公开(公告)号：US08527554B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US12002055

申请日：2007-12-14

申请人： Erik Gubitz ,  Farhan Ahmed ,  Abed Jawad ,  Aayaz Bhorania ,  Palani Perumal ,  Mitsuru Saito

发明人： Erik Gubitz ,  Farhan Ahmed ,  Abed Jawad ,  Aayaz Bhorania ,  Palani Perumal ,  Mitsuru Saito

IPC分类号： G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06F3/1293 ,  G06F9/4411 ,  G06F13/102 ,  G06F17/30864 ,  G06Q10/10

摘要： Systems and methods are provided for retrieving metadata relating to a multi-function device. In some embodiments, metadata is retrieved using a plurality of identifiers (e.g., hardware identifiers each identifying at least one function performed by the device) received from the device. The plurality of identifiers are arranged into a sequence, and at least one of the identifiers in the sequence is associated with metadata specifying a characteristic of the device. Using the metadata that is retrieved, a client computer may present an graphical user interface displaying information relating to the device.

公开(公告)号：US08352492B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-08

申请号：US12408566

申请日：2009-03-20

申请人： Aayaz Bhorania ,  Palani Perumal ,  Erik Gubitz ,  Abed Jawad ,  Mitsuru Saito ,  Farhan Ahmed

发明人： Aayaz Bhorania ,  Palani Perumal ,  Erik Gubitz ,  Abed Jawad ,  Mitsuru Saito ,  Farhan Ahmed

IPC分类号： G06F17/30

CPC分类号： H04L67/34 ,  G06F3/1203 ,  G06F3/1225 ,  H04L67/303

摘要： Techniques whereby a client computer may request metadata relating to a peripheral device from one or more server computers are provided. Upon connecting to a peripheral device, the client computer receives information identifying the device, and generates a query, using the received information, for metadata relating to the device. The client computer may, for example, first attempt to execute the query locally to determine if metadata appropriate for use (e.g., not outdated) is stored on the client computer. If not, the client computer may issue the query to one or more server computers which stores metadata received from manufacturers and/or suppliers of peripheral devices. The one or more server computers may issue a response making the requested metadata available to the client computer and providing instructions relating to subsequent requests from the client computer, so as to manage the processing load borne by the one or more server computers. The client computer may employ the metadata to present a graphical interface that enables the user to manage the device.

摘要翻译： 提供了客户端计算机可以从一个或多个服务器计算机请求与外围设备有关的元数据的技术。 在连接到外围设备时，客户端计算机接收标识设备的信息，并且使用所接收的信息来生成与该设备有关的元数据的查询。 例如，客户端计算机可以首先尝试本地执行查询，以确定是否将适合使用的元数据（例如，不过时）存储在客户端计算机上。 如果不是，则客户端计算机可以向存储从制造商和/或外围设备的供应商接收的元数据的一个或多个服务器计算机发出查询。 一个或多个服务器计算机可以发出响应，使所请求的元数据可用于客户端计算机，并提供与来自客户端计算机的后续请求相关的指令，以便管理由一个或多个服务器计算机承载的处理负载。 客户端计算机可以使用元数据来呈现使得用户能够管理设备的图形界面。

公开(公告)号：US20100241660A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-23

申请号：US12408566

申请日：2009-03-20

申请人： Aayaz Bhorania ,  Palani Perumal ,  Erik Gubitz ,  Abed Jawad ,  Mitsuru Saito ,  Farhan Ahmed

发明人： Aayaz Bhorania ,  Palani Perumal ,  Erik Gubitz ,  Abed Jawad ,  Mitsuru Saito ,  Farhan Ahmed

IPC分类号： G06F7/06 ,  G06F17/30

CPC分类号： H04L67/34 ,  G06F3/1203 ,  G06F3/1225 ,  H04L67/303

摘要： Techniques whereby a client computer may request metadata relating to a peripheral device from one or more server computers are provided. Upon connecting to a peripheral device, the client computer receives information identifying the device, and generates a query, using the received information, for metadata relating to the device. The client computer may, for example, first attempt to execute the query locally to determine if metadata appropriate for use (e.g., not outdated) is stored on the client computer. If not, the client computer may issue the query to one or more server computers which stores metadata received from manufacturers and/or suppliers of peripheral devices. The one or more server computers may issue a response making the requested metadata available to the client computer and providing instructions relating to subsequent requests from the client computer, so as to manage the processing load borne by the one or more server computers. The client computer may employ the metadata to present a graphical interface that enables the user to manage the device.

摘要翻译： 提供了客户端计算机可以从一个或多个服务器计算机请求与外围设备有关的元数据的技术。 在连接到外围设备时，客户端计算机接收标识设备的信息，并且使用所接收的信息来生成与该设备有关的元数据的查询。 例如，客户端计算机可以首先尝试本地执行查询，以确定是否将适合使用的元数据（例如，不过时）存储在客户端计算机上。 如果不是，则客户端计算机可以向存储从制造商和/或外围设备的供应商接收的元数据的一个或多个服务器计算机发出查询。 一个或多个服务器计算机可以发出响应，使所请求的元数据可用于客户端计算机，并提供与来自客户端计算机的后续请求相关的指令，以便管理由一个或多个服务器计算机承载的处理负载。 客户端计算机可以使用元数据来呈现使得用户能够管理设备的图形界面。