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Activation of functions in a multi-functional apparatus on demand
US9124752B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9124752-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314025368-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Publication date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
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Systems, apparatuses and methods are provide to allow a multi-functional apparatus to be configured on user side, as needed. Functions are activated on demand, and user is charged an amount corresponding to the functions and/or settings that the user requests.
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What is claimed is: 1. A multi-function apparatus including a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium embodying one or more programs of instructions executable by the processor to configure the multi-function apparatus to receive authorization through a network to activate, upon demand, software corresponding to one or more functions in the multi-function apparatus and to comprise: a network interface unit configured for the multi-function apparatus to communicate…
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- What does patent US9124752B2 cover?
- Systems, apparatuses and methods are provide to allow a multi-functional apparatus to be configured on user side, as needed. Functions are activated on demand, and user is charged an amount corresponding to the functions and/or settings that the user requests.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Samejima Hiroshi, Ricoh Co Ltd
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- Primary CPC classification H04N1/00973. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Sep 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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