Image formation device supporting direct printing of print files stored in external storage devices
US8437018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0087
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided an image formation device, comprising: at least two connection units including a first connection unit and a second connection unit configured such that first and second external storage devices are detachably connectable to the first and second connection units, respectively; a judgment unit configured to make a judgment as to whether user information concerning a user of a file stored in the first external storage device connected to the first connection unit matches user information concerning a user of a file stored in the second external storage device connected to the second connection unit; and a permission unit configured to permit a direct print operation for a file for which the judgment unit judges that the user information of the file stored in the first external storage device matches the user information of the file stored in the second external storage device.
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