Interactive patient assistance device
US4933873A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/7465
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An interactive patient assistance device houses both preselected doses of medication and a physical testing device. Both medication and the testing device are normally retained within separate compartments within the device away from access by the patient. The device keeps track of medication and diagnostic testing schedules. The device is also capable of receiving and interpreting verbal commands of the patient. The device makes a preselected dose of medication available to the patient in response to either the medication schedule or the receipt of a verbal command by the patient. Likewise, the testing device is made available to the patient in response either to the testing schedule or the receipt of a verbal command from the patient.
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