18396889. PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINT AMOUNT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM simplified abstract (BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINT AMOUNT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
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PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINT AMOUNT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18396889 titled 'PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINT AMOUNT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a printing device that can adjust the allowed print amount based on different types of guaranteed print amounts purchased by the user.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Controller obtains addition type information representing first or second guaranteed print amounts.
- First guaranteed print amount corresponds to a manually purchased printing privilege.
- Second guaranteed print amount corresponds to an automatically purchased printing privilege.
- Controller switches control mode between adding first or second guaranteed print amounts to the allowed print amount.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in various printing environments where users may have different printing privileges or quotas.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for flexible printing privileges and automated purchasing options for users.
Benefits:
- Allows users to have different levels of printing privileges.
- Provides flexibility in managing printing quotas.
- Automates the purchasing process for printing privileges.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Printing Device with Flexible Printing Privileges This technology can be commercially used in office settings, educational institutions, and public printing services to offer users customizable printing options and streamline the printing process.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to printing devices, printing quotas, and automated purchasing systems in the field of printing technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on research related to printing device innovations, user privileges in printing environments, and automated purchasing systems for printing services.
Questions about Printing Device Technology: 1. How does this technology improve user experience in printing environments? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits for businesses implementing this printing technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
A printing device is configured to perform printing with an allowed print amount. The printing device includes a controller to obtain addition type information representing a first guaranteed print amount or a second guaranteed print amount. The first guaranteed print amount corresponds to a first printing privilege to be purchased manually by a user, and the second guaranteed print amount corresponds to a second printing privilege to be automatically purchased. The controller switches, based on the addition type information, a control mode between a first mode in which the first guaranteed print amount is added to the allowed print amount and a second mode in which the second guaranteed print amount is added to the allowed print amount.
