Dispensing and monitoring systems and methods

This invention describes a system for monitoring people in a building using smart dispensers, like those for soap or paper towels. Each dispenser has a sensor that detects if someone is nearby and can turn off its own power when no one is present to save energy. The system can also track people's movements throughout the facility, especially if they carry special badges that communicate with the dispensers.

Why it matters: Filed before advanced IoT platforms simplified facility monitoring and data analytics.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedIntegrated sensors, power control, communication, and monitoring software.

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