Nancy K Tsai

US Patent:

20080210702, Sep 4, 2008

Filed:

Jun 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/546934

Inventors:

Alexander Lochinger - Campbell CA, US
Ivy Y. Mei - San Jose CA, US
Wonnie Bae - El Sobrante CA, US
Nancy Tsai - Campbell CA, US
Robert F. Dennis - Sunnyvale CA, US

International Classification:

G07F 11/00

US Classification:

221 7, 235385, 2064595

Abstract:

The various aspects of the invention include embodiments of an integrated consumer or household product dispensing system which include one or more releasable product containers which are preferably disposable, and which include state-sensitive elements in communication with a processor, and which provide for the enhancement of the convenience, safety and efficiency of product use and re-supply. Certain embodiments of the dispensing system can automatically and/or semi-automatically manage a users inventory of one or more products and determine when re-supply is needed. Further embodiments of the dispensing system can automatically and/or semi-automatically place re-supply transactions with E-commerce suppliers and/or carry out related transactions with shippers and financial institutions, so as to provide for convenient product container re-supply. Further exemplary embodiments including a personal dental care dispenser system are described.