Seiko Epson had 12 patents in ecommerce during Q1 2024. The system described in the patent abstract involves a printer, a cartridge supplying liquid, and a server managing cartridge provision to users. The server monitors user stock data to identify unused cartridges held by users for a certain period. When an unused cartridge is close to its expiration date, a collection recommendation flag is set by the server for the user to collect the cartridge. GlobalData’s report on Seiko Epson gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Seiko Epson grant share with ecommerce as a theme is 66% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Providing system, providing method, and management device (Patent ID: US20240059073A1)
The patent filed by Seiko Epson Corp describes a cartridge providing system that includes a printer ejecting liquid from a cartridge and a server managing the provision of cartridges to users based on their stock data. The server determines if there is unused stock in a user's possession and sets a collection recommendation flag if the unused stock is close to its usage expiry date. The system aims to efficiently manage the distribution and collection of recording materials among users of the printer.
The system also manages usage amount data, price data, and location data for each user to optimize the redistribution of unused recording materials. By setting collection recommendation flags and specifying different users to receive the unused materials, the system ensures that the recording materials are utilized effectively. Additionally, the system updates user stock data upon delivery completion, manages vendor stock data, and determines transportation conditions for delivering unused recording materials to the specified users. Overall, the system streamlines the process of providing recording materials to users of the printer while minimizing waste and ensuring cost-effective distribution.
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