Controlled access supply cabinet and system

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2006-11-28

2010-10-05

Crawford, Gene (Department: 3651)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Article handling

C700S242000, C700S241000, C700S237000, C700S232000, C221S123000, C221S133000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07809470

ABSTRACT:
An automated supplies cabinet dispenses supply items that are stored in a rack of drawers within a locking cabinet. A robotic transfer mechanism fetches the drawer containing the desired supply items, and brings it to an access portal at the front of the cabinet. A sliding door opens automatically to provide access. The supply articles can be RFID tagged and an RFID reader provides for automatic inventory updating when the articles are taken. The racks can take the form of carts that wheel into place in the cabinet. A light curtain disposed at the access portal can block movement of the door and of the transfer mechanism if it detects a hand reaching in. The cabinet provides an audit trail and facilitates inventory control and patient billing.

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