Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Input/output data processing – Peripheral adapting
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-15
2005-03-15
Gaffin, Jeffrey (Department: 2182)
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Input/output data processing
Peripheral adapting
C710S065000, C710S072000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06868462
ABSTRACT:
A device for effecting communication between a peripheral and a host computer of the present invention. The invention is particularly well-adapted for use with printers, copies and other devices not equipped with consumable resource sensing technology at the time of manufacture. In general, the inventive device is disposed within a separate housing and includes an interface for effecting signal translation and routing as necessary between the peripheral and a host computer. The device further includes first mechanisms for effecting communication between a sensor operationally coupled to the peripheral and the interface. Further included are second mechanisms for effecting communication between the interface and the host computer. Plural sensors may be operationally coupled to the peripheral. In the best mode, the sensors are E-LABELtmsensors. The interface may be implemented with a microprocessor, digital logic or simple discrete components depending on the application. In a typical implementation, the first mechanisms will be electrical connectors. However, the present invention is adapted for wireless and optical connection as well. The second connection mechanisms to the host system may be implemented with serial, parallel, universal serial bus (USB), wireless, optical and other connection technologies.
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Gaffin Jeffrey
Hewlett--Packard Development Company, L.P.
Schneider Joshua D
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