Contextual medication prompting pillbox
US7602275B2 · kind B2 · utility
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30Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J2205/70
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medication box may include a processor, a plurality of compartments configured to store medication and a transceiver capable of communication with a patient via a user or patient device which is within communication range of the medication box. A server which may be configured to communicate information stored by the processor to a third-party device via wired or wireless communication methods. An estimated distance between the medication box and an RF patient device can be determined by a received signal strength indicator measured by the medication box or by the RF patient device.
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