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HYGIENE COMPLIANCE MODULE

  • US 20160240072A1
  • Filed: 04/27/2016
  • Published: 08/18/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/08/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A soap or sanitizer dispenser comprising:

  • a soap or sanitizing dispenser;

    the soap or sanitizing dispenser having a housing;

    the housing having a base and a cover;

    a refill unit located within the housing;

    the refill unit including a container, a pump, and a soap or sanitizer;

    a communication port located within the housing;

    a power source located in the dispenser for providing power to the dispenser;

    a power conductor providing power to the communication port;

    a dispenser controller in circuit communication with the communication port for providing a signal indicative of a dispense event to the communication;

    a compliance module;

    the compliance module havinga circuit board;

    a module controller located on the circuit board;

    a module housing at least partially surrounding the module controller;

    module communication circuitry for wirelessly communicating with one or more devices; and

    a connector for connecting to the communication port;

    the connector having a power conductor, a ground conductor, and a actuation signal conductor for receiving a signal indicative of a dispense event from the controller;

    wherein when the compliance module is installed in the dispenser, the compliance module receives power from the dispenser power supply via the connector and receives signals indicative of a dispense event.

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