Systems and methods for monitoring medication adherence and compliance
US10456326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/67
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for monitoring medication adherence and compliance are provided. A medication monitoring system may include a medication container, a cover, and a beacon system. The beacon system may include a beacon that transmits a wireless signal when the cover is removed from the medication container. A method for monitoring medication adherence and compliance may include detecting when a cover of a medication container is removed from the medication container. The method may further include transmitting based on the detection, a signal from a beacon to a remote device, which indicates the opening of the medication container.
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