JP2001265798A - Storage medium, information managing method using the same and information processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information managing method and an information processing system for automatically starting a system by loading a storage medium and for automatically reporting a mail address based on the procedure of cancel or new contract together with a service such as contract procedure through the Internet. SOLUTION: When the attachable and detachable storage medium having a program storage area for storing programs and an information storage area for storing information is connected to an information processor such as computer on the network, by operating the program, an index image corresponding to the network stored in the information storage area of the storage medium is displayed so as to be selected S21 and according to the selecting instruction of an operator, a connection or registration to a service provider on the correspondent network is started S13-S15 and S21. When registering processing is requested and a desired network is selected, the procedure of cancel is displayed together with the required format S17. Besides, the multi-address communication of a registered mail address is performed to a communicating party S18.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a storage medium, an information management method and an information processing system using the storage medium,
A storage medium for automatically starting up a system by inserting a storage medium such as a compact disk, providing services such as a contract procedure via the Internet, and total information management of users, and an information management method using the storage medium And information processing systems.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the exchange of information, provision of services, and electronic commerce via the Internet have become active, and services that can be connected to the Internet with a single touch of a menu have been provided.

On the other hand, as one of information processing systems, information management of a user using a storage medium such as a digital album system in which an identifier is sequentially added to image data photographed by a digital camera and stored in a disc is used. A system for doing so is also provided.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned various functions are provided for simplifying the operation until the user receives a desired service, and are provided so that the user can recognize the contents of the service without connecting to the Internet. And those having a commercial function are not provided. Therefore, conventionally, the service of connection to the Internet and the management of user information using a storage medium have been recognized as completely different processes, and there has been no attempt to centrally manage these processes.

[0005]

According to the present invention, a system for automatically starting up a system by inserting a storage medium, a service such as a contract procedure via the Internet, a canceling procedure, and a notification of an e-mail address by a new contract are provided. Provided are a storage medium that automatically performs a simple operation and realizes total information management of a user, an information management method using the storage medium, and an information processing system.

[0006]

In order to solve this problem, an information management method according to the present invention includes an information processing system including a network capable of handling a large amount of information such as images, music, voices, and documents at high speed. In the information management method, when a removable storage medium having a program storage area for storing programs and an information storage area for storing information is connected to an information processing device such as a computer on a network, The information processing apparatus operates a program stored in the program storage area in the storage medium, and selectively displays a heading image corresponding to a network stored in the information storage area in the storage medium. Starts connection and registration with the corresponding service provider on the network according to the instruction to select the desired heading image by If the sense is requested, characterized in that it selectively displayed by searching the network that is already registered other than the network registered.

Here, the heading image is a thumbnail image. When a desired network is selected from the selected networks, a procedure for canceling the network is displayed together with a necessary format. At least one of a procedure for canceling the network and a required format is stored in the storage medium in association with the network. Further, when the registration process is requested, a mail address assigned from the registered network is broadcast to the communication partner. In addition, the mail address of the communication partner of the broadcast is stored in the storage medium.

An information management method for an information processing system including a network capable of handling a large amount of information such as images, music, voices, and documents at a high speed, comprising: a program storage area for storing a program; When a removable storage medium having an information storage area to be connected is connected to an information processing apparatus such as a computer on a network, the information processing apparatus causes the program stored in the storage medium to be stored in the program storage area. Activate and display the heading image corresponding to the network stored in the information storage area in the storage medium in a selectable manner. Start connection and registration,
When a registration process is requested, a mail address assigned from a registered network is broadcast to a communication partner. Here, the heading image is a thumbnail image. In addition, the mail address of the communication partner of the broadcast is stored in the storage medium.

An information processing system according to the present invention is an information processing system including a network capable of handling a large amount of information such as images, music, voices, and documents at high speed, and includes a program storage area for storing programs. A removable storage medium having an information storage area for storing information, and an information processing device such as a computer on a network to which the storage medium is removable, wherein the information processing device has the storage medium inserted therein. A first display for operating a program stored in the program storage area of the storage medium and selectively displaying a heading image corresponding to a network stored in the information storage area of the storage medium. Control means and connection to a corresponding service provider on the network in accordance with an operator's instruction to select a desired heading image A service start means for starting registration, and a second display control means for selecting and displaying an already registered network other than the registered network when registration processing is requested. .

Here, the heading image is a thumbnail image. Further, there is further provided a third display control means for displaying, when a desired network is selected from the selected networks, a procedure for canceling the selected network together with a required format. At least one of a procedure for canceling the network and a required format is stored in the storage medium in association with the network. Further, when a registration process is requested, the communication device further includes communication control means for broadcasting a mail address assigned from the registered network to a communication partner. In addition, the mail address of the communication partner of the broadcast is stored in the storage medium.

An information processing system including a network capable of handling a large amount of information such as images, music, voices, and documents at high speed, comprising a program storage area for storing programs and an information storage area for storing information. Comprises a removable storage medium having a storage medium, and an information processing device such as a computer on a network to which the storage medium is removable, wherein the information processing device is configured such that when the storage medium is inserted, the storage medium is A first display control means for operating a program stored in the program storage area to selectably display a headline image corresponding to the network stored in the storage medium in the storage medium; Start service to start connection and registration with the corresponding service provider on the network according to the instruction to select the headline image And the step, when the registration process has been requested, and having a communication control unit for broadcasting the email address assigned from the registered network to the communication partner. Here, the heading image is a thumbnail image. In addition, the mail address of the communication partner of the broadcast is stored in the storage medium.

A storage medium according to the present invention is a removable storage medium having a program storage area for storing a program and an information storage area for storing information, wherein the information storage area corresponds to a network. A heading image is stored, and in the program storage area, an information processing device such as a computer runs a program stored in the storage medium in the program storage area, and the storage medium stores the program in the information storage area. A first program module for selectively displaying a headline image corresponding to the network being used, and a second program for starting connection or registration with a service provider on the corresponding network in accordance with an operator's instruction to select a desired headline image. Module and registered network other than registered network when registration process is requested It is characterized by having a third program module for selectably displays the your network.

Here, the heading image is a thumbnail image. Further, the third program module includes a program module that, when a desired network is selected from the selected networks, displays the format together with a format that requires a procedure for canceling the network. Further, in the information storage area, at least one of a procedure for canceling the connection with the network and a necessary format is stored in the storage medium in association with the network. The program storage area further includes a fourth program module that broadcasts a mail address assigned from a registered network to a communication partner when a registration process is requested. The program storage area further stores a mail address of a communication partner with which the broadcast communication is performed. Further, the storage medium has a read-only area and a writable area. The program storage area further stores a bootstrap program and a system program which is read by the bootstrap program and controls the first and second program modules. Further, the storage medium is an optical disk.

[0014]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In order to describe the present invention in more detail, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<Example of Computer Constituting Information Processing System of Present Embodiment> FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a computer constituting an information processing system of one embodiment according to the present invention. In the present embodiment, an information processing system will be described as an example of an image processing system. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to general information processing using a storage medium. Although a CD-RW is described as a preferred example of a medium for storing programs and data, it is apparent that the present invention can be achieved with another storage medium such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk. or,
A partial CD (CD having a read-only area and a writable area) is more preferable.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a CPU) for controlling the entire control;
A ROM storing a minimum program for reading a bootstrap program, a system program, and the like from a CD-RW set in a writable compact disc (hereinafter referred to as a CD-RW) device 4.
A memory for storing programs read out from the RW device 4, processing results, etc., 4 is a CD-RW device, 5 is a keyboard, 6
Denotes a CRT display device (hereinafter referred to as CRT), 7 denotes a printer for printing out processing results and the like, 8 denotes a system reset switch for returning the device to an initial state, and 11 denotes a communication device, which is wired or wireless such as a LAN. Connect to the Internet, etc. Reference numeral 10 denotes a system bus for connecting various devices.

FIG. 2 shows a storage example of the CD-RW according to the present embodiment.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 20 denotes a CD-RW mounted on the CD-RW device 4, 21 denotes a bootstrap program storage area, 22 denotes a system program storage area, and 2 denotes a system program storage area.
3a to 23d are storage areas for the packaged application programs a to d.

When a partial CD is used, a read-only area 24 for storing prepaid information and fixed commercial information (including thumbnail images), and download information and user created information (a list of destination mail addresses, etc.) are stored. And a writable area 25. still,
The program area may be divided into a read-only area and a writable area depending on whether the program area is fixed or needs to be changed. Also, FIG.
The arrangement of the read-only area and the writable area is only an example, and is not limited to this. Here, the fixed commercial information includes information prepared as a service and information prepared for a customer who has purchased a storage area. That is, the storage medium of the present invention functions as a medium that substitutes for brochures, guide catalogs, and newspaper / magazine advertisements.

The contents of the programs stored in the bootstrap program storage area 21 and the system program storage area 22 differ depending on the environment provided by the system main unit shown in FIG. The OS is also stored in the system program storage area 22. On the other hand, when the system body has an OS, the main control program relating to the present information management may be stored in the system program storage area 22.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of programs and information stored in the CD-RW and the relation between the programs and information.

In FIG. 4, the storage areas of the storage medium are broadly classified into a program storage area 40 and a data storage area 50 when classified according to storage contents. The program storage area 40 includes a bootstrap program area 21, a system program area 22, an application program area 2
3 in the application program area 23.
Specific examples are shown below, “Net” processing application, “HomePage” processing application, “G”
The “woods” processing application, the “DigCam” processing application, the “MP3” processing application, and the “Movie” processing application are included.
In addition, various contract information, stock transaction information, current affairs information, bicycle race / horse racing information, cooking information, fortune-telling information, calendar information, homepage information, guidance information, sales information, rental information, etc. , Shopping information,
It may include book guidance, education guidance, employment guidance, housing guidance, event guidance, marriage guidance, fashion guidance, and the like. From these pieces of information, selections and combinations are made based on client and user preferences. Alternatively, many types of information may be grouped into a hierarchical structure (tree structure), and information may be sequentially traced.

The data information storage area 50 stores one or more sets of thumbnail images and commercial information read from the thumbnail images, corresponding to each of the processing applications. The commercial information is created by a still image, a moving image, audio, music and a combination thereof. The data information storage area 50 may include prebayed information.

In addition to the above-mentioned non-rewritable area by the user, there is a user-rewritable storage area 25. In this area, a program, data, or commercial information is downloaded via the Internet or the like. An area and a user data area for storing information created by the user, for example, digital camera information are included.

Although not described in detail here, the hardware of the information processing system of this embodiment, the software for the information processing system and the software for data processing are as follows.
It preferably has the following functions.

Hereinafter, in this example, the case where "Net" is selected will be described.

(Functional specification example) ・ Select the target area with the mouse (select the outline of the object) ・ Resolution: 75 dpi or more ・ Number of colors: 256 or more ・ Supported format: Read-JPG, BMP, PI
C, TIF, GIF writing-JPG, BMP ・ Other functions Color change function Contrast change function Brightness change function Sharp change function □ Square selection function: Adjustable range ☆ Free selection function: Adjustable range Change: Image size change function: Simple enlargement Reduction, resolution invariable scaling: -20 to 800% To fulfill these functions, the system program storage area 22 or the application program storage area 2
3 includes, for example, an Internet connection program, a thumbnail image creation program, a thumbnail image management program, a commercial information management program, an image display program, a moving image display program, a data input / output program, a data storage program, and an image / audio processing program. A program such as a data transmission / reception program, a data conversion program, a user authentication program, a charging program, etc. is stored in the data area 24 or 25 together with parameters used by the program, commercial information, thumbnail image information, and user management. Information and the like are stored. Note that if the data area has a large capacity, downloaded moving images can be stored in the data area. However, if the data area has a small capacity, the CD-RW disc is used exclusively for information management, and the information itself is stored on another medium. Roles may be assigned so as to be stored.

Hereinafter, a CD-R according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
An operation example using the W disk will be described. In this example, registration to the network (main menu “Net”), selective connection to the homepage (main menu “HomeP”)
age ”), product commercials and orders (main menu“ Goods ”), digital camera image management (main menu“ DigCam ”), music and audio commercials and orders (main menu“ MP3 ”), movies and movies
Video commercials and orders (Main Menu "M"
ovie "). However, other network registration contract information, various contract information, stock transaction information,
Current affairs information, bicycle race / horse racing information, cooking information, fortune-telling information, calendar information, homepage information, guidance information, sales information,
Rental information may be included, and the guide information may include tourist information,
It may include shopping guides, book guides, educational guides, employment guides, housing guides, event guides, marriage guides, and fashion guides. The selection, the type, the number, and the priority may be different depending on the tier in which the CD-RW disc is sold. If the menu is complicated and the menu is complicated, the tier may be deepened by grouping.

In the following, an example will be described in which registration to the network (main menu "Net") related to this example is selected.

<Example of CD-RW disk startup procedure of information processing system> After inserting the CD-RW disc, it automatically starts (boots, system) and displays a menu.

2. The main menu is displayed using a browser. Menu items: "Net", "HomePag"
e "," Goods "," DigiCam "," MP
3 "," Movie "An example of the procedure for displaying a menu after inserting the CD-RW disc will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the power supply of the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 is turned on,
And when the system reset switch 8 is pressed down,
Alternatively, if the device OS is already operating, the CD-RW
When the device is inserted into the drive device, the initial control shown in the flowchart of FIG. 3 is executed.

First, in step S1, it is monitored that the CD-RW is set in the CD-RW device 4. When the CD-RW is set, the process proceeds to step S2, where the CPU 1 sets the ROM 2
The bootstrap program storage area 21 in the CD-RW is accessed according to the minimum program stored in the CD-RW or the device OS to read the bootstrap program.

In a succeeding step S3, it is checked whether or not the bootstrap program has been read. If the bootstrap program has not been read, the process returns to the step S1 again or the CRT 6
Alternatively, an indicator (not shown) indicating "not loadable" or "digital CD-RW" attached to the outer surface of the apparatus is lit to notify the operator (step S4).

If the reading of the bootstrap program is successful in step S3 and the set CD-RW is a digital CD-RW, in step S5 the system program (to the system program) is Reads, for example, an operating system (OS). Thereafter, processing according to the read system program is executed.

For example, in step S6, a selection screen of an application which can be selected and executed at the present time is displayed on the CRT 6, and in step S7, a selection input is provided. Then, as shown in step S9, the process is executed according to the read application program.

An example of an application selection screen, a display example of a thumbnail image when each of the main menus is selected, and a display example of input instruction information when “Net” of the thumbnail image is selected are shown in FIG. 5 to 11
Shown in 12 to 14 are flowcharts showing the outline of the operation procedure for realizing this operation.

<Example of operation procedure of information processing system>
An example of an operation procedure of the information processing system will be sequentially described with reference to FIGS. The effect of the present invention does not change even if the operation procedure is changed before and after.

First, in step S10 of FIG. 12, the main menu "Net", "HomePage", "Goo"
ds "," DigiCam "," MP3 "," Movi "
e ", one application is selected.

(Net Processing) When "Net" is selected, the process proceeds from step S11 to S12 in FIG. 12, and a thumbnail image indicating the type of network is displayed as shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, only one network “A” is displayed, but a plurality of networks may be displayed. Next, in step S13, when the user selects a desired network by clicking the mouse,
In step S14, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, an input screen for the name, telephone number, or user ID or password to be registered is displayed, and when the input is completed, in step S15, the terminal automatically connects to the network "A" in this example. 8 is displayed, and this image is registered as one of “HomePage” as a thumbnail image.

In this example, in step S15, together with the registered data, data requesting the provider to search the network which the user has already registered and return the search result is transmitted. Alternatively, when registration data is sent from the user on the provider side, search / notification may be automatically performed after registration, or a CD may be sent from the user.
-A search / notification program stored in advance in the RW may be sent to the provider.

The provider waits for the registration data in step S21. If the registration is determined, the mail address is assigned to the user in step S22. Then, in step S23, the network to which the user has already subscribed is searched for, and in step S24 To notify the user of the search result.

The user waits for the reception of the mail address and the net search result in step S16, and executes the cancellation processing of the joining net in step S17 when there is the reception.

(Net Cancellation Processing) FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the net cancellation processing in step S17 in FIG. 12 in further detail.

First, the network received by the user in step S171 is displayed as shown in FIG. The user makes a selection by clicking on the network he wants to cancel. If there is a selection, steps S172 to S1
Proceeding to 73, the procedure for canceling the clicked network and its notification format are displayed as shown in FIG. The left side of FIG. 10 is a cancellation format of network transmission when the net B of FIG. 9 is selected, and the process proceeds from step S174 to, for example, step S175a.
When a predetermined input is made and "OK" is clicked, the data is automatically sent to the subscribing network and the cancellation processing is executed. On the other hand, the right side of FIG. 10 shows a cancellation format of the network transmission when the net C of FIG. 9 is selected. The process proceeds from step S174 to, for example, step S175b, where the contents of FIG. When the data is sent to the notified facsimile number, the data is sent to the subscribing network and the cancellation processing is executed. In FIG. 9, "C
When "ANCEL" is clicked, the process returns from step S172.

Although an example of online cancellation and facsimile cancellation has been shown here, the cancellation procedure differs depending on the network. For example, when a call is made by telephone, a telephone number and necessary notification information are displayed. Data such as information and format of the displayed cancellation procedure may be sent from the provider together with subscription network information,
It may be stored in the CD-RW of this example in advance. Also, C
It may be controlled so that the one in which the D-RW is stored uses it, and the one in which there is no D-RW is downloaded.

Returning to FIG. 12, in step S18, a process for notifying the user of the communication partner of the mail address assigned in the network registered and subscribed is performed.

(Notification of New Mail Address) FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the notification processing of the new mail address in step S18 in FIG.

First, the new mail address received in step S181 is stored in the CD-RW. Next, in step S182, a list of destination mail addresses stored in the CD-RW is read out and displayed as shown in FIG. Here, all the destination mail addresses may be displayed, or may be displayed by selecting from the other party who has recently communicated. FIG.
When "OK" is clicked on the display, the step S18
From 3, the process proceeds to step S 184, which broadcasts to the displayed destination mail address to notify the user of the new mail address. When "delete" is clicked, the process advances from step S185 to step S186 to delete the selected destination mail address. When "CANCEL" is clicked, the process returns from step S187 and the notification of the new mail address is not performed. The destination mail address is added by inputting it on the screen shown in FIG.

Returning to FIG. 12, in step S19, "Ne"
It is determined whether or not the t "processing application has been terminated. If not, the process returns to step S12 to display a thumbnail again and wait for the next input.

In the present embodiment, the heading image is a thumbnail image, but the type of display image such as an image representing another characteristic, such as an illustration image or a character image, is not limited.

In this embodiment, the storage medium is a CD-ROM.
Although described as the RW, an optical disk such as a CD-R or a DVD, a magneto-optical disk, a semiconductor memory, an IC card, a smart card, a card such as a compact flash card, or the like may be used.

Although the information processing apparatus has been described using a general-purpose computer as an example, the present invention is an invention having a feature in storage of a storage medium, and a special-purpose information processing apparatus capable of using this storage medium. It can be installed not only in mobile phones, electronic organizers, wired telephones and facsimile devices, but also in household appliances.

[0054]

According to the present invention, the system can be automatically started by inserting a storage medium, and a service such as a contract procedure via the Internet can be easily performed, and a cancellation procedure and notification of an e-mail address by a new contract can be easily performed. It is possible to provide a storage medium which is automatically performed by an operation and realizes information management of a user in total, an information management method and an information processing system using the storage medium.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a computer used in an information processing system according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a storage example of a compact disk according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of initial control according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of a storage configuration example on a compact disk according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 illustrates the information processing system according to the present embodiment, “Net”.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the computer when is selected.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the information processing system according to the embodiment;
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the computer when is selected.

FIG. 7 illustrates the information processing system according to the present embodiment, “Net”.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the computer when is selected.

FIG. 8 illustrates the information processing system according to the present embodiment, “Net”.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the computer when is selected.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example of cancellation processing after joining a network in the information processing system of the present embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of a computer when a network to be canceled in FIG. 9 is selected;

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a computer when notifying a new mail address in the information processing system according to the present embodiment;

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation procedure of the information processing system according to the present embodiment;

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation procedure of step S17 in FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation procedure of step S18 in FIG. 12;

Claims (27)

[Claims] An information management method for an information processing system including a network capable of handling a large amount of information such as images, music, voices, and documents at a high speed, comprising a program storage area for storing a program and information. When a detachable storage medium having an information storage area to be connected is connected to an information processing apparatus such as a computer on a network, the information processing apparatus causes a program stored in the storage medium to be stored in a program storage area. Activate to display a heading image corresponding to the network stored in the information storage area in the storage medium in a selectable manner, and in accordance with an operator's instruction to select a desired heading image, a service provider on the corresponding network is displayed. When connection or registration is started and registration processing is requested, registered networks other than registered networks Information management method, characterized by selectably displays the a network to search and. 2. The information management method according to claim 1, wherein the heading image is a thumbnail image. 3. The information management method according to claim 1, wherein when a desired network is selected from the selected networks, a procedure for canceling the network is displayed together with a necessary format. 4. The information management method according to claim 3, wherein at least one of a procedure for canceling the connection with the network and a necessary format is stored in the storage medium in association with the network. 5. The information management method according to claim 1, wherein, when registration processing is requested, a mail address assigned from a registered network is broadcast to a communication partner. 6. The information management method according to claim 5, wherein the mail address of the communication partner of the broadcast is stored in the storage medium. 7. An information management method in an information processing system including a network capable of handling a large amount of information such as images, music, voices, and documents at a high speed, comprising: a program storage area for storing a program; When a detachable storage medium having an information storage area to be connected is connected to an information processing apparatus such as a computer on a network, the information processing apparatus causes a program stored in the storage medium to be stored in a program storage area. Activate to display a heading image corresponding to the network stored in the information storage area in the storage medium in a selectable manner, and in accordance with an operator's instruction to select a desired heading image, a service provider on the corresponding network is displayed. When connection and registration are started and registration processing is requested, Information management method, characterized by broadcasting-mail address to the communication partner. 8. The information management method according to claim 7, wherein the heading image is a thumbnail image. 9. The information management method according to claim 7, wherein the mail address of the communication partner of the broadcast is stored in the storage medium. 10. An information processing system including a network capable of handling a large amount of information such as images, music, sounds, and documents at a high speed, comprising: a program storage area for storing a program and an information storage area for storing information. A removable storage medium having
An information processing device such as a computer on a network to which the storage medium can be inserted and removed, wherein the information processing device stores the program stored in the program storage area in the storage medium when the storage medium is inserted And a first display control means for selectively displaying a heading image corresponding to the network stored in the information storage area in the storage medium, according to an instruction by the operator to select a desired heading image. A service start means for starting connection or registration with a service provider on the network, and a second display for displaying a registered network other than the registered network in a selectable manner when a registration process is requested. An information processing system comprising a control unit. 11. The information management method according to claim 10, wherein the heading image is a thumbnail image. 12. The apparatus according to claim 10, further comprising a third display control means for displaying, when a desired network is selected from said selected networks, a format for canceling said network together with a necessary format.
The information processing system as described. 13. The information processing system according to claim 12, wherein at least one of a procedure for canceling the connection with the network and a required format is stored in the storage medium in association with the network. 14. When registration processing is requested, further,
13. The information processing system according to claim 10, further comprising communication control means for broadcasting a mail address assigned from a registered network to a communication partner. 15. The information processing system according to claim 14, wherein the mail address of the communication partner of the broadcast is stored in the storage medium. 16. An information processing system including a network capable of handling a large amount of information such as images, music, sounds, and documents at a high speed, comprising: a program storage area for storing a program and an information storage area for storing information. A removable storage medium having
An information processing device such as a computer on a network to which the storage medium can be inserted and removed, wherein the information processing device stores the program stored in the program storage area in the storage medium when the storage medium is inserted And a first display control means for selectively displaying a heading image corresponding to the network stored in the information storage area in the storage medium, according to an instruction by the operator to select a desired heading image. Service start means for starting connection or registration to a service provider on the network, and communication control means for broadcasting a mail address assigned from the registered network to a communication partner when registration processing is requested. An information processing system comprising: 17. The information processing system according to claim 16, wherein the heading image is a thumbnail image. 18. The information processing system according to claim 16, wherein the mail address of the communication partner of the broadcast is stored in the storage medium. 19. A removable storage medium having a program storage area for storing a program and an information storage area for storing information, wherein the information storage area stores a heading image corresponding to a network, In the program storage area, an information processing device such as a computer operates a program stored in the storage medium in the storage medium, and stores a header corresponding to a network stored in the information storage area in the storage medium. First to display images selectably
A program module, a second program module for starting connection or registration with a service provider on a corresponding network in accordance with an operator's instruction to select a desired heading image, and a registered network when registration processing is requested. And a third program module for displaying a registered network other than the above in a selectable manner. 20. The storage medium according to claim 19, wherein the heading image is a thumbnail image. 21. The third program module,
20. The storage medium according to claim 19, wherein when a desired network is selected from said selected networks, a procedure for canceling said network includes a program module for displaying together with a necessary format. 22. The information storage area, wherein at least one of a procedure for canceling the connection with the network and a necessary format is stored in the storage medium in association with the network. Item 21
The storage medium according to the above. 23. The program storage area further includes:
23. The method according to claim 19, further comprising a fourth program module for broadcasting a mail address assigned from a registered network to a communication partner when a registration process is requested. The storage medium according to the above. 24. The program storage area further includes:
24. The storage medium according to claim 23, wherein a mail address of a communication partner of the broadcast is stored. 25. The storage medium according to claim 19, wherein the storage medium has a read-only area and a writable area.
The storage medium according to the above. 26. The program storage area further stores a bootstrap program and a system program read by the bootstrap program and controlling the first and second program modules. 20. The storage medium according to claim 19. 27. The storage medium according to claim 19, wherein said storage medium is an optical disk.