Method and system of remote monitoring of image forming apparatus
US7518750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0094
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for monitoring and controlling machines, such as printers, copiers, facsimile machine and other image forming machines. A server is used for transmitting and communicating information among machines and computers. The server acquires, after machine installation, reference values and during operation, current condition information. The server evaluates this information with the reference values such that a response to the machine may be executed remotely. The server also may update the reference values which change during operation.
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