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Installation method and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium

US11704080B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2022
Grant dateJul 18, 2023
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/00962
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An installation method includes installing a universal printer driver for an image forming apparatus in a user terminal for use by a user; determining whether or not there is installed a dedicated printer driver in the user terminal; and upon determining that there is installed a dedicated printer driver in the user terminal, performing a presentation process of presenting to the user a function that will no longer be available for use if the dedicated printer driver is uninstalled.

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