Provided is a labeling apparatus that generates a label for labeling a drug container at a healthcare facility. The labeling apparatus includes a code reader that reads a computer-readable code encoding a drug to be stored by the drug container and transmits a signal indicative of the identity of the drug in response to reading the computer-readable code. A non-transitory computer-readable memory stores a drug formulary comprising a plurality of drug entries. A processing component is configured to identify, from the formulary, the identity of the drug corresponding to the computer-readable code and receives a patient identity from a computer-accessible source. A printer is operable to print label content identifying the specific drug onto a label that is to be applied to the drug container. The label content includes the identity of the drug and the patient identity encoded by a label code that is computer-readable.

A virtual quality control system and a method for virtual quality control of an automated medication fulfillment process are disclosed herein. In one aspect, the disclosure provides a virtual quality control system. In one embodiment, the virtual quality control system includes: (1) a verification controller configured to receive visual verification data and identification data of a verification event and generate comparison data from the identification data, and (2) a verification station configured to send a verification status to the verification controller based on the comparison data, the visual verification data, and input from a verifier.

A virtual quality control system and a method for virtual quality control of an automated medication fulfillment process are disclosed herein. In one aspect, the disclosure provides a virtual quality control system. In one embodiment, the virtual quality control system includes: (1) a verification controller configured to receive visual verification data and identification data of a verification event and generate comparison data from the identification data, and (2) a verification station configured to send a verification status to the verification controller based on the comparison data, the visual verification data, and input from a verifier.

A system (100) and method (900) for dispensing a personalized nutraceutical (81) to a consumer (62). The system (100) can create the personalized nutraceutical (81) that is selectively influenced by one or more attributes (640) relating to the intended consumer (62) of the personalized nutraceutical (81). The application(s) (373) of the system (300) can create a variety of outputs (690) including a personalized recipe (693) for the personalized nutraceutical (81) from a variety of inputs (610) that can include the health attributes (640) of the consumer (62). A production assembly (500) can manufacture the personalized nutraceutical (81) using the personalized recipe (693).

A system (100) and method (900) for dispensing a personalized nutraceutical (81) to a consumer (62). The system (100) can create the personalized nutraceutical (81) that is selectively influenced by one or more attributes (640) relating to the intended consumer (62) of the personalized nutraceutical (81). The application(s) (373) of the system (300) can create a variety of outputs (690) including a personalized recipe (693) for the personalized nutraceutical (81) from a variety of inputs (610) that can include the health attributes (640) of the consumer (62). A production assembly (500) can manufacture the personalized nutraceutical (81) using the personalized recipe (693).

According to one embodiment, a system includes a medical device configured to provide a function to a user, communicate via a wireless communication channel with one or more other devices, and send a signal to shift a medical device application from a locked state to an unlocked state. The system also includes a computing device having wireless communication channels and a processor and logic integrated with and/or executable by the processor. The logic is configured to cause the computing device to communicate with the medical device, execute the medical device application, and shift from the locked state to the unlocked state in response to receiving the signal from the medical device. Core functionality of the medical device application is disabled when the medical device application is in the locked state, and some functionality applicable to the medical device is enabled when the medical device application is in the unlocked state.

A monitoring system includes a weight sensor for receiving a vial containing a controlled substance possessed by a patient. A processor receives a weight measured by the weight sensor. A communication circuit transmits the weight measured by the weight sensor to a remote server. The weight sensor may be mounted in a container having a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment has a first lid that is releasable without any lock. A second compartment has a second lid that is secured by a lock. The weight sensor is mounted inside the second compartment.

A monitoring system includes a weight sensor for receiving a vial containing a controlled substance possessed by a patient. A processor receives a weight measured by the weight sensor. A communication circuit transmits the weight measured by the weight sensor to a remote server. The weight sensor may be mounted in a container having a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment has a first lid that is releasable without any lock. A second compartment has a second lid that is secured by a lock. The weight sensor is mounted inside the second compartment.

Various embodiments relate to systems and methods for monitoring adherence to a medication regimen through the use of a smart medication container. The container can include an electronic display that presents relevant information, such as dosage and/or medication information, instructions, user information, messages, notifications, and device information (e.g., battery status, network connectivity status). A pair of conductive elements positioned on either side of the container's opening can be configured to continually measure capacitance in order to identify when contents (e.g., pills) leave the container. More than one pair of conductive elements may be used to improve accuracy and reduce the effects of noise. A processor is able to analyze the capacitance data and determine whether medication has been dispensed from the container and, if so, how much medication was dispensed. A computer system can then compare the results to a planned medication regimen to determine a state of compliance.

The invention provides a system to physically dispense an item, including tangible items and/or services or features, on-site from a dispenser whereby the item to be dispensed is selected by the system based on user-specific or item-specific information. In an embodiment, the system selects the dispensed item based on both user-specific and item-specific information. In another embodiment the invention comprises a system that activates gaming features in a gaming device based on user-specific information. In another embodiment, the invention comprises a system incorporated into an interactive amusement system to activate features of a playfield based on user-specific information.