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Data processor and data transfer method

  • US 5,522,041 A
  • Filed: 12/14/1993
  • Issued: 05/28/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A data processor for transferring image data stored in image data storing means to an external apparatus, comprising:

  • means for storing information concerning characteristics of an image and information concerning an external apparatus at a transfer destination;

    means for associating said information concerning characteristics of the image with said information concerning the external apparatus at the transfer destination and judging type of conversion required for destination and judging type of conversion required for transfer of image data;

    means for converting stored image data in accordance with the type of conversion judged;

    cost management means for storing processing time needed to carry out conversion required for transfer of image data in said data processor and processing time needed to carry out conversion required for transfer of image data in said external apparatus at the transfer destination; and

    means for judging, by referring to said cost management means, which of said data processor and said external apparatus at the transfer destination should carry out conversion required for transfer of image data.

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