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Replaceable unit monitor reader with auto polling capabilities

US7146112B2 · kind B2 · utility

15Cited by
4References
24Claims
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Filing dateJan 13, 2005
Grant dateDec 5, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/1892
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A replaceable unit monitor reader system includes a host processor and a coupler board. The coupler board has a detection circuitry that provides an auto-detect, auto-initiate and/or auto-select ability. After receiving command from the host processor, the coupler board enables communication with a CRUM without requiring a further command from the host processor.

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