Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Using mobile phones to provide access control and usage fee charges for MFDs
- Patent Title (中): 使用手机为MFD提供访问控制和使用费
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Application No.: US11158390Application Date: 2005-06-22
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Publication No.: US07996269B2Publication Date: 2011-08-09
- Inventor: Steven H. Inouye
- Applicant: Steven H. Inouye
- Applicant Address: US CT Norwalk
- Assignee: Xerox Corporation
- Current Assignee: Xerox Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US CT Norwalk
- Agency: Ortiz & Lopez, PLLC
- Agent Luis M. Ortiz; Kermit D. Lopez
- Main IPC: G06Q30/00
- IPC: G06Q30/00

Abstract:
Use of wireless technology to enable Point of Sale (POS) vending for Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) is disclosed. A user can enable the MFD through the Internet by calling or accessing a centralized server. The user can access a previously existing account or establish a new account. Also, one time use of the MFD can be enabled by entering credit or debit card information. Previously existing accounts can be recognized by the caller's phone number or other mechanism. Individual MFDs can be recognized by Global Positioning System (GPS), an access number, or by entering the MFD identification number. The server can transfer billing information, MFD or account restrictions, and available balance to the user. The MFD prevents users from overdrawing their account or from running prohibited jobs. Charges incurred are transmitted back to the server for account maintenance.
Public/Granted literature
- US20060293966A1 Using mobile phones to provide access control and usage fee charges for MFDs Public/Granted day:2006-12-28
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