METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING MEDICATION COMPLIANCE
First Claim
1. A system for monitoring medication compliance, comprising:
- a medication container including at least one medication-containing cell, with a cover overlaying the cell; and
an electronic device including a capacitive touchscreen electrically coupled to the medication container, wherein the electronic device is programmed to detect whether the cell has been accessed through the cover.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for monitoring medication compliance to allow a doctor or medical care provider to determine whether a subject is ingesting a prescribed medication at the proper times. This can include the capability of remote access to remotely monitor compliance. A medication container includes at least one medication-containing cell, with a cover overlaying the cell. An electronic device including a capacitive touchscreen is electrically coupled to the medication container and programmed to detect whether the cell has been accessed through the cover. The base of the cell may be in capacitive contact with the capacitive touchscreen or there may be an insulator therebetween. An adaptor may be provided to electrically couple the medication container and the electronic device.
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1. A system for monitoring medication compliance, comprising:
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a medication container including at least one medication-containing cell, with a cover overlaying the cell; and an electronic device including a capacitive touchscreen electrically coupled to the medication container, wherein the electronic device is programmed to detect whether the cell has been accessed through the cover. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An adaptor for electrically coupling a medication container and an electronic device having a capacitive touchscreen, comprising:
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a first portion configured to receive at least a portion of a medication container of the type including at least one medication-containing cell; a second portion configured to be placed adjacent to a capacitive touchscreen of an electronic device; and a conductor extending between the first portion and the second portion and configured to electrically couple the cell of the medication container and the capacitive touchscreen for detecting whether medication has been removed from the cell. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A method of monitoring medication compliance, comprising:
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providing a medication container including at least one medication-containing cell, with a cover overlaying the cell; providing an electronic device including a capacitive touchscreen; electrically associating the capacitive touchscreen and the medication container; and detecting whether the cell has been accessed through the cover using the capacitive touchscreen. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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