Method and system for print stream job determination and analysis
US6762851B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0283
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention is a method and system for print stream determination. The system's method begins with the initiation of a print stream processing application to which a print stream is directed. A print job is determined from a set of characteristics resident in the print stream. The print processing application will determine the optimal use of the system's peripheral devices for performing the job. The optimal use is determined by comparing each of the job's characteristics with each of the characteristics of the potential device driver. The comparison begins with determination of a value for each of the job characteristics wherein the value is representative of a desired result. A value for each of the device driver characteristics is determined wherein the value is representative of a potential result. Each of the desired results is compared to each corresponding potential result. If no corresponding potential result can be established, then an alternative peripheral device is sought. If no peripheral device is located, then the application will select a default peripheral device. The print stream will then be directed to the selected device for processing. Once the print stream…
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