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Systems and methods for monitoring consumption

US9582977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2014
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 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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