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Healthcare base

US8202217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2006
Grant dateJun 19, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/01
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

One embodiment includes a healthcare base for the health of a user. The base includes an area to receive a bottle that carries a health-related substance for the user to take. The base includes a detector, an input mechanism, an output mechanism and a storage medium. The detector can electronically detect information from the bottle. The input mechanism can allow the user to input information into the base. The output device can allow the user to receive output from the base. The storage medium can electrically store a piece of information regarding the user. In addition to electronically detect information from the bottle, the base provides electronic assistance regarding taking the health-related substance. In another embodiment, the base includes a space to receive a sensor. The sensor can measure an attribute of the user with the health-realted substance affecting the results of the measurements.

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