Registers – Coded record sensors – Particular sensor structure
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-13
2006-06-13
Le, Thien M. (Department: 2876)
Registers
Coded record sensors
Particular sensor structure
C235S472010, C235S375000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07059526
ABSTRACT:
Method and identification system to keep track of individual pills dispensed to patients in a hospital by scanning a machine readable code assigned to each pill individually. The pills may be individually within single-pill containers. Inventory levels may be adjusted based on the scanning. Prior to dispensing the pills, a verification check may be performed.
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Sullivan Scott L.
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