Automated Hand Cleaning Reminder System for an Entranceway
First Claim
1. An automated hand cleaning reminder system comprising:
- product dispensing means mounted proximate an entranceway;
a motion/presence detector being mounted in the product dispensing means and being adapted for detecting an approach of a visitor to the entranceway;
a processor mounted in the product dispensing means and being electrically coupled to the motion/presence detector and in electronic communication with the product dispensing means;
message conveying means mounted in the product dispensing means and being electrically coupled to the processor, the message conveying means providing an access allowed audio tone when a person has utilized the product dispensing means and issuing an access denied audio tone when a person has not utilized the product dispensing means, said processor being adapted for playing either the access allowed audio tone or the access denied audio tone on the message conveying means instantaneously after the motion/presence detector has detected the approach of the visitor to the entranceway; and
a data storage device mounted in the product dispensing means and being electrically coupled to the processor.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an improved an automated hand cleaning reminder system having a disinfectant dispenser mounted proximate to an entranceway. When approaching the entranceway the visitor must first utilize a disinfectant dispenser to gain unalarmed entry or exit through the entranceway. When the disinfectant dispenser is utilized the disinfectant dispenser transmits a signal to a processor which then deactivates temporarily a motion/presence detector scanning an area immediately adjacent or close to the entranceway, and thus permits entry or exit for the visitor. At the same time, processor activates a light emitter to provide a visual indication to the visitor that passage is permitted, and, simultaneously also activates the access allowed audio tone to be played through a message conveying apparatus. If the dispenser has not been utilized, the proximity detector will remain armed and the processor then issues an access denied audio tone to be played through the message conveying apparatus, and, simultaneously also activates a flashing light emitter to provide a visual indication to the visitor that passage is not permitted.
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12 Claims
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1. An automated hand cleaning reminder system comprising:
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product dispensing means mounted proximate an entranceway; a motion/presence detector being mounted in the product dispensing means and being adapted for detecting an approach of a visitor to the entranceway; a processor mounted in the product dispensing means and being electrically coupled to the motion/presence detector and in electronic communication with the product dispensing means; message conveying means mounted in the product dispensing means and being electrically coupled to the processor, the message conveying means providing an access allowed audio tone when a person has utilized the product dispensing means and issuing an access denied audio tone when a person has not utilized the product dispensing means, said processor being adapted for playing either the access allowed audio tone or the access denied audio tone on the message conveying means instantaneously after the motion/presence detector has detected the approach of the visitor to the entranceway; and a data storage device mounted in the product dispensing means and being electrically coupled to the processor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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- 5. The system of 4, wherein either of the access allowed signal and access denied signal are displayed substantially simultaneously with an issuance of a respective one of the access allowed audio tone and the access denied audio tone.
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