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公开(公告)号：US10407253B2
公开(公告)日：2019-09-10
申请号：US16180893
申请日：2018-11-05
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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公开(公告)号：US10223070B2
公开(公告)日：2019-03-05
申请号：US15689552
申请日：2017-08-29
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Atin Kapadia , Michael Mahar , Anu Payyapilly , Andrew Bihnam
Abstract: An automated method and system for a conveyor holding system for holding vials of a multi-vial order in a holding pattern until all vials of the order have been filled by an automatic pill counter. The system uses RFID information to divert vials off the conveyor into the conveyor holding loop if all vials of the multi-vial order have not been filled. The system is adapted to divert the vials of the multi-vial order out of the holding loop when all vials of the multi-vial order have been filled.
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公开(公告)号：US20170327364A1
公开(公告)日：2017-11-16
申请号：US15668667
申请日：2017-08-03
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：US20170008707A1
公开(公告)日：2017-01-12
申请号：US15276084
申请日：2016-09-26
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：US09022201B1
公开(公告)日：2015-05-05
申请号：US14067613
申请日：2013-10-30
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Steve Hyman , Atin Kapadia , Michael Mahar
CPC classification number: B65G47/46 , B65G47/5104 , B65G47/56 , B65G47/57 , B65G47/681 , B65G47/71
Abstract: A conveyor process and system for sorting objects having a plurality of inbound conveyors in a vertically stacked configuration and a plurality of diversion conveyors connected to the inbound conveyors for diverting objects transported on the inbound conveyors to a particular outbound conveyor.
Abstract translation: 用于分类具有垂直堆叠构造的多个入口输送机的物体的输送机过程和系统以及连接到入境输送机的多个分流输送机，用于将在入境输送机上运输的物体转向特定的出站输送机。
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公开(公告)号：US10062455B2
公开(公告)日：2018-08-28
申请号：US15925277
申请日：2018-03-19
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Michael Mahar , Atin Kapadia
CPC classification number: G16H20/13 , 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.
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公开(公告)号：US09922171B2
公开(公告)日：2018-03-20
申请号：US14453073
申请日：2014-08-06
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Michael Mahar , Atin Kapadia
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.
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公开(公告)号：US09846566B1
公开(公告)日：2017-12-19
申请号：US15473135
申请日：2017-03-29
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Atin Kapadia , Michael Mahar , Anu Payyapilly , Andrew Bihnam
CPC classification number: G06F7/08 , B65G1/1373 , B65G1/1378 , B65G43/08 , G06F7/06 , G06F19/00 , G06F19/3462 , G07F17/0092 , Y10T156/1744 , Y10T156/1768
Abstract: An automated method and system for a conveyor holding system for holding vials of a multi-vial order in a holding pattern until all vials of the order have been filled by an automatic pill counter. The system uses RFID information to divert vials off the conveyor into the conveyor holding loop if all vials of the multi-vial order have not been filled. The system is adapted to divert the vials of the multi-vial order out of the holding loop when all vials of the multi-vial order have been filled.
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公开(公告)号：US09372961B1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-21
申请号：US13960709
申请日：2013-08-06
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Christopher Guthrie , Sean Guthrie , Michael Mahar , Atin Kapadia
CPC classification number: G01N33/15 , G06F19/00 , G06F19/3462 , G06F19/3468 , H04N5/232 , H04N5/23216
Abstract: A pharmaceutical verification (PV) camera system that captures an image of the contents of a vial on an automated dispensing line is closed. Faster image processing time is achieved by utilizing a learning algorithm that stores camera parameters for a successful image associated with data for a prescription processed on the automated dispensing line. During processing of a prescription order, when the vial contents and availability of stored parameters is confirmed, the stored parameters are transmitted to the camera and an image of the vial contents is captured and stored. When a previously un-encountered or un-trained vial is detected, the camera engages the autofocus feature to capture an image. The learning algorithm evaluates the image based on feedback from one or more metric. Upon agreement with the metric standards, an image is accepted and archived and the camera parameters associated with that vial prescription are stored for later use.
Abstract translation: 关闭在自动分配线上捕获小瓶内容物的图像的药物验证（PV）照相机系统。 通过利用学习算法实现更快的图像处理时间，该学习算法存储与在自动分配线上处理的处方数据相关联的成功图像的照相机参数。 在处方处方中，当确认瓶子内容和存储参数的可用性时，将存储的参数传送到相机，并捕获并存储小瓶内容的图像。 当检测到以前未遇到的或未经过训练的样品瓶时，相机会接合自动对焦功能拍摄图像。 学习算法基于来自一个或多个度量的反馈来评估图像。 在符合公制标准的情况下，接受并存档图像，并存储与该小瓶处方相关联的相机参数以供以后使用。
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公开(公告)号：US09286593B1
公开(公告)日：2016-03-15
申请号：US14067639
申请日：2013-10-30
Applicant: Humana Inc.
Inventor： Michael Mahar , Atin Kapadia , Toan Trinh
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 control system in communication with the components of the system detects when a product is ready for release into the chute for delivery based on information obtained by a scanner on the conveyor system.
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。 与系统的部件通信的控制系统基于由输送机系统上的扫描仪获得的信息来检测产品是否准备好释放到滑槽中。
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