Systems and methods for remote data storage and processing for use with printers
US8823982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/00095
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of printing a document includes providing a document to a printer for printing; sending a portion of the document from the printer to an external service provider for temporary storage; and storing the portion of the document on the external service provider. The external service provider comprises a computing device or a server. The method further includes requesting that the portion of the document be sent from the external service provider to the printer for printing; sending the portion of the document from the external service provider to the printer; and printing the portion of the document using the printer.
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