18507522. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

KOTARO Matsuda of Kanagawa (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18507522 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The information processing apparatus described in the patent application is designed to facilitate file transmission of document images between external devices. Here is a simplified explanation of the patent application:

  • First instruction unit causes a first external device with scan function to scan a document
  • Display unit shows a UI screen for user to operate file transmission of scanned document image
  • Second instruction unit directs a second external device to obtain and transmit the document image based on user operation via UI screen

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      1. Potential Applications of this Technology

This technology could be applied in various industries such as healthcare, legal, and business sectors for efficient document sharing and transmission.

      1. Problems Solved by this Technology

This technology eliminates the need for manual scanning and transferring of documents, streamlining the process and reducing the risk of errors or delays.

      1. Benefits of this Technology

- Improved efficiency in document transmission - Enhanced user experience with intuitive UI screen - Seamless integration with external devices for file sharing

      1. Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
        1. Streamlining Document Transmission Process in Business Operations

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      1. Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of scanning devices with file transmission capabilities in multifunction printers.

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      1. Unanswered Questions
        1. How does the technology ensure the security of transmitted documents?

The patent application does not provide details on the security measures implemented to protect the confidentiality of transmitted documents.

        1. Are there any limitations in terms of file size or format for document transmission?

The patent application does not specify any restrictions on the file size or format of documents that can be transmitted using this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

The information processing apparatus capable of communicating with an external device includes a first instruction unit configured to cause a first external device having a scan function to scan a document, a display unit configured to display a UI screen to receive a user operation for performing file transmission of a document image obtained by the scan, and a second instruction unit configured to cause a second external device, which has a function to obtain the document image from the first external device and perform file transmission, to perform file transmission of the document image based on a user operation received via the UI screen.

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