PREDICTED PRINT MATERIAL USAGE ADJUSTMENT

Organization Name

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Inventor(s)

Jeffrey H. Luke of Boise ID (US)

Gabriel S. Mcdaniel of Boise ID (US)

Scott K Hymas of Boise ID (US)

PREDICTED PRINT MATERIAL USAGE ADJUSTMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18600686 titled 'PREDICTED PRINT MATERIAL USAGE ADJUSTMENT

- Simplified Explanation:**

This patent application focuses on determining the location of a printing device and adjusting the predicted print material usage based on the environmental conditions in which the device operates.

- Key Features and Innovation:**
Determining the location of a printing device.
Analyzing the environmental conditions in which the printing device operates.
Calculating an environmental adjustment factor for the printing device.
Adjusting the predicted print material usage based on the environmental adjustment factor.

- Potential Applications:**

This technology can be applied in various industries where printing devices are used, such as commercial printing, 3D printing, and industrial printing.

- Problems Solved:**

This technology addresses the issue of inaccurate print material usage predictions due to varying environmental conditions in which printing devices operate.

- Benefits:**
Improved accuracy in predicting print material usage.
Optimized printing processes based on environmental factors.
Cost savings by reducing material waste.

- Commercial Applications:**

The technology can be utilized in commercial printing services to enhance efficiency and reduce costs by accurately predicting print material usage based on environmental conditions.

- Prior Art:**

Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on environmental sensors in printing devices and predictive maintenance in printing technology.

- Frequently Updated Research:**

Researchers may be exploring advancements in environmental sensing technology for printing devices and the integration of AI algorithms for more precise adjustments in print material usage.

- Questions about the Technology:**

1. How does this technology improve the sustainability of printing processes? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in large-scale printing operations?

Original Abstract Submitted

The location of a printing device is determined. Environmental conditions in which the printing device operated when printing a print job are determined based on the determined location. An environmental adjustment factor for the printing device is determined based on the determined environmental conditions. A predicted print material usage of the printing device in printing the print job is adjusted based on the determined environmental adjustment factor.