Methods and systems for providing remote, descriptor-related data to an imaging device
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1. A method for selecting a provider with input from an imaging device, said method comprising:
- a) receiving a descriptor from an imaging device (IDev);
b) accessing a provider resource, said provider resource comprising provider data correlated with descriptors;
c) identifying, with said provider resource, provider data for at least one provider correlated with said descriptor; and
d) sending said provider data to said IDev.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for providing access to remote, descriptor-related data at an imaging device user interface.
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1. A method for selecting a provider with input from an imaging device, said method comprising:
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a) receiving a descriptor from an imaging device (IDev);
b) accessing a provider resource, said provider resource comprising provider data correlated with descriptors;
c) identifying, with said provider resource, provider data for at least one provider correlated with said descriptor; and
d) sending said provider data to said IDev. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for compiling a provider order with input from an imaging device, said method comprising:
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a) receiving a descriptor from an imaging device (IDev);
b) accessing a provider resource, said resource comprising provider data correlated with descriptors;
c) identifying, with said provider resource, provider data for at least one provider correlated with said descriptor;
d) comparing said provider data, based on predetermined rules, when said provider data is identified for more than one provider;
e) selecting a preferred provider;
f) compiling an order for said provider; and
g) sending said order to a recipient. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An apparatus for selecting a provider with input from an imaging device, said apparatus comprising:
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a) a receiver for receiving a descriptor from an imaging device (IDev);
b) an accessor for accessing a provider resource, with said RCD, said resource comprising provider data correlated with descriptors;
c) an identifier for identifying, with said provider resource, provider data for at least one provider correlated with said descriptor; and
d) a provider data sender for sending said provider data from said RCD to said IDev.
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