Method of operating a dispensing cabinet
US7085621B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G12/001
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of operating a dispensing cabinet to identify the locations where items to be dispensed are located is comprised of a login step in which user information is entered into a processor controlling the dispensing cabinet. The processor unlocks certain doors of the dispensing cabinet in response to the user information. Assuming that a locate mode of operation has been chosen, the locations of the items to be located are determined by the processor. An alpha-numeric display positioned on a shelf within the cabinet begins flashing with the number of items to be located that are held by that shelf. After the user identifies the shelves having flashing alpha-numeric displays, the user may enter a dispense mode or may logoff causing the unlocked doors to lock.
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