Ultrasonic identification of replaceable component for host system
US9690956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2035 |
Classification
- 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 or 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 or reflection of a transmitted ultrasonic signal, or which does not allow the reception or reflection of the transmitted ultrasonic signal, depending on the host configuration.
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