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Canon was able to redesign the copying machine so that it didn't need professional service—reliability was built directly into the machine, and the user could replace parts, such as the cartridge. What Xerox had not envisioned was the possibility that the components of the copying machine could be put together in an altogether different way that was more user-friendly. This example describes

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architectural innovation

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The scenario is describing the term known as architectural innovation. This refers to the innovation of the specific architecture of any product that changes and/or modifies the way the different components of the machine link or relate to each other, thus allowing it to perform new functions or the same functions but in a much more user-friendly manner. This is what Canon did by changing the architecture of the copying machine so that it was more user-friendly for the end consumer.

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