18393749. IMAGE FORMING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE FORMING PROCESS PROGRAM simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
IMAGE FORMING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE FORMING PROCESS PROGRAM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Akihiko Satomi of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
Yasuhiro Oshima of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
Yasuhiro Furuta of SHIMOSUWA-MACHI (JP)
IMAGE FORMING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE FORMING PROCESS PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18393749 titled 'IMAGE FORMING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE FORMING PROCESS PROGRAM
The abstract describes an image forming device that interacts with a terminal device to approve and print files. The device generates identification information for approval, stores print data, and executes printing based on the received identification information.
- Device interacts with terminal device to approve and print files
- Generates identification information for approval
- Stores print data and identification information together
- Notifies terminal device of identification information
- Executes printing based on received identification information
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in office settings, printing shops, and any environment where secure printing is required.
Problems Solved: This technology streamlines the printing process, enhances security by requiring approval for printing, and ensures that only authorized files are printed.
Benefits: Increased security in printing processes, streamlined workflow, reduced risk of unauthorized printing, and improved efficiency in document management.
Commercial Applications: This technology can be marketed to businesses, printing companies, educational institutions, and any organization that requires secure printing solutions.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on secure printing methods, document management systems, and image forming devices with approval processes.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring ways to enhance the security features of this technology, improve user experience, and integrate it with other document management systems.
Questions about Image Forming Device with Approval Process: 1. How does the device generate identification information for approval? 2. What are the potential security benefits of using this technology in an office environment?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming device according to an aspect of the present disclosure provides a terminal device with an operation image, acquires a first file to be printed from the terminal device, generates the first identification information that is identification information for approving printing of the first file to be printed, and stores a first object to be printed that is first print data obtained by converting the first file to be printed or the first file to be printed and the first identification information in association with each other. The image forming device notifies the terminal device of the first identification information, receives input of the identification information, identifies the first object to be printed corresponding to the first identification information when the identification information whose input is received matches the first identification information, and executes printing of the first print data of the identified first object to be printed.
