Patent ID: 8352089
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A fluid dispenser network comprising: a Host in communication with each of one or more dispensers via the network; the Host comprising: a processor, memory, a user interface, video and audio hardware, communications hardware; an operating system, a software application program that details operational steps particular to a dispensing application; and wherein the one or more dispensers comprising a processor, memory, a user interface, communications hardware; a software program to communicate with the Host, wherein the Host downloads the software application program to the one or more dispensers via the network that configures the one or more dispensers to determine a dot size for a given adhesive fluid, and determine stepping motor steps for dispensing that dot size and back off steps for maintaining that dot size as a function of quantity of the given adhesive fluid in a syringe; running the software application program at the one or more dispensers to provide the dot size for a given adhesive fluid, provide stepping motor steps for dispensing that dot size and back off steps for maintaining that dot size as a function of quantity of the given adhesive fluid in the syringe, and provide pausing locations at designated steps in the software application program; reaching a step in the software application program at the one or more dispensers where the dispensing is paused and developing a status of the one or more dispensers and feed back the status to the Host; and reviewing the status by the Host and, if acceptable, commanding the one or more dispensers to continue, but, if not acceptable, the Host commands the one or more dispensers to halt and notify local personnel.