Abstract: A method for repeating a previous scan operation in a network having a server connected to at least one scanner and at least one client includes saving the scan parameters of the previous scan operation received by the server from the client when a request to perform the previous scan operation is received from the client. The scan parameters of the previous scan operation is displayed when the client queries the server for scan parameters for a present scan operation, and the present scan operation is initiated using the scan parameters of the previous scan operation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for decompressing and communicating a predetermined amount of data in a client-server environment in which the server relays communications between a client web browser and at least one shared peripheral device. Compressed data from the peripheral device is decompressed on-the-fly, and is packaged and transmitted to the client web browser. Appropriate logic is provided to ensure that the web browser receives an expected amount of decompressed data regardless of the amount of compressed data provided by the peripheral device. Moreover, logic is provided to reduce the amount of resources required in decompressing the data.

Abstract: A network multifunction peripheral server permits simultaneous processing of print and scan jobs from one or more networked clients. The server of the invention connects to a network through a network interface unit, preferably capable of communication via a plurality of predetermined network protocols. It includes one or more ports for connection to a multifunction peripheral through a communication link. Separate print and scan data flows are established for each port by the server. The server also establishes separate logical channels to the port through a protocol which allows multiple logical channels per communication link. Print and scan jobs are handled simultaneously for a single multifunction peripheral through separate print and scan data channels logically established by the server.

Abstract: An interactive networked client-server scan method launched and actively managed through a web browser interface on a client. A server of the method responds to a universal resource locator address identifying the server with a general purpose format software program that creates an interface in the client web browser and enables the client to interact with the server in initiating, altering and monitoring scan jobs and related data. The server preferably provides peripheral status information to the web browser, and enables the client to initiate preview scans while providing progress updates concerning such scans to the client. Parameter selection and alteration is also a preferred functionality enabled for selection and alteration in the client interface through the general purpose software program provided by the server. The server translates and formats data for the client, and also preferably performs an on-the-fly gamma correction of color data to data prior to transmitting it to the client.