Medication compliance device

Details Medication compliance device Medication compliance device

2006-12-22

2009-06-09

Bugg, George A (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Systems

Timer control

C368S010000, C368S244000, C600S300000, C705S003000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07545257

ABSTRACT:
A portable medication compliance device having a body and compartments formed in the body. A microprocessor is disposed in the body and is coupled to each of the compartments. The microprocessor is programmable to determine relative time intervals for dispensing medication from each of the compartments, and to record the opening of each of the compartments in a memory. Programming buttons are positioned proximate the body and are coupled to the microprocessor. The programming buttons enable a user to program the microprocessor. The device may also be programmed via a remote computer through communication means such as a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is positioned on the body and is coupled to the microprocessor. The LCD displays data including the relative time intervals for dispensing medication determined by the microprocessor.

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