Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240094672). MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS, AND SERVER APPARATUS simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS, AND SERVER APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS, AND SERVER APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS, AND SERVER APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
MAREHIKO Hirajima of Kanagawa (JP)
HIROYUKI Munetsugu of Kanagawa (JP)
KAZUMICHI Shimizu of Chiba (JP)
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS, AND SERVER APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240094672 titled 'MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS, AND SERVER APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system where a device containing a consumable agent is authenticated by a server apparatus based on a specific code obtained by an apparatus in a user environment. This authentication process allows for the replenishment path of the consumable agent to be opened or an inhibiting mechanism to be put in a state where the device can be inserted into an image-forming apparatus.
- Device authentication system based on specific codes
- Replenishment path of consumable agent controlled by server authentication
- Inhibiting mechanism for device insertion into image-forming apparatus
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various industries such as printing, manufacturing, and healthcare where consumable agents need to be monitored and replenished in a controlled manner.
Problems Solved
1. Unauthorized use of consumable agents in devices 2. Ensuring proper replenishment of consumable agents in image-forming apparatus
Benefits
1. Enhanced security and control over consumable agent usage 2. Efficient management of consumable agent replenishment 3. Prevention of counterfeit consumable agents
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing consumable agent usage in printers, copiers, and medical devices
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be systems that use RFID technology for tracking and authentication of consumable agents in devices.
What is the impact of this technology on device security?
The technology enhances device security by ensuring that only authenticated devices with specific codes can access and replenish consumable agents in image-forming apparatus.
How does this technology improve operational efficiency in businesses?
This technology streamlines the process of replenishing consumable agents in devices, reducing downtime and ensuring continuous operation without the risk of using unauthorized consumable agents.
Original Abstract Submitted
in a management system, an apparatus that is present in a user environment obtains a code that is specific to a device containing a consumable agent to be consumed for image formation or specific to a cartridge-type device insertable into an image-forming apparatus. a server apparatus that is present in a remote environment performs authentication for the device based on the code obtained by the apparatus. when the authentication performed by the server apparatus is successful, a replenishment path of the consumable agent from the device to the image-forming apparatus is opened or the replenishment path is allowed to be opened, or an inhibiting mechanism capable of inhibiting the device from being inserted into the image-forming apparatus is put in a state in which the device can be inserted.
