Electronic pill box and medication reminder and compliance system incorporating same

摘要

A medication reminder and compliance system including a pill box, a pill box and electronic device; or a pill box, electronic device and remote server. The pill box includes several detachable dosettes, each divided into several chambers having a door. A two-color LED is disposed beneath each chamber and is activated when a specific reminder time is reached. The LED initially illuminates the associated chamber with a green light but changes to a flashing red light if the door is not opened within a preset time. A switch engaged with the door deactivates the LED when the door is opened. The electronic device communicates with the pill box and alerts the patient when it is time to take medication. A remote server which communicates with both the pill box and electronic device can be programmed to control the reminder schedule and monitor the patient's compliance with a prescribed medication regimen.

主权项

1. A medication reminder and compliance system comprising:
a pill box including:
a housing;a microprocessor disposed within the housing and including programming which includes a reminder schedule and a real time tracker;a first dosette disposed in the housing; said first dosette defining a first chamber having an interior adapted to receive a first dose of medication therein;a first door hingedly engaged with the housing and being movable between a closed position where the door closes off access to the interior of the chamber; and an open position;a first illumination device operatively engaged with the microprocessor and configured to be activated to selectively illuminate the first chamber at a scheduled first reminder time; wherein a bottom wall is provided at a lower end of the first chamber; and wherein the first illumination device is located beneath the bottom wall; anda first switch operatively engaged with the first door and with the microprocessor; said first switch being configured to deactivate the first illumination device when the first door is opened.