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 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 at the central service when the supply status information indicates a low supply level, wherein content of the response is based on a set of stored user preferences, said stored user preferences being programmable by the user and stored in a database at the central service,wherein the response comprises a message printed out at the printer.
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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 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 at the central service when the supply status information indicates a low supply level, wherein content of the response is based on a set of stored user preferences, said stored user preferences being programmable by the user and stored in a database at the central service, wherein the response comprises a message printed out at the printer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method comprising:
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transmitting supply status information from a 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; allowing the central service to automatically direct printing of some materials by the printer and queue others for later printing based on a set of stored user preferences when a low ink level is transmitted by the printer in order to prioritize printing of selected materials, wherein said stored user preferences are programmable by the user and stored in a database at the central service.
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12. A method comprising:
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transmitting supply status information from a printer to a central service, the printer comprising one or more ink cartridges, wherein the printer is connected to the central service via a network and wherein the printer is not connected to a user'"'"'s computer; allowing the central service to automatically modify the contents and makeup of the page to be printed based on transmission by the printer of a low ink supply level in one or more of the printer'"'"'s ink cartridges, and wherein a resolution of the page remains unchanged. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. A method comprising:
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transmitting print history information from a printer to a central service; analyzing the print history information to forecast the need for future replenishment of supplies associated with the printer; and generating a response at the central service when the analysis of the print history information indicates that a replenishment of supplies is projected, wherein content of the response is based on a set of stored user preferences, said stored user preferences being programmable by the user and stored in a database at the central service.
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