COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING OPERATING COSTS OF BATTERY-OPERATED SHEET DISPENSERS
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1. A computer implemented method of comparing a first product offered for sale by a first source to a second product offered for sale by a second source, the first and second sources being in commercial competition with one another, comprising:
- inputting into a digital computer data representing expected usage of said first product by a prospective customer;
inputting into the digital computer data representing expected usage of said second product by a prospective customer;
processing said data pertaining to the first and second products to calculate at least one of a service life, an amount and a cost of material needed to operate each of the first and second products; and
generating a visible display that compares at least one of a service life, an amount and a cost of material needed to operate the first product with at least one of a service life, an amount and a cost of material needed to operate the second product, so as to permit the prospective customer to determine which of the first and second products meets the prospective customer'"'"'s requirements.
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Abstract
Expected battery consumption by non-hard wired paper towel dispensers is calculated and compared as a way to help sell dispensers. The information is provided on a real-time basis not only for each type of dispenser a salesperson is attempting to sell, but also for competitive dispensers so that the customer can make an informed decision as to which dispenser(s) best meets his needs.
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1. A computer implemented method of comparing a first product offered for sale by a first source to a second product offered for sale by a second source, the first and second sources being in commercial competition with one another, comprising:
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inputting into a digital computer data representing expected usage of said first product by a prospective customer; inputting into the digital computer data representing expected usage of said second product by a prospective customer; processing said data pertaining to the first and second products to calculate at least one of a service life, an amount and a cost of material needed to operate each of the first and second products; and generating a visible display that compares at least one of a service life, an amount and a cost of material needed to operate the first product with at least one of a service life, an amount and a cost of material needed to operate the second product, so as to permit the prospective customer to determine which of the first and second products meets the prospective customer'"'"'s requirements. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A computer-implemented method of comparing a first battery-operated sheet dispenser to a second battery-operated sheet dispenser, comprising the steps of:
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inputting into a digital computer plural process parameters for the first battery-operated sheet dispenser; processing said plural process parameters for the first battery-operated sheet dispenser to determine a first output; inputting into said digital computer plural processor parameters for the second battery-operated sheet dispenser; processing said plural process parameters for the second battery-operated sheet dispenser to determine a second output; and displaying the first output and the second output to provide a user with a comparison so that the user can determine whether the first battery-operated sheet dispenser or the second battery-operated sheet dispenser meets the user'"'"'s requirements. - View Dependent Claims (5)
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6. A computer-implemented method of determining which of plural battery-operated sheet dispensers best suit a customer'"'"'s requirements, comprising the steps of:
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inputting plural process parameters for a first one of said plural battery-operated sheet dispensers; processing said plural process parameters for the first battery-operated sheet dispenser to determine plural first outputs; inputting plural processor parameters for a second one of said plural battery-operated sheet dispensers; processing said plural process parameters for the second battery-operated sheet dispenser to determine plural second outputs; and comparing the first outputs with the second outputs to provide a customer with a real-time comparison of the plural battery-operated sheet dispensers so that the customer can immediately determine which of the plural battery-operated sheet dispensers best meets the customer'"'"'s requirements. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer implemented method of determining a customer'"'"'s absorbent sheet dispenser requirements based on a desired maximum frequency of battery replacement, comprising:
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inputting into a preprogrammed digital computer data including at least one of
1) a length of a roll of paper towel received by the dispenser;
2) a length of a sheet that is dispensed by the dispenser;
3) a number of rolls used per year;
4) battery capacity of batteries to be used by the dispenser;
5) sleep current;
6) sleep time;
7) awake current;
8) awake time;
9) average dispense current;
10) amp hour ratings of the batteries; and
11) dispense time;processing said data to determine a projected battery life of at least one said absorbent sheet dispenser. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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