Canon MEAP BROCHURE

MEAP

multifunctional embedded

application platform

A dynamic opportunity for

independent software developers

Create truly customised applications for

a business market with unlimited potential

Canon is inviting independent software developers to create
customised programs for a totally unique technology: MEAP
(Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform). This Java-based
platform allows developers to integrate virtually any business or
bespoke application into the next generation of Canon MFP devices;
to meet the precise needs of individual companies. This presents an
outstanding opportunity for ISVs who will be offered access to MEAP
for the development of business applications in conjunction with
Canon.

FROM MFPS TO MEAP:

INNOVATION AHEAD OF ITS TIME

As a recognised leader in the field of office

automation and IT solutions, Canon has

overseen major developments in the last few

decades. Stand-alone analogue copiers and

printers gave way to productive digital devices -

culminating in the development of our

'intelligent' MFP systems, capable of sending

and receiving digital documents to and from a

vast array of sources. Now Canon is ready to

implement the most important stage of all,

using embedded applications in the MFP

device to deliver simple and effective solutions.

Transforming the device into whatever the

customer needs it to be.

A JAVA-BASED PLATFORM

FOR OPTIMUM VERSATILITY

MEAP has been expressly designed as a

development environment, facilitating the

creation of Java-based applications and thus

allowing developers to maximise the utility of

Canon MFP dynamic devices. MEAP can be used

to design and implement custom interfaces, to

efficiently accomplish complex document

processing chores, or to automate special

tasks; all simply using applications developed

with the familiar Java language. This presents

highly flexible possibilities, giving developers

maximum freedom to utilise their abilities and

come up with diverse application ideas.

COMBINE YOUR EXPERTISE WITH

CANON’S EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE

While any previous experience in developing

applications for the office equipment market

is useful, it is not a necessity. Canon will

supply all the basic information and resources,

thus allowing ISVs to access a previously closed

market - with every Canon client that purchases

a MEAP enabled device becoming a potential

application customer. This puts you in a prime

position to develop and structurally support

emerging business models working

in partnership with Canon.