Abstract: A multifunction peripheral (MFP) includes user selectable functions that call home applications on the device that direct it to work cooperatively with cloud service providers. To avoid requiring users to login to each cloud service each time they use it, they are registered with an authorization server to establish and grant identity and authorization tokens. When a user logs in to an MFP, they are redirected to login to the authorization server which then sends tokens to the MFP identifying the user and their permissions and licenses. Home applications associated by the tokens are displayed for selection. Each time a home application using a cloud service is selected, a background application sends the user's session tokens with a service request to an associated cloud service resource server. The resource servers processes authenticated requests and return the result to the MFP which completes the selected home application function.

Abstract: In a system and method for automated device onboarding to a cloud based printing system, and administrator logs in to a selected one of a group of networked multifunction peripherals and registers it to a company in accordance with a device registration code. The selected multifunction peripheral registers itself with a cloud server, and discovers other candidate multifunction peripherals for registration. The selected multifunction peripheral sends the device registration code to each discovered multifunction peripheral with an instruction to perform self-registration with the cloud server. Each discovered multifunction peripheral then registers with the cloud server. A registered user may send a document processing job to the cloud server and release from any registered multifunction peripheral.

Abstract: A system and method for aligning documents for scanning includes a multifunction peripheral with a controller having a processor and associated memory. The controller issues instructions controlling operation of a scanner. A tangible document is placed on a surface of a scanner platen, and a sensor determines its location relative to the platen. An optimal position of the document relative to the platen is determined. The processor then generates a graphical rendering on an associated display indicative of a directed repositioning of the document on the platen in accordance with a determined optimal position of the document relative to the platen.

Abstract: A system and method for verification of credit or debit transactions during user purchases includes a cloud server that receives charge information during an attempted sales transaction. The cloud server searches for contact information for a user that has been pre-associated with the account. A one-time code is generated and transmitted to the user's device. The user verifies the charge information and inputs the one-time code confirming the transaction. The one-time code may be encrypted or viewable in conjunction with the user's scanned fingerprint.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling applications and user interface settings on portable digital devices such as smartphones or tablets monitors a device location and applications or images that are used in such locations. A usage frequency is also monitored and updated as applications are launched by a user. Automated or assisted ordering of application icons is made based on frequency of use. Most frequently used applications have icons displayed on a home screen, in order of use frequency for a given location. Icons or device wallpaper are automatically altered in accordance with popularity of use at a different location when the device is relocated there. Suggestions for applications are made based on use frequency and locations of other users.

Abstract: A system and method for aligning documents for scanning includes a multifunction peripheral with a controller having a processor and associated memory. The controller issues instructions controlling operation of a scanner. A tangible document is placed on a surface of a scanner platen, and a sensor determines its location relative to the platen. An optimal position of the document relative to the platen is determined. The processor then generates a graphical rendering on an associated display indicative of a directed repositioning of the document on the platen in accordance with a determined optimal position of the document relative to the platen.

Abstract: A system and method for aligning documents for scanning includes a multifunction peripheral with an intelligent controller having a processor and associated memory. The controller issues instructions controlling operation of a scanner. A tangible document is placed on a surface of a scanner platen, and a sensor determines its location relative to the platen. An optimal position of the document relative to the platen is determined. The processor then generates a graphical rendering on an associated display indicative of a directed repositioning of the document on the platen in accordance with a determined optimal position of the document relative to the platen.

Abstract: A system and method for updating of device codes in a multifunction peripheral includes a portable data device having a processor and associated memory and a touchscreen user interface. An input receives a device code set corresponding to a desired multifunction peripheral configuration and the codes are stored in the memory. The processor generates a selectable one click prompt on the touchscreen. The processor enables the input prompt for user selection in when a wireless data interface is in active communication with the multifunction peripheral. The processor determines that the input prompt has been selected and sends the device code set to the multifunction peripheral via the wireless data interface.

Abstract: A system and method for providing analytics on cost data and device state data for multifunction peripherals includes a document processing engine, a network interface and an intelligent controller having a processor and associated memory. The memory stores cost data corresponding to device usage costs of one or more MFPs. A device monitor monitors of a plurality of device states associated with a document processing engine associated with each MFP. An analytics engine generates a graphical dashboard illustrative of a return on investment in accordance with the cost data and monitored device states. A display generator renders an image of the graphical dashboard. The graphical dashboard is altered in accordance with modified or updated state data acquired over time in accordance with device usage changes or device configuration changes.

Abstract: A system and method multifunction peripheral policy-based configuration includes a processor and a memory storing a policy data for each of a plurality of multifunction peripheral device configuration policies. A selectable list of the device policies is displayed. A user selects one or more device configuration policies from the list, and the processor tests selected device configuration policies. Policies are identified as single or additive policy types. Selected policies are added when not identified as a single policy type.

Abstract: A system and method for providing analytics on cost data and device state data for multifunction peripherals includes a document processing engine, a network interface and an intelligent controller having a processor and associated memory. The memory stores cost data corresponding to device usage costs of one or more MFPs. A device monitor monitors of a plurality of device states associated with a document processing engine associated with each MFP. An analytics engine generates a graphical dashboard illustrative of a return on investment in accordance with the cost data and monitored device states. A display generator renders an image of the graphical dashboard. The graphical dashboard is altered in accordance with modified or updated state data acquired over time in accordance with device usage changes or device configuration changes.

Abstract: A system and method multifunction peripheral policy-based configuration includes a processor and a memory storing a policy data for each of a plurality of multifunction peripheral device configuration policies. A selectable list of the device policies is displayed. A user selects one or more device configuration policies from the list, and the processor tests selected device configuration policies. Policies are identified as single or additive policy types. Selected policies are added when not identified as a single policy type.

Abstract: Systems and methods for decommission of a multifunction peripheral are disclosed. The method comprises receiving user interaction with the multifunction peripheral initiating a decommission operation for the multifunction peripheral, requesting user input of authentication credentials suitable to enable the decommission operation, and accepting user input of authentication credentials. The method further includes transmitting the authentication credentials, along with a request to enable the decommission operation for the multifunction peripheral to an authentication server for authentication, receiving confirmation that the authentication credentials are sufficient to enable decommission of the multifunction peripheral along with decommission instructions to be executed by the multifunction peripheral, and executing the decommission instructions so as to complete the decommission operation for the multifunction peripheral.

Abstract: Systems and methods for decommission of a multifunction peripheral are disclosed. The method comprises receiving user interaction with the multifunction peripheral initiating a decommission operation for the multifunction peripheral, requesting user input of authentication credentials suitable to enable the decommission operation, and accepting user input of authentication credentials. The method further includes transmitting the authentication credentials, along with a request to enable the decommission operation for the multifunction peripheral to an authentication server for authentication, receiving confirmation that the authentication credentials are sufficient to enable decommission of the multifunction peripheral along with decommission instructions to be executed by the multifunction peripheral, and executing the decommission instructions so as to complete the decommission operation for the multifunction peripheral.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and apparatus for zone based scanning and optical character recognition for metadata acquisition comprising receiving user input identifying a first zone and a second zone on a visible representation of an electronic document and associating the first zone with a first database category and the second zone with a second database category, the association made using a metadata map. The method further comprises scanning a physical document in order to obtain a digital representation of the physical document as an electronic document, performing optical character recognition on the first zone and the second zone on the electronic document to thereby obtain a first metadata element and a second metadata element, and storing the electronic document along with the first metadata element and the second metadata element in a database, the first and second metadata elements stored in the database as directed by the metadata map.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a network document processing device discovery system and method. Multicast address data and local identification data are first stored in an associated storage. A probe message is then received from an associated processing device via an associated network. The probe message corresponds to stored multicast address data. Probe identification data associated with the probe message is then tested with the local identification data. Device data, representing a capability of a document processing device, is then selectively communicated to the processing device according to an output of the testing.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a route-optimized commercial business locator system and method. Location data is first received corresponding to a location of each of a plurality of alternative business locations. Routing data is then received corresponding to a desired travel route of an associated user. Location data of each of the alternative business locations is then compared to the routing data. Distance data is then generated corresponding to the distance of each of the locations from the desired travel route based upon the output of the comparison. A display is then generated corresponding to each of the business locations and their associated distance data.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for generating a data entry display. Data entry template data is first retrieved from an associated data storage. Next, a data entry template is generated on an associated display in accordance with the retrieved template data, with the template having at least one data entry field adapted to receive user-specified information. Each data entry field is then designated as an active field. A prompt is generated on the associated display relating to content associated with each active field, and an animation is generated on an area associated with each active field. User-specified information is then received into each active field. Each active field is then updated such that user-specified information is displayed on the associated display.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed to a system and method for submitting a series of complementary queries to a selected database in order to retrieve data associated with such queries. The method begins by receiving parameter data representing at least one parameter, which defines a plurality of entries in an associated database. Query data is then generated from the parameter data. The query data is comprised of a series of complementary queries structured to aggregate so as to correspond to all possible entries associated with the parameter data. The query data is then communicated to an associated search engine coupled to query the associated database. Result data is then received from the associated search engine. The result data is comprised of a series of responses corresponding to each of the series of complementary queries. The result data is then communicated to an associated user.

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.