Approach for securely printing electronic documents
US8547568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/444
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An approach is provided for securely printing electronic documents using a portable media. The approach is applicable to a wide variety of contexts and implementations and includes secure direct printing of electronic documents, secure direct printing of electronic documents with remote user authentication and secure printing of electronic documents with remote data management. The particular information provided on the portable media varies, depending upon the implementation. Furthermore, the approach provides varying degrees of security and may be used in conjunction with conventional printing of electronic documents.
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