Network peripheral server discovery method

Details Network peripheral server discovery method Network peripheral server discovery method

2005-01-04

2005-01-04

Cardone, Jason D. (Department: 2145)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer network managing

Computer network access regulating

C709S228000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06839755

ABSTRACT:
A multifunction peripheral server discovery method with reduced network traffic is disclosed. Peripheral servers on a network advertise their basic function, such as print, and clients seeking peripherals with an additional function, such as scan, retrieve ID strings of peripherals having the basic function to determine if the additional function is available. The method also permits a user of a client on the network to enter addresses of peripherals not discovered when the client searches for peripherals having the additional function. The method also permits selection of a network protocol to be used by the client. An additional preferred step in the method is a determination of whether discovered peripherals having the additional function are compatible with a software application run by the client.

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