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Method and system for diagnosing, collecting information and servicing a remote system

a technology for remote systems and information, applied in the field of methods and systems for diagnosing, collecting information and servicing a remote system, can solve problems such as motor vehicles or other units being signs of potential problems, and achieve the effect of reducing costs

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-08
RICOH KK
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The present invention is a system for remotely monitoring the states and events of devices, such as digital imaging devices, using a wide area network (e.g., the internet). The monitoring system collects and logs the data, which is then communicated to a central information system. This allows the manufacturer or service center to identify potential problems with the device and take appropriate action, such as repairing or replacing it. The system can also communicate the data periodically or when potential breakdown conditions occur. The use of e-mail communication reduces the costs associated with communicating such data. Overall, the invention improves device monitoring and management.

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Some state changes in a motor vehicle or other unit may be signs of potential problems.

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[0027] Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the several views. FIG. 1 illustrates Device 20A and Device 20B whose states and events are being monitored. The devices can refer to business office machines such as copiers, facsimile machines, facsimile servers, scanners, a thin server or printers. The devices can also refer to appliances such as microwave ovens, VCRs, digital cameras, cellular phones, or palm top computers. Further, the devices can refer to metering systems (e.g., gas, water, or electricity metering systems), vending machines, or any other mechanical devices including mobile units such as automobiles, motor cycles, boats, trains and airplanes. In addition to devices referring to special purpose machines, the devices can refer to general-purpose computers.

[0028] Referring to FIG. 1, the events of Device 20A are monitored as the events occur (e.g., when the user interacts with the operation ...

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Abstract

A monitoring system, method, and computer-program product tracks events and device states in a device and sends those events and states to a remote central service center using an Internet access module. The remote central service center monitors the received events and states for errors or warnings. The monitoring software (e.g., a dynamic link library) supports multiple data formats and multiple protocols to more effectively communicate the event and state information.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 192,583, filed Nov. 17, 1998. The present application is also a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 575,710, filed Jul. 25, 2000, which is incorporated herein by reference. Moreover, the present application is related to the following U.S. applications and patents: Ser. No. 09 / 453,934, filed May 17, 2000; Ser. No. 09 / 453,935, filed May 17, 2000; Ser. No. 09 / 453,937, filed May 17, 2000; Ser. No. 09 / 440,692, filed Nov. 16, 1999; Ser. No. 09 / 440,646, filed Nov. 16, 1999; Ser. No. 09 / 440,645, filed Nov. 16, 1999; Ser. No. 09 / 393,677, filed Sep. 10, 1999; Ser. No. 09 / 311,148, filed May 13, 1999; Ser. No. 09 / 192,583, filed Nov. 17, 1998; Ser. No. 08 / 883,492, filed Jun. 26, 1997; Ser. No. 09 / 108,705, filed Jul. 1, 1998; Ser. No. 09 / 457,669, filed Dec. 9, 1999; Ser. No. 07 / 549,278, filed Jul. 6, 1990; Ser. No. 08 / 916,009, now abandoned; Ser....

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F15/16
CPCG06Q30/02H04L67/125H04L43/0817
Inventor MOTOYAMA, TETSUROFONG, AVERY
Owner RICOH KK
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