公开(公告)号：US20240054543A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-15

申请号：US18487932

申请日：2023-10-16

Applicant: FUJIFILM NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION

Inventor： Charles L. DuBois ,  James J. Dolce

IPC: G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0251 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G07F17/26 ,  G07F9/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0621 ,  G06Q30/0603 ,  G06Q30/0643 ,  G06Q30/0253 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q30/0639 ,  G06Q30/0237 ,  G07F17/26 ,  G07F9/023

Abstract: Automating a product offering presented in a consumer kiosk application for creating and order consumer photo-related products. An automated product offering system determines in real-time or near real-time the availability of products to be offered to the consumer and adjusts the display on the kiosk GUI to guide the user to select products that are currently available. The product availability may be specific to a location and a retailer hosting the consumer kiosk application. The kiosk GUI display is adjusted in accordance with product advertising and promotional campaigns to guide the user to generate orders for products that offer the best value to the consumer while helping retailers and kiosk operators succeed with advertising campaigns.

公开(公告)号：US11785165B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US18147024

申请日：2022-12-28

Applicant: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha

Inventor： Takatsugu Yamada

IPC: H04N1/34 ,  H04N1/00 ,  G06F3/12 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G07F17/26

CPC classification number: H04N1/346 ,  G06F3/1203 ,  G06F3/1229 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G07F17/26 ,  H04N1/00244

Abstract: A printing device includes: a communication interface communicable with a server capable of offering a specific printing service under a contract with the printing device; and a controller configured to control transition of an operation mode of the printing device from a non-contract mode without any contract with the server to a contract mode where the printing device is recognized as a contract-covered device eligible for executing specific printing under the contract. In response to receiving a command from the server to execute the transition to the contract mode, the controller is configured to perform: a determination process to determine whether the transition to the contract mode is to be executed; and a mode control process to maintain the non-contract mode without executing the transition to the contract mode against the transition command when the transition to the contract mode is determined not to be executed in the determination process.

公开(公告)号：US11741525B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US16112712

申请日：2018-08-26

Applicant: Filipe Pedroso ,  Liana V. Pedroso

Inventor： Filipe Pedroso ,  Liana V. Pedroso

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G06F16/904 ,  G07F17/26 ,  G06Q20/34 ,  H04L51/52 ,  G06Q20/22

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0633 ,  G06F16/904 ,  G06Q20/29 ,  G06Q20/342 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G06Q30/0621 ,  G06Q30/0643 ,  G07F17/26 ,  H04L51/52

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of purchasing gifts includes under control of one or more configured computing systems, selecting a gift item desired by a gift recipient, maintaining a list for the gift recipient that includes the selected gift item, and assigning a sales price to the selected gift item on the list. On a visual display, a processor is used for dividing the selected gift item into two or more gift parts that are available for individual purchase by gift contributors. The selected gift item is divided into the two or more gift parts on the visual display by showing a boundary on the visual display that defines a bounded area, showing the selected gift item on the visual display, inside the bounded area and surrounded by the boundary, and generating at least one dividing line inside the bounded area that divides the bounded area into two or more individual sections that are visible on the visual display, whereby each of the gift parts is located inside a different one of the individual sections. A monetary value is assigned to each of the respective gift parts that is less than the sales price assigned to the selected gift item. Gift contributors can purchase at least one of the gift parts at the monetary value assigned thereto and leave comments that are unique to the gift part.

公开(公告)号：US20180256339A9

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15705915

申请日：2017-09-15

Applicant: Coinstar Asset Holdings, LLC

Inventor： Gregory Yahn ,  Engle Saez

IPC: A61F2/30 ,  H01L41/37 ,  A61F2/44 ,  H01L41/18 ,  H01L41/257 ,  A61L27/44 ,  A61L27/50 ,  B29C43/00 ,  B29C45/00 ,  B29C47/00 ,  B29C49/00 ,  B29C71/00 ,  B29C51/00 ,  A61F2/28 ,  B29K301/00 ,  B29L31/00

CPC classification number: A61F2/30771 ,  A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2002/2821 ,  A61F2002/30087 ,  A61F2002/3093 ,  A61L27/446 ,  A61L27/50 ,  A61L2430/38 ,  B29C43/003 ,  B29C45/0001 ,  B29C48/022 ,  B29C49/0005 ,  B29C51/002 ,  B29C71/0072 ,  B29C2049/001 ,  B29K2301/00 ,  B29L2031/7532 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/322 ,  G06Q20/3278 ,  G06Q30/0237 ,  G07D11/00 ,  G07F9/08 ,  G07F17/26 ,  G07F19/202 ,  H01L41/183 ,  H01L41/257 ,  H01L41/37

Abstract: Systems and methods for converting consumer coins, cash, and/or other forms of value for use with mobile commerce platforms implemented on, for example, smart phones, PDAs, and other mobile devices. In one embodiment, a method for implementing a mobile commerce account on a mobile device includes receiving coins and/or other funds from a user at a consumer-operated kiosk. The method can further include counting the coins and/or other funds to determine a value, and then communicating at least a portion of the value from the kiosk to the hand-held mobile device for deposit in the mobile commerce account.

公开(公告)号：US20180236570A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15889678

申请日：2018-02-06

Applicant: Minute Key Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Freeman ,  Ari Freeman

IPC: B23C3/35 ,  B23Q35/08

CPC classification number: B23C3/35 ,  B23C2230/08 ,  B23C2235/24 ,  B23C2235/28 ,  B23C2235/32 ,  B23Q35/08 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G07F17/26 ,  Y10T409/300952 ,  Y10T409/301008 ,  Y10T409/301064 ,  Y10T409/306048 ,  Y10T409/30616

Abstract: An automatic key duplicating machine is disclosed. A master key identification module includes at least one key blade cross-section detector with a plurality of sliding elements, the master key identification module being configured to determine a key type for a master key based at least in part on engagement of the plurality of sliding elements with a blade profile of the master key. A key extraction module is configured to retrieve a key blank of an identified key type. A key cutting module is configured to cut the key blank in accordance with a tooth pattern of the master key.

公开(公告)号：US20180144379A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：US15358445

申请日：2016-11-22

Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA ,  TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Noboru Ogino

IPC: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q20/34

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q20/145 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/208 ,  G06Q20/341 ,  G06Q20/401 ,  G07F17/26 ,  G07G1/0036 ,  G07G5/00

Abstract: An image forming apparatus comprises a first communication section which is connected with a first communication apparatus used by a user who wants to purchase a commodity to be sold in a communicable manner and receives a first purchase instruction for instructing purchase of the commodity from the first communication apparatus; a display section which displays information relating to the commodity; an operation section which receives a second purchase instruction for instructing purchase of a commodity displayed on the display section; and a second communication section which transmits the first purchase instruction or the second purchase instruction to a sales support server which instructs a store clerk that a commodity to which the first purchase instruction or the second purchase instruction is carried out by the user is conveyed to a predetermined position.

公开(公告)号：US09842456B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US14789135

申请日：2015-07-01

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： James Rodney Larson ,  George A. Gibson

IPC: B41J11/00 ,  G01D15/24 ,  G07F17/26 ,  B41J2/32 ,  G06Q20/18

CPC classification number: G07F17/26 ,  B41J2/32 ,  G06Q20/18

Abstract: A system for dispensing customized articles may include a vending machine that includes an article holding area having one or more articles that each include a film on at least a portion of the article, an energy generating print device, a processor, and a computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium may include one or more programming instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to receive an indication of a selected article, receive a selection of one or more content items to be printed on the selected article, and cause the energy generating print device to apply energy to the portion of the selected article having the film. Applying such energy may cause a visual representation of the selected content items to be displayed on the portion of the selected article.

公开(公告)号：US20170334228A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15672554

申请日：2017-08-09

Applicant: The Hillman Group, Inc.

Inventor： Gary Edward Will ,  Mark Leslie Tarter ,  Bryan Keith Solace ,  James Francis Huss

IPC: B41M5/382 ,  G07F11/70 ,  B44C1/16 ,  G07F17/26 ,  B41J2/32 ,  B41F16/00 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  B41F16/02

CPC classification number: B41M5/382 ,  B41F16/00 ,  B41F16/0046 ,  B41F16/02 ,  B41J2/32 ,  B41M5/38221 ,  B44C1/16 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G07F11/70 ,  G07F17/26

Abstract: A process and apparatus for sublimating images onto two or more products substantially simultaneously are disclosed. Software components are configured to receive input of a desired number of products to sublimate, and then determine a spatial arrangement of the printed images to sublimate the desired number of products substantially simultaneously. The apparatus is configured to print the images according to the spatial arrangement. The apparatus is configured, using a control, to sublimate multiple products substantially simultaneously in a single thermal cycle.

公开(公告)号：US09799014B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US14507636

申请日：2014-10-06

Applicant: Outerwall Inc.

Inventor： Gregory Yahn ,  Engle Saez

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G07F17/26 ,  G07F19/00 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G07F9/08 ,  G06Q20/20

CPC classification number: A61F2/30771 ,  A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2002/2821 ,  A61F2002/30087 ,  A61F2002/3093 ,  A61L27/446 ,  A61L27/50 ,  A61L2430/38 ,  B29C43/003 ,  B29C45/0001 ,  B29C47/0004 ,  B29C49/0005 ,  B29C51/002 ,  B29C71/0072 ,  B29C2049/001 ,  B29K2301/00 ,  B29L2031/7532 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/322 ,  G06Q20/3278 ,  G06Q30/0237 ,  G07F9/08 ,  G07F17/26 ,  G07F19/202 ,  H01L41/183 ,  H01L41/257 ,  H01L41/37

Abstract: Systems and methods for converting consumer coins, cash, and/or other forms of value for use with mobile commerce platforms implemented on, for example, smart phones, PDAs, and other mobile devices. In one embodiment, a method for implementing a mobile commerce account on a mobile device includes receiving coins and/or other funds from a user at a consumer-operated kiosk. The method can further include counting the coins and/or other funds to determine a value, and then communicating at least a portion of the value from the kiosk to the hand-held mobile device for deposit in the mobile commerce account.

公开(公告)号：US09666014B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US12772678

申请日：2010-05-03

Applicant: Henry Tyson

Inventor： Henry Tyson

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06Q20/00 ,  G07F17/16 ,  G07F17/26

CPC classification number: G07F17/16 ,  G07F17/26

Abstract: A computer-implemented kiosk for making a personalized nameplate includes a transaction device to receive payment for the personalized nameplate to be made, and a controller is coupled to the transaction device and operates in response to the received payment. The controller includes a memory for storing at least one animated character set. An input device is coupled to the controller to be operated by a user to enter a name as it is to appear on the personalized nameplate, and a display is coupled to the controller to display the entered name using the at least one animated character set. A printer is coupled to the controller for printing the personalized nameplate with the entered name using the at least one animated character set.