System and method for measuring, monitoring and controlling washroom dispensers and products
US7783380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A90/10
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
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 the dispenser. A data communications unit in communication with the dispenser sensor unit may also be provided and may be configured for receiving information from the dispenser sensor unit. A washroom monitoring station in communication with the data communications unit may also be present and may be configured for receiving information from the data communications unit. The dispenser sensor unit may be configured for receiving a communication so as to vary a dispensing parameter of the dispenser.
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