Ultrasonic identification of replaceable component for host system
US9141834B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/6036
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method and device are provided for detecting the presence of, and/or obtain information about, a replaceable component for a host system. A host system has an ultrasonic transducer pair that detects the presence of, and/or obtains information about, a replaceable component for a host system through receipt or non-receipt of an ultrasonic signal. The replaceable component includes a key or other feature that either allows the transmission of a transmitted ultrasonic signal, or which does not allow the reception of the transmitted ultrasonic signal, depending on the host configuration.
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