Information processing apparatus, information equipment, information processing system, automatic backup method, data transmission and reception method, automatic backup program, data transmission and reception program, and record medium having the programs recorded thereon
First Claim
1. An information processing apparatus capable of exchanging data with other information equipment, comprising:
- detection means for detecting whether connection is established with said other information equipment;
decision means for deciding the start of automatic backup;
reception means for receiving backup data from said other information equipment; and
storage means which, when said detection means detect connection with other information equipment, store backup data received from said other information equipment as a result of the start of automatic backup.
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Abstract
A PC is comprised of a processing device 1 which performs processings such as converting manipulated data into a human-comprehensible format or data updating according to entered information, a display device 3 which presents information such as images and sounds to the user, a storage device 4 which stores data temporarily converted into information such as data to be handled, images and sounds, and a connection device 5 which establishes connection with other PCs and PDAs via a connection medium such as the Internet or a USB cable. This configuration allows transfer of application data by a program capable of manipulating such data after its conversion into basic data and allows application data to be manipulated (worked with) even on PDAs lacking means for directly handling application data.
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91 Claims
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1. An information processing apparatus capable of exchanging data with other information equipment, comprising:
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detection means for detecting whether connection is established with said other information equipment;
decision means for deciding the start of automatic backup;
reception means for receiving backup data from said other information equipment; and
storage means which, when said detection means detect connection with other information equipment, store backup data received from said other information equipment as a result of the start of automatic backup. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An information processing apparatus capable of transmitting image data to other information equipment, comprising:
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extraction means for extracting on-screen image data; and
transmission means for converting extracted image data into a format manipulatable by said other information equipment and transmitting the converted image data to said other information equipment. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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17. An information processing apparatus capable of transmitting image data to other information equipment, comprising:
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selection means for selecting a piece of image data from among a plurality of pieces of image data displayed on the display screen;
image data extraction means for extracting the selected piece of image data; and
transmission means for converting extracted image data into a format manipulatable by said other information equipment and transmitting the converted image data to said other information equipment.
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18. An information processing apparatus capable of transmitting image data to other information equipment, comprising:
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area specification means for specifying a display screen area from which image data is to be extracted;
image data extraction means for extracting the specified area of image data; and
transmission means for converting extracted image data into a format manipulatable by said other information equipment and transmitting the converted image data to said other information equipment. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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45. An information processing apparatus capable of transmitting text data to other information equipment, comprising:
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text data extraction means for extracting text data from display screen'"'"'s on-screen data;
text data storage means for storing extracted text data; and
transmission means for extracting text data by said text data extraction means through selection of said display screen'"'"'s on-screen data, storing the text data on said text data storage means and transmitting the text data to said other information equipment. - View Dependent Claims (47, 48, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57)
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46. An information processing apparatus capable of transmitting text data to other information equipment, comprising:
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area specification means for specifying an area of on-screen data from which text data is to be extracted;
text data extraction means for extracting text data from the specified area of on-screen data;
text data storage means for storing extracted text data; and
transmission means for extracting text data by said text data extraction means through specification of an area of said on-screen data by said area specification means, storing the text data on said text data storage means and transmitting the text data to said other information equipment. - View Dependent Claims (49, 50)
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58. Other information equipment capable of receiving image data transmitted from an information processing apparatus after conversion into a manipulatable format, comprising:
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reception means for receiving said image data;
storage means for storing image data received by said reception means;
detection means for detecting reception of image data by said reception means; and
display means for displaying image data detected by said detection means. - View Dependent Claims (59, 60, 61)
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62. Other information equipment capable of receiving text data transmitted from an information processing apparatus, comprising:
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reception means for receiving said text data;
storage means for storing text data received by said reception means;
detection means for detecting reception of text data by said reception means; and
display means for displaying text data detected by said detection means. - View Dependent Claims (63)
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64. An information processing system allowing other information equipment and an information processing apparatus to exchange data with each other, wherein
said information processing apparatus comprises detection means for detecting whether connection is established with other information equipment; - decision means for deciding the start of automatic backup;
reception means for receiving backup data from said other information equipment;
storage means for storing backup data received from said other information equipment as a result of the start of automatic backup when said detection means detect connection with other information equipment; and
transmission means for transmitting stored backup data to said other information equipment, for restoration, and whereinsaid other information equipment halts all processing functions other than restoration during restoration of said backup data.
- decision means for deciding the start of automatic backup;
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65. An information processing system comprised of an information processing apparatus and other information equipment capable of receiving image data transmitted from said information processing apparatus after conversion into a manipulatable format, wherein
said other information equipment comprises instruction means for instructing said information processing apparatus to receive said image data, and wherein said information processing apparatus comprises transmission means for transmitting said image data to said other information equipment based on the instruction from said instruction means.
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66. An information processing system comprised of an information processing apparatus and other information equipment capable of receiving text data transmitted from this information processing apparatus, wherein
said other information equipment comprises instruction means for instructing said information processing apparatus to receive said text data, and wherein said information processing apparatus comprises transmission means for transmitting said text data to said other information equipment based on the instruction from said instruction means.
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67. An automatic backup method effected in an information processing apparatus capable of exchanging data with other information equipment, comprising the steps of:
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detecting whether connection is established with said other information equipment;
deciding the start of automatic backup;
receiving backup data from said other information equipment when automatic backup starts; and
storing received backup data on storage means.
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68. A data transmission method for transmitting image data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, comprising the steps of:
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extracting image data from the display screen in response to a transmission request;
converting extracted image data into a format manipulatable by other information equipment; and
transmitting converted text data.
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69. A data transmission method for transmitting image data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, comprising the steps of:
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selecting a piece of image data from among a plurality of pieces of image data displayed on the display screen in response to a transmission request;
extracting the selected piece of image data;
converting extracted image data into a format manipulatable by other information equipment; and
transmitting converted image data.
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70. A data transmission method for transmitting image data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, comprising the steps of:
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specifying a display screen area from which image data is to be extracted in response to a transmission request;
extracting the specified area of image data;
converting extracted image data into a format manipulatable by other information equipment; and
transmitting converted image data.
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71. A data transmission method for transmitting image data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, comprising the steps of:
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specifying a display screen area from which image data is to be extracted;
extracting the specified area of image data and converting extracted image data into a format manipulatable by other information equipment;
storing converted image data on image data storage means; and
reading image data stored on image data storage means and transmitting the image data to other information equipment in response to a transmission request.
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72. A data transmission method for transmitting image data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, comprising the steps of:
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extracting image data from the display screen and converting extracted image data into a format manipulatable by said other information equipment;
detecting whether connection is established with said other information equipment;
storing said converted image data on image data storage means when no connection is established with other information equipment; and
reading said image data stored on image data storage means and transmitting said image data to other information equipment when establishment of connection with other information equipment is detected.
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73. A data transmission method for transmitting image data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, comprising the steps of:
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extracting image data from the display screen and converting extracted image data into a format manipulatable by said other information equipment in response to a transmission request;
detecting whether connection is established with said other information equipment;
storing said converted image data on image data storage means when no connection is established with other information equipment;
confirming whether to transmit image data when establishment of connection with other information equipment is detected; and
reading image data stored on image data storage means and transmitting the image data to other information equipment if image data is to be transmitted as a result of confirmation.
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74. A data transmission method for transmitting image data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, comprising the steps of:
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extracting image data from the display screen and converting extracted image data into a format manipulatable by said other information equipment in response to a transmission request;
detecting whether connection is established with said other information equipment;
confirming whether to store said converted image data on image data storage means when no connection is established with other information equipment;
storing said converted image data on image data storage means if, as a result of confirmation, data is to be stored; and
reading said image data stored on image data storage means and transmitting said image data to other information equipment when establishment of connection with other information equipment is detected.
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75. A data transmission method for transmitting text data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, comprising the steps of:
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extracting text data from the display screen'"'"'s on-screen data;
storing extracted text data on text data storage means; and
transmitting text data stored on text data storage means to other information equipment.
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76. A data transmission method for transmitting text data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, comprising the steps of:
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specifying an on-screen data area from which text data is to be extracted;
extracting the specified area of text data from on-screen data;
storing extracted text data on text data storage means; and
transmitting text data stored on text data storage means to other information equipment.
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77. A data reception method for other information equipment to receive image data converted into a manipulatable format from an information processing apparatus, comprising the steps of:
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receiving transmitted image data;
storing received image data in a specified folder, detecting image data reception based on change in the number of files stored in said folder; and
displaying the detected image data.
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78. A data reception method for other information equipment to receive text data from an information processing apparatus, comprising the steps of:
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receiving transmitted text data;
storing received text data in a specified folder, detecting text data reception based on change in the number of files stored in said folder; and
displaying the detected text data.
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79. A computer-readable automatic backup program executed in an information processing apparatus capable of exchanging data with other information equipment, said program comprising the steps of:
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detecting whether connection is established with said other information equipment;
deciding the start of automatic backup;
receiving backup data from said other information equipment when automatic backup starts; and
storing received backup data on storage means. - View Dependent Claims (91)
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80. A computer-readable data transmission program for transmitting image data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, said program comprising the steps of:
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extracting image data from the display screen in response to a transmission request;
converting extracted image data into a format manipulatable by other information equipment; and
transmitting converted image data.
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81. A computer-readable data transmission program for transmitting image data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, said program comprising the steps of:
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selecting a piece of image data from among a plurality of pieces of image data displayed on the display screen in response to a transmission request;
extracting the selected piece of image data;
converting extracted image data into a format manipulatable by other information equipment; and
transmitting converted image data.
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82. A computer-readable data transmission program for transmitting image data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, said program comprising the steps of:
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specifying a display screen area from which image data is to be extracted in response to a transmission request;
extracting the specified area of image data;
converting extracted image data into a format manipulatable by other information equipment; and
transmitting converted image data.
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83. A computer-readable data transmission program for transmitting image data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, said program comprising the steps of:
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specifying a display screen area from which image data is to be extracted;
extracting the specified area of image data and converting it into a format manipulatable by other information equipment;
storing converted image data on image data storage means; and
reading image data stored on image data storage means and transmitting the image data to other information equipment in response to a transmission request.
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84. A computer-readable data transmission program for transmitting image data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, said program comprising the steps of:
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extracting image data from the display screen and converting the image data into a format manipulatable by other information equipment in response to a transmission request;
detecting whether connection is established with other information equipment;
storing said converted image data on image data storage means when no connection is established with other information equipment; and
reading said image data stored on image data storage means and transmitting said read image data to other information equipment when establishment of connection with other information equipment is detected.
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85. A computer-readable data transmission program for transmitting image data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, said program comprising the steps of:
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extracting image data from the display screen and converting the image data into a format manipulatable by said other information equipment in response to a transmission request;
detecting whether connection is established with said other information equipment;
storing said converted image data on image data storage means when no connection is established with other information equipment;
confirming whether to transmit image data when establishment of connection with other information equipment is detected; and
reading said image data stored on image data storage means and transmitting said read image data to other information equipment if image data is to be transmitted as a result of confirmation.
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86. A computer-readable data transmission program for transmitting image data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, said program comprising the steps of:
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extracting image data from the display screen and converting the image data into a format manipulatable by the other information equipment in response to a transmission request;
detecting whether connection is established with said other information equipment;
confirming whether to store said converted image data on image data storage means when no connection is established with other information equipment;
storing said converted image data on image data storage means if, as a result of confirmation, data is to be stored; and
reading said image data stored on image data storage means and transmitting said image data to other information equipment when establishment of connection with other information equipment is detected.
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87. A computer-readable data transmission program for transmitting text data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, said program comprising the steps of:
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extracting text data from the display screen'"'"'s on-screen data;
storing extracted text data on text data storage means; and
transmitting text data stored on text data storage means to other information equipment.
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88. A computer-readable data transmission program for transmitting text data from an information processing apparatus to other information equipment, said program comprising the steps of:
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specifying an on-screen data area from which text data is to be extracted;
extracting the specified area of text data from on-screen data;
storing extracted text data on text data storage means; and
transmitting text data stored on text data storage means to other information equipment.
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89. A computer-readable data reception program for other information equipment to receive image data transmitted from an information processing apparatus after conversion into a manipulatable format, said program comprising the steps of:
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receiving transmitted image data;
storing received image data in a specified folder;
detecting image data reception based on change in the number of files stored in said folder; and
displaying the detected image data.
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90. A computer-readable data reception program for other information equipment to receive text data transmitted from an information processing apparatus, said program comprising the steps of:
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receiving transmitted text data;
storing received text data in a specified folder;
detecting text data reception based on change in the number of files stored in said folder; and
displaying the detected text data.
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