Medication storage device usage status notifications
US8593278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/60
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A usage status notification method and corresponding medication storage device (e.g., mobile medication dispensing cart, medication cabinet, nurse server, etc.) are provided. To generate the usage status notification, the status of one or more components of the medication storage device may be monitored. An in-use notification signal may be generated if it is determined that the medication storage device is in use at a certain point in time (e.g., when a user is logged into the medication storage device). An available notification signal may be generated if it is determined that the medication storage device is available for use at a certain point in time (e.g., when a user is logged out of the medication storage device). Other types of usage status signals may also be provided.
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