Abstract: A desired area, a desired resolution of the desired area, and a desired reduction ratio of an area other than the desired area are specified. An image data of the desired area is extracted from an image data of a document read at the desired resolution. A changed image data is created by changing the image data of the document based on the desired reduction ratio. The image data of the desired area and the changed image data are subjected to multi-page filing and saved as one file.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes an information processor that is controlled by a general-purpose operating system, and an image processor. The information processor performs a function in a category different from an image processing function performed in the image processor. As a result, a general purpose application program can be used as software for making effective use of the image processing function. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate development of the software to allow the image processing apparatus to perform the function in a category different from the image processing function performed in the image processor, in addition to the image processing function as a basic function.

Abstract: A control unit of a multifunction image forming apparatus obtains document information concerning copied documents, scanner read documents, and e-mail documents, and stores the obtained document information to a storing unit of a document storing unit. The control unit counts usage frequency concerning each document stored in the document storing unit, and stores the information as usage frequency information. The control unit has the operator, who carries out document searching, input predetermined information. The control unit matches the input information, and determines whether the operator is an authorized person concerning the searched document. In a case where it is determined that the operator is a legitimate authorized person, the control unit displays the information of the documents stored in the document storing unit, in an order of high usage frequency, to a display unit of an input operation unit, based on the usage frequency information.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a character identifying unit that performs character identification with respect to an image in an image data. A file name setting unit sets a file name of the image data based on a character or a character string obtained as a result of the character identification.

Abstract: A multifunction image forming apparatus accepts voice input of a software name by an order applicant, carries out voice recognizing processing concerning the voice data of the software name that is voice input, and stores the software name recognized by the voice recognizing processing. Then, the multifunction image forming apparatus checks whether the order applicant is a person who has the authority to order the software. In a case where it is determined that the order applicant is a person who has the authority to order, order data including the recognized software name is sent to a software management server via a network. The multifunction image forming apparatus receives data of the software from the software management server, temporarily stores it, and thereafter, reads the data of the stored software, and carries out installing of the software.

Abstract: A service providing apparatus includes an operating part that receives a usage request from outside. A sending part sends the usage request to a control processor via a network. A receiving part receives usage permission corresponding to the usage request from the control apparatus via the network. A service process part is enabled based on the usage permission and disabled upon reception of a predetermined end instruction.

Abstract: An information providing system is disclosed that includes: plural multifunctional information stations having at least printing, facsimile, and e-mailing functions; and a center server connected to the multifunctional information stations via a network. The center server receives applications, issues documents, and distributes information via the multifunctional information stations. A user can file an application and have a document issued using the multifunctional information station disposed in a convenience store.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image processing unit that sets a predetermined equal value for pixels in a color image data having red, green, and blue saturation values less than a predetermined first value. A printer engine forms an image with black for pixels that have been set with the equal value to form an image with any one of yellow, magenta, and cyan for pixels other than the pixels that have been set with the equal value.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus creates a layout image by fetching a layout with various data according to layout information that is held by a desired form which is selected from either one type or a plurality of types of forms which are registered. The image processing apparatus includes a new-form creating unit that creates new layout information and creates a new form from the new layout information; and a new-form registering unit that registers the new form.

Abstract: A desired area, a desired resolution of the desired area, and a desired reduction ratio of an area other than the desired area are specified. An image data of the desired area is extracted from an image data of a document read at the desired resolution. A changed image data is created by changing the image data of the document based on the desired reduction ratio. The image data of the desired area and the changed image data are subjected to multi-page filing and saved as one file.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a character identifying unit that performs character identification with respect to an image in an image data. A file name setting unit sets a file name of the image data based on a character or a character string obtained as a result of the character identification.

Abstract: A console section having an operation unit is connected to a console moving mechanism. When an upward and downward sliding unit of the console moving mechanism moves upon a guide rail of a support pillar, the console section moves upward or downward. When a lateral direction sliding unit moves upon a guide rail of the upward and downward sliding unit, the console section moves in the lateral direction. When a frontward and backward sliding unit moves upon a guide rail of the lateral direction sliding unit, the console section moves frontward or backward. When a rotational moving unit rotates, the console section rotates. Due to these movements, a user can operate the operation unit by moving the console section to a position at which he/she can easily use the operation unit.

Abstract: A multifunction image forming apparatus accepts voice input of a software name by an order applicant, carries out voice recognizing processing concerning the voice data of the software name that is voice input, and stores the software name recognized by the voice recognizing processing. Then, the multifunction image forming apparatus checks whether the order applicant is a person who has the authority to order the software. In a case where it is determined that the order applicant is a person who has the authority to order, order data including the recognized software name is sent to a software management server via a network. The multifunction image forming apparatus receives data of the software from the software management server, temporarily stores it, and thereafter, reads the data of the stored software, and carries out installing of the software.

Abstract: A control unit of a multifunction image forming apparatus obtains document information concerning copied documents, scanner read documents, and e-mail documents, and stores the obtained document information to a storing unit of a document storing unit. The control unit counts usage frequency concerning each document stored in the document storing unit, and stores the information as usage frequency information. The control unit has the operator, who carries out document searching, input predetermined information. The control unit matches the input information, and determines whether the operator is an authorized person concerning the searched document. In a case where it is determined that the operator is a legitimate authorized person, the control unit displays the information of the documents stored in the document storing unit, in an order of high usage frequency, to a display unit of an input operation unit, based on the usage frequency information.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes an information processor that is controlled by a general-purpose operating system, and an image processor. The information processor performs a function in a category different from an image processing function performed in the image processor. As a result, a general purpose application program can be used as software for making effective use of the image processing function. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate development of the software to allow the image processing apparatus to perform the function in a category different from the image processing function performed in the image processor, in addition to the image processing function as a basic function.