초록 ▼

A discrete object dispensing system and method dispenses any selected number of objects, up to a maximum number, without a delay associated with counting the tablets. A preset number of objects are counted and stored in dedicated chambers, the combination of the numbers of objects within the chamber

A discrete object dispensing system and method dispenses any selected number of objects, up to a maximum number, without a delay associated with counting the tablets. A preset number of objects are counted and stored in dedicated chambers, the combination of the numbers of objects within the chambers being known to comprise any number of objects which is desired for dispensing. According to a preferred system, n chambers are provided, with 20,21,22,. . . , 2n-1tablets provided respectively in the individual chambers. The chambers which together add up to the selected number for dispensing are emptied. Only those chambers which are emptied after dispensing need to be refilled and, as such, only the number of tablets in those storage locations need to be counted. The system may include a plurality of cells, each including a plurality of chambers for a different solid dose medication.

대표청구항 ▼

A discrete object dispensing system and method dispenses any selected number of objects, up to a maximum number, without a delay associated with counting the tablets. A preset number of objects are counted and stored in dedicated chambers, the combination of the numbers of objects within the chamber

A discrete object dispensing system and method dispenses any selected number of objects, up to a maximum number, without a delay associated with counting the tablets. A preset number of objects are counted and stored in dedicated chambers, the combination of the numbers of objects within the chambers being known to comprise any number of objects which is desired for dispensing. According to a preferred system, n chambers are provided, with 20,21,22,. . . , 2n-1tablets provided respectively in the individual chambers. The chambers which together add up to the selected number for dispensing are emptied. Only those chambers which are emptied after dispensing need to be refilled and, as such, only the number of tablets in those storage locations need to be counted. The system may include a plurality of cells, each including a plurality of chambers for a different solid dose medication. al network at each of the arranged mediator objects, and transmitting said token to another partial network having a possibility of fulfilling the connection request based on the information managed in the mediator object. 3. A communication method as set forth in claim 2, comprising: analyzing the connection request transmitted in the token at a predetermined node, based on the result of the analysis, looking for said partial network and nodes having a possibility of substantial connection, and performing desired processings based on the connection request, and transmitting the token, including the connection request updated based on the result of said processings, to said partial network and nodes having a possibility of substantial connection. 4. A communication method as set forth in claim 2, wherein the information managed by the mediator objects of the partial network is updated on addition or deletion of a node. 5. A communication method as set forth in claim 2, wherein; between different types of networks, the node to which the different type of networks are connected manages the types and information of both of the different networks, converts the format of the token, and transmits the converted token. 6. A communication method as set forth in claim 5, further comprising securing the route along which the token is propagated between desired nodes as the communication route, wherein the communication route establishes the communication between the desired nodes. 7. A communication method as set forth in claim 5, wherein; the connection request further comprises transmission data, and data transfer between the desired nodes is carried out by establishing the substantial connection. 8. A communication method as set forth in claim 5, wherein; the connection request further comprises control data, and a predetermined processing based on the control data is carried out at the node of the destination of connection by establishing the substantial connection. 9. A communication method as set forth in claim 5, wherein; the connection request further comprises data for requesting acquisition of information, and the information based on the data for requesting the acquisition is transferred from the node of the destination of connection to the node of the origin of request via the route through which the connection request is propagated by establishing the substantial connection. 10. A communication method as set forth in claim 1, further comprising, when a plurality of routes among the nodes are retrieved by a search, connecting the nodes by any plurality of routes a plurality of routes to perform the communication. 11. A communication method as set forth in claim 1, further comprising, when a plurality of routes among the nodes are retrieved by a search, selecting a single optimum route from among the retrieved plurality of routes using a predetermined evaluation method, and connecting the nodes by a selected route to perform the communication. 12. A network system comprising: a plurality of nodes forming a plurality of partial networks; and a plurality of mediator objects, each of which manages nodes in each of the partial networks; transmits a token for a connection request, generated at an origin node and specifying contents of communication including at least one of a desired function, information of an object, and information of a problem domain relating to a desired function, to the mediator object of at least one of the other partial networks; determines at least one node which can fulfill the connection request according to the token from the origin node; and wherein, when a node that is can fulfill the connection request according to the token is found, a desired communication is carried out between the origin node and the found node to achieve the connection request according to the token. 13. A network system as set forth in claim 12, wherein each of the mediator objects man