New Orleans, Louisiana Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
HME360 BI LLC has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its breakthrough in medical supply accountability. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11893534, titled ‘System for inventory management’, uses RFID tracking and image capture to assign medical items to individuals in real time.
This patented system automates how medical inventory is tracked in hospitals and clinics. When a clinician removes an item from a designated space, sensors and cameras work together to identify the item and associate it with the user. The system then matches the item to a patient record or department, enabling accurate billing and supply tracking without manual input.
By reducing human error and streamlining recordkeeping, this technology addresses a common problem in healthcare: the loss, misplacement, or unrecorded use of critical supplies. It also improves compliance with regulatory standards and ensures that high-value medical items are used efficiently.
The real-world impact is clear. Hospitals using this system can reduce waste, avoid inventory shortages, and improve patient safety by ensuring the right tools are available and accounted for. The invention reflects growing demand for automation in healthcare logistics and showcases how simple technologies – RFID and imaging – can be combined for smarter inventory control.
HME360 BI LLC’s innovation marks a key advancement in healthcare resource management and offers a scalable, practical solution for facilities of all sizes.