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Method and apparatus for handling packages

US8789748B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

MEDAVAIL, INC. · US

Inventors

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

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 10, 2012
Grant date	Jul 29, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 10, 2032

Classification

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

Abstract

A vending machine. 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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