A communications controller may be programmed to store an identification
code (identification data string) for a produce device in a non-volatile
read/write memory, e.g., an electrically erasable programmable read only
memory (EEPROM), FLASH memory, etc. The identification string may be
generic or unique for the device and may be programmed before, during or
after manufacture of the device. In addition, the identification string
may be reprogrammed whenever a change is made to the device, e.g., after
an upgrade.
