Inventors:
Gerald P. Schneider - Philadelphia PA
International Classification:
G06K 500, G06K 1760, G06F 1700
Abstract:
The present invention concerns an appliance door that incorporates a monitor and display system for tracking the inventory and use of consumer goods. The device includes a microprocessor having a memory that stores product specific information regarding the consumer goods, and is capable of receiving additional information regarding the same. The device maintains an inventory of the goods and will provide a display or hard copy of that inventory. In addition to maintaining inventories, the device may be programed to include information regarding the interaction of consumables with medications to alert the user to possible adverse reactions between them. The device preferably includes equipment for scanning the symbologies commonly associated with consumer goods.