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Sister Ar'a's background

The inspection relates to monitoring compliance with hand hygiene rules.

Despite improvements in hand sanitization procedures, urgent demands for compliance, and efforts to improve isolation practices, hospitals and care facilities have been unable

<p dir="rtl">5 Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) are an infection that is acquired in a hospital or other health care facility by a patient who has been admitted to the hospital for a reason other than that infection. Hospital-acquired infections include infections that appear 48 hours or more after admission to the hospital or within 30 days after discharge from the hospital.</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 It may also include infections transmitted from healthcare workers, or occupational exposure among facility staff. Although the majority of hospital-acquired infections are preventable, their incidence has unfortunately increased.</p>

Hospital-acquired infections are becoming more rampant as antibiotic resistance spreads. Many factors contribute to the increased incidence of species

<p dir="rtl">15 Hospital-acquired infections among hospital patients. For example, hospitals host large numbers of infected patients who therefore have weakened immune systems. Medical staff move from patient to patient and see many patients every day, giving the opportunity for pathogens to spread. Research suggests that healthcare workers follow hand sanitation procedures only 40% of the time, even after extensive process improvements and training efforts.</p>

<p dir="rtl">20 Painstaking. Many medical procedures, such as surgery, injections and other invasive procedures, penetrate the body's natural defenses, giving space for pathogens to penetrate. The widespread use of antibiotics has also contributed to the emergence of resistant strains of microorganisms in health care facilities as well as in local communities.</p>

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Compliance with hand sanitation guidelines is the most effective measure taken by health care workers to reduce the transmission of pathogens in health settings. Despite this, the obligation to clean hands remains not widespread, and Armenian efforts to raise awareness of its importance are not continuing.

General description of the invention

<p dir="rtl">5 In general, the disclosure relates to relevant systems and processes that monitor compliance with hand sanitation rules.</p>

For example, a hand disinfection compliance system could monitor, analyze, and report on compliance with hand disinfection rules at a hospital or other health care facility.

In one example, the disclosure relates to a device that monitors dispense events in a hygiene product dispenser device, which includes a button to detect the presence of

<p dir="rtl">10 bottle, which is configured to detect the presence of a bottle of hand sanitizer product in the dispenser, and a modular control device configured to receive a dispenser actuation signal, where the modular control device is also configured to generate dispenser actuation signal upon receiving the dispenser actuation signal, and includes dispenser data. signal to indicate a dispensing event and a signal to indicate the presence of a bottle, and a radio transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit dispenser data upon receiving a signal</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 Turn on the distribution device.</p>

In some examples, the modular control device is configured to receive a dispenser operating signal from a switch that detects the operation of a manual device for dispensing a hand sanitizing product. In some examples, the module controller is configured to receive a dispenser operating signal from a trigger switch that detects the operation of a contactless device dispensing a hand sanitizing product. In some examples,

<p dir="rtl">20 A hand disinfection product dispenser is a manually operated device that dispenses a hand disinfection product. In some examples, the hand disinfection product dispensing device is a touchless device for dispensing the hand disinfection product.</p>

In some examples, the modular controller is further configured to store a number of distribution events once the distribution device ON signal is received. In some examples, the bottle presence detection button includes a switch

<p dir="rtl">25 An actuation that moves from an open position to a closed position when a product bottle is installed in a hand sanitizing product dispenser; Whereas, the typical controller is further configured to reset the number of distribution events when the ignition switch moves from the open position to the closed position.</p>

In some examples, the distribution device data includes the number of distribution events. In some examples, a dispenser module includes a beacon module to provide wireless signals for a device

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The distribution indicator is also illuminated by the typical control device as soon as the distribution device operating signal is received. In some examples, the bottle detection button includes one plunger switch, pin switch, or rocker switch. In some examples, the bottle presence detection button is moved to the closed position

<p dir="rtl">5 When a bottle of hand sanitizer product is located in the hand sanitizer product dispenser.</p>

In another example, the disclosure relates to a wireless signal delivery module for a dispenser that provides wireless communication of dispenser data from a manually operated device for dispensing a hand sanitizer product, comprising a housing with a base for the module, a cap for the module, a button for detecting the presence of a bottle On an external surface of the housing which when closed

<p dir="rtl">10 Provides an indication of the presence of a bottle that indicates the presence of a container for the hand sanitizer product in the hand sanitizer dispensing device, a switch for operating the dispensing device which when closed provides an indication that the dispensing device is on, a module base that includes a slot designed to slide in a way to receive part of the means for operating the dispensing device. Manually operated hand sanitizer, an operating chute designed to slide part of the operating device and close the operating device switch when the operating device is operated manually</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 By a user, a controller receives a dispensing device operating signal, detects a corresponding dispensing event, and stores the corresponding dispensing event data, where the controller further determines status information corresponding to the dispensing event, which includes battery charge level, bottle presence indicator, number of dispensing events, and number of dispensing events. The remaining distribution mart, where the control device wirelessly sends the distribution event data to a remote computing device, where the distribution event data includes the time and date</p>

<p dir="rtl">20 Dispensing event detected, battery charge level, bottle presence indicator, number of events</p>

Distribution, and the number of remaining distribution marts.

In some examples, the housing is sized to receive into a socket on a hand sanitizing product dispensing device.

In some examples, the typical controller detects a change in the bottle presence detection button

<p dir="rtl">25 From a closed position to an open position to detect the removal of a product container from a hand sanitizer product dispenser, and detects subsequent closing of a bottle detection button to detect the installation of another product container in a hand sanitizer product dispenser, and generates a replacement indication for the product bottle upon subsequent closure detection For bottle presence detection button.</p>

In some examples, a typical controller compares the number of remaining distribution marts that are associated with a container

<p dir="rtl">30 The product has a pre-set alarm level to determine if the product container is replaced before a level is reached</p>

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Preset alarm.

In some examples, the exemplary controller is further configured to communicate with an identity badge associated with a user upon detection of a distribution event and to receive user identity information from the identity badge. In some examples, the distribution device data also includes user identification information that is associated with the distribution event.

<p dir="rtl">5 In another example, the disclosure relates to a wireless signal supply module for a distribution device</p>

Provides wireless communication of dispenser data from a contactless device for dispensing a hand sanitizer product, comprising a housing having a module base and a module cover, a bottle detection button on an external surface of the housing which when closed provides a bottle presence signal indicating the presence of a product container Disinfecting hands in a touch-free hand sanitizing product dispenser, device

<p dir="rtl">10 A control that receives an indication of the operation of a contactless dispenser from a contactless hand sanitizer product dispenser, detects a corresponding dispensing event, and stores data for the corresponding dispensing event, where the controller also determines status information corresponding to the dispensing event, which includes the battery charge level which is linked to the module to provide wireless signals for the dispenser, battery charge level which is linked to the touchless dispenser, bottle presence indicator, number of dispensing events,</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 and the number of remaining distribution marts, where the control device wirelessly transmits the distribution event data to a remote computing device, where the distribution event data includes the time and date of the detected distribution event, the battery charge level associated with the distribution device's wireless signal supply module, the distribution level Battery charge associated with the touchless dispenser, bottle presence indicator, number of dispensing events, and number of remaining dispensing marts.</p>

<p dir="rtl">20 In some examples, the typical controller detects a change in the bottle presence detection button</p>

From a closed position to an open position to detect the removal of a product container from a hand sanitizer product dispenser, and detects subsequent closing of a bottle detection button to detect the installation of another product container in a hand sanitizer product dispenser, and generates a replacement indication for the product bottle upon subsequent closure detection For bottle presence detection button.

<p dir="rtl">25 In some examples, a typical controller compares the number of remaining distribution marts that are associated with a container</p>

Product with preset alarm level Determines if the product container is replaced before the preset alarm level is reached.

In some examples, the wireless signaling module for the distribution device also includes an indicator that is illuminated by the control device once the distribution device operating signal is received. In some examples,

<p dir="rtl">30 The bottle detection button includes one of a push-button switch, a screw-on switch, or a push-button switch</p>

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Rocker lever switch.

In some examples, the modular controller is further designed to communicate with an identification badge associated with a user upon detection of a distribution event and to receive user identification information from the identification badge. In some examples, distribution device data also includes identification information

<p dir="rtl">5 User that is associated with the distribution event.</p>

Details of one or more examples are illustrated in the drawings and description attached below. Other features and features will be evident from the description and drawings, and from the protection elements.

Brief explanation of the drawings

Figures 1 and 2 show a front view and a back view, respectively, of a wireless signal supply module 10 for an illustrative handheld dispenser.

Figures 3 and 4 show the internal components of a wireless signal supply module for an illustrative handheld dispenser with the module cover removed.

Figures 5a and 5b show extended views of a demonstration manual dispenser and the wireless signal supply modules for the demonstration manual dispenser.

<p dir="rtl">15 Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a wireless signal supply module for a distribution device</p>

Demonstration manual that is installed in a manual dispensing device.

Figures 7 and 8 show a front view and a back view, respectively, of a wireless signal supply module for an illustrative touchless distribution device.

Figures 9 and 10 show the front perspective view and the back perspective view, respectively,

<p dir="rtl">20 Illustration of the internal components of the module to provide wireless signals to the touchless distribution device with the module cover removed.</p>

Figures 11a, 11b and 12-14 show different views of parts of a demonstration touchless hub with the cover removed and a module for supplying wireless signals for a touchless hub.

<p dir="rtl">25 Figure 15 is a block diagram showing an illustrative application of the electronic components of a unit</p>

Typical for providing wireless signals to a handheld distribution device.

Figure 16 is a block diagram showing an illustrative implementation of a wireless signaling module for a contactless distribution device.

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Figure 17 is a framework diagram of an illustrative system for monitoring compliance with hand disinfection rules.

Figure 18 is a process flow diagram showing an illustrative process by which a wireless signaling module for a manual dispenser can detect manual operations of a manual device dispensing a hand sanitizer product and wirelessly transmit dispenser data that correlates with an event

<p dir="rtl">5 distribution.</p>

Figure 19 is a process flow diagram illustrating another example of the process by which a wireless signaling module for a manual dispenser can detect manual operations of a manual device dispensing a hand sanitizer product and wirelessly transmit dispenser data that correlates with a dispensing event.

<p dir="rtl">10 Figure 20 is a process flow chart illustrating an illustrative process by which</p>

A wireless signaling module for a touchless dispenser detects touchless device operation to dispense a hand sanitizer product and wirelessly transmits dispenser data that correlates with a dispensing event.

Figure 21 is a process flow chart showing another illustrative process by which

<p dir="rtl">15 A wireless signaling module for a touchless dispenser detects the operation of a touchless device dispensing a hand sanitizer product and wirelessly transmits dispenser data that correlates with a dispensing event.</p>

Detailed description:

In general, the disclosure relates to relevant systems and processes monitoring compliance with disinfection rules

<p dir="rtl">20 the hands. For example, a hand disinfection compliance system could monitor, analyze, and report compliance with hand disinfection rules in a hospital or other health care facility. The disclosure describes modules for dispensing device wireless signals that can be installed in existing hand sanitization product dispensing devices to provide wireless delivery of hand sanitization data to or from a dispensing device. In one example, a wireless signal supply module is adapted to a manual distribution device for use with a device</p>

<p dir="rtl">25 Operates manually to dispense a hand sanitizing product to monitor hand sanitization compliance events that are associated with a dispensing device, and to wirelessly transmit hand sanitization data to or from the manual dispensing device. In another example, a module is configured to provide wireless signals to a touchless dispensing device for use with a touchless device to dispense a hand disinfection product to monitor hand disinfection compliance events that are associated with a dispenser, and to wirelessly transmit hand disinfection data to or from</p>

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Touchless dispenser. Additional status information about the dispensing device may be included in the dispensing device data, such as dispensing device identification information, healthcare worker identification information, current battery charge levels, presence/absence of the product bottle, number of dispenser runs, information on the product packaging, And others.

<p dir="rtl">5 The modules can be used to supply wireless signals to a handheld dispenser</p>

Works without touching described herein with any of the systems or incorporates any of the features described in US Patent No. 8,502,680 issued on August 6, 2013; b US Patent No. 8,395,515 issued on March 12, 2013; b US Patent No. 8,264,343 issued on September 11, 2012; US Patent No. 8,564,431 issued on October 22, 2013;

<p dir="rtl">10 b US Patent No. 8,674,840 issued on March 18, 2014; Innocence of the American sister No</p>

8,482,406 issued on July 9, 2013; US Patent No. 8,872,665 issued on October 28, 2014; US Patent No. 8,783,511 issued on July 22, 2014; US Patent No. 8,633,816 issued on January 21, 2014; all of which are included herein by reference in their entirety.

<p dir="rtl">15 Figures 1 and 2 show the front perspective view and back perspective view, respectively, of a unit</p>

Hand Dispenser Wireless Signal Module Illustration 10. The hand dispenser wireless signal module can be used with a manually operated device to dispense a hand sanitizer product to monitor hand sanitizer events that are associated with the hand dispenser, and to wirelessly transmit hand sanitizer data (which includes Data relating to observed hand sanitizing events (to or from).

<p dir="rtl">20 Manual dispensing device. The module for supplying wireless signals to the distribution device 10 includes a housing 7 having a module base 1 and a module cover 2, an operating slider 3, an LED indicator 4, a closing mechanism 5, a release collar 6, a door to the battery compartment 8, and a port for accessing firmware 12 The base of the module 1 is configured to form a slot 23 through which a means for operating a manual dispensing device with operating slide 3 can be engaged (see Fig. 5a).</p>

<p dir="rtl">25 In some examples, the module is configured to provide wireless signals to a manual distribution device</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 Also to wirelessly send and/or receive communication from one or more computing device(s). For example, a wireless signaling module can receive 10 software updates, remote configuration settings (10). For example, range settings, product empty settings, number of distribution events settings</p>

<p dir="rtl">30 Before the appropriate time to refill or replace a product bottle, etc.) from one or more devices</p>

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computing. The wireless signaling module 10 may also communicate with one or more other wireless signaling modules in health care settings, such as those connected to other distribution devices, with motion detectors in a patient room or other designated area, with Sending wireless signals of a patient's location in a patient room or other designated area, or other similar devices in a healthcare setting that can be useful for monitoring compliance with hand sanitization rules.

The wireless beacon module 10 can be further designed to communicate wirelessly (both transmitting and receiving) with one or more specially designated healthcare personnel identification badges. For example, the wireless beacon module 10 can be designed to communicate with an identification tag, obtaining 10 to obtain the health care worker identification information from the identification card, and to link a disclosed distribution event to the health care worker identification information.

Figures 3 and 4 show the internal components of the wireless signal supply module for the manual dispenser, illustration 10, with the module cover 2m removed. In Figure 3, actuation slider 3 is in the rest or non-actuated position. In Figure 4, actuation slider 3 is in the closed (actuated) position. The internal components of the module 15 for providing wireless signals for the hand dispenser include 10 printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, 1 actuation slider 3, return spring 20, micro switch 19, and battery compartment 14. In this example, battery compartment 14 is designed to receive 2 AA batteries providing power to PCB assembly 15. In other examples, the handheld radio signal module may be powered using 20 different batteries or may be wired into the building's electrical supply system.

The pull strap 6 attaches to the base of the module 1 and allows the module 10 to be removed from a manual dispenser (see Figure 5a). The PCB assembly 15 (15) includes range adjustment buttons 16 that are accessible through holes 9 in the module cover 2 (See Figure 2). The 4 LED is connected to the 15 PCB via the 18 LED tube and is positioned at the far end 25 22 of the 18 LED tube. This allows the 4 LED to be exposed through the front cover of the manual dispenser

<p dir="rtl">30 As shown in Figure 5a. In another example, a wireless signal supply module for a manual dispenser 10a as shown in Figure 5b does not include an LED light tube or LED indicator.</p>

When the pushbar (see reference 37, Figures 5a and 5b) is pressed by a user to dispense product, the mechanical motion of the pushbar is converted into an electrical signal 30 by the operating slider 3 and the micro-operating switch 19, which initiates a serial connection between the components

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Electronic assembly of 15 PCB and other components of the module for supplying wireless signals. The actuation slider 3 includes a flat portion 28, a spring engagement portion 24, and a ramp portion 26 ramp portion connected between the flat portion 28 and the spring engagement portion 24. The actuation switch 19 connects to and communicates with the PCB assembly 15. When the operating slide 3 is not operating (Figure 3), the operating switch 5 is positioned relative to an upper end of the ramp 26 such that the operating switch 9 is in the open position. When the operating slider 3 is moved toward the closed position (Figure 4), the sloped portion 26 of the operating slider 3 moves over the operating switch 19 until the flat portion 28 is positioned over the operating switch 19, closing the operating switch 19. This means closing the operating switch 19 of the assembly 15 PCB that the dispenser is operated. The return spring 27 is compressed while the operating slider 3 10 moves toward the closed position. When the dispenser bottle actuator 34 is released, the return spring 27 returns the operating slider 3 to the off position (Figure 3).

Figure 5a shows an extended view of an illustrative manual dispenser 30 and an illustrative manual dispenser wireless signaling module 10. Figure 5b shows a perspective view of an illustrative manual dispenser wireless signaling module 10 that is installed 15 in a manual dispenser 30. The illustrative manual dispenser 30 includes a base 24, a front cover 38 having an LED window 39, and a push rod 37. The push rod 37 applies to the cover of the dispenser 38. The push rod 37 rotates freely on the hinge 25 once the manual dispenser 30 is assembled. The manual dispenser 30 also includes a receptacle socket 31 designed to receive the module housing 7 for supplying wireless signals to the manual dispenser 10.

<p dir="rtl">20 The module is designed to provide wireless signals to the manual dispenser 10 for detection</p>

The push rod 37 is operated by a user to dispense an amount of hand sanitizing product. The manual dispensing device 30 includes a means of operating the bottle 34 including sliding ridges 43 slider ribs applied to the mating slots 44. These characteristics are equal on both sides of the base of the dispensing device 24. The bottle actuation device 34 includes a notch 32 designed to align with the notch 23 of the module 10 25 thus allowing the actuation slider 3 to engage with the interface barrier of the module 33 (Figure 6). The bottle operating device 34 includes its own return spring (not shown) to return the operating device 34 to its non-operating position.

When the module for supplying radio signals of the manual dispenser 10 is installed in the manual dispenser 30, i.e., when the housing 7 in the socket 31 of the manual dispenser 30 30 is received, the operating slide 3 is actuated by an interface barrier of the module 33 with an actuating means

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Bottle 34. The push rod lift ridges 36 lean against your lift journals 35 with the bottle actuator 34. When the push rod 37 is activated by a user, the lifting ribs 36 compress against your lift journals 35, raising the bottle actuator 34 In the slits 44, raising the interface barrier of the module 33 module interface post. The interface barrier 5 33 engages with the activation slider 3, causing it to be raised to activate the operating switch 19 and sending an operating signal to a processor assembly 15 PCB indicating that a distribution device has been operated.

When the module 10 is installed in a dispenser 30 (in this example, when housing 7 is received at the socket 31), the module side closing mechanism 5 closes the module 10 to the base of the dispensing device 24 at the dispensing device side closing mechanism 42. In addition In addition, 10 LED indicator 4 is aligned with the light tube 39 on the cover of the dispenser 38. The indicator 4 is the visual interface with the user. The processor (see Fig. 15) with PCB assembly 15 receives an operating signal from the operating switch 19 and causes the indicator 4 to light up each time push rod operation 37 is detected. Once assembled, to remove the module 10, the closing mechanism 5 is pressed and at the same time pulls User release strap 6 This allows access to the batteries 15 by removing the battery door 8.

The wireless signal supply module for the manual dispenser 10 also includes a bottle presence detection switch (or bottle presence detection button) 21. The bottle presence detection button 21 is designed to be depressed or moved to a closed position when a bottle of product is installed or received In the hand sanitizer product dispenser in this example, the bottle presence detection button 20 21 is applied using a push-button switch, however, it will be understood that any other type can be used

One of the operating switches designed to detect the presence of a bottle. When the bottle is not installed in the dispenser 30, the bottle presence detection button 21 is not pressed (open). When a bottle of hand sanitizer product is installed in the manual dispenser 30, the neck of the product bottle will push the bottle presence detection button 21. When the bottle presence detection button is closed as a result, the operating switch 25 21 communicates the bottle presence signal to the PCB assembly 15 and thus communicates to the processor PCB assembly 15 that a bottle has been installed in a dispensing device. When the bottle is removed, the bottle presence detection button 21 returns to its open position, communicating to the PCB assembly 61 (and thus the processor therein) that the bottle 80 has been removed. Information about the presence or absence of the bottle may be communicated as part of Dispensing device data from module 50 along with each dispensing event 30 and a calculation of the total number of dispensing marts since bottle replacement.

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Including a product bottle detection feature such as a bottle presence detection button 21 allows for tracking of the replacement of a hand sanitizing product in a dispenser, so the system can determine when the product needs to be replaced and also that the product is being replaced in a timely manner. For example, a time/date documented event could be recorded when a product bottle is removed from a dispenser (e.g. when a bottle of product is opened

<p dir="rtl">5 On switch) and another event can be recorded when a bottle of product has been replaced in a dispensing device (e.g. when the on switch is closed). Module 50 or a remote computing system can count the number of dispensing marts since the bottle was replaced (e.g. An opening of the ignition is followed by a subsequent closing event of the ignition, and the number of events can be counted to a pre-determined “alarm” level for replacement. Module 50 or a remote computing system can compare the number of dispensing events 10 that occurred when the bottle is replaced to a predetermined alarm level to determine if the product bottle was replaced too early, potentially resulting in wastage of hand sanitizing product by incomplete emptying. For product bottle. The bottle presence detection button 21 also allows the module 50 (or remote computing system) and hand sanitation compliance officials to determine when the dispenser is being used without any hand sanitizer product (e.g., when the hand sanitizer product dispenser is detected to be operating</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 (But the bottle presence detection switch is not closed.) The module 50 or the remote computing system may generate an alarm to inform hand sanitation compliance officials that a hand sanitizer product dispenser is being used without any hand sanitizer product present and to inform them that the product bottle must be installed in a dispenser That specific distribution.</p>

Figures 7 and 8 show a front perspective view and a back perspective view, respectively, of a touchless distribution device wireless signal supply module 20 illustration 50. The touchless distribution device wireless signal supply module 50 is configured for use with a touchless device To dispense a hand disinfection product for monitoring hand disinfection events that are associated with a dispensing device, and to wirelessly transmit hand disinfection data (which includes data relating to monitored hand disinfection events) to or from the contactless dispensing device 50. Includes provisioning module

<p dir="rtl">25 With wireless signals to the touchless distribution device 50 module base 51, module cover</p>

Modular 52, battery door 53, locking threaded mounting screw 54, firmware access port 55, connection device 57, and bottle presence detection button 58 (implemented using a vibrator arm assembly in this example).

In some examples, the module is designed to provide wireless signals to a distribution device that

<p dir="rtl">30 Touchless 50 also works to wirelessly send and/or receive a call from one or more devices</p>

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Computing (hardware). For example, a wireless signaling module 50 can receive remote software updates, remote configuration settings (e.g., range settings, product emptying settings, settings for a number of premature distribution events To refill or replace a product bottle, etc.) from one or more computing devices. The wireless signaling module 50 may also communicate with one or more other wireless signaling modules in a health care setting, such as those connected to other distribution devices, with motion detectors in a patient room or other designated area, With wireless signals of a patient's location in a patient room or other designated area, or other similar devices in a healthcare setting that can be useful for monitoring compliance with hand sanitization rules. The module can be designed to provide wireless signals 50 to communicate wirelessly (both transmit and receive) with one or more specially designated health care worker identification badges. For example, the module can be designed to provide wireless signals 50 to communicate with an identification card , Obtaining health care worker identification information from the identification card, and associating a detected distribution event with health care worker identification information.

<p dir="rtl">15 Figures 9 and 10 show the front perspective view and the back perspective view, respectively,</p>

For the internal components of the module for supplying wireless signals to the touchless distribution device, illustration 50, with the module cover 52 m removed. The module for providing wireless signals for the touchless dispenser 50 includes a battery housing 60, a PCB assembly 61 that includes a control device (see Figure 16), a bottle detection button 58, a precision bottle detection switch 20 65, a return spring rocker machine return spring66, and the means of delivery/means

Locking vibrator 68. The PCT assembly 61 includes two antennas, a high-frequency antenna 67a and a low-frequency coiled antenna 67b. The band buttons 56 are accessed via holes in the module cover 52. In this example, the band buttons 56 adjust the band of the low-frequency antenna 67a

.low frequency antenna

<p dir="rtl">25 The battery housing 60 connects to, and provides power to the PCB assembly 61. In this example,</p>

Power to the module to supply wireless signals to the 50 touchless distribution device using 2 AA batteries. However, it will be understood that another means can be used to supply power to module 50, and that the disclosure is not limited to that. In other examples, the wireless signal supply module of the manual distribution device may be powered using various types of batteries, it may be wired into the building's electrical supply system, it may receive power from the batteries or the control device.

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In the touchless dispenser.

The connection device hub/module 57 effectively couples the PCB assembly 61 (and thus the module control device that supplies the touchless hub's wireless signals) to the touchless hub's control device.

<p dir="rtl">5 Including a bottle presence detection feature such as a bottle presence detection button 58 allows tracking</p>

Replacing the hand sanitizing product in a dispensing device, so that the wireless signaling module 150 or a remote computing device or system can determine when the hand sanitizing product needs to be replaced. For example, an event documented in terms of time/date can be recorded when the product bottle is removed and another documented event can be recorded in terms of time/date when the bottle of product is replaced. Unit can be calculated

<p dir="rtl">10 The module or distribution mart count system since a product bottle was replaced, and can count the number of events to a pre-determined "alarm" level for the replacement. The 58 bottle presence detection button also allows hand sanitation compliance officials to determine when the dispenser is being used without any hand sanitizer product, so that dispensers are less likely to be used without any hand sanitizer product. In general, some or all of the functions described above may be applicable to the bottle presence detection feature of the dispenser</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 The hand sanitizer product is also equipped with a bottle detection feature in the touchless hand sanitizer product dispenser.</p>

Figures 11a, 11b, and 12-14 show various projections of parts of an illustrative touchless dispenser 70 and a module for supplying wireless signals for a touchless dispenser 50. The touchless dispenser 70 includes a base 71, a cover 73, and a gear box.

20 Electromechanical 73 electromechanical gearbox includes a means of communications connection 77. The communications connection means 77 effectively couples the touchless distribution device to the control device (see Figure 16) to the modular control device that supplies the radio signals of the touchless distribution device (see Figure 16 (The touchless dispenser control device manages the operation of the touchless dispenser 70, and includes signal outputs that indicate the operation of the touchless dispenser 70).

<p dir="rtl">25 Touchless Distribution, which is connected to the typical control device that supplies the wireless signals of the Touchless Distribution Device via means interface 77/57 as shown in Figure 16. Base 71 for the Touchless Distribution Device includes Touch 70 mounting cam 72 is coupled with a mounting receiver 62 to the touchless module 50.</p>

<p dir="rtl">30 When the touchless module 50 is installed in the base 71 of a device</p>

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Touchless distribution 70, as shown in Figures 11b and 12, the connection means 57 connects to the touchless distribution module for wireless signals 50 with the connection means 77 to the control device of the touchless distribution device, allowing a connection to the touchless distribution device Control and module for supplying wireless signals for the distribution device 50. A screw can fit

<p dir="rtl">5 For mounting 74 over the mounting boss 72 and attaching the touchless module 50 to the touchless distribution device 70.</p>

When a bottle is not installed in the touchless dispenser 70, the bottle detection rocker arm 58 is pulse-loaded by the rocker return spring 66, exerting pressure on the inside of the module cover 52. When the system is not operating That is, it does not happen

<p dir="rtl">10 When the bottle is installed in the dispensing device, the fine bottle presence detection switch 65 is not pressed. When a bottle 30 is installed (Figures 13 and 14), the neck of the product bottle 80 is compressed and the rocker arm 58 is turned, pressing the fine actuation switch 65. Operating switch 65 PCB assembly 61 indicates that a bottle is installed When the bottle 80 is removed, the rocker arm 58 returns to its spring-loaded position causing the precise bottle presence detection switch 65 to be released, and the assembly to be notified.</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 61 PCB that the bottle has been removed 80.</p>

Figure 15 is a block diagram showing an illustrative application of the electronic components of a manual dispenser radio signaling module 100. In this example, the manual dispensing radio signaling module 100 includes a control device 101 that includes one or more processors 102 and storage device(s)/media 103 storage

<p dir="rtl">20 device(s)/media. The processors 102 are, in one example, configured to implement functions and/or process instructions to be executed in the wireless signaling module of the manual distribution device 100. For example, the processors 102 can execute instructions stored in the storage devices 103. Examples can include Processors 102, any one or more of a microprocessor, a controller, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit</p>

<p dir="rtl">25 ASIC (integrated circuit), field-programmable gate FPGA (array), or equivalent discrete or integrated logic circuitry, which includes processors and other computer components.</p>

The manual distribution device radio signaling module illustration 100 further includes one or more wireless transmitters (devices) 104, range adjustment buttons

<p dir="rtl">30 110, a switch to detect the presence of the bottle 112, a switch to operate a manual dispensing device 114, a source</p>

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for power supply 116, and one or more audible warnings from visual indicators 118.

In some examples, the wireless transceiver (device) 104 of the module is designed to provide wireless signals to the hand-held distribution device 100 and is also designed to wirelessly transmit and/or receive a communication from one or more computing device(s). For example, the wireless signal module 5 100 can receive remote software updates, remote configuration settings (e.g., range settings, product emptying settings, settings for a number of dispensing events before it is time to refill a bottle of product (or replace, etc.) of one or more computing devices. The wireless signaling module 100 may also communicate with one or more other wireless signaling modules in health care settings, such as those connected to other distribution devices 10, with motion detectors in a patient room or other designated area, With wireless signals of a patient's location in a patient room or other designated area, or other similar devices in a healthcare setting that can be useful for monitoring compliance with hand sanitation rules. The wireless beacon module 100 can also be designed to communicate wirelessly (both transmitting and receiving) with one or more specially designated healthcare personnel identification badges. For example, 15 the radio beacon module 100 can be designed to communicate with an identification tag, Obtaining health care worker identification information from the identification card, and associating a disclosed distribution event with health care worker identification information.

One or more storage devices 103 may be designed to store information in the modular control device for supplying wireless signals to the hand dispenser. Storage devices 103, 20 may be described in some examples as a computer-readable storage medium. In some examples, the storage devices 103 are temporary memory, meaning that the primary purpose of the storage devices 103 is not long-term storage. Storage devices 103 may be described, in some examples, as non-volatile memory, meaning that storage devices 103 do not retain the stored contents when the computer is shut down. Examples of types of non-persistent memory include types of random access memories (RAM), types of dynamic random access memories (RAM).

(DRAM), types of static random access memories (SRAM), and other forms of non-static memory types known in the art. In some examples, storage devices 103 are used to store program instructions for execution by processors 102, such as a manual module implementation 106 Storage devices 103 are used, in one example, by software or application 30 156 running on the controller 101 to temporarily store information during program execution.

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Storage devices 103 also include, in some examples, one or more computer-readable storage media. Storage devices 103 can be designed to store larger amounts of information than non-volatile memory. Storage devices 103 can also be designed for long-term storage of information. In some examples, storage devices 103 can include persistent storage elements. 5 Examples of non-volatile storage elements listed include magnetic flash memory, electrically erasable and programmable memory (EPROM) or electrically erasable and programmable memory.

(EEPROM) memories

The storage device(s) 103 can store program instructions, such as a touchless module application 10 156, for execution by processors 102. The manual module implementation 106 includes instructions that, when executed by the processors 102, allow the control device 101 to implement the functions of the wireless signaling module for the manual dispensing device, such as monitoring distribution events that occur with the hand-operated dispensing device, storing dispensing device data that relates to the hand-operated dispensing device. distribution events, and wirelessly transmitting (as defined by Reference No. 105) distribution device data via a

<p dir="rtl">15 Wireless Transmission and Reception 104. Distribution device data may include, for example, one or more distribution device IDs, the identity of the radio signal supply module, and documentation of the time and date of each distribution event. Dispenser data may also include, for example, the current battery status, the total number of dispensing events that occurred during a predetermined time interval or since the last time the dispenser was refilled, the number of dispensing marts remaining before the hand sanitizer product from the dispenser 20 runs out. , when the product is out of stock or low in volume, and/or status information about the dispensing device, etc.</p>

The storage device(s) 103 can store various data (108) generated or used by the processor(s) 102 during the execution of the manual instruction module application 106. For example, the storage device(s) can generate and store distribution event data, information Wireless signal module identification, battery charge levels, detection/presence information

<p dir="rtl">25 Bottle, range information, or other data is associated with the module to provide wireless signals to the manual dispenser 100.</p>

The illustrative manual dispenser wireless signal supply module 100, for example, receives an indication that the manual dispenser is on from the manual dispenser operating switch 114. One illustrative application of the operating switch 114 is the operating switch 19 of Figures 3 and 4. however,

<p dir="rtl">30 You will understand that other applications and mechanisms can be used to detect the operation of a manual distribution device, and that</p>

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Disclosure is not limited to that. The control device 101 may store information relating to the received indication as a distribution event in the data storage medium 108. In some examples, the control device 101 may place date and time documentation, distribution device identification information, and/or signal module identification information Wireless in event data distribution. Controller 101 can do

<p dir="rtl">5 Wirelessly transmitted (as defined by Reference No. 105) via transceivers (device)</p>

The wireless 104 distribute event data once each indication of manual operation is received, or it may wirelessly transmit (as specified by reference number 105) multiple distribution events periodically or on demand. In other examples, the controller 101 wirelessly transmits (as specified by reference number 105 With reference number 105) via wireless transmitting and receiving devices (device) 104 Distribution device data that indicates

<p dir="rtl">10 On a distribution event as soon as all indications of the operation of the distribution device are received from operating the manual distribution device without adding documentation of time and date. A computing device designed to receive dispensing device data from a plurality of modules to provide wireless signals to a manual and/or contactless dispensing device in a health care or other facility can correlate each dispensing event with time and date, and can analyze the dispensing event data for Hand disinfection collar at the elbow.</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 When the wireless signal delivery module 100 is installed in a manual product dispensing device</p>

Hand disinfection A bottle is installed in a dispensing device, the bottle presence detection switch 112 (such as the operating switch 21 in Figures 1 and 5) is pressed (closed) and the operating switch 112 generates a bottle presence signal, which in turn is received by the modular control device to provide signals Wireless 101. As long as a product bottle remains in the installed position in the dispenser, the operating switch 112 remains closed

<p dir="rtl">20 The typical radio supply control device 101 may store bottle presence information in the data storage device 108. If the bottle is removed, the power switch 112 will become inactive (open) and the bottle presence signal will fade. with wireless signals 101 Information that the bottle is not present in the data storage medium 108. The manual module for providing wireless signals in the application 106 can cause the processor(s) to</p>

<p dir="rtl">25 103 determines whether there is a bottle in the dispensing device each time a dispensing event occurs, and can be performed wirelessly</p>

By sending bottle presence information as part of the dispensing device data every time a dispensing event occurs. In this way, users can be informed if a hand sanitizing product bottle is actually installed in the dispenser, and corrective action can be taken (refilling the dispenser with a product bottle) if dispenser data indicates that a bottle is not present.

<p dir="rtl">30 Figure 16 is a block diagram showing an illustrative implementation of a signaling module</p>

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Wireless for the touchless distribution device 150. In this example, the module for providing wireless signals for the touchless distribution device 150 also includes a control device 151 including one or more processors 152 and storage device(s)/media 153. Processors 152, in one example, to implement functions and/or process instructions for execution in the provisioning module

<p dir="rtl">5 With wireless signals for the touchless distribution device 150. For example, it can</p>

The processors 152 are capable of processing instructions stored in storage devices 153. Examples of processors 152 may include any one or more of a microprocessor, a controller, a digital signal processor (DSP), an integrated circuit intended for a particular application

ASIC (specific integrated circuit), field-programmable 10 FPGA (gate array), or equivalent discrete or integrated logic circuits, which include processors and other computer components.

The non-touch demonstration module for supplying wireless signals to the dispenser 150 also includes one or more wireless transceivers (device) 154, range adjustment buttons 160, bottle presence detection switch 162, power supply 166, 15 and one or more audio warnings from visual indicators 168.

In some examples, the module's wireless transceiver(s) 154 are configured to provide wireless signals to the touchless distribution device 150 and are further configured to wirelessly transmit and/or receive a communication from one or more computing device(s). For example, the wireless signaling module can receive 150 remote software updates, 20 remote configuration settings (e.g., range settings, product emptying settings, settings for a number of dispensing events before it is time to refill a product bottle (or replace, etc.) of one or more computing devices. The wireless signaling module 150 may also communicate with one or more other wireless signaling modules in health care settings, such as those connected to other distribution devices, with motion detectors in a patient room or other designated area 25, With wireless signals of a patient's location in a patient room or other designated area, or other similar devices in a healthcare setting that can be useful for monitoring compliance with hand sanitation rules. The wireless signaling module 150 can also be designed to communicate wirelessly (both transmitting and receiving) with one or more specially designated health care personnel identity badges. For example, the wireless signaling module 150 can be designed to communicate

<p dir="rtl">30 With an identification card, obtain health care worker identification information from the identification card,</p>

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Linking a disclosed distribution event to health care worker identifying information.

One or more storage devices 153 may be configured to store information in a modular control device that supplies wireless signals for the touchless dispenser. Storage devices 153 may be described, in some examples, as a computer-readable storage medium. In some 5 examples, the storage devices 153 are temporary memory, meaning that the primary purpose of the storage devices 153 is not long-term storage. Storage devices 153 may be described, in some examples, as non-volatile memory, meaning that storage devices 153 do not retain the stored contents when the computer is shut down. Examples of non-persistent memory types include random access memory (RAM) types, dynamic random access memory (DRAM) types, static random access memory (SRAM) types, and other forms of non-persistent memory types known in the art. In some examples,

Use of storage devices 153 to store program instructions for execution by processors 152, such as a touchless module application 156. Storage devices 153 are used, in one example, by software or application 156 running on the controller 151 to temporarily store information during program execution.

<p dir="rtl">15 Storage devices 153 also include, in some examples, one or more storage media</p>

That can be read by a computer. Storage devices 153 can be designed to store larger amounts of information than non-volatile memory. Storage devices 153 can also be designed for long-term storage of information. In some examples, storage devices 153 can include persistent storage objects. Examples of non-volatile storage elements mentioned include magnetic flash memory types, or image types

<p dir="rtl">20 Electrically erasable programmable memory (EPROM) or electrically erasable programmable memory (EEPROM) types.</p>

The storage device(s) 153 can store program instructions, implementing the contactless module 156, for execution by the processors 152. The touchless module implementation 156 includes instructions that, when executed by the processors 152, allow the controller 151 to implement module functions 25 for providing wireless signals to the touchless distribution device, such as monitoring distribution events that occur in the touchless distribution device. Contactless, storing dispenser data relating to dispensing events, and wirelessly transmitting dispenser data via the wireless transceiver 154. Distribution device data may include, for example, one or more of the distribution device ID, the identity of the wireless signal supply module, and documentation of the time and date of each distribution event. Distribution device data can also include, for example, battery status

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current, the total number of dispensing events that have occurred since a predetermined time interval or since the dispenser was last refilled, the number of dispensing marts remaining before the hand sanitizer product runs out of the dispenser, the product is out of stock or low in volume, and/or status information about the dispenser Distribution, and others.

The storage device(s) 153 can store various data (158) generated or used

<p dir="rtl">5 by the processor(s) 152 while executing non-touch module application instructions 156. For example, the storage device(s) may generate and store distribution event data, module recognition information for radio signalling, battery charge levels, data Detects bottle presence, range information, or other data associated with the module to supply wireless signals to the touchless dispenser 150.</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 The wireless signal supply module connects to the touchless dispenser</p>

Illustration 150 electronically connects the touchless dispenser module 170 by means of communication link(s) 171. The touchless dispenser module 170 includes a touchless dispenser control device 171 that executes instructions stored on the touchless dispenser(s) Storage 173 To manage and control the operation of a touchless dispensing device, such as a dispensing device that

<p dir="rtl">15 Touchless operation 70. The control device of the distribution device 171 includes one or more processors (processor) 172 and storage device(s) 173. An application of the contactless distribution device 176 includes stored in the storage media 173 instructions that, when executed by the processors 172, control In the functions of the touchless distribution device the storage devices 173 may further include data 178 that is used or generated during the execution of the application of the touchless distribution device 176.</p>

<p dir="rtl">20 The touchless dispenser module 170 also includes an actuation sensor</p>

<p dir="rtl">182 It senses the operation of the touchless dispensing device and generates a corresponding operating signal which is in turn received by the control device 171. The operating sensor 182 may include, for example, one or more of a photo-stop device, an infrared sensor, an optical sensor, A motion sensor, or other non-touch or non-touch mechanism to detect the presence of a user's hands.</p>

25 The touchless dispensing device 170 further includes a dispensing device motor 184 that is activated by the control device 171 upon receipt of an actuating signal, causing a standardized dose of hand sanitizing product to be dispensed from the touchless dispensing device.

The communication link(s) 173 in the example of Figures 11 and 12 can be implemented by means of communication means 77/57. In this way, the control device 151 in the supply module receives 30 wireless signals 150, for example, an indication of the operation of the distribution device operating without Touch from a device

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Controlling the contactless dispensing device 171 by means of communication link(s) 173. The control device 151 can store information that relates to the indication received as a dispensing event. In some examples, the control device 151 can document time and date identification information. Distribution device and/or wireless signal supply module identification information in the distribution event data. The controller 151 may wirelessly transmit (as defined by reference number 155) via the radio transceivers 154 distribution event data once each indication of manual operation is received, or it may wirelessly transmit (as defined by reference number 155) several From distribution events periodically or on demand. In other examples, the control device 151 wirelessly transmits (as identified by reference number 155) via the wireless transceivers 154 data to the distribution device 10 indicative of a distribution event once each indication of the operation of the distribution device is received from the control device of the distribution device operating Without touching without adding documentation of time and date. A computing device designed to receive dispensing device data from multiple modules to provide wireless signals to a manual and/or contactless dispensing device in a health care or other facility can correlate each dispensing event with time and date documentation, and can analyze the dispensing event data No hand disinfection at the elbow.

<p dir="rtl">15 The power supply 166 is indicated in the dashed lines to determine that power can be supplied</p>

Wireless signaling module 150 Alternatively, the module for the touchless distribution device 170. In this example, instead of having dedicated batteries/power supply 166, the module can be designed to provide wireless signals for the touchless distribution device. Touch 150 to receive power from a non-touch distribution device 70. For example, 20 control device 151 can receive power from a non-touch distribution device control device 170 via communication link(s) 173. This can reduce the overall physical size of the RF module for the touchless hub 150, as it does not have to be sized to accommodate one or more batteries in the housing. The physical size and configuration of the housings of the wireless signal supply module of the distribution device 50 shown in Figures 7-11, 25 can be designed, for example, without battery space 60 or battery cover 53, thus reducing the overall external dimensions of the wireless signal supply module 50 Facilitating its fit into the housing of the touchless dispenser.

In some examples, there may be options for the module to provide wireless signals to the hands-free distribution device to include its own internal batteries. Every time the 30 Distribution Device is activated, a load is placed on the batteries. Once the batteries are empty, their internal resistance will increase

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Load causes the battery voltage to "drop" significantly. If power is supplied to the RF Module of the Touchless Hub by the batteries of the Hub and if the battery voltage drops below the limit value of the reset voltage of the RF Module Touchless Controller, the RF Module will remain powered. Typical control for signal supply

<p dir="rtl">5 The touchless wireless device is in a reset state until the battery voltage returns to a point above the reset limit value. Battery voltage recovery can take so long that communication with the ID card is delayed until the end of the distribution cycle. It can also take so much time that the user who activated the hub will have already left the area where the hub is located before the typical touchless wireless router comes out of the reset state.</p>

<p dir="rtl">10 Settings and connection with this user's ID card. The result may be that the user identification card was not set to a hygienic condition and that the event was not reported. However, if the contactless RF module has its own batteries, it is not affected by the low voltage of the dispenser batteries during activation and contact with the tag will likely occur at the beginning of the dispensing cycle.</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 Another benefit could be that there are batteries for the touchless module</p>

To provide wireless signals, the distributor's batteries will not be weakened allowing the distributor to meet specified battery life specifications. Also, a touchless module for wireless signaling can include the ability to monitor the level of the dispenser's batteries as well as its own batteries. It can be able to report the level of the dispenser batteries even after

<p dir="rtl">20 Dropping their voltage below a level would not allow the touchless radio module to operate without the use of the distributor batteries.</p>

In some examples, a variety of modules (modules) may be used to provide wireless signals for the manual dispenser 100 and/or modules (modules) may be used to provide wireless signals for the touchless dispenser 150 to monitor compliance with hand sanitation rules in

<p dir="rtl">25 A health care setting or other place where compliance with hand sanitization rules is desired. For example, the manual hand sanitization compliance system can be adapted for use in applications such as hotel room cleaning, educational facilities, long-term care facilities, restaurants, catering services, food and beverage manufacturing facilities, food packaging facilities, dining areas, and rest rooms. Rest areas, food preparation areas, cooking areas, etc.</p>

<p dir="rtl">30 In this system, each healthcare worker is assigned a HCW (healthcare worker) card</p>

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To determine the degree of compliance that is uniquely associated with HCW. Each time the HCW dispenses a hand sanitizing product from one of the manual or touchless dispensers comprising a handheld wireless signal module 100 or a touchless wireless module 150, the corresponding wireless signal module may communicate 150/100 with HCW ID, you receive

<p dir="rtl">5 HCW identification information from the identification card, and links the HCW identification information to the distribution event. Complete</p>

Explanation of the distribution device data stored and/or transmitted wirelessly upon each operation of the distribution device

In Table 1:

Table 1: Illustrative dispenser data with HCW tag identification

<tr><td><p>12345678</p></td><td><p dir="rtl">Identity of the distribution device</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="rtl">Yes</p></td><td><p dir="rtl">Distribution event</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="rtl">12:36:15, 06 March 2015</p></td><td><p dir="rtl">Time and date</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>9876543AB</p></td><td><p dir="rtl">Identification card</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="rtl">Yes</p></td><td><p dir="rtl">The presence of the bottle</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>%92</p></td><td><p dir="rtl">Battery charge level</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2</p></td><td><p dir="rtl">Domain settings</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>78</p></td><td><p dir="rtl">The number of dispensing events since the last refill of the product</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>547</p></td><td><p dir="rtl">Mart distribution remaining until the product expires/refills</p></td></tr>

In other examples, modules to provide wireless signals (such as those that do not connect) are modules

<p dir="rtl">10 (with an identification tag), the dispenser data may include an indicator to indicate a dispensing event and an indicator to indicate the presence of the bottle only (yes or no). In other examples, the dispenser data may include an indication of the correct battery voltage instead of or in addition to the Battery charge current. In other examples, the dispenser data may include any one or all of the dispenser data described in Table 1, and/or other dispenser data that may reset a number of events</p>

<p dir="rtl">15 Distribution since the last product refill Each time the product bottle is removed/replaced, the bottle presence detection buttons are detected on the manual or touchless modules to provide wireless signals.</p>

Figure 17 is a framework diagram of an illustrative system for monitoring compliance with hand disinfection rules 200. It includes both a variety of health care facilities, such as hospitals 210a-210n,

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An assortment of manual hand sanitizing product dispensers 202a-202n and/or an assortment of touchless hand sanitizer product dispensers 206a-206n. For simplicity of illustration, this is stated in relation to hospital 210A. The hand dispenser assembly 202a-202n each connects to a different set of a variety of special wireless signal supply modules 5 to the hand dispenser 204a-204n that provide wireless transmission of dispenser data. Likewise, each of the contactless dispenser family 206a-206n is connected to a different set of a variety of wireless signaling modules for the touchless dispenser 208a-208n that provide wireless transmission of the dispenser data.

The distribution device radio signal supply modules 203a-204n10 and 208a-208n wirelessly transmit their corresponding distribution device data to one or more

Local computing device(s) 220 via local networking (network) 214. In the example where the wireless signaling modules transmit distribution device data as each distribution event occurs and do not include time and date documentation in the distribution device data, the local computing device will connect documentation The time and date of the distribution event.

<p dir="rtl">15 In some examples, such as the one shown in Figure 17, the system includes monitoring compliance with rules</p>

Hand disinfection 200 Identification cards 212 HCWA-212N. In this example, therefore, the distribution device data sent by the radio signaling modules 204a-204n and/or 208a-208n can include HCW identification information received from the identification tags 212a-212n.

To monitor compliance with hand sanitization rules, the dispensing device data from the wireless signaling module assembly 20 of the dispensing device 100/150 is transmitted wirelessly to one or more local computing device(s) 220 located in the health care facility and/or to a Remote computing (devices) 230 for analyzing and reporting data. As shown in Figure 17, for example, the computing hardware 230 may include one or more processors (processor) 232, an analysis application 234, a reporting application 236, and a database 238 that stores the required data that is used 25 or generated by the system 200 The analysis application 234, when executed by processors 232, analyzes hand disinfection data according to one or more compliance rules to monitor compliance with the health care facility's hand disinfection rules. The reporting application 236 , when executed by processors 232 , generates reports regarding compliance with hand sanitization rules. For example, the computing devices 230 can analyze hand disinfection data to monitor compliance with hand disinfection rules by an individual HCW, one of the HCW 30 (e.g., nurses, doctors, EVS environmental services),

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and others), a department, a department, a single hospital, a hospital, across many hospitals, or by various other selected variables. The computing devices 230 can generate a variety of reports to provide hospital-based users 210a-210n or remote users 226 with both quantitative and descriptive data regarding compliance with their hospital's hand sanitation rules, 5 to compare the data over time to determine if improvement has occurred, and/or to evaluate compliance with hand disinfection rules in one hospital, across multiple hospitals, or to examine and compare compliance with hand disinfection rules over time. The analysis and reporting application may also be stored locally on the hospital computing equipment 220 so that hand sanitization data can be analyzed and reported locally if desired.

<p dir="rtl">10 Figure 18 is a process flow chart illustrating an illustrative process (240) by which</p>

A wireless signaling module for a manual dispensing device, such as the wireless signaling module 100, detects manual operations of a manual device dispensing a hand sanitizer product and wirelessly transmits dispensing device data that correlates with a dispensing event. The wireless signal supply module 100 receives a dispenser operating signal (242) that indicates the operation of the manual dispenser.

<p dir="rtl">15 For hand sanitizer product. An actuation signal may be received from, for example, an actuation switch designed to detect manual operation of a manual hand sanitizing product dispensing device, such as actuation switch 19 of Figures 3 and 4 and/or actuation switch 114 of Figure 15.</p>

The radio relay module 100 may also determine additional status information about the dispenser (244). For example, the radio relay module 20 100 may determine the current battery charge level, if a bottle is in the manual dispenser, can increase

Calculating the number of dispensing marts, you can determine the number of dispensing marts remaining before the product bottle needs to be replaced or refilled, etc. The wireless signaling module 100 then wirelessly transmits distribution event data (246).

Figure 19 is a process flow diagram illustrating another illustrative process (250) by which a wireless signaling module for a manual dispensing device, such as a wireless signaling module 100, can detect manual operations of a manual hand sanitizer product dispensing device and Wirelessly transmits dispenser data that is associated with a dispensing event. The Wireless Signal Delivery Module 100 receives a dispenser operation signal (252) indicating that the hand sanitizer product dispenser is on. An actuation signal may be received from, for example, an actuation switch designed to detect manual operation 30 of a manual hand sanitizing product dispensing device, such as the actuation switch 19 of Figures 3

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and 4 and/or the operating switch 114 of Figure 15. In this example, the typical radio supply control device 100 can then search for any HCW ID tag signals in range of the distribution device (254). 5. Modular radio transmitter and receiver radio transmitter Initial range of 0-1 meter or other appropriate distance helps ensure that an HCW ID tag associated only with the HCW initiating the distribution event and not another nearby HCW ID tag is detected.

If an HCW ID signal is detected at a predetermined period of time (256) (such as 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec or other appropriate time interval, for example), the RF module connects 100 Distribution event with detected HCW identification information 10 (258). If the HCW identification tag signal is not detected in a predetermined period of time, the wireless signaling module 100 associates the distribution event with non-identifying information.

(260) HCW

The radio relay module 100 may also determine additional status information about the dispenser (262). For example, the radio relay module 15 100 may determine the current battery charge level, if a bottle is in the manual dispenser, can increase

Calculating the number of dispensing marts, you can determine the number of dispensing marts remaining before the product bottle needs to be replaced or refilled, etc. The wireless signaling module 100 then wirelessly transmits distribution event data (264).

Figure 20 is a process flow chart illustrating an illustrative process (300) by which a touchless dispensing device wireless signaling module 20, such as a touchless dispensing device wireless signaling module 150, can detect the operations of a touchless dispensing device for dispensing a disinfectant product. Hands and wirelessly transmits dispenser data that relates to the dispensing event. The Wireless Signal Delivery Module 150 receives a dispenser trigger signal (302) indicating that the dispenser is operating the touchless hand sanitizing product. An actuation signal may be received from, for example, a touchless dispenser module 25 (such as touchless dispenser module 170 of Figure 16) which controls the operation of, and thus detects, the operation of the touchless dispenser product touch.

The wireless signaling module 150 may also determine additional status information about the dispenser (304). For example, the wireless signaling module 30 150 may determine the current battery charge level, if a bottle is in the manual dispenser, can increase

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Calculating the number of dispensing marts, you can determine the number of dispensing marts remaining before the product bottle needs to be replaced or refilled, etc. The wireless signaling module 150 then wirelessly transmits distribution event data (306).

Figure 21 is a process flow diagram illustrating another illustrative process (310) by which a wireless signaling module for a contactless distribution device, e.g.

The wireless signaling module 150 detects the operations of a contactless device dispensing a hand sanitizer product and wirelessly transmits dispenser data that correlates with a dispensing event. The wireless signal supply module 150 receives a signal to turn on the dispenser (312) indicating that the dispenser has turned on the touchless hand sanitizing product. A turn on signal may be received from, for example

<p dir="rtl">10 Example, a touchless dispenser module (e.g. a touchless dispenser module).</p>

Touchless operation (Figure 16) 170 which controls and thus detects the operation of the touchless hand sanitizing product dispensing device.

In this example, the modular radio signal control device 150 can then search for any HCW ID tag signals within range of the distribution device (316). Wireless An initial range of 0-1 meter or other appropriate distance helps ensure that only an HCW ID tag associated with the HCW initiating the distribution event and not another nearby HCW ID tag is detected.

If an HCW ID signal is detected at a predetermined period of time (316) 20 (such as 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec or other appropriate time interval, for example), the module connects the 100 Distribution event with detected HCW identification information (318). If the HCW identification tag signal is not detected in a predetermined period of time, the wireless signaling module 150 associates the distribution event with non-identifying information.

(320) HCW

<p dir="rtl">25 The wireless signaling module 150 can also determine additional status information</p>

of the dispensing device (322). For example, the RF module 150 can determine the current battery charge level, if there is a bottle in the manual dispenser, it can increase the number of dispensing marts, it can determine the number of remaining dispensing marts Before the product bottle needs to be replaced or refilled, the wireless signal supply module 150 then transmits wireless signals

<p dir="rtl">30 By sending distribution event data (324).</p>

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Subject to one or more aspects of this disclosure, the term “or” may be understood to mean “and/or” where the context does not dictate otherwise. In addition, while phrases such as “one or more of,” “at least one of,” or the like may have been used in some instances but not others, those instances in which these phrases were not used can be understood as having such This meaning is not dictated by the context

<p dir="rtl">5 Unlike that.</p>

In one or more examples, the described functionality may be implemented in computer hardware and modules, software, firmware, or any combination of the foregoing. If implemented in software, functions may be stored on or transmitted, as one or more instructions or codes, a device or medium that can be read by a computer and executed by a processing unit comprising the computer's components and modules. 10 Computer-readable media may include computer-readable storage media, corresponding to a tangible medium such as data storage media, or communication media including any medium that facilitates the transfer of a computer program from one place to another, for example, according to a communication protocol. In this way, computer-readable media can generally correspond to computer-readable non-temporary physical storage media. The data storage media can be any available media that can 15 be accessed by one or more computers or one or more processors to retrieve instructions, codes and/or data structures to implement the techniques described in this disclosure. A computer software product may include a computer-readable medium.

For example, but not limited to, computer-readable storage media may include CD-ROM, EEPROM, ROM, RAM or another optical disk storage device, or magnetic disk storage device. , other magnetic storage devices, flash memory, or any other medium that can be used to store desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures that can be accessed by a computer. Also, a link is appropriately called a computer-readable medium. For example, if instructions are sent from a website, server, or other remote source using 25 coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL), or wireless technologies such as Infrared, radio, and microwaves include coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared. Red, infrared, which operates at 30 microwaves in the definition of the medium. It is worth understanding, however, that storage media can be read by

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Computer and data storage media do not include links, carriers, signals, or other transmission media, but instead relate to tangible, non-temporary storage media. Disk included

Disc, as used, compact disc, laser disc, optical disc, DVD (digital versatile disc), floppy disk and Blu-ray disc, where discs are usually reproduced Reproduction of data magnetically, while discs reproduce data optically with lasers. Combinations of the above should also be included in the field of computer-readable media.

Instructions can be executed by one or more processors, such as one or more digital signal processors (DSPs), general-purpose microprocessors, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), logic arrays that can Field programmable logic arrays (FPGAs), or other equivalent integrated or discrete logic circuits. Accordingly, the term “processor”, as used, can refer to either the foregoing or any other structure appropriate for the application of the techniques described. Additionally, in some aspects, the described functions may be provided in computer components 15 and custom modules and/or software modules. Also, the techniques may be fully applied in one or more circuits or logic elements.

These detection techniques can be applied in a wide variety of devices or devices, including a wireless earpiece, an integrated circuit (IC) or a group of ICs (for example,

The various components, modules, or modules in this disclosure 20 are described to emphasize functional aspects of devices designed to perform the techniques disclosed, but not necessarily required to be performed by the various computer components and modules. Alternatively, as described above, the various modules may be combined into a unit of computer components and modules or provided by a set of interconnected computer components and modules, including one or more processors as described above, in combination with software and/or software. Program the appropriate firmware.

25 Examples

Example 1. A device that monitors dispensing events in a device for dispensing a hand sanitizer product, comprising a button for detecting the presence of a bottle configured to detect the presence of a bottle of a hand sanitizer product in a dispensing device, a modular control device configured to receive a signal to operate the dispensing device, wherein the modular control device is configured Also, to generate data for the distribution device once the distribution device operating signal is received. The data for the 30 distribution device includes an indicator indicating a distribution event, an indicator indicating the presence of a bottle, and a transmitter and receiver.

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Wireless is configured to wirelessly transmit data to the distribution device once it receives the operating signal of the distribution device.

Example 2. The device of Example 1 wherein the exemplary control device is configured to receive a dispensing device operating signal from an actuator switch detecting the operation of a manual device for dispensing a hand sanitizing product.

Example 3. The device of Example 1 wherein the typical control device is configured to receive an actuation signal

<p dir="rtl">5 A switch-on dispensing device detects the operation of a touch-free device for dispensing a hand sanitizing product.</p>

Example 4. The device of Example 1 wherein a hand disinfection product dispensing device is a manually operated device for dispensing a hand disinfection product.

Example 5. The device of Example 1 wherein the hand disinfection product dispensing device is a touchless device for dispensing the hand disinfection product.

<p dir="rtl">10 Example 6. The device of Example 1 wherein the typical controller is further configured to store a number of events</p>

Distribution as soon as the distribution device operating signal is received.

Example 7. The device of Example 1 wherein the bottle presence detection button includes an operating switch that moves from an open position to a closed position when a product bottle is installed in a hand sanitizing product dispensing device; Whereas, the modular controller is further configured to reset the number of distribution events when it moves

<p dir="rtl">15 The switch operates from the open position to the closed position.</p>

Example 8. The device of Example 7 wherein the distribution device data includes the number of distribution events.

Example 9. The device of Example 1 further includes an indicator that is illuminated by the modular control device once the distribution device operating signal is received.

Example 10. The device of Example 1 wherein a bottle detection button includes one of a switch

<p dir="rtl">20 Plunger operated, screw operated, or rocker lever operated.</p>

Example 11. The device of Example 1 wherein the bottle detection button is moved to the closed position when a bottle of hand sanitizer product is located in the hand sanitizer product dispenser.

Example 12. A dispenser wireless signaling module that provides wireless communication of dispenser data from a manually operated hand sanitizer product dispensing device, which includes a housing

<p dir="rtl">25 Module base and module cover, a bottle detection button on an external surface of the housing which when closed provides a bottle presence signal indicating the presence of a container of hand sanitizing product in the hand sanitizer product dispenser, a switch to turn on the dispenser which when closed provides an on signal Dispensing device, the base of the module including a slot designed to slide to receive a portion of the actuating device for a manually operated hand sanitizing product dispensing device, an operating slide designed to</p>

<p dir="rtl">30 To slide, it engages part of the operating means and closes the operating switch of the distribution device when it is completed</p>

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Operating the operating means manually by a user, a control device receives a dispensing device operating signal, detects a corresponding dispensing event, and stores the corresponding dispensing event data, wherein the control device further determines status information corresponding to the dispensing event, which includes battery charge level, bottle presence indicator, number of events Dispensing, and the number of remaining dispensing marts, where the controller wirelessly sends 5 dispensing event data to a remote computing device, where the dispensing event data includes the time and date of the detected dispensing event, battery charge level, bottle presence indicator, number Distribution events, and the number of remaining distribution marts.

Example 13. The module for supplying wireless signals to the dispensing device of Example 12 wherein the housing is sized to be received into a socket on the hand sanitizer product dispensing device.

<p dir="rtl">10 Example 14. The module for supplying wireless signals to the distribution device of Example 12, where it is disclosed</p>

A typical control device detects a change in the bottle presence detection button from a closed position to an open position to detect the removal of a product container from the hand sanitizer product dispenser, and detects a subsequent closing of the bottle presence detection button to detect the installation of another product container in the hand sanitizer product dispenser. , and generates a replacement indication for the product bottle upon detection of subsequent closing of the bottle presence detection button.

<p dir="rtl">15 Example 15. The module for supplying wireless signals in the distribution device with Example 14, where it compares</p>

Typical Controller The number of remaining distribution marts that are associated with a product container with a pre-determined alarm level to determine if the product container is replaced before the pre-determined alarm level is reached.

Example 16. The module for providing wireless signals to the distribution device of Example 12, wherein the module control device is further configured to communicate with an identity tag associated with a user upon detection of a distribution event 20 and to receive user identification information from the identity badge.

Example 17. The distribution device wireless signaling module of Example 16, wherein the distribution device data also includes user identification information that is associated with the distribution event.

Example 18. A dispenser wireless signaling module that provides wireless communication of dispenser data from a contactless hand sanitizer product dispensing device, which includes a housing

<p dir="rtl">25 A base for the module and a cover for the module, a bottle detection button on an external surface of the housing which when closed provides a bottle presence indication indicating the presence of a container of hand disinfection product in a contactless hand disinfection product dispensing device, a control device receiving an indication that the dispensing device is on Touchless The touchless hand sanitizer product dispenser detects a corresponding dispensing event, and stores the corresponding dispensing event data, where the control device identifies</p>

<p dir="rtl">30 Also status information corresponding to the distribution event, which includes the battery charge level associated with the unit</p>

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module to provide wireless signals for the dispensing device, the battery charge level associated with the touchless dispensing device, bottle presence indicator, the number of dispensing events, and the number of remaining dispensing marts, and where the control device wirelessly sends the dispensing event data to a remote computing device, where 5 Distribution event data includes the time and date of the detected dispensing event, the battery charge level that is associated with the dispenser's wireless signal supply module, the battery charge level that is associated with the touchless dispenser, a presence indicator bottle, the number of distribution events, and the number of remaining distribution marts.

Example 19. The module for providing wireless signals to the dispensing device of Example 18, wherein the module controller detects a change in the bottle presence detection button from a closed position to an open position to detect 10 that the product container has been removed from the hand sanitizer product dispensing device, and detects a subsequent closing The bottle presence detection button detects the installation of another product container in the hand sanitizer product dispensing device, and generates a replacement indication for the product bottle upon detection of subsequent closing of the bottle presence detection button.

Example 20. The dispensing device radio signaling module of Example 19, wherein the module controller compares the number of remaining dispensing marts that are associated with the product container with a predetermined alarm level 15 to determine if the product container is replaced before the predetermined alarm level is reached.

Example 21. The device in Example 18 further includes an indicator that is illuminated by the control device once the distribution device operating signal is received.

Example 22. The device of Example 18 wherein the bottle detection button includes one of a push switch, a screw switch, or a rocker lever switch.

<p dir="rtl">20 Example 23. The module for supplying wireless signals to the distribution device in Example 18, where</p>

The modular controller is further configured to communicate with an identity tag associated with a user upon detection of a distribution event and to receive user identity information from the identity tag.

Example 24. The distribution device wireless signaling module of Example 23, wherein the distribution device data also includes user identification information that is associated with the distribution event.

<p dir="rtl">25 Various examples are described. These and other examples fall within the scope of the following protection elements.</p>

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