УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ КОМПЛЕКСНОГО ОЦЕНИВАНИЯ УРОВНЯ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНО-ДОЛЖНОСТНОЙ ПОДГОТОВКИ ОФИЦЕРОВ-АРТИЛЛЕРИСТОВ ТАКТИЧЕСКОГО ЗВЕНА И ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ИХ РЕЙТИНГА В ЕДИНОЙ КОМПЛЕКСНОЙ ТАКТИЧЕСКОЙ ЗАДАЧЕ

Устройство относится к вычислительной технике и может быть использовано для комплексного оценивания профессионально-должностной подготовки офицеров-артиллеристов тактического звена и определения их рейтинга в единой комплексной тактической задаче.Заявителю не известны аналоги и прототипы устройства, имеющие схожее целевое предназначение.Цель предполагаемой полезной модели - создание устройства, позволяющего решать задачи по оцениванию профессионально-должностной подготовки офицеров-артиллеристов тактического звена и определения их рейтинга в единой комплексной тактической задаче.Представленная цель достигается тем, что в устройстве для комплексного оценивания профессионально-должностной подготовки офицеров-артиллеристов тактического звена и определения их рейтинга в единой комплексной тактической задаче имеется: блок управления, четыре блока умножения, два блока сложения, один блок вычитания и один блок деления.Применение предлагаемого устройства позволит избежать рутинной вычислительной ...

ТОРГОВО-РАЗВЛЕКАТЕЛЬНЫЙ АВТОМАТ С ВРАЩАЮЩЕЙСЯ ВЕРТИКАЛЬНОЙ ПЛАТФОРМОЙ

Полезная модель относится к торговым, игровым и развлекательным автоматам. Сущность полезной модели заключается в обеспечении торгово-развлекательного автомата, который содержит корпус, выполненный с по меньшей мере одним светопрозрачным окном, пульт управления и средство перемещения игровых предметов, выполненное с возможностью перемещения игровых предметов в соответствии с командами пользователя, полученными с пульта управления. Полезная модель отличается от прототипа и иных аналогов тем, что дополнительно содержит контейнер игровых предметов, а также тем, что средство перемещения игровых предметов выполнено в виде платформы, размещенной преимущественно вертикально и выполненной с возможностью вращения вокруг своей оси в соответствии с командами пользователя, полученными с пульта управления, причем платформа выполнена с возможностью перемещения игровых предметов из контейнера игровых предметов к окну выдачи игровых предметов, и, кроме того, на платформе имеются один или более барьеров ...

Терминал для продажи и аренды внешних аккумуляторов мобильных устройств

Предлагаемое изобретение относится к автоматизированным системам торговли товарами и предоставления услуг, в частности продаже, аренде, зарядке и утилизации внешних аккумуляторов мобильных устройств. Требуемый технический результат заключается в расширении арсенала технических средств, которые могут быть использованы при предоставлении сервисных услуг, путем расширения функциональных возможностей устройства продажи и зарядки аккумуляторов внешних устройств за счет обеспечения возможности автоматизированной сдачи аккумуляторов в аренду (прокат), достигается в устройстве, содержащем средства выдачи и приема внешних аккумуляторов мобильных устройств, а также размещенные в терминале информационный дисплей, средства оплаты услуг и управляющий контроллер, соединенный с информационным дисплеем и средствами оплаты услуг, причем средства выдачи и приема внешних аккумуляторов мобильных устройств выполнены в виде ячеек для аккумуляторов, которые размещены внутри корпуса терминала, соединены по цепям ...

Benutzungstarif für vielfache elektronische Testmöglichkeiten

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Bewerten der Gebühren für die Benutzung eines Fahrzeugs

Coin operated hair straightening device

Battery charging equipment

... 1,146,563. Battery charging systems. INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ELECTRIC CORP. 17 March, 1967 [18 March, 1966], No. 12672/67. Heading H2H. Self-service battery charging apparatus of the type in which the customer inserts one or more coins to determine the charging time, comprises a conventional fixed polarity charging unit I and a coin-operated control device 2 which includes a run-down clock 4 and means to detect the polarity of the connected battery 3 and to operate change-over switches accordingly so that the battery is correctly connected to the charger 1. The battery polarity is detected by the circuit comprising relays K2, K3, diodes 10, 11 and a current-limiting non- linear resistor 9, the relays K2, K3 respectively controlling contacts K21, K22, K23 and K31, K32, K33. Connection of the battery 3 to terminals 12, 13 causes actuation of the appropriate relay and connection of the battery to the charger terminals 14, 15 through a high resistance 8 which permits only negligible charging ...

Vehicle service cabinet

A vehicle service cabinet contains tools, supplies and facilities for the servicing and maintenance of motor vehicles. A selection of these may be purchased from a vending machine inside the cabinet. The cabinet has a door 2, 3 which may be opened to gain access to the tools, supplies and facilities and to the vending machine only by the insertion of both a code card and a preset amount of money. The door may be closed and the code card returned only when any tools and facilities have been returned to their allotted places inside the cabinet. ...

Installation of automatic workshops.

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR EVALUATING THE FEES FOR THE USE OF A VEHICLE

WERKSTATTANLAGE MIT SELBSTBEDIENUNG

WORKSHOP PLANT WITH SELF-SERVICE

With a Münzkassiereinrichtung provided parking lot loading installation furnished for self-service

Anchoring system for bicycles

Disclosed is an anchoring system for electric bicycles which comprises: a first module (1) intended to be installed on the base (3) of a station for anchoring and recharging electric bicycles; and a second module (2) complementary to the first module (1) and intended to be installed on an electric bicycle. The system enables anchoring, recharging of the battery, and activation of an alarm when an attempt to steal the bicycle is detected. The system comprises, in both modules, electrical charging connections and data transmission elements which make contact with each other when the bicycle is anchored to the base of the station.

DEVICE FOR THE MANAGEMENT, INSERTION AND/OR WITHDRAWAL OF VALUABLES

Device for the management, insertion and/or withdrawal of valuables, in particular money, with a device housing (17) and a printer (14, 24), characterized by the printer (14, 24) being located in a closed printer housing separated from the device housing (17) and the printer being located within the device in such a manner that it is accessible without opening the entire device.

DEPTH CONTROL DEVICE FOR USE WHILE FISHING

VEHICLE ANTENNA PANE FOR A TOLL PAYMENT SYSTEM

The invention relates to a vehicle antenna disc (100) for operating a toll payment system, at least comprising: a disc (1); a first receiver (10) for receiving a first signal (S1) from a toll booth transmitter (31); a signal converter (5) for converting the first signal (S1) into a second signal (S2) and for converting a third signal (S3) into a fourth signal (S4); a second transmitter (21) for transmitting the second signal (S2) to a mobile radio device (6); a second receiver (20) for receiving the third signal (S3) from the mobile radio device (6); a first transmitter (11) for transmitting the fourth signal (S4) to a toll booth receiver (30), wherein the receiver (10, 20) and the transmitter (11, 21) are designed for receiving and transmitting short-range radio signals (S1-S4).

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CURRENCY CONVERSION RELATED TO CREDITS REDEEMABLE IN A VARIABLE VALUE TRANSACTION

A system and method of converting currency items to credits that are redeemable in a variable value transaction are disclosed. Converting currency items to credits allows the credits to be used for satisfying an initial balance or a remaining balance of the variable value transaction involving a piece of media content. The conversion may include receiving a unique customer identifier identifying a customer, receiving a unique identifier of the currency items, and determining whether the currency item is valid for being converted to a credit. If the currency item is valid, a conversion ratio of the currency items to credits may be retrieved and a quantity of the credits may be calculated from the currency items, based on the conversion ratio. The quantity of the credits may be issued to the customer in a credits database. Invalid currency items may be rejected for conversion to the credit.

APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY PROCESSING, COOKING AND SELLING NOODLES

The present invention relates to an apparatus for automatically processing, cooking and selling noodles, which is applied to so-called boiled and cooked noodles, such as "wheat vermicelli", "buckwheats" and "Chinese-style vermicelli". The apparatus comprises a reception means for receiving a coin or a fixed medium such as a card from a customer to issue an order reception card; a noodle manufacturing means for forming a noodle substrate into noodle lines in response to the operation of the reception means to deliver it as a unit of one meal; a noodle boiling means for receiving the noodle lines as one meal delivered from the noodle manufacturing means into a first water permeable basket which is moved within a boiling hot water tank to boil it up; a boiled noodle rinsing means for receiving the noodle boiled up by the noodle boiling means into a second water permeable basket which is moved within a processing tank to rinse it; a boiled noodle casting means for casting, dishing-out and receiving ...

Tirelire.

Tirelire automatique.

Schleifautomat.

Selbstkassierender Elektrisierautomat.

Sparvorrichtung an Uhren, Zählern und ähnlichen Apparaten.

Selbstkassierervorrichtung an einem Apparat, der durch Einwurf eines Geldstückes für einen Zeitabschnitt dem Betrieb freigegeben werden soll.

Warenschaustellungseinrichtung.

Sparuhr.

Procédé d'enregistrement sonore d'une carte postale présentant une pellicule dans laquelle est gravé un sillon spiral, dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé et carte postale enregistrée obtenue par ledit procédé

Self-service paint-spraying system esp. for cars - has booth with gates on opposite front sides

The gates of the booth can be opened and closed and the booth contains an electrically operated paint-spraying system and an electrically operated paint-drying unit. A coin-operated device switches on separately the paint-spraying system and the paint-drying unit. A time switch actuated by coin operation starts up and limits the time of the paint-spraying system and paint-drying unit. The time switch switches on the spray system for a first period and then switches it off and switches on the drying unit for a second period and then switches it off. The time switch cannot be started until the required amount has been put into the coin device.

Einrichtung zum Betrieb von Sprudelbadeinsätzen und / oder Inhaliergeräten oder Vakuummassagegeräten

Procédé de commande de la durée d'emploi d'un véhicule, et dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé

Appareil à pré-paiement pour enregistrer sur des supports d'enregistrement des messages phonographiques

Parkplatzladeeinrichtung für Fahrzeugbatterien

Device for supplying energy to electric battery cars and method for operating the device

By plugging in a plug (12) into any mains socket, the battery (15) of a power unit (10) in an electric car can be charged via a transformer (13) and a rectifier (14). In order to calculate cost of the power drain from the socket (2) of a publicly accessible power point (1), the latter has an electronic interrogation device (3) which, by means of a pulse telegram superimposed on the mains voltage, interrogates an electronic acknowledgement device (19) in the unit (10) for reference rating. A yes/no decision logic (6) tests the pulse telegram which comes back in converted form after a function and enables the charging current via a switching element (7). An electric meter (8) supplies charge pulses which are superimposed on the mains voltage and, isolated again are fed to a meter mechanism (18) in the unit (10). The said mechanism (18) can be sealed and read off periodically for the purpose of billing. ...

Vehicle equipped with a blocking device

The vehicle is equipped with a blocking device capable of fulfilling various functions of the vehicle in order to protect the latter against illegal use and against damage. An automatic identification appliance (8, 10) is arranged in the vehicle and is intended to read and check an identification card (7) or a payment means (9), and to release the said blocking device in response to the result of this check. ...

Automated management to tanning equipment.

Mechanism to the gebuhrenpflichtigen receipt of Kehricht.

MECHANISM TO THE CHARGEABLE ONE RECEIPT OF KEHRICHT.

Weighing and transferring device for frozen food

Energy-saving family planning supply self-service distributing device

Car renting method and device, storage medium, electronic equipment, and car

Automat with grinding, in particular for coffee, tea or others

Mill car-collector with coffee or tea

DISPOSITIF ANTI-FRAUDE POUR RETARDER ET REGLER DANS LE TEMPS LE PASSAGE DE CARTES INDIVIDUELLES D'IDENTIFICATION AVEC CONTROLE VISUEL

L'INVENTION CONCERNE LES DISPOSITIFS ANTI-FRAUDE DESTINES A RESERVER, A L'AIDE D'UNE CARTE PERSONNELLE, UN DROIT POUR UNE TRANCHE HORAIRE DETERMINEE, CHOISIE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. L'INVENTION COMPREND UN CERTAIN NOMBRE DE TIROIRS, DETERMINE SELON LA DUREE DES TRANCHES HORAIRES, RETENANT UNE OU DEUX CARTES INDIVIDUELLES, TIROIR DONT L'OUVERTURE DE CHACUN FIXEE DANS LE TEMPS, EST DECLENCHEE, COMME ON LE VOIT SUR LA PLANCHE 1, PAR L'EXCITATION D'UN ELECTRO-AIMANT AUQUEL IL EST RELIE; CETTE EXCITATION ETANT COMMANDEE PAR UNE HORLOGE ELECTRIQUE QUI ENVOIE DES IMPULSIONS ELECTRIQUES A DES INTERVALLES REGLABLES. PARMI LES APPLICATIONS LES PLUS INTERESSANTES DE L'INVENTION, ON PEUT CITER LA RESERVATION DES COURTS PAR LES USAGERS DANS LES CLUBS DE TENNIS.

AUTOMATIC WORKSHOP INSTALLATION

DEVICE ANTI-FRAUDE TO DELAY AND REGULATE IN TIME the PASSAGE OF INDIVIDUAL CHARTS Of IDENTIFICATION WITH VISUAL MONITORING

PUBLIC BARBECUE

Apparatus with prépayement of distribution thepostal ones carrying a sound recording and process of recording of such charts

Coin operated lock for supermarket trolley - requires coin to pivot flap to release push-rod to lift retaining hook for customer operation

MASK VENDING MACHINE HAVING NOTIFICATION FUNCTION OF FINE DUST INFORMATION

The present invention relates to a mask vending machine having a notification function of fine dust information. More particularly, the present invention measures the concentration of fine dust in the air, has a notification function, and provides a mask vending machine at the same time. So, the mask vending machine can be installed in a subway, a building, or an outdoor public place, so that a mask can be easily purchased and worn according to the state of air pollution. The mask vending machine includes a fine dust measuring part, a control part, a display part, and a vending machine. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

TAMPERING DETECTOR AND SYSTEM DISABLER

A vehicle disablement device detects whether it has been tampered with. If the vehicle disablement device determines that it has been tampered with, the vehicle disablement device sends a signal to a tamper disabler. The tamper disabler is then able to disable the vehicle in the same manner in which the vehicle disablement device disables the vehicle. Accordingly, the vehicle may be disabled even when the vehicle disablement device is tampered with.

Information stand with an automated e-mail generation

An information stand (100) with an automated e-mail generation comprising a front (101), a proximity sensor (102), a display (103), an input device (104), a multimedia recorder (105) for recording multimedia content, a mail transmitter (106) and a processor (107). The multimedia content can be a video clip or an audio clip. The processor of the information stand is arranged to perform the following steps: detecting the user (108) in the front of the information stand by means of the proximity sensor; presenting a user instruction on the display in response to the detection of the user by the proximity sensor; prompting the user to confirm the user instruction presented by means of the display on the input device; recording the multimedia content of the user by means of the multimedia recorder in response to the confirmation of the user instruction; prompting the user to enter an e-mail recipient address and an own name; generating an e-mail (109), wherein a body of the E-mail comprises ...

APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO AND USE OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Various prison services are rendered more efficient by providing inmates access to portable electronic devices in a controlled and regulated manner. A dispenser is employed to control and monitor the checking out and return of portable electronic devices and to communicate with such devices during use by inmates to monitor inmate use and ensure the portable electronic devices are only used by inmates as authorized.

ИГРОВОЙ АВТОМАТ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ КОНТЕЙНЕРА ДЛЯ СБОРА ИГРОВЫХ ПРЕДМЕТОВ ДЛЯ ВЫДАЧИ ПРИЗА

Полезная модель относится к торговым, игровым и развлекательным автоматам. Сущность полезной модели заключается в обеспечении игрового автомата, который содержит корпус, выполненный с по меньшей мере одним светопрозрачным окном, пульт управления, подвижный механизм захвата игровых предметов, выполненный с возможностью перемещения внутри корпуса в соответствии с командами пользователя, полученными с пульта управления. Полезная модель отличается от прототипа и иных аналогов тем, что внутри корпуса также имеется платформа для размещения игровых предметов, а игровой автомат дополнительно снабжен бункером для хранения призов и устройством подачи приза из бункера призов к окну выдачи, причем внутри корпуса также размещается контейнер для приема игровых предметов, который имеет окно для приема игровых предметов, при этом контейнер расположен над платформой так, чтобы обеспечить возможность перемещения игровых предметов механизмом захвата с платформы внутрь контейнера, а также снабжен детектором игровых предметов, причем устройство подачи приза выполнено с возможностью подачи приза из бункера призов к окну выдачи при обнаружении детектором предопределенного количества игровых предметов в контейнере. Технический результат полезной модели заключается в повышении функциональных возможностей игрового автомата, в том числе за счет создания дополнительного барьера сложности и разделения игровых предметов от призов. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 178 836 U1 (51) МПК A63F 9/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A63F 9/00 (2006.01); G07F 17/00 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017143157, 11.12.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Шерстюк Константин Юрьевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 19.04.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 1652529 U1, 10.06.2016. US 20090191931 A1, 30.07.2009. US 8579733 B2, 12.11.2013. (45) Опубликовано: 19.04.2018 Бюл. ...

VORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUM BEWERTEN DER GEBÜHREN FÜR DIE BENUZUNG EINES FAHRZEUGS

Sauerstoff-Atmungsautomat

Improvements in the actuating mechanism of coin freed automatic machines

... 227,541. Black, H. D. Oct. 22, 1923. Motor mechanism; coin action, Weight and multiple-coin. - In coinfreed delivery or amusement machines of the kind in which the actuating movement is effected by a spring motor, wound by mechanism actuated by a lever moved through a predetermined arc, the said mechanism being released after the insertion of a coin or coins into the machine and prior to the functioning of the latter, the spring motor b, Fig. 4, is wound after prepayment by turning through a predetermined are a lever handle. on a shaft k which has an arm h permanently connected by a link j to an arm e provided with a driving pawl f engaging a ratchet wheel f<1> on the winding shaft b<4> of the motor. The arm h is normally blocked by a detent n pressed by a spring n<2> against an extension o of the arm. A coin ineerted through a shoot p tilts by weight a lever g which in turn depresses an escapement lever r having two teeth r<2>, r<3>, the tooth r<3> engaging a tooth s on a segmental plate ...

Improvements in devices for heating curling irons

... 301,866. R÷hsler, F. Dec. 7, 1927, [Convention date]. Resistances furnaces. -A coin-freed device for heating curling irons comprises a number of electric heating coils 2 arranged in a casing 1, each having a switch 3 for automatically breaking the heating circuit when the desired temperature is reached. The insertion of a coin allows a flap or slide 4 to be moved aside so that the curling iron can be placed in the coil, the iron completing the circuit through two spring contacts 5, 5<1>. A small signal lamp 6, connected in shunt with each coil, is extinguished, when the switch 3 breaks the circuit. The coin may be arranged to close the circuit itself or to release a switch. The switch 5, 5<1> may be arranged to co-operate with the end of the curling iron.

Improvements in or relating to Coin-freed Electric Alarm Bells.

... 8827. Grath, J., and Drexler, H. April 12. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Bell signalling-systems.-Street-door bells, and particularly the night bells of doctors, chemists, &c., are adapted to be rung only after the insertion of a coin, and means are provided whereby the ringing may be stopped by an inmate or by the opening of the door. The coin inserted in a slot 18 falls on to the pan 6 of a counterweighted lever 5, thereby tilting the lever into the position shown in dotted lines and closing a gap 2, 3 in the circuit C of the bell 17, the circuit being completed by pressing a push 1. The coin falls off the pan into a money-box 10 but the lever is retained by the engagement of its notched extremity with a catch 14 on the counterweighted armature 8 of an electromagnet 11. The circuit C' of the electro-magnet is closed to break the bell circuit by pressing a push 15, or, alternatively, by the opening of the door.

APPARATUS FOR ENABLING THE USE OF MACHINES FOR PROVIDING SERVICES OR GOODS

... 1457447 Token-controlled machine AGENCE NATIONALE DE VALORISATION DE LA RECHERCHE ANVAR 11 Dec 1973 [11 Dec 1972] 57429/73 Headings G4V and G4T To use a machine, a token (Fig. 6) having a peripheral array of tongues 49, 50 is inserted into a device controlled by the machine, and during the period of use the token is incrementally rotated, e.g. by a time-responsive drive, to bring a succession of the tongues into line with a reciprocating knife, which severs such tongues, so that at the end of the hire period, when the token is ejected from the device, it carries n fewer tongues, n being proportional to cost of use of the machine, e.g. the period of hire. The machine may be a car, a motor boat or a goods (e.g. petrol) dispensing machine. The embodiment described is for use with a hire car. Tongues 49 alternate with tongues 50 around the periphery of the disc token and are of lesser thickness than tongues 50, Fig. 7 (not shown). The resulting alternating level of tongue opacity is sensed ...

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR EVALUATING THE FEES FOR THE BENUZUNG OF A VEHICLE

Münzautomat to the expenditure of postcards with a sound recording

An electronic gaming machine and gaming method

Abstract The present invention provides an electronic gaming machine (1) having an electronic game controller (4) and a display (7) where game symbols (8) are arranged in an (10) array of predetermined groups (11), at least one of said groups displaying at least one special symbol (18) in a first play of said game and a subsequent play. In the first play, the electronic game controller selects a first group to display said at least one special symbol and in the subsequent play, the electronic game controller selects a different group to the first group to display said at least one special symbol. A gaming method is also provided. Figure 5 11a 11b 11c 11d 11e 8 -18 Press Rules Button to view Game Rules 8 , CREDIT --- BET FWINig. 9,75 250 7100 1100 $97.50 $2.50]$10 RDT Fig. 5 ...

CONTROL CLUTCH FOR A COIN-OPERATED TIMER MECHANISM

ACCUMULATING CONTROL CLUTCH MECHANISM An accumulating control clutch mechanism responsive to reciprocation of the coin slide of a coin receiving mechanism. The control clutch is arranged such that the shaft of a timer mechanism associated therewith is rotated unidirectionally to start the timer in response to a predetermined desired number of reciprocation movements of the coin slide. By this accumulating control clutch mechanism there is provided a means for changing a single slide reciprocation operation to start the timer mechanism to a multiple slide reciprocation operation without changing the coin receiving mechanism.

DEVICE FOR THE MANAGEMENT, INSERTION AND/OR WITHDRAWAL OF VALUABLES

The invention relates to a device for managing, receiving, and/or dispensing objects of value, particularly money, having a device housing (17) and a printer (14, 24). The device is characterized in that the printer (14, 24) is in a printer chamber which is closed off from the device housing (17). Additionally, the printer is arranged in the device in such a manner that said printer can be accessed without opening the entire device.

AUXILIARY STORAGE BATTERY AND DEVICE FOR ROLLED STOCK AUXILIARY STORAGE BATTERIES

Self-help processing terminal for public government affairs

Candle with gas, automatic lighting

Device limiting the operation of an apparatus of photocopy by introduction of a coin or token

DEPOSIT-RETAINING DEVICE.

AUTOMATIC DISTRIBUTOR RECUPERATOR OF VIDEO CASSETTES, AUDIO CASSETTES, DATA-PROCESSING CASSETTES, DATA-PROCESSING FLOPPY DISCS

Device for management of electrical supply to electric vehicle recharging stations

L'invention concerne un dispositif pour l'alimentation en énergie électrique en libre service d'une charge, à partir d'une borne d'alimentation (1), comportant des moyens d'identification (16) de caractéristiques spécifiques, des moyens de commande (17) en fonction des caractéristiques spécifiques identifiées, de la mise en fonctionnement de la borne d'alimentation (1), des premiers moyens de gestion de la quantité d'énergie électrique à distribuer, les premiers moyens de gestion étant dans borne d'alimentation (1), les caractéristiques spécifiques comprenant des données sur l'utilisateur, et les moyens de commande (17) et les moyens d'identification (16) étant reliés à la borne (1) par une liaison sans fil (18), les moyens de commande (17) étant aptes à commander les premiers moyens de gestion en fonction des caractéristiques spécifiques identifiées, de manière à gérer la quantité d'énergie fournie à la charge.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RECHARGING OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

SERVICE FRAMEWORK WITH CONTROLLED ACCESS.

Device of sale to terms by payment with tokens, in particular for apparatuses electric household appliances

APPARATUS FOR ENABLING THE USE OF MACHINES FOR PROVIDING SERVICES OR GOODS

Deposit-taking device

Automatic distributer and retriever of video cassettes, audio cassettes, computer cassettes, computer floppy discs

Electrical energy distribution device for supplying electricity e.g. to electric vehicle recharging point

Le dispositif de distribution comporte une partie fixe (1) connectée à un réseau de distribution (6) d'énergie électrique et une partie mobile (2) reliée par l'intermédiaire d'un dispositif (13) de raccordement à une prise de sortie (8) de la partie fixe. Le dispositif de raccordement comporte un dispositif de configuration (14) pouvant fournir des informations de données de payement et/ou des informations de calibration. Une unité de traitement (9) de la partie fixe (1) reçoit les informations du dispositif de configuration et fournit à un dispositif (5) de contrôle et de protection un signal (S) représentatif d'une durée de fermeture, le dispositif de configuration (14) comporte avantageusement un circuit numérique à mémoire pouvant être lu et écrit par l'unité de traitement.

CONSUMER OPERATED KIOSK-BASED MARKETPLACE SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Consumer operated kiosks for coin counting and/or providing various products and services are described herein. In various embodiments, the kiosks can provide the consumer with the ability to review and select various favorite options for utilizing coin value and other forms of value and to sort same. Other embodiments provide the ability for the user log in to a social networking website to share and compare their experiences on the kiosk with others via the social network.

METHOD AND CIRCUIT FOR TAKING ELECTRICITY FROM AUDIO INTERFACE OF AUDIO EQUIPMENT

A method for taking electricity from an audio interface of audio equipment. A capacitor (1) is connected in parallel with an output end of an audio electricity taking circuit; the capacitor is charged, and then power is supplied to a payment terminal; and a deal by the payment terminal corresponds to a charging process. According to the method, the dynamic power consumption of the conventional electricity taking circuit is reduced; the electricity taking efficiency is improved; the long-term use of a battery can be ensured; moreover, the application compatibility of the payment terminal with different audio equipment is enhanced.

Methods and apparatus for inputting messages, including advertisements, to a vehicle

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for inputting messages and other infotion, such as advertisements, to a vehicle while the vehicle is coupled to a local station, such as a recharging station or a refueling station. The messages can be selected in accordance with information received from the vehicle, including information that selectively identifies one, some, or all of: (a) a characteristic of an occupant of the vehicle (e.g., name, account number, address, etc.); (b) a characteristic of the vehicle (e.g., make, model, year, class, registration number, marker number, odometer reading, owner, etc.); (c) a destination of the vehicle (entered through a data entry console and optionally stored within a vehicle memory); and (d) any other characteristic of interest.

Disposable cellular telephone with system of operation

A telecommunications system incorporates individual station instruments simplified by disposable wireless instruments, pushbutton and coded dialing, prepaid airtime usage with simple accounting required, all enabled by cooperative system operation including supporting central equipment. Wireless operation of the central equipment involves a multiple port wireless platform along with other units for interfacing with a multitude of mobile station instruments simultaneously. Calling capabilities with two-way communication bridging through the public switched telephone network. Message capability, emergency abort to an operator and/or 911 station and security features supplement the basic system. With prior art prepaid and disposable telephone technology, there is not a workable system in place. This invention addresses those issues. There is a preconceived account for which phones would be programmed through along with a specific time allotment and a sub-account number code utilizing a predetermined ...

Pay-per-use access to multiple electronic test capabilities

A system and method for testing an electronic circuit is disclosed. The system includes a circuit board test platform having multiple electronic test capabilities, and a pay-per-use module that is coupled to the circuit board test platform. The pay-per-use module is adapted for monitoring use of the multiple electronic test capabilities of the circuit board test platform, and for debiting a number of usage credits from a usage credit pool based on the use of the multiple electronic test capabilities.

An article renting machine

АНТЕННАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА ДЛЯ СИСТЕМЫ ОПЛАТЫ ДОРОЖНЫХ СБОРОВ

Изобретение относится к антенной панели транспортного средства для работы системы оплаты дорожных сборов. Антенная панель транспортного средства для системы оплаты дорожных сборов включает в себя панель, первый приемник для приема первого сигнала от передатчика, преобразователь сигналов для преобразования первого сигнала во второй сигнал и для преобразования третьего сигнала в четвертый сигнал, второй передатчик для передачи второго сигнала на устройство мобильной радиосвязи, второй приемник для приема третьего сигнала от устройства мобильной радиосвязи, первый передатчик для передачи четвертого сигнала на приемник пункта взимания платы. Система оплаты дорожных сборов включает в себя антенную панель, передатчик, приемник и устройство мобильной радиосвязи, причем устройство мобильной радиосвязи передает в качестве третьего сигнала сигнал ʺоплаченоʺ на второй приемник, когда процесс оплаты был выполнен. Достигается моментальная оплата на разных пунктах взимания платы. 4 н. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, ...

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Computer-aided central control system for sunbeds

The invention is primarily used for controlling sunbeds in solaria. Available central control systems for sunbeds exclusively accept DM 5-pieces and in-house debit cards or customer cards and have a display indicator for the tan times on the customer side. The invention for which a patent application is made is based on the problem of improving and widening the functionality of the available central control system. This has been solved in Patent Claims 1 to 3. A central computer, a colour monitor, a controller, a magnetic card reader, two coin testers and the necessary software are integrated into the central control system. By this means, the customer obtains a visualised guide in the use of the solarium and, apart from payment by coins, can use all commercially available credit cards and debit cards for paying the fee. For the owner of the solarium, a complete evaluation of all data about the firm has been integrated for the first time. In addition, the invention controls all technical ...

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Refuse collection and compaction unit

A garbage disposal unit is in the form of a cylinder (1) which includes a facility for compacting the refuse. The cylinder has an entry flap (10) at the top for insertion of the refuse. This then falls to the base (5) and is compacted by a tapered roller (4) which projects radially from a shaft (8). The shaft projects from a motor mounted vertically in the cylinder. The shaft can be raised (6) to accommodate the build-up in compacted material. The material can be extracted through an access point in the base (14).

Apparatus and method for enabling a transfer of data

BANK NOTE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF COUNTING BANK NOTES IN THE APPARATUS

... 1468628 Rest room complex R REZAZEDEH 23 Sept 1975 [26 Sept 1974] 38979/75 Heading E1A [Also in Division G4] A rest room complex consists of a plurality of compartments 10 connected to a central control unit 41. Each compartment is made from two side panels, a front end panel, a rear end panel, a ceiling panel and a floor panel. These are held together by tangs on one edge of a panel fitting into slots in an adjacent panel with bolts holding the panels so positioned. Furniture as required is placed in the compartments. Inside the compartment there is a ceiling light 22, a fan 23, a warning lamp 21 and a loud speaker 20. The door 18 is maintained locked by a coin operated lock and timer unit 19. This unit accepts coins from outside the compartment to per- mit entry thereto and also accepts coins from inside the compartment which set a clock relative to the coinage inserted. There are limit switches in the floor panel of the compartment to detect the presence of an occupant. Control unit ...

HARMONOGRAPH

... 1,262,215. Coin operated harmonographs. T. E. WULF. 16 April, 1970 [21 April, 1969], No. 18324/70. Heading G4V. [Also in Division B6] A coin operated harmonograph wherein a pen 72 traces the movement of a harmonically swinging platform 50 comprises an arm 74 which may be lowered by gravity to the solid line position shown on energization of a solenoid 89 for a period governed by a cam 105 and switch 104 in response to insertion of a coin into coin acceptreject mechanism 92 including magnets to reject ferrous, material, sizing gates and a weighing station (all not shown). The arm is in two parts 74-1, 74-2 interconnected either by a spring 118 or in a modification (Figs. 8, 9, not shown) by a magnetic connection to prevent use of the harmonograph without paying by rendering the arm part 74-1 unstable if lowered by force.

Modular vending machine and cartridge system

A refillable vend module includes at least one canister configured to contain an ingredient for a beverage, and a connecting mechanism configured to slidably connect to any one of a plurality of modular vend spaces in a vending machine. In some embodiments, the at least one canister comprises a poka-yoke refill connection configured to couple an ingredient cartridge to the canister, where the poka-yoke refill connection matches a type of the canister to a type of the ingredient cartridge. A vending machine includes a plurality of modular vend spaces and a plurality of refillable vend modules.

Apparatus for Dispensing and Detecting Solid Pharmaceutical Articles and Related Methods of Operation

A method for dispensing and detecting solid pharmaceutical articles includes: forcing an article through a dispensing channel and past a sensor configured and positioned to detect the article passing through the dispensing channel, wherein the article includes one of the solid pharmaceutical articles; generating a detection signal using the sensor responsive to the article passing through the dispensing channel, wherein the detection signal indicates a time that the article takes to traverse the sensor; and determining whether the article is a complete article or an article fragment responsive to a comparison of the time indicated by the detection signal and an article fragment travel time representing an expected travel time for a complete article to traverse the sensor that is determined independent of physical attributes of the solid pharmaceutical articles.

Computer-Implemented System And Method For Managing Motor Vehicle Parking Reservatons

A computer-implemented system and method for managing motor vehicle parking reservations is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces are managed through a server. Smart parking devices physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. Vehicle occupancy sensors physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. Parking availability indicators associated with the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. A motorist reserves a parking space. A reservation request for the parking space is accepted. The request is granted if available over any other reservations. Occupancy of the requested parking space is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor. The motorist's or the motor vehicle's identity are verified against the reservation through the nearest smart parking device. Parking availability is indicated through the nearest parking availability indicator based upon the current time, any motor vehicle occupancy, applicable parking regulations, or any unfulfilled reservations for the parking space.

Computer-Implemented System And Method For Offering Residential Parking Reservations

A computer-implemented system and method for providing recurring residential parking reservations is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces located in a residential area are managed through a server. Smart parking devices, vehicle occupancy sensors, and parking availability indicators are interfaced to the server. Use of the parking spaces by a resident is reserved on a recurring basis throughout a subscription period. A parking reservation, including recurring times and dates, is requested. The request is granted provided the parking space is available over any other reservations stored in the server. Use of the reserved parking space is managed throughout the subscription period. Occupancy of the requested parking space is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor. A motorist's identity is verified through the nearest smart parking device. The use of the reserved parking space is denied if not by the resident and parking non-availability is indicated during each recurring time and date.

Random access and random load dispensing unit

The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins.

Medicine dispensing system and medicine dispensing device

There is provided a medicine dispensing system configured such that a medicine dispensing device includes a sub unit having a function to dispense medicine that is connected to a medicine dispensing device that includes a main unit having a function of packing medicines. There is also provided a medicine dispensing device that can be appropriately integrated with such a medicine dispensing system. The medicine dispensing system includes, in some embodiments a main unit, a sub unit and a transfer device connecting the main unit and the sub unit. The medicine dispensing system transfers the medicine dispensed in the sub unit to the main unit by means of a transfer device and dispenses the medicine at a medicine packing part together with the medicine dispensed from a main storage part in the main unit.

Automated retrieval and delivery of medications

This invention relates to a process and a device for automatically delivering and retrieving singular medication from a plurality of containers or product blister packages, storing and recording medication transactions for each patient, and the crushing of designated medications. This invention also relates to medication control, delivery, consumption verification and monitoring within institutional entities.

Method and Device for Identifying an Electric Vehicle to a Billing Centre

Method, device and system for charging electric vehicles. Carrying out 28 on the vehicle side a charging process at a charging station, emitting 30 on the vehicle side an item of information about the charging process and receiving 24 on the vehicle side a current contract key after the emission on the vehicle side of the information about the charging process are proposed for identifying an electric vehicle to a billing centre.

Computer controlled and monitored medical storage system

A system is disclosed for monitoring and controlling a refrigerated medical storage unit. The system may include a control station. The control station may receive temperature information from the refrigerated medical storage unit and may cause at least a portion of the temperature information to be stored. The control station may determine whether the temperature is outside a predefined range and may causes an alarm to be generated when the temperature is outside the predefined range. The control station may receive user authentication information from a user, and upon verification of the user authentication information, send unlock instructions to the refrigerated medical storage unit.

Medicine management apparatus and method of controlling medicine management apparatus

A medicine management apparatus includes: a medicine storage ( 11 ); a tag detection unit ( 14 ) which detects (i) worker information for identifying a worker and a work position of the worker and (ii) worker information and a work position of a worker who is present in the first work area and worker information and a work position of a worker who is present in the second work area; a management unit ( 22 ) which determines, based on a result of the detection performed by the tag detection unit ( 14 ), whether or not an unlocking condition is satisfied, which is (i) plural workers who are authorized to use the medicine storage ( 11 ) are present in an area that is a combination of the first work area and the second work area and (ii) at least one of the workers is present in the first work area, in the state where the medicine storage ( 11 ) is locked, and a lock unit ( 13 ) which sets the medicine storage ( 11 ) to a state which allows the medicine storage to be unlocked, when it is determined, by the management unit ( 22 ), that the unlocking condition is satisfied.

Apparatus, Method, Device And Computer Program Product For Audibly Communicating Medicine Identity, Dosage And Intake Instruction

A system for identifying medication in the form of pills, capsules or tablets, and communicating medicine dosage and intake instructions to a user, Utilizing Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID) and optical recognition technology. The RFID is performed by labeling a medicine container with a tag containing a unique identifier, associating the unique identifier with an audio file comprising instructions related to medicine usage, and delivering the audio file to an electromagnetic wave-enabled device. A wireless device, such as a mobile telephone or PDA, via a service, plays an audio and/or vibrational file associated with the unique identifier when the RFID tag is read by the device. The mobile device has a camera therein and is operable to capture an image of the pill, capsule or tablet and, via execution of optical recognition software, identify the pill, tablet or capsule, and verify the identity thereof.

Ice and chilled water producing and dispensing machine

An ice producing and dispensing machine for delivering ice on demand to a consumer with a housing containing an ice maker having a discharge outlet for discharging ice. An ice bin is disposed below the ice maker having an open top for receiving ice from the ice maker and a bottom opening for discharging ice therefrom; a substantially vertical tube in communication with the bottom opening for receiving discharged ice with an auger or the like in the tube for driving the ice directly vertically in the tube; and a discharge opening in communication with the tube for conveying the ice to the discharge outlet either in a bag or as free ice cubes. Melted water and ice chips from the ice production are recycled and used to cool the water that is fed to the ice maker.

Self-aligning modular latch

A container is disclosed that has a housing and a lid. The lid has a planar portion and a latch that is freely movable parallel to the planar portion of the lid. The latch has a retention feature and a first reference surface that is perpendicular to the planar portion of the lid. There is a latch mechanism coupled to the housing that has an engagement element configured to engage the retention feature of the latch and a first alignment feature having a first alignment surface. The first alignment feature is configured to laterally displace the latch in a first direction such that the first reference surface aligns with the first alignment surface when the lid is brought together with the housing with the fastener laterally displaced away from the engagement element in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction.

Medication dispensing cart

Embodiments of the invention provide medication dispensing carts and methods. The medication dispensing carts may include a base having wheels that allow the carts to be transported within a facility, a computing device configured to receive input from a user, a display device communicatively coupled with the computing device for displaying information to the user, a post that couples the display device with the base, and a plurality of cassettes that have one or more bins within which medical supplies are stored. The plurality of cassettes may be coupled with the post and the post may include a plurality of communication ports that communicatively couple one or more of the cassettes with the computing device to perform or provide various functions.

Result-based Payment Method and System

The invention is a method and system for providing compensation for services based on the results achieved using these services. Users or their sponsors deposit value to obtain a certain amount of credits and are then granted free access to the service. The system identifies areas the user is struggling with, and provides a personalized practice cycle. Progress is monitored and tracked. User behavior influences customized intervention until the desired and pre-defined result has been achieved. This outcome or result is measured via pre-defined indicators. Once a result has been achieved, the task is removed from the practice cycle, the result is registered, and a learning credit is deducted from the deposit as compensation.

Vending Machine For Rental Services

System for renting a cellphone, ipad or other electronic device for temporary use. Plurality of cellphones, ipads or other electronic devices are categorized and barcoded. A vending machine that receives a credit card information and request to rent one of the cellphones/ipads or other electronic devices from a user, releases the cellphone/ipad or other electronic device to a bar code reader which send the barcode information to a central processing unit that creates a user account and associates it with the credit card information and initiates timer. The timer is stopped when the same barcode is received by the processing unit and the user account is retrieved, then the credit card is charged with a calculated usage by the central processing unit. A rented cellphone, ipad or other electronic device may be authorized to access a remote central server for multimedia content.

Medicine collecting system and cart

A medicine collecting system ( 11 ) includes a cart ( 14 ) having a plurality of housing units ( 23 ) that each house a tray ( 12 ), and a dispenser ( 13 ) that dispenses a first medicine to the tray housed in each housing unit of the cart ( 14 ) according to prescription information that indicates the type of a medicine to be dispensed to each tray and the number of the medicines and is set for each tray. A memory unit ( 28 ) of the system ( 11 ) stores, for each tray, the prescription information with housing unit identification information that identifies the housing unit housing the tray to which the first medicine is dispensed by the dispenser ( 13 ), in association with one another. The system ( 11 ) includes a medicine rack processing unit ( 33 ) that identifies the prescription information containing information on a second medicine to be supplied to each tray after dispensing of the first medicine and determines the housing unit identification information corresponding to the identified prescription information, and an LED ( 26 ) that presents information that identifies the housing unit ( 23 ) indicated by the housing unit identification information.

Medication dispensing cabinet systems and methods

A medication dispensing cabinet provides controlled access to medications and supplies stored in it. The cabinet may include at least one lockable storage compartment, and a controller that controls access to the at least one lockable storage compartment. The cabinet may include multiple printers integrated into the cabinet. The cabinet may include a camera operably coupled to the controller. The cabinet may include a set of cabinet electronics, and a power distribution and communications circuit board. The cabinet may include a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, wherein the controller conditions access to the at least one lockable storage compartment on receipt of information from the RFID reader. Data may be stored in the controller according to an implementation of RAID technology. The controller may include multiple electronic communications network interfaces, and may include an out of band network communication channel. A dispensing cabinet may facilitate printing of labels for medications.

Medicine packaging apparatus and method of packaging medicine

There is provided a medicine packaging method, which is capable of rapidly coping with errors occurring during processes. The medicine packaging method includes the following steps: a medicine supplying step for supplying a relevant medicine according to a prescription data; a medicine standby step for allowing the supplied medicine to temporarily stand by; a medicine detecting step for detecting the standing by medicine; a printing step for printing a packaging paper when the medicine based on the prescription data is detected; a conveying step for conveying the packaging paper; and a packaging step for supplying the temporarily standing by medicine to a printed portion of the packaging paper and packaging the medicine. The steps are performed in sequence.

Automated transaction machine

An automated retail terminal in which a plurality of goods and/or services are provided in an integrated system. The integrated system generally avoids duplicating hardware or functions in the course of delivering the goods or services offered, so for example in a combination ATM and Internet kiosk the same credit card or smart card reader is used for both the ATM and the Internet kiosk functions, the same control screen activates the ATM functions and the Internet functions, and etc.

Medicine filling device

Provided is a medicine filling device for filling empty vials of different shapes and sizes with medicine without having to replace any members or to perform any special operations. More Specifically, the medicine filling device is provided with: a first transfer means to transfer an empty vial B stored within a stocker while the vial B is positioned on a side; a vial lifter (second transfer means) to hold the transferred vial B in an upright position and to move said vial B towards a medicine filling unit; and a vial orientation detection means to detect the orientation of the vial B which was removed from the stocker by the first transfer means. The first transfer means is provided with a reversal mechanism and the vial B is supplied to the vial lifter from the first transfer means while the bottom of the vial B faces a vial guiding means.

Stock Supply Based Modifiable Selection System and Method for Ingestible Material Preparation System and Method

A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial preparation of the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the selection of the at least one candidate ingestible product as the at least one selected ingestible product via the electronically enabled input in response to the electronically outputted one or more selection menus and prior to preparation of the one or more selected ingestible products for ingestion by the particular individual living being of the selected ingestible products, the at least partial preparation of the one or more selected ingestible products occurring within a vicinity of the electronically outputting of the electronically outputted one or more selection menus. In addition, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Refuse intelligence acquisition system and method for ingestible product preparation system and method

Electronically directing control at least in part of acquisition of refuse intelligence including information related to one or more discarded portions of at least one of the one or more selected ingestible products discarded by the particular individual subsequent to ingestion by the particular individual living being of one or more other ingested portions of the at least one of the one or more selected ingestible products within a second vicinity of the electronically outputting of the electronically generated one or more selection menus. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Substance control system and method for dispensing systems

A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically receiving status information regarding a particular ingestible material portion as related to a first engagement of an automated dispensing system with at least one manufacture, the first engagement occurring during a first condition including the at least one manufacture being united with the particular ingestible material portion, the first engagement to facilitate access by the automated dispensing system to the particular ingestible material portion for dispensing of the particular ingestible material portion, the electronically receiving status information to receive status information influenced by whether any disengagements of the automated dispensing system from the at least one manufacture occur during the first condition prior to the first engagement, the at least one manufacture arranged to inhibit access to the particular ingestible material portion prior to any engagements of the automated dispensing system with the at least one manufacture during the first condition and arranged to inhibit access to the particular ingestible material portion by other than the automated dispensing system during engagement of the automated dispensing system with the at least one manufacture during the first condition; and electronically outputting selection information associated with the particular ingestible material portion including information related to the received status information regarding the particular ingestible material portion and associated with ingestible material other than that associated with the particular ingestible material portion subsequent to electronically receiving the status information regarding the particular ingestible material portion. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Treatment system and method for ingestible product dispensing system and method

A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing at least one second automated treatment occurrence of the at least one automated device to treat at least a portion of the automated ingestible product dispensing equipment other than removing material from the automated ingestible product preparation equipment including other than removing the at least one first substance, other than removing the first ingestible product, and other than removing other materials associated with preparation of the at least one first ingestible product prior to at least one second operation occurrence of the automated ingestible product dispensing equipment, the at least one second operation occurrence electronically initiated via electronically receiving first input associated with a particular individual living being. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Automated device for a biologic drug distribution

The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for dispensing biologic drug compositions. The apparatus includes an automated device that can store a biologic drug under the desired conditions. When authorized, the automated device can process the stored biologic drug by performing the desired processing steps to prepare the biologic drug for administration to a patient. The automated device may include a computing system to transmit patient information to a remote location and receive authorization from a remote location.

Portable computerized wireless information apparatus and methods

A mobile user apparatus and associated methods useful for transferring information wirelessly, such as for instance at points of departure or point-of-sale locations. In one embodiment, the mobile user apparatus is a cellular-enabled mobile device with a GPS receiver and a short-range radio frequency device that enables transfer of information to the device from a wireless-enabled entity such as a kiosk.

Valet parking system and method utilizing wireless text messaging

A method and a server for controlling valet parking services. When a guest arrives, a valet employee sends the server a guest arrival message containing a valet ticket number and an associated mobile phone number of the guest. The server sends a welcoming message to the guest with instructions for the guest to simply reply to the welcoming message to request retrieval of the guest's vehicle. Alternatively, the instructions may include a Shortcode number to which the reply text message is to be sent. When the server subsequently receives the reply message from the guest, the server matches the mobile phone number of the guest with the associated valet ticket number, and sends a retrieval message to the valet employee or supervisor instructing that the guest vehicle with the associated valet ticket number be retrieved. The server prevents employee fraud by ensuring ticket numbers are not used more than once.

Tablet dispenser

A tablet dispenser includes a device body and a plurality of tablet cassettes disposed on one face of the device body. Each tablet cassette is capable of accommodating a plurality of types of tablets and of dispensing the tablets contained therein in a lateral direction. A plurality of chutes are in communication with the plurality of tablet cassettes. Each chute is disposed on the one face of the device body, adjacent to a corresponding tablet cassette. Each chute retains tablets dispensed from the corresponding tablet cassette and dispenses the tablets in a downward direction into a container.

Method and Apparatus for Fulfilling an Offer

A method and apparatus for fulfilling a product offer are described herein. An offer of a product sample is made in exchange for a shopper checking in at a vending machine on asocial networking site. Information associated with a check-in is passed to a vending machine which dispenses a product sample.

Media and Fuel Dispensing Apparatus and Method

A media and fuel dispensing apparatus and method whereby a customer can purchase fuel and also purchase or rent a copy of a digital versatile disc (“DVD”), compact disc (“CD”), or other similar media product. In various embodiments, the media and fuel dispensing apparatus comprises a touch screen device in which the customer can select a DVD or other media product for dispensing as well as purchase fuel.

Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms

Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms or NanoTabs® comprising a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutically active drug are provided. Exemplary applications include use of the NanoTabs® to administer a drug for the treatment of acute, post-operative or breakthrough pain.

Digital media rental and return kiosk having a three-position lockable gate mechanism and methods of operating a digital media rental and return kiosk

A digital media rental and return kiosk includes a store arranged to store physical digital media items. The kiosk further includes a user interface (i) having a dispense and return slot, and (ii) arranged to enable a customer to interact with the kiosk to either rent a digital media item or return a digital media item through the slot. The kiosk also includes a delivery system arranged to (i) transport a digital media item to be rented from the store to the slot, and (ii) transport a digital media item to be returned from the slot to the store. The kiosk further includes a gate mechanism including a gate which is (i) movable from a closed position to a first opened position to allow a digital media item to be rented to be dispensed through the slot to a customer, and (ii) movable from the closed position to a second opened position which is different from the first opened position to allow a digital media item to be returned to be inserted through the slot by the customer.

ERROR REDUCTION IN BLISTER PACKAGING APPARATUS

An apparatus for reducing human error in loading prescribed medications automatically into blisters () of a blister sheet. The operator is provided with a manually-operated controller () with which the amount and nature of a particular medication dose can be selected. The operator uses the controller () to select the required dosage from a chosen container (). Each container () has a first bar code () identifying the nature of the doses it contains. A second bar code is pre-printed on a header sheet () which is destined to be attached to the blister sheet after its blisters have been loaded. The second bar code contains information identifying the patient and the contents of the various blisters. A comparator () responds to a lack of coincidence between the first and second barcode, by flashing the screen to indicate to the operator that an error has been made. 1. Apparatus for loading blisters of a blister sheet with doses of prescribed medications to be administered to a patient , including: software for storing a first bar code providing patient-specific data giving the identity of the patient and the nature of and quantity of prescribed medication doses to be administered; equipment for printing a header sheet displaying the first bar code and which is to be applied to the blister sheet after it has been loaded with the prescribed medications; containers respectively for storing medication doses of a particular type required by the patient; a second bar code associated with each container and signifying the medication doses it contains; a bar code reader identifying from the second bar code the selection of the container from which a prescribed medication dose is to be supplied; a comparator which responds to a failure of coincidence between the first bar code and the second bar code; a signal generator providing a fault signal if there is a failure of such coincidence; and , circuitry for preventing the loading of the blister package until a fault indicated by ...

System and Apparatus for Item Management

Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a container defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the container, sources of visible information to indicate the cell(s) into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to control the visible information sources to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received.

Payload Aware Medical Cart, System and Method

A payload aware medical cart, system and method utilizes a computer system to take inventory of the medical products stored in the medical cart. Each medical product carries an ID tag that provides a unique identifier when queried by an ID sensor, and the medical cart detects the contents of each compartment by reading the ID tags of the products placed in that compartment thereby producing an inventory enumerating all products and the quantity of each product per compartment.

Hvac control system with interchangeable control units

Embodiments of the present invention provide a temperature control system having multiple programmable, interchangeable docking thermostats that work cooperatively making it easier for a user to achieve desired temperature control in an enclosure with increased energy efficiency. One embodiment provides first and second docking thermostats each having a microprocessor in communication with at least one or more temperature sensors, an electrical connector connected to the microprocessor and a user interface. Also provided is a first HVAC docking device directly wired to the HVAC wire system and a second docking device that connects to a power source other than the HVAC wire system, where each of the docking devices have an electrical connector mateable to the electrical connector of the docking thermostats. The first and second docking thermostats may interchangeably mate to the docking devices, and either may control the HVAC system to achieve a desired comfort level with increased energy efficiency.

Drug refilling apparatus and method of controlling the same

There is provided a drug refilling apparatus. The apparatus includes a main body on which a drug cartridge is mounted, a cartridge mounting unit installed on a top surface of the main body to allow the drug cartridge mounted thereon, an unfastening unit unfastening a fastened state of a cover included in the drug cartridge, and a cartridge locking unit locking or unlocking the drug cartridge while the drug cartridge is being mounted on the cartridge mounting unit.

Methods and Apparatus for Dispensing Solid Articles

An apparatus for dispensing solid articles includes a housing and at least one vacuum source. The housing defines a hopper chamber to hold the articles and a dispensing channel fluidly connected to the hopper chamber. The dispensing channel has an inlet and an outlet defining a dispensing flow path therebetween. The vacuum source is adapted to provide a vacuum pressure and induce a gas flow in the housing. The apparatus is configured to generate a forward drive gas flow from the vacuum pressure and induced gas flow, and the forward drive gas flow conveys articles through the dispensing channel along the dispensing flow path in a direction from the inlet to the outlet to dispense the articles. 1. An apparatus for dispensing solid articles , the apparatus comprising:a housing defining a hopper chamber to hold the articles and a dispensing channel fluidly connected to the hopper chamber, the dispensing channel having an inlet and an outlet defining a dispensing flow path therebetween; andat least one vacuum source adapted to provide a vacuum pressure and induce a gas flow in the housing;wherein the apparatus is configured to generate a forward drive gas flow from the vacuum pressure and induced gas flow, and the forward drive gas flow conveys articles through the dispensing channel along the dispensing flow path in a direction from the inlet to the outlet to dispense the articles;wherein the apparatus is configured to generate an agitation gas flow from the vacuum pressure and induced gas flow, wherein the agitation gas flow agitates articles in the hopper chamber;wherein the apparatus is configured to generate the agitation gas flow and the forward drive gas flow simultaneously using vacuum pressure and induced gas flow from the same vacuum source via a common exit port of the housing; andwherein the apparatus is configured such that a portion of the agitation gas flow does not pass through the dispensing channel and flows to the vacuum source as an agitation return ...

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING DRUG INTERACTIONS ON DRUG STORAGE CONTAINERS

The present disclosure relates to a system and apparatus for displaying drug interaction and side effects on a drug storage container. The system includes a server and a plurality of medicine dispensing devices communicatively connectable to the server. Each of the dispensing devices includes a medicine storage portion having a discharge port, a dispensing assembly configured to selectively receive the pills from the discharge port, an electronic display screen, and a control system. The control system is configured to associate a medicine stored in the medicine storage portion of the medicine dispensing device, generate a list of potential drug interactions associated with the medicine and a second medicine associated with a user, receive, from the server, the list of potential drug interactions associated with the medicine, and display the list of potential drug interactions on the electronic display screen of the first medicine dispensing device. 1. A system comprising:a server;a plurality of medicine dispensing devices communicatively connectable to the server; a medicine storage portion having a discharge port;', 'a dispensing assembly configured to selectively receive the pills from the discharge port;', 'an electronic display screen; and', 'a control system comprising a processing unit and a memory, operably connected to the processing unit and including instructions that, when executed by the processing unit, cause the processing unit to perform a method, the method comprising the steps of:', 'associating a medicine stored in the medicine storage portion of a first medicine dispensing device with the first medicine dispensing device;', 'generating a list of potential drug interactions associated with the medicine and a second medicine associated with a user;', 'receiving, from the server, the list of potential drug interactions associated with the medicine; and', 'displaying the list of potential drug interactions on the electronic display screen of the ...

Inventory management system

The present disclosure provides an inventory management system that offers significant improvement over existing systems by automating requests to restock inventory. The present disclosure details an inventory management system that provides real time visibility to stock levels and streamlines materials management activities, while addressing the issues of human resource misallocations, inaccurate inventory data management and related out of stock conditions. Moreover, the system of the present disclosure promotes a high level of confidence in inventory data that enables on-hand inventory levels to be reduced, thereby reducing costs and waste.

Single-item-access drawer

A single-item-access (SIA) sub-drawer is disclosed that has a body with a compartment and a lid that is selectably securable in a closed position that encloses the compartment. The SIA sub-drawer includes a lid latch configured to secure and selectably release the lid and a sub-drawer latch configured to engage and selectably release a retention hook to secure the SIA sub-drawer to a dispensing cabinet. The SIA sub-drawer also includes a processor configured to cause the lid latch to release the lid upon receipt of a lid release signal and to cause the sub-drawer latch to release the retention hook upon receipt of a sub-drawer release signal.

Substrate Structure Applied Force Treatment System and Method for Ingestible Product System and Method

A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent applied force operations including imparting one or more applied forces through one or more contact objects onto the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information at least in part identifying the one or more selected ingestible products. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Substrate Structure Duct Treatment System and Method for Ingestible Product System and Method

A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent ingestible substrate structure duct operations including flowing one or more fluids through one or more ducts to treat at least in part the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Apparatus, method and article for providing vehicle diagnostic data

A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collects, charges and distributes portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Vehicle diagnostic data of a vehicle using the portable electrical energy storage device is stored on a diagnostic data storage system of the portable electrical energy storage device during use of a respective portable electrical energy storage device by a respective vehicle. Once the user places the portable electrical energy storage device in the collection, charging and distribution machine, or comes within wireless communications range of a collection, charging and distribution machine, a connection is established between the collection, charging and distribution machine and the portable electrical energy storage device. The collection, charging and distribution machine then reads vehicle diagnostic data stored on the diagnostic data storage system of the portable electrical energy storage device and provides information regarding the diagnostic data.

Pay-per-play audiovisual system with touch screen interface

An audiovisual reproduction system triggered by payment from a user is developed around a microprocessor device. The system includes memory containing, in compressed digital form, audio and visual information, and a display and digital audio reproduction unit, for creating a multimedia environment. The display includes a video monitor and an interactive user interface which reacts to external events and translates the external events for a multitasking operating system as events activating, via a graphical module of a library of integrated tools and services, a display of windows or frames providing control of physical operating parameters of the audiovisual reproduction system. The external events includes at least a down-event where the user contacts a representation displayed on the touch screen, selecting a parameter to modify, and an up-event where the use breaks contact with the screen, which triggers modification of the selected parameter, saving the parameter in the memory.

ARTICLE VENDING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING RECEIVED ARTICLES

An article dispensing machine, system and method for authenticating an article returned to the article dispensing machine and an article for use in such a machine and system are disclosed herein. The returned article comprises an authentication code disposed on the surface of the returned article and a layer that is substantially opaque in visible light and at least partially overlays the authentication code. The article dispensing machine comprises a light source for illuminating the surface of the returned article so that the authentication code is visible through the layer, an image capture device for capturing an image of the authentication code when the surface is illuminated, and a processor for comparing the captured image to a master authentication code. 1. An article dispensing machine for authenticating a returned article , the article dispensing machine comprising:a receptacle for receiving the returned article, the returned article comprising an authentication code disposed on a surface of the returned article and a layer substantially opaque in visible light and at least partially overlaying the authentication code;an article sensor configured to detect a presence of the returned article;a light source in communication with the article sensor and configured to illuminate the surface of the returned article with electromagnetic radiation in a predetermined range in response to the article sensor detecting the presence of the returned article, wherein when the surface is illuminated, the authentication code is visible through the layer;an image capture device configured to capture an image of the authentication code when the surface is illuminated; anda processor in communication with the image capture device, wherein the processor is configured to identify the authentication code from the image and compare the authentication code that was identified to a master authentication code.2. The article dispensing machine of claim 1 , wherein the authentication ...

Method and apparatus for ordering paint using a portable self-contained tool

A nonvolatile machine-readable memory medium in a mobile computing device includes instructions stored thereon as an application. The application is executed by a processor on the mobile computing device to order paint to cover a surface. The mobile computing device is communicatively coupled with a paint purchasing tool. The method includes retrieving a color value from a machine-readable memory residing within the paint purchasing tool. The processor retrieves a paint quantity from a machine-readable memory. The processor compiles an order for paint including the paint quantity and color value and transmits the order from the processor to a vendor for formulating the paint quantity having the color value when painted upon the surface and allowed to dry.

CABINET SYSTEM

A cabinet system for securely storing items includes a cabinet housing, a controller, and at least one drawer unit. The cabinet housing has a locking mechanism, and the controller is in communication with the cabinet housing and configured to operate the locking mechanism. The drawer unit is designed to be releasably locked at least partially within the cabinet housing by the locking mechanism, and slidable within a portion of the cabinet housing when released by the locking mechanism. The drawer unit includes at least one storage compartment, a cover, memory, and a power source. The storage compartment is configured to store at least one item therein. The cover is movable to an open configuration and a closed configuration. When the cover is in the closed configuration, the cover limits access to the item of the storage compartment. The memory is powered by the power source and is configured to store data associated with a movement of the cover. 1. A medical item storage cabinet system , comprising:a cabinet including a drawer bay and a locking mechanism; a first compartment;', 'a second compartment;', 'a cover movable by an electric motor to a first position to permit access to the first compartment and limit access to the second compartment and moveable to a second position to permit access to the second compartment and limit access to the first compartment;', 'an electronic memory coupled to the drawer configured to store information representative of movement of the cover that occurs when the drawer is in the open position;', 'a power source coupled to the drawer configured to supply power to the electronic memory;', 'wherein the electronic memory and the power source are physically supported by the drawer such that the electronic memory and the power source move with the drawer relative to the drawer bay., 'a drawer located within the drawer bay of the cabinet, the drawer slidable relative to the drawer bay between an open position in which the drawer extends ...

Helmet Dispensing System

A helmet rental system designed to be easy to use for customers by keeping the helmets in individual boxes that have a self-cleaning system built into the system to make the helmets safe for reuse. The cleaning system is based on heat and then cool off the box with AC and/or vent system for a few minutes before allowing the helmet to be rented again after each return. The heat comes from vents under the helmet holding system, holding it in place and/or from all around the helmet. The boxes are modular so one could simply remove a few screws and remove a box to replace it with its own heat system attached or just replace the helmet holder insert, door, etc. One can also add or remove rows or boxes to the system to expand or reduce the amount of available helmets and configuration. 1. A helmet dispensing system comprising:a base keeping a plurality of helmets in individual boxes that have a self-cleaning system built into the system to make the helmets safe for reuse;the base comprised of a plurality of individual boxes;a cleaning system; anda cooling system that may be individual units per box or row or one larger unit that has controlled vents that let's air into the boxes after heating phase is over.2. The helmet dispensing system of claim 1 , whereinthe cleaning system is based on heat that reaches a high enough temperature, around 130 degrees, for approximately 4-8 minutes and then cool off the box with AC and/or vent system for a few minutes before allowing the helmet to be rented again after each return.3. The helmet dispensing system of claim 1 , whereinthe heat could come from vents under the helmet holding system, holding it in place and/or from all around the helmet.4. The helmet dispensing system of claim 1 , whereineach dispensing box has an individual cooling system.5. The helmet dispensing system of claim 1 , whereineach dispensing unit has an individual cooling system at the base for servicing each box.6. The helmet dispensing system of claim 1 , ...

Intelligent blending system

A blending system includes a blender base and a container. The blender base includes a housing that houses a motor. The container is attachable to the blender base. The blending system includes a user device that communicates with the blender base. The user device may communicate with a remote computing device. The user device generates instructions and recipes for the blender base.

DISPENSABLE UNIT RETRIEVAL MECHANISM

A system enables management of dispensable units by supporting functions such as retrieval, scheduled distribution, analysis, and notifications. To this end, a dispensable retrieval mechanism may be programmed to carry out blind retrievals of dispensable units using a retrieval strategy with a predetermined sequence of retrieval attempts (e.g., fixed or varying two-dimensional retrieval patterns), which may be open loop or closed loop. Techniques may also include the identification of dispensable units through optical sensors and weight measurement devices that can detect, e.g., a texture, a shape, and a size of dispensable units. Such identification can be used to program retrieval attempts by a retrieval robot and in the formulation of the retrieval pattern. Additionally, networked notification systems for dispensable units can be used for updating rules or schedules related to the dispensable units, or alerting users and remote resources of any potential misuse or hazards of the dispensable units. 1. A device comprising:a container;a cleaning surface;a retrieval arm including a tube and a nib, the tube defining a hollow core, and the nib defining an opening in fluid communication with the hollow core;a vacuum source in fluid communication with the opening of the nib via the hollow core;a positioner coupled to the retrieval arm and actuatable to move the retrieval arm relative to the container and the cleaning surface; anda controller in communication with the positioner, the controller configured to actuate the positioner to move the retrieval arm within the container according to a sequence of retrieval attempts of objects in the container and to actuate the positioner to move the nib into contact with the cleaning surface to remove contaminants from the nib.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the container is movable independently of movement of the retrieval arm.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the container is rotatable into a position within a range of ...

DISPENSABLE UNIT RETRIEVAL MECHANISM

A system enables management of dispensable units by supporting functions such as retrieval, scheduled distribution, analysis, and notifications. To this end, a dispensable retrieval mechanism may be programmed to carry out blind retrievals of dispensable units using a retrieval strategy with a predetermined sequence of retrieval attempts (e.g., fixed or varying two-dimensional retrieval patterns), which may be open loop or closed loop. Techniques may also include the identification of dispensable units through optical sensors and weight measurement devices that can detect, e.g., a texture, a shape, and a size of dispensable units. Such identification can be used to program retrieval attempts by a retrieval robot and in the formulation of the retrieval pattern. Additionally, networked notification systems for dispensable units can be used for updating rules or schedules related to the dispensable units, or alerting users and remote resources of any potential misuse or hazards of the dispensable units. 1. A method comprising:moving a container to a position within a range of motion of a retrieval arm including a tube and a nib, the tube defining a hollow core and the nib defining an opening in fluid communication with the hollow core;actuating a positioner to move the retrieval arm within the container according to a sequence of retrieval attempts of dispensable units within the container; andexposing the nib to a solvent in which debris of the dispensable units is dissolvable from the nib.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein moving the container to the position within the range of motion of the retrieval arm includes rotating a carousel carrying the container.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein each retrieval attempt corresponds to a different two-dimensional retrieval pattern within the container.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein actuating the positioner to move the retrieval arm within the container according to the sequence of retrieval attempts includes actuating ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING MEDICINES DEPOSITED IN A COMPARTMENT OF A PILL BOX ACCORDING TO A PRESCRIPTION

Medication identification methods comprising depositing at least one medication in a compartment; identifying this one medication deposited in this compartment and analyzing at least one characteristic of said at least one medication; comparing this one characteristic of said at least one medication to medication signature characteristics to obtain an identified content for the compartment; comparing the identified content to a prescription; and allowing the medication to pass, via gravity, from the compartment to a pill box. Medication identification systems are also described. 1. A medication identification method comprising:identifying, from the top, at least one first medication deposited in a compartment of a pill box and analyzing at least one identifying characteristic of said at least one first medication;identifying, from the bottom, at least one second medication deposited in this compartment of the pill box and analyzing at least one identifying characteristic of said at least one second medication;comparing said at least one characteristic of said at least one first medication and said at least one characteristic of said at least one second medication, to determine at least one validated medication;comparing said at least one characteristic of said at least validated medication to medication signature characteristics,obtaining an identified content for this compartment; andcomparing the identified content to a prescription.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pill box is flexible.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the cell is transparent.4. The method of comprising:identifying, from the top, at least one first medication deposited in a compartment of a pill box and analyzing at least two identifying characteristics of said at least one first medication;identifying, from the bottom, at least one second medication deposited in this compartment of said pill box and analyzing at least two identifying characteristics of said at least one second medication.5 ...

IDENTIFICATION MODULE FOR KEY MAKING MACHINE

An identification module is disclosed for use in a key making machine. The identification module may have a key receiving assembly configured to receive only a shank of an existing key. The identification module may also have a tip guide, configured to receive a tip of the shank of the existing key. The tip guide may have a slot that exposes a tip end of the shank. The identification module may also have an imaging assembly configured to capture an image of the tip end through the slot. 1. A key making machine , comprising:a housing; a slot opening in the housing configured to receive the shank of an existing first key;', 'a transponder sensor configured to detect the presence of a transponder within an existing second key and to read a transponder code associated with the detected transponder; and', 'an imaging system comprising one or more light sources and one or more cameras, wherein the imaging system is configured to use a single camera to determine at least a channel profile of each side of the shank of the existing first key without withdrawing and reintroducing the existing first key in the slot;, 'an identification system, wherein the identification system includes receive a key blank that the identification system has determined to be associated with the existing first key based at least in part on the determined channel profile of each side of the existing first key; and', 'cut a bitting pattern into the received key blank that matches the bitting pattern of the existing first key;, 'a fabrication system, wherein the fabrication system is configured to wherein the user interface includes a touch screen, and', 'wherein the user interface is configured to provide status information to a user regarding a key duplication process involving the existing first key; and', 'a credit card reader., 'a user interface associated with the housing,'}2. The key making machine of claim 1 ,wherein the one or more light sources includes a back light;wherein an image ...

VENDING ACCOMMODATION AND ACCESSIBILITY

Vending accommodation and accessibility is described in connection with completing transactions by a machine. In certain aspects, the method includes entering an accommodation mode based on a user selection, displaying an accommodation menu comprising at least one selection button and a list of items available for vending, and announcing a selected item of the list of items available for vending. In other aspects, the method includes determining whether an item has been selected for vending based on touching at least one selection button according to instructions to a relative position of the selection button on a display screen. When determining that an item has been selected for vending, the method further includes prompting for payment to complete a transaction for the item. 1. An apparatus for accommodation and accessibility , comprising:a display screen having a substantially smooth surface that displays items available for selecting;a bezel surrounding the display screen, wherein the display screen and the bezel are generally free from tactile or other relative or absolute indicators of position;a speaker; and operate the apparatus in a primary mode,', 'operate the apparatus in an accommodation mode, wherein the accommodation mode is an alternative mode of operation from the primary mode designed to accommodate persons having disabilities, and', 'monitor an accommodation mode selection area on the display screen for entry into the accommodation mode, wherein the accommodation mode selection area is hidden on the display screen., 'a control system configured to'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control system is further configured tomonitor an item selection area on the display screen, wherein the item selection area enables selection of a highlighted item on a list, andmonitor a non-selection area on the display screen, wherein the non-selection area highlights the next item available in the list, and wherein the item selection area and the non- ...

CENTRAL DISPENSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A central dispensing management system, which includes an integrated management server and a plurality of dispensing management clients. The integrated management server transmits dispensing data of prescription drugs to the plurality of dispensing management clients in conjunction with a prescription server. The plurality of dispensing management clients control dispensers to automatically dispense medicines. 1. A central dispensing management system , comprising:a prescription server configured to manage prescription data;an integrated management server configured to receive the prescription data to generate dispensing data that includes information on drug administration; anda plurality of dispensing management clients configured to control dispensers according to the dispensing data, and to receive image data associated with dispensing according to the controlling,wherein the plurality of dispensing management clients provide information to a user terminal or to the integrated management server based on the image data associated with the dispensing.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the integrated management server comprises:a communication interface configured to be used for communication between the prescription server and consultation offices;a data processor configured to parse data received from the prescription server through the communication interface, and to transmit diagnosis data of patients to the prescription server through the communication interface; anda prescription data processor configured to generate dispensing data that includes information on drug administration based on the prescription data obtained by the parsing by the data processor, and to transmit the generated dispensing data to the plurality of dispensing management clients.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the integrated management server further comprises a diagnosis data processor configured to receive measuring data of patients' conditions from a diagnostor connected to a ...

Adaptive training system, method and apparatus

A system and method for training a student employ a simulation station that displays output to the student and receives input. The computer system has a rules engine operating on it and computer accessible data storage storing (i) learning object data including learning objects configured to provide interaction with the student at the simulation system and (ii) rule data defining a plurality of rules accessed by the rules engine. The rules data includes, for each rule, respective (a) if-portion data defining a condition of data and (b) then-portion data defining an action to be performed at the simulation station. The rules engine causes the computer system to perform the action when the condition of data is present in the data storage. For at least some of the rules, the action comprises output of one of the learning objects so as to interact with the student. The system may be networked with middleware and adapters that map data received over the network to rules engine memory.

VENDING MACHINE FOR RETAINING AND DISPENSING PRODUCTS

An apparatus for dispensing a product a hygiene product. The apparatus includes a housing for retaining a plurality of products wherein the housing includes a storage rack configured to hold the plurality of products. A weight is movably positioned within the storage rack and is configured to exert a downward force on the plurality of products. A sensor is positioned adjacent to a bottom end of the storage rack. A magnet is affixed to the weight wherein the magnet is configured to substantially align with the sensor once the plurality of products have been completely dispensed from the storage rack. 1. An apparatus for dispensing a product , the apparatus comprising:a housing for retaining a plurality of products, the housing having a storage rack configured to hold the plurality of products;a weight movably positioned within the storage rack, the weight being configured to exert a downward force on the plurality of products;a sensor positioned adjacent to a bottom end of the storage rack;a magnet affixed to the weight, the magnet being configured to substantially align with the sensor once the plurality of products have been completely dispensed from the storage rack.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor plate positioned adjacent to the bottom end of the storage rack claim 1 , the sensor plate having the sensor affixed thereto.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an indicator light on the outside of the housing claim 1 , the indicator light being configured to illuminate in response to the magnet becoming substantially aligned with the sensor.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the storage rack includes a first storage rack to retain a first plurality of the products and a second storage rack to retain a second plurality of the products.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , further comprising a second weight movably positioned within the second storage rack claim 4 , wherein the first mentioned weight is configured to exert a downward ...

ON-DEMAND PROCESSING OF CHILLED FOOD PRODUCT

A packaged food product processing machine. The machine comprises a food consumer interface configured to receive a food consumer selection identifying an end state of a food product, a package cooling sub-system comprising a chilled fluid bath, a gripper component configured to agitate a package containing the food product in the chilled fluid bath and to sense a physical parameter of the food product, and a controller configured to command the gripper to control the rate of heat transfer from the package to the chilled fluid bath based on receiving an input identifying an end state selection from the food consumer interface and based on receiving an input containing a value of the physical parameter of the food product from the gripper component. 1. A packaged food product processing machine , comprising:a food consumer interface configured to receive food consumer selections identifying an end state of the food product;a package cooling sub-system comprising a liquid fluid bath maintained at a temperature below the freezing point of the food product contained by the packages;a package handling sub-system configured to receive a package of food product, to move the package to the cooling sub-system, and to move the package to a delivery point of the machine, where the package handling sub-system comprises a gripper component that is configured to grip a package of food product at an end of the package, to rotate the food package about a central axis of the package, and is coupled to a sensor that is configured to sense a physical parameter of the food product contained by the package; anda control sub-system coupled to the cooling sub-system, to the package handling sub-system, and to the food consumer interface, where the control sub-system monitors physical parameters of the cooling sub-system and the package handling sub-system and controls the gripper component of the package handling sub-system based on the monitored physical parameters and based on the ...

Picking device and method for retrieving drug compositions from storage

A picking device for dispensing drug combinations arranged in storage vessels is provided. A storage device includes multiple storage locations for storage vessels, and an operating device is coupled to a controller. A stocking device moves storage vessels into the storage device, and an unloading device transfers drug combinations arranged in the storage vessels to a transport device.

DEVICE FOR OFFLOADING CAPPED VIALS USEFUL IN SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING PRESCRIPTIONS

An offloading unit for an automated pharmaceutical machine that dispenses filled, capped pharmaceutical vials includes at least one offload location; at least one tote to receive the vials at each offload location, the tote assigned for distribution to a remote pharmacy location; at least one sensor to detect the presence or absence of the tote; and at least one sensor to detect a fill level of the vials in the tote. 1. An offloading unit for an automated pharmaceutical machine that dispenses filled , capped pharmaceutical vials , comprising:at least one offload location;at least one tote to receive the vials at each offload location, the tote assigned for distribution to a remote pharmacy location;at least one detection sensor to detect the presence or absence of the tote; andat least one fill sensor to detect a fill level of the vials in the tote.2. The offloading unit of claim 1 , wherein a chute guides the vials into the tote.3. The offloading unit of wherein the chute is illuminated with at least one light.4. The offloading unit of wherein the at least one light communicates the status of the offload location.5. The offloading unit of wherein the status of the offload location is communicated by at least one of a color or an illumination pattern of the at least one light.6. The offloading unit of wherein the at least one tote comprises a unique code.7. The offloading unit of wherein the unique code indicates at least one of: information about the vials loaded in the tote and information about the remote pharmacy location.8. A pharmaceutical dispensing system claim 6 , comprising:a frame;a plurality of cells configured to house pharmaceutical pills;a processor;memory coupled to the processor; anda computer program residing in the memory that is executable by the processor for transmitting a message to one or more pre-identified recipients about a status or function of the system.9. The pharmaceutical dispensing system of wherein the message is delivered by at ...

POWER PACK VENDING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE FOR CHARGING PACKS WITH BIASED LOCKING ARRANGEMENT

A power pack vending system comprises a plurality of kiosks including a magazine having a plurality of slots, and a plurality of rechargeable power packs. Each power pack has a unique identifier and is sized to be received within one slot. Each kiosk includes a computer for receiving and storing the unique identifier of each power pack received within the magazine, the specific slot the power pack is in, and current power pack information. The kiosk computer controls a charging unit for charging the power packs. The system includes a central management operation comprising a central computer and central database. The management operation communicates with each kiosk and the central database includes a database storing power pack information for every power pack and a database storing customer information. The central management operation receives, stores and processes information received from the kiosks and sends information to each of the kiosks. 1. A power pack vending system for providing power to a portable electronic device , the power pack vending system comprising: an outer housing assembly;', 'a user interface portion;', 'a plurality of rechargeable power packs, each power pack comprising an outer case identical in physical size, each power pack having a unique identifier and two power contacts and a data contact;', 'a magazine having a plurality of slots, each slot arranged and designed to receive only one power pack at a time, each slot having a locking member, two power pins and a data pin;', 'each of the power packs and each of the magazine slots are arranged and designed so that the power packs can only be inserted in the magazine slots in a single correct orientation,', 'wherein upon full insertion of the power pack in the magazine slot, the locking member in the magazine slot engages the power pack and locks the power pack in the slot, and the two power pins contact the two power contacts and the data pin contacts the data contact;', 'a charging unit ...

VEHICLE VENDING SYSTEM

Vending systems for use in a vehicle are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems include the following: a product housing positioned in a vehicle, the product housing including an exposed surface having a product delivery opening; a removable inventory cartridge; a product dispensing mechanism including a product dispensing opening, the product dispensing mechanism being configured for dispensing a product from the removable inventory cartridge in the product housing to the product dispensing opening; a product delivery conduit including a first end and a second end, the first end being joined with the product dispensing opening and the second end defining a product delivery opening, which is formed in the exposed top surface of the product housing and positioned in a passenger compartment of the vehicle; and an lifting mechanism positioned within the product delivery conduit for mechanically lifting the product dispensing opening to the product delivery opening. 1. A vending system for use in a vehicle , comprising:a product housing positioned in a trunk compartment of a vehicle, said product housing including a product distribution opening;a product dispensing mechanism including a product dispensing opening, said product dispensing mechanism being configured for dispensing a product from said product housing to said product dispensing opening; anda product delivery conduit including a first end having a first elevation and a second end having a second elevation, said first end being joined with said product distribution opening and said second end including a product delivery opening, which is positioned in a passenger compartment of said vehicle, wherein said first elevation is greater than said second elevation and said product is gravity fed from said product housing to said product delivery opening via said product delivery conduit.2. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising a refrigeration module for at least partially refrigerating said ...

Automated system and method of recording contents of medication packages vended from a plurality of vending machines in an electronic record that stores records for a plurality of patients associated with respective vending machines

An automated method is provided for recording contents of medication packages vended from a plurality of vending machines in electronic records, such as an electronic medication administration record (eMAR), that store records for a plurality of patients who are associated with respective vending machines. A vending event causes the electronic record to be populated. The contents of the medication packages vended from the vending machines are recorded in electronic records without communicating patient names or vended medications in the electronic message sent from the vending machines.

Apparatus and methods for automated dispension of medications and supplements

A system for assembling and dispensing an order made up of one or more individually packaged items from a plurality of different individually packaged items includes a storage module containing one or more packages of each of the items, and a conveyor having selectively assignable spaces configured to receive the packaged items associated with a particular order and to transport the packaged items to a processing location. A pick device is movable relative to the storage module and is configured to retrieve a package from the storage module. A transfer station adjacent the conveyor receives one or more of the packaged items from the pick device and an actuator associated with the transfer station moves the packaged items from the transfer station to the conveyor when the assigned space associated with the order is in the registration with the transfer station.

AUTOMATED DISPENSING MACHINE ADOPTING LOCAL COVERAGE TYPE SUCKER ARRAY AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

The present disclosure discloses an automated dispensing machine adopting local coverage type sucker array and a control method thereof. The automated dispensing machine adopting local coverage type sucker array comprises a rack. A medicine obtaining device and a medicine weighing and discharging device are arranged on the rack. The control method comprises: (1), after receiving medicine grasping and discharging commands, a single-chip microprocessor firstly selects a current medicine obtaining station according to a medicine obtaining station circulation sequence, and then controls the first linear driver to push the slide to move forwards to the selected medicine obtaining station; (2), the single-chip microprocessor transmits the control signal to a fifth relay to control the second linear driver to drive the vacuum medicine sucking mechanical arm to move downwards. 1. An automated dispensing machine adopting local coverage type sucker array , comprising a rack , wherein a medicine obtaining device and a medicine weighing and discharging device are arranged on the rack;wherein the medicine obtaining device comprises a guide rail horizontally arranged on the rack, a slide arranged on the guide rail, a first linear driver arranged on the rack to drive the slide to move along the guide rail, a vacuum medicine sucking mechanical arm located below the slide and a second linear driver arranged on the slide to drive the vacuum medicine sucking mechanical arm to move up and down; the vacuum medicine sucking mechanical arm comprises a local coverage type base plate connected with the second linear driver and vacuum suckers arranged on the local coverage type base plate in form of an array; each vacuum sucker is provided with an air pipe independently connected with an air source, and the air pipe connected with each vacuum sucker is provided with a vacuum generator and a first electromagnetic valve;wherein the medicine obtaining device is provided with a medicine placing ...

IDENTIFICATION MODULE FOR KEY MAKING MACHINE

An identification module is disclosed for use in a key making machine. The identification module may have a key receiving assembly configured to receive only a shank of an existing key. The identification module may also have a tip guide, configured to receive a tip of the shank of the existing key. The tip guide may have a slot that exposes a tip end of the shank. The identification module may also have an imaging assembly configured to capture an image of the tip end through the slot. 1. An identification module for a key making system , comprising:a key receiving assembly configured to receive only a shank of an existing key;a tip guide configured to receive a tip of the shank of the existing key, the tip guide having a slot that exposes a tip end of the shank; andan imaging assembly configured to capture an image of the tip end through the slot.2. The identification module of claim 1 , wherein the tip guide is linearly movable by insertion of the existing key from a first location adjacent the slot to a second location away from the slot.3. The identification module of claim 2 , further comprising at least one sensor associated with the tip guide and configured to indicate motion of the tip guide away from the first position and cessation of the motion at the second location claim 2 , wherein:the identification module is selectively activated based on the motion of the tip guide away from the first location; andthe imaging assembly is selectively triggered to capture the image of the tip end of the existing key based on the cessation of motion.4. The identification module of claim 1 , further comprising a head guide configured to move a head of the existing key into centered alignment with the tip guide.5. The identification module of claim 1 , further comprising a backlight claim 1 , wherein: the image generated by the imaging assembly includes at least a backlight image; and the identification module is configured to make a classification of the existing key ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOADING A DISPENSING CASSETTE USEFUL IN A SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING PRE-PACKAGED PHARMACEUTICALS

The present specification describes a system for automatically preparing medication cartridges for use in a pharmaceutical dispensing system. The system includes a spooler device that winds a strip of medicine pouches around a cylinder in a cartridge frame. When the cartridge has been loaded with the medication strip, the system validates that there is a match between the information on the cartridge cover and the mediation pouches. 1. A device for loading a medication strip into a cartridge for a pharmaceutical dispensing system , comprising:a housing with an opening, the housing having an internal compartment and a slot;a first drive unit mounted in the housing for turning a cylinder within the cartridge; anda second drive unit mounted in the housing wherein operation of the second drive unit conveys the medication strip through direct interaction with the medication strip,2. The device of wherein the cartridge is inserted into the device through the opening in the housing and into the compartment of the housing.3. The device of comprising one or more sensors.4. The device of wherein one or more sensors are cameras.5. The device of further comprising a platform over which the medication strip is conveyed by the second drive unit.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the platform contains a window.7. The device of claim 5 , wherein at least one of the cameras is positioned above the platform.8. The device of claim 6 , wherein at least one of the cameras is positioned below the platform.9. A system for preparing medication cartridges for use with a pharmaceutical dispensing system claim 6 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a device as defined in ;'} opposed sidewalls and a cylinder disposed between the sidewalls,', 'a floor and a base, the floor positioned above the base and including a routing hole,', 'an opening between the floor and the base at the end opposite the routing hole;', 'a starter strip attached to the cylinder and passing ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ACCESSING SECURED PHYSCIAL ASSETS

Access systems in accordance with various embodiments include techniques for mutual authentication between a passenger that has requested a transportation service and a dispatched vehicle for providing the requested transportation service. Passengers will present a two-dimensional (2D) code to a transaction client associated with the vehicle. The dispatched vehicle uses the 2D code to authenticate the passenger and grant access to the transportation service vehicle. 1. An access system configured to enable a user to gain access to a service vehicle having a secure compartment within the service vehicle upon the presentation of a unique code , the access system comprising: an optical unit configured to receive a unique code presented by the user;', 'a computing platform configured as a transaction client to authorize a transaction to access the secure compartment of the service vehicle, the transaction client being configured to (i) validate the unique code received by the optical unit, (ii) extract an asset ID code from the unique code identifying the vehicle to be accessed, (iii) extract an asset status code, associated with the asset ID code, reflecting the present status of the at least one asset as available, transacted, or transferred, and (iv) actuate the secure compartment corresponding to the vehicle identified by the asset ID code, thereby permitting selective access to the vehicle by the user; and', 'a display screen configured to display details of the transaction to the user., 'a vehicle housing having one or more actuated features configured to provide access to the secure compartment within the service vehicle, the vehicle housing including'}2. The access system of claim 1 , wherein the unique code includes information relating to both the user and the service vehicle.3. The access system of claim 1 , wherein the unique code is a two-dimensional (2D) code selected from one of the following kinds of codes:{'b': '1', 'QR code, Aztec Code, Code , Color ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DISTRIBUTED ON-STREET VALET PARKING WITH THE AID OF A DIGITAL COMPUTER

A system and method for providing distributed on-street valet parking with the aid of a digital computer is provided. Parking spaces for valet services are reserved. One of the reserved parking spaces is designated as a valet drop-off parking space. A motor vehicle is detected in the valet drop-off parking space and a notification that the motor vehicle requires parking is provided to a valet of the detected motor vehicle. A search is conducted for the reserved parking spaces available for valet services for the motor vehicle. At least one of the reserved parking spaces available for the motor vehicle is identified and the motor vehicle is parked in the identified reserved parking space. 1. A system for providing distributed on-street valet parking with the aid of a digital computer , comprising:vehicle occupancy sensors each located proximate to a parking space; reserve two or more of the parking spaces for valet services;', 'designate at least one of the reserved parking spaces as a valet drop-off parking space;', 'detect a motor vehicle in the valet drop-off parking space;', 'provide a notification to a valet that the motor vehicle requires parking;', 'conduct a search for the reserved parking spaces available for valet services for the motor vehicle; and', 'identify at least one of the reserved parking spaces available for the motor vehicle, wherein the motor vehicle is parked in the identified reserved parking space., 'a server configured to manage the parking spaces and comprising a memory and processor, wherein the processor is configured to2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the processor designates one or more of the reserved parking spaces as a valet pick-up parking space claim 1 , wherein each valet pick-up parking space is the same or different than the valet drop-off parking space.3. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the processor monitors a lockbox near at least one of the reserved parking spaces.4. A system according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Automated dispensing and assembly process for a food item

A system and method for guiding the assembly of a food or beverage item including a number of components is disclosed. The system includes a starting point device having a controller. The starting point device is operable to receive the details of the food item, which includes the components required to create the food or beverage item. The controller is in communication with multiple dispensers and bins that each include one or more of the components and an indicator. The controller activates the indicators associated with each of the components of the food or beverage item either sequentially or simultaneously to indicate to the staff member all of the components that need to be added to the food or beverage item. As each component is added, the indicator is deactivated until all of the components have been added. Once the food or beverage item is created, the controller indicates that the next food or beverage item can be created.

SmartPump Fluid Delivery System

An improved SmartPump Fluid Delivery System is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention a system is disclosed for use by pharmaceutical compounders to deliver precise amounts of base material used in transdermal prescriptions. It affords a pharmacist or pharmacy technician the ability to request a desired amount of base material to be delivered accurately and sanitarily to their workstation for processing. By utilizing the current SmartPump Fluid Delivery System a device that provides for the collection, storage, measuring, metering, transportation, and processing of pharmaceutical base material is presented. Further the potential errors, dangers, inaccuracies of compounding base material contamination and processing, and loss of user time associated with the traditional methods, are avoided.

Assembly for Giving Self-Service Access to at Least One Wheelchair for a Person of Reduced Mobility

Assembly for giving access to at least one wheelchair () comprising a frame () supported by wheels () and provided with a seat (), the assembly comprising a docking station () having a structure () delimiting at least one docking point designed to receive the chair such that, when the chair is in the docking point, the chair rests on its wheels and the seat of the chair is disposed so as to be usable by a user who wishes to sit down. 157. An assembly for providing self-service access to at least one wheelchair comprising a chassis supported by wheels ( , ) and provided with a seating member , the assembly comprising a docking station comprising a structure delimiting at least one docking point to accept the wheelchair in such a way , that , when the wheelchair is in the docking point , the wheelchair rests on its wheels and the seating member of the wheelchair is arranged in such a way as to be usable by a user wishing to sit down.2. The assembly as claimed in claim 1 , in which the structure comprises a substantially vertical wall delimiting part of the docking point facing a frontal opening and a fold-down seating member mounted to said wall so as to be mobile between a position of use when the docking point is empty and a retracted position when the wheelchair is accepted in the docking point.3. The assembly as claimed in claim 1 , in which the structure forms a base bearing at least one seat having a seating member which is not as high as the seating member of the wheelchair and is not as wide as the spacing of the rear wheels of the wheelchair such that the wheelchair can be engaged claim 1 , in reverse claim 1 , over the top of the seating member of the seat while resting on its wheels.4. The assembly as claimed in claim 1 , in which the docking station is provided with means of retaining the wheelchair in the docking point.5. The assembly as claimed in claim 4 , in which the retaining means comprise a locking device which is secured to the structure and which ...

System for Automatic Filling of Medication Organizers

A system for automatic filling of medication organizers comprises i) a storage unit for medication containers that is accessible from a first side thereof, ii) a plurality of medication organizer filling units, each having a temporary storage rack that is accessible from a side of the medication filling units that faces the storage unit, and iii) a container handling system that is positioned between the storage unit and the temporary storage racks and that is movable between the storage unit and each of the temporary storage racks for transferring selected medication containers therebetween. The system allows minimizing idle times by moving medication containers between the storage unit and temporary storage racks simultaneously to the filling process.

Method of and Device for Receiving and Checking Individualized Doses of Medicines

A method of receiving and checking individualized compound doses of medicines the steps of receiving a plurality of dispensed medicines that form an individualized compound dose of medicines, assessing the composition of the individualized compound dose of medicine trough automated recognition of the received medicines, checking the assessed composition of the received individualized compound dose of medicines against a record for the composition of that individualized compound dose of medicines, and if the outcome of the check is positive, discharging the received individualized compound dose of medicines to be packaged in a dose compartment of a multi dose compartment package, and if the outcome of the check is negative, discharging the received individualized compound dose of medicines other than to be packaged in a dose compartment of the multi dose compartment package. The disclosure also includes a device for receiving and checking individualized compound doses of medicines.

Interactive Kiosk Systems and Methods For Their Manufacture

Systems, devices, and methods for updating a kiosk include removing a first face plate, having a first opening, from a sub-chassis; removing a first display, having a first size corresponding to the first opening, from the sub-chassis; securing a second display, having a second size, to the sub-chassis; and attaching a second face plate to the sub-chassis, the second face plate having a second opening corresponding to the second display.

VENDING MACHINE CONTAINER LABELING AND DISPENSING METHOD

A vending machine, in communication with a remote station, delivers a labeled container to a user from storage holding containers of different sizes and shapes and containing different products such as medicaments. A control system is operable to select a specific unlabeled container from among the other containers in storage, and to move the selected unlabeled container to a labeling module where a label is applied after the position of the label and/or the selected unlabeled container are/is adjusted so as to result in the label being applied at a desired position and angular orientation with respect to the selected unlabeled container. The control system is further operable to move the labeled container to a delivery zone accessible to the user. 1. In a vending machine having storage for a plurality of containers , at least one image capture device , a picking device to move the containers within the vending machine , a label module to a position and apply a label to one said container containing a product , a user interface , and a delivery zone accessible to a user , a method comprising:receiving, at the user interface, a request from the user for the one said container containing the product;picking and moving, with the picking device, the one said container in an access location situated among the plurality of containers from the access location to a labeling zone in the label module, wherein the picking device includes a telescopic unit to drive the pick head into and out of the access location corresponding to the one said container;receiving and analyzing image data from the at least one image capture device to derive therefrom a first position of the one said container in the labeling zone;adjusting the first position of the one said container in the labeling zone, as a function of the received and analyzed image data, to a second position thereof;applying the label to the one said container in second position thereof in the labeling zone;sending data ...

Automated method of recording contents of medication packages vended from a plurality of vending machines in an electronic record that stores records for a plurality of patients associated with respective vending machines

An automated method is provided for recording contents of medication packages vended from a plurality of vending machines in electronic records, such as an electronic medication administration record (eMAR), that store records for a plurality of patients who are associated with respective vending machines. A vending event causes the electronic record to be populated. The contents of the medication packages vended from the vending machines are recorded in electronic records without communicating patient names or vended medications in the electronic message sent from the vending machines.

Blockchain-based method and apparatus for managing biological asset object

The present specification provides a blockchain-based method and apparatus for managing a biological asset object. The method is performed by a node device in a blockchain network, a smart contract for managing a biological asset object is deployed in the blockchain, and processing logic corresponding to contract code of the smart contract includes biological asset object creation logic, the method including: obtaining an asset object creation transaction generated by a client, where the asset object creation transaction includes identification information of a target organism; and invoking the smart contract, executing the biological asset object creation logic, and creating a target biological asset object corresponding to the target organism based on the identification information of the target organism.

Medication storage and dispensing apparatus having linear drawer assembly including discrete storage modules

A medication storage and dispensing workstation for use in a medication management system administering the inventory and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in a healthcare environment is disclosed. The workstation incorporates a linear drawer assembly having a plurality of discrete, removable, storage modules for containing medications and/or other medical supplies. The storage modules are arranged in a linear array extending longitudinally along the travel path of the linear drawer assembly. Each storage module, in turn, comprises a drawer that is extensible laterally relative to the linear arrangement of the storage modules. As such, the drawer assemblies comprise a compartmentalized “drawer-in-drawer” arrangement that provides an efficient use of storage space and enables a user to utilize the workstation in a workspace having a smaller footprint that traditional storage cabinet apparatus.

Vending Machine For Heated Food Products And Cup For Use In The Vending Machine

The invention relates to a vending machine for heated food products, wherein the vending machine is provided with a storage device for packaged food products, selection device for selecting a food product, first transport means for displacing a chosen food product from the storage device to a first transport position, second transport means for transferring the chosen food product from the first transport position to a heating device including a microwave oven, which microwave oven is provided with an oven space, automatic operating means for operating the microwave oven, and third transport means for displacing the heated food product from the microwave oven to a take-out device. The invention also relates to a heating device comprising a microwave oven for application in the vending machine or as a stand-alone heating device. 11200. Heating device ( , ) for heating a liquid food product in a cup-like container with a closed upper side , said heating device comprising:{'b': '25', 'claim-text': [{'b': 102', '23, 'an entrance () which can be closed to microwaves by means of first closing means () and'}, {'b': 103', '24, 'an exit () which can be closed to microwaves by means of second closing means (),'}, {'b': 102', '103', '102', '103', '25, 'wherein the entrance () is located above the exit (), and the entrance () and the exit () are located in opposite sides of the oven space (),'}], 'a microwave oven being provided with an oven space (), provided with'}{'b': 25', '102', '103, 'a transport space which forms a third transport means and which runs through the oven space () and extends between the entrance () and the exit (),'}{'b': 45', '46', '45', '46', '104', '45', '46', '45', '46', '25', '100', '27', '28', '45', '46', '27', '28', '27', '28', '45', '46', '45', '46, 'and wherein the microwave oven is provided with positioning means for gripping and holding in position the food product at a chosen location in the transport space during operation of the microwave oven ...

MACHINE AND PORTABLE TERMINAL

A machine and process for managing a connection with a portable terminal may include a detector for detecting a person. A transmitter may be configured to transmit a wireless signal in response to the detector detecting a person within a predetermined range of the machine. A receiver may be configured to receive a connection request signal from the portable terminal that has received the wireless signal. An identification unit may be configured to identify, in response to receiving the connection request signal, a portable terminal in communication with the machine, and establish a connection with the identified portable terminal. The machine may be a vending machine or a beverage dispenser. 1. A machine for managing a connection with a portable terminal , said machine comprising:a detector configured to detect people;a transmitter configured to transmit a wireless signal in response to the detector detecting a person within a predetermined range of the machine;a receiver configured to receive a connection request signal from the portable terminal that has received the wireless signal; andan identification unit configured to (i) identify, in response to receiving the connection request signal, a portable terminal connecting to the machine, and (ii) establish a connection with the identified portable terminal.2. The machine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the transmitter is configured to send a first wireless signal claim 1 , and claim 1 , in response to the detector detecting a person claim 1 , send a second wireless signal different than the first wireless signal.3. The machine as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the second wireless signal has a weaker transmission power than the first wireless signal.4. The machine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the identification unit is further configured to identify a portable terminal connecting to the machine based on an order in which connection request signals are received.5. The machine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ...

DEVICE FOR THE AUTOMATIC AND INSTANT DETECTION OF MOVEMENT OF AN OBJECT

Device including an object accommodating system having two flaps defining between one another an accommodating space and bearing against a plate of a pushbutton arranged to move between a first position corresponding to the placing of the object in the accommodating space, this causing the ends of the flaps to move away from one another, and a second position corresponding to the removal of the object, this causing the two ends to move towards one another, the plate being connected to a compression spring bearing against a bottom wall of a housing. 1. Device for automatic and instant detection of movements of an object , said device comprising:a housing;{'sub': 'v', 'an object accommodating system arranged in the housing comprising a first and a second flap facing one another, each flap comprising a first movable part, the first movable parts being arranged so as to define between one another an object accommodating space, each movable part having a first fixed end and, at its second end, bearing against a means of pressing a pushbutton arranged to move along a vertical axis Abetween a first position corresponding to the placing of an object in the accommodating space causing the two ends to move away from one another, and a second position corresponding to the removal of the object from the accommodating space causing the two ends to move towards one another,'}wherein said pressure means is a plate connected by means of at least one compression spring to at least one part of the bottom wall of said housing against which said at least one compression spring bears.2. Device according to claim 1 , wherein said first movable parts are made of a polymer material.3. Device according to claim 1 , wherein each flap comprises a second movable part connected to the second end of the first movable part by a means of articulation claim 1 , each second movable part having a first end connected to said means of articulation and a second fixed end connected by a first means of ...

Vehicle vending system

Vending systems for use in a vehicle are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems include the following: a product housing positioned in a vehicle, the product housing including an exposed surface having a product delivery opening; a removable inventory cartridge; a product dispensing mechanism including a product dispensing opening, the product dispensing mechanism being configured for dispensing a product from the removable inventory cartridge in the product housing to the product dispensing opening; a product delivery conduit including a first end and a second end, the first end being joined with the product dispensing opening and the second end defining a product delivery opening, which is formed in the exposed top surface of the product housing and positioned in a passenger compartment of the vehicle; and an lifting mechanism positioned within the product delivery conduit for mechanically lifting the product dispensing opening to the product delivery opening.

SMALL-VOLUME ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL DOSAGE FORMS

Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms or NanoTabs® comprising a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutically active drug are provided. Exemplary applications include use of the NanoTabs® to administer a drug for the treatment of acute, post-operative or breakthrough pain. 1170-. (canceled)171. A dosage form for oral transmucosal administration to a subject , comprising: an opioid active drug , wherein said dosage form is bioadhesive and has a volume of less than 15 microliters or a mass of less than 15 mg.172. The dosage form of claim 171 , wherein the drug is a congener of sufentanil.173. The dosage form of claim 172 , wherein the congerners of sufentanil is alfentanil claim 172 , lofentanil claim 172 , carfentanil claim 172 , remifentanil claim 172 , trefentanil or mirfentanil174. The dosage form of claim 171 , wherein the dosage form has a volume of less than 10 microliters or a mass of less than 10 mg.175. The dosage form of claim 171 , wherein the dosage form has a volume of less than 5 microliters or a mass of less than 5 mg.176. The dosage form of claim 171 , wherein after administration of the dosage form to the subject claim 171 , at least 50% of the drug delivery of the opioid active drug occurs via the oral transmucosal route.177. The dosage form of claim 176 , wherein after administration of the dosage form to the subject claim 176 , at least 55% of the drug delivery of the opioid active drug occurs via the oral transmucosal route.178. The dosage form of claim 176 , wherein after administration of the dosage form to the subject claim 176 , at least 60% of the drug delivery of the opioid active drug occurs via the oral transmucosal route.179. The dosage form of claim 171 , wherein the transmucosal administration is to the sublingual membrane.180. The dosage form of claim 179 , wherein the administration is to the buccal membrane.181. The dosage form of claim 171 , wherein a single oral transmucosal administration of the dosage form to the subject ...

DISPENSABLE UNIT RETRIEVAL MECHANISM

A system enables management of dispensable units by supporting functions such as retrieval, scheduled distribution, analysis, and notifications. To this end, a dispensable retrieval mechanism may be programmed to carry out blind retrievals of dispensable units using a retrieval strategy with a predetermined sequence of retrieval attempts (e.g., fixed or varying two-dimensional retrieval patterns), which may be open loop or closed loop. Techniques may also include the identification of dispensable units through optical sensors and weight measurement devices that can detect, e.g., a texture, a shape, and a size of dispensable units. Such identification can be used to program retrieval attempts by a retrieval robot and in the formulation of the retrieval pattern. Additionally, networked notification systems for dispensable units can be used for updating rules or schedules related to the dispensable units, or alerting users and remote resources of any potential misuse or hazards of the dispensable units. 1. A device comprising:a container;a tube having a first end portion and a second end portion coupled in fluid communication by a hollow core;a nib disposed on the first end portion of the tube, the nib defining an opening in fluid communication with the hollow core;a vacuum source in fluid communication with the tube, the vacuum source controllable to apply a vacuum force through the hollow core to the nib;a positioner coupled to the tube and movable within the container to move the nib; anda controller in communication with the positioner, the controller configured to move the positioner within the container according to a sequence of retrieval attempts, each retrieval attempt offsetting a position of the nib within a horizontal plane by a distance greater than half of a cross-sectional width of the nib.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the nib includes a perimeter formed of a pliable material.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the positioner is movable with at least ...

Methods and systems for automated pharmaceutical dispensing

A pharmaceutical order filling system receives pharmaceutical orders and uses an automated dispensing device to dispense pharmaceuticals into containers. The automated dispensing device is configured with a filling cabinet that stores and dispenses measured quantities of pharmaceuticals and is further configured to stage measured quantities of pharmaceuticals in buffer tubes to enable efficient fulfillment of the pharmaceutical orders. Containers may be disposed on a pallet which may be moved within an automated dispensing device to place the containers under buffer tubes to receive measured quantities of pharmaceuticals from the buffer tubes into appropriate containers in an efficient manner.

Secure content transfer systems and methods to operate the same

Secure content transfer systems and methods to operate the same are disclosed. An example system includes a content server to encrypt content according to an encryption key, and to transfer the encrypted content, the encryption key and a license to a client that supports a digital rights management technology. The example system further includes a broadcast system headend to determine the encryption key, wherein the broadcast system headend is physically separate from the content server, and a digital rights management license server to provide the license.

TABLET FEEDER

A tablet division feeder includes a moving unit to move a tablet T, a fixing blade located in a movement path of the tablet T, and a support plate extending from the fixing blade such that divided tablets T2 on the fixing blade are transferred and kept onto the support plate. The fixing blade divides the tablet T into upper and lower divided tablets as the tablet T is moved in such a manner that the lower divided tablet T1 is discharged and the upper divided tablet T2 is transferred from the fixing blade to the support plate by the moving unit and kept on the support plate. The upper divided tablet T2 is discharged from the support plate as the upper divided tablet T2 is further moved by the moving unit in such a manner that the upper divided tablet T2 is discharged from the moving unit. 1. A pharmaceutical dispensing apparatus including a rotor having tablet dispensers A in multiple steps in the entire circumference thereof to selectively dispense and package tablets T through each tablet feeder A based on a prescription , wherein a part of the tablet feeder A in multiple steps is assembled with a tablet division dispenser A1 , a moving unit to move a tablet T;', 'a fixing blade located in a movement path of the tablet T; and', 'a support plate extending from the fixing blade such that divided tablets T2 on the fixing blade are transferred and kept onto the support plate,', 'wherein the fixing blade divides the tablet T into upper and lower divided tablets as the tablet T is moved in such a manner that the lower divided tablet T1 is discharged and the upper divided tablet T2 is transferred from the fixing blade to the support plate by the moving unit and kept on the support plate, and', {'b': '12', 'the upper divided tablet T2 is discharged from the support plate as the upper divided tablet is further moved by the moving unit.'}], 'the tablet division feeder A1 comprising2. The pharmaceutical dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the moving unit includes a ...

VEHICLE STARTING CONTROL SYSTEM, VEHICLE-MOUNTED DEVICE, VEHICLE, SERVER, VEHICLE STARTING METHOD, VEHICLE STARTING PROGRAM AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A vehicle starting control system includes a server for managing a starting state of a vehicle and a vehicle-mounted device for controlling the starting state of the vehicle based on a control command for controlling the starting state of the vehicle provided from the server. The server is accessibly connected to a financial system and can monitor a status of payment of a predetermined charge for the vehicle via the financial system. When the payment of the predetermined charge for the vehicle is detected, the server can control the starting state of the vehicle by providing the vehicle-mounted device with the control command for controlling the starting state of the vehicle via at least one of a communication means, a mobile terminal, and an IC card. 1. A vehicle starting control system comprising:a server for managing a starting state of a vehicle; anda vehicle-mounted device for controlling the starting state of the vehicle based on a control command for controlling the starting state of the vehicle provided from the server, whereinthe server is accessibly connected to a financial system and can monitor a status of payment of a predetermined charge for the vehicle via the financial system, andwhen the payment of the predetermined charge for the vehicle is detected, the server can control the starting state of the vehicle by providing the vehicle-mounted device with the control command for controlling the starting state of the vehicle via at least one of a communication means, a mobile terminal, and an IC card.2. The vehicle starting control system according to claim 1 , wherein the server is connected to the financial system via a predetermined interface included in the financial system.3. The vehicle starting control system according to claim 1 , wherein the server can communicate the control command for controlling the starting state of the vehicle with at least one of(1) the vehicle-mounted device,(2) the mobile terminal, and(3) the IC card.4. The vehicle ...

Systems and methods for implementing a hybrid control for an autonomous vehicle

Vehicles, methods, and computer readable storage media are provided for implementing a hybrid control for an autonomous vehicle. The vehicle can be controlled by receiving a request from an individual for transportation in the vehicle. The vehicle can then navigate with an autonomous control component to the location of an individual to commence the transportation. Then the vehicle can detect, by one or more sensors, that the individual has entered the vehicle. Then, responsive to detecting that the individual has entered the vehicle, the vehicle can change from an autonomous control component to a hybrid control component wherein the hybrid component control comprises allowing the individual to control one or more vehicle control features that were under autonomous control in autonomous component control.

System and Process for Managing Preparation and Packaging of Food and/or Beverage Products for a Precise Delivery Time

The disclosure relates to a computer-based system for managing just-in-time preparation and delivery of food products. In the system, customers can build, place, and pay for their order. Once the order is placed, the system will track the users location, only starting to prepare their food when the customer is within a specific proximity to the retail location. The proximity will be dynamic and expand and contract with the customer's movements. Finally, the system will coordinate the preparation, assembly and packaging of the order to provide just-in-time delivery of the customer's order, thereby reducing food waste and enhancing the freshness and taste of the product delivered to improve the customer experience.

Leasing terminal of mobile power supply

A leasing terminal of a mobile power supply comprises a CPU, a network communication module and a main control MCU which are respectively connected to the CPU, and at least one charging module, at least one charging cabinet motion drive motor and at least one mobile power supply information reading module which are respectively connected to the main control MCU; and each charging cabinet corresponds to one charging module, one charging cabinet motion drive motor and one mobile power supply information reading module. By means of the present invention, when a user is outside, a mobile power supply can be leased from a leasing terminal of the mobile power supply in a self-service manner, thereby providing the flexible charging service to the user.

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DEDICATED SENSORS USED IN PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING AND DISPENSING DEVICES

A pharmaceutical dispensing machine comprising a plurality of modules, said plurality of modules comprise one or more sensors configured to monitor at least one pharmaceutical during a pharmaceutical dispensing process and alert when said at least one pharmaceutical is not detected by at least one of said one or more sensors. 1. A pharmaceutical dispensing machine configured to perform a pharmaceutical dispensing process including recovering at least one pharmaceutical ready-to-be-taken-by-a-patient from a general container and relaying said at least one pharmaceutical to the inside of at least one dedicated container , said pharmaceutical dispensing machine comprising:a plurality of parts where said at least one pharmaceutical is passed from one of said plurality of parts to another of said plurality of parts to perform said recovering and said relaying;a controller comprising a memory storing indication of information regarding said pharmaceutical dispensing process including the order in which said at least one pharmaceutical is recovered and relayed from said general container to said at least one dedicated container;a plurality of sensors;wherein said controller utilizes one or more sensors to detect a deviation from expected predetermined detection values related to said recovering and said relaying of said at least one pharmaceutical.2. The pharmaceutical dispensing machine according to claim 1 , further comprising a pharmaceutical identification element configured to identify said at least one pharmaceutical before said at least one pharmaceutical is passed from one part to another part.3. The pharmaceutical dispensing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the cause that said at least one pharmaceutical is not detected according to expected predetermined detection values is that said at least one pharmaceutical fell.4. The pharmaceutical dispensing machine according to claim 1 , wherein said one or more sensors are further configured to monitor the hardware ...

FOOD VENDING MACHINE AND FOOD VENDING METHOD USING THE SAME

A food vending machine and a food vending method are provided. The food vending machine includes a storage device, a movement device, a delivery device and a heating device. The storage device is configured to store at least one food item. The movement device is provided corresponding to the storage device, and is configured to fetch the at least one food item from the storage device and move the at least one food item. The delivery device is provided corresponding to the movement device, and includes at least one delivery portion. The at least one delivery portion includes a placement board. The movement device is configured to move and place the at least one food item on the placement board. The heating device includes a steam portion, a hot water portion and at least one injection member. 1. A food vending machine , comprising:a storage device configured to store at least one food item;a movement device provided corresponding to the storage device and configured to fetch the at least one food item from the storage device and move the at least one food item;a delivery device provided corresponding to the movement device and comprising at least one delivery portion comprising a placement board, wherein the movement device is configured to move and place the at least one food item on the placement board; anda heating device comprising a steam portion, a hot water portion and at least one injection member, wherein the steam portion and the hot water portion are in communication with the at least one injection member being movably provided corresponding to the at least one delivery portion, and the steam portion and the hot water portion are configured to inject steam and hot water into the at least one food item on the placement board corresponding thereto through the at least one injection member so as to heat the at least one food item.2. The food vending machine according to claim 1 , wherein the steam portion and the hot water portion are configured to ...

Systems and methods for autonomous road condition reporting

Apparatuses, methods, and computer readable storage media are provided for autonomously reporting road conditions. The apparatus can be operated by using one or more sensors by a detecting vehicle to detect a road condition. A computer can then identify the road condition using a component and generating a road condition information. The computer can then determine an effect of the road condition on other vehicles and determine a subset of the other vehicles that will be affected by the road condition. The computer can then transmit the road condition information such that the road condition information is receivable by the subset of other vehicles.

COMPUTERISED METHOD FOR MANAGING END-TO-END PILL DISPENSING, PACKING, FORECASTING, ORDERING, AND SPACE PLANNING IN A NETWORKED SYSTEM

The methods, automated and networked systems, and their components described herein are directed to applying logic flows and decision tree analysis, to manage pill dispensing and packaging of the dispensed pills into a blister pack in a high-volume pill dispensing environment. The described inventions provide end-to-end automation for a full cycle, start to finish, for the pill dispensing and packaging process. 1. A computerized automated method for managing end-to-end medical pill dispensing and packaging process in a private computerized networked environment , wherein the medical pills are being packaged in a blister pack for a patient in accordance with a prescription that is specific to the patient , wherein the private computerized networked environment includes one or more computing devices comprising processor hardware , the method including the steps of:using a central server, activating a prescription extraction flow module to extract a prescription from a client computer, wherein the prescription includes patient data and medication data, wherein the patient data includes the patient's name and patient's date of birth, and the medication data includes a list of one or more medical pills prescribed for the patient, the quantity of pills for each of the one or more medical pills prescribed for the patient, and the hours of administration (HOA) of the one or more medical pills, wherein the central server includes a processor, a system memory, and a decision logic module, wherein the processor is coupled to the system memory through an input/output (I/O) interface, and the decision logic module is communicatively connected to the processor, wherein the prescription is extracted based on instructions provided by the processor;storing the extracted prescription in the system memory of the central server;processing the stored prescription to separate the patient data from the medication data;developing a pack process flow plan, wherein the pack processing flow ...

MEDICATION DISPENSING CABINET SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A medication dispensing cabinet provides controlled access to medications and supplies stored in it. The cabinet may include at least one lockable storage compartment, and a controller that controls access to the at least one lockable storage compartment. The cabinet may include multiple printers integrated into the cabinet. The cabinet may include a camera operably coupled to the controller. The cabinet may include a set of cabinet electronics, and a power distribution and communications circuit board. The cabinet may include a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, wherein the controller conditions access to the at least one lockable storage compartment on receipt of information from the RFID reader. Data may be stored in the controller according to an implementation of RAID technology. The controller may include multiple electronic communications network interfaces, and may include an out of band network communication channel. A dispensing cabinet may facilitate printing of labels for medications. 1. A medication dispensing cabinet , comprising:at least one lockable storage compartment;a controller that controls access to the at least one lockable storage compartment; anda radio frequency identification (RFID) reader;wherein the controller conditions access to the at least one lockable storage compartment on receipt of information from the RFID reader.2. The medication dispensing cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the controller conditions access to the at least one lockable storage compartment on receipt from the RFID reader of information comprising any one or any combination of an identification of a user of the medication dispensing cabinet claim 1 , a password claim 1 , and a security code.3. The medication dispensing cabinet of claim 2 , wherein the controller conditions access to an interior of the at least one lockable storage compartment by a user of the medication dispensing cabinet on receipt from the RFID reader of information comprising any one or ...