Systems and methods for monitoring replaceable units
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1. A system for monitoring a replaceable component of a device, comprising:
- a monitor located on the replaceable component, comprising;
a controller;
a memory; and
a sensor that senses at least one property of the replaceable component.
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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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1. A system for monitoring a replaceable component of a device, comprising:
a monitor located on the replaceable component, comprising;
a controller;
a memory; and
a sensor that senses at least one property of the replaceable component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for monitoring a replaceable component of a device, comprising:
a monitor located on the replaceable component, comprising;
a controller;
a memory; and
a first communicator that communicates with a second communicator in the device, 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. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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15. A method of monitoring a replaceable component of a device, comprising:
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locating a 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;
communicating with the second communicator; and
determining, based on the communication, whether the replaceable component is compatible with the device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of monitoring a replaceable component of a device, comprising:
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locating a monitor on the replaceable component, the monitor comprising;
a controller;
a memory; and
a sensor; and
sensing, with the, at least one property of contents of the replaceable component. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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