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Tracking usage of a functional unit

US7650095B2 · kind B2 · utility

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32Claims
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Filing dateMay 9, 2005
Grant dateJan 19, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/502
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming system for receiving an identification signal from a first identification tag, identifying a user associated with the first identification signal, and storing information that tracks usage of a functional unit by the user are disclosed.

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