| 摘要 |
<p>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic device extension system that easily can perform extension or change of fnctions of peripheral devices connected to the electronic device such as a computer. SOLUTION: A computer 21 is equipped with a connected equipment detection mechanism, receives a name of its equipment from a printer 23 as a peripheral device in a connection state and requires installment unless a program (a driver) corresponding to this name of the equipment is installed. When a facsimile unit is further connected to the printer 23 and its function is extended, the name of the equipment in which the printer and the facsimile unit is combined is obtained and the program corresponding to this is to be installed. Thus, if the function is changed with peripheral device the same, though the peripheral device is the same, the coordinated program is to be installed without letting a user have special knowledge.</p> |
