Protecting scans using remote scan initiation mode and authorization

摘要

Systems and methods allow remote computerized devices to control the scanner of an apparatus through the communications port of the apparatus. Additionally, systems and methods provide a user-selectable remote start option on the graphic user interface of the apparatus and require input of user credentials through the graphic user interface when a user selects the remote start option. The scanner is placed into private mode when a user selects the remote start option, which restricts scanner control to only those of the remote computerized devices that provide the proper user credentials. Further, a user-selectable private mode release option is provided on the graphic user interface, which requires input of the user credentials through the graphic user interface. When scanning, the scanner produces scanned images, which are released through the communications port to only those of the remote computerized devices that provide the proper user credentials. Additionally, in said private mode the user's original documents can, optionally, be protected via a lockable cover controllable by the remote start option.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a processor; a scanner operatively connected to said processor; a communications port operatively connected to said processor, said communications port allowing remote computerized devices to control said scanner; and a graphic user interface operatively connected to said processor, said graphical user interface including a user-selectable remote start option, said graphic user interface requiring input of user credentials when a user selects said remote start option, said processor placing said scanner into private mode when said user selects said remote start option, and while said scanner is in said private mode, said processor restricts scanner access and control to only a remote computerized device of said user that provides said user credentials.