Patent ID: 7466456
Filing Date: 2008-12-16
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for transmitting read data having a scanner function, a data transmission function and a data compression function, the apparatus comprising: a document reading means for reading a document having been subjected to data processing of a predetermined content; a data compression means for compressing the data read from the document with a designated file format; a data transmission means for transmitting the compressed data to a selectable destination; and a transmission capacity limitation confirmation means for confirming a limitation on a transmission capacity set for each data transmission means, said transmission capacity limitation confirmation means having a function of transmitting the read data to a designated destination via a designated data transmission means when it is confirmed that a data volume compressed for transmission falls within the limited range of transmission capacity set for said data transmission means, wherein said transmission capacity limitation confirmation means comprises a function of determining whether a plurality of other data transmission means different from the initially designated data transmission means are set up when it is confirmed that said data volume compressed for transmission exceeds the limited range of transmission capacity set for said data transmission means; a function of determining whether said other data transmission means is capable of transmitting data with larger transmission volume than the initially designated data transmission means; a function of determining whether said data volume compressed for transmission falls within the limited range of transmission capacity set for said other data transmission means when said other data transmission means is capable of transmitting data with larger transmission volume than the initially designated data transmission means; and a function of transmitting the read data to a set designation via said other data transmission means different from the initially designated data transmission means when it is determined that said data volume compressed for transmission falls within the limited range of transmission capacity set for said other data transmission means.