18581711. STORAGE MEDIUM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
STORAGE MEDIUM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
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Inventor(s)
HIROSHI Kikuchi of Kanagawa (JP)
STORAGE MEDIUM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18581711 titled 'STORAGE MEDIUM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for controlling the transmission of print jobs to an image forming apparatus based on the total number of pages already printed and the number of pages in the current print job.
- The method involves obtaining the total number of pages already printed and comparing it to a threshold value.
- If the sum of the total printed pages and the current print job exceeds the threshold value, a user interface is displayed with options to either proceed with the print job or cancel it.
- This control method helps manage print jobs that may exceed contracted plan limits.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Control method for managing print jobs based on total printed pages and current job size.
- User interface display with options to proceed or cancel print jobs exceeding threshold value.
- Efficient management of print jobs to avoid exceeding contracted plan limits.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in various industries and settings where print job management is crucial, such as:
- Office environments
- Printing services
- Educational institutions
Problems Solved:
- Prevents exceeding contracted plan limits for print jobs.
- Efficiently manages print job transmission to avoid unnecessary costs.
Benefits:
- Cost savings by avoiding excess print job charges.
- Improved print job management and control.
- Enhanced user experience with clear options for managing print jobs.
Commercial Applications: Title: Print Job Management System for Cost-Efficient Printing This technology can be commercially applied in:
- Print service providers
- Office equipment manufacturers
- Managed print services companies
Questions about Print Job Management System: 1. How does the control method determine when to display the user interface for print job management?
- The control method displays the user interface when the sum of total printed pages and current job size exceeds a threshold value.
2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of implementing this print job management system?
- Implementing this system can help organizations avoid excess print job charges and efficiently manage their printing costs.
Original Abstract Submitted
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute a control method for an information processing apparatus that transmits a print job, which causes to execute a print processing according to an instruction, to an image forming apparatus, the control method including a step of obtaining a total number of already-printed pages including the number of pages already printed to date, and a step of, in a case that a sum of the total number of already-printed pages and the number of pages included in the instruction exceeds a threshold value corresponding to a contracted plan, causing a display unit of the information processing apparatus to display a user interface including a first object for instructing to transmit a print job that causes to execute a print processing exceeding the threshold value, and a second object for instructing to cancel transmitting the print job.
