Multi-compartment, electronic pocket pillbox
First Claim
1. A multi-compartment electronic pocket pillbox comprising a, memory, a microprocessor for loading prescription data from a detachable data medium into the memory, an indicator for each of the compartments, a pill dispenser in each of the compartments, a detector associated with each compartment for monitoring the movement of pills relative to each compartment;
- the memory, microprocessor, indicators and detectors being interconnected so that the indicators are provided with signals indicative of which dispenser is to be activated as a function of the prescription data and the movement of medication relative to each compartment.
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Abstract
A multi-compartment electronic pocket pillbox includes a microprocessor for loading prescription data into a memory. A circuit controls a display. A flag for each compartment indicates the compartment to be used. Coded prescription data contained in a detachable data medium are loaded into the memory. Each compartment has a pill dispenser adaptable to pharmaceuticals of different forms and various sizes. An automatic controller associated with each compartment controls medication movement from the compartment. Switches determine the compartment from which pills are withdrawn.
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1. A multi-compartment electronic pocket pillbox comprising a, memory, a microprocessor for loading prescription data from a detachable data medium into the memory, an indicator for each of the compartments, a pill dispenser in each of the compartments, a detector associated with each compartment for monitoring the movement of pills relative to each compartment;
- the memory, microprocessor, indicators and detectors being interconnected so that the indicators are provided with signals indicative of which dispenser is to be activated as a function of the prescription data and the movement of medication relative to each compartment.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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