Hard imaging devices, and hard imaging device file system accessing and sharing method
US8203731B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/1206
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Hard imaging devices, hard imaging systems, articles of manufacture, hard imaging device file system accessing methods, hard imaging device file system sharing methods are described. According to one aspect, a hard imaging device comprises a communications interface configured to communicate with a communications medium external of the hard imaging device, an image engine configured to form hard images using media, a file system configured to store a plurality of electronic files, processing circuitry having a server system configured to communicate with the file system and at least an external management device or a computer device, and wherein communication with at least the external management device or the computer device is performed using a web sharing protocol.
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