Dispensing system and methods

Details Dispensing system and methods Dispensing system and methods

1998-09-28

2000-11-21

Ellis, Christopher P.

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Article handling

700236, G06F 1700

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061515361

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides exemplary dispensing systems and methods for dispensing medical supply items. According to one exemplary method, a dispensing cabinet is provided having a processor. An auxiliary storage location is also provided and is separate from the dispensing cabinet. The auxiliary storage location has at least one door and at least one lock to lock the door, with the lock being operable upon receipt of a signal from the processor. Further, the auxiliary storage location holds at least one medical supply item. User identification information and charge account information are entered into the processor to cause the processor to send a signal to unlock the lock. An item sensor on the dispensing cabinet is actuated to record removal of the medical supply item from the auxiliary storage location. The medical supply item is then removed from the auxiliary storage location.

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