Title:
WEIGHT-BASED DISPENSING SYSTEM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/008479
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A weight-based dispensing system is disclosed. The system includes a platform and a container, coupled to the platform, including a lid configured to move between a closed state restricting access to items in the container and an open state allowing access to the items in the container. The system also includes at least two weight sensors, wherein each of the weight sensors is coupled to the platform and is configured to determine a change in weight on the platform, and a controller configured to determine a change in the number of items in the container based on the state of the lid and the change in weight on the platform. A method for dispensing items is also disclosed.
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Inventors:
GODLEWSKI PETER (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2010/040069
Publication Date:
March 17, 2011
Filing Date:
June 25, 2010
Export Citation:
Assignee:
CAREFUSION 303 INC (US)
GODLEWSKI PETER (US)
GODLEWSKI PETER (US)
International Classes:
A61J7/04; A61J7/00; G06F19/00; G06Q50/00
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2001047466A1 | 2001-07-05 |
Foreign References:
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
HANKINS, John A. et al. (11682 El Camino Real Suite 40, San Diego CA, US)
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