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Method, apparatus, and computer program product for dispensing products

US10242337B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2016
Grant dateMar 26, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/0092
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Example embodiments of the present invention may provide a method of dispensing a product having a verified identity to be labeled and packaged without requiring additional validation and verification. According to an example embodiment, a dispensing system may include a display, a workstation, a user interface, and a controller. The controller may be configured to receive an indication that the workstation is clear of any products, such as products associated with a previous dispensing operation. The controller may: receive provide for presentation on the display of an identification of a batch of a first product type to be retrieved in response to the indication that the workstation is clear; receive an identification of a batch of products of a first product type that is received at the workstation; and identify a queue of orders for the first product type as maintained in a memory.

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