摘要 |
<p>A technique for creating an image file containing image data and attached data while ensuring the secrecy of specific data. An image output system outputs image data generated by a digital still camera DSC (12) with a color printer (20). The DSC (12) encrypts image processing control data prepared by its manufacturer and creates an image file containing image data and encrypted image processing control data. The color printer (20) decrypts the image processing control data contained in the image file to apply an image processing corresponding to the image processing control data and outputs an image.</p> |