Toshiba had four patents in cloud during Q4 2023. Toshiba Corp’s patents in Q4 2023 include an image forming apparatus with capabilities to write and read data from wireless tags on print media, as well as identify users approaching the apparatus. Another patent involves a key sharing module, cryptographic module, and transmission systems for secure data encryption and transmission, with a monitor device ensuring proper transmission and reception conditions. GlobalData’s report on Toshiba gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Toshiba grant share with cloud as a theme is 25% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Image forming apparatus, image forming process system, and information processing method (Patent ID: US20230401394A1)
The patent filed by Toshiba Corp. describes an image forming apparatus that includes components such as a forming unit, communication unit, reader/writer unit, reader unit, and determination unit. The apparatus is designed to write or read data from a wireless tag attached to a print medium during image formation. If the image formation is not executed, the reader unit reads the user's identifier from the wireless tag to determine if the user is approaching the apparatus. The system also includes a communication controller, preparation controller, and various components within the reader/writer unit for efficient operation.
Furthermore, the patent extends to an image forming system comprising multiple image forming apparatuses and a server. Each apparatus is equipped with components for image formation, wireless communication, reading/writing data from wireless tags, and user identification. The server stores print data correlated with user identifiers and instructs selected apparatuses to stand by based on user proximity. The system also includes a cloud or web server, communication controller, preparation controller, and acquisition component for acquiring print data. The method described in the patent involves forming images on print media, wireless communication with tags, reading/writing data, and determining user proximity based on identifiers, with a focus on efficient operation and user convenience.
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