System and method for user access of dispensing unit
US9042607B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/32
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Dispensing units for dispensing items, such as in a healthcare facility, are linked in a network. The dispensing units use a fingerprint to authenticate users. The fingerprints on a short list reflect recent authorization, and permit access without other identifying information. Dispensing units in the network may use different fingerprint scanning technologies, but are made compatible by enrolling fingerprints using the different technologies. Two or more reference fingerprints may be stored at a dispensing unit, permitting either a primary fingerprint or alternate fingerprint to gain access to that dispensing unit. During enrollment of a user, fingerprints for a user may be “fast tracked” for registration based upon a quality determination.
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