Key verification of replaceable fuel cartridges
US9111124B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Verifying authenticity of a hydrogen fuel canister by utilizing at least one unique identifier element (UIE) associated with a fuel canister; inputting the UIE into a communication device; querying a database with said communication device to determine a value for the UIE; placing a hole matrix on a canister into a matrix interface reader; measuring a value associated with the position of one or more movable fixtures in the matrix interface reader; comparing the value obtain via the matrix interface reader with the value associated with the UIE and, using the comparison to authenticate or not authenticate if the hydrogen in said canister may be used, is disclosed.
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