Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240338641). CONSUMABLE AUTOMATIC DELIVERY SYSTEM THAT ENABLES PROPER USE OF CONSUMABLE AUTOMATIC DELIVERY SERVICE, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract
CONSUMABLE AUTOMATIC DELIVERY SYSTEM THAT ENABLES PROPER USE OF CONSUMABLE AUTOMATIC DELIVERY SERVICE, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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CONSUMABLE AUTOMATIC DELIVERY SYSTEM THAT ENABLES PROPER USE OF CONSUMABLE AUTOMATIC DELIVERY SERVICE, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240338641 titled 'CONSUMABLE AUTOMATIC DELIVERY SYSTEM THAT ENABLES PROPER USE OF CONSUMABLE AUTOMATIC DELIVERY SERVICE, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
The abstract describes a consumable automatic delivery system that includes a device requiring consumable replacement and a subscription management server for automatic order processing triggered by a resource server managing the device. The system allows for automatic delivery of consumables to users based on settings controlled by a user interface unit, a delivery setting unit, and a switching unit.
- The system involves a device that automatically orders consumables when needed.
- A subscription management server processes orders triggered by a resource server.
- Users can change settings for automatic delivery through a user interface unit.
- The delivery setting unit can activate or deactivate automatic delivery based on user preferences.
- The switching unit transitions between activated and deactivated states based on user settings.
Potential Applications: - Home appliances that require consumable replacements, such as water filters or printer ink cartridges. - Industrial equipment that needs regular maintenance with consumables like lubricants or filters.
Problems Solved: - Eliminates the need for manual ordering of consumables. - Ensures timely replacement of consumables to maintain device functionality.
Benefits: - Convenience for users by automating the ordering process. - Cost savings by preventing device damage due to delayed consumable replacements.
Commercial Applications: Automatic delivery systems can be marketed to manufacturers of various devices that require consumable replacements, as well as service providers looking to streamline maintenance processes.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system ensure accurate ordering of the correct consumables? 2. What security measures are in place to protect user data in the subscription management server?
Frequently Updated Research: Research on improving the efficiency and accuracy of automatic order processing in consumable delivery systems is ongoing, with a focus on enhancing user experience and reducing maintenance costs.
Original Abstract Submitted
a consumable automatic delivery system including a device that requires replacement of consumables and a subscription management server that executes automatic order processing for a consumable upon receipt of an order trigger from a resource server that manages the device, in which a consumable ordered by executing the automatic order processing is delivered to a user, the system includes a user interface unit that changes a setting of a region, a delivery setting unit that sets automatic delivery of consumables to an activated state or a deactivated state, and a switching unit that switches, in a case where the setting of the region is changed by the user interface to a state in which automatic delivery of consumables has been set to the activated state by the delivery setting unit, the activated state to the deactivated state.
