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Integrated suite of medical tools

US8170714B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2010
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/087
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a tool that can be used to order, dispense, locate, request and administer medications as well as locate, issue and administer medical items and supplies for patients from a plurality of entry points into the system, e.g. handheld devices, mobile cart, etc. New workflows and functionality for various devices such as dispensing devices (automated dispensing cabinets) and issuing devices (e.g. open shelving) are also disclosed. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used to construe the claims.

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