Printing cartridge with an integrated circuit device

• US 20020030712A1
• Filed: 08/06/2001
• Published: 03/14/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 07/15/1997
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Memjet Technology Ltd. (Memjet Limited)
• Original Assignee: Silverbrook Research Pty Limited
• Inventors: Silverbrook, Kia
• Granted Patent: US 6,547,364 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 347/19
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 11/0005 Curl smoothing, i.e. smoothing down corrugated printing material, e.g. by pressing means acting on wrinkled printing material
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 15/044 Cassettes or cartridges containing continuous copy material, tape, for setting into printing devices
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/01 Ink jet
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/14 Structure thereof only for on-demand ink jet heads
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/14427 Structure of ink jet print heads with thermal bend detached actuators
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/16 Production of nozzles
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/1623 bonding and adhesion
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/1626 etching
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/1628 dry etching
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/1629 wet etching
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/1631 photolithography
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/1632 machining
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/1635 dividing the wafer into individual chips
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/1637 molding
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/1642 thin film formation by CVD [chemical vapor deposition]
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/1645 thin film formation by spincoating
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/1646 thin film formation by sputtering
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/16585 for paper-width or non-reciprocating print heads
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/17503 Ink cartridges
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/17513 Inner structure
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/17526 : Electrical contacts to the cartridge
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/17546 : electronically
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/17553 : Outer structure
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2/17596 : Ink pumps, ink valves
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2002/041 : Electromagnetic transducer
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 2202/21 : Line printing
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 29/393 : Devices for controlling or analysing the entire machine ; Controlling or analysing mechanical parameters involving printing of test patterns
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 3/44 : Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms having dual functions or combined with, or coupled to, apparatus performing other functions
• CPC Class Codes: B82Y 30/00 : Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/79 : in semiconductor storage media, e.g. directly-addressable memories
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/86 : Secure or tamper-resistant housings
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2221/2129 : Authenticate client device independently of the user
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 1/121 : by printing code marks applying code marks to labels B65C9/46; marking or coding completed packages B65B61/26
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 19/06 : characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 19/06037 : multi-dimensional coding
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 19/06046 : Constructional details
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 19/073 : Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory protection against unauthorised use of computer memory G06F12/14
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 7/14 : using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light G06K7/10831 - G06K7/1097 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 7/1417 : 2D bar codes
• CPC Class Codes: G11C 11/56 : using storage elements with more than two stable states represented by steps, e.g. of voltage, current, phase, frequency
• CPC Class Codes: H01L 23/576 : using active circuits
• CPC Class Codes: H01L 2924/00 : Indexing scheme for arrangements or methods for connecting or disconnecting semiconductor or solid-state bodies as covered by H01L24/00
• CPC Class Codes: H01L 2924/0002 : Not covered by any one of groups H01L24/00, H01L24/00 and H01L2224/00
• CPC Class Codes: H03B 29/00 : Generation of noise currents and voltages gasfilled discharge tubes with solid cathode specially adapted as noise generators H01J17/005
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00127 : Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00326 : with a data reading, recognizing or recording apparatus, e.g. with a bar-code apparatus arrangements for the associated working of recording or reproducing apparatus with related apparatus G11B31/00
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/0044 : for image preview or review, e.g. to help the user position a sheet
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00965 : using a plug-in memory module, e.g. memory card, memory stick
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/2112 : using still video cameras
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/2154 : the still video camera incorporating a hardcopy reproducing device, e.g. a printer
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/32133 : on the same paper sheet, e.g. a facsimile page header
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2101/00 : Still video cameras
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2201/0008 : Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2201/3222 : of processing required or performed, e.g. forwarding, urgent or confidential handling
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2201/3261 : of multimedia information, e.g. a sound signal
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2201/3264 : of sound signals
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2201/3269 : of machine readable codes or marks, e.g. bar codes or glyphs
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2201/3276 : of a customised additional information profile, e.g. a profile specific to a user ID
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2201/328 : Processing of the additional information
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/00 : Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensors; Control thereof
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 5/2628 : Alteration of picture size, shape, position or orientation, e.g. zooming, rotation, rolling, perspective, translation

Abstract

A printing cartridge includes a housing. An integrated circuit device is positioned on the housing. The integrated circuit device has memory circuitry that carries data relating to at least one of: a serial number of the cartridge, a media and a media colorant.

Claims

1. A printing cartridge that comprises

a housing;

and

an integrated circuit device that is positioned on the housing, the integrated circuit device having memory circuitry that carries data relating to at least one of;

a serial number of the cartridge, a media and a media colorant.

2. A method of determining a media colorant of a printing cartridge, the method comprising the step of reading memory circuitry of an integrated circuit device positioned on a housing of the printing cartridge, the memory circuitry carrying data relating to the media colorant.

3. A printing cartridge that comprises

a housing;

a media colorant supply arrangement positioned within the housing and containing a supply of media colorant; and

an integrated circuit device positioned on the housing, the integrated circuit device having memory circuitry carrying data relating to the media colorant.

4. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 3, which includes communication leads for electrically connecting the integrated circuit device to a processor.

5. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 3, in which the integrated circuit device incorporates a protective mechanism to inhibit duplication of the integrated circuit device.

6. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 3, in which the integrated circuit device is in the form of a pre-programmed chip that is pre-programmed to store code carrying said data relating to the media colorant.

7. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 6, in which the chip is a product of a flash memory manufacturing process.

8. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 6, in which the chip is pre-programmed to store code carrying encrypted data relating to the media colorant.

9. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 6, in which the chip is pre-programmed to store code carrying data relating to at least one characteristic selected from the following group of characteristics:

a serial number identifying the media colorant, a type of the media colorant, a viscosity of the media colorant, a surface tension of the media colorant, optical characteristics of the media colorant and an optimal ink drop volume corresponding to a type of media.

10. A method of determining media of a printing cartridge, the method comprising the step of reading memory circuitry of an integrated circuit device positioned on a housing of the printing cartridge, the memory circuitry carrying data relating to the media of the printing cartridge.

11. A printing cartridge that comprises

a housing;

a media supply arrangement positioned within the housing and containing a supply of media; and

an integrated circuit device positioned on the housing, the integrated circuit device having memory circuitry carrying data relating to the media.

12. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 11, which includes communication leads for electrically connecting the integrated circuit device to a processor.

13. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 11, in which the integrated circuit device incorporates a protective mechanism to inhibit duplication of the integrated circuit device.

14. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 11, in which the integrated circuit device is in the form of a pre-programmed chip that is pre-programmed to store code carrying said data relating to the media.

15. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 14, in which the chip is a product of a flash memory manufacturing process.

16. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 14, in which the chip is pre-programmed to store code carrying encrypted data relating to the media.

17. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 14, in which the chip is pre-programmed to store code carrying data relating to at least one characteristic selected from the following group of characteristics:

a serial number identifying the media, a type of the media and a length of the media

20. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 19, which includes communication leads for electrically connecting the integrated circuit device to a processor.

21. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 19, in which the integrated circuit device incorporates a protective mechanism to inhibit duplication of the integrated circuit device.

22. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 19, in which the integrated circuit device is in the form of a pre-programmed chip that is pre-programmed to store code carrying said data relating to the media colorant and the media.

23. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 22, in which the chip is a product of a flash memory manufacturing process.

24. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 22, in which the chip is pre-programmed to store code carrying encrypted data relating to the media.

25. A printing cartridge as claimed in claim 22, in which the chip is pre-programmed to store code carrying data relating to at least one characteristic selected from the following group of characteristics:

a serial number identifying the media, a serial number identifying the media colorant, a length of the media, a type of the media, a viscosity of the media colorant, a surface tension of the media colorant, optical characteristics of the media colorant and an optimal ink drop volume of the media colorant corresponding to the type of media.

18. A method of determining media and media colorant of a printing cartridge, the method comprising the step of reading memory circuitry of an integrated circuit device positioned on a housing of the printing cartridge, the memory circuitry carrying data relating to the media colorant and the media of the printing cartridge.

19. A printing cartridge that comprises

a housing;

media and media colorant supply arrangements positioned within the housing and containing a supply of media and a supply of media colorant, respectively; and

an integrated circuit device positioned on the housing, the integrated circuit device having memory circuitry carrying data relating to the media colorant and the media.

26. An authentication chip for a printing cartridge having a housing, a media colorant supply arrangement positioned within the housing and containing a supply of media colorant, and a feed mechanism positioned in the housing for feeding the media colorant to a printing mechanism, the authentication chip comprising

an integrated circuit device that is mountable in the housing, the integrated circuit device having memory circuitry that incorporates data relating to the media colorant.

27. An authentication chip for a printing cartridge having a housing, a media supply arrangement positioned within the housing and containing a supply of media, and a feed mechanism positioned in the housing for feeding the media to a printing mechanism, the authentication chip comprising

an integrated circuit device that is mountable in the housing, the integrated circuit device having memory circuitry that incorporates data relating to the media.

28. An authentication chip for a printing cartridge having a housing, media colorant and media supply arrangements positioned within the housing and containing a supply of media colorant and a supply of media, respectively, and feed mechanisms positioned in the housing for feeding the media colorant and the media to a printing mechanism, the authentication chip comprising

an integrated circuit device that is mountable in the housing, the integrated circuit device having memory circuitry that incorporates data relating to the media colorant and the media.