公开(公告)号：US07268900B1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-11

申请号：US09675194

申请日：2000-09-29

Applicant: Gary D Zimmerman

Inventor： Gary D Zimmerman

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G06K1/00

CPC classification number: G06K15/40 ,  G06F3/122 ,  G06F3/123 ,  G06F3/1245 ,  G06F3/1284

Abstract: A printer cable that is configured for coupling to a printer having an enclosure and a printer port. The printer cable includes a first connector for connecting to the printer port and a second connector for coupling to a host device (e.g., a personal computer (PC)). The printer cable includes a printer formatter for providing formatting services to the printer via the first connector. Since the printer formatter is integrated into the printer cable, the printer formatter is external to the printer enclosure and is easily removable and configurable by a user.

Abstract translation: 配置为与具有外壳和打印机端口的打印机耦合的打印机电缆。 打印机电缆包括用于连接到打印机端口的第一连接器和用于耦合到主机设备（例如个人计算机（PC））的第二连接器。 打印机电缆包括用于经由第一连接器向打印机提供格式化服务的打印机格式化器。 由于打印机格式化程序集成到打印机电缆中，打印机格式化器位于打印机机箱的外部，并且易于由用户进行移动和配置。

公开(公告)号：US07158248B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-02

申请号：US10072000

申请日：2002-02-07

Applicant: William Mark Smith ,  John Leland Boldon

Inventor： William Mark Smith ,  John Leland Boldon

IPC: G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G06F8/61 ,  G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/123 ,  G06F3/1288

Abstract: A method of revising multi-component software in a multifunctional printer, including revising at least one software component of the multi-component software, qualifying the multi-component software, bundling the multi-component software as a software bundle; and loading the software bundle on to a multifunctional printer. Additional methods and/or devices are also included.

Abstract translation: 一种在多功能打印机中修改多组件软件的方法，包括修改多组件软件的至少一个软件组件，限定多组件软件，将多组件软件捆绑为软件包; 并将软件包装入多功能打印机。 还包括其他方法和/或设备。

公开(公告)号：US20060244986A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11118849

申请日：2005-04-29

Applicant: Andrew Ferlitsch

Inventor： Andrew Ferlitsch

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/1288 ,  G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/123 ,  G06F8/65 ,  G06F9/4411 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/0097 ,  H04N2201/0046 ,  H04N2201/0079 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0082 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/0091 ,  H04N2201/0093

Abstract: In an exemplary method, an imaging device that is logically connected to at least one host computer system receives installation of a firmware upgrade. The firmware upgrade includes at least one new feature that is not accessible to the host(s) without a driver upgrade. The firmware upgrade includes the driver upgrade and/or driver upgrade information. In response to receiving installation of the firmware upgrade, the imaging device identifies the host(s) to which it is logically connected. The imaging device sends the driver upgrade and/or the driver upgrade information to the host(s).

Abstract translation: 在示例性方法中，逻辑上连接到至少一个主计算机系统的成像设备接收固件升级的安装。 固件升级包括至少一个新功能，无需驱动程序升级即可访问主机。 固件升级包括驱动程序升级和/或驱动程序升级信息。 响应于接收固件升级的安装，成像设备识别与其逻辑连接的主机。 成像设备将驱动程序升级和/或驱动程序升级信息发送到主机。

公开(公告)号：US20040075862A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-22

申请号：US10670325

申请日：2003-09-26

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Yong-geun Kim

IPC: G06F003/12 ,  G06F015/00 ,  G06F013/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/1208 ,  G06F3/1211 ,  G06F3/123 ,  G06F3/1284

Abstract: An image forming apparatus performing a printing operation with respect to printing data transmitted from an external device, the image forming apparatus including a printing engine unit performing the printing operation with respect to the printing data, a printing control unit connectable to the external device, controlling the printing engine unit to perform the printing operation with respect to the printing data transmitted from the external device, and an image processing unit removably disposed in the image forming apparatus, transforming the printing data transmitted from the external device to image data to be processed by the printing engine unit, wherein the image processing unit is connected to the printing control unit through a local BUS when the image processing unit is mounted in the image forming apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种图像形成装置，对从外部装置发送的打印数据执行打印操作，所述图像形成装置包括执行打印数据的打印操作的打印引擎单元，可连接到外部设备的打印控制单元，控制 所述打印引擎单元执行关于从所述外部设备发送的打印数据的打印操作，以及图像处理单元，其可拆卸地设置在所述图像形成设备中，将从所述外部设备发送的打印数据变换为要被处理的图像数据 所述打印引擎单元，其中当所述图像处理单元安装在所述图像形成装置中时，所述图像处理单元通过局部总线连接到所述打印控制单元。

公开(公告)号：US06489972B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-03

申请号：US09396134

申请日：1999-09-14

Applicant: Jamie Escandon ,  Cooper G. Urie ,  Mark A. Fahrenkrug ,  Mark E. Hodges ,  Scott D. Bonar ,  James H. Bigelow ,  Chris R. Gunning

Inventor： Jamie Escandon ,  Cooper G. Urie ,  Mark A. Fahrenkrug ,  Mark E. Hodges ,  Scott D. Bonar ,  James H. Bigelow ,  Chris R. Gunning

IPC: G06F1312

CPC classification number: G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/123 ,  G06F3/1284

Abstract: In an imaging system including firmware and a user interface control panel, a firmware-based internal page component is capable of receiving and registering internal page data from a source external to the page component itself. The internal page component can install a control panel display menu item corresponding to the registered internal page, and then capture user control panel input relating to that page. The component can then open a data pipe, and invoke the internal page data. The data pipe can be provided in the form of a VIO channel, e.g., invoking a print job, or can involve converting internal page data to a format capable of being viewed by a web browser. The internal page component can be installed as a part of the firmware of the imaging system. Internal page data can be received from a source external to the imaging system firmware, for example, from a storage device such as a flash disk, RAM disk, or hard disk. The internal page component can be embodied as a firmware-based dynamic internal page system. The internal page system includes an internal page registration mechanism adapted and constructed to register internal pages from page sources external to the firmware of the imaging system. The internal page system also includes an internal page retrieval mechanism adapted and constructed to selectively retrieve internal pages from the page sources. A method of handling internal pages in an imaging system including firmware is also provided.

Abstract translation: 在包括固件和用户界面控制面板的成像系统中，基于固件的内部页面组件能够从页面组件本身外部的源接收和注册内部页面数据。 内部页面组件可以安装与注册的内部页面相对应的控制面板显示菜单项，然后捕获与该页面相关的用户控制面板输入。 然后，组件可以打开数据管道，并调用内部页面数据。 数据管道可以以VIO通道的形式提供，例如调用打印作业，或者可以涉及将内部页面数据转换成能够被网络浏览器查看的格式。 内部页面组件可以作为成像系统固件的一部分进行安装。 可以从诸如闪存盘，RAM盘或硬盘的存储设备从成像系统固件外部的源接收内部页面数据。 内部页面组件可以体现为基于固件的动态内部页面系统。 内部页面系统包括内部页面注册机制，其被配置和构造为从成像系统的固件外部的页面源注册内部页面。 内部页面系统还包括内部页面检索机构，其被适配和构造为从页面源选择性地检索内部页面。 还提供了处理包括固件的成像系统内部页面的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20020134829A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-26

申请号：US09958925

申请日：2002-04-12

Inventor： Shiniji Tanaka

IPC: G06F017/00

CPC classification number: B41J2/17546 ,  G06F3/1203 ,  G06F3/123

Abstract: A printer capable of controlling the operation capability of an image-forming device according to a user's utilization mode. Operation capability designation information for designating the operation capability of the image-forming device is rewritably held in an EEPROM (34) provided in the print controller (30) of the image forming device. The CPU (31) of the print controller (30) judges whether or not a printing request sent from a computer (40) falls within a capability range designated by the held operation capability designation information. If within a capability range, a print engine (10) is caused to form an image. As the capability, a usable amount of ink to be contained in an ink cartridge (20) can be set.

Abstract translation: 一种能够根据用户的利用模式来控制图像形成装置的操作能力的打印机。 用于指定图像形成装置的操作能力的操作能力指定信息可重写地保持在设置在图像形成装置的打印控制器（30）中的EEPROM（34）中。 打印控制器（30）的CPU（31）判断从计算机（40）发送的打印请求是否落入由保持的操作能力指定信息指定的能力范围内。 如果在能力范围内，则使打印引擎（10）形成图像。 作为能力，可以设置容纳在墨盒（20）中的可用量的墨水。

公开(公告)号：US5924802A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-20

申请号：US786992

申请日：1997-01-23

Applicant: Toshio Sakurai

Inventor： Toshio Sakurai

IPC: B41J29/38 ,  G06F3/12 ,  G06F13/14 ,  G06K15/00 ,  B41J5/30

CPC classification number: G06F3/123 ,  G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/1225 ,  G06F3/1284 ,  G06F9/4411 ,  G06K15/00 ,  G06K2215/0017 ,  G06K2215/0025

Abstract: A printer receives image information from a host computer and performs printing based on the image information. When an optional unit is newly attached to the printer, the printer changes the device ID which is selected from an ID ROM in accordance with the optional unit. Then output from an interface circuit is changed so that the host computer detects the change of the output from the interface circuit. The host computer makes a device-ID request to the printer to obtain the device ID corresponding to the optional device. Then the host computer determines whether or not a printer driver which is currently operative corresponds to the printer with the newly-attached optional device.

公开(公告)号：US12131084B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US18231286

申请日：2023-08-08

Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Ritsuko Osaki ,  Tatsuya Etoh

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: G06F3/123 ,  G06F3/1203 ,  G06F3/1285

Abstract: A method of delivering an application, includes: accepting a delivery request instruction for an application; acquiring device information on an optional device installed to a device having output the delivery request instruction for the application; determining whether or not the optional device compatible with an operating condition of the application pertaining to the delivery request instruction is installed on the basis of the acquired device information; and controlling delivery of the application to the device.

公开(公告)号：US20240248657A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-25

申请号：US18425735

申请日：2024-01-29

Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： HIDEHARU SAWADA

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  H04N1/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/123 ,  G06F3/1203 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  H04N1/00411

Abstract: An information processing apparatus gives an update notification of a firmware of the image printing apparatus and an update notification of a printer driver necessary for the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus having a driver that causes the image printing apparatus to execute image printing, includes: a driver information obtaining unit configured to obtain information on firmware update of the image printing apparatus and information on a required version of the driver; an information analysis unit configured to compare a current version of the driver and the information on the required version obtained by the driver information obtaining unit; and a display controlling unit configured to display an update notification screen based on a result analyzed by the information analysis unit and the information on the firmware update obtained by the driver information obtaining unit.

公开(公告)号：US11972159B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US18056167

申请日：2022-11-16

Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Yasuo Hirouchi

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: G06F3/123 ,  G06F3/1209 ,  G06F3/1287

Abstract: An image forming device in the present application includes a reception unit configured to receive from an information processing device connected to the image forming device information representing a predetermined operating system operating in the information processing device, a setting unit configured to, in response to the reception unit receiving the information, set a structure of a USB device interface to be notified to the information processing device, and a notification unit configured to notify the information processing device of the structure of the USB device interface set by the setting unit.