Abstract: Provided is a device for monitoring printer-related data on USB cables. The USB-compatible device comprises a first USB connector, a second USB connector, a processor, and a non-volatile memory. The device stores printer-related data, reports stored printer-related data to a server, and removes the stored printer-related data from the non-volatile memory.

Abstract: Provided is a device for monitoring printer-related data on USB cables. The USB-compatible device comprises a first USB connector, a second USB connector, a processor, and a non-volatile memory. The device stores printer-related data, reports stored printer-related data to a server, and removes the stored printer-related data from the non-volatile memory.

Abstract: Provided is a computer-implemented system and method for monitoring printer-related data on USB cables. A USB-compatible device comprising a field programmable gate array and a microprocessor is placed in-line between a non-networked computer and a printer and monitors the line for print-related data. Once detected, the print-related data is transmitted via a radio frequency to a base station. The base station subsequently compiles the print-related data and relays the data to a printer reporting system.

Abstract: Provided is a computer-implemented system and method for monitoring printer-related data on USB cables. A USB-compatible device comprising a field programmable gate array and a microprocessor is placed in-line between a non-networked computer and a printer and monitors the line for print-related data. Once detected, the print-related data is transmitted via a radio frequency to a base station. The base station subsequently compiles the print-related data and relays the data to a printer reporting system.

Abstract: Provided is a computer-implemented system and method for monitoring printer-related data on USB cables. A USB-compatible device comprising a field programmable gate array and a microprocessor is placed in-line between a non-networked computer and a printer and monitors the line for print-related data. Once detected, the print-related data is transmitted via a radio frequency to a base station. The base station subsequently compiles the print-related data and relays the data to a printer reporting system.

Abstract: The invention relate to an apparatus and a method for monitoring all printers in an enterprise. The method includes for each transaction, authenticating a customer associated with the enterprise and obtaining a session ticket. The method also includes executing a printer list fetcher for downloading a list of in-service printer and print scan load frequency for each location with in the enterprise and executing a scheduler for implementing different categories of scans. The method further includes executing a network scan on a computer network to obtain information for all printers attached to the computer network, executing a local scan on each computer that is attached to a non-network printer to obtain information for all non-network printers in the enterprise and executing a port scan to obtain information for all non-cataloged printers.

Abstract: A technique for job screening may involve providing a video-augmented resume. An aspect of the technique can include providing a teaser video builder to resume-building users to enforce rules regarding “teaser” video entry. Alternatively or in addition, video could be augmented to push data that would normally be acquired in interview forward in a hiring process. Another aspect of the technique can include providing a cue point editor that augments video with hyperlinks and special effects. A similar editor can be provided to reviewers that are available, for example, in a social network for resume-building users.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printer component for monitoring usage on non-network printers. The printer component includes a desktop component installed on a network computer to which a non-network printer is attached. The desktop component is for obtaining printer status information from each non-network printer attached to the network computer. The printer component also includes a server component installed on an external server. A job listener is attached to the network computer to obtain printer status information for each non-network printer. The server component mergers information obtained from the desktop component with previously stored printer information to provide printer status information for all network and non-network printers within an enterprise.

Abstract: A method for managing a plurality of printers connected to a network, the method comprising the following steps: scanning the network to obtain printer usage data from the plurality of printers wherein scanning is performed by at least one scan module wherein the at least one scan module gathers printer usage data from a plurality of printers and transmits the gathered printer usage data to a patrol application; receiving the scanned data at the patrol application and compiling the scanned data into a single form; dispatching the single form from the patrol application to a server; and removing the single form from the patrol application if the single form was successfully dispatched to the server.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printer component for monitoring usage on non-network printers. The printer component includes a desktop component installed on a network computer to which a non-network printer is attached. The desktop component is for obtaining printer status information from each non-network printer attached to the network computer. The printer component also includes a server component installed on an external server. A job listener is attached to the network computer to obtain printer status information for each non-network printer. The server component mergers information obtained from the desktop component with previously stored printer information to provide printer status information for all network and non-network printers within an enterprise.

Abstract: A standalone printer monitoring device comprising a processing unit, a memory capable of communicating with the processing unit, a network interface interconnected to the processing unit wherein the network interface is configured to receive DC power over a network to power the device, a printer discovery engine configured to discover a plurality of printers on a network, a printer patrol engine configured to patrol the printers discovered by the printer discovery engine, and a reporting engine configured to report to a centralized repository information collected by the printer patrol engine.

Abstract: A method for installing a print monitor device and notifying an installer after the print monitor device is installed. In one aspect of the method, a print monitor device is associated with a customer location, installed at the customer location, and then the print monitor device is registered in a centralized repository. In another aspect, after the print monitor device is registered, a notification is sent to an installer. In another aspect, the notification is a message which includes information about the print monitor device and the devices the print monitor device has discovered and is monitoring in a customer location.

Abstract: A method for managing a plurality of printers connected to a network, the method comprising the following steps: scanning the network to obtain printer usage data from the plurality of printers wherein scanning is performed by at least one scan module wherein the at least one scan module gathers printer usage data from a plurality of printers and transmits the gathered printer usage data to a patrol application; receiving the scanned data at the patrol application and compiling the scanned data into a single form; dispatching the single form from the patrol application to a server; and removing the single form from the patrol application if the single form was successfully dispatched to the server.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printer component for monitoring usage on non-network printers. The printer component includes a desktop component installed on a network computer to which a non-network printer is attached. The desktop component is for obtaining printer status information from each non-network printer attached to the network computer. The printer component also includes a server component installed on an external server. During installation of the desktop component, a job listener is attached to the network computer to obtain printer status information for each non-network printer. When the desktop component obtains printer status information, a socket server is started to listen to a port and return non-network printer objects. The server component mergers information obtained from the desktop component with previously stored printer information to provide printer status information for all network and non-network printers within an enterprise.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium are provided. The method, for example, can—in certain embodiments—include transforming printer data into an extensible markup language (XML). The method can also include encapsulating the transformed printer data. The method can further include transmitting the encapsulated printer data. The transforming the printer data and the encapsulating the printer data can be designed so as to maintain security, reliability, and privacy of the printer data. The method can also, in some embodiments, include capturing complete printer data by reading the encapsulated printer data. The method can further include scanning a network to obtain the printer data, before transforming the printer data into the XML. The scanning can include at least one of the following scans: a simple network management protocol scan, a non shared desktop printers scan, or a jet direct scan.

Abstract: A standalone printer monitoring device comprising a processing unit, a memory capable of communicating with the processing unit, a network interface interconnected to the processing unit wherein the network interface is configured to receive DC power over a network to power the device, a printer discovery engine configured to discover a plurality of printers on a network, a printer patrol engine configured to patrol the printers discovered by the printer discovery engine, and a reporting engine configured to report to a centralized repository information collected by the printer patrol engine.

Abstract: A method for installing a print monitor device and notifying an installer after the print monitor device is installed. In one aspect of the method, a print monitor device is associated with a customer location, installed at the customer location, and then the print monitor device is registered in a centralized repository. In another aspect, after the print monitor device is registered, a notification is sent to an installer. In another aspect, the notification is a message which includes information about the print monitor device and the devices the print monitor device has discovered and is monitoring in a customer location.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium are provided. The method, for example, can—in certain embodiments—include transforming printer data into an extensible markup language (XML). The method can also include encapsulating the transformed printer data. The method can further include transmitting the encapsulated printer data. The transforming the printer data and the encapsulating the printer data can be designed so as to maintain security, reliability, and privacy of the printer data. The method can also, in some embodiments, include capturing complete printer data by reading the encapsulated printer data. The method can further include scanning a network to obtain the printer data, before transforming the printer data into the XML. The scanning can include at least one of the following scans: a simple network management protocol scan, a non shared desktop printers scan, or a jet direct scan.

Abstract: The invention relate to an apparatus and a method for determining printer usage of all printers in an enterprise to generate accurate sales proposals. The method includes assigning an account for the enterprise and executing a network scan on a computer network to obtain information for all printers attached to the computer network. The method also includes executing a local scan on each computer that is attached to a non-network printer to obtain information for all non-network printers in the enterprise and executing a port scan to obtain information for all non-catalogued printers. The method further includes storing all of the information obtained from executing the network scan, the local scan and the port scan and performing each of the steps above at least during two predetermined times. The method also includes using the information to generate sales proposals for all printer usage within the enterprise.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printer component for monitoring usage on non-network printers. The printer component includes a desktop component installed on a network computer to which a non-network printer is attached. The desktop component is for obtaining printer status information from each non-network printer attached to the network computer. The printer component also includes a server component installed on an external server. During installation of the desktop component, a job listener is attached to the network computer to obtain printer status information for each non-network printer. When the desktop component obtains printer status information, a socket server is started to listen to a port and return non-network printer objects. The server component mergers information obtained from the desktop component with previously stored printer information to provide printer status information for all network and non-network printers within an enterprise.