the storage location indicated by the storage information stored on the first storage unit with the identification information mapped thereto, a retrieval unit that retrieves, from the storage location identified by the identifying unit, the image data corresponding to the identification information, and an image forming unit that forms an image responsive to the image data retrieved by the retrieval unit.