Dosage Dispensing and Tracking Container With Wireless Communication
First Claim
1. A pill dispenser comprising:
- a. a container having a plurality of compartments, each of said plurality of compartments configured to contain a plurality of dosages of one of a plurality of medications to be dispensed over a period of time, said container having a top and a bottom, each of said plurality of compartments extending from said bottom of said container to said top of said container;
each of said plurality of compartments having an opening proximal said top of said container;
b. a rotatable lid attached to said container proximal said top of said container, said lid having an opening, said lid configured to rotate angularly about said container such that said opening in said lid may be selectively positioned in fluid communication with each of said plurality of compartments;
c. a lid position detection device configured to identify which of said plurality of compartments said opening is connected to;
d. a programmable computing device configured to track dosages administered from each of said plurality of compartments;
e. a display controlled by said programmable computing device; and
f. wherein said programmable computing device is configured to display information on said display regarding a medication contained within a selected compartment of said plurality of compartments, said selected compartment determined by the position of said opening as indicated by said lid position detection device;
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Abstract
A container for dispensing dosages of multiple medications over time. The present invention includes a container which has a plurality of compartments each configured to contain a plurality of dosages of a different medication. A rotatable lid is attached on top of the container such that an opening in the lid may be selectively positioned in fluid communication with each of the plurality of compartments. A lid position detection device is provided for identifying which of the compartments the opening is presently addressing. A programmable computing device is provided to track dosages administered from each of the plurality of compartments. A display, controlled by the programmable computing device, conveys information regarding the medication contained within a selected compartment. The ability to transmit and receive information from an external device or the Internet, either by a data port or wirelessly, is provided for increased functionality of the device.
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16 Claims
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1. A pill dispenser comprising:
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a. a container having a plurality of compartments, each of said plurality of compartments configured to contain a plurality of dosages of one of a plurality of medications to be dispensed over a period of time, said container having a top and a bottom, each of said plurality of compartments extending from said bottom of said container to said top of said container;
each of said plurality of compartments having an opening proximal said top of said container;b. a rotatable lid attached to said container proximal said top of said container, said lid having an opening, said lid configured to rotate angularly about said container such that said opening in said lid may be selectively positioned in fluid communication with each of said plurality of compartments; c. a lid position detection device configured to identify which of said plurality of compartments said opening is connected to; d. a programmable computing device configured to track dosages administered from each of said plurality of compartments; e. a display controlled by said programmable computing device; and f. wherein said programmable computing device is configured to display information on said display regarding a medication contained within a selected compartment of said plurality of compartments, said selected compartment determined by the position of said opening as indicated by said lid position detection device; - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A pill dispenser comprising:
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a. a container having a plurality of compartments, each of said plurality of compartments configured to contain a plurality of dosages of one of a plurality of medications to be dispensed over a period of time, said container having a top and a bottom, each of said plurality of compartments extending from said bottom of said container to said top of said container, each of said plurality of compartments having an opening proximal said top of said container; b. a rotatable lid attached to said container proximal said top of said container, said lid having an opening, said lid configured to rotate freely with respect to said container about an axis of rotation such that said opening in said lid may be selectively positioned in fluid communication with each of said plurality of compartments; c. a lid position detection device configured to identify which of said plurality of compartments said opening is connected to, said lid position detection device including a grounding pivot, said grounding pivot lying in said axis of rotation of said lid, wherein said lid position detection device comprises a rheostat; and d. a programmable computing device configured to track dosages administered from each of said plurality of compartments, said programmable computing device electrically connected to said grounding pivot. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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