18517208. PRINTING SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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PRINTING SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD
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PRINTING SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18517208 titled 'PRINTING SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a printing system that can dynamically change the billing method for ink usage amounts for purposes other than printing. Here is a simplified explanation of the patent application:
- Accepting unit to accept printing instructions
- Printing unit to perform printing using an inkjet method
- Counting unit to track ink amount used for printing and non-printing purposes
- Setting unit to set billing method based on printed sheets or ink amount
- Billing unit to process billing based on counting results
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- Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in office settings, print shops, and any environment where precise tracking and billing of ink usage is necessary.
- Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately billing for ink usage, especially when ink is used for purposes other than printing.
- Benefits
- Accurate billing for ink usage - Flexibility in choosing billing method based on usage - Efficient tracking of ink consumption
- Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimizing Ink Billing System for Printing Devices"
- Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include existing printing systems with basic ink tracking capabilities but lacking the dynamic billing method adjustment feature described in this patent application.
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- Unanswered Questions
- How does this technology impact the overall cost of printing for users?
This article does not delve into the potential cost savings or increases for users of the printing system.
- What are the security measures in place to protect user data related to ink usage and billing?
The article does not address the security protocols implemented to safeguard sensitive ink usage and billing information.
Original Abstract Submitted
A printing system capable of dynamically changing a billing method for an ink usage amount for other than printing is provided. The printing system including a server and a device includes an accepting unit to accept printing instructions, a printing unit to perform printing by an inkjet printing method, a counting unit to count an ink amount used for printing for each user, a counting unit to count an ink amount used for other than printing, a counting unit to count the number of printed sheets for each user, a setting unit to set a billing method to one of a billing method based on the unit price for the number of printed sheets and a billing method based on the unit price for an ink amount, and a billing unit to perform a billing processing based on at least one of counting results obtained by the counting units.
