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Method and apparatus for generating and assigning a cartridge identification number to an imaging cartridge

US7044574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2002
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17546
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An imaging system includes an imaging cartridge, a first memory associated with the imaging cartridge, and a controller communicatively coupled to the first memory. The controller executes program instructions for performing the steps of generating a generated cartridge identification number to be associated with the imaging cartridge and storing the generated cartridge identification number in the first memory.

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