Pharmaceutical dispensing device and methods

Details Pharmaceutical dispensing device and methods Pharmaceutical dispensing device and methods

1995-10-10

1998-04-28

Elmore, Reba I.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

3644791, 36447911, 36447914, 312215, G06F 1700, G06G 748

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active

057453667

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides improved methods and apparatus for providing access to items to be dispensed and for maintaining an inventory of the items. According to one aspect of the invention, a dispensing unit is provided having an enclosure with an interior. A plurality of storage locations are distributed over a surface of the enclosure. Sensors associated with at least some of the individual storage locations are provided. The unit further includes a multiplicity of receptacles disposed within at least some of the storage locations. Sensors associated with at least some of the individual receptacles are provided. A processor is disposed on the enclosure and connected to receive signals from the storage location-associated sensors and the receptacle-associated sensors.

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