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Information processing apparatus and control method therefor

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-04-16
CANON KK
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[0126]One of advantages provided by the present embodiment of the invention is that it becomes possible to easily set up a network-connected peripheral apparatus in a home network environment, and thus the operability is improved. Besides, in an office network environment, setup of a network-connected peripheral apparatus can be performed in a manner that ensures high security.

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However, in a home network environment that is not managed by a highly-skilled person such as a network administrator, it is not easy for a user to correctly perform installation.
Thus, a failure in installation often occurs.
If the installation fails, the peripheral apparatus cannot be used.
As a result, there is a possibility that a printer driver that the user does not want to install is installed.

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first exemplary embodiment

[0057]FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a printing system including an information processing apparatus and peripheral apparatuses (also referred to as image forming apparatuses) that are connected, for communication, to the information processing apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0058]In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes an information processing apparatus. As for the information processing apparatus 1, a personal computer (hereinafter referred to simply as a PC) of a usual type may be used. The PC 1 is configured with hardware in such a manner as shown in FIG. 2, and has an OS (Operating System) such as Microsoft Windows Vista (registered trademark) installed therein. The PC 1 is connected to a network 4 based on Ethernet (registered trademark) technology.

[0059]Reference numerals 3 and 5 denote image forming apparatuses such as printers. The printers may be, for example, of a color ink-jet type. In the example shown in FIG. 1, it is assumed tha...

second exemplary embodiment

[0132]A second exemplary embodiment of the present invention is described with reference to FIG. 14, FIG. 15, FIGS. 17 to 19, and FIGS. 22 to 24. In the following description, the explanation is focused on differences from the first embodiment.

[0133]FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an IHV network monitor 81. As shown in FIG. 22, PCs and peripheral apparatuses located on the network 4 are displayed on the IHV network monitor 81. Note that the IHV network monitor 81 is provided by an IHV (Independent Hardware Vendor) and is not included as standard in the OS. Therefore, it is necessary to install the IHV network monitor 81 from the outside. In the following explanation, it is assumed by way of example that the IHV network monitor 81 is a network monitor provided by ABC company.

[0134]In FIG. 22, reference numeral 100 denotes an icon representing the PC 1. Reference numeral 101 denotes an icon representing the printer 3. Reference numeral 102 denotes an icon representing the printer 5....

third exemplary embodiment

[0172]In the first and second embodiments described above, the installation mode is determined according to both the location information of the PC 1 and the location information of the peripheral apparatus. In a third exemplary embodiment, the installation mode is determined according to the location information of the PC 1, as described below with reference to FIG. 28. In the following description, the explanation is focused on differences from the first and second embodiments.

[0173]The PC 1 checks the location information (the first property information) set in FIG. 6 (step S2801). Note that the information set in FIG. 6 is stored in a storage unit such as the RAM 1201, and thus the checking of the location information is performed by reading the information stored in the RAM 1201.

[0174]The PC 1 determines whether the location information (the first property information) read in step S2801 indicates that “Home” (a first setup location) is specified as the location (step S2802).

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Abstract

If a device driver is simply installed in the same manner for any network environment, there is a possibility that the device driver is installed in a manner improper for a particular network environment. To avoid the above problem, an information processing apparatus selects an optimum installation mode according to property information of the information processing apparatus and property information of an image forming apparatus.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus and a control method therefore.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]In recent years, an improvement in infrastructures associated with networks has been achieved. This has led to widespread use of various kinds of network-connected or network-connectable apparatuses such as a printer, a copying machine, a facsimile machine, a scanner, a digital camera, an MFP (Multi Function Peripheral) having a plurality of functions, etc. Hereinafter, these apparatuses will be generically referred to as peripheral devices / apparatuses. Accordingly, various techniques have been developed as to a user operation or internal control in installation of a driver of a network-connected / connectable peripheral apparatus in an information processing apparatus. In particular, it has become popular to use a network at a home. Network environments can be classified into th...

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IPC IPC(8): G06F9/445
CPCG06F9/4411G06F8/61
Inventor ABE, KOICHI
Owner CANON KK
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