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Data Processing: Generic Control Systems Or Specific Applications > Specific Application, Apparatus Or Process > Article Handling > Dispensing Or Vending Dispensing Or VendingDispensing Or Vending patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.12/07/06 - 20060276931 - Systems and methods for improved health care compliance According to some embodiments, systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture may provide for improved health care compliance. Embodiments may comprise, for example, identifying an occurrence of an event associated with the taking of a substance by a patient, determining output information associated with a game, and providing the output ... 11/23/06 - 20060265101 - System and method for communicating vending information A system and method for communicating vending information for a vendible media product having entertainment content therein is provided. The system comprises a transaction network, and a database in communication with the transaction network, wherein the database stores a plurality of digital video disc titles and a plurality of locations ... 11/16/06 - 20060259189 - Method and apparatus for printing a gift card The disclosure pertains to a self-service kiosk for customizing, printing and dispensing an activated gift card on location. The self-service kiosk may include at least one central processing unit, a display, at least one input device, a card printer, and program code for selecting and printing a gift card. ... 11/16/06 - 20060259188 - Items dispenser An automated small items dispensing apparatus is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the invention includes a networked, programmable, automatic medication items dispensing apparatus for use by individual patients who are enrolled in a medication protocol or medication therapy regimen. The device is located separate from the patient's health care provider's ... 11/16/06 - 20060259187 - System and method for interactive items dispenser A networked items dispenser is disclosed. The device includes a housing having a bulk storage bin for storing items, a temporary storage bin for receiving the items, and a dispensing receptacle for receiving the items from the temporary storage bin. A communications network interface is provided for entering programming instructions. ... 10/26/06 - 20060241806 - Smart tray for dispensing medicaments The invention relates to a medicament dispensing tray or container for dispensing medicaments contained therein and further including electronic circuitry for performing various functions such as, for example, determining an operating mode of the container, determining if the data stored in the memory device is up to date, determining if ... 08/24/06 - 20060190128 - Vending machine with transponder interrogator A vending machine includes a transponder interrogator. A customer carries a transponder embedded within an ornamental or useful item, such as a key chain ornament. When the customer desires to make a purchase from the vending machine, the customer presents the transponder to the transponder interrogator. The transponder is identified ... 08/17/06 - 20060184271 - Cartridge-loaded automatic prescription pill dispensing system and dispensing unit and cartridge for use therein An automatic prescription pill dispensing unit uses a cartridge in which prescription drugs are pre-loaded, preferably by a pharmacist, according to the user's medication regimen. This tamper-proof cartridge can only be unlocked by a pharmacist using a specially designed loading dock, or by inserting the cartridge into the user's dispensing ... 08/03/06 - 20060173575 - Automated reagent dispensing system and method of operation A system and method that enables automated reagent dispensing for tissue stainers. The stainers receive staining protocols from a central controller. The central controller may control a plurality of stainers simultaneously. The stainers obtain information provided on slide identifiers which is communicated to the central controller. The central controller determines ... 08/03/06 - 20060173574 - Document processor with optical sensor arrangement An apparatus for document processing comprises an optical sensor including a light source, a light detector and an optical element. The optical sensor is adapted so that, during operation of the apparatus, at least a first portion of light from the source that enters the optical element travels along paths ... 06/15/06 - 20060129273 - Medication tray having a light grid over a surface thereof A method and system for loading a tray, e.g., a multi-compartment tray, with at least one medication, the tray having a light grid over a surface thereof is provided. Further provided is a computerized method and system for delivering medication to at least one individual from a tray, e.g., a ... 06/15/06 - 20060129272 - Computerized method and system for loading and/or unloading a tray having a light grid over a surface thereof A method and system for loading a tray, e.g., a multi-compartment tray, with at least one medication, the tray having a light grid over a surface thereof is provided. Further provided is a computerized method and system for delivering medication to at least one individual from a tray, e.g., a ... 05/18/06 - 20060106489 - User-specific dispensing system The invention provides a system to physically dispense an item, including tangible items and/or services or features, on-site from a dispenser whereby the item to be dispensed is selected by the system based on user-specific or item-specific information. In an embodiment, the system selects the dispensed item based on both ... 05/18/06 - 20060106488 - User-specific dispensing system The invention provides a system to physically dispense an item on-site from a dispenser whereby the item to be dispensed is selected by the system based on user-specific or item-specific information. In an embodiment, the system selects the dispensed item based on both user-specific and item-specific information. In another embodiment ... 05/04/06 - 20060095157 - Inferential temperature control system A system manages the temperature of thermoplastic material by initiating a default heating cycle in response to a sensor failure. The system may thus continue to heat the thermoplastic material according to the default heating cycle until the sensor can be repaired or replaced. A system controller implements the default ... 04/27/06 - 20060089749 - Dosing system for fluid media The invention relates to a dosing system to dispense a predetermined quantity of a fluid medium which comprises a digital signal processor control having an interface to emit a start signal and a stop signal and an interface to measure a sensor signal. A dispenser is provided that is triggered ... 04/13/06 - 20060079994 - Unit-dose medication dispensing cart and method of operating the same A unit dose medication dispensing cart is provided. The unit dose medication dispensing cart comprises a plurality of drawers, a plurality of indicators, and a controller. The drawers are used for containing prepackaged unit dose medications. Each of the indicators, capable of emitting a light signal, is mounted on one ... 04/13/06 - 20060079993 - Fuel dispenser controller application installed on host computer The present invention relates to a fuel dispenser control system used in combination with a host computer for controlling the fuel dispensing process, and with newer dispensers, for accepting payment by credit card or cash dispenser. The fuel control system includes a fuel controller application installed on the operating system ... 03/23/06 - 20060064200 - Vending machine A vending machine capable of selecting any one of a first of a fourth mode which make it possible to carry out a commodity and a prize and a fifth mode which makes it possible to carry out only a commodity by a mode selecting device. In a state in ... 03/02/06 - 20060047360 - Control system and method for chemical injection A chemical injection system has a pump and an actuator connected to the pump. The actuator further comprises a first sensor for sensing a deactivated state of the pump; a second sensor for sensing an activated state of the pump; a computer connected to the first and second sensors and ... 12/22/05 - 20050283272 - Apparatus for dispensing activated monitoring devices The invention is a method and apparatus for dispensing an activated electronic monitoring device (EM device), such as a data logger. The invention can activate an EM device and verify activation before dispensing the EM device. The invention comprises a receptacle for storing a plurality of unactivated EM devices, a ... 11/03/05 - 20050246059 - Mls-hydroxyl filling station (mls-hfs) The utility of the MLS-HFS hydroxyl filling station, its configuration, design, and operation is the keystone of a new type of automation the production of hydroxyl gases from renewable resources. ... 10/20/05 - 20050234591 - Method and system for pharmaceutical automation A pharmaceutical automation method and a system are provided. The method includes steps of randomly mounting a cassette filled with a predetermined type of tablets on a selected one of a plurality of cassette seats of a cassette seat unit, retrieving tablet data stored in a memory of the cassette, ... 10/20/05 - 20050234590 - Vending machine On a sales image displayed on a LCD of a vending machine, there are set multiple commodity sample display areas and a commodity information display area. When the sales image is displayed, if any one of reduced size commodity images displayed in the commodity sample display areas is selected, an ... 09/22/05 - 20050209733 - Automatic medicament dispenser system A mobile medicine storage unit for individuals under a doctor's care. The unit is programmable and preferably fully automatic, but also manual, in dispensing any number of medications up to four times per day at preselected times. Audible and visible indicators alert patients of proper dosages and timings of these ... 09/08/05 - 20050197738 - System and method for managing the dispensation of a bulk product A premises (20) is equipped with a plurality of containers (26) in which are stored bulk products (56) that are dispensed from the containers (26) for individual transactions. The containers (26) are equipped with asset tags (48) that monitor the dispensation of products (56). Event records (96) are electronically communicated ... 08/18/05 - 20050182513 - Product storing and dispensing system A product storing and dispensing system for a multiplicity of items, such as packages of disposable washcloths. The system has a cabinet with a plurality of product compartments in which the temperature is controlled. A sensor is provided in each product compartment for sensing the presence of a product in ... 08/18/05 - 20050182512 - Tablet feeder Tablets are delivered from a tablet storage case 3 mounted on a case support table 4, and when the tablets are passed through a delivery passage 9 formed in the case support table 3, quantity of the passed tablets is counted by a counting means 10. A start state of ... 08/11/05 - 20050177274 - Liquid handling system with electronic information storage The present invention is a system for handling liquid and a method for the same. The system has a container capable of holding a liquid. An electronic storage device is coupled with the container for electronically storing information relating to the liquid stored in the container. The system also has ... 08/11/05 - 20050177273 - Material supply system in semiconductor device manufacturing plant In a small scaled plant intended for flexible manufacturing, a pure water supply system is provided at a low cost without reducing a production efficiency. A pure water system produces a plurality of grades of pure water which are supplied through pipes connected to points of use for cleaning, CMP, ... 08/04/05 - 20050171634 - System and method for measuring, monitoring and controlling washroom dispensers and products An apparatus for the dispensing of product is provided. The apparatus may include a dispenser sensor unit in communication with a dispenser that is configured for the dispensing of product. The dispenser sensor unit may be configured for detecting information about the product and for varying a dispensing parameter of ... 06/02/05 - 20050119788 - System and method for recording medication delivery to a patient A care management system in which the management of the administration of care for patients is automated. Hospital information systems are monitored and the information from those systems is used in verifying the administrations of care to patients. The care management system monitors ongoing administrations for progress and automatically updates ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |