Processing of print data received over a network, and image formation using the processed data
US7274483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/1271
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In an image forming apparatus which is connected to a network (30), and forms an image on the basis of data acquired from the network, upon receiving a URL that designates image data to be acquired from a console, the URL is interpreted, and a data request is submitted to a server via the network on the basis of the interpretation result. Image data sent from the server in response to that data request is stored. If the image data is a JPEG image, an image process that warrants excellent tone reproduction is made; if the image data is a GIF image, an image process that warrants high resolution is made, and the processed image data is output to a printer to print it out.
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