System and method for automated medication dispensing
US11266120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J2205/60
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automated medication dispensing system includes a lightning sensor configured to detect an electromagnetic signature of a lightning strike and a dispenser bank configured to store and dispense a medication for a pet. A user interface is configured to input one or more dispensing parameters for dispensing the medication stored in the dispenser bank. A microcontroller is in signal communication with the lightning sensor, the dispenser bank, and the user interface. The microcontroller is configured to generate a dispensing signal for opening the dispenser bank based on data received from the lightning sensor and the user interface. The dispenser bank is configured to dispense the medication once receives the dispensing signal from the microcontroller.
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