Abstract: A keyboard layout is presented that includes Indic language consonants arranged according to their phonetic principles. A user may type Indic language characters using a combination of a key selection and a gesture. For example, the user may select a consonant by selecting one of the keys on the keyboard. While the key is still selected, the user may modify the consonant by performing a gesture using a touch interface, where the gesture originates from the selected key and a path of the gesture corresponds with the desired modifier. Thus, the selection of the key and the gesture action may be performed by the user in one motion or stroke. The modified consonant may then be displayed.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for generating a customized workflow user interface. Predetermined graphical user interface elements are first stored in an associated data storage. The graphical user interface elements are then generated on an associated display. Each graphical user interface element is then associated with an abstraction interface. Selection data is then received corresponding to selected graphical user interface elements. User interface data is thereafter generated in accordance with the selection data and the associated abstraction interface. Workflow data is subsequently output representing document processing operations corresponding to the selected graphical user interface elements. Thereafter, the workflow data is communicated to an associated document processing device.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for generating a composite source user interface. A text query corresponding to a text element associated with a graphical element on a display of the associated user interface is first received by a backend component. The received text query data is then directed to a data document on the associated data storage. Text data is then received from the data document of the associated data storage. Thereafter, the received text data is then communicated to the associated user interface so as to generate indicia on the associated user interface. Preferably, the indicia includes a graphical element and the text data, such as, for example and without limitation, an icon and associated text, or the like.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for user interface diagnostic activity logging. Parameter data is first acquired corresponding to selected data acquisition parameters. Sequence data is then acquired corresponding to instructions for control of the document processing device via an associated user interface. The sequence is acquired in accordance with the acquired parameter data and stored in an associated storage. Next, event data is acquired corresponding to an occurrence of a selected event by the document processing device. The acquired sequence data is then communicated to an associated administrator upon receipt of event data.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for the content retrieval and routing via a document processing device. The document processing device first receives output routing data from an associated user corresponding to a desired destination for retrieved content. The device then receives a content query from the user corresponding to desired content data available from an external source. The query is then routed to the external source and content data in response to the query is retrieved by the document processing device. The content data is then routed from the document processing device to the designated output destination. The document processing device then periodically monitors for changes to the content data at the external source and when any changes are detected, updated content data is retrieved and forwarded to the output destination.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for generating a dynamic composite source user interface. Text data is received into a data document stored in associated memory. Data representing each of a plurality of graphical elements that correspond to the received text data is then received. A visual indicator, corresponding to each of the graphical elements, is generated on an associated display. Selection data representing a selection of one of the graphical elements on the associated display is then received. Pointer data is then associated with the selected graphical element. The pointer data is further associated with the text data. Next, the selected graphical element is then displayed on the associated display in conjunction with the text data, as referenced by the pointer data.

Abstract: A system and method for selectively inserting a digital watermark into a visual rendering by an image processing device. The image processing device receives an image processing request including image data of an associated document. The request is then analyzed to determine if a watermark is to be inserted into a visual rendering of the associated document. When required, the selected watermark is then retrieved from associated memory containing a watermark repository, based upon the image processing request. The visual rendering of the associated document, incorporating the watermark, is then generated.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for the job management of document processing wherein job management is divided into a pipeline assembly phase and a job processing phase. The job manager is heavily involved in the pipeline assembly phase. The job processing phase involves only the job processors, which were identified during the pipeline assembly phase. The processors signal the job manager when they start or finish processing of a job. The job manager controls resource consumption by controlling the amount of data in the pipes by parameterizing connector elements. For example, the job manager will preferably input data relating to stapling operations into the pipeline after data relating to collating operations is feed into the pipeline. The job manager assembles partial data or operations into the pipeline in the event that all resources needed are not available.

Abstract: A system and method for selectively inserting a digital watermark into a visual rendering by an image processing device. The image processing device receives an image processing request including image data of an associated document. The request is then analyzed to determine if a watermark is to be inserted into a visual rendering of the associated document. When required, the selected watermark is then retrieved from associated memory containing a watermark repository, based upon the image processing request. The visual rendering of the associated document, incorporating the watermark, is then generated.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for a system and method for providing remote service to functionally constrained data processing devices. A server first receives feature identification data representing available services requested from each of a plurality of data processing devices. Instructions corresponding to each of the available services is then stored in association with the server. The feature identification data is then tested so as to determine whether the feature is available locally or requires access to an associated data repository, such as the Internet. The instructions associated with each received feature identification data are then processed so as to complete a corresponding service. The associated repository is then accessed when the result of the testing indicates that the feature is not available locally. Thereafter, result data associated with each requested service is then communicated to the data processing device associated with the service request.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for audiovisual control of a document processing device. First level graphical images are generated on a display, with each image representing an available first level document processing operation capable of being performed by a document processing device. First audible speech information is received from a user of a selected first level operation. The selected first level operation is isolated according to the received first audible speech information. Second level graphical images are then generated on the display, with each second level image representing a second level document processing operation of the first level operation. Second audible speech information is received from the user of a second level operation. The second level operation is isolated according to the received second audible speech information. A document processing operation is commenced according to the first level operation and the second level operation.

Abstract: A system and method for selectively inserting a digital watermark into a visual rendering by an image processing device. The image processing device receives an image processing request including image data of an associated document. The request is then analyzed to determine if a watermark is to be inserted into a visual rendering of the associated document. When required, the selected watermark is then retrieved from associated memory containing a watermark repository, based upon the image processing request. The visual rendering of the associated document, incorporating the watermark, is then generated.

Abstract: A system and method which efficiently manages the status of resources or services in a document processing system or device and uses a priority-based dynamic allocation process for allocating or releasing selected resources for a user or task. A job resource manager receives resource requests containing a resource name, quantity and order of use. The resource manager then determines if the request meets predetermined parameters, so as to lock the designated resource for use by the job with which the request is associated. The resource is then released for use by the job and remains inaccessible to other jobs until unlocked. The resource is unlocked by the job resource manager upon receipt of notification that the job has been completed.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for context-based traversal of document object model descriptions. Electronic document data is first stored as a document object model description. An access request is then received from one or more unique associated applications, which reflects a request by an application to access the electronic document data. Predicate data is then received from the one or more unique applications, which data represents viewing characteristics of the one or more unique associated applications relative to the document object model description. The stored electronic document data is then parsed according to the received predicate data, thereby resulting in the generation of a document object model node. Thereafter, the electronic document data is traversed in accordance with the generated document object model node.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for generating a customized workflow user interface. Predetermined graphical user interface elements are first stored in an associated data storage. The graphical user interface elements are then generated on an associated display. Each graphical user interface element is then associated with an abstraction interface. Selection data is then received corresponding to selected graphical user interface elements. User interface data is thereafter generated in accordance with the selection data and the associated abstraction interface. Workflow data is subsequently output representing document processing operations corresponding to the selected graphical user interface elements. Thereafter, the workflow data is communicated to an associated document processing device.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for generating a composite source user interface. A text query corresponding to a text element associated with a graphical element on a display of the associated user interface is first received by a backend component. The received text query data is then directed to a data document on the associated data storage. Text data is then received from the data document of the associated data storage. Thereafter, the received text data is then communicated to the associated user interface so as to generate indicia on the associated user interface. Preferably, the indicia includes a graphical element and the text data, such as, for example and without limitation, an icon and associated text, or the like.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for generating a dynamic composite source user interface. Text data is received into a data document stored in associated memory. Data representing each of a plurality of graphical elements that correspond to the received text data is then received. A visual indicator, corresponding to each of the graphical elements, is generated on an associated display. Selection data representing a selection of one of the graphical elements on the associated display is then received. Pointer data is then associated with the selected graphical element. The pointer data is further associated with the text data. Next, the selected graphical element is then displayed on the associated display in conjunction with the text data, as referenced by the pointer data.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for the content retrieval and routing via a document processing device. The document processing device first receives output routing data from an associated user corresponding to a desired destination for retrieved content. The device then receives a content query from the user corresponding to desired content data available from an external source. The query is then routed to the external source and content data in response to the query is retrieved by the document processing device. The content data is then routed from the document processing device to the designated output destination. The document processing device then periodically monitors for changes to the content data at the external source and when any changes are detected, updated content data is retrieved and forwarded to the output destination.

Abstract: A system and method for pipelined dataflow document processing is provided. Job data is first received by a document processing device, inclusive of electronic document and a requested document processing operation. The operation is then divided into a sequence of discrete stages, with each stage representing one process in the requested document processing operation. The first stage is initiated and a determination is made whether one or more additional stages are capable of being performed concurrently with the first stage. When contemporaneous processing is available, the stages are initiated and processing ensues. A determination is then made whether or not any additional stages remain for processing. When additional stages remain, a determination is made whether the data requires for the next stage is available and whether the capacity exists to perform the processing. When both conditions are met, the data is moved to the next stage and the operation continues from there.

Abstract: A system and method for sequencing pages in a document processing device which is capable of implementation on any type of document processing device. The method begins with the receipt of document data representing a series of pages for output by an associated document rendering device, device data representing document output capabilities corresponding to the document rendering device, and instruction data representing duplex, collating and number of copies associated the document data. Page sequencing data is then generated, via a page sequencer, for associating each page of received document data with a document face in an output thereof by the associated document rendering device in accordance with the document data. Face sequencing data is also generated, via a face sequencer, for relative association of document faces in pages of an output of the associated document rendering device in accordance with received instruction data.