Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating dispensing of medications includes a housing comprising an interior space and an opening, a cover coupled with the housing for closing the opening, a medication holder holding a medication disposed in the interior space, a holder driving element, and an actuator for transitioning the holder driving element between positions based on a dispensing information. The housing and the cover are transitionable between a dispensing state and a non-dispensing state. The medication is dispensable through the opening in the dispensing state and not dispensable through the opening in the non-dispensing state. The medication holder includes a coupling element for movably coupling the medication holder with the holder driving element. The transitioning moves the medication holder between a non-dispensable position and a dispensable position.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automated problem solve workflows for shuttle rail systems and related container movement devices. In one embodiment, an example system may include a shuttle and a controller. The controller may be configured to determine that the shuttle has a first item onboard, where the shuttle is configured to deliver the first item to a first location, determine that the first item was not delivered to the first location, and cause the shuttle to be routed to a problem solve station. The controller may be configured to determine a first container at which the shuttle is to unload the first item at the problem solve station, and cause the shuttle to unload the first item at the first container.

Abstract: A mismatch detection system comprising a book block assembly line, a plurality of book block sensors, a case cover assembly line, and an infeed sorter. The book block assembly line may be operable to output conforming book blocks and divert nonconforming book blocks. The plurality of book block sensors may be operable to detect a unique identifier (UID) of the nonconforming book blocks diverted by the book block assembly line. The case cover assembly line may be operable to output case covers. The infeed sorter may be operable to receive the conforming book blocks and the case covers, group one book block and once case cover into a pair, detect whether the conforming book block and case cover of the pair match, divert any of the case covers that do not match, and output a matching pair to a book binding device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the mapping of a crane spreader and a crane load target, the method comprising the steps of: capturing scan data using one or more backreach range scanning sensors located on a backreach area of the crane; capturing scan data using one or more boom range scanning sensors located on the crane boom; and aligning and combining the backreach scan data and the boom scan data to generate a mapping of the crane spreader and the crane load target.

Abstract: A feeder magazine includes a ceiling portion, a bottom portion, and a back portion. Multiple support grooves are formed in the ceiling portion so as to extend in parallel to each other from an opening portion toward the back portion, and into which upper end portions of the feeders are detachably inserted. A flat surface is formed on the bottom portion so as to face the multiple support grooves of the ceiling portion, and multiple positioning portions that are disposed in the bottom portion respectively correspond to the multiple support grooves on an opening portion side of the flat surface and respectively engage with engaging portions formed on lower end portions of the feeders as the feeders are pushed from the opening portion toward the back portion.

Abstract: A method for managing a storage cabinet is provided. The method includes: in response to opening the storage cabinet, acquiring frames of image data of inside of the storage cabinet at a current time; if a time interval between the current time and a first time is greater than a preset duration, and a number of times the storage cabinet is opened between the current time and the first time is greater than a first preset number of times, determining, according to the frames of image data, whether there exists a foreign object, the first time being a time when alarm information is transmitted before the current time; and if there exists the foreign object, and a number of times existence of the foreign object is determined between the current time and the first time is greater than a second preset number of times, transmitting the alarm information.

Abstract: A device includes a movable blade having a first surface to receive a semiconductor wafer. The device can include a positional sensor to detect a position of the semiconductor wafer on a surface of the movable blade, relative to a stationary body. The movable blade can be configured to move relative to the stationary body to cause a displacement of the semiconductor wafer relative to the movable blade. The positional sensor can be coupled to the movable blade.

Abstract: A picker apparatus and method for retrieving a frozen container from a cold storage environment is described. The apparatus includes a picker, a transport assembly, and an ejection assembly. The picker is positioned in front of a selected container that is stored on a palletized shelf within the cold storage environment. The picker also includes a displacement mechanism that imparts a displacement force to the selected container sufficient to separate the container from a frozen adhesion associated when the container is located on the palletized shelf. The picker also includes a retraction assembly that is coupled to the displacement mechanism, in which the retraction assembly retracts the displaced container into a pickup region. The transport assembly moves the picker from the selected container location to a transfer location adjacent to a receiving window. The ejection assembly ejects the container from the picker housing into the receiving window.

Abstract: A processing and buffering device compatible with various conveying lines is disclosed and includes a fixing and installation mechanism, a jacking component and a clamping component. The fixing and installation mechanism is used for fixing the processing and buffering device on a lateral side of a conveying line. The jacking component is disposed on the fixing and installation mechanism, and includes a jacking cylinder and a connection element, wherein the jacking component is allowed moving up and down in a vertical direction under the action of the jacking cylinder. The clamping component is disposed on the fixing and installation mechanism, connected to the jacking component through the connection element, and includes a horizontal displacement cylinder and two clamping elements. The clamping component is driven by the jacking component to move. The clamping elements are driven by a horizontal displacement cylinder to perform a clamping operation or a releasing operation.

Abstract: An integrated drug selection system centered around point-of-care dispensing assembly that provides a practical, cost effective, and convenient way to optimize and individualize drug treatments. Through the cloud-based platform the dispensing assembly can be linked to the patient-user, prescriber-user, pharmacy-user, and the like, via network communication protocols and techniques. The dispensing assembly can include a drug reservoir assembly and a drug dispensing section (or base). The drug reservoir assembly is rotated between one or more rotatable drug reservoirs to dispense different drugs. The system includes a cloud-based platform that uses software to process and facilitate dispensing, treatments, data, monitoring, notifications, and trials, including treatment of specific health conditions.

Abstract: An automated utility dispensing system may streamline and automate the provision of utilities as licensed services to transient guests. A comprehensive solution is provided that automates utility dispensing. The system comprises a housing structure enclosing various components, including a discriminating module for remote operation and control of utility services, a Wi-Fi amplifier for enhanced wireless connectivity, and a range of outlets with breakers for delivering power to transient guests. Additionally, the system features a water utility system with water handles, faucet connection points, a water control switching device, and a water distribution line. Hardwired service lines connect the system to utility sources, while additional components such as an antenna attachment, payment and identification facilitation tools, cameras, motion sensors, lights, and a user-friendly interface enhance functionality and security.

Abstract: A server can be connected to a dispenser configured to dispense a dispensed material. The server includes a retrieving module configured to retrieve skin information on a user's skin condition, a determination module configured to determine recipe information for the dispensed material with reference to the skin condition indicated by the skin information, a transmission module configured to transmit the recipe information to the dispenser to cause the dispenser to dispense the dispensed material in accordance with the recipe information, and an arrangement module configured to arrange for the provision of an additional cartridge to the user of the dispenser if the remaining amount of the dispensed material remaining in the cartridge of the dispenser is less than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A method of preparing personalized supplement packages for a subject involves identifying one or a plurality of suboptimal wellness categories in the subject, rank ordering ingredients in terms of their utility score to the suboptimal conditions, and filling a total package amount with target doses of ingredients added in rank order until the total package amount is filled.

Abstract: An automatic chemical solution formulating device combines and mixes stored solids and liquids into user specified formulations and dispenses those formulations into containers. Chemical solids are stored in cartridges of material separated into predetermined dosages (for example in reeled blister packs), avoiding the need for weighing during formulation. Elements include user interface, computer-controlled automated loading and unloading port for reagent-containing cartridges, cartridge conveyor system, reader for identifying cartridges, blister-pack strip drive system, punching mechanism to release reagents, portioning chamber to mix solvent with solids or liquids with optional portioning, accommodating formulation delivery port, position sensors, liquid flow measuring devices, liquid and gas pumps and valves, and label printer. The combination of these elements allows high-speed formulation and dispensing of user-specified formulations.

Abstract: Systems and methods for streamlined vehicle fueling and payment are provided. In an example, the present disclosure is directed to an automated, seamless payment system for use at a gas station or convenience store. In particular, the application is related to a payment system for use at a pay at pump arrangement that does not require the user to provide a specific payment method at the time of the gas pump use.

Abstract: A system for controlling movers in a linear drive system includes a plurality of movers and a track providing segments along which the movers may travel and holding driver coils and a segment controller controlling the driver coils. Some of the segments having switches forming branches between segments. A central controller communicates operates with the segment controllers to route the movers along the track by distributing routing decisions for a given mover to a segment controller for a track on which a given mover is currently traveling.

Abstract: A storage container assembly includes a storage container, a delivery container, and a holder. The storage container includes a base and four walls extending up from edges of the base, thereby defining a top opening of the storage container. The delivery container includes a base and four walls extending up from edges of the base. The holder for the delivery container is telescopically retained within the storage container and extendable from the opening of the storage container. The holder has a side-access opening, which is revealed on extension of the holder from the storage container. The delivery container can be guided into and out from the side-access opening of the holder and the delivery container can be slidably retained within the holder for storage within the storage container.

Abstract: An access station for a storage system includes at least one container holder arranged to rotate about an axis of rotation. The axis of rotation is inclined at a first angle relative to a vertical. The container holder is arranged to accommodate a storage container and is configured such that a centreline of the storage container when supported by the container holder is inclined at a second angle relative to the axis of rotation. The container holder may rotate between a first position, where the centreline of an accommodated storage container is vertical, and a second position being opposite the first position relative to the axis of rotation. The centreline of an accommodated storage container is inclined at a third angle relative to the vertical. The third angle is equal to the sum of the first angle and the second angle.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for the automated management of the assembly of a machine for processing and/or packaging pharmaceutical products inside an insulated processing chamber, with controlled atmosphere and delimited by walls, at least one of which is provided with at least one access aperture which can be selectively closed by a primary closing unit. The apparatus includes a transport container able to contain one or more assemblable elements which are introduced into or removed from the processing chamber, and which is associated with the access aperture from the outside of the chamber provided with a secondary closing unit able to cooperate with the primary closing unit so that they can be opened to put the inside of the transport container in communication with the inside of the chamber. The apparatus also includes a handling device and a work tool configured to alternately grip or release the assemblable elements.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for a Pill Packet Dispenser with a clamshell container.