Device search apparatus

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2006-03-31

2009-11-10

Hailu, Tadeese (Department: 2173)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

For plural users or sites

C715S737000, C715S738000, C707S793000, C707S793000, C358S001130, C358S001150

Reexamination Certificate

active

07617455

ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed an apparatus for searching a device on a network. A device search client links a search condition for searching the device with an icon to store the search condition. When a user designates the icon, the search condition linked with the icon and stored is inquired of a device search server to obtain the search result. Subsequently, the display form of the designated icon corresponding to the search condition is changed based on the obtained search result.

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