Programming customizable smart-chip in an ink refilling station
US8602536B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17559
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments provide a generic configurable Smart-chip for use in programming said Smart-chip on a remanufactured or refilled inkjet cartridge and for use with an inkjet cartridge refilling system. The system includes a programming station configured to program a configurable Smart-chip with information indicative, for example, of the color, size, and/or type of inkjet cartridge. The system may also include a filling station configured to provide any of a plurality of inks into the inkjet cartridge. The system may also include test capability that can be configured to test the configurable Smart-chip to determine whether it has been properly configured and is working properly. The Smart-chip identifies an inkjet cartridge to the host inkjet printer and, among functions, stores usage information that allows a printer to predict how much ink remains in the printer cartridge in order to inform the user when he/she is likely to need a replacement inkjet cartridge.
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