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Remote hard copy apparatus control including firewall penetrating protocols

US6931447B1 · kind B1 · utility

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27Claims
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Filing dateSep 27, 2000
Grant dateAug 16, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/02
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A server implementation adapted for use with a computer peripheral having a plurality of reportable operational states. In an exemplary embodiment for a hard copy apparatus, both internet browser and electronic mail clients are provided with access to and control of the apparatus. Data filtering and handling are provided for discriminating specific data communications. Firewall penetrating protocols are provided.

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