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Method and system for removing objects from a print document

US9781300B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2016
Grant dateOct 3, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/0094
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for removing objects from a print document are provided. An image forming apparatus receives a print document sent from a computing device remote from the image forming apparatus. The print document includes print data. The image forming apparatus further receives a directive to remove, from the print document, at least one type of object selected for removal, wherein the print data includes data representing one or more objects of the type of object selected for removal. In response to the directive, the image forming apparatus removes the one or more objects of the type of object selected for removal prior to printing the print document.

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