Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and user interface wherein a multifunction copier, equipped with a Universal Serial Bus port, accepts data directly from a USB-Data Storage Device (USB-DSD) for the purpose of printing, e-mailing, and faxing. The system contains a copier containing a computer-controller having at least one USB port interface. The controller has a service that can either be enabled or disabled by a system administrator. The service is capable of performing email, printing and facsimile functions. When a user inserts a USB-DSD into the USB port on the controller, the service presents the user with the three options stated above. Once the user selects the desired function, the service then invokes a document conversion utility, which scans the USB-DSD and displays the supported files found on the DSD. Each desired function will have multiple options for a user to choose.

Abstract: There is disclosed a multifunction peripheral device, a method, and apparatus for processing a document from a portable data storage device. The multifunction peripheral device may have a port for receiving a portable data storage device and an input unit to receive user input of a selected function for an electronic document on the portable data storage device. The multifunction peripheral device further comprises a control unit to determine whether the selected function may be performed on each of the plurality of electronic documents and the input unit to receive user input as to a selected electronic document. The multifunction peripheral device is further to perform the selected function on the selected electronic document.

Abstract: There is disclosed a multifunction peripheral device, a method, and apparatus for processing a document from a portable data storage device. The multifunction peripheral device may have a port for receiving a portable data storage device and an input unit to receive user input of a selected function for an electronic document on the portable data storage device. The multifunction peripheral device further comprises a control unit to determine whether the selected function may be performed on each of the plurality of electronic documents and the input unit to receive user input as to a selected electronic document. The multifunction peripheral device is further to perform the selected function on the selected electronic document.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and user interface wherein a multifunction copier, equipped with a Universal Serial Bus port, accepts data directly from a USB-Data Storage Device (USB-DSD) for the purpose of printing, e-mailing, and faxing. The system contains a copier containing a computer-controller having at least one USB port interface. The controller has a service that can either be enabled or disabled by a system administrator. The service is capable of performing email, printing and facsimile functions. When a user inserts a USB-DSD into the USB port on the controller, the service presents the user with the three options stated above. Once the user selects the desired function, the service then invokes a document conversion utility, which scans the USB-DSD and displays the supported files found on the DSD. Each desired function will have multiple options for a user to choose.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for providing a subscription service wherein a remote host enables the automatic receipt at a customer site of the most recent updates, patches, or fixes for services the customer site is running. The remote host uses a secured private port to transfer the updates to the subscribed systems. A remote host server searches an update database for updates of the services from a list configured by an administrator. The host server then downloads the updates and notifies the administrator that an update is available. An update script is subsequently generated, allowing the update to be pushed to a subscribing system. The host server the searches a listing of subscribing systems to determine which subscribing systems run a service for which an update is available. The host server, through a private port, uploads the content to the subscribing system automatically.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for locating a document processing device. Device data corresponding to the physical location of a plurality of uniquely identified document processing devices is stored in a location data storage device coupled to a location server. A user device obtains user location data corresponding to a physical location of a user. The user device receives, via user interface, a user query for a location of at least one document processing device. The user device sends the user location data and the query to the location server. The location server generates document processing device list data based upon a comparison of the user location data and the device data. The user device displays the document processing device list data on the user interface.

Abstract: A system and method for controlled monitoring of pending document processing operations is provided. Each document processing request received by a document processing device is assigned a job name and is associated with a user which together make up a job identification. A user then logs onto the document processing device to view pending jobs, which are displayed to the user by only job identification. Those jobs with which the user is associated are visible to the user on the document processing device, including the status and file name. The user is thereby also able to modify or delete those pending jobs with which the user is associated. Jobs not associated with the user are not visible to the user or details pertaining to those jobs are not visible to the user.

Abstract: A system and method for controlled monitoring of pending document processing operations is provided. Each document processing request received by a document processing device is assigned a job name, which is then encrypted using a random static encryption key, resulting in a job identification. A user then logs onto the document processing device to view pending jobs, which are displayed to the user by only job identification. Those jobs with which the user is associated are then decrypted by the document processing device, allowing the user to view job information including status and file name. The user is thereby also able to modify or delete those pending jobs with which the user is associated. Once the job queue is empty, the random static encryption key is deleted and a new key is generated when a document processing request is received into the empty queue.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently copying books. According to the system and method, a user inputs a book identification into a peripheral device to cause the peripheral device to access an electronic version of the book. Upon so accessing, the peripheral is adapted to print the electronic version as specified. The book identification may be any suitable identification, such as a book ISBN number, a bar code, a title, etc.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently copying books. According to the system and method, a user inputs a book identification into a peripheral device to cause the peripheral device to access an electronic version of the book. Upon so accessing, the peripheral is adapted to print the electronic version as specified. The book identification may be any suitable identification, such as a book ISBN number, a bar code, a title, etc.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for secure logging of document processing device messages. A duration for capturing status messages is first defined and unencrypted document processing device status messages are received during the defined duration. An encryption key is generated for association with the duration and is thereafter associated with the duration. Each of the unencrypted document processing status messages is then encrypted using the key as it is received. The encrypted messages are then stored in an associated data storage. Following a completion of the defined duration, each of the encrypted messages is decrypted and then stored in a single, signed storage file. The signed storage file is then encrypted using the generated encryption key, and the encrypted storage file is associatively stored with the key.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for propagation of security information for secure information exchange. Existing and new authentication information are gathered and combined into the same header. The header is attached to electronic document data encrypted by a client device and sent via a computer network to a document processing device. The document processing device, upon receipt of the header and document first decrypts the header and uses the existing authentication information to qualify the new authentication information by validating the existing authentication information through a trusted authentication mechanism. Once validated, the new authentication information is available for future document processing operations by the document processing device and other trusted document processing devices.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a method and system for notifying an administrator when a user of a document processing device requests a change in the configuration of the device. A user accesses the device via a user interface, requesting alteration of the device configuration. The user then provides identification information and an authentication server determines whether the identified user is authorized to make the configuration change. Access is denied to unverified or unauthorized users attempting to change the configuration of the device. When the user is verified, but not authorized to make the requested change, the authentication server rejects the request and notifies the administrator of the attempt. When the user is both verified and authorized to make a change, the device configuration is altered, conforming to the requested configuration, and a notice is transmitted to the administrator containing information about the change in configuration.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for administered document processing device cloning. Selection data is received identifying a selected one of a plurality of networked document processing devices. A configuration data query is generated from an administrative workstation to the selected document processing device via an associated data network. Configuration data is received from the selected document processing device via the data network and is stored in an associated storage. Each of the target document processing devices is sequentially selected, and received configuration data is communicated from the storage to each target document processing device via the data network. An update signal is output to commence a configuration update of each target document processing device in accordance with received configuration data communicated thereto, and status data is received from each target document processing device corresponding to a configuration update thereon.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a security system and method for web-based access relative to a document processing device. Safe site data corresponding to a plurality of acceptable data addresses is stored in a data storage. A plurality of web pages is generated via an associated web server. Each address referenced within each of the plurality of web pages is identified and tested against the safe site data. An alarm is generated when an output of the testing indicates at least one identified address that is not associated with safe site data in accordance with an output of the testing. The web page output is enabled by the web server to a thin client when an output of the testing indicates that each identified address is associated with safe data.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for the secure and correct deletion of data files from a data storage that bypasses the file system of an operating system. A secure erase service receives a secure erase request from a system interceptor component, which has intercepted a system call from an application. The system call interceptor component communicates with the secure erase service via an interprocess communication module. The secure erase service receives the secure erase request from the interprocess communication module and communicates the secure erase request to a secure erase library. Using the file information contained in the secure erase request, the secure erase library queries the file system of the data storage device to determine the location of data blocks containing the to be deleted data.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a secure state notification system and method for networked devices. Security settings associated with networked devices are each self tested by the corresponding networked device. Report data is then generated by each of the networked devices from the output of the self testing. A network message is then generated by each of the networked devices via an associated network interface in accordance with the generated report data. A network message is then received from each networked device into an associated administrative device, and a display is generated on the administrative device corresponding to the report data in accordance with each received network message.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for exporting individual document processing device trust relationships. User data tokens are first stored in memory associated with a primary document processing device, with each token corresponding to access settings of a document processing device configured for the user associated with the token. Each of the tokens also includes user identification data, user role data, and user permission data. Selection data of one or more user data tokens is then received. An encrypted user data token is then generated, and device selection data corresponding to the identity of a second document processing device is received. Each of the encrypted user data tokens is then output to the second document processing device based upon the received device selection data.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for modifying at least one security function of an associated document processing device. Data representing security functions of the document processing device is stored in associated memory. Login data is then received from an administrator via an associated user interface. Selection data is received corresponding to a security function on the document processing device to be enabled. The selected security function is then selectively enabled via the document processing device. Enhanced mode selection data is then received from the administrator corresponding to an enhanced security mode of operation. Each security function associated with the enhanced mode is simultaneously enabled. Operations of the document processing device are thereafter controlled in accordance with each selectively enabled security function.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for secure document transmission. The method begins by receiving first and second key portions into a data storage associated with a document processing device. The first key portion suitably includes data representing a user of the document processing device and the second key portion suitably includes data representing a source of at least one electronic document directed for transmission to the document processing device. Next, at least one encrypted electronic document is received into the document processing device, wherein the document includes the second key portion. The received electronic document is then decrypted using the second key portion and the first key portion, which was retrieved from the data storage. Following decryption, a document processing operation is commenced on the decrypted electronic document.