18595851. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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Inventor(s)
Daisuke Kawaguchi of Kashiwa-shi (JP)
Jiro Shirakata of Chigasaki-shi (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18595851 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The abstract describes a patent application for an information processing apparatus that is connected to an image forming apparatus. The information processing apparatus acquires the consumption amount of a consumable in the image forming apparatus, generates a delivery request for a replacement consumable based on the acquired consumption amount, and notifies information to prompt stocking a spare replacement consumable based on the consumption amount.
- The information processing apparatus is connected to an image forming apparatus.
- It acquires the consumption amount of a consumable in the image forming apparatus.
- It generates a delivery request for a replacement consumable based on the acquired consumption amount.
- It notifies information to prompt stocking a spare replacement consumable based on the consumption amount.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in office environments where printers and copiers are heavily utilized. - It can be implemented in retail settings where there is a high demand for printing services. - The technology can also be useful in educational institutions to ensure continuous availability of consumables for printing.
Problems Solved: - Ensures timely replacement of consumables in image forming devices. - Helps in maintaining uninterrupted printing services. - Reduces the risk of running out of consumables unexpectedly.
Benefits: - Increases efficiency by automating the consumable replacement process. - Reduces downtime by ensuring timely replacement of consumables. - Helps in cost management by optimizing consumable usage.
Commercial Applications: Title: Automated Consumable Replacement System for Image Forming Devices This technology can be commercialized as a service for businesses that rely heavily on printing services. It can also be integrated into existing office management systems to streamline consumable replacement processes.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the information processing apparatus determine the consumption amount of the consumable in the image forming apparatus? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this technology in a large office environment?
Original Abstract Submitted
An information processing apparatus is communicably connected to an image forming apparatus and acquires a consumption amount of a consumable in the image forming apparatus, outputs a delivery request for a replacement consumable based on the acquired consumption amount, and notifies information for prompting to stock a spare replacement consumable based on the consumption amount.
