Hand Sanitation Dispensing and Tracking Systems and Methods
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1. A sanitizer dispensing and tracking system, comprising:
- a computerized controller in communication with a proximity sensor configured to detect a person in close proximity to the system, a speaker configured to relay audible notifications, a dispenser containing a sanitizing solution, and a memory storage for logging the incidents of usage and non-usage of the system.
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Abstract
A hand sanitation dispensing and tracking system is disclosed that encourages proper hand sanitization to maintain cleanliness and limit the spread of harmful pathogens. More specifically, a system is provided that detects the approach of a person to an area where it is desirous to limit the spread of germs, provides escalating notifications to the person to sanitize their hands, tracks whether the person uses the sanitizer, and records the information for later statistical analysis. Moreover, the system is small and portable thereby allowing it to be effective in remote areas, or in areas where electricity is not readily available or reliable.
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1. A sanitizer dispensing and tracking system, comprising:
a computerized controller in communication with a proximity sensor configured to detect a person in close proximity to the system, a speaker configured to relay audible notifications, a dispenser containing a sanitizing solution, and a memory storage for logging the incidents of usage and non-usage of the system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for encouraging hand sanitation and tracking compliance, the method comprising the steps of:
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detecting the proximity of a person; providing a notification to the person to sanitize their hands; detecting whether sanitizer was dispensed; after a predetermined period of time, providing an alarm warning if sanitizer was not dispensed; and storing information about whether sanitizer was dispensed or not. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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