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System and method for controlling image processing devices from a remote location

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  • US 6,009,284 A
  • Filed: 10/01/1996
  • Issued: 12/28/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/13/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of monitoring the operational status of and initiating image processing device control commands on one or more image processing devices from a remote location, said image processing devices each having a control computer for processing device status information and controlling operation of the device, comprising the steps of:

  • a. intercepting status information processed by the control computer of one or more of the image processing devices;

    b. transmitting said information to the remote location;

    c. obtaining current operational status information at the remote location from a specific image processing device to provide real time monitoring of said specific image processing device;

    d. generating an image processing device control command from said remote location;

    e. transmitting said image processing device control command to the image processing device control computer; and

    f. monitoring the effect of the control command on the device from the remote location on a real time basis.

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