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System and method for coordinated document processing among devices having differing functionality

US8467081B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2009
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/0035
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The subject application is directed to coordinating document processing operations among devices having differing functionality. A document is received into a first document processing device that has a first set of processing functions. A display is generated on the first device that includes indicia of an available document processing operation having a function of a first set and a secondary function of a second device, with any secondary function outside the first set. Selection data is received of an operation having functions from the first set and one or more secondary functions. Operation of the first device is controlled by a controller operable to control the functions of the first set by the first device on the document. The document is communicated to the second device following completion of any first set functions. The document processing operation is completed by the second device via completion of any secondary functions.

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