Systems, methods, programs, storage media

The system addresses the lack of voice-controlled consumable ordering in printing devices by autonomously monitoring consumable levels and sending notifications for voice-activated replenishment.

JP2026121512APending Publication Date: 2026-07-24CANON KK
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2026083452
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-05-18
Publication Date
2026-07-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing voice control systems for printing devices do not facilitate the ordering of consumables based on low remaining amounts, requiring user-initiated inquiries.

Method used

A system that includes a server capable of acquiring consumable information independently and sending notifications when levels are low, allowing voice-activated ordering of consumables.

Benefits of technology

Enables voice-controlled consumable ordering for printing devices, ensuring timely replenishment without user intervention.

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Abstract

This technology enables ordering of consumables used in printing devices registered in the system via voice commands. [Solution] At least one server includes an acquisition means for acquiring information about the remaining amount of consumables for a printing device at a specific time, independent of a voice inquiry from a user, and a control means for controlling the transmission of predetermined information to a voice device for providing a specific notification corresponding to the low remaining amount of consumables for the printing device when predetermined conditions corresponding to the low remaining amount of consumables for the printing device are met, based on the information about the remaining amount of consumables for the printing device acquired by the acquisition means.
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