Dual mode communication device for a fluid ejection device
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1. A fluid ejection device coupled to a controller that sends and receives data signals to and from the fluid ejection device, the printhead comprising:
- a communication device that facilitates data signal transfer between the printhead and the controller through both physical electrical contact and radio frequency signals.
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Abstract
The present invention includes as one embodiment a fluid ejection device coupled to a controller that sends and receives data signals to and from the fluid ejection device, the printhead comprising a communication device that facilitates data signal transfer between the printhead and the controller through both physical electrical contact and radio frequency signals.
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1. A fluid ejection device coupled to a controller that sends and receives data signals to and from the fluid ejection device, the printhead comprising:
a communication device that facilitates data signal transfer between the printhead and the controller through both physical electrical contact and radio frequency signals. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A memory device of a printhead coupled to a controller for sending and receiving data signals to and from the printhead, the memory device comprising:
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a communication device with a physical electrical contact area and a radio frequency coupler for sending and receiving data signals between the printhead and the controller; and
a storage area for storing data pertinent to printing. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for sending and receiving data signals between a controller and a printhead, the method comprising:
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transferring data signals between the printhead and the controller through physical electrical contacts; and
transferring data signals between the printhead and the controller through radio frequency signals. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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