To shorten the time required to transfer image data from a first information processing apparatus (e.g., an electronic camera) to a second information processing apparatus (e.g., a personal computer) the first information processing apparatus reduces the image data when it is determined that a slow interface...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6269357?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6269357 - Information processing system, apparatus, method and recording medium for controlling same
