摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve usability of a peripheral apparatus directly connected to an information processing apparatus body such as a docking station. <P>SOLUTION: An information processing system comprises: an information processing apparatus body 10 having an optical communication connection unit for establishing optical communication connection; and a function extension apparatus 50 connected to the information processing apparatus body 10. As the function extension apparatus 50, the system comprises a first function extension apparatus 61 having an optical communication connection unit for optically communicating with the information processing apparatus body 10, and a first processing function unit for processing or storing data for the information processing apparatus. Also, the system comprises a second function extension apparatus 62 having an optical communication connection unit for optically communicating with the first function extension apparatus, and a second processing function unit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |