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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 19, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 27, 2006
Michael P. Kehoe, Rochester, NY (US);
Tracy E. Thieret, Webster, NY (US);
Robert J. St. Jacques, Fairport, NY (US);
Michael R. Furst, Rochester, NY (US);
Michael P. Kehoe, Rochester, NY (US);
Tracy E. Thieret, Webster, NY (US);
Robert J. St. Jacques, Fairport, NY (US);
Michael R. Furst, Rochester, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
A system for automatically detecting the need to service a machine. The system includes a processor and at least one of a device component and a supply component. The processor determines a time at which the device component will require repair or replacement and when the supply component will need replenishment and sends an electronic message addressed to a communication device accessible by the user or supplier. The electronic message includes data which facilitates ordering services and sending the supplies to the user of the machine.