Scanner Redirection Module for Remote Desktop Protocol Conversion

The patent introduces a scanner redirection module as an intermediary component that sits between the remote desktop client and the physical scanner. This module captures scan commands from the remote session, processes them locally on the client device, and redirects the actual scanning operation to the physical scanner while returning results to the remote session. This intermediary architecture allows the remote session to access scanner functionality without directly controlling the physical scanner, thereby improving both stability and processing efficiency.

The patent employs a conversion module that dynamically transforms scanning protocol parameters between different formats. When a scan command is received from the remote desktop session, the conversion module translates it into the specific protocol format required by the physical scanner. Conversely, when scan results are returned, the module converts them back to the format expected by the remote session. This parameter transformation capability enables reliable scanner redirection while maintaining compatibility with diverse scanning protocols.