Method and system for ordering a consumable for a device

Details Method and system for ordering a consumable for a device Method and system for ordering a consumable for a device

2006-09-08

2010-10-26

Rosen, Nicholas D (Department: 3625)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

Electronic shopping

Reexamination Certificate

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07822645

ABSTRACT:
A method for ordering one or more consumables for a device includes selecting one or more of the consumables used in the device to order using the device and submitting the order for the selected consumables using the device to one or more suppliers. A device for ordering one or more consumables for the device includes an ordering system in the device and a communication system in the device. The ordering system providing a menu of one or more of the consumables to select to place an order. The communication system submits the order for the selected consumables when completed.

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