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Multi-function peripheral system with downloadable drivers
Assignee: Lexmark International Inc
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Filing: 1997-09-19
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Granted: 2000-07-18
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Expires: 2017-09-19
Abstract
Abstract The present invention allows the operation of an attached external input device by a printer. The external input device may be, for example, a scanner or digital camera giving the printer the capability to function as a copier. Software to control or "drive" the input device is optionally contained within the printer ROM or can be downloaded dynamically from the host computer or from another source. Because the software to drive the input device can be downloaded to the printer dynamically, a wide variety of devices can be used.
Inventors
- 👤 Shaun Timothy Love
- 👤 Martin Geoffrey Rivers
- 👤 Hugh Deral Spears
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:05
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F9/00; G06F9/06; G06F9/44; G06F9/4401; G06F9/4411; G06K; G06K15/00; H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/00127; H04N1/00278; G06K2215/00; G06K2215/0002; G06K2215/0005; G06K2215/0011; H04N2201/00; H04N2201/0008; H04N2201/0074
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A multifunctional peripheral system adapted for use with a computer system including at least one computer, comprising: (a) a first peripheral device for performing a pre-selected function for the computer system, the first peripheral device coupled to the computer and including a storage device; (b) means for downloading from the computer system a device driver associated with a second peripheral device, and for storing the device driver in the storage device of the first peripheral device; and (c) means for executing the device driver, the device driver executing means resident on the first peripheral device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A multifunctional peripheral system adapted for use with a computer system including at least one computer, comprising: (a) a first peripheral device for performing a pre-selected function for the computer system, the first peripheral device coupled to the computer and including a storage device; (b) means for downloading from the computer system a device driver associated with a second peripheral device, and for storing the device driver in the storage device of the first peripheral device; and (c) means for executing the device driver, the device driver executing means resident on the first peripheral device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the first peripheral device comprises a scanner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the first peripheral device comprises a printer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the storage device comprises a flash ROM.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The multifunctional peripheral system of claim 1, wherein the device driver executing means operatively couples the first peripheral device to the second peripheral device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The multifunctional peripheral system of claim 1, wherein the storage device is contained within a printer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
119 words
A multifunctional peripheral system adapted for use with a computer system including at least one computer, comprising: (a) plurality of peripheral devices and at least one of which is coupled to the computer, the at least one device including a storage device; (b) means for downloading from the computer system a device driver associated with at least one of the other of the plurality of peripheral devices, and for storing the device driver in the storage device of the at least one peripheral device; and (c) means for executing the device driver, the device driver executing means resident on the at least one peripheral device, so as to operatively couple the at least one peripheral device to each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
119 words
A multifunctional peripheral system adapted for use with a computer system including at least one computer, comprising: (a) plurality of peripheral devices and at least one of which is coupled to the computer, the at least one device including a storage device; (b) means for downloading from the computer system a device driver associated with at least one of the other of the plurality of peripheral devices, and for storing the device driver in the storage device of the at least one peripheral device; and (c) means for executing the device driver, the device driver executing means resident on the at least one peripheral device, so as to operatively couple the at least one peripheral device to each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The system of claim 7, wherein at least one of the plurality of peripheral devices comprises a scanner and wherein at least one of the plurality of peripheral devices comprises a printer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 7, wherein the storage device comprises a flash ROM.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The multifunctional peripheral system of claim 7, wherein the device driver executing means operatively couples the plurality of peripheral devices to the computer system.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
85 words
A process for operatively coupling an additional peripheral device to a computer system including at least one computer and a first peripheral device, comprising the steps of: (a) downloading from the computer system to the first peripheral device a device driver associated with the additional peripheral device; (b) storing the device driver in a storage device on the first peripheral device, and; (c) executing the device driver on the first peripheral device so as to operatively couple the computer system to the additional peripheral device.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
85 words
A process for operatively coupling an additional peripheral device to a computer system including at least one computer and a first peripheral device, comprising the steps of: (a) downloading from the computer system to the first peripheral device a device driver associated with the additional peripheral device; (b) storing the device driver in a storage device on the first peripheral device, and; (c) executing the device driver on the first peripheral device so as to operatively couple the computer system to the additional peripheral device.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
93 words
A process for operatively coupling a plurality of peripheral devices to each other by using a computer system including a computer and at least a first peripheral device, comprising the steps of: (a) downloading from the computer system a device driver to the first peripheral device associated with at least one other peripheral device; (b) storing the device driver in a storage device of the first peripheral device, and; (c) executing the device driver on the first peripheral device so as to operatively couple the first peripheral device to the other peripheral device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
93 words
A process for operatively coupling a plurality of peripheral devices to each other by using a computer system including a computer and at least a first peripheral device, comprising the steps of: (a) downloading from the computer system a device driver to the first peripheral device associated with at least one other peripheral device; (b) storing the device driver in a storage device of the first peripheral device, and; (c) executing the device driver on the first peripheral device so as to operatively couple the first peripheral device to the other peripheral device.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
The process of claim 12, wherein at least one of the plurality of peripheral devices comprises a printer and wherein at least one of the plurality of peripheral devices comprises a scanner. system.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of claim 12, wherein the step of executing the device driver on the first peripheral device operatively couples the plurality of peripheral devices to the computer system.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
67 words
A multifunctional peripheral system adapted for use with a computer system, comprising: (a) a first peripheral device for performing a pre-selected function for the computer system, the first peripheral device including a storage device; (b) means for storing a device driver in the storage device, the device driver associated with a second peripheral device; and (c) means for executing the device driver on the first peripheral device.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
67 words
A multifunctional peripheral system adapted for use with a computer system, comprising: (a) a first peripheral device for performing a pre-selected function for the computer system, the first peripheral device including a storage device; (b) means for storing a device driver in the storage device, the device driver associated with a second peripheral device; and (c) means for executing the device driver on the first peripheral device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The multifunctional peripheral system of claim 16, wherein the second peripheral device comprises a scanner.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The multifunctional peripheral system of claim 15, wherein the second peripheral device comprises a printer.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
16 words
The multifunctional peripheral system of claim 15, wherein the storage device is contained within a printer.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
14 words
The multifunctional peripheral system of claim 15, wherein the storage device comprises flash memory.
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