Patents Examined by Kyung Hye Shiu
  • Network publishing authorization protocol
    Patent number: 6789194
    Abstract: A network publishing authorization protocol, for use in a network connected to a printer, a server and a publisher of network publications. The protocol authorizes the printing of a publication at the printer. It includes the steps of: addressing the publication to a user; signing the publication using a private key; sending the publication to the printer; and confirming that the publication may be printed at the printer, by verifying the private key signature. Confirmation may take place at the printer or at the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Paul Lapstun, Kia Silverbrook