View source for 18467103. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

=IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA|CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA]]


[[Category:CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:HIRONOBU Nakai of Tokyo (JP)|HIRONOBU Nakai of Tokyo (JP)]][[Category:HIRONOBU Nakai of Tokyo (JP)]]

==IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18467103 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes an image forming apparatus that communicates with a remote server to execute print jobs. The control unit of the apparatus determines if server-side registration information has been deleted and deletes client-side registration information accordingly.

* Image forming apparatus with communication interface to remote server
* Storage unit for client-side registration information
* Control unit for executing print jobs from server
* Server-side registration information for communication
* Detection and deletion of client-side registration information based on server-side status

== Potential Applications ==
The technology can be applied in various industries where remote printing and communication with servers are required, such as offices, schools, and print shops.

== Problems Solved ==
1. Efficient communication between image forming apparatus and remote servers
2. Automatic management of registration information for seamless printing process

== Benefits ==
1. Streamlined printing process
2. Reduced manual intervention for registration management
3. Enhanced connectivity with remote servers

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
"Remote Printing Solutions for Businesses: Enhance your office printing efficiency with our innovative image forming apparatus"
"Education Sector Printing Solutions: Simplify printing tasks in schools and universities with our advanced technology"

== Possible Prior Art ==
A similar technology may exist in the form of network printers that communicate with servers for print jobs. However, the specific feature of detecting and deleting client-side registration information based on server-side status may be unique to this patent application.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does the apparatus ensure data security during communication with the remote server? ===
The patent application does not provide details on the security measures implemented to protect the data exchanged between the image forming apparatus and the remote server. It would be important to know how sensitive information is safeguarded during the printing process.

=== What is the expected lifespan of the image forming apparatus and how does it compare to similar devices on the market? ===
Information regarding the durability and longevity of the image forming apparatus is not mentioned in the patent application. Understanding the expected lifespan of the device and how it stacks up against competitors would be crucial for potential buyers looking to invest in this technology.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit, a communication interface connected to a server that operates in a remote environment, a storage unit configured to store client-side registration information for connection with the server, and a control unit configured to execute a print job received from the server by controlling the image forming unit to form an image. The server communicates with the image forming apparatus using server-side registration information registered in the remote environment. The control unit determines whether the server-side registration information has been deleted in the remote environment based on a received signal received from the server, and delete the client-side registration information stored in the storage unit in a case where it is determined that the server-side registration information has been deleted in the remote environment.



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