System for the remote monitoring of a reproduction apparatus
US5394458A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 1991 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/55
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reproduction apparatus includes a communication interface having an RS-232 interface and a modem, thereby permitting both on-site and remote communication with a diagnostic and administrative device. The RS-232 interface and modem enable the use of standard hardware and non-dedicated telephone lines for the purpose of recording apparatus usage, feature utilization, and performing diagnostic routines on the reproduction apparatus.
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