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Identifying newly connected printers

US9189176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2011
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/1285
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, actual usage data is obtained for a printer connected to a network. The actual usage data is compared to a usage model for a newly connected printer. The printer is identified as newly connected in response to determining the actual usage data is consistent with the usage model. Information that the printer is newly connected is displayed.

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