Identifying newly connected printers
US9189176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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