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Network system and image formation apparatus

US9569157B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2015
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/1001
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image formation apparatus includes: a controller configured to control apparatus operation; and an analyzer configured to analyze maintenance information depending on the apparatus when an event requiring maintenance occurs in the apparatus. The maintenance information includes solutions to the event requiring the maintenance. The analyzer determines the order of application of the solutions to the apparatus. The controller controls the apparatus operation based on the order of application of the solutions determined as a result of the analysis by the analyzer.

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