Brother Industries‘s patent involves a control device that uses timing information and index values to determine when to order a replacement cartridge for a printing device. The device ensures that the replacement cartridge is delivered at the right time to avoid interruptions in printing operations. GlobalData’s report on Brother Industries gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Brother Industries, E-transaction user interfaces was a key innovation area identified from patents. Brother Industries's grant share as of January 2024 was 43%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Control device for ordering printer cartridge based on ink levels
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11884078B2) discloses a control device designed to manage the replacement of printing agent cartridges in recording devices efficiently. The device includes a controller that acquires an index value representing the residual quantity of printing agent in different components, such as cartridges and tanks, stores this value in memory, and triggers an order command for a replacement cartridge when certain conditions are met. These conditions are based on the expected depletion of the printing agent in the current cartridge and the capacity of the tank to ensure timely replacement without interruptions in printing operations.
Furthermore, the patent details the implementation of a linear function by the controller based on multiple sets of timing information and index values stored in memory. This function aids in determining the optimal timing for ordering a replacement cartridge to maintain a continuous supply of printing agent. The device is particularly useful in scenarios where printing agents like ink or toner are critical for operations, ensuring seamless transitions between cartridges to prevent downtime. The patent also covers the storage medium and method for executing the control device's functions, emphasizing the importance of efficient cartridge management in recording devices for various industries.
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