Hygiene compliance module
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1. A module for connecting to a dispenser having electronic circuitry and a communication port, wherein the dispenser electronic circuitry causes the dispenser to dispense a hand hygiene product, the module comprising:
- a housing;
a module controller;
a connector coupled to the module controller;
the connector adapted to electrically couple the module controller to the communication port of the dispenser;
wherein when the connector is electrically coupled to the communication port of the dispenser, the module controller is configured to detect a dispenser function;
wherein when the connector electrically couples the module controller to the communication port, the module controller receives power from the communication port of the dispenser and when the module controller is not electrically coupled to the communication port by the connector, the module controller does not receive power from the communication port; and
a transmitter coupled to the controller;
wherein the transmitter configured to transmit a signal indicative of the dispenser function.
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Abstract
A hygiene compliance module is configured to be retrofit with a compatible dispenser to enable hygiene compliance monitoring functions. The hygiene compliance module is configured to be coupled to the dispenser via a communication interface to receive power, ground, and dispenser actuation signals therefrom. In addition, the hygiene compliance module is enabled to communicate with a wireless data tag that is worn by a user of the dispenser and with a remote hygiene compliance monitoring station.
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17 Claims
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1. A module for connecting to a dispenser having electronic circuitry and a communication port, wherein the dispenser electronic circuitry causes the dispenser to dispense a hand hygiene product, the module comprising:
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a housing; a module controller; a connector coupled to the module controller; the connector adapted to electrically couple the module controller to the communication port of the dispenser; wherein when the connector is electrically coupled to the communication port of the dispenser, the module controller is configured to detect a dispenser function; wherein when the connector electrically couples the module controller to the communication port, the module controller receives power from the communication port of the dispenser and when the module controller is not electrically coupled to the communication port by the connector, the module controller does not receive power from the communication port; and a transmitter coupled to the controller; wherein the transmitter configured to transmit a signal indicative of the dispenser function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A module for connecting to a dispenser having control circuitry and a communication port, wherein the dispenser dispenses a hand hygiene product, the module comprising:
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a housing; a module controller; a connector coupled to the module controller; the connector adapted to electrically couple the module controller to the communication port of the dispenser; wherein when the connector is electrically coupled to the communication port of the dispenser, the module controller receives power from the dispenser; and wherein when the connector is electrically uncoupled from the communication port of the dispenser, the module controller does not receive power from the dispenser; a transmitter coupled to the controller; and wherein the transmitter is configured to transmit a signal indicative of a dispenser function. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A module for connecting to a dispenser having circuitry and a communication port, wherein the circuitry causes the dispenser to dispense a hand hygiene product, the module comprising:
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a housing; a module controller; a connector coupled to the module controller; the connector adapted to electrically couple the module controller to the communication port of the dispenser; wherein when the connector is electrically coupled to the communication port of the dispenser, the module controller receives one or more signals from the dispenser; wherein when the connector is electrically coupled to the communication port of the dispenser, the module controller receives power from the dispenser; and a transmitter coupled to the controller; wherein the transmitter is configured to transmit the one or more signals. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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