AUTOMATED WASHING SYSTEM WITH COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
First Claim
1. An automated washing system for a user, comprising:
- (a) at least one cleaning station operable to automatically wash at least a portion of the user;
(b) an identification apparatus operatively associated with the cleaning station, the identification apparatus operable to at least automatically identify at least one of;
(1) the user, and(2) an object;
(c) a cleaning station operations monitor operatively associated with the cleaning station and the identification apparatus; and
(d) a memory associated with the cleaning station operations monitor, the memory comprising at least one of;
(1) a compliance module operable to record data associated with the user;
(2) an information module operable to provide the user with at least one segment of information about at least one of entertainment, a cleaning history statistic, and training;
(3) a consumables-authentication module operable to verify that the cleaning station is operating with a particular substance; and
(4) a solutions selection module operable to direct the cleaning station to perform at least one of the following;
(A) based on a user identifier, administer at least one of;
(i) a predetermined mixture; and
(ii) a substance;
and(B) operate a function for a predetermined period of time based on a history of washing compliance for the user.
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Abstract
A system is provided for providing automated washing and verifying compliance of use. The system provides for identifying individual users of one or more cleaning stations through various technologies, such as RFID. Individual'"'"'s use of cleaning stations is monitored to determine compliance with hand-washing requirements. A compliance report may be generated based on data associated with one or more individuals'"'"' use of the cleaning station(s). Educational and/or entertainment content may be displayed to the user when he or she is using the cleaning station. Additionally, the cleaning station may identify containers having authorized consumables such as soap or disinfectant.
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30 Claims
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1. An automated washing system for a user, comprising:
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(a) at least one cleaning station operable to automatically wash at least a portion of the user; (b) an identification apparatus operatively associated with the cleaning station, the identification apparatus operable to at least automatically identify at least one of; (1) the user, and (2) an object; (c) a cleaning station operations monitor operatively associated with the cleaning station and the identification apparatus; and (d) a memory associated with the cleaning station operations monitor, the memory comprising at least one of; (1) a compliance module operable to record data associated with the user; (2) an information module operable to provide the user with at least one segment of information about at least one of entertainment, a cleaning history statistic, and training; (3) a consumables-authentication module operable to verify that the cleaning station is operating with a particular substance; and (4) a solutions selection module operable to direct the cleaning station to perform at least one of the following; (A) based on a user identifier, administer at least one of; (i) a predetermined mixture; and (ii) a substance; and (B) operate a function for a predetermined period of time based on a history of washing compliance for the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for monitoring user compliance with a washing requirement, the system comprising:
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at least a first cleaning station operable to automatically wash at least a portion of a user; an identification apparatus operatively associated with the first cleaning station, the identification apparatus being operable to at least automatically identify the user; a cleaning station operations monitor operatively associated with the first cleaning station; and a memory associated with the cleaning station operations monitor, the memory comprising a compliance module in communication with the identification apparatus, the compliance module being operable to record data associated with use of the first cleaning station by the user. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of monitoring user compliance with a washing requirement, the method comprising:
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automatically identifying a user of at least a first cleaning station, the cleaning station including an apparatus for automatically washing at least a portion of the user; recording by a computer at least an identity of the user of the first cleaning station; and automatically washing at least the portion of the user. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method of monitoring user compliance with a washing requirement, the method comprising:
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(a) providing at least a first cleaning station operable to automatically wash at least a portion of a user; (b) automatically identifying through an identification apparatus at least one of; (1) the user, and (2) a consumables container associated with the first cleaning station; (c) causing a cleaning station operations monitor operatively associated with the first cleaning station and the identification apparatus to operate, the cleaning station operations monitor including a memory, the memory comprising at least one of; (1) a compliance module operable to record data associated with the user; (2) an information module operable to provide the user with at least one segment of information about at least one of entertainment, cleaning history statistics, and training; (3) a consumables-authentication module operable to verify that the first cleaning station is operating with a particular substance; and (4) a solutions selection module operable to direct the first cleaning station to perform at least one of the following; (A) based on a user identifier, administer at least one of; (i) a predetermined mixture; and (ii) a substance; and (B) operate a function for a predetermined period of time based on a history of washing compliance for the user; and (d) automatically washing at least the portion of the user. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30)
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Specification