Medication event monitoring system
US10494165B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/67
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medication and event monitoring system operates through the internet, interconnecting and accommodating the transfer of information and data between a patient center, a caregiver/researcher center, and a pharmacist. A control center is provided in intercommunication with the patient, caregiver and pharmacist for accommodating the exchange of information and data regarding medication usage between and among the persons of interest. The patient center also includes physical sensing devices, such as for blood pressure, temperature, and the like for obtaining and transmitting information. The patient communicates through a smartphone, and further communicates through pill dispensing devices housed in a docking system that is in intercommunication with the various centers. The pill dispensing devices accommodate pills of various sizes and shapes, are easily used by a patient, and have associated sensing and recording devices for ensuring that the medication is taken in the appropriate quantities and at the appropriate time.
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