Systems and methods for monitoring replaceable units
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1. A system for monitoring a replaceable component of a device, comprising:
- a wireless monitor located on the replaceable component, comprising;
a controller;
a memory; and
a sensor that senses at least one property of the replaceable component;
wherein the replaceable component of the device comprises a non-rotating portion and a rotating portion.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for monitoring a replaceable component of a device may include a monitor located on the replacement component. The monitor may include a controller, a memory, and a first communicator that communicates with a second communicator in the device. The monitor may further include a sensor on the monitor that is capable of sensing at least one property of the replaceable component and/or the contents of the replaceable component. The monitor may include a parasitic power generator.
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19 Claims
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1. A system for monitoring a replaceable component of a device, comprising:
a wireless monitor located on the replaceable component, comprising; a controller; a memory; and a sensor that senses at least one property of the replaceable component; wherein the replaceable component of the device comprises a non-rotating portion and a rotating portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15)
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11. A system for monitoring a replaceable component of a device, comprising:
a wireless monitor located on the replaceable component, comprising; a controller; a memory; and a first communicator that communicates with a second communicator in the devices; wherein the controller determines, based on a communication between the first communicator and the second communicator, whether the replaceable component is compatible with the device; and wherein the replaceable component of the device comprises a non-rotating portion and a rotating portion. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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13. A method of monitoring a replaceable component of a device, comprising:
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locating a wireless monitor on the replaceable component, the monitor comprising;
a controller;
a memory; and
a first communicator that communicates with a second communicator in the device;and determining, based on the communication, whether the replaceable component is compatible with the device; and wherein the replaceable component of the device comprises a non-rotating portion and a rotating portion. - View Dependent Claims (14, 16, 17)
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18. A method of monitoring a replaceable component of a device, comprising:
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locating a wireless monitor on the replaceable component, the monitor comprising;
a controller;
a memory; and
a sensor; andsensing, with the sensor, at least one property of contents of the replaceable component;
wherein the replaceable component of the device comprises a non-rotating portion and a rotating portion. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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