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A flat fee, also referred to as a flat rate or a linear rate refers to a pricing structure that charges a single fixed fee for a service, regardless of usage. Less commonly, the term may refer to a rate that does not vary with usage or time of use.
Information processing apparatus that notifies occurrence of payment trouble, method of controlling information processing apparatus, and storage medium
An information processing apparatus that can be used at a flat rate during a contract period. A communication section performs communication with a contract management apparatus that manages a contract state of the information processing apparatus. Control to restrict functions which are available in the information processing apparatus is performed based on control information received from the management apparatus. In a case where it is determined, based on the control information, that a payment trouble has occurred in payment for the contract of the information processing apparatus, control to notify occurrence of the payment trouble is performed.
Owner:CANON KK
A Process and an Apparatus of Water Consumption Monitoring System with SMS Notification
A microcontroller-based Water Consumption Monitoring System with SMS Notification was created to help households effectively monitor their water consumption. This process provides real-time updates on water consumption and displays in screen of the amount payable; this aims to helps households awareness and promote more responsible water use. Sending SMS notifications when a flat rate is reached to a set value. In addition, the apparatus has a self-charge mechanism to support the power in-case of the interruption.
Owner:CENT PHILIPPINES STATE UNIV