Method and system for implementing function modules in an image forming apparatus
AssigneeSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
InventorYong-geun Kim
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Abstract
A process is described for implementing a plurality of function modules stored in an image forming apparatus. The process installs a hardware module without need to install a software module. An input of a predetermined key code corresponding to the specific function completes the installation of the specific function when the image forming apparatus additionally requires the specific function.
Claims36
A process for implementing a plurality of function modules stored in an image forming apparatus, said process comprising the steps of:
- (1) installing a hardware module in an image forming apparatus;
- (2) selectively operating one of a control panel and a management program of the image forming apparatus;
- (3) providing an input of a function key code, said code being generated by combining a first data series for identifying respective image forming apparatuses with a second data series corresponding to function module numbers;
- (4) storing the function key code in a memory;
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- (5) starting the function module by restarting the image forming apparatus.
A process for implementing a plurality of function modules stored in an image forming apparatus, said process comprising the steps of:
- (1) selectively operating one of a control panel and a management program of the image forming apparatus;
- (2) providing an input of a function key code, said code, being generated by combining a first data series for identifying respective image forming apparatuses with a second data series corresponding to function module numbers;
- (3) storing the function key code in a memory;
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- (4) starting the function module by restarting the image forming apparatus after carrying out the preceding steps.
A system for implementing a plurality of function modules stored in an image forming apparatus, said system comprising:
- first means for selectively operating one of a control panel and a management program of the image forming apparatus;
- second means for providing an input of a function key code, said code being generated by combining a first data series for identifying respective image forming apparatuses with a second data series corresponding to function module numbers;
- third means for storing the function key code in a memory;
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- fourth means for starting the function module by restarting the image forming apparatus after carrying out the preceding functions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.