Intelligent printing by a kiosk
US7268901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/26
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A publication is distributed by an automated publication delivery system. Activity around a physical location of the automated publication delivery system is monitored. In response to detection of an increased activity level around the physical location of the automated publication delivery system, additional copies of the publication are printed for distribution. For example, the automated publication delivery system is a kiosk and the publication is a newspaper. Monitoring is performed, for example, using a microphone to monitor noise level, an optical sensor to detect movement near the automated publication delivery system, and/or a motion detector to detect movement near the automated publication delivery system.
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