Method and system for remote diagnostic, control and information collection based on various communication modes for sending messages to users
First Claim
1. A method of monitoring usage of a monitored image output device, comprising:
- receiving a message transmitted using an Internet application-layer protocol over a network, the message comprising information related to usage of the monitored image output device;
extracting identifying information of the monitored image output device from the message;
extracting information of capabilities of the monitored image output device from the message;
extracting information of a total page count printed by the monitored image output device from the message;
storing the information of the total page count printed in association with the identifying information in a database; and
generating a report based on the information stored in the database.
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Abstract
A method, system, and program product for communicating with machines and end users connected to a network. Information sent to or from the machines is transmitted using electronic mail or a via a direct connection. The electronic mail may be transmitted over the Internet to a service center or from a service center to a resource administrator, but also may remain within a local or wide area network for transmission between a machine and an end user or a resource administrator. E-mail messages may be transmitted from a computer which is attached to a device which is being monitored or controlled and include information regarding the status, usage or capabilities of the attached device. The device may send status messages and usage information of the device by an end user to either a resource administrator or to a service center on the Internet through a firewall.
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11 Claims
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1. A method of monitoring usage of a monitored image output device, comprising:
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receiving a message transmitted using an Internet application-layer protocol over a network, the message comprising information related to usage of the monitored image output device; extracting identifying information of the monitored image output device from the message; extracting information of capabilities of the monitored image output device from the message; extracting information of a total page count printed by the monitored image output device from the message; storing the information of the total page count printed in association with the identifying information in a database; and generating a report based on the information stored in the database. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system, comprising:
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a computer comprising a processor configured (1) to receive a message transmitted using an Internet application-layer protocol over a network, the message comprising information related to usage of a monitored image output device, (2) to extract identifying information of the monitored image output device from the message, (3) to extract information of capabilities of the monitored image output device from the message, (4) to extract information of a total page count printed by the monitored image output device from the message, (5) to store the information of the total page count printed in association with the identifying information in a database, and to generate a report based on the information stored in the database. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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