Canon had 217 patents in cybersecurity during Q2 2024. Canon Inc filed patents for an account management system, a control apparatus for a cooling apparatus, a communication apparatus for wireless communication, an information processing apparatus for neural networks, and a control method for a printing apparatus to acquire and print jobs from a cloud print service. These patents focus on efficient and secure management of devices, authentication processes, wireless communication, neural network parameter data, and cloud printing services. GlobalData’s report on Canon gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Canon had no grants in cybersecurity as a theme in Q2 2024.
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Application: Account management system, account management method, information terminal and medium (Patent ID: US20240211580A1)
The patent filed by Canon Inc. describes an account management system that includes an information terminal, a peripheral device, an account management server, and a peripheral device management server. The system allows for the registration of a peripheral device by obtaining peripheral device management information from the peripheral device management server using a token issued by the server. The account management server then registers the account of the peripheral device and transmits authentication information to the information terminal for storage. Additionally, the system includes a service providing server that can provide services based on the peripheral device management information obtained from the account management server.
The claims associated with the patent detail the specific steps and configurations of the account management system, including the process of obtaining a token, registering a peripheral device, and accessing services based on the authentication information. The system is designed to streamline the registration and authentication process for peripheral devices, such as printing apparatus, by utilizing tokens issued by the peripheral device management server. The information terminal, equipped with memory and a processor, plays a key role in transmitting requests, receiving tokens, and storing authentication information. Overall, the patent outlines a comprehensive system for efficient and secure management of peripheral devices and associated accounts.
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