1. A system comprising a multifunction device, wherein the multifunctional device is configured to: produce a copy of a document, said multifunction device programmed to store electronic document copies in a memory; receive an input from a user at the time of producing the copy of the document that associates an electronic distribution authorization of the document with the stored document copy to limit access thereto, wherein the electronic distribution authorization limits distribution of the copy to individuals and/or groups the user authorizes to view and/or edit the copy; extract subject matter from such document; index at least extracted image subject matter from the document with the particular document; create an electronic output in response to an image query pertaining to the image subject matter of said document wherein the electronic output comprises information contained within the document, the query or output being limited to individuals having distribution authorization, wherein image querying indexed image subject matter comprises taking into account color schematics, contours, and patterns; and transmit the electronic output to the source of the query.
6. The system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said output in response to said query is in encrypted form.