Patent classifications
A47F2010/005
Automatic sensing methods and devices for inventory control
The present disclosure is generally directed to methods of tracking stocked inventory, such as products or other items stocked on a store shelf or other storage space. The disclosure is also directed to devices and systems that may be utilized to carry out such methods.
MEDICATION TRACKING SYSTEM IN A PHARMACY
A medication filling system includes at least one automatic dispensing device with a plurality of cells that contain a plurality of different types of medications for dispensing into prescription containers. The medication filling system also includes a bulk and prep area that has a plurality of bulk up containers with medications to refill the plurality of cells in the automatic dispensing device. The bulk up containers include wireless tags with data that includes at least the type and quantity of the medications contained in the respective bulk up containers. At least one wireless sensor is positioned at an opening between the bulk and prep area and the at least one automatic dispensing device. The at least one wireless sensor is configured to monitor each time one of the bulk up containers passes through the opening into or out of the bulk and prep area.
INTERACTIVE MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS
Retail display fixtures include a plurality of modular interchangeable surface panels, a base structure having at least one outward-facing surface adapted and configured to receive the plurality of modular interchangeable surface panels, and at least one mechanical connector adapted and configured to secure the plurality of modular interchangeable surface panels to the base structure.