Patents Examined by Peter K. Hutsinger
  • Print managing apparatus and print managing method
    Patent number: 7177034
    Abstract: A print managing apparatus according to the invention obtains a print history from a printer on a network and updates a print amount in the printer or an amount in which the printing can be performed by the printer on the basis of the obtained print history, thereby enabling whether the printing is accepted or rejected to be discriminated without inquiring of the print managing apparatus by the printer. A waiting time for use of the printer is shortened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Isamu Nakagawa, Koji Nozato