Method of providing device usage data
US7224912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1823
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A data retrieval method and system are provided that include providing, in a device, a replaceable unit, storing usage data of the device in a database based on information stored in a CRUM used in the replaceable unit, providing access to the database to a user, and providing the usage data to the user. The user data is based on the device performing an operation and the information stored in the CRUM reflecting at least one data point reflecting the performed operation.
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