Seiko Epson had three patents in mobile during Q1 2024. The patent filed by Seiko Epson Corp in Q1 2024 describes a server apparatus that accepts deadline information for transmitting answer information from a multifunction peripheral. It notifies deadline information to devices like smartphones and multifunction peripherals, and informs the personal computer about the status of receiving the answer image by the deadline. The multifunction peripheral reads a print containing the answer information, generates the answer image, and transmits it 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.

Seiko Epson had no grants in mobile 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 deadlines to relevant devices, and determination of whether answer images have been received on time. The multifunction peripheral reads prints containing answer information and transmits the answer image to the server apparatus. The system aims to streamline the management of deadlines for educational materials and ensure timely submission of answers.

The patent includes claims detailing the components and functions of the deadline management system, such as accepting deadline information, notifying deadlines to different devices, and determining the timely submission of answer images. The system also involves notifying users of deadlines, displaying deadline information on relevant devices, and transmitting start date and time information for tracking purposes. In case of missed deadlines, the system notifies users accordingly. Additionally, the patent outlines a control method for the deadline management system and the configuration of the information processing apparatus. Overall, the patent focuses on improving the efficiency and accuracy of managing deadlines for educational materials through a comprehensive system involving various interconnected devices.

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