Print Job Submission via Message Source Mediator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for submitting printable document jobs are often incompatible with current network security requirements, leading to inefficient job submission flows, where users cannot directly access publication devices, necessitating manual submission to publication servers.
Innovation Solution
A method that involves receiving a message from a client device with a specification file and a network address for a print data file, retrieving the files, processing them using a raster image processor, and sending confirmation messages, enabling secure and automated submission of print jobs through a client-device-message-source-publication-device system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If direct access to publication device is granted for job submission, then job submission efficiency is improved, but network security requirements are violated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a message source as an intermediary component between the client device and publication device. The message source receives messages containing print job information from client devices and forwards them to the publication device, eliminating the need for direct access while maintaining efficient automated submission. This mediator architecture satisfies network security requirements by blocking direct client-to-publication-device connections while preserving productivity through automated message-based job submission.
2Reliability
If manual job submission is used to maintain security, then network security is preserved, but job submission efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service automation where the message source automatically receives messages from client devices, extracts print job information, and submits jobs to the publication device without manual operator intervention. The raster image processor automatically processes specification files and retrieves print data files based on network addresses in the messages. This automated workflow maintains network security while dramatically improving job submission efficiency by eliminating manual steps.
3Productivity
If automated processing is implemented, then job submission efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the print job submission system into distinct functional components: client devices for job creation, message sources for message reception and forwarding, publication devices for print processing, and raster image processors for specification file processing. Each component has a specialized, simplified function. This segmentation reduces overall system complexity by allowing each part to be independently designed and maintained while working together to achieve automated, efficient job submission.
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AI summary
In some embodiments, a method which includes receiving an indication of the presence of a first message from a first client device, the first message including a first specification file and a first network address associated with a first print data file. The method includes retrieving the first print data file from the first network address. The method includes processing the first specification file and the first print data file by a raster image processor.