18451956. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, MULTIFUNCTION PERIPHERAL AND TERMINAL, EXCLUSIVE USAGE MODE CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, MULTIFUNCTION PERIPHERAL AND TERMINAL, EXCLUSIVE USAGE MODE CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, MULTIFUNCTION PERIPHERAL AND TERMINAL, EXCLUSIVE USAGE MODE CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, MULTIFUNCTION PERIPHERAL AND TERMINAL, EXCLUSIVE USAGE MODE CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
HIROKAZU Tokumoto of Chiba (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, MULTIFUNCTION PERIPHERAL AND TERMINAL, EXCLUSIVE USAGE MODE CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18451956 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, MULTIFUNCTION PERIPHERAL AND TERMINAL, EXCLUSIVE USAGE MODE CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image forming apparatus that enables an exclusive usage mode for a printing function in response to a request from a registered terminal.
- Reception unit receives a request from a registered terminal for enabling an exclusive usage mode related to printing function.
- Enabling unit activates the exclusive usage mode when the request is received.
Potential Applications
- Office printers with restricted access to certain users.
- Secure printing environments where confidentiality is crucial.
Problems Solved
- Unauthorized access to printing functions.
- Ensuring privacy and security of printed documents.
Benefits
- Enhanced security for sensitive documents.
- Control over who can use printing functions.
- Customizable access levels for different users.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes: a reception unit configured to receive a request from a registered terminal, the request being a request of enabling an exclusive usage mode relating to a printing function for the registered terminal; and an enabling unit configured to enable the exclusive usage mode in a case where the request is received.
