Patent ID: 7146411
Filing Date: 2006-12-05
Classification: H04L,H04N

Abstract:
1. An image input system in which at least first and second information processing apparatuses are connected via a network, comprising: first control means in the first information processing apparatus controlling a first image input device connected to the first information processing apparatus; determination means for determining whether the image input device is locally connected to the first information processing apparatus or is connected via the network to the first information processing apparatus; and receiving means for receiving image data in a batch transfer mode from the image input device when the determination means determines that the image input device is locally connected to the first information processing apparatus, and for receiving image data in a sequential transfer mode input by the image input device, via an external apparatus connected to the image input device, parallel to an input process at the image input device when the determination means determines that the image input device is connected to the first information processing apparatus via the network.