Patent ID: 7047551
Filing Date: 2006-05-16
Classification: G06Q,H04N

Abstract:
1. An information distributing method using a cable line for digital broadcasting, comprising: an identification step for identifying a type of a printing apparatus to be connected to a set-top box of each user; an obtaining step for obtaining data that should be printed for specific users; a selection step for selecting a printer driver corresponding to said printing apparatus based on the identification information; a generation step for generating, using said selected printer driver, print information that should be printed by said printing apparatus of the specific users from said obtained data that should be printed; a distribution step for distributing said generated print information to set-top boxes of the specific users via said cable line; a notification step for receiving a print end notice from said set-top box; and a management step for registering and managing the fact that said print information is distributed to the specific users in a distribution history if said print end notice is received.