摘要 |
<p>A mobile medicine storage unit for individuals under a doctor's care is disclosed. The unit is programmable and preferably fully automatic, but also manual, in dispensing any number of medications up to four times per day at preselected times. Audible (3) and visible (24) indicators alert patients of proper dosages and timings of these doses. An optional integral water reservoir (33) and cup dispenser (62) makes it possible to properly take all medications with minimal effort at the unit. Patients not in close proximity to the unit will be alerted remotely via emergency phone numbers when no patient response is received. Programmability allows customizing to accommodate individual medication needs. Mobility is aided by an optional wheeled cart (55).</p> |