Reference Material - Canon Color iR C3480 Service Manual

Chapter 11

11.1.26 Reference material

Color iR C3380G / Color iR C2880G / Color iR C3380i / Color iR C3380 / Color iR C2880i / Color iR C2880 / iR C3480 / iR C3480i / iR C3080 / iR C3080i / iR
C2550
Glossary
Terms & Acronyms
Applet
Application
Application ID
ASP
AVS
Code Sign
CPCA
CPCA Java CL
Default Authentication -
Department ID Management
Device Specification ID
DIS
DSL
Esplet
File descriptor
iR Native Application
ISV
J2ME
Java
Java Script
Java VM
License Access Number
License File
Login Service
MEAP
MEAP AMS
MEAP Application
MEAP Contents
MEAP ESM
MEAP Specifications
MEAP device
MFP
OSGi
Portal Service
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Definitions and Explanations
Applet Type Application. A Type of MEAP application that is designed to display user interface on device control panel.
A software unit that provides a solution to users.
A unique identifier assigned to each application. Used for indicating memory usage of the application in the MEAP system.
Application Service Provider. A business to provide the application service on Internet.
Applet Viewer Service. One of the MEAP system services that shows the user interface of the current applet type service on the
console.
To attach Digital Signature to software code. MEAP has the mechanism to reject MEAP application without Code Sign for
security reason.
Common Peripheral Controlling Architecture. CPCA defines an object model of peripheral deices. A client can control a device
by creating or modifying objects in the device.
CPCA Java Class Library. A Java class library, which is used to control a device.
The login service used when the department ID control is used but other authentication controls are not used. When the Department
ID control is turned on, the login dialog prompts the users to enter the department ID and password. The dialog appears the initial
screen of both the control panel on the MEAP device and Remote UI
ID assigned for each device model. It shows the usage of functions that are equipped by MFP, as well as CPCA API specification
and version numbers that is necessary for acquiring the values such as maximum number of copies, etc.
Dynamic Service Loading Installer Service. Receives data from the DSL on the MEAP platform. Enables an application to install
to two or more devices.
Dynamic Service Loading. While the SMS installs a license file and application to one device, the DSL can install them to two or
more devices. It consists of MEAP ESM and the DIS.
Esplet Type Application. A type of MEAP application that does not have a user interface on the device console or on the web
browser. The term of "Esplet" is a coinage by Canon inspired from Applet, Servlet, and "Espresso".
With a file descriptor, an OS identifies the files that a program accesses. The file descriptor includes information such as file name
and size as well as the identifier. An OS determines files to operate with the identifier.
The functionalities that existing imageRUNNER has such as Copy, Universal Send and Mailbox.
Independent Software Vender. Software manufacturer who develops and/or sells applications and tools but does not entire
computer systems. Refers application developer in this document.
Java 2 Platform Micro Edition. One of Java Platforms licensed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. It is applied for MEAP. Other devices
such as cellular phones and PDA.
A programming language developed by Sun Microsystems, in the U. S. A. Low dependent on models and OSes and runs on
various platforms. Taking advantage of this feature, many applications that runs on web servers uses Java. The MEAP platform
uses J2ME - a type of Java.
A script language developed by Netscape Communications, in the U.S. A., runs on web browsers such as Netscape Navigator and
Internet Explorer.
Allows web designers to create interactive pages with HTML files such as animated buttons and display of timetables.
JAVA Virtual Machine. The Java byte code interpreter. The Virtual Machine acts as an interpreter for processing the byte code
using the native instruction set.
A number issued for accessing license file. The Licensing server requires entries of application ID, expiration date/times
information, and the number of access numbers, to issue license access numbers.
A software manufacture of a MEAP application provides the users with the license files. Specifies the terms of agreement that a
user concludes with the manufacturer. Required for installing a MEAP application.
Manages user information of MEAP device. Authenticates users with user names and passwords. Three login services are
available for MEAP device - Default Authentication, which provides department ID control, SDL (Simple Device Login) and SSO
(Single Sign-On).
Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform. Provides an environment for executing application programs on a peripheral
device. Uses the Java platform (J2ME - Java 2 platform Micro Edition) to run Java application for MEAP.
MEAP Application Management System. The license issuing server that issues "License File" necessary for MEAP applications
to be installed onto MEAP device. Also used for issuing the "License Access Number".
Runs on MEAP platform. Consists of application files (*.jar) and the license file (*.lic).
Required to install an MEAP application to a MEAP device.
MEAP Enterprise Service Manager. One of software programs composing the DSL, to be installed on a PC in a Windows
environment. Works as the interface with the DSL.
MEAP Spec Version, the term used for the SDK. The version number that shows the APIs of the MEAP platform other than
CPCA, such as network and security. The version number is not assigned for each device model.
imageRUNNER (iR) device that has MEAP Platform incorporated.
Multi Function Peripheral. Peripheral device that supports more than one function, such as digital copier, printer, scanner, and fax.
Open Service Gateway Initiative. See "http://www.osgi.org/".
The service displayed on a Web browser by inputting the address
"http://<device IP address>:8000/" or "http://<device IP address>/"
A portal to access a MEAP device from a Web browser.
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