G07F17/18

Sunblock lotion spray booth
11167118 · 2021-11-09 ·

In embodiments, the sunblock lotion spray booth comprises a booth, a plurality of spray columns, a plurality of canisters, a pump, a ventilator, and one or more payment receiving devices. The booth may be adapted to spray one or more tanning products onto a user via the plurality of spray columns located within the booth once a payment receiving device and an activation button have been activated. As non-limiting examples, the one or more tanning products may be sunblock lotions having different SPF values, bronzers, or combinations thereof. One or more of the plurality of spray columns may be height-adjustable. The pump may move the tanning products from the plurality of canisters to a plurality of nozzles located on the spray columns via tubing within the walls of the booth. The ventilator may circulate air within the booth.

Apparatus and method for dispensing liquids into a container

A machine for dispensing a vaporizable liquid into a container for use in an electronic inhalation device is disclosed. The machine comprises a reservoir of liquid, a dispensing port to receive an empty container to be filled, and a dispensing mechanism fluidly connected to the reservoir for dispensing a quantity of liquid from the reservoir to a container received in the dispensing port. The machine also comprises a controller connected to the dispensing mechanism to control operation thereof, and a user-operable interface connected to the controller for a user to actuate the machine. Also disclosed is a method of operation of such a machine and a system of a plurality of such machines.

Apparatus and method for dispensing liquids into a container

A machine for dispensing a vaporizable liquid into a container for use in an electronic inhalation device is disclosed. The machine comprises a reservoir of liquid, a dispensing port to receive an empty container to be filled, and a dispensing mechanism fluidly connected to the reservoir for dispensing a quantity of liquid from the reservoir to a container received in the dispensing port. The machine also comprises a controller connected to the dispensing mechanism to control operation thereof, and a user-operable interface connected to the controller for a user to actuate the machine. Also disclosed is a method of operation of such a machine and a system of a plurality of such machines.

Interactive aroma dispensing system

An aroma dispensing system is provided. The aroma dispensing system includes an aroma blending device adapted to deliver at least one aroma substance to the nasal cavities of a consumer; a user interface configured for inputting and displaying information regarding the at least one aroma substance, and a memory component that stores a computer algorithm, the computer algorithm causing the system to analyze the input information in real-time in order to classify aroma preferences of the consumer, including recommending one or more in-store consumer products suitable to the consumer's aroma preferences.

Real-time event transcription system and method
11714876 · 2023-08-01 · ·

A real-time event transcription system and related methods provides for determining the existence, sequencing and timing of an event and/or event elements, for detecting and compensating for latency issues and cheating while providing synchronized user engagement, wherein users who are observing an event interact with a stream of stimuli generated over the course of the event, each user's interactions precisely recorded and accurately timestamped, accounting and/or compensating for various delays that may cause different users to encounter the stimuli at different times. Embodiments further provide for methods to determine and synchronize stimuli and reaction timing across a plurality of geographical locations, transmission methods and media.

Servicing Pathway Selection for Critical Smart Dispenser in Multiple Washroom Facilities
20220261770 · 2022-08-18 ·

A method of managing a plurality of washrooms in a facility for servicing by service personnel and, more particularly, for establishing servicing operations which provide for service of at least selected of the dispensers before their consumable product supply falls below a pre-selected refill value.

Servicing Pathway Selection for Critical Smart Dispenser in Multiple Washroom Facilities
20220261770 · 2022-08-18 ·

A method of managing a plurality of washrooms in a facility for servicing by service personnel and, more particularly, for establishing servicing operations which provide for service of at least selected of the dispensers before their consumable product supply falls below a pre-selected refill value.

DISPENSER OF MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS AND CORRESPONDING REFILLS
20220273505 · 2022-09-01 ·

A menstrual product dispenser including a rear face, intended for attaching the dispenser to a vertical support, two side faces and a front face. The dispenser also includes: at least one storage compartment suitable for receiving at least one container comprising a plurality of the menstrual products, referred to as the product refill, each refill comprising a plurality of menstrual products of the same type, a base, which is rigidly connected to the rear face and the side faces, for retaining the at least one product refill in the dispenser, and at least one compartment for distributing at least one of the menstrual products. The at least one distribution compartment is rigidly connected to the base of the dispenser. The dispenser is suitable for distributing one menstrual product of each type in the distribution compartment.

System and method for tracking wellness activity using a fitness tracking device

A method for tracking and incentivizing wellness activity using a fitness tracking device includes; synchronizing, with at least one processor, the user wellness data corresponding to a time period from the fitness tracking device by receiving at least one communication from the fitness tracking device; in response to synchronizing the user wellness data, determining, with at least one processor, whether the user is a participating user; and in response to the determination that the user is a participating user, automatically communicating, with at least one processor, at least one activity message comprising the user wellness data of the user over the time period to at least one transaction processing server. Various other systems and methods for tracking and incentivizing wellness activity using a fitness tracking device are disclosed.

VENDING APPARTUS FOR AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLES

A vending apparatus includes (i) an interface configured to allow a user to select a consumable for use in an aerosol generating device; (ii) a first compartment for storing the selected consumable; (iii) dispenser apparatus configured to dispense the selected consumable from the first compartment to the user; (iv) a controller operably coupled to the user interface and the dispenser apparatus and configured to cause the dispenser to retrieve the selected consumable from the first compartment and to dispense the selected consumable to the user; and (iv) communication apparatus operably coupled to the controller and configured to receive data regarding the aerosol generating device.