Document policies for a document processing unit

摘要

According to some embodiments, a document processing unit may receive information associated with a document to be processed. The document processing unit might comprise, for example, a printer, scanner, copier, facsimile machine, or multi-function device. The document processing unit may then automatically analyze the received information in view of at least one pre-determined document policy. The document processing unit may then automatically determine, based on the analysis, whether to apply a policy action, associated with the pre-determined document policy, to the processing of the document. For example, the document processing unit might prevent a document from printing.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
receiving, at a document processing unit that provides a first function type and a second function type, information associated with a document to be processed; automatically analyzing, by the document processing unit, the received information in view of at least one pre-determined document policy and on an identification of a first user to detect missing information associated with the document; and automatically determining, by the document processing unit, based on said analysis and on the identification of the first user, to apply a policy action associated with the pre-determined document policy to the processing of the document, the policy action comprising an insertion into the document, the insertion based on the missing information and, the policy action indicating the first function type and not the second function type.