Claims:
1. A printing device configured as a kiosk that is accessible to a plurality of users and enables at least one user to print at least one document after receipt of printing charges for the at least one document from the user.
2. The printing device of claim 1, wherein the at least one document is stored on a server/cloud that is operatively coupled with the kiosk, and wherein the at least one document is stored on the server/cloud using an account that the at least one user configures on the server such that only an authenticated at least one user is able to access the at least one document.
3. The printing device of claim 1, wherein the at least one document is obtained through a scanner that is operatively coupled with the kiosk, wherein the at least one user scans the at least one document using the scanner and then prints the same using the kiosk printing device.
4. The printing device of claim 1, wherein the kiosk is operatively coupled with a mobile device through a mobile application, and wherein the at least one document is accessible on the mobile device, and, through the mobile application, is transmitted to the kiosk for printing.
5. The printing device of claim 1, wherein the kiosk is operatively coupled through a network with other kiosks.
6. The printing device of claim 1, wherein the kiosk is locatable by the at least one user based on the configured location of the kiosk.
7. The printing device of claim 1, wherein the printing device is compatible with multiple file types.
8. The printing device of claim 1, wherein the printing charges are received through any or a combination of a mobile wallet, a mobile application, cash, credit card, debit card, cash card, or a payment enabling card.
9. The printing device of claim 1, wherein the kiosk is configured to authenticate the at least one user through biometric means before enabling the printing of the at least one document.
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to the field of printing, and particularly to a system of printing documents whenever they are required from any of publically configured printer kiosks.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Use of computing devices and particularly mobile computing devices such as laptops, tablets, notebooks, and smart phones has greatly expanded in recent years. Alongside has come an explosion of documents and per some estimates about 500 billion documents were created in 2013. Google estimated in 2010 that every two days humans are now creating as much information as we did from the dawn of civilization up until 2003. Much of this information content takes the form of printed documents.
[0004] Many documents are considered by users to be important and/or confidential. For example, passport, identity cards, driving licenses, ATM cards, birth certificates, educational certificates, tax records, property records, employment records etc. They can be required at anytime for a myriad of purposes. On many such occasions photocopies or scanned copies of such documents could suffice. However they may not be available to the user at the time. Or, a user will have to carry copies or original of such documents at all times with a consequent inconvenience and risk factor.
[0005] While users can easily and efficiently browse the Internet, communicate with friends, create and manipulate photographs and documents, and engage in a wide variety of creative activities in a great number of locations, their ability to have copies of documents such as above at any time they are required has not kept up. Users must find scanners, copiers, printers etc. which may not be readily available or accessible. And of course they need to have documents of which they need copies.
[0006] There is therefore a need in the art for a system and method that enables its users to get copies of their documents when they need them without carrying originals or copies of documents on their person.
[0007] At the same time, self-service kiosks are gaining usage and popularity. These are computing devices placed in the public arena and designed to provide information, service or products to multiple users in separate self-contained sessions. Examples of kiosks are automatic teller machines (ATMs), public internet access terminals; credit card operated pre-paid ticket collection terminals, networked ticketing machines and computerised vending machines.
[0008] Hence, a system that could provide to a kiosk the ability to print user documents on demand or provide copies of them has obvious advantages.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0009] An object of the present disclosure is to provide for a system that enables its users to get prints of their various documents when required by them.
[0010] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide for a system that enables its users to get prints of their various documents without carrying originals of such documents on their person.
[0011] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide for a system that enables its users to get prints of their various documents from a location nearest to them.
[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide for a system that enables its users to maintain confidentiality and security of their documents.
[0013] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide for a system that enables its users to get prints of their documents using a variety of payment methods.
[0014] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide for a system with a mobile application that enables its users to get prints of documents stored on a mobile device at any time required by them.
[0015] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide for a system that enables its users to give a remote order to print their documents, using any internet enabled computing device.

SUMMARY
[0016] The present disclosure relates to the field of printing. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a system that enables a user to print his/her documents at any time.
[0017] In an aspect, system proposed enables printing a user’s documents at kiosks that can be installed at various places. The user can store different documents using any Internet enabled device in a server/cloud through a registered account with the service provider/kiosk provider/cloud. Documents can be in different formats including image formats such as JPEG, PDF, and PNG etc. In an exemplary implementation, at any time, a user can go to any nearby kiosk; access his/her documents from the secured cloud/server, and print any of his/her stored documents after paying the printing charges. Such printed documents can alternately be called prints or copies. Multiple options are provided for paying the printing charges such as pre-paid cards, debit/credit cards, maintaining an account with the system, cash payment etc. User need not carry confidential documents with him but instead can print copies of them as explained above on demand.
[0018] In another aspect, system proposed can have a mobile application that can be downloaded on any mobile device. Using the mobile application, a user can connect to a nearby kiosk wirelessly (say through Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Near Field Communication (NFC), among other wireless means), and can print any of his/her stored documents and also any documents on his mobile device without storing them in the system.
[0019] In another aspect, proposed kiosk device can also be configured with a scanner, wherein the user can, at anytime, get his/her original document such as driving license, scanned and then printed through the kiosk.
[0020] In an aspect, system proposed can be a printing device configured as a kiosk that can be accessible to a plurality of users and can enable at least one user to print at least one document after receipt of printing charges for the at least one document from the user.
[0021] In another aspect, the at least one document can be stored on a server/cloud that can be operatively coupled with the kiosk, and the at least one document can be stored on the server/cloud using an account that the at least one user can configure on the server such that only an authenticated at least one user is able to access the at least one document.
[0022] In another aspect, the at least one document can be obtained through a scanner that can be operatively coupled with the kiosk, and the at least one user can scan the at least one document using the scanner and can then print the same using the kiosk printing device.
[0023] In an aspect, the kiosk can be operatively coupled with a mobile device through a mobile application, and the at least one document can be accessible on the mobile device, and, through the mobile application, can be transmitted to the kiosk for printing.
[0024] In another aspect, the kiosk can be operatively coupled through a network with other kiosks.
[0025] In yet another aspect, the kiosk can be locatable by the at least one user based on the configured location of the kiosk.
[0026] In an aspect, the printing device can be compatible with multiple file types.
[0027] In another aspect, the printing charges can be received through any or a combination of a mobile wallet, a mobile application, cash, credit card, debit card, cash card, or a payment enabling card.
[0028] In yet another aspect, the kiosk can be configured to authenticate the at least one user through biometric means before enabling the printing of the at least one document.
[0029] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0030] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0031] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of a high level block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0032] FIG. 2 illustrates different modules to illustrate working of an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0033] FIG. 3 illustrates display and user interfaces of an exemplary embodiment of system proposed.
[0034] FIG. 4 illustrates, by means of a flow chart, exemplary steps of a method for enabling any time printing in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0036] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the “invention” may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the “invention” will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0037] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0038] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0039] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims.
[0040] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0041] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0042] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which will be described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, and firmware and/or by human operators.
[0043] Embodiments of the present invention may be provided as a computer program product, which may include a machine-readable storage medium tangibly embodying thereon instructions, which may be used to program a computer (or other electronic devices) to perform a process. The machine-readable medium may include, but is not limited to, fixed (hard) drives, magnetic tape, floppy diskettes, optical disks, compact disc read-only memories (CD-ROMs), and magneto-optical disks, semiconductor memories, such as ROMs, PROMs, random access memories (RAMs), programmable read-only memories (PROMs), erasable PROMs (EPROMs), electrically erasable PROMs (EEPROMs), flash memory, magnetic or optical cards, or other type of media/machine-readable medium suitable for storing electronic instructions (e.g., computer programming code, such as software or firmware).
[0044] Various methods described herein may be practiced by combining one or more machine-readable storage media containing the code according to the present invention with appropriate standard computer hardware to execute the code contained therein. An apparatus for practicing various embodiments of the present invention may involve one or more computers (or one or more processors within a single computer) and storage systems containing or having network access to computer program(s) coded in accordance with various methods described herein, and the method steps of the invention could be accomplished by modules, routines, subroutines, or subparts of a computer program product.
[0045] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0046] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).
[0047] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named element.
[0048] The present disclosure relates to the field of printing. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a system that enables a user to print his/her documents at any time.
[0049] In an aspect, system proposed enables printing a user’s documents at kiosks that can be installed at various places. The user can store different documents using any Internet enabled device in a server/cloud through a registered account with the service provider/kiosk provider/cloud. Documents can be in different formats including image formats such as JPEG, PDF, PNG etc.. In an exemplary implementation, at any time, a user can go to any nearby kiosk; access his/her documents from the secured cloud/server, and print any of his/her stored documents after paying the printing charges. Such printed documents can alternately be called prints or copies. Multiple options are provided for paying the printing charges such as pre-paid cards, debit/credit cards, maintaining an account with the system, cash payment etc. User need not carry confidential documents with him but instead can print copies of them as explained above on demand.
[0050] In another aspect, system proposed can have a mobile application that can be downloaded on any mobile device. Using the mobile application, a user can connect to a nearby kiosk wirelessly (say through Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Near Field Communication (NFC), among other wireless means), and can print any of his/her stored documents and also any documents on his mobile device without storing them in the system.
[0051] In another aspect, proposed kiosk device can also be configured with a scanner, wherein the user can, at anytime, get his/her original document such as driving license, scanned and then printed through the kiosk.
[0052] In an aspect, system proposed can be a printing device configured as a kiosk that can be accessible to a plurality of users and can enable at least one user to print at least one document after receipt of printing charges for the at least one document from the user.
[0053] In another aspect, the at least one document can be stored on a server/cloud that can be operatively coupled with the kiosk, and the at least one document can be stored on the server/cloud using an account that the at least one user can configure on the server such that only an authenticated at least one user is able to access the at least one document.
[0054] In another aspect, the at least one document can be obtained through a scanner that can be operatively coupled with the kiosk, and the at least one user can scan the at least one document using the scanner and can then print the same using the kiosk printing device.
[0055] In an aspect, the kiosk can be operatively coupled with a mobile device through a mobile application, and the at least one document can be accessible on the mobile device, and, through the mobile application, can be transmitted to the kiosk for printing.
[0056] In another aspect, the kiosk can be operatively coupled through a network with other kiosks.
[0057] In yet another aspect, the kiosk can be locatable by the at least one user based on the configured location of the kiosk.
[0058] In an aspect, the printing device can be compatible with multiple file types.
[0059] In another aspect, the printing charges can be received through any or a combination of a mobile wallet, a mobile application, cash, credit card, debit card, cash card, or a payment enabling card.
[0060] In yet another aspect, the kiosk can be configured to authenticate the at least one user through biometric means before enabling the printing of the at least one document.
[0061] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like features.
[0062] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary high level block diagram of system proposed.
[0063] As shown, in an aspect, the system proposed can include a plurality of kiosks 106 configured with various interfaces shown as display and user interfaces 108 (detailed later) and functional modules detailed later. The modules can be operatively connected to a server 112 using a communications network 110. The relevant modules and interfaces of the kiosk 106 can also be operatively connected to a mobile application 104 that can be configured on a plurality of mobile devices (shown as 102a…102n). Server 112, which can be configured as a cloud, can have a document store 114 besides other modules to be detailed later. Kiosks 106 can be kept at any place that has a communication network 110 (such as Internet, LAN/WAN etc.) and a suitable power supply. For eg. Kiosk 106 can be kept in Malls, educational institutes etc.
[0064] Using display and user interfaces 108, a user can register with the system proposed and upload any documents to the server/cloud 110 that can store them in the document store 114 (also referred to as database or repository), amongst other modules to be detailed later. Anytime the user wants to print any such stored document, he/she can go to a kiosk 106 nearest to his location, access his/her documents stored in document store 114 and print the ones he/she needs.
[0065] Using mobile application 104,a user can print his/her documents stored in document store 114 wirelessly, while he is near a kiosk 106.Using mobile application 104, a user can also print documents stored on his/her mobile device 102 wirelessly while he is near a kiosk 106 without uploading them to document store 114.
[0066] In another aspect, system proposed can also be used with any Internet enabled computing device (shown as 116-a..116-n) via communications network 110 to store documents in document store 114 or to print such stored documents using any kiosk 106, after paying the printing charges for the same. Such a computing device can be a PC, Laptop, Tablet or a mobile device with internet enabled.
[0067] In an aspect, system proposed can print a document or a plurality of documents only after receiving printing charges for the same. System proposed can have a plurality of payment mechanisms such as cash payment, pre-paid card, debit/credit card, internet based payment gateways etc.
[0068] Documents that can be handled by system proposed can be in various formats such as PDF, Corel draw, Word, Excel, JPEGs etc. and can include photographs.
[0069] In another aspect, proposed kiosk can also be configured with a scanner, wherein the user can, at anytime, get his/her original document such as driving license, scanned and then printed through the kiosk.
[0070] FIG. 2 illustrates different modules to elaborate upon the working of an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0071] In an aspect system of the present disclosure can include a plurality of kiosks 202 that are operatively connected to a server/cloud 222 using a communication network 220.
[0072] In another aspect, system can include a mobile application 234 that can be downloaded on any mobile device.
[0073] In another aspect, a kiosk 202 can have a registration module 204, an authentication module 206, a document management module 208, a print order entry module 210, å billing and payment module 212, a printing module 214, a display and user interfaces module 216, and a maintenance messages module 218.
[0074] In yet another aspect, server 222 can have a user database 224, a documents store 226, an accounting and reports module 228, and a maintenance management module 230.
Kiosk 202
[0075] In an aspect, kiosk 202 can be setup at different locations such as Malls, Airports, Railway Stations, Educational institutes etc. where frequent printing requirements are expected. In an aspect, each kiosk 202 can be provided with a unique kiosk ID. In another aspect, location of each kiosk 202 can be provided on a Map (say a GoogleMap) that can be accessed via the Internet to enable a user to determine a kiosk 202 nearest to his location at any time. In an aspect, the unique kiosk ID can be used by system proposed to give a print order to a specific kiosk, when printing is being ordered remotely as explained hereunder.
Registration Module 204
[0076] In an aspect, registration module 204 can enable any person to register himself/ herself as a user of system proposed by means of methods well known in the art. In another aspect, registration module 204 can grant the registered user a user name and password for future use of system proposed. In an aspect, registration module 204 can send all relevant user information to user database 224 for storage and retrieval as required. In an aspect, registration module 204 can operatively communicate with display and user interfaces module 216 and provide various user interfaces to a person for his/her registration with the system proposed. In another aspect, registration module 204 can also be configured to be at a website that can be part of the system proposed. This can enable registration of any person from any internet enabled device.
Authentication Module 206
[0077] In an aspect, authentication module 206 can grant access to a registered user to relevant modules of system proposed after he has authenticated himself using various authentication procedures well known in the art. An authenticated user can be interchangeably referred to as a user herein. In an aspect, authentication module 206 can retrieve all relevant user information from user database 224 for such authentication. In an aspect authentication, module 206 can operatively communicate with display and user interfaces module 216 and provide various user interfaces to a user for his/her authentication with the system proposed. In another aspect, authentication module 206 can also be configured to be at a website that can be part of the system proposed. This can enable authentication of the user from any internet enabled device.
Document Management Module 208
[0078] In an aspect, document management module 208 can enable a user to manage all his/her documents stored in system proposed. In an aspect, document management module 208 can provide for uploading, storage, and deletion of documents stored. In an aspect, document management module 208 can operatively communicate with display and user interfaces module 216 and provide various user interfaces to user to manage his documents.
[0079] In another aspect document management module 208 can also be configured to be at a website that can be part of the system proposed. This can enable any user to manage his/her documents as elaborated herein from any internet enabled device. In an aspect, document management module 208 can take, from a user, a short description of document he/she is uploading and attach the same to the document.
[0080] In an aspect, document management module 208 can send, for storage, all documents with their short descriptions to the document store 226 that can provide each document with a unique index (UID) to aid in its future retrieval. Documents store 226 can send this UID to document management module 208 that can in turn display it on display and user interfaces module 216 for user’s record, along with short description of document as provided earlier by user.
[0081] In another aspect, documents store 226 can also send UID and short description of each document by e-mail to user who has uploaded such document, after getting e-mail id of the user from user database 224,
[0082] In an aspect, document management module 208 can be provided with various interfaces including but not limited to USB, Wi-Fi, Memory Card, Scanner, Bar Code Reader etc. to enable an authenticated user to provide his documents to document management module 208 for onward transmittal to documents store 226.
[0083] In another aspect, document management module 208 can enable uploading of a document in any standard format such as JPEG, PDF, Word, Excel, PPT, PNG etc.
[0084] In an aspect, before access the proposed kiosk the user can be authenticated using a biometric means such as fingerprint scan, retina scan, face recognition, gesture recognition or any other authentication means, all of which are within the scope of the present disclosure.

Print order entry module 210
[0085] In an aspect, print order entry module 210 can enable a user to provide instructions to system proposed regarding documents he/she wants printed.
[0086] For this purpose, print order entry module 210 can display to a user, via display and user interfaces module 216, a table giving UID and short description of each of his documents stored at documents store 226 and allow the user to select those that he wants printed.
[0087] In an aspect, print order entry module 210 can enable this selection by a plurality of means such as touching UID displayed of the document at a touch panel LCD, entering the UID of document by means of a keypad, using a selection box provided against UID and description of each document at the touch panel LCD etc.
[0088] In another aspect print order entry module 210 can also enable user to display fully a document selected by him at the touch panel LCD using display and user interfaces module 216, if required, so that the user can avoid any error.
[0089] In another aspect print order entry module 210 can also be configured to be at a website that can be part of the system proposed. This can enable any user to enter a print order for his documents as elaborated herein from any internet enabled device
Billing and payment module 212
[0090] In an aspect, billing and payment module 212 can calculate amount due from a user for his print order and enable collection of the same. In an aspect, billing and payment module 212 can also get information from maintenance management module 230 if any amount is already in credit of the user, deduct this from the amount due from the user for his print order and prompt the user to pay balance amount. In an aspect, billing and payment module 212 can accept advance payment also from a user and update accounts and reports module 228 accordingly for future information and use. In another aspect, billing and payment module 212 can generate, if so required by a user, a card with a stored value that can be set off against present/ future print order transactions by swiping it in a card reader billing and payment module 212 can be configured for.
[0091] In an aspect, billing and payment module 212 can accept cash payment from a user and refund to him any balance amount over and above his print order value or, in an alternate embodiment, the balance amount in his account at the time. In another aspect, billing and payment module 212 can be configured to accept payments via credit card or using one or more prepaid cards.
[0092] In another aspect, billing and payment module 212 can also be configured to be at a website that can be part of the system proposed. This can enable payments to be made to system proposed from any Internet enabled device. In another aspect, billing and payment module 212 can also be interfaced with any payment gateway known in the art to enable a user to make payments directly over the internet using any internet enabled device.
Printing module 214
[0093] In an aspect, printing module 214 can print documents ordered to be printed by the user (using print order entry module 210) after sufficient funds for that print order have been received from him using billing and payment module 212.In an aspect, printers being used by printing module 214 can be kept inside kiosk 202 in such a fashion that a user cannot access them but their printed output can easily be retrieved by the user.
[0094] In an aspect, printers being used by printing module 214 can be of such type (for example laser jet printers) that they can generate copies of documents from their scanned images stored using the system of present disclosure.
[0095] In another aspect, printing module 214 can interface with a plurality of printers and shift from one printer to another depending upon the requirements of a print order. For example for a photo print order printing module 214 can select one printer while for a black and white print order it can select another printer.
Display and user interfaces module 216
[0096] In an aspect, display and user interfaces module 216 can display various data, inputs and reports etc. as required by the system of the present disclosure. In another aspect display and user interfaces module 216 can provide various user interfaces for accepting user inputs as required. In another aspect, display and user interfaces module 216 can have interfaces such as touch sensitive LCD screen, keypad, trackball, mouse, swipe card mechanisms etc. to accept various user inputs as required.
[0097] In another aspect display and user interfaces module 216 can also be configured to be at a website that can be part of the system proposed. This can enable various displays and user interfaces as explained herein to be provided at any internet enabled device.
[0098] In another aspect, proposed kiosk device can also be configured with a scanner, wherein the user can, at anytime, get his/her original document such as driving license, scanned and then printed through the kiosk.
[0099] In another aspect, system proposed can be configured with various interfaces as explained using FIG. 3.

Maintenance messages module 218
[00100] In an aspect, maintenance messages module 218 can provide relevant messages to a user as well as to maintenance management module 230 to facilitate maintenance of the system as required. For example, when a printer on kiosk 202 runs out of paper, maintenance messages module 218 can send a message to display and user interfaces module 216 that can be displayed to users at the kiosk or at a website that can be part of the system proposed. Another message can be sent to maintenance management module 230 that can alert concerned personnel accordingly. Similar messages can be sent for any maintenance situation such as low/no ink, no connection with server 222 etc. Maintenance messages module 218 can also provide such messages at a website that can be part of the system proposed.
Communication network 220
[00101] In an aspect system proposed can use a communication network 220 to enable operative connection between kiosk 202 and modules configured therein with server 222 and modules configured therein. In another aspect, communication network 220 can be Internet, LAN, WAN or any other appropriate communication network.
Server 222
[00102] In an aspect, system proposed can have a server 222 operatively connected to all kiosks 202 using communication network 220.In another aspect, server 222 can be configured to be accessible via a website that can be part of the system proposed or can be configured at a cloud and can have all appropriate modules of kiosk 202 described above configured within it so that they can be used by any internet enabled device.
[00103] In another aspect server 222 can be configured to have modules as hereunder.
User database 224
[00104] In an aspect user database 224 can store various details of all users authorised to use the system proposed and can provide such details to other modules of the system as required for purposes such as authentication, billing, reports generation etc.
Documents store 226
[00105] In an aspect, documents store 226 can store all the documents uploaded by different users along with short descriptions provided by them and allot a unique ID (UID) to each. In another aspect, documents store 226 can make available to a user a list of all documents uploaded by him after he has authenticated himself using 206 and not of documents uploaded by other users. Documents store 226 can provide such a list to the user at display of kiosk 202, using display and user interfaces module 216.In another aspect, documents store 226 can provide to print order entry module 210 any user document selected by the user for printing at kiosk 202.In an aspect, documents store 226 can store various documents using very strong encryption techniques so that any unauthorised user cannot get access to them. In an aspect, documents store 226 can be configured to automatically take a full backup of its contents at a periodic interval on a backup server at a location different from that of server 222. This backup can be used to restore documents to documents store 226 in case there is any problem to server 222 including a system crash. In this fashion, security of documents stored in documents store 226 can be ensured.
Accounting and reports module 228
[00106] In an aspect accounting and reports module 228 can keep track of payments received and billings done for each user and can generate reports and bills accordingly.
[00107] In another aspect accounting and reports module 228 can send via e-mail account statement, bills and other reports to a user either on user’s demand or automatically anytime a transaction happens. For the purpose accounting and reports module 228 can get e-mail id of the user from user database 224.
Maintenance management module 230
[00108] In an aspect maintenance management module 230 can get various maintenance alerts such as no paper, no ink, no cash, recover cash payments, printer defective etc. from maintenance messages module 218 and alert the concerned personnel of the system proposed appropriately.
Mobile Application 234
[00109] In an aspect system disclosed can include a mobile application 234 that can be configured to be downloaded on any mobile device, one of which is shown as mobile device 232.
[00110] A user with a mobile device configured with the mobile application 234 can stand near a kiosk 202 and can connect to kiosk 202 using wi-fi (or any suitable wireless connection method) and then give a print order using print order entry module 210 for any of his documents stored in documents store 226. Thereafter billing and payment module 212 can be operatively connected to the mobile application to enable system proposed to collect the printing charges using any of methods that the billing and payment module 212 is configured for.
[00111] In another aspect, a user with a mobile device configured with the mobile application 234 can stand near a kiosk 202, can connect to kiosk 202 using wi-fi (or any suitable wireless connection method) and then print documents directly from his mobile device to the printer of that kiosk 202, without storing them in documents store 226 using print order entry module 210 and billing and payment module 212 in a similar fashion as described above.
[00112] In another aspect, relevant services of each kiosk and the modules therein as being described herein can also be availed remotely, using any internet enabled device and the
unique kiosk ID.
Computing device 236
[00113] In an aspect a user using a computing device 236 can access a website configured with relevant modules that can include registration module 204, authentication module 206, document management module 208, print order entry module 210 and billing and payment module 212. Using registration module 204 he can register himself and further authenticate himself using authentication module 206. After authentication, he can use document management module 208 to store his documents in documents store 226. To print any of such documents he can give a print order via the print order entry module 210 to any kiosk 202 near his location and pay the charges using billing and payment module 212. Upon receipt of such charges the system proposed can send him a print order code. He can then go to the kiosk and print his order using this code. In an alternate embodiment, user can go to any kiosk and print his documents using the print order code.
[00114] FIG. 3 illustrates the display and user interfaces of an exemplary embodiment of the system proposed.
[00115] In an aspect a kiosk 202 can be configured with a display and several user interfaces that can be configured in display and user interfaces module 216.
[00116] In an aspect display and user interfaces module 216 can touch panel LCD/keypad 304, output for printouts 306, user card reader 308, USB ports 310, pay card swipe 312, user card print 314, cash insert 316, cash return 318 and wireless interface 320.
[00117] In another aspect touch panel LCD/keypad 304 can allow a user to provide alphanumeric or touch input to system proposed that can be used for other modules. For example, for entering user name and password, selecting documents to be printed, giving a print command, accessing files stored in USB drives connected to USB ports 310 etc.
[00118] In an aspect output for printouts 306 can provide the printed output to user of documents selected by him for printing.
[00119] In another aspect user card reader 308 and user card print 314 can enable a user to access system proposed using user cards for the purpose. Cash insert 316 can be used to print a bar coded user card with a cash value as provided by the user using cash insert 316. Once such a card is printed, user card reader 308 can then read the barcode on it, to authenticate the user and provide him credit per the value remaining on the card. System proposed can update the balance in the user card after every printing job.
[00120] In an aspect USB ports 310 can be used by a user to upload documents to documents store 226 that can then be retrieved by him for printing when required.
[00121] In another aspect pay card swipe 312 can be used to enable payment to system proposed by any pay card method such as debit card, credit card, prepaid cards etc.
[00122] In an aspect cash insert 316 and cash return 318 can enable a user to pay cash for his print order amount. Once billing and payment module 212 has calculated amount payable by the user for his print order, it can be displayed on touch panel LCD/keypad 304 and then cash insert 316 can be used for paying of such amount and any balance returned using cash return 318.
[00123] In an aspect wireless interface 320 can provide a wireless interface to kiosk 202 and so can enable a user with a mobile device configured with the mobile application standing near a kiosk 202 to connect to that kiosk 202 using any suitable wireless connection method (such as Wi-Fi). After such connection, the mobile application can enable the user to print his documents stored in documents store 226 wirelessly, using printer configured with printing module 214. After such connection user can also print documents stored on his mobile device directly from his mobile device to the printer (that is connected to printing module 214) of that kiosk 202, without storing them in documents store 226.
[00124] FIG. 4 illustrates by means of a flow chart exemplary steps of a method for enabling any time printing in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00125] In an aspect, the method proposed includes, at step 402, authenticating a user.
[00126] In another aspect, the method proposed includes, at step 404, allowing the user to upload documents.
[00127] In an aspect, the method proposed includes, at step 406, storing documents uploaded by the user.
[00128] In another aspect, the method proposed includes, at step 408, allowing the user to enter a print order.
[00129] In an aspect, the method proposed includes, at step 410, calculating bill amount and amount due from the user for his print order.
[00130] In another aspect, the method proposed includes, at step 412, checking whether user has sufficient funds in his account.
[00131] In an aspect, the method proposed includes, at step 414, executing the print order if user has sufficient funds in his account.
[00132] In another aspect, the method proposed includes, at step 416, collecting balance funds from the user if he does not have sufficient funds in his account.
[00133] In an aspect, the method proposed includes, at step 418, executing the print order of the user after collecting balance funds from him.
[00134] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term “coupled to” is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms “coupled to” and “coupled with” are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms “coupled to” and “coupled with” are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[00135] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C …. and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the proposed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[00136] While embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure, as described in the claims.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[00137] The system proposed enables its users to get prints of their various documents stored in the system when required by them.
[00138] The system proposed enables its users to get prints of their various documents without carrying originals of such documents on their person.
[00139] The system proposed enables its users to get prints of their various documents from a location nearest to them.
[00140] The system proposed enables its users to maintain confidentiality and security of their documents.
[00141] The system proposed enables its users to get prints of their documents using a variety of payment methods.
[00142] The system proposed enables its users to get prints of documents stored on a mobile device or in the system at any time required by them.
[00143] The system proposed enables its users to give a remote order to print their documents, using any internet enabled computing device.