18507433. PRINTING SYSTEM ALLOWING ADMINISTRATOR TO CONVENIENTLY LIMIT FUNCTION OF PRINT DEVICE WHEN USED BY GENERAL USER, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 PRINTING SYSTEM ALLOWING ADMINISTRATOR TO CONVENIENTLY LIMIT FUNCTION OF PRINT DEVICE WHEN USED BY GENERAL USER, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PRINTING SYSTEM ALLOWING ADMINISTRATOR TO CONVENIENTLY LIMIT FUNCTION OF PRINT DEVICE WHEN USED BY GENERAL USER, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND 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 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
PRINTING SYSTEM ALLOWING ADMINISTRATOR TO CONVENIENTLY LIMIT FUNCTION OF PRINT DEVICE WHEN USED BY GENERAL USER, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
YOUSUKE Sugai of Kanagawa (JP)
PRINTING SYSTEM ALLOWING ADMINISTRATOR TO CONVENIENTLY LIMIT FUNCTION OF PRINT DEVICE WHEN USED BY GENERAL USER, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18507433 titled 'PRINTING SYSTEM ALLOWING ADMINISTRATOR TO CONVENIENTLY LIMIT FUNCTION OF PRINT DEVICE WHEN USED BY GENERAL USER, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a printing system that allows an administrator to limit the functions of a print device when used by a general user. The system includes a print device, an information processing apparatus with a cloud printer driver, a first server, and a second server. The cloud printer driver enables the adjustment of functions available to the general user, while the servers manage print setting extension applications.
- The printing system allows an administrator to control the functions accessible to general users of a print device.
- A cloud printer driver is used to adjust the number of functions available to general users.
- The first server manages print setting extension applications to be installed for print device users.
- The second server manages multiple print setting extension applications.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in office settings, educational institutions, and public printing facilities to control and manage print device functions for general users.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the issue of unauthorized or excessive use of print device functions by general users, allowing administrators to set limitations as needed.
Benefits
- Improved control over print device functions - Enhanced security and cost management - Streamlined print device management for administrators
Potential Commercial Applications
- Print device management software for businesses - Security and access control systems for print devices in various industries
Possible Prior Art
One potential prior art could be print management software that allows administrators to control and monitor print device usage in a networked environment.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system ensure compatibility with different models of print devices?
The abstract does not specify how the system handles compatibility issues with various print device models.
What security measures are in place to protect the print setting extension applications and user data?
The abstract does not detail the security protocols implemented to safeguard the print setting extension applications and user information.
Original Abstract Submitted
A printing system allowing an administrator to conveniently limit a function of a print device when used by a general user is provided. The printing system includes a print device, an information processing apparatus in which a general-purpose printer driver commonly usable for a plurality of models of print devices is initially set as a cloud printer driver used when printing is performed by the print device, a first server, and a second server. The printing system increases or decreases the number of functions settable by a general user by using the cloud printer driver. The first server manages an APPID of the print setting extension application to be installed when the general user uses the print device as print setting extension application designation information in association with a GUID of the print device. The second server manages a plurality of print setting extension applications in association with their APPIDs.
