公开(公告)号：US07650388B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-19

申请号：US11034248

申请日：2005-01-13

申请人： Alberto Rodriguez ,  Heiko Rommelmann ,  Ron Boucher ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Will Phipps

发明人： Alberto Rodriguez ,  Heiko Rommelmann ,  Ron Boucher ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Will Phipps

IPC分类号： G06F15/167 ,  G06F15/173 ,  G06F15/16

CPC分类号： H04L1/188 ,  H04L2001/125

摘要： Systems and methods provide an acknowledgement protocol on completion of data transmission. A coupler board of a wireless identification system interfaces between a host processor of the wireless identification system and a replaceable unit monitor. The coupler board transmits data to the replaceable unit monitor. The replaceable unit monitor transmits an acknowledgement signal to the coupler board to indicate successful completion of the data transmission.

摘要翻译： 系统和方法在完成数据传输时提供确认协议。 无线识别系统的耦合器板在无线识别系统的主处理器和可更换单元监视器之间进行接口。 耦合器板将数据传输到可更换单元监视器。 可替换单元监视器将确认信号发送到耦合器板以指示数据传输的成功完成。

公开(公告)号：US07146112B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-05

申请号：US11034249

申请日：2005-01-13

申请人： William H. Phipps ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Alberto Rodriguez ,  Heiko Rommelmann ,  Ronald P. Boucher

发明人： William H. Phipps ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Alberto Rodriguez ,  Heiko Rommelmann ,  Ronald P. Boucher

IPC分类号： G03G15/00

CPC分类号： G03G15/0863 ,  G03G21/1882 ,  G03G2215/0695 ,  G03G2215/0697 ,  G03G2221/1823 ,  G03G2221/1838 ,  G03G2221/1892

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 可替换的单元监视器读取器系统包括主处理器和耦合器板。 耦合器板具有提供自动检测，自动启动和/或自动选择能力的检测电路。 在从主处理器接收到命令之后，耦合器板能够与CRUM进行通信，而不需要来自主处理器的另外的命令。

公开(公告)号：US07053776B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US10849976

申请日：2004-05-20

申请人： William H. Phipps ,  Heiko Rommelmann ,  Alberto Rodriguez ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Ronald P. Boucher

发明人： William H. Phipps ,  Heiko Rommelmann ,  Alberto Rodriguez ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Ronald P. Boucher

IPC分类号： G08B13/14

CPC分类号： G06K17/00 ,  G06K19/073 ,  G06K19/0776 ,  G06K19/07798 ,  G06K2017/0051

摘要： Programming an electronic monitoring tag attached to a printing apparatus replaceable module includes electronically reading tag identification data from an electronic monitoring tag associated with the replaceable module, and electronically verifying that the tag identification data matches predetermined identification criteria. If the tag identification data matches the predetermined identification criteria, electronically programming the electronic monitoring tag with tag content.

摘要翻译： 编程连接到打印设备的电子监控标签可更换模块包括从与可更换模块相关联的电子监控标签电子地读取标签识别数据，以及电子地验证标签识别数据符合预定的识别标准。 如果标签识别数据符合预定的识别标准，则用标签内容对电子监控标签进行电子编程。

公开(公告)号：US20110216138A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US13109607

申请日：2011-05-17

申请人： Alberto Rodriguez ,  Heiko Rommelmann ,  William H. Phipps ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Jerry Money ,  Ronald P. Boucher

发明人： Alberto Rodriguez ,  Heiko Rommelmann ,  William H. Phipps ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Jerry Money ,  Ronald P. Boucher

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17593

摘要： A machine, such as a phase change or solid ink printing apparatus, has at least one multiple supply unit in the form of an ink stick disposed therein. The ink stick has an electronically-readable memory device associated therewith, and the memory device has stored therein electronic data related to the ink stick and readable by the machine. The memory device may be attached to the ink stick and removed before the ink stick is used for printing in the machine. In another aspect, the memory device is attached to a container for the ink stick. The container may be a cartridge for use in the machine, or a container for packaging the ink stick. The machine may include a coupler configured to read electronic data from the memory device while the memory device is positioned external to the printing apparatus, thus allowing the machine to verify the suitability of the ink stick before it is installed in the machine.

公开(公告)号：US07973662B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-05

申请号：US12630316

申请日：2009-12-03

申请人： William Phipps ,  Alberto Rodriguez ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Heiko Rommelmann

发明人： William Phipps ,  Alberto Rodriguez ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Heiko Rommelmann

IPC分类号： G08B1/00 ,  G08B13/14 ,  H04Q5/22 ,  G06F17/00

CPC分类号： G06K19/07749 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K7/10178

摘要： A package for at least two objects includes RFID bridge antennas, having RF antenna elements, for wirelessly communicating data between a tag associated with each object and a reader. An electromagnetic carrier signal transmitted by the reader antenna is received by one of the RF antenna elements and retransmitted to the tag antenna by the other RF antenna element, increasing the distance over which the tag can communicate with the reader. Where the tag is attached to a packaged object, the RFID bridge antenna may be included in the package to allow wireless data communication between the tag and a reader. The reader may also be located external to the package. For example, one of the RF antenna elements may be attached to a label on the package, allowing data stored in the tag to be extracted by the external reader.

摘要翻译： 用于至少两个对象的包装包括具有RF天线元件的RFID桥接天线，用于在与每个对象相关联的标签与读取器之间无线地传送数据。 由读取器天线发送的电磁载波信号由RF天线元件中的一个接收，并由另一个RF天线元件发送到标签天线，从而增加标签可与读取器通信的距离。 在标签连接到打包对象的地方，RFID桥接天线可以包括在包装中，以允许标签和读取器之间的无线数据通信。 阅读器也可以位于包装的外部。 例如，RF天线元件中的一个可以附接到包装上的标签，从而允许由外部读取器提取存储在标签中的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20100020147A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12574004

申请日：2009-10-06

申请人： Alberto Rodriguez ,  Heiko Rommelmann ,  Will Phipps ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Jerry Money ,  David Rocco Arden Campbell

发明人： Alberto Rodriguez ,  Heiko Rommelmann ,  Will Phipps ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Jerry Money ,  David Rocco Arden Campbell

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17593 ,  B41J29/393

摘要： A machine, such as a phase change or solid ink printing apparatus, comprises at least one ink stick and a coupler external to the ink stick. The ink stick has an electronically-readable memory device attached thereto, with the memory device having stored therein electronic data associated with the ink stick. The coupler is configured to read the electronic data from the memory device. The data in the memory device may include identification data, anti-arbitrage variables, usage data, maximum use values, and performance data related to the ink stick, and the coupler and memory device may employ various means for communicating this data. Also, communication between the coupler and memory device facilitates a method for determining a quantity of marking material in the machine.

公开(公告)号：US07618138B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-17

申请号：US11317976

申请日：2005-12-23

申请人： Alberto Rodriguez ,  Heiko Rommelmann ,  Will Phipps ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Jerry Money ,  David Rocco Arden Campbell

发明人： Alberto Rodriguez ,  Heiko Rommelmann ,  Will Phipps ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Jerry Money ,  David Rocco Arden Campbell

IPC分类号： B41J2/175

CPC分类号： B41J2/17593 ,  B41J29/393

摘要： A machine, such as a phase change or solid ink priming apparatus, includes at least one ink stick and a coupler external to the ink stick. The ink stick has an electronically-readable memory device attached thereto, with the memory device having stored therein electronic data associated with the ink stick. The coupler is configured to read the electronic data from the memory device. The data in the memory device may include identification data, anti-arbitrage variables, usage data, maximum use values, and performance data related to the ink stick, and the coupler and memory device may employ various means for communicating this data. Also, communication between the coupler and memory device facilitates a method for determining a quantity of marking material in the machine.

摘要翻译： 诸如相变或固体喷墨装置的机器包括至少一个墨水棒和在墨水棒外部的耦合器。 墨水棒具有连接到其上的电子可读存储器件，存储器件存储有与墨棒相关联的电子数据。 耦合器被配置为从存储器件读取电子数据。 存储装置中的数据可以包括识别数据，反套利变量，使用数据，最大使用值和与墨水棒相关的性能数据，并且耦合器和存储装置可以采用用于传送该数据的各种装置。 而且，耦合器和存储器件之间的通信有助于确定机器中的标记材料的量的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07529491B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-05

申请号：US11227042

申请日：2005-09-15

申请人： Heiko Rommelmann ,  Jerry Money ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Alberto Rodriguez

发明人： Heiko Rommelmann ,  Jerry Money ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Alberto Rodriguez

IPC分类号： G03G15/00 ,  H01R13/02 ,  H01R13/627

CPC分类号： G03G21/1652 ,  G03G2221/166

摘要： An adapter suitable for installation in a machine in place of a customer replaceable unit monitor having a first interface format is described herein. Upon installation of the adapter in the machine, the adapter enables data communication between the machine and a customer replaceable unit monitor having a second interface format that is different than the first interface format. The first and second interface formats may include one or more of: configuration of an electrical interface of the customer replaceable unit monitor, configuration of a mechanical interface of the customer replaceable unit monitor, and configuration of data input to and output from the customer replaceable unit monitor. The adapter may be attached to a module before the module is installed in the machine to simplify installation of the adapter. The adapter may remain attached to the machine when the module is removed from the machine to allow the machine to communicate with other customer replaceable unit monitors having the second interface format. The second customer replaceable unit monitor may include a microprocessor and non-volatile memory disposed in a common package.

摘要翻译： 这里描述了适于安装在机器中的替代具有第一接口格式的客户可更换单元监视器的适配器。 在将适配器安装在机器中时，适配器使得机器与具有不同于第一接口格式的第二接口格式的客户可更换单元监视器之间的数据通信。 第一和第二接口格式可以包括以下中的一个或多个：客户可更换单元监视器的电接口的配置，客户可更换单元监视器的机械接口的配置，以及输入到客户可更换单元和从客户可更换单元输出的数据的配置 监控。 在将模块安装在机器中之前，适配器可以连接到模块，以简化适配器的安装。 当模块从机器移除时，适配器可以保持连接到机器，以允许机器与具有第二接口格式的其他客户可更换单元监视器通信。 第二客户可更换单元监视器可以包括布置在公共封装中的微处理器和非易失性存储器。

公开(公告)号：US20070156628A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11317976

申请日：2005-12-23

申请人： Alberto Rodriguez ,  Heiko Rommelmann ,  Will Phipps ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Jerry Money ,  David Rocco Arden Campbell

发明人： Alberto Rodriguez ,  Heiko Rommelmann ,  Will Phipps ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Jerry Money ,  David Rocco Arden Campbell

IPC分类号： G06F17/30

CPC分类号： B41J2/17593 ,  B41J29/393

摘要： A machine, such as a phase change or solid ink printing apparatus, comprises at least one ink stick and a coupler external to the ink stick. The ink stick has an electronically-readable memory device attached thereto, with the memory device having stored therein electronic data associated with the ink stick. The coupler is configured to read the electronic data from the memory device. The data in the memory device may include identification data, anti-arbitrage variables, usage data, maximum use values, and performance data related to the ink stick, and the coupler and memory device may employ various means for communicating this data. Also, communication between the coupler and memory device facilitates a method for determining a quantity of marking material in the machine.

摘要翻译： 诸如相变或固体油墨打印设备的机器包括至少一个墨水棒和在墨水棒外部的耦合器。 墨水棒具有连接到其上的电子可读存储器件，存储器件存储有与墨棒相关联的电子数据。 耦合器被配置为从存储器件读取电子数据。 存储器件中的数据可以包括识别数据，反套利变量，使用数据，最大使用值和与墨棒相关的性能数据，并且耦合器和存储器件可以采用用于传送该数据的各种装置。 而且，耦合器和存储器件之间的通信有助于确定机器中的标记材料的量的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09189727B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US13100735

申请日：2011-05-04

申请人： William Phipps ,  Alberto Rodriguez ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Heiko Rommelmann

发明人： William Phipps ,  Alberto Rodriguez ,  Scott J. Bell ,  Heiko Rommelmann

IPC分类号： H04Q5/22 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06K7/00 ,  G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K19/07749 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K7/10178

摘要： A package for at least two objects includes RFID bridge antennas, having RF antenna elements, for wirelessly communicating data between a tag associated with each object and a reader. An electromagnetic carrier signal transmitted by the reader antenna is received by one of the RF antenna element and retransmitted to the tag antenna by the other RF antenna element, increasing the distance over which the tag can communicate with the reader. Where the tag is attached to a packaged object, the RFID bridge antenna may be included in the package to allow wireless data communication between the tag and a reader. The reader may also be located external to the package. For example, one of the RF antenna elements may be attached to a label on the package, allowing data stored in the tag to be extracted by the external reader.

摘要翻译： 用于至少两个对象的包装包括具有RF天线元件的RFID桥接天线，用于在与每个对象相关联的标签与读取器之间无线地传送数据。 由读取器天线发送的电磁载波信号由RF天线元件中的一个接收，并由另一个RF天线元件重传到标签天线，从而增加标签可与读取器通信的距离。 在标签连接到打包对象的地方，RFID桥接天线可以包括在包装中，以允许标签和读取器之间的无线数据通信。 阅读器也可以位于包装的外部。 例如，RF天线元件中的一个可以附接到包装上的标签，从而允许由外部读取器提取存储在标签中的数据。