Patent ID: 7454476
Filing Date: 2008-11-18
Classification: G03G,G06F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling a peripheral device from an external apparatus having a web browser over a network, the method comprising the steps of: transmitting, from the external apparatus to the peripheral device, a request for a web page usable by a user to instruct the peripheral device to execute a function for maintenance or diagnosis of the peripheral device, wherein the function for maintenance or diagnosis is executable by the peripheral device; transmitting, from the peripheral device to the external apparatus, data causing the web browser to display the web page on which the user is able to select the function executable by the peripheral device for maintenance or diagnosis of the peripheral device; transmitting, from the external apparatus to the peripheral device, an instruction to execute the function for maintenance or diagnosis selected by the user on the web page; and in response to the instruction, causing the peripheral device to execute the function for maintenance or diagnosis at the peripheral devices, wherein the transmitted data comprises a plurality of files described by a predetermined language, and wherein the plurality of files includes a file which causes the web browser to display status of the peripheral device and includes a file which causes the web browser to display the web page on which the user is able to select the function for maintenance or diagnosis.