Device initialization in response to a remote event

A method of preparing an imaging device for use, comprising:

• detecting a potential user of the imaging device;
• and
• beginning an initialization of the imaging device in response, at least in part, to detecting the potential user;
• wherein detecting a potential user of the imaging device comprises detecting that a person has entered a facility housing the imaging device;
• and
• wherein detecting a potential user of the imaging device further comprises determining an identity of the person who entered the facility and deciding whether the person is a potential user based on their identity.

A method of preparing an imaging device for use, comprising:

• detecting a potential user of the imaging device;
• determining whether the potential user of the imaging device is a likely user of the imaging device;
• and
• beginning an initialization of the imaging device in response, at least in part, to detecting the potential user, and only when the potential user of the imaging device is a likely user of the imaging device;
• wherein determining whether the potential user of the imaging device is a likely user of the imaging device further comprises evaluating past behaviors of the potential user.

A method of preparing an imaging device for use, comprising:

• detecting a potential user of the imaging device;
• determining whether the potential user of the imaging device is a likely user of the imaging device;
• and
• beginning an initialization of the imaging device in response, at least in part, to detecting the potential user, and only when the potential user of the imaging device is a likely user of the imaging device;
• wherein determining whether the potential user of the imaging device is a likely user of the imaging device further comprises determining whether detection of the potential user was expected.

A system, comprising:

• a network;
• at least one imaging device in communication with the network;
• at least one sensor in communication with the network and adapted to detect a potential user of one or more of the imaging devices;
• and
• a management facility in communication with the network, the at least one imaging device and the at least one sensor;
• wherein the management facility is adapted to initialize one or more of the imaging devices in response to a predefined criteria;
• wherein the predefined criteria comprises at least whether a sensor indicates detection of a potential user;
• and
• wherein the predefined criteria further comprises an indication of a likelihood that the potential user might desire to use one or more of the imaging devices prior to the potential user accessing the network or any of the imaging devices.

A computer-usable media having computer-readable instructions stored thereon capable of causing a processor to perform a method, the method comprising:

• receiving a first signal indicative of a presence of a potential user of an imaging device;
• determining whether the potential user of the imaging device is a likely user of the imaging device in response to receiving the first signal;
• and
• providing a second signal directed to the imaging device and adapted to begin an initialization of the imaging device if it is determined that the potential user is a likely user.