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

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A method of updating a memory module in an imaging device, comprising:
receiving, at one or more memory modules, a command transmitted from a processing device, wherein the command indicates to the one or more memory modules to punch out a specified bit in a punch bit field; and storing a value in the one or more memory modules, wherein the value is stored in a plurality of bits located outside of the punch bit field and the value is indicative of a location of the specified bit in the punch bit field.