Abstract
The invention outlines a novel approach to enhance customer purchase decisions in the SMB and enterprise markets by offering premium printer services without the need for direct cloud connections. Traditionally, verifying the use of genuine supplies required cloud connectivity, but this new method provides an alternative.
The system features a printer capable of accepting consumable cartridges and equipped with firmware that executes a secure algorithm to track and rank user activities, fostering loyalty and trust. The firmware can update authentication algorithm criteria through various methods: using a cartridge memory element, connecting to the cloud, manual updates, or via an intermediate memory device. It also includes a secure clock and offers multiple behaviors, including default and premium, based on the device's state. Additionally, a cloud service ensures secure firmware updates and other security features for the printer, authenticating users, printers, and consumables.
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Recommended Citation
INC, HP, "Loyalty detection and rewards for non-connected devices", Technical Disclosure Commons, (April 17, 2025)
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/8014