Quest Diagnostics. has been granted a patent for a method that enables transactions to be initiated from handheld devices, such as smartphones. The system allows remote approval and printing of documents, like drug prescriptions, at nearby printers, enhancing the efficiency of electronic prescription processes. GlobalData’s report on Quest Diagnostics gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Quest Diagnostics, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Quest Diagnostics's grant share as of June 2024 was 55%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Printing documents from handheld devices via a network
The patent US12034898B2 outlines a method and system for facilitating document printing through a network of handheld devices and printing systems. The process begins with a computer system receiving transaction and location information from a handheld device. Based on this data, the system transmits candidate printing options associated with various printing systems. The user then selects a printing option, which does not explicitly identify a specific printer but indicates a second physical location. The system subsequently approves the transaction and selects the appropriate printing system before sending the print command to the chosen printer, which may be located remotely.
Additionally, the claims detail that the location information can include GPS coordinates from the handheld device, and that default printing systems can be pre-designated before receiving transaction and location data. The computer system is designed to operate within a data network, ensuring seamless communication between the handheld devices and the printing systems. The patent also encompasses a computer program product that encodes instructions for executing this method, highlighting the integration of technology in streamlining the printing process across various locations.
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