View source for 18603637. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR MANAGING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR, AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

=INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR MANAGING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR, AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA|CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA]]


[[Category:CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Keisuke Aizono of Chiba (JP)|Keisuke Aizono of Chiba (JP)]][[Category:Keisuke Aizono of Chiba (JP)]]

==INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR MANAGING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR, AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18603637 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR MANAGING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR, AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

==Simplified Explanation==
The patent application describes a mechanism that allows users to easily use an image forming apparatus with desired capabilities. It involves an information processing apparatus that holds contract information about subscription plans for the apparatus and can change the capabilities of the apparatus based on plan changes.

* The invention enables users to select and change subscription plans for an image forming apparatus easily.
* It allows for the transmission of notifications to change the capabilities of the apparatus based on the selected plan.
* Users can switch between different plans involving changes in the capabilities of the image forming apparatus.

==Key Features and Innovation==
* Mechanism for selecting and changing subscription plans for an image forming apparatus.
* Capability change notifications based on plan changes.
* Simplified user experience for managing the capabilities of the apparatus.

==Potential Applications==
The technology can be applied in various industries where image forming apparatuses are used, such as printing, scanning, and copying.

==Problems Solved==
The technology addresses the challenge of managing and changing the capabilities of image forming apparatuses based on subscription plans.

==Benefits==
* Enhanced user experience in selecting and changing subscription plans.
* Efficient management of image forming apparatus capabilities.
* Flexibility in adapting the apparatus to different needs.

==Commercial Applications==
Title: Enhanced Subscription Plan Management for Image Forming Apparatuses
This technology can be commercially used in office settings, print shops, and other businesses that rely on image forming apparatuses for their operations.

==Prior Art==
Readers can explore prior patents related to image forming apparatuses, subscription plans, and capability management systems to understand the existing technology landscape.

==Frequently Updated Research==
Stay updated on advancements in image forming apparatus technology, subscription plan management, and capability change mechanisms to enhance the understanding of this innovation.

==Questions about Image Forming Apparatus Subscription Plans==
===How does this technology improve user experience in managing subscription plans for image forming apparatuses?===
This technology simplifies the process of selecting and changing subscription plans for image forming apparatuses, providing users with more control and flexibility.

===What are the potential cost-saving benefits of using this mechanism for managing image forming apparatus capabilities?===
By efficiently managing subscription plans and capability changes, businesses can optimize their usage of image forming apparatuses and potentially reduce unnecessary costs.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A mechanism that enables a user to easily use an image forming apparatus having a desired capability. Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention provides an information processing apparatus including a holding unit that holds contract information including information about a contracted plan selected by a user from among subscription plans that use an image forming apparatus, and a unit that transmits, in receiving a plan change notification for requesting a change from the contracted plan to a different plan involving a change in a capability of the image forming apparatus, a capability change notification for changing the capability of the image forming apparatus to a capability corresponding to the different plan to the image forming apparatus.



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