Computerized oral prescription administration for securely dispensing medication and associated systems and methods
US12048804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/609
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of securely dispensing a substance to an intended user are provided. In some instances, a method of securely dispensing a substance to an intended user includes moving a valve of a locking cap fixedly secured to a housing containing the substance to an open state that allows the substance to be dispensed from the housing to the intended user; determining that a unique biometric attribute of the intended user is detected; and dispensing the substance from the housing to the intended user in response to determining that the unique biometric attribute of the intended user is detected.
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