Patent · US Active

Method and apparatus for handling packages in an automated dispensary

US8267310B2 · kind B2 · utility

9Cited by

3References

19Claims

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Inventors

Donald Craig Waugh · Oakville, CA
Richard Panetta · Milton, CA
Peter Suma · Aurora, CA
Leigh Pauls · San Francisco, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 5, 2010
Grant date	Sep 18, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 30, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06V2201/06
WIPO fieldControl
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a method and apparatus for handling a package in an automated dispensary, a package is positioned in an inspection station of the dispensary. Images are captured of the package and are read to identify data on labels or on the package itself. The data is encoded as source data in an identifying label which is applied to the package and is used subsequently in handling the package for dispensing and other inventory management procedures.

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