18052370. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yoko Takenaka of Chiba (JP)

Akinori Takeo of Kanagawa (JP)

Nobuaki Fukasawa of Tokyo (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18052370 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

An image forming apparatus is described in this patent application. Here are the key points:

  • The apparatus issues a content display trigger when a specific user operation event occurs.
  • Upon issuing the trigger, the apparatus retrieves web content from a content server based on path information set on a signage setting screen.
  • The retrieved web content is then displayed on the apparatus.
  • If a hyperlink within the displayed web content is pressed, the apparatus downloads the linked content to be printed.
  • A print dialog is displayed on the web content, allowing the user to customize the printing options.
  • The apparatus prints the content if the user issues an instruction to print using the print dialog.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Digital signage systems that can display web content and allow users to print specific content.
  • Interactive kiosks or terminals that provide access to web-based information and printing capabilities.
  • Advertising displays that can offer printed coupons or promotional materials to users.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Simplifies the process of printing web content by providing a direct link between the displayed content and the printing functionality.
  • Enables users to easily access and print specific web-based information without the need for additional devices or complicated procedures.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Enhanced user experience by seamlessly integrating web content display and printing capabilities.
  • Time-saving for users who need to print specific information from web sources.
  • Increased efficiency in digital signage systems by offering a comprehensive solution for content display and printing.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image forming apparatus issues a content display trigger if a predetermined event related to a user operation is received. When the content display trigger is issued, the image forming apparatus acquires web content from a content server based on path information set on a signage setting screen, and displays the acquired web content. If a hyperlink in the web content is pressed on the displayed web content, the image forming apparatus downloads content to be printed that is the linked content, and displays a print dialog on the web content. The image forming apparatus prints the content to be printed if an instruction to print the content to be printed is issued using the print dialog.

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