Modular dispensing devices for informing a user of a numeric amount of consumables and a schedule for dispensing the consumables

摘要

A dispensing device is improved through the inclusion of modular components, for example, mechanical interfaces to couple to a container and a base. The modular dispensing device may also include communication systems related to the container and the base. Specifically, the modular dispensing device may receive information such as the contents of the container (e.g., quantity, identity, etc.) and a schedule for dispensing the contents. Using this information, the modular dispensing device may control the dispensing of the contents of the container.

主权项

1. A device comprising:
a first mechanical interface configured to removably and replaceably couple to a container of consumables; a first communication interface configured to receive data from the container relating to a number of consumables in the container when the device is coupled to the container through the first mechanical interface; a second mechanical interface configured to removably and replaceably couple to a base; a second communication interface configured to receive a schedule for dispensing the consumables from the base when the device is coupled to the base through the second mechanical interface; a memory storing the number of consumables and the schedule; and a user input actuatable by a user to dispense one of the consumables from the container.