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Image forming device with token printing capabilities
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 2000-02-10
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Granted: 2001-05-15
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Expires: 2020-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A method and an electronic image forming device having at least one replaceable consumable. At least means is provided for automatically sensing when the replaceable consumable in the mage forming device reaches a predetermined condition. A software program automatically initiates an offer to the user of the electronic image forming device when the predetermined condition is reached. The offer may include a discount for the purchase of a new consumable or related item. The software program may also initiate communication with a remote site for ordering of a replaceable consumable.
Inventors
- 👤 Loretta E. Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:37
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/55; B; B41; B41J; B41J2/00; B41J2/005; B41J2/01; B41J2/17; B41J2/175; B41J2/17566; G03G15/50; G03G15/5075; G03G15/5079; G06; G06Q; G06Q30/00; G06Q30/02; G06Q30/0207; G03G15/553; G03G2215/00; G03G2215/00025; G03G2215/00109
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A method of notifying a user that a particular replaceable consumable may need to be purchased for use with an electronic imaging device, comprising the steps of: a. sensing when said replaceable consumable has reached a predetermined condition; b. automatically contacting a remote site when replaceable consumable has reached a predetermined condition and communicating this condition to said site; c. said site controlling printing a token at said electronic imaging device for the purchase of a new replaceable consumable.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
79 words
A method of notifying a user that a particular replaceable consumable may need to be purchased for use with an electronic imaging device, comprising the steps of: a. sensing when said replaceable consumable has reached a predetermined condition; b. automatically contacting a remote site when replaceable consumable has reached a predetermined condition and communicating this condition to said site; c. said site controlling printing a token at said electronic imaging device for the purchase of a new replaceable consumable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said remote site is the manufacture of said imaging device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said remote site is a seller of authorized said new replacement consumable for said imaging device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said remote site advises the user of said imaging device of additional promotions relating to said imaging device and/or said replacement consumable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
85 words
A computer software product comprising a computer readable storage medium having a computer program which when loaded into a computer of an image forming device causes the computer to perform the following steps: a. sensing when said replaceable consumable has reached a predetermined condition; b. automatically contacting a remote site when replaceable consumable has reached a predetermined condition and communicating this condition to said site; c. said site controlling printing a token at said electronic imaging device for the purchase of a new replaceable consumable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
85 words
A computer software product comprising a computer readable storage medium having a computer program which when loaded into a computer of an image forming device causes the computer to perform the following steps: a. sensing when said replaceable consumable has reached a predetermined condition; b. automatically contacting a remote site when replaceable consumable has reached a predetermined condition and communicating this condition to said site; c. said site controlling printing a token at said electronic imaging device for the purchase of a new replaceable consumable.
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