System and method for printing independent of location and using a universal print module
US8995002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/128
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for printing independent of location and using a universal print module comprises a computing device having a print anywhere sending module and a printer having a print anywhere receiving module coupled by a network. The print anywhere sending module is adapted to interface with the computing device to generate a print file. The print anywhere sending module broadcasts the availability of a print file or job and transmits that print job to a responding print anywhere receiving module. The print anywhere receiving module interfaces with the printer to provide the print file and to print the file. The present invention also includes a variety of methods including a method for printing, a method for printing using a universal print module, and a method for printing using the print key.
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