Reorder-assistance functionality levels

US6937999B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P. · US

Inventors

• Robert E. Haines · Boise, US
• Mark A. Harper · Middleton, US
• Kenley Hinrichs · Eagle, US
• Mary B. Baumunk · Boise, US
• Jodi Goettemoeller · Boise, US
• Sharon Whaley · Meridian, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 10, 2000
• Grant date: Aug 30, 2005
• Expiry date: Apr 15, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q30/0625
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A consumable order assistance system is provided for computer peripheral devices. The system includes a personal computer, at least one computer peripheral device, a communication link, and a consumable order assistance computer program. The personal computer has a web browser and a messaging system. The at least one computer peripheral device has a messaging system. The communication link signal couples the personal computer with a provider of a consumable for the computer peripheral device via the web browser. The consumable order assistance computer program is provided on the personal computer and is configured to receive a notification from the computer peripheral device via the messaging system of a need to order a consumable, alert a user of the personal computer of the notification, and provide an order location to the user for the consumable. A method is also provided.