Patent ID: 8339625
Filing Date: 2012-12-25
Classification: G06F,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method for secure print job management within an image production device, comprising: receiving a signal to print a secure print job from a user; identifying the user; generating a machine-readable marking for the user based on the identification of the user that contains identification information concerning the user, wherein the generated machine-readable marking is placed on one of a media sheet, placed on a card, generated in an electronic form, and stored in at least one remote processing device, wherein the remote processing device is one of a computer, a server, a personal data assistant, a mobile telephone, and an MP3 player, and wherein the encoded machine-readable marking can be displayed and scanned by the image production device; storing the secure print job and the generated machine-readable marking; receiving a signal to release the secure print job; retrieving the generated machine-readable marking; scanning the user's machine-readable marking; determining if the information encoded in the user's machine-readable marking matches the information encoded in the generated machine-readable marking; wherein if it is determined that the information encoded in the user's machine-readable marking matches the information encoded in the generated machine-readable marking, printing the secure print job.