17968269. IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM USING NETWORK, IMAGE CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHODS THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIA STORING CONTROL PROGRAMS THEREFOR simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM USING NETWORK, IMAGE CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHODS THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIA STORING CONTROL PROGRAMS THEREFOR

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yoshitaka Oba of Chiba (JP)

IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM USING NETWORK, IMAGE CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHODS THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIA STORING CONTROL PROGRAMS THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17968269 titled 'IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM USING NETWORK, IMAGE CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHODS THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIA STORING CONTROL PROGRAMS THEREFOR

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an image forming system that is user-friendly when an image forming apparatus is directly connected to a network alongside an image control apparatus. The system includes an image control apparatus and an image forming apparatus. The image control apparatus has a first communication member connected to an external apparatus through a network, a second communication member connected to the image forming apparatus through a predetermined transfer path, and a port controller that controls the switching of a network port. The image forming apparatus has a third communication member connected to the external apparatus through the network and a fourth communication member connected to the image control apparatus through the predetermined transfer path. The port controller closes the network port when both the third and fourth communication members are valid.

  • The image forming system allows for direct connection of an image forming apparatus to a network, in addition to an image control apparatus.
  • The image control apparatus has two communication members, one for external devices and one for the image forming apparatus.
  • The image forming apparatus also has two communication members, one for external devices and one for the image control apparatus.
  • The port controller in the image control apparatus controls the switching of a network port.
  • When both communication members in the image control apparatus and image forming apparatus are valid, the port controller closes the network port.

Potential Applications

  • This image forming system can be used in office environments where multiple devices need to be connected to a network.
  • It can be applied in printing centers or copy shops where multiple image forming apparatuses are connected to a network.

Problems Solved

  • Simplifies the process of connecting an image forming apparatus to a network alongside an image control apparatus.
  • Provides convenience to users by allowing direct connection of the image forming apparatus to a network.

Benefits

  • User-friendly system that simplifies the connection process.
  • Allows for efficient communication between the image control apparatus and the image forming apparatus.
  • Provides flexibility in network connectivity options for the image forming system.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image forming system that is convenient for a user even when an image forming apparatus is directly connected to a network in addition to an image control apparatus. The image forming system includes an image control apparatus and an image forming apparatus. The image control apparatus includes a first communication member connected to an external apparatus through a network, a second communication member connected to the image forming apparatus through a predetermined transfer path, and a port controller that controls switching of a predetermined network port of the first communication member. The image forming apparatus includes a third communication member connected to the external apparatus through the network, and a fourth communication member connected to the image control apparatus through the predetermined transfer path. The port controller closes the predetermined network port in a case where both of the third and fourth communication members are valid.

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