Patent ID: 6181982
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
An input device comprising:a reader means for reading identification data affixed to each of a plurality of drug feeders of a drug dispenser;means for determining a name of drugs in each of the plurality of drug feeders based on the identification data read by said reader means;a weighing means for weighing each of the plurality of drug feeders containing drugs;a processing means for calculating a weight of the drugs in each of the plurality of drug feeders based on the weight data obtained by said weighing means and calculating a number of drugs currently remaining in each of the plurality of drug feeders by dividing the weight of the drugs in each of the plurality of drug feeders by a unit weight of the drugs in each of plurality of drug feeders, respectively; anda transmission means for transmitting data on the drug names and the number of drugs remaining in each of the plurality of drug feeders to the drug dispenser.