Universal dispenser interface
US9886810B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/18
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a dispenser interface, associated methods and systems, and dispensers employing the dispenser interface and associated systems and methods. An example embodiment provides a product dispenser assembly for dispensing a product. The dispenser comprises a dispenser controller having a first communication interface; and a communication controller having a second communication interface. The second communication interface is operatively connected to the first communication interface. The communication controller is configured to be in communication with one or more devices. The communication controller is configured to receive a command from one of the one or more devices; and provide the command to the dispenser controller. The dispenser controller and communication controller are configured to cause (a) product to be dispensed, (b) dispenser data to be stored, or (c) dispenser data to be communicated in accordance with the command.
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