Patent ID: 6342954
Filing Date: 2002-01-29
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
An image information processor comprising:storage means for storing a plurality of electronic document files; image superimposing and outputting means for superimposing identification information of an electronic document file stored in the storage means on image information of a specific page of the electronic document file, and providing a superimposed image; readout means for reading the superimposed image, reading the identification information included in the superimposed image, and reading the electronic document file from the storage means; communication means for transmitting and receiving the electronic document file according to a format; transmission error message generating and outputting means for providing a medium showing a transmission error message when a transmission error occurs during transmission of the electronic document file and adding at least the identification information for identifying the electronic document file on the medium; and re-transmission control means for, when re-transmission according to the format is directed, causing the communication means to re-transmit the electronic document file whose transmission resulted in error by using the identification information added to the generated medium and receiver information for identifying a receiver of said electronic document file whose transmission resulted in error.