METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MESSAGE DELIVERY USING A SECURE DEVICE AND SIMPLE OUTPUT WITHOUT THE USE OF A PERSONAL COMPUTER
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1. A method of supplying consumable products to a printer comprising:
- transmitting supply status information from the device to a central service, wherein the device is connected to the central service via a network;
generating a response when the supply status information indicates a low supply level, wherein the response is based on a set of user preferences.
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Abstract
Communication systems and methods for enhancing communications between users featuring a central service which formats messages into a printer-friendly format. The format of the delivered message is based on preference settings established by the recipient or an authorized agent of the recipient. The messages are delivered to a device, such as a printer. Messages can be sent to the service in any format and can include text, photographs, URLs, and/or a variety of file types. The messages are then parsed by the service and formatted for delivery to the device.
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1. A method of supplying consumable products to a printer comprising:
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transmitting supply status information from the device to a central service, wherein the device is connected to the central service via a network; generating a response when the supply status information indicates a low supply level, wherein the response is based on a set of user preferences. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of supplying consumable products to a printer comprising:
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transmitting supply status information from the printer to a central service, wherein the printer is connected to the central service via a network and wherein the printer is not connected to a user'"'"'s computer; generating a response from the central service when the supply status information indicates a low supply level, wherein the response is based on a set of user preferences and comprises a message printed at the printer. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 14, 15, 16)
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13. The method of claim TO, wherein the contents and format of the message are based on one or more user settings.
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