Becton Dickinson and Co. has patented a secure medication storage system featuring a smart latch with an actuator, communication interface, display, and processor. This system validates user credentials to control access, manage inventory information, and provides manual locking capabilities, ensuring secure and efficient medication management. GlobalData’s report on Becton Dickinson and Co gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Becton Dickinson and Co, Wearable drug delivery devices was a key innovation area identified from patents. Becton Dickinson and Co's grant share as of June 2024 was 57%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Smart latch for secure medication storage access control
The patent US12046095B2 describes an innovative access control assembly designed for enclosures, such as cabinets, featuring a first interface module that can be detachably mounted on the outer surface of an enclosure door. This module includes a handle for user interaction, a processor, input and memory devices, and a wireless communication interface that allows connectivity with mobile devices or a second interface module. The assembly also incorporates a latching module on the inner surface of the door, which can lock or unlock the door based on signals received from the processor. The system is capable of wirelessly receiving user credentials, validating them, and providing inventory information from a local cache to a mobile device. Additionally, it can indicate the state of the latching mechanism through audio or visual signals.
Further functionalities of the access control assembly include the ability to track inventory and temperature status of items stored within the enclosure, with alerts for any temperature deviations. The processor can also log access events, even when the primary power supply is exhausted, using a secondary power source. The assembly is equipped with a manual lock that allows for door operation regardless of power status, and it features a tamper sensor to enhance security. Overall, the access control assembly provides a comprehensive solution for managing access to enclosures while ensuring user authentication and monitoring of stored items.
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