Patent ID: 6163800
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: H04L,H04N

Abstract:
A data processing apparatus which performs a data process via a local area network (LAN) and a communication line other than the LAN, comprising:reception means for receiving a data designated to a plurality of receivers, from a transmission side via the communication line;notification means for notifying the plurality of receivers on the LAN that said reception means received the data;transmission means for transmitting information representing a notification result by said notification means, to the transmission side from which the data received by said reception means was transmitted via the communication line;setting means for setting a time to permit a transmission of the information representing the notification result by said notification means;determining means for determining whether or not the time set by said setting means has been reached; andcontrol means for causing said transmission means to transmit the information representing the notification result by said notification means via the communication line, in a case where said determining means determines that the time set by said setting means has been reached, wherein said control means causes said transmission means to transmit the information concerning receivers to which the notification by said notification means was successful among the plurality of receivers designated by the transmission side until it is determined by said determining means that the time set by said setting means has been reached.