18462272. PRINTING CONTROL APPARATUS THAT COMMUNICATES WITH CLOUD PRINT SERVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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PRINTING CONTROL APPARATUS THAT COMMUNICATES WITH CLOUD PRINT SERVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Ritsuto Sako of Tokyo (JP)

PRINTING CONTROL APPARATUS THAT COMMUNICATES WITH CLOUD PRINT SERVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18462272 titled 'PRINTING CONTROL APPARATUS THAT COMMUNICATES WITH CLOUD PRINT SERVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a printing control apparatus that can register itself in a cloud print service provided in different regions. It includes a transmission unit to send a registration request to the cloud print service and a setting unit to specify the destination for the transmission.

  • The printing control apparatus can be registered in a cloud print service.
  • The registration request is sent to the cloud print service.
  • The transmission destination for the registration request can be set.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various scenarios where cloud printing services are used, such as:

  • Office environments where multiple printers are connected to a cloud print service.
  • Public spaces like libraries or internet cafes where users can print documents remotely.
  • Home networks where users can print from different devices to a cloud-connected printer.

Problems Solved

The printing control apparatus addresses the following problems:

  • Simplifies the registration process for connecting to a cloud print service.
  • Provides a standardized method for registering in different regions.
  • Allows users to easily set the destination for the registration request.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Streamlined registration process, saving time and effort for users.
  • Flexibility to connect to cloud print services in different regions.
  • Improved user experience by providing a simple way to set the transmission destination.


Original Abstract Submitted

A printing control apparatus includes a transmission unit configured to transmit, to a transmission destination corresponding to any one of a plurality of different regions where a predetermined cloud print service is provided, a registration request to register the printing control apparatus in the predetermined cloud print service, and a setting unit configured to set the transmission destination.