| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processing apparatus with a configuration capable of easily extending functions almost without the need for revising existing applications in the case of extension. <P>SOLUTION: A multiple function peripheral (MFP) is provided with an external API (application program interface) section 40 that has a function of receiving XML data including a processing request related to image processing from an external PC 50, converting the data into a command corresponding to the API of a control layer 20, and giving the command to an application of an application layer 30 or the control layer 20. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI |
