Seiko Epson had two patents in edtech during Q1 2024. The patent filed by Seiko Epson Corp in Q1 2024 is for a server apparatus that accepts deadline information for transmitting answer information from a personal computer to a multifunction peripheral. The apparatus notifies deadline information to a smartphone or multifunction peripheral and informs the personal computer about the status of receiving the answer image. The multifunction peripheral reads the answer information from a print and transmits the answer image to the server apparatus. 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 had no grants in edtech as a theme in Q1 2024.
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Application: Deadline management system, control method for deadline management system, and information processing apparatus (Patent ID: US20240098192A1)
The patent filed by Seiko Epson Corp. describes a deadline management system involving a server apparatus, personal computer, smartphone, and multifunction peripheral. The system allows for the acceptance of deadline information for transmitting answer information related to teaching material contents, notification of deadline details to relevant devices, and determination of whether the answer image has been received by the deadline. The multifunction peripheral is equipped with reading and transmitting units to generate and send the answer image to the server apparatus.
The system includes various components such as accepting units, notifying units, reading executing units, and transmitting units across different terminal apparatuses and reading devices. The second deadline information provided includes date, time, or period information related to the deadline. Notifications are sent at predetermined timings, and the system can determine if the answer image was transmitted by the deadline based on start date and time information. In case of missed deadlines, notifications are sent to the relevant devices. Additionally, the system can be integrated with a printing apparatus to print deadline information. Overall, the patent outlines a comprehensive deadline management system that ensures timely transmission of answer images for teaching material contents.
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