Patent ID: 8064074
Filing Date: 2011-11-22
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An image reading apparatus arranged to use, via a network, at least a first external service and a second external service, each of which provides a service for processing image data generated in the image reading apparatus, the image reading apparatus comprising: an image reading unit configured to read an image on an original document and generate digital image data corresponding to the read image; an input unit configured to input a first password for an operator of the image reading apparatus; an authentication unit configured to authenticate the operator based on the first password input by the input unit; an acquiring unit configured to acquire, when the authentication by the authentication unit succeeds, personalized service information which is associated with a first ID of the authenticated operator, the personalized service information including at least first setting information which contains a second ID and a second password for the first external service, and second setting information which contains a third ID and a third password for the second external service; and a transmitting unit configured to transmit the second ID, the second password, and the generated digital image data to the first external service in a case where the first external service is selected, and to transmit the third ID, the third password, and the generated digital image data to the second external service in a case where the second external service is selected.