Fluid ejection cartridge including secure renewal status memory cell

The integration of a renewal status memory cell with passcode authentication in fluid ejection devices secures authorized refilling and prevents unauthorized access, ensuring the integrity and functionality of refillable cartridges.

WO2026095930A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-05-07HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LP
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Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LP
Filing Date
2024-10-30
Publication Date
2026-05-07

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Abstract

An integrated circuit associated with a print component can include an authentication circuit including passcode authentication logic and a read and write circuit to receive a memory access protocol, the memory access protocol including an indication of an authentication mode, receive a passcode, and in response to the indication of the authentication mode, provide the received passcode to the passcode authentication logic, the passcode authentication logic to determine whether or not the received passcode is correct.
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