System and method for processing a multiple tablet order
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B65D-083/04
G06Q-050/22
출원번호
US-0631586
(2009-12-04)
등록번호
US-8777012
(2014-07-15)
발명자
/ 주소
Luciano, Jr., Robert A.
Luciano, Lawrence
Kerr, Michael A.
출원인 / 주소
Edge Medical Properties, LLC
대리인 / 주소
Kerr, Michael A.
인용정보
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6인용 특허 :
86
초록▼
An online ordering system configured to process a multiple tablet order is described. The system comprises a database that stores information for a plurality of medicinal tablets and an online ordering server for receiving a plurality of multiple tablet orders. Each multiple tablet order corresponds
An online ordering system configured to process a multiple tablet order is described. The system comprises a database that stores information for a plurality of medicinal tablets and an online ordering server for receiving a plurality of multiple tablet orders. Each multiple tablet order corresponds to at least two tablets for consumption during a particular time on a particular date. The system further comprises a production facility server communicatively coupled to the database and the online ordering server. The production facility server is configured to control a production facility to fill the plurality of multiple tablet orders by placing the tablets associated with each order in a multiple tablet container. Each container is labeled with tablet specific information, including the date and the time for consuming the tablets in the container and a plurality of images of each of the tablets in the container.
대표청구항▼
1. An ordering system configured to process a multiple tablet order, the ordering system comprising: a system database that stores information for a plurality of medicinal tablets, the plurality of tablets selected from a group consisting of prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, s
1. An ordering system configured to process a multiple tablet order, the ordering system comprising: a system database that stores information for a plurality of medicinal tablets, the plurality of tablets selected from a group consisting of prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, supplements, herbs, and oils;an ordering server for receiving a plurality of multiple tablet orders, each multiple tablet order including at least two tablets for consumption during a particular time of day;a production facility for fulfilling the plurality of multiple tablet orders;a production facility server associated with the production facility, the production facility server communicatively coupled to the system database and the ordering server, the production facility server configured to control the production facility to fill the plurality of multiple tablet orders;an order processing system configured to receive the multiple tablet orders from the ordering server, the order processing system including an inventory management module that determines if the medications for the prescription order are available;the order processing system configured to automatically order additional inventory, when the inventory of at least one of prescription medication or nonprescription medication is running low;a tablet management system communicatively coupled to the order processing system, wherein the tablet management system further includes, a plurality of tablet refill modules, in which each tablet refill module houses a particular medication,a tablet refill control system configured to communicate with each tablet refill module and the inventory management module;a plurality of multiple tablet containers, each multiple tablet container configured to be filled with the tablets corresponding to one of the plurality of multiple tablet orders and labeled with tablet specific information, the tablet specific information for each multiple tablet container including the time for consuming the tablets in the container;each tablet refill module including a sensor that counts the number of tablets dispensed into each multiple tablet container, wherein each refill module is configured to communicate the number of tablets counted by the refill module to the tablet refill control system that is communicatively coupled to the inventory management module; andan automated inspection module for performing an inspection of the multiple tablet container to identify the first tablet medication and the second tablet medication within each multiple tablet container after the multiple tablet container is filled with the tablets, wherein the automated inspection includes an inspection module that operates at visual wavelengths and analyzes a tablet color and a tablet shape. 2. The ordering system of claim 1, wherein the label indicating the date and time a particular person is scheduled to consume the tablets in one of the plurality of multiple tablet containers is selected from a group consisting of AM, afternoon, PM, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 3. The ordering system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of multiple tablet containers are organized in a sequence beginning with a multiple tablet order that is consumed first and ending with a multiple tablet order that is consumed last. 4. The ordering system of claim 3, wherein adjacent containers are sequentially coupled to one another. 5. The ordering system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of multiple tablet containers comprises a clear material, whereby the contents of each container are visible. 6. The ordering system of claim 1, wherein the ordering server and the production facility server are housed in the production facility. 7. The ordering system of claim 1, wherein the ordering server is housed outside the production facility. 8. A method for processing a multiple tablet order, the method comprising: storing information for a plurality of medicinal tablets in a system database, the plurality of tablets selected from a group consisting of prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, supplements, herbs, and oils;receiving a plurality of multiple tablet orders with an ordering server, each multiple tablet order including at least two tablets for consumption at a particular time of day;filling the plurality of multiple tablet orders in a production facility controlled by a production facility server, wherein the production facility server is communicatively coupled to the system database and the ordering server, and wherein filling the orders in the production facility includes, receiving the multiple tablet orders at an order processing system that includes an inventory management module that determines if the medications for the prescriptions are available;enabling the order processing system to automatically order additional inventory, when the inventory of at least one prescription medication is running low;communicatively coupling a tablet management system to the order processing system, wherein the tablet management system further includes, a plurality of tablet refill modules, in which each tablet refill module houses a particular medication,a tablet refill control system configured to communicate with each tablet refill module and the inventory management module;filling a plurality of multiple tablet containers, wherein each container is configured to be filled with the tablets corresponding to one of the plurality of multiple tablet orders; and,labeling each of the plurality of multiple tablet containers with tablet specific information, the tablet specific information for each container including the time for consuming the tablets in the container;counting the number of tablets in each multiple tablet container with a sensor corresponding to the tablet refill module, wherein each refill module is configured to communicate the number of tablets counted by the refill module to the tablet refill control system that is communicatively coupled to the inventory management module; andinspecting each medication in each multiple tablet container with an automated inspection module after the multiple tablet container is filled with the tablets, wherein the automated inspection includes an inspection module that operates at visual wavelengths and analyzes a tablet color and a tablet shape. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein the label indicating the date and time a particular person is scheduled to consume the tablets in one of the plurality of multiple tablet containers is selected from a group consisting of AM, afternoon, PM, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 10. The method of claim 8, wherein the plurality of multiple tablet containers are sequentially coupled to one another. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein adjacent containers in the sequence are coupled by a frangible connection. 12. The method of claim 8, wherein each of the plurality of multiple tablet containers comprises a clear material, whereby the contents of each container are visible. 13. The method of claim 8, wherein the ordering server and the production facility server are housed in the production facility. 14. The method of claim 8, wherein the ordering server is housed outside the production facility. 15. An ordering system configured to process a multiple tablet order comprising: a system database that stores information for a plurality of medicinal tablets, the plurality of tablets selected from a group consisting of prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, supplements, herbs, and oils;an order processing system configured to receive a plurality of multiple tablet orders, each multiple tablet order including at least two tablets for consumption at a particular time;a production facility for fulfilling the plurality of multiple tablet orders;a production facility system for controlling the production facility to fill the plurality of multiple tablet orders;the order processing system including an inventory management module that determines if the medications for the prescription order are available;the order processing system configured to automatically order additional inventory, when the inventory of at least one of prescription medication and nonprescription medication is running low;a tablet management system communicatively coupled to the order processing system, wherein the tablet management system further includes, a plurality of tablet refill modules, in which each tablet refill module houses a particular medication,a tablet refill control system configured to communicate with each tablet refill module and the inventory management module;a plurality of multiple tablet containers generated by the production facility, each multiple tablet container configured to receive the tablets corresponding to one of the plurality of multiple tablet orders and labeled with tablet specific information, the tablet specific information for each container including the time for consuming the tablets in the container;each tablet refill module including a sensor for counting the number of tablets in each multiple tablet container, wherein each refill module is configured to communicate the number of tablets counted by the refill module to the tablet refill control system that is communicatively coupled to the inventory management module; andan automated inspection module configured to inspect each multiple tablet container to identify the first tablet medication and the second tablet medication within each multiple tablet container after the multiple tablet container is filled with tablets, wherein the automated inspection includes an inspection module that operates at visual wavelengths and analyzes a tablet color and a tablet shape. 16. The ordering system of claim 15, wherein the label indicating a date and time for consuming the tablets in one of the plurality of multiple tablet containers is selected from a group consisting of AM, afternoon, PM, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 17. The ordering system of claim 15 wherein the plurality of multiple tablet containers are sequentially coupled to one another. 18. The ordering system of claim 17, wherein adjacent containers in the sequence of multiple tablet containers are coupled by a means for easily separating the containers. 19. The ordering system of claim 15, wherein each of the plurality of multiple tablet containers comprises a clear means for making the contents of the containers visible. 20. The ordering system of claim 15, wherein the means for processing the order and the production facility server are housed in the production facility. 21. The ordering system of claim 15, wherein the means for processing the order is housed outside the production facility. 22. The ordering system of claim 15, further comprising a second automated inspection of the multiple tablet container after the multiple tablet container is sealed.
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