Medication usage monitoring and reminding device and method

摘要

The medication usage monitoring and reminding device and method enables a user to easily monitor usage of medications by weighing the medications using a weighing component, a processing component and an I/O component. Additionally, the device is able to remind a user regarding the medications if the medication has not been timely taken. The device is also able to obtain information regarding medications such as possible conflicts, updates and other information. The device is able to be used for food/drink information or dietary information.

主权项

1. A device for monitoring medication usage, comprising:
a) a medication removal recognition component configured for recognizing removal of a medication and generating medication removal recognition data; b) an input/output (I/O) component coupled to the medication removal recognition component, the I/O component configured for communicating I/O data; c) a data processing component configured for processing the medication removal recognition data and the I/O data including determining a weight change data; d) a medication reminding component coupled to the data processing component, the reminding component configured for reminding a user to take the medication; and e) an auto-refilling component coupled to the data processing component, the auto-refilling component configured for sending an auto-refilling signal.