Radio frequency identification tags on consumable items used in printers and related equipment
CA 2711698 A1 · Owner: Kienitz, Paul M. · Inventors: Kienitz, Paul M.; Myntti, Bill; Davie, Jeffery
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Improvements relating to identification tags on consumable supply items used in identity , document production equipment. The use of identification tags on the consumable supply , items allows the document production equipment to recognize the consumable supply items that, are loaded into each piece of equipment. The equipment can then initiate a variety of activities , that are based on the loaded supply item. The activities are designed to enhance the operation , of the equipment operator and to provide added value to those customers who utilize, consumable supply items that are recognized by the equipment.
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- Filed December 18, 2002. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended December 18, 2022.
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