A server computer (2) judges a region represented by an image obtained by an imaging apparatus (1) . The server computer (2) generates intelligent information regarding body tissue which can be estimated based on the imaged region, and registers the generated intelligent information in an intelligent information database (3). Workstations (4) and the like that assist the work of medical workers execute filtering processes depending on the users thereof, to limit the range of assistance, the range of intelligent information to be utilized to perform the assistance based on the identifying data, and the like.
