Patent ID: 9113005
Filing Date: 2015-08-18
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An image transmission apparatus comprising: an original document reading unit configured to read an original document, and produce image data; an operation unit configured to receive an input of a first password; a receiving unit configured to receive request information including a second password from an information processing apparatus; a control unit configured to control the original document reading unit to read the original document based on the request information, and transmit the image data to an external device; and a detection unit configured to detect the original document loaded on the original document reading unit, wherein the control unit restricts transmission of the image data to the external device if the first password does not correspond to the second password, wherein the control unit controls to switch modes of the image transmission apparatus between a first mode and a second mode, wherein the first mode represents a mode in which the control unit allows the original document reading unit to be on standby for reading the original document based on the request information, and the second mode is a mode different from the first mode, wherein the request information further includes reading condition information indicating original document reading condition, and wherein the original document reading unit reads the original document on the original document reading condition indicated by the reading condition information; and wherein the operation unit receives an instruction input to enter into the first mode, wherein, after the operation unit receives the instruction input and the detection unit detects the original document, the operation unit allows an input of the first password.