Medicament tray inventory system and method

Details Medicament tray inventory system and method Medicament tray inventory system and method

2005-04-18

2008-10-21

Crawford, Gene O. (Department: 3651)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Article handling

C700S236000, C700S241000, C221S004000, C221S005000

Reexamination Certificate

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07440818

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method and system that utilizes one or more cassettes or trays, which hold one or more types of medicaments, the cassettes or trays being configured for intelligent dispensing of the medicaments. In one embodiment, a smart tray for dispensing medicaments includes.

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