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公开(公告)号：US20160357939A1
公开(公告)日：2016-12-08
申请号：US14453073
申请日：2014-08-06
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Michael Mahar , Atin Kapadia
IPC: G06F19/00
CPC classification number: G16H20/13 , G06F19/00 , G06F19/3462 , G07F9/026
Abstract: A pharmaceutical order verification system and method for an automated pharmacy system is disclosed. A computerized line control application controls a dispensing line, facilitates automated dispensing of drugs into vials, and collects and records data for dispensed drug as well as each verification step performed by a pharmacist. In an example embodiment, pharmacist verification occurs in connection with replenishing the drugs in automated tablet counters and in connection with verifying a specified percentage of orders for each automated tablet counter. During the replenishment process, the pharmacist verifies that a replenishment canister has been loaded with the correct drug in the appropriate dosage and strength. During the order verification step, a pharmacist verifies the contents of vial matches the prescription order data. The line control application tracks the number of orders that are identified for pharmacist verification to ensure verification requirements are met for each automated tablet counter.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自动化药学系统的药物订单验证系统和方法。 计算机化的线路控制应用程序控制分配线，便于将药物自动分配到小瓶中，并收集和记录分配药物的数据以及由药剂师执行的每个验证步骤。 在一个示例性实施例中，药剂师验证与在自动平板计数器中补充药物并且与验证每个自动平板计数器的指定百分比的订单相关联。 在补充过程中，药剂师验证补充罐是否以适当的剂量和强度装载正确的药物。 在订单验证步骤中，药剂师验证小瓶的内容符合处方订单数据。 线路控制应用程序跟踪为药剂师验证确定的订单数量，以确保每个自动平板计数器符合验证要求。
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公开(公告)号：US20160355291A1
公开(公告)日：2016-12-08
申请号：US14452897
申请日：2014-08-06
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Michael Mahar , Atin Kapadia
CPC classification number: B65B57/02 , B65B7/2807 , B65B7/2842 , B65B2210/04 , B65D41/62 , B67B3/26 , B67B2201/017 , B67B2201/03
Abstract: An integrated conveyor line system for placing safety and non-safety caps onto bottles traveling on the same conveyor line. A network of sensors and RFID readers determine the location of bottles and ensure that the right cap is placed on each bottle. The processing system controlling the hardware components instructs the appropriate components to divert bottles to a reject holding queue when the system detects a bottle having the wrong type of cap.
Abstract translation: 一种集输送线系统，用于将安全帽和非安全帽放置在同一输送线上行驶的瓶子上。 传感器和RFID阅读器网络确定瓶子的位置，并确保将右盖子放在每个瓶子上。 当系统检测到具有错误类型的瓶盖的瓶子时，控制硬件部件的处理系统指示适当的部件将瓶子转移到拒收保持队列。
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公开(公告)号：US09457967B1
公开(公告)日：2016-10-04
申请号：US14452955
申请日：2014-08-06
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Michael Mahar , Atin Kapadia
CPC classification number: B65G51/42 , B65G43/08 , G05B15/02 , G05B19/41815 , G05B2219/45047 , G06F19/00 , G06F19/3456 , Y02P90/08
Abstract: An improved pharmaceutical vial processing system and method groups vials on an automated dispensing line according to diverting needs. The improved pharmaceutical vial processing system and method allows vials to travel in close groups. A diversion algorithm determines when gaps between vials are needed to reduce the likelihood that a mechanical diverting device engages the wrong vial to a new location on the dispensing line. The diversion algorithm identifies each vial that needs to be diverted to a target location and employs a “neighbor analysis” to determine whether a gap between neighboring vials is needed before a vial destined for the target station encounters a diverter. Vials that are destined for locations beyond the target station remain grouped. Vials that are behind a vial destined for the target station are held to introduce a gap between the vial destined for the target station and the remaining vials.
Abstract translation: 改进的药物瓶处理系统和方法根据转移需要在自动分配线上组合小瓶。 改进的药物瓶处理系统和方法允许小瓶密集地行进。 转移算法确定了需要小瓶之间的间隙以减少机械转向装置将错误的小瓶接合到分配管线上的新位置的可能性。 转移算法识别需要转移到目标位置的每个小瓶，并采用“邻近分析”来确定在目的地为目标站的小瓶遇到分流器之前是否需要相邻小瓶之间的间隙。 注射到目标站以外的位置的小瓶保持分组。 在目的地为目标站的小瓶之后的小瓶被保持以在目的地为目标站的小瓶和剩余的小瓶之间引入间隙。
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公开(公告)号：US10118773B2
公开(公告)日：2018-11-06
申请号：US15455544
申请日：2017-03-10
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Michael Mahar
Abstract: An automated method and system for distributing prescription vials from upstream locations of a pharmacy to various downstream destinations using a stacked configuration of outbound lanes so that vials will enter the first outbound lane that is not blocked. The distribution table of the present invention has a lower portion having outbound lanes and an upper portion having outbound lanes and where the table is adapted to move vials in a loop pattern around the lower and upper portions.
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25.发明授权公开(公告)号：US09914594B1
公开(公告)日：2018-03-13
申请号：US15455632
申请日：2017-03-10
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Michael Mahar
CPC classification number: B65G47/52 , B65G43/00 , B65G47/5145 , B65G47/682 , B65G47/684 , B65G2201/0244
Abstract: An automated method and system for distributing vials to downstream locations in an automated pharmacy. More specifically, the present invention is a conveyor table having two U-shaped configurations for moving vials in a loop until the vials enter an open outbound lane. A barrier portion on the table guides vials from the conveyor table on an outbound lane for transport to a downstream location, such as a packing station. The outbound lane is operationally connected to a lane of stations, and the system is adapted to guide the vials to the first station that is open.
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公开(公告)号：US09802804B1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-31
申请号：US15279599
申请日：2016-09-29
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Michael Mahar , Toan Trinh
CPC classification number: B65G47/06 , B25J9/1653 , B25J9/1679 , B25J9/1694 , B65G47/14 , B65G47/19 , B65G47/51 , B65G47/846 , B65G47/91 , B65G47/917 , B65G51/02 , B67C3/24
Abstract: An automated method and system for transitioning a bottle from a horizontal belt conveyor to the entrance of an air conveyor, and vice versa, from an air conveyor to a horizontal belt conveyor. An indexer in a circular arrangement moves around 180 degrees clockwise until the bottle drops into the air conveyor (e.g., pneumatic tube). This motion controls the bottle's movement; otherwise, the bottle would free-fall off the conveyor. The indexer rotary device provides control of the vial transition, keeping it vertical so it goes into the tube in a controlled manner.
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公开(公告)号：US09776754B2
公开(公告)日：2017-10-03
申请号：US14452897
申请日：2014-08-06
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Michael Mahar , Atin Kapadia
CPC classification number: B65B57/02 , B65B7/2807 , B65B7/2842 , B65B2210/04 , B65D41/62 , B67B3/26 , B67B2201/017 , B67B2201/03
Abstract: An integrated conveyor line system for placing safety and non-safety caps onto bottles traveling on the same conveyor line. A network of sensors and RFID readers determine the location of bottles and ensure that the right cap is placed on each bottle. The processing system controlling the hardware components instructs the appropriate components to divert bottles to a reject holding queue when the system detects a bottle having the wrong type of cap.
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公开(公告)号：US09679271B2
公开(公告)日：2017-06-13
申请号：US15391988
申请日：2016-12-28
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Prateek Sharma , Sean Guthrie , Toan Trinh , Atin Kapadia , Michael Mahar
CPC classification number: G06Q10/087
Abstract: A system and method for delivering a product such as a pharmacy bottle from a conveyor system to a delivery container via a delivery chute. A sensor is placed at a top opening of the chute to sense for product in the chute area and to provide instructions to complete the delivery order if the chute area is clear.
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公开(公告)号：US20160376114A1
公开(公告)日：2016-12-29
申请号：US14067621
申请日：2013-10-30
Applicant: HUMANA INC.
Inventor： Michael Mahar , Atin Kapadia
IPC: B65G51/02
CPC classification number: B65G51/02 , B65G2201/0244
Abstract: A pneumatic bottle delivery system for transporting pharmaceutical bottles from a main shared storage “hopper” or storage bins to several individual locations as needed. A network of sensors and control gates detect and distribute the flow of bottles to individual locations dependent upon the bottle queue at each location.
Abstract translation: 一种用于将药物瓶从主共享存储“料斗”或存储箱运送到若干个别位置的气动瓶输送系统。 传感器和控制门的网络根据每个位置的瓶子排队检测并分配瓶子的流量到各个位置。
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公开(公告)号：US20160358119A1
公开(公告)日：2016-12-08
申请号：US15069597
申请日：2016-03-14
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Prateek Sharma , Sean Guthrie , Toan Trinh , Atin Kapadia , Michael Mahar
IPC: G06Q10/08
CPC classification number: G06Q10/087
Abstract: A system and method for delivering a product such as a pharmacy bottle from a conveyor system to a delivery container via a delivery chute. A sensor is placed at a top opening of the chute to sense for product in the chute area and to provide instructions to complete the delivery order if the chute area is clear.
Abstract translation: 一种用于将诸如药店瓶的产品从输送系统经由输送槽输送到输送容器的系统和方法。 传感器放置在滑槽的顶部开口处，以感测滑槽区域中的产品，并且如果滑槽区域是清晰的，则提供完成交货订单的指令。
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