Image forming apparatus capable of printing image data associated with print right, method of controlling the same, and storage medium
US9372647B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/608
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus capable of providing security for print right-associated image data. An image forming apparatus is capable of communicating with a management server that manages print rights. When printing image data stored in the storage section, a CPU determines whether a print right is associated with the image data. Whenever it is determined that a print right is associated with image data, the CPU makes an inquiry of the management server about print permission of the image data associated with the print right. A printer section prints an image represented by the image data when a response from the management server indicates that the image data associated with the print right is permitted to be printed.
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