Abstract: In one example, a non-transitory computer readable medium for component verification and revocation includes instructions for a processor to verify that a component in a device is valid using a verification service and consequently enable a premium service. The processor may later use information from the verification service that the component is no longer valid and consequently alter the premium service.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to creating a vulnerability state report. An example non-transitory machine-readable medium can include instructions executable to determine information associated with a device. The information can include firmware information, device model information, and security bulletin information. The example non-transitory machine-readable medium can include instructions executable to combine the information to determine a vulnerability state of the device and create a report of the vulnerability state of the device. The report can include comprising information associated with the vulnerability state and associated security bulletin information.

Abstract: In one example, a non-transitory computer readable medium for component verification and revocation includes instructions for a processor to verify that a component in a device is valid using a verification service and consequently enable a premium service. The processor may later use information from the verification service that the component is no longer valid and consequently alter the premium service.

Abstract: A status notification method includes providing a forwarding manager for a status notification. The forwarding manager enables the status notification to be directed to a second target. Following a presentation of the status notification with respect to a first target, the status notification is directed to a second target as at least an indirect result of a utilization of the forwarding manager.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a first network resource with secure but limited access to a second network resource. A method embodying the invention includes receiving, from a client, a request to access the first resource. The client is then directed to an authorization service. The authorization service generates an authorization ticket and provides the authorization ticket to the first resource. On behalf of the first resource, the authorization ticket is presented to the second resource with a request to access the second resource. The request is granted only if it can be verified that the authorization ticket was generated by a source trusted by the second resource.

Abstract: A method for authorizing device interaction includes requesting, from a connected device, authorization data from a remote service. At the connected device, authorization data is received and then passed with an authorization prompt to a user interface device. From the connected device, a user interface device response to the prompt is passed to the remote service. At the connected device, authorization setting data is received and stored. The authorization setting data has a value determined according to the user interface device response and is useable by the connected device to determine authorization for subsequent connected device interaction with the remote service.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods facilitate collection of print job status information. A first method configures a computer to obtain status information for subsequent print jobs to a printer. The first method supplies a proxy printer driver in place of an actual printer driver associated with the printer. The first method may hook a function in the actual printer driver. The first method may also configure the computer to spool RAW datatype to the printer. The first method may also store a unique identifier of the computer in the registry. The first method may also set a flag within the registry so as to indicate that the computer is able to provide status for print jobs on the printer. A second method gathers print status for a print job from a computer to a printer. The second method executes a proxy printer driver while producing the print job, wherein the proxy printer driver is a proxy for an actual printer driver. The second method inserts into the print job a unique identifier of the print job.

Abstract: Supply state information associated with a peripheral device that is shared over a network while coupled to a local network resource is obtained and a representation of the supply state information is stored in a data repository that is accessible by remote network resources.

Abstract: A status notification method includes providing a forwarding manager for a status notification. The forwarding manager enables the status notification to be directed to a second target. Following a presentation of the status notification with respect to a first target, the status notification is directed to a second target as at least an indirect result of a utilization of the forwarding manager.

Abstract: A server system and a printing device are described. The server system can obtain environmental data that describes at least one environmental condition. The server system can transmit first data to the printing device. The first data is based upon the environmental data.

Abstract: A printing device can transmit authentication data to a client computer remotely connected to the printing device. The authentication data can be used by the client computer to authenticate itself to a server computer.

Abstract: A device has a consumable device component. A supply status indicator indicates a status of the consumable device component to at least one of a first host computer and the device. The supply status indicator includes a suppressed state.

Abstract: A method for altering web service access through a replaceable component comprising the steps of: inserting a replaceable component into a printing device; and reading the replaceable component to determine if the component includes a setting that is used to alter web service access.

Abstract: A printing device can transmit a remote procedure call message to invoke a network device. The RPC message includes data read from a memory that is an integrated part of a replacement component.

Abstract: An image-printing device includes a connection bay that accepts an insertable consumable resource. The consumable resource includes an option key that identifies at least one mode of operation associated with the consumable resource. The connection bay outputs at least one signal associated with the mode of operation when the consumable resource is inserted. A controller receives the signal associated with the mode of operation and in response outputs display information suitable for use by a display to indicate a selectable availability of the at least one mode of operation.

Abstract: A consumable resource option control unit includes a consumable resource and an option key coupled to the consumable resource. The option key is configured to enable an optional mode of operation for an image-forming device and to cause a display associated with an image-forming device to indicate availability of the mode of operation.

Abstract: A selection method for determining an appropriate destination includes upon receiving at a browser a request for a service, a browser extension in the browser of an imaging client automatically accessing a user profile in an autonomous network service unrelated to the requested service. The imaging extension gets a criterion for selection of a destination method for providing a destination. One of a plurality of destination methods is automatically selected based on the criterion. At least one direct or indirect reference to the selected destination is obtained, and the browser is redirected to the selected destination using the reference.

Abstract: A consumable resource access control unit includes a consumable resource and an authorization interface coupled to the consumable resource. The interface is configured to limit use of the resource.

Abstract: A computer-readable medium has a program available thereon for causing a suitably programmed information-handling system to detect the presence of a print job, and post the print job at a selected rendezvous point.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system and a method for controlling device printing modes pertain to receiving a request to change a printing mode of a printing device, generating a signed request that requests changing of the printing mode, validating the signed request, and enabling or disabling the printing mode in accordance with the signed request if the signed request is valid.