Patent ID: 11875071
Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
Field: Computer technology (Electrical engineering)
Classification: CPC G | IPC G

Claim 7:
8. A multi-function device for transferring rights from one user to another user, to release a secure print job, the multi-function device comprising:
a controller for:
receiving a secure print job as submitted by a primary user along with a selection of an option of transferring rights to release the secure print job;
receiving a request from a secondary user to release the secure print job at the multi-function device;
requesting the secondary user for inputting identification details and setting a new passcode to release the secure print job;
upon receiving the identification details and the passcode, sending a notification to the primary user to accept or reject the request of the secondary user to release, the secure print job, wherein the notification comprises identification details of the secondary user; and
if the primary user accepts the request of the secondary user, performing the following:
transferring the rights to the secondary user to release the secure print job; and
allowing the secondary user to successfully release the secure print job using the new passcode as set by the secondary user;
a print engine for printing the secure print job for the secondary user; and
a user interface for:
displaying a job queue to the secondary user;
allowing the secondary user to raise the request to release the secure print job submitted by the primary user; and
inputting the identification details and the new passcode for releasing the secure print job.