Abstract: Methods for managing preparation, delivery, and recycling of a medication for a patient are provided. In one aspect, a method includes interfacing with a medication preparation component, an inventory management component, a delivery management component, and a medication recycling management component. The medication preparation component fulfills a plurality of medication orders based on a first set of parameters. The medication preparation component cannot interface directly with the parameters for the other components. The method includes providing the medication preparation component the first set of parameters based on the parameters for the other components. In another aspect, a method includes receiving a plurality of medication orders, providing preparation instructions when a medication order cannot be fulfilled by unused medications, providing delivery instructions for the medications, and receiving delivery verifications. Machine-readable media are also provided.

Abstract: A programmable medication dispenser is provided to securely dispense medication to a patient and mitigate the risk of diversion of the medication to an unauthorized user. The programmable medication dispenser may include a processor, a memory, a housing, a biometric verification module, an inner receptacle having a plurality of compartments for storing the medication, and a gate for dispensing the medication from one of the compartments. A patient may access the medication stored within the medication dispenser according to a prescribed dosing schedule based on instructions executed by the processor after verifying his or her identify via the biometric verification module. A system is also provided for securely dispensing, monitoring, controlling medication for a patient using the programmable medication dispenser and for mitigating the risk of diversion of the medication to an unauthorized user.

Abstract: Lifting system for lifting a vehicle and a method there for. The system comprises one or more lifting devices, wherein each lifting device includes: a frame with a carrier configured for carrying the vehicle; a drive for driving the carrier in at least one of the ascent or decent of the carrier; a sensor for measuring at least one of the ascent or descent of the carrier; and a controller including: a connection for connecting to the sensor; a release system for releasing the carrier enabling the lifting system to lift the vehicle.

Abstract: A mobile terminal (10) includes an identification information acquisition unit (101) configured to acquire identification information for identifying a vending machine (20), and a payment processing execution unit (104) configured to execute payment processing for receiving provision of a product or a service from the vending machine (20).

Abstract: Techniques facilitating cognitive route planning for unit replenishment in a distributed network are provided. In one example, a computer-implemented method can include determining, by a system operatively coupled to one or more processors, a time limit for unit replenishment at a unit dispensing device based on a unit depletion rate for the unit dispensing device. The computer-implemented method can also include generating, by the system, a route plan for the unit replenishment based on the unit depletion rate, the time limit, and respective unit depletion rates and respective time limits for other unit dispensing devices of a set of unit dispensing devices. The unit depletion rate can be based on historical and projected withdrawal data. Further, the unit dispensing device can be included in the set of unit dispensing devices located within a defined area. The time limit can indicate time remaining until the unit dispensing device is depleted of units.

Abstract: A system for automatically monitoring merchandise in a retail sales environment is provided. The system includes a display fixture configured to store and display for sale a group of perishable items and one or more gas emission sensors associated with the display fixture and configured to measure gas emissions from the group of perishable items. The system further includes a control circuit coupled to the one or more gas emission sensors and configured to receive a gas emission measurement taken at the display fixture, compare the gas emission measurement with stored gas emission data associated with a category of the group of perishable items; and make a determination corresponding to the group of perishable items based on the comparison.

Abstract: Technologies are disclosed herein for providing content management for deploying and updating a fleet of resources. A system for providing content management may include a web server or other apparatus configured to receive a local content request from a local device of a fleet of resources, the local content request comprising a canonical uniform resource locator (URL) that uniquely identifies the local device. The web server may be further configured to analyze the local content request to determine if the URL matches one or more rewrite rules, formulate a response to the local content request based on the analyzing, and transmit the formulated response.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses provide a vending machine with a dispenser the moves product from a shelf to a conveyor bucket. The dispenser includes an elongate divider with a drive gear at its bucket end. A drive gear from the bucket engages the dispenser drive gear causing a linear positioner to move a carriage along the elongate divider and toward the bucket. The movement causes product on the shelf, and between the carriage and the bucket, to be forced into the bucket.

Abstract: A mechanism is described for facilitating depth and motion estimation in machine learning environments, according to one embodiment. A method of embodiments, as described herein, includes receiving a frame associated with a scene captured by one or more cameras of a computing device; processing the frame using a deep recurrent neural network architecture, wherein processing includes simultaneously predicating values associated with multiple loss functions corresponding to the frame; and estimating depth and motion based the predicted values.

Abstract: A token repository apparatus that facilitates management of tokens is disclosed. The token repository apparatus can receive tokens, capture images and/or other metadata pertaining to the tokens, and retain the tokens in a repository. For example, the tokens can be gaming tokens, and the token repository apparatus can be coupled to a multi-player gaming apparatus (e.g., gaming table) supporting wager-based games. Advantageously, gaming tokens, such as pertaining to table commissions or tips, can be securely and reliably deposited. The imaging and/or metadata pertaining to the tokens can be used to validate the tokens being deposited. The token repository apparatus can also facilitate recording of values of various gaming tokens being deposited.

Abstract: A method includes identifying drugs to be dispensed from medication containers within filling cabinets in a pharmacy dispensing system. The drugs are automatically dispensed from the medication containers into pill containers. The method also includes determining a distribution parameter for the medication containers. The distribution parameter represents one or more of a quantity of the drugs that is dispensed or a limit on dispensing the drugs. The method also includes determining at least one allocation of the drugs in the medication containers that differs from a current allocation of the drugs in the medication containers, and changing the current allocation of the drugs in the medication containers to increase a distribution velocity at which the drugs are dispensed from the pharmacy dispensing system.

Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, embodiments of a material dispenser configured to dispense material while tracking an amount of dispensed material and messaging to a user, in near-real-time, the amount of dispensed materials, a running cost of the dispensed materials, and/or the like. The material dispenser may include one or more weight sensors to track an amount of dispensed material and a display to indicate to a user a running amount of material that has been dispensed and a running cost to the user.

Abstract: The systems and methods are directed to identity resolution service (IRS) which may be used to enable accurate and faster conversion contribution analysis across multiple channels. IRS may be responsible for keeping track of relationships between user identifiers and for determining a user canonical identifier given a set of input identifiers and identity mappings. Users may utilize multiple devices and browsers to view advertisements and perform actions that result in conversion events. Users may be anonymous on one device but logged in and recognized on a different device and/or browser. The canonical identifier associated with a user may be used to obtain a full set of conversion events generated by the user and the full set of ad traffic to which the user was exposed. Conversion attribution analysis using the full set of conversion events and full set of ad traffic will result in accurate conversion rates for advertisers.

Abstract: There is provided a component mounter including: a storage which stores information related to a tape feeder and information related to a carrier tape pitch-fed by the tape feeder; a detector which detects a state where the carrier tape becomes close to a component shortage; a determiner which determines whether to perform predetermined processing with respect to a termination portion of the carrier tape based on information related to the tape feeder and information related to the carrier tape which are stored in the storage, in a case where a state where the carrier tape is close to a component shortage is detected by the detector; and a notifier which notifies an operator of contents of the predetermined processing, in a case where the determiner determines that the predetermined processing is supposed to be performed with respect to the termination portion of the carrier tape.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques for utilizing sensor data to determine the results of events within a system. Upon receiving sensor data indicative of an event, the sensor data is analyzed to determine a result of the event. For instance, a user may identified upon entry to a facility, may pick items from shelves in the facility, and may be identified upon exit. Contents of a virtual shopping cart of the user may be maintained based on analysis of the sensor data as the user picks the items. When a user exits, a payment instrument of the user may be charged for a cost of the items and a receipt may be sent to a device of the user. A state-invariant time, representing a time before which all events have been processed, may be maintained such that no shopping sessions are finalized prior to the state-invariant time to avoid mistaken charges.

Abstract: [Problem] The object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus and a conversion apparatus capable of making it easy for a user to understand display contents are provided. [Solution] The information processing apparatus, which performs a process based on specified currency information including a specified currency unit, comprises: a display device, which displays progress of the process, and a control device, which performs a first process that converts the specified currency information into other currency information including a currency unit different from the specified currency unit, and a second process that has the display device display the other currency information converted by the first process.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for determining and coordinating dispenser product depletion dates.

Abstract: A paper quantity detection device, which evaluates remaining paper quantity cyclically, is power-efficient, and reduces manual confirmation time and cost, includes a circuit board, two infrared detection components, a wireless signal emitting component and a control component. The two infrared detection components are disposed on two opposing sides of the circuit board, respectively. The infrared detection components each include an infrared emitter and an infrared receiver. The wireless signal emitting component is disposed on the circuit board. The control component is disposed on the circuit board, signal-connected to the infrared emitter, infrared receiver and wireless signal emitting component, and adapted to controllably cause the wireless signal emitting component to emit a wireless signal according to a signal condition of the infrared receiver.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and apparatuses for a medication adherence apparatus and methods of use. A method of adhering to medical prescription requirements combines sensors and hardware to record a cap state including an orientation, temperature, time stamp, and location of a cap device to enhance a patient's adherence to medical prescription when operably coupled with a computing device.

Abstract: Provided are systems, methods, and apparatuses for a portable hydration system including a mechanical or electromechanical mechanism for dispensing additives into a liquid or other solute in a portable container. Such additives include solids, liquid, powders, and gases, and include vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals, and other consumables. Additives are introduced into the hydration device via closed vessels equipped with RFID tags or similar, capable of transferring data about the vessels' contents to the device. Dispensing is initiated manually by direct user action, automatically by the device, and/or externally through an associated application on a user device. Dispensing is adjustable by contextual factors such as a user's preferences, location, activity, physiologic status, and the like, obtained via APIs to third party applications or through more direct measurements or inputs.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods include an intraocular lens (IOL) cart that may assist with inventory management and may help users identify an IOL for use in a particular surgical application. The IOL cart may include sensors and indicators that provide information to a user and may update IOL inventory automatically whenever the IOL cart is accessed by a user.

Abstract: A component supply management system includes a threshold setting portion, a remaining-amount detection portion, a determination portion, and a notification portion. The threshold setting portion sets a threshold with respect to a remaining amount capable of being supplied by the carrier tape, for each of the tape feeders, depending on types of the tape feeders. The remaining-amount detection portion detects a remaining amount of components capable of being supplied by the carrier tape, for each of the tape feeders. The determination portion determines whether the remaining amount detected by the remaining-amount detection portion is lower than the threshold set in the threshold setting portion, for each of the tape feeders. The notification portion issues a warning for recommending replenishment of a carrier tape for the tape feeder in which the determination portion determines that the remaining amount is lower than the threshold.

Abstract: Mobile vending machines for storing and dispensing products to consumers at various locations. A mobile vending machine may include a product storage system, a user interface, a powertrain system, and a control unit. A consumer may view a list of products in the mobile vending machine using a mobile device, such as a smart phone. The consumer may summon the mobile vending machine to a location using the mobile device, and the mobile vending machine may automatically complete a transaction with the consumer, where the consumer receives a product from the mobile vending machine. The control unit may enable the mobile vending machine to autonomously travel to the location of the consumer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a data transmission method including injecting signals into a communications channel between a predefined hardware device for a computing system and an application executing on the computing system, for receipt by the application. A data transmission system is also disclosed.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention will provide a method using a computer, and a computer system, for providing image-customizing labels that are adapted for receiving computer-based, generic, value-bearing item indicia such as, for example, computer-based, generic, postage indicia. The exemplary embodiment of the present invention will comprise generating a display of a user interface screen that is adapted for receiving an order from a user for at least one image-customized label adapted for bearing a computer-based, generic, value-bearing item.

Abstract: According to an example embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus configured at least to receive control information embedded in an audio content signal, determine the control information conforms to a criterion defined by the computer program, and modify execution of the computer program at least in part in dependence of the determination.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical storage and retrieval system and a method of storing and retrieving pharmaceutical containers from the system. The system includes a pharmaceutical storage and retrieval and a controller operatively coupled to the device to control storage and retrieval functions of the device. The device includes a gantry assembly, a shelving assembly, a user access assembly, and a user authorization system that function in a coordinated manner to carry out the storage and retrieval functions of the device.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to a battery kiosk that houses and distributes rechargeable batteries for light electric vehicles. The battery kiosk includes various visual indicators that are activated based on the individual's progress with a rechargeable battery exchange process.

Abstract: Systems and methods which implement a rules based engine for processing items for shipping are shown. Embodiments implement a series of rules that are executed in a particular order to address decision points in processing individual items of a plurality of items for shipping. A user interface adapted to allow a user to create rules, weigh or order the rules, revise rules, enable/disable rules, etc. is provided according to embodiments. By selecting and associating various rule parameters, such as conditions, operators, and/or outcomes, through the rules interface a user may create and revise rules as desired. The rules interface of embodiments provides a hierarchical rules environment in which the resulting rules are weighted or ordered for hierarchical implementation.

Abstract: A turning apparatus includes: an electric motor; a pinion gear that rotationally drives a wheel gear provided in a rotor in a first rotation direction and moves to a first position where the pinion gear can transmit a rotation of the electric motor to the wheel gear and a second position where the pinion gear cannot transmit the rotation of the electric motor to the wheel gear; a current value detection unit that detects a current value of the electric motor in a state where the pinion gear is positioned at the first position; and a control device that controls the electric motor to rotate the pinion gear in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction based on the current value detected by the current value detection unit.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a system for scoring products for a customer based on derived subjective attributes for products and derived subjective attributes for customers comprises a product attribute determination module configured to determine a subjective attribute for one or more products, determine objective data, calculate an impact of the objective data on the subjective attribute, receive objective data for a new product, determine to what degree the new product satisfies the subjective attribute, a customer attribute determination module configured to derive a subjective attribute for a specific customer, a scoring module configured to calculate a score for the one or more products and the new product and a presentation module configured to prepare at least some of the one or more products and the new product including an indication of the score for the at least some of the one or more products and the new product.

Abstract: A temperature monitoring system includes an enclosure, an external temperature sensor, and an internal temperature sensor. The enclosure may be explosion-proof, and may include a controller and an internal display disposed within the enclosure. The external temperature sensor may be configured to detect an outside temperature, and the internal temperature sensor may be configured to detect a temperature inside the enclosure. Upon the external temperature sensor and/or the internal temperature sensor detecting a temperature that meets or exceeds a set or specified value or limit, the system may be configured to implement an action or order. In an embodiment of the system, the system may be configured to stop fueling in the event that the external temperature sensor and/or the interior temperature sensor detect a temperature that meets or exceeds a certain temperature.

Abstract: A method, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium are provided for populating a calendar. In one embodiment, a method is provided for receiving tracking data regarding a delivery item, calculating an expected delivery date for the delivery item, identifying one or more deadlines associated with the delivery item, based on the tracking information, and automatically populating a user's calendar with the expected delivery date and the one or more deadlines.

Abstract: A method including generating a weighting vector for a first user. The weighting vector can track a weight corresponding to each feature of a plurality of features. The plurality of features can represent purchasing criteria that are common to each item in a category of items. The method also can include, in response to receiving a request from the first user to view details for a selected item, recommending to the first user, in real-time after receiving the request, one or more other items that are different from the selected item. The selected item and the one or more other items can be in a category of items that is the same. The plurality of features can be in common for each item in the category of items. Sentiment data can include a sentiment score for each feature for each item in the category of items.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a financial transaction system are provided. Additionally, computer-implemented methods for providing a customer with a method of making a payment to a third party. These methods may include generating a token associated with financial transaction information and representing a single transaction to the third party on behalf of the customer, where the financial transaction information may include a payment amount, transmitting the token based on the financial transaction information to a system, and receiving the token from the third party at the remote dispensing machine.

Abstract: Techniques for automatically tracking, ordering, and replenishing prescription item stock are provided. Based upon a statistical analysis of prescription order transactions, rules may be established to selectively identify which prescription stocked items qualify for automatic stock tracking, ordering, and replenishment. The rules may be based upon metrics such as a daily rate at which each prescription item is dispensed over a specified sampling period as well as the cost of each prescription item. Once qualified, automatic replenishment may be facilitated by calculating stock number minimums and maximums using a statistical analysis of the prescription transaction history for qualifying prescription items. The minimum and maximum stock number values may be used to trigger the generation of purchase orders and to specify how much stock needs to be ordered for each qualifying prescription item as it is replenished.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for converting barcodes to facilitate fast and convenient payments. In one embodiment, the systems and methods are for imaging a first barcode having a first barcode format; determining a second barcode format used at a point-of-service; converting the first barcode to a second barcode in the second format; and generating an image of the second barcode.

Abstract: A product distribution control system for an agricultural system includes a controller having a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive a first signal indicative of a prescription map. The controller is further configured to determine a first parameter associated with operation of an air cart of the agricultural system based at least in part on the prescription map. The controller is further configured to determine at least one of a second parameter associated with operation of a work vehicle of the agricultural system based at least in part on the prescription map, and a third parameter associated with an implement of the agricultural system based at least in part on the prescription map, wherein the implement includes one or more row units.

Abstract: An advertising simulation system performs simulation of advertising results. The advertising results indicate the results of a simulated auction for a set of ad queries that are provided advertisements from available advertisements. The simulated auction applies an advertising model to perform an auction using advertising conditions. As advertisers are selected to provide advertisements to individual ad queries, advertising conditions, such as advertiser's bidding amounts, may change. To effectively simulate a large number of ad queries, the advertising segments simulation and performs simulation of each segment. Each segment's ad results may affect the conditions of a subsequent segment, and the change in conditions may change the size of a subsequent segment.

Abstract: Asynchronous item delivery utilizes a system including a first depot and a first mobile robot at a first site and a second depot and a second mobile robot at a second site. A centralized control system manages asynchronous delivery of items through the first depot and the second depot such that the first mobile robot can retrieve an item from the first depot and deliver the item to a transportation systems for transition to the second site, such that the second depot at the second site can, in an asynchronous fashion, receive the item and deliver the item to the second mobile robot for transportation to the ultimate destination at the second site. Two or more sites can be coordinated by the centralized control system for management of movement of items through a supply chain using asynchronous item delivery and movement through each respective site to an ultimate destination.

Abstract: A data storage system for an electronic gaming device has been developed. The system includes a portable electronic memory device and player data that is stored on the memory device. The player data is generated by an electronic gaming device upon engagement of the game by the player.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for mobile vending. A system for mobile vending comprises a mobile vending machine comprising: an item dispenser configured to display a plurality of items for purchase, a set of motorized wheels, a navigation sensor device, a communication device, and, a control circuit configured to navigate the mobile vending machine based on navigation instructions; and a central computer system configured to communicate with the mobile vending machine via the communication device, the central computer system being configured to: determine a destination for the mobile vending machine, provide the navigation instructions to the mobile vending machine to cause the mobile vending machine to travel to the destination using the set of motorized wheels and the navigation sensor device.

Abstract: Techniques facilitating cognitive route planning for unit replenishment in a distributed network are provided. In one example, a computer-implemented method can include determining, by a system operatively coupled to one or more processors, a time limit for unit replenishment at a unit dispensing device based on a unit depletion rate for the unit dispensing device. The computer-implemented method can also include generating, by the system, a route plan for the unit replenishment based on the unit depletion rate, the time limit, and respective unit depletion rates and respective time limits for other unit dispensing devices of a set of unit dispensing devices. The unit depletion rate can be based on historical and projected withdrawal data. Further, the unit dispensing device can be included in the set of unit dispensing devices located within a defined area. The time limit can indicate time remaining until the unit dispensing device is depleted of units.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for selecting an agricultural input. First and second seed meters selectively meter seed from first and second sources, respectively, into a common planting trench. In some embodiments the seed meters are selectively operated by electric motors controlled with reference to a seed type prescription. In some embodiments the first and second seed meters deposit seeds along a common plane.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a capacitive inventory sensor. A system includes a track configured for retaining items. A first conducting plate is positioned along a portion of the track, and a second conducting plate is positioned in parallel with the first conducting plate along a portion of the track. The second conducting plate is positioned a distance from the first conducting plate, and the second plate is configured to have the items placed on top of the second plate. The system further includes a capacitance sensor configured for connection to the first and second conducting plates, where the capacitance sensor is configured to measure a capacitance between the first and second conducting plates, and where the capacitance varies based on a number of items positioned on the sensor track.

Abstract: An equipment notification system for a component of an agricultural vehicle, including a processor configured to receive a first signal indicative of an operational parameter of the agricultural vehicle, determine an absence of the operational parameter based at least in part on the first signal, compare a period of time of the absence of the operational parameter to a threshold period of time associated with the operational parameter, and output, in response to determining that the period of time of the absence of the operational parameter exceeds the threshold period of time, a second signal indicative of an instruction to provide a notification regarding a position of the component of the agricultural vehicle via a user interface.

Abstract: A product inventory management system including a cabinet configured to contain an inventory of product units having RFID tags and further configured to monitor the inventory by wirelessly detecting the RFID tags, and a server system configured to communicate over a network with the cabinet, the server system capable of managing the inventory of the cabinet. There is also a method for product inventory management, including receiving, in a server system and via a network, inventory data from a cabinet, the inventory data corresponding to an inventory of product units stored in the cabinet, and generating an order to have additional product units added to the cabinet according to the cabinet inventory.

Abstract: Methods for managing a return of a prepared medication are provided. In one aspect, a method includes receiving an identification of at least one returned medication delivered to a first location, and receiving an order for another medication. The method also includes determining whether the at least one returned medication is usable for completing the order of the other medication, and when the determination indicates that the at least one returned medication is usable for completing the order of the other medication, providing a notification indicating that the at least one returned medication is usable for completing the order of the other medication. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.

Abstract: A gauge adapter system, comprising a gauge adapter device and a server, the gauge adapter device having a gauge interface circuit board comprising a network adapter, at least one set of pins adapted to connect to a tank gauge, a power interface connected to the gauge interface circuit board adapted to receive power from the tank gauge; and a plurality of lights adapted to provide transmit and receive indications, wherein each gauge adapter device has a unique source IP address, as well as a server comprising, a decryption and encryption module that encrypts and decrypts messages, a plurality of gauge adapter device queues each in communication with a gauge adapter device, the queues containing commands for the gauge adapter devices, and a command generator adapted to placing commands in the device queues.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for packing drug portions into dispensing packages. A dispensing machine includes a plurality of storing and metering stations having a plurality of drug portions, a packing device that receives the drug portions dispensed by the storing and metering stations and places them into dispensing packages, and a control device. Each storing and metering station includes a stationary part fixed to a frame, a removable part containing a refillable reservoir and has an information memory for storing an identifier of the removable part. A reading device for reading the information memory is functionally assigned to the stationary part. Each information memory contains a memory location for a filling code.