Distributed print processing
US8693022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K15/1859
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, receipt of a print job at a printer is recognized. If the printer has a set of capabilities needed to meet requirements of the job, local processing is performed, and printing of the job at the printer is caused. If the printer does not have the set, and the printer and a print service available to the printer via a network together have the set, the job is sent to the service for remote processing. After the remote processing, the job is received at the printer from the service. Printing of the job, at the printer and in accordance with the requirements, is caused.
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