Methods and systems for providing remote, descriptor-related data to an imaging device

A method for compiling a provider order with input from an imaging device, said method comprising:

• a) receiving a descriptor from an imaging device (IDev);
• b) accessing a provider resource, said resource comprising provider data correlated with descriptors;
• c) identifying, with said provider resource, provider data for at least one provider correlated with said descriptor;
• d) comparing said provider data, based on predetermined rules, when said provider data is identified for more than one provider;
• e) selecting a preferred provider;
• f) compiling an order for said provider;
• and
• g) sending said order to a recipient.

An apparatus for selecting a provider with input from an imaging device, said apparatus comprising:

• a) a receiver for receiving a descriptor from an imaging device (IDev);
• b) an accessor for accessing a provider resource, with said RCD, said resource comprising provider data correlated with descriptors;
• c) an identifier for identifying, with said provider resource, provider data for at least one provider correlated with said descriptor;
• and
• d) a provider data sender for sending said provider data from said RCD to said IDev.