System and method for remotely monitoring medication compliance using a pillbox with a camera
US10105287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J2205/20
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for monitoring compliance with medications is disclosed. The system includes a pillbox, a control system that is spaced away from the pillbox, an information transfer system, and a monitoring device. The pillbox includes a lid, a housing base, a camera secured to the pillbox to allow the camera to take pictures for the housing base, and a sound device secured to the housing base. The control system is in communicable connection with the pillbox and the information transfer system. The information transfer system is in communicable connection with the monitoring device. The camera can take pictures or videos and transfer this information to a monitoring device to check compliance. The system configuration and control is moved away from the pillbox and the configuration and control is given to a remote user with a monitoring device.
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