13-08-2015 дата публикации
Номер: US20150227331A1
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Provided is a computer-implemented system and method for monitoring printer-related data on USB cables. A USB-compatible device is placed in-line between a non-networked computer and a printer and monitors the line for print-related data. Once detected, the print-related data is transmitted via a radio frequency to a base station. The base station subsequently compiles the print-related data and relays the data to a printer reporting system. 1. A method for monitoring printer-related data on USB cables with a USB device , the method comprising:powering up a USB device;initializing a USB stack associated with the USB device;initializing a radio software stack associated with the USB device;establishing a radio connection between the USB device and a base station; andquerying the base station by the USB device to determine whether a firmware update exists, wherein if a firmware update exists, updating the firmware.2. The method as described in claim 1 , further comprising monitoring USB data by the USB device.3. The method as described in claim 2 , further comprising detecting a print event by the USB device.4. The method as described in claim 3 , further comprising checking a non-volatile memory for at least one prior unreported print event.5. The method as described in claim 4 , further comprising verifying radio communication exists between the USB device and the base station.6. The method as described in claim 5 , further comprising reporting the print event to the base station by the USB device.7. The method as described in claim 6 , wherein the reporting the print event includes reporting at least one of a number of pages printed claim 6 , a toner level claim 6 , an ink level claim 6 , and a print type.8. The method as described in claim 7 , further comprising flagging the print event as reported.9. The method as described in claim 8 , further comprising removing the print event from the non-volatile memory.10. A method for monitoring printer-related data on USB ...
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