18446377. PRINT CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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PRINT CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

KAZUTAKA Shinagawa of Ibaraki (JP)

PRINT CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18446377 titled 'PRINT CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a print control apparatus that restricts the output of predetermined text data through censorship in input print data.

  • The output unit of the apparatus identifies and restricts the output of predetermined text data in input print data.
  • Information indicating output restriction and enabling identification of the page containing the restricted text data is provided.
  • The apparatus helps in controlling the output of sensitive or restricted information in printed documents.

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      1. Potential Applications
  • Printing sensitive documents with restricted information.
  • Ensuring compliance with censorship regulations in printed materials.
      1. Problems Solved
  • Preventing the unauthorized output of restricted text data.
  • Ensuring privacy and confidentiality in printed documents.
      1. Benefits
  • Enhanced control over the output of sensitive information.
  • Compliance with censorship regulations and privacy requirements.
  • Improved security and confidentiality in printed materials.


Original Abstract Submitted

A print control apparatus includes an output unit configured to output, in a case where predetermined text data to be restricted from being output by censorship is determined to be included in input print data, information indicating output restriction of the input print data and information enabling identification of a page including the predetermined text data.