Print services selection in a networked computing environment
US8767241B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K15/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for selection of print services in a networked computing environment (e.g., a cloud computing environment). Specifically, in a typical embodiment, a request (e.g., comprising a print job) is received from a user, and a print template is identified. The print template generally comprises a set of parameters (e.g., paper size, colors, etc.) for printing the print job request. A location of the user will be determined, and a set of printers (e.g., within a predetermined proximity of the location) that is capable of printing the job in accordance with the set of parameters is identified. Thereafter, a particular printer will be identified from the set of printers based on a set of service level commitments (e.g., a desired distance from the location, a queue length, etc.). The job can then be sent to the particular printer for printing.
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