Remote replication of printer operator panel
US5699494A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/1253
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Bidirectional communications between a host computer and a printer connected to the host, either locally or by way of a network, are used to provide a user of the host with access to a substantially real-time, visual and functional replica of the operator panel of the printer. The user may view the replica to access all data available through the printer operator panel. Using a mouse or other input device, the user of the host computer can also effectively actuate any pushbuttons or other operator panel control devices depicted as part of the replica.
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