System and Image Forming Apparatus

The system allows secure remote operation of image forming apparatuses by using browser-based programs and cloud storage for authorized operations, preventing unintended processes and enhancing control through local and cloud communication.

JP2026087199APending Publication Date: 2026-05-27BROTHER KOGYO KK
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
BROTHER KOGYO KK
Filing Date
2024-11-15
Publication Date
2026-05-27

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies do not support remote operation of image forming apparatuses without direct interaction with the operation panel, and there is a need for improved control methods to prevent unintended operations.

Method used

A system involving an image forming apparatus, a first information processing device, and a second information processing device connected via the Internet, utilizing browser-based remote operation programs to execute and manage operations remotely, with specific screens displayed on user interfaces and data transmission through cloud storage and local communication, ensuring that image forming processes are controlled and unintended operations are prevented.

Benefits of technology

The system enables secure and controlled remote operation of image forming apparatuses, preventing unintended operations by suppressing image forming processes during remote control states, and ensuring that only authorized operations are executed.

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Abstract

To provide a new technology for remotely controlling an image forming apparatus from an information processing device. [Solution] After receiving a command to start cloud remote operation from PC5 via the cloud storage service 200, MFP1 uploads image data showing a screen that virtually reproduces the screen displayed on the touch panel 131 to the cloud storage service 200, and can display that screen on PC5. After receiving a command to start local remote operation from PC7 via local communication, MFP1 can display a screen that virtually reproduces the screen displayed on the touch panel 131 on PC5. When cloud remote operation is being provided, MFP1 displays the "Providing" screen 91 on the touch panel 131, and when it receives a command to start local remote operation from PC7 while cloud remote operation is being provided, it sends image data showing the "Providing" screen 91 to PC7.
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