Apparatus for controlling and monitoring of dispensing of oral medications
First Claim
1. A medication dispensing apparatus comprising:
- at least one cassette having a cassette housing, at least one moving endless track within said housing, and a motor within said housing for driving said endless track, said endless track having a plurality of receptacles for medication, each receptacle accommodating one dosage of said medication, said endless track constructed as a continuous band bendable about inner sited trackwheels; and
means for real-time interaction between said dispensing apparatus and a remote monitoring station.
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Abstract
A medication dispensing cassette and related apparatus for controlling and monitoring of dispensing of oral medications is disclosed. The cassette comprises at least one continuous track having a plurality of receptacles for medication, a microprocessor to monitor and effect any movement of the continuous track and to control release of medication according to a predetermined schedule and for monitoring such release and optionally, a communication system for transmission of data on release of medication to a remote location. The remote location may be a data management system in communication with at least one of a physician'"'"'s office, a hospital, a pharmacy, an insurance company, a research organization or an individual. The medication may be in the form of a pill, a powder or a liquid. The apparatus facilitates patient education with respect to the medication through display of information, and optionally as well as support and transfer data from peripheral devices e.g. blood pressure, temperature and cardiac monitors.
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1. A medication dispensing apparatus comprising:
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at least one cassette having a cassette housing, at least one moving endless track within said housing, and a motor within said housing for driving said endless track, said endless track having a plurality of receptacles for medication, each receptacle accommodating one dosage of said medication, said endless track constructed as a continuous band bendable about inner sited trackwheels; and
means for real-time interaction between said dispensing apparatus and a remote monitoring station. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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