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Method and apparatus for controlling and communicating with business office devices
Assignee: Ricoh Co Ltd
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Filing: 1995-06-06
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Granted: 1996-08-06
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Expires: 2015-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for controlling and communicating with business office devices, such as copiers, facsimiles and/or printers. The present invention communicates and controls various modules of business devices which allow an external device such as an operation panel to access the state of a target device, such as a copier, printer or facsimile. The operation panel can communicate with the target device and control the same target device. Also, a remote diagnostics station can provide remote diagnostics of the target device.
Inventors
- 👤 Tetsuro Motoyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:31
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F11/00; G06F11/22; G06F11/2294; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/50; G03G15/5016; G03G15/5075; G03G15/5079; G03G15/55; G06F11/07; G06F11/0703; G06F11/0706; G06F11/0733; G06F11/0748; G06F11/30; G06F11/3003; G06F11/3013; G06F11/3055; G06F11/3065; G06F11/3072; G06K; G06K15/00; H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/00127; H04N1/00323; G03G2215/00; G03G2215/00025; G03G2215/00109; G06F3/00; G06F3/12; G06F3/1293; H04N2201/00; H04N2201/0008; H04N2201/0074; H04N2201/0075; H04N2201/0077; H04N2201/0082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 155
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A method, comprising the steps of: storing semi-static state data in a business office device, the semi-static state data including data which may change infrequently over a life of the business office device; initiating communication between the business office device and a computer, by the business office; transmitting the semi-static state data from the business office device to the computer; and receiving the semi-static state data by the computer.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
69 words
A method, comprising the steps of: storing semi-static state data in a business office device, the semi-static state data including data which may change infrequently over a life of the business office device; initiating communication between the business office device and a computer, by the business office; transmitting the semi-static state data from the business office device to the computer; and receiving the semi-static state data by the computer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said steps of storing the semi-static state data, transmitting the semi-static state data and receiving the semi-static state data store, transmit, and receive a version of a ROM in the business office device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said steps of storing the semi-static state data, transmitting the semi-static state data and receiving the semi-static state data store, transmit, and receive an option configuration of the business office device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein: the business office device is a copier; and the storing step stores the semi-static state data in a memory of the copier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein: the business office device is a facsimile machine; and the storing step stores the semi-static state data in a memory of the facsimile machine.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein: the business office device is a printer; and the storing step stores the semi-static state data in a memory of the printer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein: said computer is a remote computer; said transmitting step transmits the semi-static state data to the remote computer; and said receiving step receives the semi-static state data by the remote computer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein: said computer is a remote diagnostic station; said transmitting step transmits the semi-static state data to the remote diagnostic station; and said receiving step receives the semi-static state data transmitted by the remote diagnostic station.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
78 words
A method, comprising the steps of: storing static state data in a business office device, the static state data including data which does not change over a life of the business office device; initiating communication between the business office device and a computer, by the business office device; transmitting the static state data from the business office device to the computer, after performing the step of initiating the communication; and receiving the static state data by the computer.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
78 words
A method, comprising the steps of: storing static state data in a business office device, the static state data including data which does not change over a life of the business office device; initiating communication between the business office device and a computer, by the business office device; transmitting the static state data from the business office device to the computer, after performing the step of initiating the communication; and receiving the static state data by the computer.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
57 words
A method according to claims 1 or 9, further comprising the steps of: initiating a second communication between the business office device and the computer; performing a second transmitting step which transmits data from the business office device to the computer; and performing a second receiving step which receives the data transmitted by the second transmitting step.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
66 words
A method according to claims 1 or 9, wherein: said business office device is connected to an operation terminal; said operation terminal is connected to said business office device and at least another business office device; said method further comprising the step of communicating information between said operation terminal and said business office device, and said operation terminal and said at least another business office device.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
86 words
A method according to claims 1 or 9, wherein: said business office device is connected to an operation terminal; said operation terminal is connected to said business office device and at least another business office devices which is a different model than said business office device; said method further comprising the step of communicating information between said operation terminal and said business office device, and said operation terminal and said at least another business office device which is a different model than said business office device.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
40 words
A method according to claims 1 or 9, further comprising the steps of: storing information in a second business office device; transmitting the information in the second business office device to the computer; and receiving the information by the computer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method according to claim 9, wherein the steps of storing the static state data, transmitting the static state data and receiving the static state data store, transmit, and receive a model identification of the business office device.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method according to claim 9, wherein said steps of storing the static state data, transmitting the static state data and receiving the static state data store, transmit, and receive a serial number of the business office device.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method according to claim 9, wherein said steps of storing the static state data, transmitting the static state data and receiving the static state data store, transmit, and receive model characteristics of the business office device.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
77 words
A method, comprising the steps of: storing data in a business office device; transmitting the data from the business office device to a remote computer; receiving the data transmitted from the business office device by the remote computer; transmitting an identity of the remote computer to the business office device; receiving the identity of the remote computer by the business office device; performing a processing by the business office device of the identity of the remote computer.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
77 words
A method, comprising the steps of: storing data in a business office device; transmitting the data from the business office device to a remote computer; receiving the data transmitted from the business office device by the remote computer; transmitting an identity of the remote computer to the business office device; receiving the identity of the remote computer by the business office device; performing a processing by the business office device of the identity of the remote computer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 17, wherein the step of performing a processing by the business office device of the identity of the remote computer acknowledges the remote computer.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
103 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores semi-static state data including data which may change infrequently over a life of the business office device; and a transmitting device which transmits the semi-static state data out of the business office device, a computer, including: a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the semi-static state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the business office device includes means for initiating communication between the business office device and the computer, before the transmitting device transmits the semi-static state data.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
103 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores semi-static state data including data which may change infrequently over a life of the business office device; and a transmitting device which transmits the semi-static state data out of the business office device, a computer, including: a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the semi-static state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the business office device includes means for initiating communication between the business office device and the computer, before the transmitting device transmits the semi-static state data.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
36 words
A system according to claim 19, wherein: the memory, the transmitting device, and the receiving device respectively store, transmit and receive semi-static state data which is a version of a ROM in the business office device.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
34 words
A system according to claim 19, wherein: the memory, the transmitting device, and the receiving device respectively store, transmit and receive semi-static state data which is an option configuration of the business office device.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
103 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores static state data including data which does not change over a life of the business office device; and a transmitting device which transmits the static state data out of the business office device, a computer, including: a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the static state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the business office device includes means for initiating communication between the business office device and the computer, before the transmitting device transmits the static state data.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
103 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores static state data including data which does not change over a life of the business office device; and a transmitting device which transmits the static state data out of the business office device, a computer, including: a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the static state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the business office device includes means for initiating communication between the business office device and the computer, before the transmitting device transmits the static state data.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
25 words
A system according to claims 19 or 22, wherein the computer further includes: means for initiating communication between the business office device and the computer.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
16 words
A system according to claims 19 or 22, wherein: the business office device is a copier.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
17 words
A system according to claims 19 or 22, wherein: the business office device is a facsimile machine.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
16 words
A system according to claims 19 or 22, wherein: the business office device is a printer.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
15 words
A system according to claims 19 or 22, wherein: said computer is a remote computer.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
16 words
A system according to claims 19 or 22, wherein: said computer is a remote diagnostic station.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
30 words
A system according to claims 19 or 22, further comprising: an operation terminal connected to said business office device; and a second business office device connected to the operation terminal.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
20 words
A system according to claim 29, wherein said business office device and said second business office device are different models.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
23 words
A system according to claims 19 or 22, further comprising: a second business office device, including: a transmitting device connected to the computer.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
32 words
A system according to claims 19 or 22, further comprising: an operation panel connected to the business office device, the operation panel having capabilities for controlling different models of business office devices.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
38 words
A system according to claims 19 or 22, further comprising: an operation panel connected to the business office device, the operation panel selected from a plurality of operation panels which are capable of controlling the business office device.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
34 words
A system according to claim 22, wherein: the memory, the transmitting device, and the receiving device respectively store, transmit and receive static state data which is a model identification of the business office device.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
34 words
A system according to claim 22, wherein: the memory, the transmitting device, and the receiving device respectively store, transmit and receive static state data which is a serial number of the business office device.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
33 words
A system according to claim 22, wherein: the memory, the transmitting device, and the receiving device respectively store, transmit and receive static state data which includes model characteristics of the business office device.
Claim 42
Independent Claim
45 words
A method for communicating between a printer and a computer, comprising the steps of: storing a model identification of the printer in the printer; transmitting the model identification of the printer from the printer to the computer; and receiving the model identification by the computer.
Claim 43
Independent Claim
45 words
A method for communicating between a printer and a computer, comprising the steps of: storing a model identification of the printer in the printer; transmitting the model identification of the printer from the printer to the computer; and receiving the model identification by the computer.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method according to claim 37, wherein: said computer is a remote computer; said transmitting step transmits the model identification of the printer to the remote computer; and said receiving step receives the model identification of the printer by the remote computer.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method according to claim 37, wherein: said computer is a remote diagnostic station; said transmitting step transmits the model identification of the printer to the remote diagnostic station; and said receiving step receives the model identification of the printer by the remote diagnostic station.
Claim 46
Independent Claim
54 words
A system, comprising: a printer including: a memory which stores a model identification of the printer; and a transmitting device which transmits the model identification from the printer, a computer, including: a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the printer, which receives the model identification from the transmitting device of the printer.
Claim 47
Independent Claim
54 words
A system, comprising: a printer including: a memory which stores a model identification of the printer; and a transmitting device which transmits the model identification from the printer, a computer, including: a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the printer, which receives the model identification from the transmitting device of the printer.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
13 words
A system according to claim 40, wherein: said computer is a remote computer.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
14 words
A system according to claim 40 wherein: said computer is a remote diagnostic station.
Claim 50
Independent Claim
66 words
A system for controlling a business office device, comprising: an input/output device which inputs commands and displays information; a business office device connected to the input/output device, wherein the input/output device is selected from a plurality of different model input/output devices, each having capabilities of controlling the business office device, and the business office device is capable of being controlled by different models of input/output devices.
Claim 51
Independent Claim
66 words
A system for controlling a business office device, comprising: an input/output device which inputs commands and displays information; a business office device connected to the input/output device, wherein the input/output device is selected from a plurality of different model input/output devices, each having capabilities of controlling the business office device, and the business office device is capable of being controlled by different models of input/output devices.
Claim 52
Independent Claim
54 words
A method for communicating between a copier and a remote computer, comprising the steps of: storing a model identification of the copier in the copier; transmitting the model identification of the copier from the copier to the remote computer; and receiving the model identification of the copier from the copier by the remote computer.
Claim 53
Independent Claim
54 words
A method for communicating between a copier and a remote computer, comprising the steps of: storing a model identification of the copier in the copier; transmitting the model identification of the copier from the copier to the remote computer; and receiving the model identification of the copier from the copier by the remote computer.
Claim 54
Independent Claim
61 words
A method for communicating between a facsimile machine and a remote computer, comprising the steps of: storing a model identification of the facsimile machine in the facsimile machine; transmitting the model identification of the facsimile machine from the facsimile machine to the remote computer; and receiving the model identification of the facsimile machine from the facsimile machine by the remote computer.
Claim 55
Independent Claim
61 words
A method for communicating between a facsimile machine and a remote computer, comprising the steps of: storing a model identification of the facsimile machine in the facsimile machine; transmitting the model identification of the facsimile machine from the facsimile machine to the remote computer; and receiving the model identification of the facsimile machine from the facsimile machine by the remote computer.
Claim 56
Independent Claim
55 words
A system, comprising: a copier including: a memory which stores a model identification of the copier; and a transmitting device which transmits the model identification from the copier, a remote computer, including: a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the copier, which receives the model identification from the transmitting device of the copier.
Claim 57
Independent Claim
55 words
A system, comprising: a copier including: a memory which stores a model identification of the copier; and a transmitting device which transmits the model identification from the copier, a remote computer, including: a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the copier, which receives the model identification from the transmitting device of the copier.
Claim 58
Independent Claim
60 words
A system, comprising: a facsimile machine including: a memory which stores a model identification of the facsimile machine; and a transmitting device which transmits the model identification from the facsimile machine, a remote computer, including: a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the facsimile machine, which receives the model identification from the transmitting device of the facsimile machine.
Claim 59
Independent Claim
60 words
A system, comprising: a facsimile machine including: a memory which stores a model identification of the facsimile machine; and a transmitting device which transmits the model identification from the facsimile machine, a remote computer, including: a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the facsimile machine, which receives the model identification from the transmitting device of the facsimile machine.
Claim 60
Independent Claim
201 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, and a remote diagnostic station, different from the operation terminal, including: a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data transmitted from the business office device.
Claim 61
Independent Claim
201 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, and a remote diagnostic station, different from the operation terminal, including: a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data transmitted from the business office device.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
14 words
A system according to claim 48, wherein the business office device is a copier.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
14 words
A system according to claim 48, wherein the business office device is a printer.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system according to claim 48, wherein the memory of the business office device stores static state data which does not change over a life of the business office device.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
29 words
A system according to claim 48, wherein the memory of the business office device stores semi-static state data which infrequently changes over a life of the business office device.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system according to claim 52, wherein the memory of the business office device stores semi-static state data which includes a ROM version of the business office device.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system according to claim 52, wherein the memory of the business office device stores semi-static state data which includes an option configuration of the business office device.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system according to claim 48, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system according to claim 55, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which includes a paper status of the business office device.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
29 words
A system according to claim 55, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which includes a status of oil in the business office device.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
29 words
A system according to claim 55, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which includes a status of toner in the business office device.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system according to claim 55, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which includes a number of prints made by the business office device.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system according to claim 55, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which includes a status of a photoreceptor of the business office device.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system according to claim 55, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which includes information regarding a paper path of the business office device.
Claim 75
Independent Claim
190 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores static state data which does not change over a life of the business office device.
Claim 76
Independent Claim
190 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores static state data which does not change over a life of the business office device.
Claim 77
Independent Claim
30 words
A system according to claims 51 or 62, wherein the memory of the business office device stores static state data which includes a model number of the business office device.
Claim 78
Independent Claim
30 words
A system according to claims 51 or 62, wherein the memory of the business office device stores static state data which includes a serial number of the business office device.
Claim 79
Independent Claim
29 words
A system according to claims 51 or 62, wherein the memory of the business office device stores static state data which includes model characteristics of the business office device.
Claim 80
Independent Claim
181 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the business office device includes means for processing an identity of the operation terminal.
Claim 81
Independent Claim
181 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the business office device includes means for processing an identity of the operation terminal.
Claim 82
Independent Claim
181 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the operation terminal includes means for processing an identity of the business office device.
Claim 83
Independent Claim
181 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the operation terminal includes means for processing an identity of the business office device.
Claim 84
Independent Claim
186 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the business office device further comprises: means for initiating communication between the business office device and the operation terminal.
Claim 85
Independent Claim
186 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the business office device further comprises: means for initiating communication between the business office device and the operation terminal.
Claim 86
Independent Claim
141 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; transmitting an identity of the operation terminal from the operation terminal to the business office device; and processing the identity by the business office device.
Claim 87
Independent Claim
141 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; transmitting an identity of the operation terminal from the operation terminal to the business office device; and processing the identity by the business office device.
Claim 88
Independent Claim
141 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting an identity of the business office device from the business office device to the operation terminal; processing the identity by the operation terminal; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal.
Claim 89
Independent Claim
141 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting an identity of the business office device from the business office device to the operation terminal; processing the identity by the operation terminal; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal.
Claim 90
Independent Claim
133 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; initiating communication between the business office device and the operation terminal by the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal.
Claim 91
Independent Claim
133 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; initiating communication between the business office device and the operation terminal by the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal.
Claim 92
Independent Claim
145 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device static state data which does not change over a life of the business office device.
Claim 93
Independent Claim
145 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device static state data which does not change over a life of the business office device.
Claim 94
Independent Claim
172 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device static state data which does not change over a life of the business office device.
Claim 95
Independent Claim
172 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device static state data which does not change over a life of the business office device.
Claim 96
Independent Claim
34 words
A method according to claims 72 or 73, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device static state data which includes a model number of the business office device.
Claim 97
Independent Claim
34 words
A method according to claims 72 or 73, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device static state data which includes a serial number of the business office device.
Claim 98
Independent Claim
33 words
A method according to claims 72 or 73, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device static state data which includes model characteristics of the business office device.
Claim 99
Independent Claim
157 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device semi-static state data which infrequently changes over a life of the business office device, the semi-static state data including a ROM version of the business office device.
Claim 100
Independent Claim
157 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device semi-static state data which infrequently changes over a life of the business office device, the semi-static state data including a ROM version of the business office device.
Claim 101
Independent Claim
157 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device semi-static state data which infrequently changes over a life of the business office device, the semi-static state data including an option configuration of the business office device.
Claim 102
Independent Claim
157 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device semi-static state data which infrequently changes over a life of the business office device, the semi-static state data including an option configuration of the business office device.
Claim 103
Independent Claim
158 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a paper status of the business office device.
Claim 104
Independent Claim
158 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a paper status of the business office device.
Claim 105
Independent Claim
159 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of oil in the business office device.
Claim 106
Independent Claim
159 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of oil in the business office device.
Claim 107
Independent Claim
159 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of toner in the business office device.
Claim 108
Independent Claim
159 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of toner in the business office device.
Claim 109
Independent Claim
160 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a number of prints made by the business office device.
Claim 110
Independent Claim
160 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a number of prints made by the business office device.
Claim 111
Independent Claim
160 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of a photoreceptor of the business office device.
Claim 112
Independent Claim
160 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of a photoreceptor of the business office device.
Claim 113
Independent Claim
160 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including information regarding a paper path of the business office device.
Claim 114
Independent Claim
160 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; and starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including information regarding a paper path of the business office device.
Claim 115
Independent Claim
65 words
A method, comprising the steps of: storing state data in a business office device, the state data including data which may change infrequently over a life of the business office device; initiating communication between the business office device and a computer, by the business office; transmitting the state data from the business office device to the computer; and receiving the state data by the computer.
Claim 116
Independent Claim
65 words
A method, comprising the steps of: storing state data in a business office device, the state data including data which may change infrequently over a life of the business office device; initiating communication between the business office device and a computer, by the business office; transmitting the state data from the business office device to the computer; and receiving the state data by the computer.
Claim 117
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method according to claim 85, wherein the state data is dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device and the storing step stores the dynamic state data in the memory.
Claim 118
Independent Claim
90 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; and a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device, a computer, including: a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the business office device includes means for initiating communication between the business office device and the computer, before the transmitting device transmits the state data.
Claim 119
Independent Claim
90 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; and a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device, a computer, including: a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the business office device includes means for initiating communication between the business office device and the computer, before the transmitting device transmits the state data.
Claim 120
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system according to claim 87, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device.
Claim 121
Independent Claim
107 words
A system, comprising: a business office device, including: a memory for storing state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; and a receiving device which receives communications from a remote device, a remote diagnostic device, including: a transmitting device, connected to the receiving device of the business office device, which transmits an identification of the remote diagnostic device to the business office device; and a receiving device which receives the state data transmitted from the business office device, wherein the business office device includes means for processing the identification of the remote diagnostic device.
Claim 122
Independent Claim
107 words
A system, comprising: a business office device, including: a memory for storing state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; and a receiving device which receives communications from a remote device, a remote diagnostic device, including: a transmitting device, connected to the receiving device of the business office device, which transmits an identification of the remote diagnostic device to the business office device; and a receiving device which receives the state data transmitted from the business office device, wherein the business office device includes means for processing the identification of the remote diagnostic device.
Claim 123
Dependent Claim
25 words
A system according to claim 89, wherein the means for processing includes means for processing the identification includes means for acknowledging the remote diagnostic device.
Claim 124
Independent Claim
202 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores semi-static state data which infrequently changes over a life of the business office device, the semi-static state data including a ROM version of the business office device.
Claim 125
Independent Claim
202 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores semi-static state data which infrequently changes over a life of the business office device, the semi-static state data including a ROM version of the business office device.
Claim 126
Independent Claim
202 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores semi-static state data which infrequently changes over a life of the business office device, the semi-static state data including an option configuration of the business office device.
Claim 127
Independent Claim
202 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores semi-static state data which infrequently changes over a life of the business office device, the semi-static state data including an option configuration of the business office device.
Claim 128
Independent Claim
203 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a paper status of the business office device.
Claim 129
Independent Claim
203 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a paper status of the business office device.
Claim 130
Independent Claim
204 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of oil in the business office device.
Claim 131
Independent Claim
204 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of oil in the business office device.
Claim 132
Independent Claim
204 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of toner in the business office device.
Claim 133
Independent Claim
204 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of toner in the business office device.
Claim 134
Independent Claim
205 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a number of prints made by the business office device.
Claim 135
Independent Claim
205 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a number of prints made by the business office device.
Claim 136
Independent Claim
205 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of a photoreceptor of the business office device.
Claim 137
Independent Claim
205 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of a photoreceptor of the business office device.
Claim 138
Independent Claim
205 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including information regarding a paper path of the business office device.
Claim 139
Independent Claim
205 words
A system, comprising: a business office device including: a memory which stores state data of the business office device; a transmitting device which transmits the state data out of the business office device; a receiving device which receives commands; and an engine for performing mechanical functions within the business office device, an operation terminal, separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device, including: a display; an input device for inputting commands to control the business office device including a command to start an operation of the engine of the business office device; a transmitting device, connected to the input device and the receiving device of the business office machine, which transmits the commands to the business office machine including the command to start the operation of the engine of the business office device; and a receiving device, connected to the transmitting device of the business office device, which receives the state data from the transmitting device of the business office device, wherein the memory of the business office device stores dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including information regarding a paper path of the business office device.
Claim 140
Independent Claim
184 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device semi-static state data which infrequently changes over a life of the business office device, the semi-static state data including a ROM version of the business office device.
Claim 141
Independent Claim
184 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device semi-static state data which infrequently changes over a life of the business office device, the semi-static state data including a ROM version of the business office device.
Claim 142
Independent Claim
184 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device semi-static state data which infrequently changes over a life of the business office device, the semi-static state data including an option configuration of the business office device.
Claim 143
Independent Claim
184 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device semi-static state data which infrequently changes over a life of the business office device, the semi-static state data including an option configuration of the business office device.
Claim 144
Independent Claim
185 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a paper status of the business office device.
Claim 145
Independent Claim
185 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a paper status of the business office device.
Claim 146
Independent Claim
186 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of oil in the business office device.
Claim 147
Independent Claim
186 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of oil in the business office device.
Claim 148
Independent Claim
186 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of toner in the business office device.
Claim 149
Independent Claim
186 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of toner in the business office device.
Claim 150
Independent Claim
187 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a number of prints made by the business office device.
Claim 151
Independent Claim
187 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a number of prints made by the business office device.
Claim 152
Independent Claim
187 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of a photoreceptor of the business office device.
Claim 153
Independent Claim
187 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including a status of a photoreceptor of the business office device.
Claim 154
Independent Claim
187 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including information regarding a paper path of the business office device.
Claim 155
Independent Claim
187 words
A method for communicating between a business office device and an operation terminal, comprising the steps of: storing, in a memory of the business office device, state data of the business office device; transmitting the state data to the operation terminal which is separate from the business office device and connected to the business office device; transmitting a start command from the operation terminal to the business office device which commands an engine of the business office device to start an operation; receiving, by the business office device, the start command from the operation terminal; starting an operation by the engine of the business office device in response to the start command from the operation terminal; and diagnosing an operation of the business office device by a remote diagnostic station which is separate from the operation terminal and remote from the business office device, wherein the storing step stores in the memory of the business office device dynamic state data which changes in accordance with a state of the business office device, the dynamic state data including information regarding a paper path of the business office device.
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