Processing apparatus, computer-readable storage medium, and method for determining whether to restrict execution of particular process
US12190004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/1222
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A processing apparatus includes a consumer receptacle and a controller to determine whether the processing apparatus is in a contracted status where a delivery contract for consumables is concluded or in an uncontracted status before the delivery contract is concluded. The consumable receptacle is configured to hold any of an exclusive consumable that is unusable when the processing apparatus is in the uncontracted status and a non-exclusive consumable different from the exclusive consumable. When the processing apparatus is in the contracted status, and the non-exclusive consumable is held in the consumable receptacle, the controller determines whether a specific condition for execution of a first particular process in which the non-exclusive consumable is consumed is satisfied. The controller allows the execution of the first particular process when the specific condition is satisfied, whereas restricting the execution of the first particular process when the specific condition is not satisfied.
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