Patent ID: 7062181
Filing Date: 2006-06-13
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A modular device monitoring system, comprising: a replaceable modular component installable in a device, the replaceable modular component rotating in operation in the device; a monitor unit associated with the replaceable modular component, the monitor unit being at least one of integral to, mounted on and located within the replaceable modular component; a connection from the monitor unit to a single wire interface on an external surface of the replaceable modular component; and a single wire link between the single wire interface on the external surface of the replaceable modular component and the device within which the replaceable modular component is installed, the single wire link being usable to transfer at least one of data and a power signal data between the monitor unit associated with the replaceable modular component and the device, wherein the single wire interface is at least one of a single point on a rotational axis of the replaceable modular component, a circular ring on a rotating end of the replaceable modular component, or a circumferential band around a rotating body of the replaceable modular component.