System and method for updating memories used to store information in a printing system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8836988
APP PUB NO 20120194868A1
SERIAL NO

13017799

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Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have a memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes storing a portion that stores a value indicative of an amount of a consumable that has been used. Discloses is a method and system for updating a memory that is integral to a component within a printing system. The value stored in the memory can be read to determine an amount of a consumable used. Alternatively, when a specific value is stored in the memory the printing system can deactivate the component.

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APEX SEMICONDUCTORS (USA) COMPANY LIMITED3010 LEE AVENUE SANFORD NC 27332

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gravely,, Jr John Willoughby Clayton, US 5 7
Shelby, Michael Larkin Cary, US 9 13
Stievenart, Richard J Sanford, US 6 8

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