Optical product use determination system

Abstract

Methods, systems and apparatus for optically determining the amount of product used and / or remaining in a product dispenser.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 357249, filed June 30, 2016. technical field [0002] The present disclosure relates to optically determining the amount and / or type of product in a dispenser. Background technique [0003] Systems for dispensing consumer products are ubiquitous in many environments today. For example, hand towel dispensers are common in many semi-private and public restrooms and restrooms. Determining how much product remains in the dispenser and therefore when the dispenser needs to be refilled can be time consuming and, in some scenarios, requires service personnel or building maintenance team members to check the dispenser on a set schedule and refill as needed. filling. This process may result in inspecting the dispenser and determining (1) that no refill is required, which results in unnecessary rounds of the dispenser, resulting in inefficiencies and additional costs for building management...

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Determining how much product remains in the dispenser and therefore when the dispenser needs to be refilled can be time consuming and, in some scenarios, requires service personnel or building maintenance team members to check the dispenser on a set schedule and refill as needed. filling

This process may result in inspecting the dispenser and determining (1) that no refill is required, which results in unnecessary rounds of the dispenser, resulting in inefficiencies and additional costs for building management, or (2) that the dispenser is empty , which frustrates the user

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