Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method and system of utilizing print device consumption information for pricing and service
- Patent Title (中): 利用打印设备消费信息定价和服务的方法和系统
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Application No.: US11857809Application Date: 2007-09-19
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Publication No.: US07987112B2Publication Date: 2011-07-26
- Inventor: Brent Rodney Jones
- Applicant: Brent Rodney Jones
- Applicant Address: US CT Norwalk
- Assignee: Xerox Corporation
- Current Assignee: Xerox Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US CT Norwalk
- Agency: Pepper Hamilton LLP
- Main IPC: G06Q30/00
- IPC: G06Q30/00
Abstract:
A method of providing a discount may include monitoring at least one resource via a communication network. A usage profile may be received from the at least one resource. The usage profile may include a measurement of consumption of a consumable over a period of time for the at least one resource. A first factor may be determined based on the usage profile. A second factor may be determined based on one or more of an ownership level and a participation level of the at least one resource. A discount for a future purchase may be provided based on the first factor and the second factor.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090073475A1 METHOD AND SYSTEM OF UTILIZING PRINT DEVICE CONSUMPTION INFORMATION FOR PRICING AND SERVICE Public/Granted day:2009-03-19
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