Wireless Consumable Chip System for Printer Cartridge Upgrades
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing consumable chip upgrade systems in printers require physical contact and removal of the cartridge for upgrading, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs due to the need for repackaging after upgrades.
Innovation Solution
A consumable chip system that includes a consumable chip with an interface module and a signal conversion module, along with an antenna board equipped with a wireless transceiver module, allowing for wireless communication and operation, enabling upgrades without physical contact or repackaging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If contact-based upgrading method is used, then electrical connection can be established, but the cartridge must be removed from package causing time loss and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical contact-based electrical connection system with a wireless communication system. The consumable chip includes a wireless communication module that can communicate with the printer's control module wirelessly, eliminating the need for physical contact pins and the cartridge removal process. This substitution resolves the contradiction by maintaining reliable data transmission while removing the time-consuming mechanical extraction and repackaging steps.
2Ease of manufacture
If contact-based upgrading method is used, then chip can be upgraded, but repackaging is required causing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication module in the consumable chip replaces the mechanical contact-based upgrading system. The chip can receive upgrade instructions and data wirelessly through its antenna and communication circuitry, eliminating the need for physical contact pins and the complex repackaging process. This reduces device complexity while maintaining upgrading capability.
3Productivity
If wireless connection is established, then upgrading efficiency is improved, but additional wireless module is required
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication module is integrated into the consumable chip structure, merging the wireless communication functionality with the existing chip components. The wireless module shares the chip's power supply, processing unit, and memory resources, rather than being a completely separate system. This integration approach improves upgrading efficiency while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a consumable chip system and a consumable container. The consumable chip system includes a consumable chip and an antenna board. The consumable chip includes a first die and a first substrate. The first die is encapsulated on the first substrate, and the first die is provided with an interface module. The first substrate is provided with a signal conversion module, and the antenna board is provided with a wireless transceiver module. The wireless transceiver module is configured to receive connection information and an instruction for storing and reading. The signal conversion module is connected to the interface module and the wireless transceiver module, respectively. The consumable chip system is configured to receive connection information by the wireless transceiver module, and establish a wireless connection between the consumable chip and a device for storing and reading on the basis of the connection information.