Optimizing a dispensing parameter of a product dispenser based on product usage data
US10130221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K2010/3881
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for optimizing performance of a product dispenser are provided herein. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the product dispenser (e.g., the environment, the type or habits of users or individual users, etc.), initial dispensing parameter settings of the product dispenser may be undesirable. Using monitored usage data, optimized dispensing parameters can be determined to achieve more desirable usage of the product dispenser (e.g., decrease waste, power save, increase efficiency, etc.). Additionally, using bounding parameters and/or information from the environment (e.g., nearby product dispensers) can lead to further optimized performance of the product dispenser. User or group specific optimized dispensing parameters can also be determined and used.
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