Consumable carrier with code reader
US10294049B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2553/52
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a container for transporting a consumable such as a medium on which an image is to be printed. The container includes a support surface and a reading component coupled to the support surface to read a computer-readable code accompanying the consumable. A relay interface is operatively connected to the reading component to receive a signal indicative of the computer-readable code read by the reading component, and communicate with a compatible reader provided to the receiving apparatus to convey information about the computer-readable code read by the reading component to the receiving apparatus. The relay interface can be coupled to the tray at a location remotely located from the reading component and having an orientation that is different from an orientation of the reading component.
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