Medication bin having an electronic display and an associated method and computer program product
US8660687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J2205/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medication bin is provided that includes a bin housing configured to carry medication and other medical supplies, an electronic display, such as a liquid crystal display or electronic paper, carried by the bin housing and a processor carried by the bin housing and configured to control the electronic display. The processor is configured to receive information relating to a destination of the medication or other medical supplies to be carried by the medication bin. The processor is also configured to direct the electronic display to present a representation of the destination. Corresponding methods and computer program products are also provided.
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