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Image processing device having a VPN processing unit that connects to a VPN using authentication information obtained through UI unit for acquiring workflow using terminal address, information processing system and method

US12124749B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2021
Grant dateOct 22, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/32747
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image processing device includes an image processing unit, a UI unit, a VPN processing unit, and a housing. The image processing unit includes a printer and/or a scanner. The UI unit is the target of an input action performed by the user. The VPN processing unit connects to a VPN using authentication information obtained through the UI unit. The image processing unit, the UT unit, and the VPN processing unit are provided to the housing.

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