Konica Minolta had four patents in ecommerce during Q4 2023. Konica Minolta Inc’s patent filed in Q4 2023 describes a printing cost calculation system that involves a terminal apparatus instructing an image forming apparatus to print and a printing cost calculation apparatus communicating with the terminal. The system includes processors for transmitting calculation information unique to the image forming apparatus and calculating the printing cost, providing a cost calculation result. GlobalData’s report on Konica Minolta gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Konica Minolta grant share with ecommerce as a theme is 0% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Printing cost calculation system, printing cost calculation method, printing cost calculation apparatus, terminal apparatus, and recording medium (Patent ID: US20230377407A1)
The patent filed by Konica Minolta Inc. describes a printing cost calculation system that includes a terminal apparatus and a printing cost calculation apparatus. The terminal apparatus instructs an image forming apparatus to perform printing and transmits calculation information necessary for calculating the printing cost to the printing cost calculation apparatus. The printing cost calculation apparatus then calculates the printing cost based on the information received from the terminal apparatus. The system also includes features such as determining whether to charge for the printing cost based on various factors like image information, attached information, and time information.
Additionally, the system involves a cost settlement device that pays the calculated printing cost to the user of the terminal apparatus. The printing cost calculation apparatus determines whether to permit payment for the printing cost by comparing it with an upper limit value allocated to the user. The system also considers whether the printing is necessary for business purposes based on factors like image information, attached information, and time information. Furthermore, the system allows for updating the printing cost based on information received before and after printing, as well as clearing the calculated printing cost if it is determined not to be a charging target.
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