Method of operating a dispensing cabinet
First Claim
1. A memory device carrying a set of instructions which, when executed, perform a method comprising:
- receiving user information;
unlocking certain doors of a dispensing cabinet in response to said user information;
receiving patient information;
receiving mode information identifying a locate mode;
receiving a list at containing least one item to be located;
flashing a display positioned one shelf within the cabinet with the number of different variety of items on the list held by that shelf;
receiving information selecting a compartment; and
zeroing the display in response to the selection of a compartment.
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Abstract
A method of operating a dispensing cabinet to identify the locations where items to be dispensed are located is comprised of a login step in which user information is entered into a processor controlling the dispensing cabinet. The processor unlocks certain doors of the dispensing cabinet in response to the user information. Assuming that a locate mode of operation has been chosen, the locations of the items to be located are determined by the processor. An alpha-numeric display positioned on a shelf within the cabinet begins flashing with the number of items to be located that are held by that shelf. After the user identifies the shelves having flashing alpha-numeric displays, the user may enter a dispense mode or may logoff causing the unlocked doors to lock.
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7 Claims
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1. A memory device carrying a set of instructions which, when executed, perform a method comprising:
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receiving user information; unlocking certain doors of a dispensing cabinet in response to said user information; receiving patient information; receiving mode information identifying a locate mode; receiving a list at containing least one item to be located; flashing a display positioned one shelf within the cabinet with the number of different variety of items on the list held by that shelf; receiving information selecting a compartment; and zeroing the display in response to the selection of a compartment. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A memory device carrying a set of instructions which, when executed, perform a method comprising:
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receiving user information; receiving mode information identifying a locate mode; receiving information identifying a list containing at least one item to be located; and indicating on a numeric display positioned on a shelf within a cabinet the number of different variety of items on the list held by that shelf. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7)
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