System and method for providing fee-based data services to mobile users
First Claim
1. A system for providing fee-based access to shared data peripheral devices comprising:
- a data peripheral system comprising at least one data input/output device;
data communication means adapted for placing a user-operated data device in data communication with the data peripheral system;
accounting means adapted for securing charge information from an associated user, which charge information allows for securing of payment for use of the data peripheral system;
verification means adapted for verifying the charge information received from the associated user; and
enabling means adapted for enabling operation of the data peripheral system in accordance with an output of the verification means so as to provide fee-based access of the associated user to the peripheral system.
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Abstract
A system and method to allow users in a non-office environment to access and use data services, such as scanning, printing, and distribution of documents and data and to charge the users for such services. Multifunctional peripheral devices are provided to service location providers for use by mobile users. A multifunctional peripheral device provider sells or leases the multifunctional peripheral device, related hardware and software, parts, and supplies to service location providers. The service location provider then provides access to the multifunction peripheral device and related services to mobile users. The user is then charged for the services used. The fees are paid to the multifunctional peripheral device provider. At least a portion of these fees are paid to any dealers involved in the sale or lease of the multifunctional peripheral device and to the service location providers. Any fees related to the sale or installation of the multifunctional peripheral device is also paid to the multifunctional peripheral device provider. At least a portion of these fees is paid to any dealers involved in the sale or lease of the multifunctional peripheral device.
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18 Claims
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1. A system for providing fee-based access to shared data peripheral devices comprising:
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a data peripheral system comprising at least one data input/output device;
data communication means adapted for placing a user-operated data device in data communication with the data peripheral system;
accounting means adapted for securing charge information from an associated user, which charge information allows for securing of payment for use of the data peripheral system;
verification means adapted for verifying the charge information received from the associated user; and
enabling means adapted for enabling operation of the data peripheral system in accordance with an output of the verification means so as to provide fee-based access of the associated user to the peripheral system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for providing fee-based access to shared data peripheral devices comprising the steps of:
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establishing data communication with a mobile data device;
securing charge information from a user associated with the mobile data device;
verifying the charge information;
selectively enabling access of the mobile data device to a data peripheral system in response to verification of the charge information; and
securing a fee on access of the mobile data device in accordance with usage of the data peripheral system. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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