Abstract:
An image forming device transmits a transmission request data to a server on a network and receives content data from the server. The received content data is printed on a recording medium, and the transmission request data transmitted to the server is stored in a memory. When print error is detected before the received data was completely printed, the image forming device notifies a user of the print error. After the print error is resolved, the image forming device automatically retransmit the transmission request data to the server.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a method for assuring that a selected imaging device is the desired one. Such structures of this type, generally, send messages from the user's mobile device to the desired imaging device that notifies the user that this is indeed the imaging device that the user wants to use. The message may, for example, appear on a display located on the imaging device that assures the user that the desired imaging device will be used. For example, a phrase, such as nullHello Usernull, may be used to appear on the imaging device display as a means of assurance so that the user can download the print job information from the mobile device to the imaging device and the document can be printed.
Abstract:
A FoIP server mediating fax communication between gateways and enterprise backend systems. The gateways are VoIP capable, connected to the PSTN and the enterprise network, and mediate between the PSTN fax call and fax over IP calls. The FoIP Server mediates between the FoIP calls and enterprise backend systems, such as message transfer agent (MTA), Customer Relationship Management CRM, document management, web services, mainframe, or a specialized application requiring faxing capabilities.
Abstract:
An electronic-mail reception apparatus has a body and includes a facsimile receiver that negotiates with a sender before receiving image data, to receive image data in facsimile format from the sender via a telephone network. An electronic-mail receiver receives image data in an electronic mail format and character code data in the electronic mail format from a mail sender via a communication network. A converter converts the image data in the electronic mail format into image data in the facsimile format, a font section converts the character code data received by the electronic-mail receiver into image data, and an output section outputs the image data converted by the converter and the image data converted by the font section. The facsimile receiver, the electronic-mail receiver, the converter, the font section and the output section are integrated in the body of the apparatus.
Abstract:
For an image processing apparatus that can execute a plurality of functions, a common area that can be shared by the individual functions is provided in addition to the memory areas that are prepared for these functions. During the printing process, a check is performed to determine whether the common area is available for use as a print buffer. When the common area is not available, an area prepared in advance as a print buffer is employed to print image data in a single buffer system. When the common area is available, a print buffer for at least one page is obtained in therein, and a plurality of print buffers are alternately accessed to develop and to output image data (double buffer system).
Abstract:
An Internet facsimile machine includes a receiver receiving simplified image data and information of an effective period for saving original image data by an electronic mail message and a storage unit storing the received simplified image data. The Internet facsimile machine further includes a control unit controlling to transmit an image data request for requesting high quality image data with an image quality higher than that of the received simplified image data without saving the received simplified image data in the storage unit when the received effective period is longer than a prescribed threshold.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an Internet FAX apparatus which, after receiving an Internet address from a certain destination, can communicate with the same destination in later transmission or during communication by connecting to a LAN and switching to an Internet FAX mode requiring no communication charge. An Internet facsimile apparatus on the receiving side transmits its Internet facsimile function and Internet address on an NSF signal in a standard protocol of G3 facsimile transmission and/or transmits its telephone number, Internet facsimile function, and Internet address on TSI and NSS signals in the standard protocol of G3 facsimile communication. The Internet facsimile apparatus registers an Internet facsimile function and Internet address of a partner apparatus as destination data. The Internet facsimile apparatus communicates with the partner apparatus by using the Internet address in the destination data in later transmission or by disconnecting ordinary facsimile mode communication and switching to the Internet FAX mode.
Abstract:
A digital camera that operates inside and in conjunction with a non-digital camera, enabling the user to continue to use the non-digital camera, controls and associated lens, flashes, etc. The digital camera includes an imager which senses the image to be recorded and a light detector which detects the existence of light due to the opening of the shutter aperture of the non-digital camera. The light detector controls the imager such that an image is recorded and output from the imager when the light detector detects the opening of the shutter aperture which occurs when the photographer depresses the shutter button to take a picture. Preferably the digital camera includes a memory for storage of the images recorded. These images can then be subsequently output to an external device for further processing or display.
Abstract:
A Message Storage and Deliver System (MSDS) is connected to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and receives incoming calls with these calls being facsimile, voice, or data transmissions. The MSDS detects the type of call and stores the message signal in a database. The MSDS is also connected to the Internet and has a hyper-text transfer protocol deamon (HTTPD) for receiving requests from users. The HTTPD forwards requests for certain files or messages to a network server which transmits at least part of the message to the HTTPD and then to the user. In addition to requests for certain documents, the HTTPD may also receive a request in the form of a search query. The search query is forwarded from the HTTPD to an application program for conducting the search of the database. The results of the search are forwarded through the HTTPD to the user. The user may then select one or more files or messages from the search results and may save the search for later reference.
Abstract:
Data access methods and multifunction device therefor. The invention is preferably embodied in computer-readable media operatively associated with a multifunction device and having computer-readable program code thereon. The computer-readable program code may comprise program code for identifying a remote storage device having the data operatively associated therewith, and program code for accessing the data operatively associated with the remote storage device from the multifunction device.