Mark D Mathews

US Patent:

20040139007, Jul 15, 2004

Filed:

Dec 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/746530

Inventors:

Harpreet Singh - Orange CA, US
Louis Ormond - Irvine CA, US
Mark Mathews - Mission Viejo CA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/039000

Abstract:

A system and method to allow users in a non-office environment to access and use data services, such as scanning, printing, and distribution of documents and data and to charge the users for such services. Multifunctional peripheral devices are provided to service location providers for use by mobile users. A multifunctional peripheral device provider sells or leases the multifunctional peripheral device, related hardware and software, parts, and supplies to service location providers. The service location provider then provides access to the multifunction peripheral device and related services to mobile users. The user is then charged for the services used. The fees are paid to the multifunctional peripheral device provider. At least a portion of these fees are paid to any dealers involved in the sale or lease of the multifunctional peripheral device and to the service location providers. Any fees related to the sale or installation of the multifunctional peripheral device is also paid to the multifunctional peripheral device provider. At least a portion of these fees is paid to any dealers involved in the sale or lease of the multifunctional peripheral device.