JP4121476B2 - Information processing system, information processing apparatus, and recipient notification program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing system, an information processing apparatus, and a recipient notification program, and more particularly to an information processing system including a facsimile apparatus, an information processing apparatus, and a network device.

  In a conventional facsimile apparatus, printing is performed as soon as data is received, and a user generally receives the printing result. However, in an office environment or the like, a single facsimile machine is commonly used by a plurality of people, so it has been necessary to check the print result to determine who the printer is for. For this reason, a facsimile addressed to oneself may be taken by another person and cannot be received reliably.

  In order to solve such a problem, in Patent Document 1, characters are recognized from the image data of the received FAX sending slip and converted into a text image file, and a mail address is extracted based on the text data, and an e-mail address is extracted from the extracted mail address. It has been proposed to perform a reception notification process.

On the other hand, in Patent Document 2, an e-mail address is extracted from a received signal at the time of facsimile reception, and the fact is transmitted to the e-mail to the effect at the end of facsimile recording output. It has been proposed to notify.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-107989 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-284829

  However, in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to convert image data into a text image file. Furthermore, it is necessary to extract the address. Even if the reception notification is received, there is a possibility that the output result is taken by another person. Further, in Patent Document 2, the sender is notified that the facsimile recording output has been completed, but it is not a notification that the recipient has received it.

  In the present invention, one or more addresses that should be notified of FAX reception are stored for the transmission source FAX number, and notification is made to that address when receiving the FAX. At the same time, a password for output at the time of FAX reception is set and stored for each notification address. When outputting a fax, the password is used. In this way, an information processing system, an information processing apparatus, and an information processing system that can identify the person who performed the output and know the whereabouts even if the person who is not the addressee outputs, The purpose is to provide a recipient notification program.

The present invention includes an input means, an output means, a transmission / reception means, and a storage means, a first information processing apparatus that receives data from a third information processing apparatus, and the first information processing apparatus and data connected via a network. In the information processing system including a plurality of second information processing devices that respectively transmit and receive the information, the first information processing device stores identification information assigned to each of the second information processing devices, and the third information processing device Upon receiving the data, it stores the received data in the storage means, Problem that the data from the third information processing apparatus is received on the plurality of second information processing device, the said input means When one of the identification information of the second information processing apparatus is input, and outputs the data stored in the storage means to the second information processing apparatus corresponding to the identification information, before An information processing system for transmitting the second information processing apparatus name corresponding to the identification information or the identification information to the plurality of second information processing apparatus.

  When a FAX device receives a FAX, it stores the received data and notifies the corresponding member's PC via a LAN. When a member inputs an ID and receives a FAX output, the ID number or member name corresponding to the ID number is entered. Since the notification is sent to the previously notified PC, the member can know who received the fax.

The present invention further includes an input unit, an output unit, a transmission / reception unit, and a storage unit, receives data from the third information processing device, and transmits / receives data to / from a plurality of second information processing devices connected via a network. In the information processing apparatus, the identification information assigned to each second information processing apparatus is stored, and when data from the third information processing apparatus is received, the received data is stored in the storage unit, and the third Problem that the data from the information processing apparatus is received on the plurality of second information processing apparatus, when any one of the identification information of the second information processing apparatus is input to the input means, in said storage means the stored data and outputs the second information processing apparatus corresponding to the identification information, the second information processing apparatus name corresponding to the identification information or the identification information of the plurality An information processing apparatus to the information processing apparatus.

  The present invention is an information processing apparatus including means for creating a password corresponding to received data as the identification information.

  Thus, by setting a password for each received data, data can be selectively extracted from a plurality of received FAX data, and security can be improved.

  Furthermore, the present invention is an information processing apparatus that receives and inputs identification information input from any of the plurality of second information processing apparatuses via the network.

  It is necessary to go directly to the information processing apparatus by inputting identification information from the user's personal PC or by inputting a device number assigned to the personal PC as identification information to the first information processing apparatus. The operability is improved.

  In addition, the present invention is an information processing apparatus that notifies all of the plurality of second information processing apparatuses connected via a network that data has been received.

  This makes it possible to notify all users connected to the LAN of the fact of FAX reception.

  In the present invention, when data from the third information processing device is received, the second information processing device corresponding to the third information processing device is specified, and the data is received by the specified second information processing device. When the identification information is input to the input means, the information processing apparatus transmits the identification information or a signal corresponding to the identification information to the specified second information processing apparatus.

  Only the group corresponding to a specific sender can be notified that the FAX reception has occurred, and only the related FAX reception can be known by the group members, and the traffic can be reduced.

  The present invention further includes means for creating a table for associating the input identification information with a specific third information processing device, and based on the table, a second communication device for reporting when data is received and when data is output Is an information processing apparatus for specifying

  By associating information (FAX number) specifying the transmission source FAX with the user who has extracted the FAX data, it is possible to dynamically specify the user corresponding to the transmission source FAX.

  The present invention is also a recipient notification program for causing a computer to execute the functions of the information processing apparatus.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described.
Embodiments of an information processing system and an information processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  Example 1 will be described. FIG. 1 shows a system configuration example of this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a facsimile (FAX) apparatus, and FIG. 3 shows an overview of the system.

  An example of the information processing system of the present embodiment is shown in FIG. A facsimile machine (FAX) 1 transmits / receives data to / from a remote facsimile machine (not shown) via a public telephone network or the like. The facsimile machine 1 is connected to a LAN. The LAN is connected to another network by a router 31. A plurality of devices such as a switching hub 32, a hub 33, and a printer 34 are connected to the router and constitute a LAN. There is a host (PC) 2 that is one or more information processing apparatuses on the LAN, and the network topology is not limited.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the facsimile (FAX) apparatus includes a system control unit 11, a FAX communication control unit 121, a network control unit 122, a LAN communication I / F unit 131, a LAN communication control unit 132, a storage unit 14, and image processing. The configuration includes a unit 15, a power supply unit 16, an operation unit 17, and a printer engine 18.

  The system control unit 11 controls the entire apparatus according to a built-in program. The FAX communication control unit 121 performs transmission / reception according to transmission control means such as G3. The network control unit 122 also includes a network control unit (NCU) and a modem for establishing a call with a remote facsimile machine (not shown) via the public telephone network. Hubs, switches, routers, and the like can be freely connected to the LAN communication I / F unit 131 using a twisted pair cable such as 10BASE-T. The LAN communication control unit 132 temporarily stores the data to be transmitted or received in the data buffer and realizes communication by performing encapsulation or the like.

  The storage unit 14 stores a reception notification table, a password management table, and a document management table. By using the reception notification table, an address for notifying FAX reception can be acquired from the FAX transmission source number. The password management table sets and manages a password for identifying an individual, and can identify an output person by a password input at the time of FAX output. The document management table is used for notifying other users who have received the reception notification when the reception FAX is output by a certain user. The reception notification table and password management table will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition to the tables, the storage unit 14 can also store a recipient list and setting parameters if necessary. The recipient list will be described with reference to FIG.

  The image processing unit 15 performs processing for converting received data into image data suitable for printing. The power supply unit 16 supplies power to each component provided in the facsimile apparatus 1. The operation unit 17 is used by the operator to input a password, input image forming conditions, etc., perform a FAX operation, and perform various settings. The printer engine 18 performs printing by outputting an image on a medium such as paper.

FIG. 3 shows a system overview of this embodiment.
(1) The reception FAX apparatus 1 receives data from a transmission source FAX apparatus (not shown). At this time, FAX data is stored in the memory 14 without FAX output.
(2) The address to which the reception notification is to be sent is checked from the transmission source FAX number. The reception notification may be sent using e-mail, or other means may be used. Further, it may be sent (broadcast) to all the devices (PCs) 2a to 2c belonging to the same LAN (department) as the received FAX apparatus, or a specific group (one or more) associated with the transmission source FAX number. May be sent (multicast or unicast) to the device (PC) 2.
(3) Send a reception notification to the corresponding address.
(4) The person (PC 2a) who receives the reception notification goes to receive FAX data, but since the reception notification is sent to a plurality of persons, the password specifying the individual is input and the FAX is output ( Private print).
(5) The FAX machine 1 identifies the person who performed the output from the input password.
(6) A notification (reception completion notification) that the specified output person has received the corresponding FAX is sent to a person other than the output person among the persons who transmitted the reception notice from the FAX apparatus 1 in (2).
With the above series of procedures (1) to (6), it is possible to perform FAX reception notification and further specify the person who outputs the FAX.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of the reception notification table. FIG. 5 shows an example of the password management table. FIG. 6 shows an example of the document management table.

  The reception notification table in FIG. 4 is used for control at the time of FAX reception in FIG. The reception notification table records a pair of a FAX number registered as a transmission source and an address associated therewith. Here, the associated address is an address of a user who should be notified of FAX reception from the FAX transmission source. For example, when a FAX is received, it is an address of a user who has a transaction with the sender. One or more addresses can be assigned to one source FAX number. The address recorded in the reception notification table may be any address that can uniquely identify the user, such as a mail address or an IP address. In the following description, an e-mail address is used as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the address of the FAX transmission source is included in the associated address, it also functions as a reception confirmation for the transmission source. A method for constructing the reception notification table may be performed manually in advance by manually inputting a pair of addresses associated with a FAX number in advance. The process in the case of dynamic execution is shown in FIG. 9 and will be described later.

  The password management table in FIG. 5 and the document management table in FIG. 6 are used in the processing when the password is input in FIG.

  Each table will be described using a password setting / registration method example. One password is set in advance for one user. Each time a FAX is received, a password is created, set and registered at each address assigned by the reception notification table in FIG. 4 (one-time password). Hereinafter, methods 1 and 2 will be described.

  Method 1 will be described. In Method 1, all users (addresses) and their passwords are stored in advance in the password management table (1). The password here may be anything that can uniquely identify the user (address). At the time of FAX reception, a set of the document number uniquely assigned to the received FAX data and the address notified by the reception notification table of FIG. 4 is held in the document management table of FIG.

Method 2 will be described. In the method 2, the received FAX can be identified by using the password management table (2) in FIG. In other words, a unique password is assigned to each user and each received FAX at the time of FAX reception, and held together with the corresponding document number and address. For example, as shown in the figure, the password management table (2) has yyyy @ **. co. There are two passwords for jp , which are passwords for document numbers 3 and 4, respectively, yyyy @ **. co. The user of jp can selectively output the documents 3 and 4 by the password. In Method 2, since the password management table includes the document management table, the document management table is not necessary.

  Method 1 requires the user to set all user passwords in advance and memory capacity to store them, but method 2 automatically sets passwords for each FAX reception, so the user must set passwords. And a relatively small memory capacity for storage. Further, in method 1, since passwords are assigned to users, when a plurality of different faxes arrive at one user, they cannot be distinguished. On the other hand, in method 2, since a password is assigned to each received FAX, even when a plurality of different FAX arrives at one user, each can be distinguished. Furthermore, since the method 2 is a one-time password (one-time password), the risk of the password being stolen by another person is extremely low.

  Next, an example of the processing procedure of the information processing system of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 7 shows processing when the FAX apparatus receives a FAX (when a static reception notification table is used).

  When the FAX apparatus receives the FAX data (S7-1), it is determined whether the transmission source FAX number exists in the reception notification table (S7-2). If it does not exist in the reception notification table, processing such as outputting the FAX data without notification or notifying the administrator is performed (S7-3), and the processing when the FAX apparatus receives a FAX is terminated. .

  In S7-2, when the transmission source FAX number exists in the reception notification table, the process proceeds to S7-4. In S7-4, it is determined whether a password already exists. If a one-time password is used, the password does not exist at the time of FAX reception, and the process proceeds to S7-5. If a password has been set in advance, the process proceeds to S7-6. In S7-5, a password is set and the process proceeds to S7-6. The password only needs to identify the user and FAX data.

  In S7-6, processing differs depending on the password setting method. When a fixed password is set for the user, a set of an address corresponding to the transmission source FAX number and a document number for identifying FAX data is registered in the document management table from the reception notification table.

  In the case of using a one-time password, a set of an address corresponding to the transmission source FAX number from the reception notification table, a password set in S7-5, and a document number for identifying FAX data is registered in the password management table.

  Proceeding to step S7-7, the reception notification table notifies all addresses corresponding to the transmission source FAX number of the FAX reception, and the processing when the FAX apparatus receives the FAX is terminated. At this time, if a one-time password is used, the password is also sent at the same time.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of processing when the FAX apparatus is key-input. Upon receiving the key input (S8-1), the FAX apparatus determines whether it is a password input (S8-2). If it is a password input, the password management table is searched in S8-3 to determine whether there is an entry corresponding to the input password. If the corresponding entry exists, the process proceeds to S8-4. In S8-4 and subsequent steps, the process differs depending on the password setting method, and will be described separately.

  When a fixed password is set for the user, an address for identifying an individual is read from the entry searched in S8-3, and it is determined whether there is a corresponding entry in the document management table based on the address. If there is an entry, the process advances to S8-5 to identify the FAX data to be output from the document number corresponding to the address, outputs the corresponding FAX data, and advances to S8-6. If there is no corresponding entry on the document management table in S8-4, the output is not performed and the processing when the FAX apparatus is keyed is terminated. In S8-6, from the document number of the FAX data output in S8-5, the address of the user who made the reception notification when receiving the FAX data is extracted from the document management table, and a reception completion notification is sent to the address. After sending, go to S8-7. The reception completion notification describes which user (or address) has output the FAX data. In step S8-7, all entries related to the document number output in step S8-5 are deleted from the document management table, and the process when the FAX apparatus is key-input ends.

  In the case of using a one-time password, if the password exists in the password management table (2), the corresponding document number (FAX data) always exists, so the processing of S8-4 may be omitted. . In S8-5, the document number is read from the entry searched in S8-3, the FAX data to be output is identified, the corresponding FAX data is output, and the process proceeds to S8-6. In S8-6, from the password management table (2), the address of the user who made the reception notification at the time of receiving the FAX data is extracted from the document number of the FAX data output in S8-5 and received at the address. After sending the completion notification, the process proceeds to S8-7. In step S8-7, all entries relating to the document number output in step S8-5 are deleted from the password management table (2), and the process when the FAX apparatus is key-input ends.

  If there is no entry corresponding to the input password in S8-3, the processing when the FAX apparatus is key-input without outputting the FAX is terminated. At this time, a message or the like indicating that the password is incorrect may be shown to the input person.

  In S8-2, if it is not a password input, it is determined whether it is a FAX transmission operation (S8-8). If it is a FAX transmission operation, FAX data is transmitted (S8-9), and the FAX apparatus is key-input. The process is terminated. If it is not FAX transmission operation in S8-8, it progresses to S8-10 and it is determined whether it is various settings. If it is various settings, an appropriate setting process is performed (S8-11), and the process when the FAX apparatus is key-input ends. If it is not various settings in S8-10, the process when the FAX apparatus is key-input ends.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of a method for constructing the reception notification table. Starting from the initial state of S9-1 (when the power is turned on or when the memory is cleared, etc., the count value in the initial state is 0), the process proceeds to S9-2 to determine whether FAX transmission / reception has been performed. . If FAX transmission / reception is performed, it will progress to S9-3. In S9-3, it is determined whether an entry corresponding to the FAX number exists in the reception notification table. Here, the FAX number is a destination FAX number at the time of FAX transmission, and a transmission source FAX number at the time of FAX reception. If there is no entry corresponding to the FAX number, an entry for the FAX number is created in the reception notification table, and the address associated with the FAX number is for everyone in the LAN where the FAX device exists such as a broadcast address. Is assigned (S9-4), and the process proceeds to S9-5. If there is an entry corresponding to the FAX number, the process proceeds to S9-5.

  In S9-5, the address of the person who performed the FAX reception process or the person who performed the FAX transmission process is registered in the recipient list. The recipient list is a list of one FAX number and its associated address. In step S9-6, the count value is incremented by 1. In step S9-7, it is determined whether the predetermined number N has been reached. If the value of count is less than N, the process returns to S9-2. If the count value is N or more, the process proceeds to S9-8, where the count value is cleared to 0, and the recipient list corresponding to the FAX number is reflected in the entry of the FAX number in the reception notification table (S9-9). ), Return to S9-2.

  When the reception address is manually input in S9-10, it can be immediately reflected in the corresponding entry in the reception notification table. Thereafter, the process returns to S9-2.

  By continuously performing the above processing, it is possible to constantly update the address to which the reception notification for the FAX number is to be transmitted. However, it is necessary to optimally set the number N of repetitions of the process. That is, if N is too small, it will be reflected in the entry of the reception notification table even though the recipient list is not sufficient, and there is a possibility that the address that should be notified is not included. If it is too large, it takes time until the reception notification table is updated. Therefore, it takes time until the address that has already become unnecessary for notification continues to exist in the reception notification table or the address to be notified is reflected. Problems occur. For example, the above problem is alleviated by setting a certain large value that can be updated about once a month and using manual input if necessary.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of processing when the FAX apparatus receives a FAX (when a dynamic reception notification table using FIG. 9 is used). When the FAX is received (S10-1), it is determined whether the transmission source FAX number exists in the reception notification table (S10-2). If it does not exist in the reception notification table, an entry for the FAX number is created in the reception notification table (S10-3). As described with reference to FIG. 9, the associated addresses are all users in the LAN. After creating the entry, the process proceeds to S10-4, where a reception notification is transmitted (to all users in the LAN) based on the entry in the reception notification table, and the processing when the FAX apparatus receives a FAX is terminated.

  In S10-2, when the transmission source FAX number exists in the reception notification table, the process proceeds to S10-5. In S10-5, it is determined whether a password already exists. If a one-time password is used, the password does not exist at the time of FAX reception, and the process proceeds to S10-6. If a password has been set in advance, the process proceeds to S10-7. In S10-6, a password is set and the process proceeds to S10-7. The password only needs to identify the user and FAX data.

  In S10-7, processing differs depending on the password setting method. When a fixed password is set for the user, a set of an address corresponding to the transmission source FAX number and a document number for identifying FAX data is registered in the document management table from the reception notification table.

  In the case of using a one-time password, a set of an address corresponding to the transmission source FAX number from the reception notification table, a password set in S10-6, and a document number for identifying FAX data is registered in the password management table.

  Proceeding to S10-4, the reception notification table notifies all addresses corresponding to the transmission source FAX number of the FAX reception, and the processing when the FAX apparatus receives the FAX is terminated. At this time, if a one-time password is used, the password is also sent at the same time.

  In this manner, the information processing system according to the present embodiment stores one or more addresses that should be notified of FAX reception for the transmission source FAX number, and notifies the addresses when receiving the FAX. At the same time, a password for output at the time of FAX reception is set and stored for each notification address. When outputting a fax, the password is used. After the FAX data is output, by specifying the user who has output to the address notified at the time of reception and performing the reception completion notification, even if a user who is not the original destination outputs, the original destination is Can know.

A second embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 shows a system overview of the present embodiment. In the system of FIG.
(1) The reception FAX receives data from the transmission source FAX. At this time, FAX data is stored in the memory without FAX output.
(2) The address to which the reception notification is to be sent is checked from the transmission source FAX number. The reception notification may be sent using e-mail, or other means may be used. Further, it may be sent (broadcast) to all members belonging to the same LAN (department) as the received FAX apparatus, or sent to a specific group (one or more) associated with the transmission source FAX number (multicast or unicast). Cast).
(3) Send a reception notification to the corresponding address.
(4) The person who receives the reception notification inputs (sends) a password for identifying the individual to the receiving FAX apparatus through the telecommunication line.
(5) The FAX apparatus determines whether or not access is possible from the password in the password management table.
(6) When access is permitted by the FAX apparatus, the user confirms the contents.
(7) If it is necessary data, print out or download it. At the same time, the corresponding FAX data is erased from the memory of the FAX apparatus.
(8) When the FAX data is erased from the memory, a notification to the effect that the data receiver in (7) has received the FAX data to members other than the data receiver among the members who sent the reception notification in (2) (Reception completion notification).
Through the above-described series of procedures, FAX reception notification can be performed and further the recipient of FAX data can be specified. There is no need for the user to go directly to the FAX apparatus for operation, and operability and convenience are improved. In addition, when the FAX data is deleted from the memory (an operation is performed), it is determined that the reception completion notification is sent to the user who has received another reception notification because the data remains in the memory. This is because the user who has received the reception notification can access the data. By this method, a person who actually owns FAX data can be specified, and unnecessary traffic can be suppressed.

  As a method for identifying the user, in addition to the password used in the above description, identification information unique to the device such as the MAC address of each PC may be used. By using a MAC address instead of a password, there is a merit that a password input becomes unnecessary.

  In this manner, the information processing system according to the present embodiment stores one or more addresses that should be notified of FAX reception for the transmission source FAX number, and notifies the addresses when receiving the FAX. At the same time, a password for output at the time of FAX reception is set and stored for each notification address. By transmitting the password from the remote terminal (PC) to the receiving FAX apparatus, the contents of the FAX can be confirmed, and if necessary, data can be obtained by output, download, etc., so that operability and convenience are improved. When the received FAX data is deleted from the memory of the receiving FAX device, the user who has output to the address notified at the time of reception is specified and the reception completion notification is made, and then the contents of the FAX are changed. Even if there is a user who wants to know, it can know whereabouts.

  In the above embodiment, the information processing system and the information processing apparatus have been described. However, the same effect can be achieved by using a recipient notification program for causing a computer to execute the functions of the information processing apparatus. .

1 is an explanatory diagram of an information processing system according to a first embodiment. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a first information processing apparatus according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a processing procedure in the information processing system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a reception notification table in the information processing system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a password management table in the information processing system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a document management table in the information processing system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a flowchart of an example of processing at the time of FAX reception in the information processing system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a flowchart of an example of processing when a key is input to the FAX apparatus in the information processing system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a reception notification table construction in the information processing system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a flowchart of another example of processing at the time of FAX reception in the information processing system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of an information processing system according to a second embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 FAX apparatus 11 System control part 121 FAX communication control part 122 Network control part 131 LAN I / F part 14 Storage part 15 Image processing part 16 Power supply part 17 Operation part 18 Printer engine 2, 2a-2c PC (host)
31 router 32 switching hub 33 hub or switching device 34 printer device

Claims (8)

An input unit, an output unit, a transmission / reception unit, and a storage unit, each of which transmits / receives data to / from the first information processing device that receives data from the third information processing device and the first information processing device connected via a network In an information processing system including a plurality of second information processing devices,
The first information processing apparatus stores the identification information allocated to each said second information processing apparatus receives the data from the third information processing apparatus stores the received data in the storage means, wherein that the data from the third information processing apparatus is received Problem to said plurality of second information processing apparatus, when the one of identification information of the second information processing apparatus is input to the input means, the storage it outputs the data stored in the unit to a second information processing apparatus corresponding to the identification information, and transmits the second information processing apparatus name corresponding to the identification information or the identification information to the plurality of second information processing apparatus An information processing system characterized by this. An information processing apparatus comprising input means, output means, transmission / reception means, and storage means for receiving data from a third information processing apparatus and transmitting / receiving data to / from a plurality of second information processing apparatuses connected via a network,
When the identification information assigned to each second information processing apparatus is stored and data from the third information processing apparatus is received, the received data is stored in the storage means and the data from the third information processing apparatus Is notified to the plurality of second information processing devices, and when any identification information of the second information processing device is input to the input unit, the data stored in the storage unit is identified. And outputting the identification information or the second information processing device name corresponding to the identification information to the plurality of second information processing devices while outputting the information to the second information processing device corresponding to the information. . The information processing apparatus according to claim 2,
An information processing apparatus comprising means for creating a password corresponding to received data as the identification information. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2,
An information processing apparatus, wherein identification information input from any of the plurality of second information processing apparatuses is received and input via the network. The information processing system according to claim 2,
An information processing apparatus that notifies all of the plurality of second information processing apparatuses connected via a network that data has been received. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2,
When receiving data from the third information processing device, the second information processing device corresponding to the third information processing device is specified, and the specified second information processing device is notified that the data has been received, When the identification information is input to the input unit, the information processing apparatus transmits the identification information or a signal corresponding to the identification information to the specified second information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6.
Means for creating a table for associating the input identification information with a specific third information processing device, and identifying a second communication device to be notified at the time of data reception and data output based on the table Information processing apparatus.   A recipient notification program for causing a computer to execute the function of the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 7.

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