Method and apparatus for authorizing printing
US7180621B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/1292
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A print job is received (e.g., by a print server) that has an associated print destination. A determination is made as to a first location associated with a source of the print job. Another determination is made regarding a second location associated with the print destination. A printing policy associated with the print job is identified. The print job is communicated to the print destination if the print job satisfies the printing policy. The printing policy may determine whether the first location is the same as the second location. Also, the printing policy may determine whether the first and second locations are located in a common facility (such as a hotel) and whether the second location is in a controlled area of the common facility (such as the front desk).
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