Abstract: Systems and methods are described that facilitate capturing promotional information details such as the number of promotional material items printed for a given vendor supported by a marketing agency, item size, placement details, price, and authentication information to prove that a print log or summary is genuine. The authentication information can include a timestamp, printer identity, job identity and run-length. This information is summarized in a message digest and is signed by the printing system using digital signatures, which are then verified by the marketing agency through a public key counterpart of a private key used to generate the signatures.

Abstract: A method for printing a composite document creates a fixed data unit for a composite document, the fixed data unit being a portion of an individual document which is consistent in each individual document within the composite document. A variable data unit is created for each individual document to be represented by the composite document, a variable data unit being a portion of the individual document which is unique to that individual document. The data within each created variable data unit is analyzed to determine a set of rights for each created variable data unit, and the determined set of rights are embedded into the appropriated created variable data unit. A composite document is created by bundling the fixed data unit with the embedded variable data units and submitted for printing.

Abstract: Methods and systems use print drivers to automatically record identifications (IDs) of the computerized devices and applications that provided different printable items to the print drivers. The methods and systems automatically send the IDs of the computerized devices and applications that provided the different printable items to an analytics engine. The methods herein automatically produce metrics based the computerized devices and applications used to generate the different printable items using the analytics engine.

Abstract: Described herein is a technique in which the proof that an object (e.g., a document) was processed within a certain task by an entity in a workflow is chain-linked to another proof of the next task. The chain of proofs embedded within the document serves to irrefutably prove that a certain set of tasks were completed before the next task was executed on the object. It is thus difficult, if not impossible, for a user to alter the actions on previous tasks without destroying the chain of proofs.

Abstract: Methods and systems use print drivers to automatically record identifications (IDs) of the computerized devices and applications that provided different printable items to the print drivers. The methods and systems automatically send the IDs of the computerized devices and applications that provided the different printable items to an analytics engine. The methods herein automatically produce metrics based the computerized devices and applications used to generate the different printable items using the analytics engine.

Abstract: Methods and systems use print drivers to automatically record identifications (IDs) of the computerized devices and applications that provided different printable items to the print drivers. The methods and systems automatically send the IDs of the computerized devices and applications that provided the different printable items to an analytics engine. The methods herein automatically produce metrics based the computerized devices and applications used to generate the different printable items using the analytics engine.

Abstract: A system and method for creating a document containing secured personal identification information includes a database containing personal identification information; a classifier module for collecting and classifying the personal identification information; a memory module for storing the classified personal identification information; a password generator for associating a password combination with the classified personal identification information; a controller module for receiving and sending the classified personal identification information and the password combination to a processor; an encryptor in operative communication with the processor, for encrypting the classified personal identification information using the password combination; an encoder for converting the encrypted personal identification information into machine readable code; and a data recording system for creating a document containing secured personal identification information.

Abstract: The optimal version of a document can depend on the user's need and the presentation device, and can govern choices of content as well as style. The content needed for multiple versions of a document can be included in a single document structure and identified by means of tags or by a content selection node. Tags allow the user to specify a desired version, while selection nodes allow the content to be automatically selected, styled and formatted to optimize a set of constraints. Content alternatives may be generated automatically from original content.

Abstract: A method and system process a document having attached thereto a set of digital rights specifications, the digital rights specifications specifying constraints on the processing of the document. A workflow controller selects candidate devices, for processing the document, from a plurality of devices and determines, for each candidate device, that the device meets the digital rights specifications requirements. A set of devices are assigned to process the document from the set of devices that meet the digital rights specifications constraints. The workflow controller detects a failed device included in the assigned set of devices to process the document and determines potential candidate devices to replace the failed device. For each potential candidate device, it is determined if the potential candidate device meets the digital rights specifications requirements. A device that meets the digital rights specifications constraints is assigned to replace the failed device.

Abstract: Methods and systems use print drivers to automatically record identifications (IDs) of the computerized devices and applications that provided different printable items to the print drivers. The methods and systems automatically send the IDs of the computerized devices and applications that provided the different printable items to an analytics engine. The methods herein automatically produce metrics based the computerized devices and applications used to generate the different printable items using the analytics engine.

Abstract: Described herein is a technique in which the proof that an object (e.g., a document) was processed within a certain task by an entity in a workflow is chain-linked to another proof of the next task. The chain of proofs embedded within the document serves to irrefutably prove that a certain set of tasks were completed before the next task was executed on the object. It is thus difficult, if not impossible, for a user to alter the actions on previous tasks without destroying the chain of proofs.

Abstract: When providing cloud-based software services to a print customer or print shop for executing a print job, information related to one or more vendors that supply downloadable software that satisfies a print consumer's specified print job requirements is obtained and software from a selected vendor is downloaded. The downloaded software is inserted at a selected point in a print job workflow, and the print job is executed. The print consumer is charged on per-use basis for use of the downloaded software by providing a hashed payment word for each subsequent use of the downloaded software. A payment word chain comprising the initial hashed payment word and each successive hashed payment word is then provided to the vendor of the downloaded software, who performs a hash algorithm to verify the payment words and redeems the payment words for micro-payments.

Abstract: When providing cloud-based software services to a print customer or print shop for executing a print job, information related to one or more vendors that supply downloadable software that satisfies a print consumer's specified print job requirements is obtained and software from a selected vendor is downloaded. The downloaded software is inserted at a selected point in a print job workflow, and the print job is executed. The print consumer is charged on per-use basis for use of the downloaded software by providing a hashed payment word for each subsequent use of the downloaded software. A payment word chain comprising the initial hashed payment word and each successive hashed payment word is then provided to the vendor of the downloaded software, who performs a hash algorithm to verify the payment words and redeems the payment words for micro-payments.

Abstract: A document repository management system for an institution having a defined organization is provided. The document repository management system has (a) a first database containing an organization chart and organizational chart information including information identifying individuals in the defined organization, (b) a second database containing accessible documents, (c) programs for controlling requested access to each document of the accessible documents in the second database, and (d) programs for mapping, to the organization chart and the organizational chart information of the first database, each requested access to each document of the accessible documents, thereby enabling efficient management of the document repository based on historical tracking of actual usage of each document by individuals and groups on the organization chart.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a production planning processor comprising an admissions control module in communication with a queue management module, the admissions control module calculating a proposed profit for expedited handling of a new print job, the queue management module determining a revised print job queue based upon data received from the admissions control module. A corresponding method of processing print jobs is also disclosed, along with a system and a method for determining the profitability of accommodating a rush print job.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, apparatus are provided that comprise a user interface, a rendering device, a clearinghouse communicator, and an enable mechanism. The user interface includes a digital work choosing mechanism to choose a digital work for rendering. At least one repository holds digital works and includes the chosen digital work. The rendering device obtains a representation of the chosen digital work from the repository and renders the chosen digital work. A clearinghouse communicator electronically sends rights criteria to a remote clearinghouse and receives rights defining information from the clearinghouse. The enable mechanism enables the rendering device to render the chosen digital work in accordance with the rights defining information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing secure value-added network services in a network using one or more operating systems. The system runs on a distribution agent Web server accessible from one or more types of network Operating Systems (“OS”) via a Secure Socket Layer (“SSL”) channel. The system includes one or more subsystems, including a receiving system that receives one or more document service requests over a secure communications medium, an authentication system that authenticates each received document service request, a processing system that processes the one or more authenticated document service requests, and a request fulfillment system that fulfills each processed document service request.

Abstract: A method for printing a composite document creates a fixed data unit for a composite document, the fixed data unit being a portion of an individual document which is consistent in each individual document within the composite document. A variable data unit is created for each individual document to be represented by the composite document, a variable data unit being a portion of the individual document which is unique to that individual document. The data within each created variable data unit is analyzed to determine a set of rights for each created variable data unit, and the determined set of rights are embedded into the appropriated created variable data unit. A composite document is created by bundling the fixed data unit with the embedded variable data units and submitted for printing.

Abstract: A method and system process a document having attached thereto a set of digital rights specifications, the digital rights specifications specifying constraints on the processing of the document. A workflow controller selects candidate devices, for processing the document, from a plurality of devices and determines, for each candidate device, that the device meets the digital rights specifications requirements. A set of devices are assigned to process the document from the set of devices that meet the digital rights specifications constraints. The workflow controller detects a failed device included in the assigned set of devices to process the document and determines potential candidate devices to replace the failed device. For each potential candidate device, it is determined if the potential candidate device meets the digital rights specifications requirements. A device that meets the digital rights specifications constraints is assigned to replace the failed device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described that facilitate capturing promotional information details such as the number of promotional material items printed for a given vendor supported by a marketing agency, item size, placement details, price, and authentication information to prove that a print log or summary is genuine. The authentication information can include a timestamp, printer identity, job identity and run-length. This information is summarized in a message digest and is signed by the printing system using digital signatures, which are then verified by the marketing agency through a public key counterpart of a private key used to generate the signatures.