Device operator panel operated as a web browser

摘要

A computer controlled device, such as a networked printer, that incorporates a HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) browser as the operator control device. The computer controlled device already incorporates an HTTP server to allow remote control of the device from other computers or devices on the network. The incorporation of an HTTP browser allows reuse of the HTTP server software as the front panel controls driver, obviating the requirement for the development and maintenance of an independent software module to drive the front panel controls.