An information processing apparatus obtains a picture containing an image of a person from an imaging device. The automatic transmission includes a plurality of planetary gear mechanisms and a plurality of engagement mechanisms. Numerous other aspects are provided. As the user applies each image processing function to an image, the function may be recorded as a step in a script. The resistance value of the variable resistor element is adjusted so that a voltage generated in the variable resistor element corresponds to the voltage generated by the reference resistor element. Using USB as an internal interconnect allows the use of inexpensive IDE disk drives within a storage array with simplified cablingsignal routing, hot plugging, and passive center plane.