Transmission error detection system and method for imaging systems including printers with intelligent options
US6028675A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K15/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A print system includes a printer having a printer controller. One or more optional support devices are associated with the printer, wherein each optional support device includes a device controller. The system further includes a bi-directional serial communications path, including one or more trunklines, which provides serial electrical interconnection between the printer controller and each device controller of each optional support device of the system. The printer controller automatically assigns a unique device address to each optional support device. Transmission error detection system and method are provided at the printer controller and/or each optional support device.
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