Registers – Systems controlled by data bearing records – Credit or identification card systems
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-29
2005-11-29
Paik, Steven S. (Department: 2876)
Registers
Systems controlled by data bearing records
Credit or identification card systems
C235S382000, C235S383000, C235S380000, C340S005280
Reexamination Certificate
active
06968998
ABSTRACT:
A limited electronic system and method are provided for automatically shutting down equipment when an account associated with purchased or leased equipment falls into arrears. The system includes a control center (connected to a machine) with a screen display, means for entering a code, and a controller. The controller has a disabling program that shuts down the machine after a predetermined interval, such as time. Because the program automates the shut-down when no (timed) interval is in place, the user must obtain a “re-set code” from a non-user—i.e., the financing entity, the equipment supplier, the account manager, or other entity—and enter it into the system to set the next interval so the machine remains operational. The re-set code is generated by the machine. The non-user at a location remote from the machine receives or generates parallel re-set codes. The method involves: (a) activating the program, (b) assessing the payment status of the account, and (c) when the account is paid, releasing the re-set code to the user for manual entry it into the control center. If the account is in arrears, the re-set code is not released to the user, and no entry of a new re-set code, the program causes the machine to shut-down.
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Abreu Joseph
Coe Jason
Daniel Robert
Falk Kenneth
Zupancic Joel
M&R Printing Equipment Inc.
Paik Steven S.
Wallenstein Wagner & Rockey Ltd.
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