Hands free, controlled autofill for a dispenser
US8327889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2700/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dispensing system includes a digital image capture device focused on a dispenser well for capturing images of containers in the dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images of containers captured by the digital image capture device to determine physical parameters of each container placed in the dispensing well. An actual dispensing operation is automatically regulated based on characteristics of the container.
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