HYGIENE COMPLIANCE MODULE

摘要

A hygiene compliance module is configured to be retrofit with a compatible dispenser to enable hygiene compliance monitoring functions. The hygiene compliance module is configured to be coupled to the dispenser via a communication interface to receive power, ground, and dispenser actuation signals therefrom. In addition, the hygiene compliance module is enabled to communicate with a wireless data tag that is worn by a user of the dispenser and with a remote hygiene compliance monitoring station.

主权项

1. A method of obtaining hygiene compliance data comprising:
providing a compliance monitoring station; providing a soap or sanitizer dispenser having;
a housing with a base and a cover;a power source for providing power to the dispenser;a receptacle for receiving a refill unit containing soap or sanitizer; anda communication port located within the housing; providing power to the communication port; providing a compliance module for insertion into the dispenser;
the compliance module havinga circuit board;a module controller located on the circuit board;a module housing at least partially surrounding the module controller;module communication circuitry for wirelessly communicating with one or more of the compliance monitoring station and a data tag; anda connector for connecting to the communication port;
the connector having a power connector, a ground connector, anda actuation signal connector for receiving a signal indicative of a dispense event from the controller; and installing the compliance module in the soap or sanitizer and connecting the connector to the communication port so that the compliance module receives power from the dispenser.