Remote feature delivery for output devices
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1. A method of providing a programmable feature for installation on an output device, comprising the steps of:
- providing a coupon for installation of the programmable feature, wherein the coupon contains information, including identifying information that identifies the programmable feature;
receiving at least a portion of the information contained on the coupon at a redemption center; and
in response to receiving the portion of the information contained on the coupon, forwarding a package from the redemption center to a destination for installing the programmable feature on the output device.
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Abstract
A programmable feature is remotely delivered to an output device, such as a printer. The delivery of the feature is initiated by the customer tendering payment for the feature. The customer is provided with a coupon and the coupon is subsequently redeemed. The customer receives a feature key in response to redeeming the coupon. The feature key is used to install the feature on the output device of the customer. The feature key may be a print job that contains encrypted text. Security measures may be provided to ensure that the coupon and feature key are valid.
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1. A method of providing a programmable feature for installation on an output device, comprising the steps of:
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providing a coupon for installation of the programmable feature, wherein the coupon contains information, including identifying information that identifies the programmable feature;
receiving at least a portion of the information contained on the coupon at a redemption center; and
in response to receiving the portion of the information contained on the coupon, forwarding a package from the redemption center to a destination for installing the programmable feature on the output device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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