Systems and methods for monitoring consumption
US9582977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B5/36
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method monitors the consumption of materials, including determining the presence of materials in a smart receptacle using a sensor located in the smart receptacle. A server is alerted when an actionable item is detected.
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