An information management method and an information management apparatus can minimize the confusion and the degradation of signal quality that can arise in terms of the compatibility of an apparatus adapted to a set of new standards and another apparatus adapted to a set of old standards. The sensing element comprises a free layer, a reference layer, and a spacer layer between the free layer and the reference layer. The source device adjusts a data rate reduction process that is applied to the rendered pixel data before the resulting pixel data is wirelessly transmitted based on these parameters. A locking latch arrangement securely latches the baggage compartment in the upper closed position. The food product may include one or more portions of a dried deseeded coffee cherry and a corn-derived ingredient. An application amount of reaction solution applied to the surface of the intermediate transfer member is detected, and notification is given of a comparison result when that detected application amount of reaction solution is compared with a specified threshold value.