Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080222185 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING EVENT RELATED DOCUMENT OUTPUT - The subject application is directed to a system and method for generating date range related document output. User identification data is first received by a document processing device corresponding to an associated user. The user then requests the generation of a date range related document via a user interface associated with the device. Data range related content data, and corresponding pricing data, are then received from an associated storage. A display is then generated via the user interface corresponding to the received content data and the received pricing data. The user then selects desired content data, which is used to generate a data range document. The cost associated with generating the date range related document is then generated. The data range related document, upon receipt of cost authorization, is then rendered by the associated document processing device. | 09-11-2008 |
20080263550 | A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCHEDULED DISTRIBUTION OF UPDATED DOCUMENTS - The subject application is directed to a system and method for scheduled distribution of updated documents. Document data corresponding to at least one electronic document associated with a meeting is first stored in an associated data storage. Next, identification data representing each invitee to the meeting is stored in the storage. Event data corresponding to the scheduled timing of the meeting event is then stored in the associated data storage. Document processing operation data, corresponding to one or more document processing operations to be performed on the received document data, is also stored in the associated data storage. The stored document data is then retrieved from the data storage at an appointed time in accordance with the stored event data. At least one of the associated document processing operations is then commenced on the retrieved document data based upon the stored document processing operation data. | 10-23-2008 |
20080294973 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING DOCUMENTS FROM MULTIPLE IMAGE OVERLAYS - The subject application is directed to a system and method for construction of layered documents, such as advertisements, educational materials, graphic designs, and the like. In multiple image data files generated, for example, by scanning multiple document pages, a user is capable of selecting a color in a particular page, or region of a page, to be eliminated. A user is further capable of selecting a tint level associated with a corresponding image data file, such as, for example, 0%, 50%, and the like. Once desired color transparency data and tint level data are selected, a document processing device generates a composite image by superimposition of each of the image data files. The composite image is generated in accordance with the overlay order designated by the user. A tangible, humanly cognizable document is then generated by the document processing device. | 11-27-2008 |
20090070756 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESOURCE UTILIZATION-BASED THROTTLING OF SOFTWARE UPDATES - The subject application is directed to a system and method for resource utilization-based throttling of software updates. A transfer of updated software is first commenced to a document processing device so as to perform an update of operational software associated with the device. Resource utilization associated with the operation of the document processing device is then sensed. In accordance with an output of the sensed resource utilization, an update process is throttled associated with the document processing device and the updated software. | 03-12-2009 |
20090196529 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTENT SENSITIVE DOCUMENT PROCESSING - The subject application is directed to a system and method for content-sensitive document processing. First, at least one electronic document is received. A document processing device then retrieves content data from an associated data storage. The content data suitably corresponds to acceptable content associated with the document processing device. The document processing device then compares at least a portion of the electronic document with the received content data. Processing of the portion of the received electronic document is then controlled in accordance with the results of the comparison. | 08-06-2009 |
20090204879 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCRIPT LANGUAGE-BASED DOCUMENT PROCESSING - The subject application is directed to a system and method for script language-based document processing. First, an electronic document inclusive of scripted commands is received. Scripted commands are then parsed from the received electronic document. At least one electronic document is then retrieved from an associated storage in accordance with the parsing of the scripted commands from the received electronic document. Thereafter, at least one document processing operation is performed on each retrieved electronic document in accordance with the scripted command parsed from the received electronic document. | 08-13-2009 |
20090204893 | DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURABLE PAGE NUMBERING SYSTEM - A system and method for dynamically configuring page numbers. A user is prompted for pagination data, including page number, pagination formatting, and pagination location for each page of a rendition of a document, via a thin client interface on a workstation. A document image data file comprising a bitmapped electronic document associated with the pagination data is then retrieved. An object file is populated with numbering data specified by the pagination data. The object and document files are communicated to a document rendering device that processes the object file to generate bitmapped pagination content. A merged file is created from bitmapped content of the image file and pagination content from the object file. A document output is generated from the merged file having viewable content including the content of the document data image file and the populated object file. The document output is communicated to the rendering device for rendering. | 08-13-2009 |
20090204955 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED DISTRIBUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SECURITY FIXES - The subject application is directed to a system and method for automated distribution and implementation of security fixes. A text message is first received into data storage of a document processing device via a data network. Strings in the received text message are then parsed so as to isolate control data, which includes advisory data corresponding to the applicability of a security risk associated with a class of devices and remedy data corresponding to a solution to a vulnerability problem associated with vulnerability data. The advisory data is then tested for applicability to the device, and the remedy data is analyzed according to the advisory test. An alteration of the document processing device is then completed in accordance with the output of analysis. The acceptability of the alteration of the device is then verified, and an applied alteration of the device is undone based upon the verification output. | 08-13-2009 |
20090217295 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTENSIBLE DOCUMENT PROCESSING - The subject application is directed to a system and method for extensible document processing. The startup of a plurality of document processing services on an associated document processing device is controlled via a service startup manager. Each of the document processing services is then interfaced with a control system via a device level interface. Data is communicated between the device level interface and an external data processing device via an agent layer interface. The agent layer interface is registered with the service startup manager. A startup of the document processing device is then commenced in accordance with the control of the service startup manager. A document processing control display is generated on a user interface associated with the document processing device, with the display including indicia corresponding to one of the functions of the external data processing device according to the agent layer interface. | 08-27-2009 |
20090222732 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SERVER-DIRECTED DOCUMENT INPUT VIA A DOCUMENT PROCESSOR INTERFACE - The subject application is directed to a system and method for server-directed document input via a document processor interface. A thin client interface is generated on a graphical display associated with a document processing device via a web server. The document processing device is controlled via a controller using software instructions. User instructions relative to a scanning operation are then received and data corresponding to the user instructions is communicated to the server via a network interface. The server receives the user instructions and generates device control instructions. The control instructions are communicated to the controller of the processing device. Operation of a scanner integrated with the processing device is commenced and scanning is performed of an electronic document from a tangible document positioned on the scanner according to the device control instructions. The electronic document is communicated from the processing device to the server via the network interface. | 09-03-2009 |
20090244598 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USER-SPECIFIC DISCOVERY AND INITIATION OF A DEFAULT DOCUMENT PROCESSING DEVICE - The subject application is directed to a system and method for user-specific discovery and initiation of a default document processing device. First, a computing device is placed in data communication with an associated data network. Device data corresponding to document processing devices accessible by the computing device is then retrieved. Via the associated data network, data communication is established between the computing device and the document processing devices. The relative location between the computing device and each of the document processing devices is then determined according to the established data communication. A default document processing device subset is thereafter selected from the available document processing devices based upon the determined location. Operation of the document processing device subset is then enabled via the computing device. | 10-01-2009 |
20090248512 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCORPORATING TARGETED CONTENT IN A DOCUMENT - The subject application is directed to a system and method for selective incorporation of targeted content in remotely rendered documents. An electronic document is first received from an owner. Layout data corresponding to the size and/or position available for placement of secondary content in connection with a rendering of the electronic document is then received. Destination data corresponding to an output destination for a rendering of the electronic document is then received. The secondary content is then retrieved in accordance with the received destination data and formatted based upon the received layout data. The electronic document and the secondary content are then communicated to an output destination in accordance with the received destination data so as to generate a rendered document at the output destination, with the rendered document incorporating the electronic document and secondary content mutually arranged based upon the layout data. | 10-01-2009 |
20100033439 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY FIELD TEXT ENTRY - The subject application is directed to a system and method for touch screen display field text entry. Keyboard indicia is generated on a touch screen interface after contact with a first touch-sensitive text entry field of at least one touch-sensitive text entry displayed on an associated display, the keyboard indicia including indicium corresponding to each of plurality of touch-sensitive character areas. Text entry is generated in the first text entry field corresponding to contact with each indicium and the first text entry field is highlighted on the display as an active text entry field after contact therewith. | 02-11-2010 |
20100041371 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE TELEPHONE-BASED USER AUTHENTICATION - The subject application is directed to a system and method for mobile telephone-based user authentication. Data records are stored in a data storage, with each data record including a cellular telephone number and pre-set payment mechanism data. Login data is received via a user interface associated with a document processing device that includes a telephone number of a cellular telephone associated with the user. The presence of a data record corresponding to the login data is determined, and operation of the document processing device is commenced upon the presence of a data record in the data storage. A data message is sent to the cellular telephone corresponding to the telephone number of the login data. Confirmation data is received from the cellular telephone responsive to the data message, and an operation on the document processing device is completed in accordance with received confirmation data. | 02-18-2010 |
20100245877 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - An image processing apparatus, including: an input module configured to input an image and first character data, the first character data being associated with the image; a template database module configured to store a template, the template including information of an operation associated with second character data; a determination module configured to determine the template according to the first character data and the second character data; and a job server module configured to execute the operation included in the template for the image. | 09-30-2010 |
20110001998 | Rerouting of Document Processing Jobs - Selective rerouting of document processing jobs is disclosed. A printer driver first converts electronic document data is into a device compatible format and assigned a unique document ID. The printer driver then determines a set of network devices, such as document processing devices, that are participating in the performance of received document processing jobs. The converted document data is then divided into portions and one or more portions are then sent to each of the participating network devices. One of the devices is then selected as the output device, whereupon the output device broadcasts/multicasts a request for processed data portions from each of the other network devices. The received portions are then recombined, and released for further processing in accordance with the received document processing job. | 01-06-2011 |
20110013218 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COORDINATED DOCUMENT PROCESSING AMONG DEVICES HAVING DIFFERING FUNCTIONALITY - The subject application is directed to coordinating document processing operations among devices having differing functionality. A document is received into a first document processing device that has a first set of processing functions. A display is generated on the first device that includes indicia of an available document processing operation having a function of a first set and a secondary function of a second device, with any secondary function outside the first set. Selection data is received of an operation having functions from the first set and one or more secondary functions. Operation of the first device is controlled by a controller operable to control the functions of the first set by the first device on the document. The document is communicated to the second device following completion of any first set functions. The document processing operation is completed by the second device via completion of any secondary functions. | 01-20-2011 |
20110078565 | System and Method for Simultaneously Commencing Output of Disparately Encoded Electronic Documents - The subject application is directed to a system and method for simultaneously commencing output of disparately encoded electronic documents. Selection data representative of multiple electronic documents encoded in multiple disparate formats is first received. For example, the electronic documents are capable of being encoded in MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD, MICROSOFT OFFICE EXCEL, ADOBE ACROBAT formats, and the like. Each of the disparate formats is associated with a corresponding software module and then retrieved in accordance with received selection data. Next, the electronic documents are communicated to corresponding software modules, and the document processing device commences a selected document processing operation on each of the electronic documents by a corresponding software module. Each application-specific module is adapted for processing a document processing request for one or more types of documents that are associated with one specific application. | 03-31-2011 |
20110093432 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT OF DOCUMENT PROCESSING DEVICES - The subject application is directed to a document processing workflow system and method. On an associated display, a web output is generated and a document processing instructions is received for commencing an operation on a document processing device. A workflow manager commences a workflow instance based upon the received document processing instruction. The workflow instance includes ascertaining the status of the operation, generating an error signal based upon the status, and generating an image on the display that corresponds to the output of the document processing device resulting from the operation. The workflow instance also includes the receipt of a location specified by the user for a data storage that is associated with the operation, and exchanging electronic document data with the user-specified data storage location. | 04-21-2011 |
20110164279 | System and Method for Routing Electronic Documents for Processing Via Transient E-Mail Addressing - The subject application is directed to routing electronic documents for processing using a transient email address. A document processing gateway automatically generates a transient email address in response to a non-electronic mail request to do so. A mail server routes a document processing request directed to the transient email address to a document processing device. Upon completion of the routing process or other similar event, the transient email address is deleted. | 07-07-2011 |
20110173445 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTENT BASED APPLICATION OF SECURITY LEVELS TO ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS - The subject application is directed to a system and method for automated application of security levels to electronic documents. | 07-14-2011 |
20110255113 | Document Tag Based Destination Prompting and Auto Routing for Document Management System Connectors - Systems and methods for electronic document routing using a multifunction peripheral are disclosed. An electronic document including a document tag is accepted. A document tag is automatically identified using optical character recognition within the electronic document. The document tag is then displayed to the user. The electronic document is stored in a storage location for the electronic document previously associated with the document tag or in a user-input storage location in response to a prompt. | 10-20-2011 |
20120105905 | System and Method for Operation of Document Processing Devices Via Portable Data Devices - The subject application is directed to a system and method for operation of document processing devices via portable data devices. A wireless data connection is established between a document processing device including a processor and associated data storage and an associated mobile data device. A remote installation of a software interface for the document processing device is initiated on the mobile data device via the wireless data connection. A multicast probe is received via the wireless data connection from the mobile data device initiated in accordance with operation of the software interface after installation. The mobile data device is registered with the document processing device in accordance with a response to the multicast probe. Control data generated by the software interface operable to commence at least one document processing operation on the document processing device is received from the mobile data device via the wireless data connection. | 05-03-2012 |
20120110506 | System and Method for File Navigation - The subject application is directed to computer file navigation. The identification of a user is received followed by a menu selection instruction. Uniquely identified data storage areas and uniquely identified secondary data storage areas are then defined in a data storage. Each secondary area includes history data relative to the user's prior access. A menu area is then generated that includes use-selectable indicia, each corresponding to one of a subset of the storage areas. A user-positionable pointer is generated on the menu area, a position of the pointer is detected relative to the indicia, and an indicium is generated proximate to the pointer in accordance with the detected position. A listing of secondary areas corresponding to the selected indicium is generated and displayed in an order based on the associated history data. A selection of one the secondary areas is received from the user and its history data is updated. | 05-03-2012 |
20130201508 | Automated File Generation Using a Multifunction Peripheral - There is disclosed multifunction peripheral and a method for automated file generation. The multifunction peripheral includes a network interface for accessing a data source including data to be inserted into a plurality of files generated using a template and the data source and for sending the plurality of files to the output destination. The multifunction peripheral also includes a user interface for receiving identification of template elements within an electronic document and for receiving selection of an output destination for the plurality of files generated using the template and the data source. The multifunction peripheral also includes a controller for generating the template from the electronic document using the identified template elements, for generating a preview of a file generated using the template and the data source, the preview visible on the display device and for generating the plurality of files using the template and the data source. | 08-08-2013 |
20130293572 | User Interface for Page View Zooming - There is disclosed a method and apparatus for a user interface for page view zooming. The method comprises generating a default user interface including an electronic document. The method further includes receiving touchdown and hold data indicating that a user has interacted with a portion of the electronic document and beginning a continuous zoom process for that portion of the electronic document. The method further includes halting the zoom process once a user has released the touch over the portion of the electronic document and displaying the magnified document on the user interface. The method employs a similar operation to enable a de-zooming operation. | 11-07-2013 |