Patent ID: 9349274
Filing Date: 2016-05-24
CPC Classification: A47K,G07C,G07F,G08B,G16H,Y02A

Claim Text:
1. A module for connecting to a dispenser having electronic circuitry and a communication port, wherein the dispenser electronic circuitry causes the dispenser to dispense a hand hygiene product, the module comprising: a housing; a module controller; a connector coupled to the module controller; the connector adapted to electrically couple the module controller to the communication port of the dispenser; wherein when the connector is electrically coupled to the communication port of the dispenser, the module controller is configured to detect a dispenser function; wherein when the connector electrically couples the module controller to the communication port, the module controller receives power from the communication port of the dispenser and when the module controller is not electrically coupled to the communication port by the connector, the module controller does not receive power from the communication port; and a transmitter coupled to the controller; wherein the transmitter configured to transmit a signal indicative of the dispenser function.