18594107. STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PRINTER DRIVER, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PRINTER DRIVER, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

TATSURO Uchida of Kanagawa (JP)

STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PRINTER DRIVER, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18594107 titled 'STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PRINTER DRIVER, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a printer driver that allows users to easily confirm information related to a fixed price print service before printing.

  • Enables easy confirmation of fixed price print service information before printing
  • Includes a print setting screen for receiving print settings on an information processing apparatus
  • Displays information related to the fixed price print service on the display unit
  • Enhances user experience by providing clear pricing information before printing

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Printer driver with display capabilities for print settings and pricing information
  • User-friendly interface for confirming print service details
  • Improves transparency and convenience in printing processes

Potential Applications:

  • Printing services
  • Office environments
  • Commercial printing businesses

Problems Solved:

  • Uncertainty about print service pricing
  • Difficulty in confirming print settings before printing

Benefits:

  • Enhanced user experience
  • Increased transparency in print service pricing
  • Improved efficiency in printing processes

Commercial Applications:

  • Optimizing print service operations
  • Enhancing customer satisfaction in printing businesses
  • Streamlining printing workflows

Questions about the Technology 1. How does the printer driver display information related to the fixed price print service? 2. What are the advantages of confirming print settings before printing?

Frequently Updated Research: There may be ongoing research on improving user interfaces for printer drivers to further enhance user experience and efficiency in printing processes.


Original Abstract Submitted

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a printer driver that enables information related to a fixed price print service to be easily confirmed before printing. The printer driver includes a code for displaying a print setting screen for receiving a print setting for printing by a printer on a display unit of an information processing apparatus in which the printer driver is installed, and a code for displaying information related to a fixed price print service with the printer on the display unit.