Radio frequency identification tags on consumable items used in printers and related equipment

US6963351B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• DataCard Corporation · US

Inventors

• Milo B. Squires · Shakopee, US
• Roger D. McCumber · Minnetonka, US
• Paul Michael Kienitz · Maple Grove, US
• Jeffrey A. Davie · Ham Lake, US
• Arthur J. Paulson · Minneapolis, US
• Bill Myntti · Elk River, US
• Luc Debleeckere · Plymouth, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 2, 2002
• Grant date: Nov 8, 2005
• Expiry date: Dec 19, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01N2291/0423
• WIPO field: Telecommunications
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Improvements relating to identification tags on consumable supply items used in identity document production equipment. The use of identification tags on the consumable supply items allows the document production equipment to recognize the consumable supply items that are loaded into each piece of equipment. The equipment can then initiate a variety of activities that are based on the loaded supply item. The activities are designed to enhance the operation of the equipment for the equipment operator and to provide added value to those customers who utilize consumable supply items that are recognized by the equipment.