Medication adherence system
First Claim
1. A method for using a medication adherence tray, comprising:
- loading one or more containers onto a medication adherence tray;
transferring prescription data from an external device separate from said containers to a memory storage device on the medication adherence tray;
downloading the prescription data from the memory storage device on the medication adherence tray to a docking station receiving the medication adherence tray; and
controlling the docking station to detect each of the containers in the medication adherence tray and based thereon, sense compliance with a medication regime of a patient using the medications.
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Abstract
A system comprising a medication tray (10) and a docking station (20) for facilitating effective self-management of medication treatment by patients is provided. The medication tray (10) accepts medication filled containers (30) and mates with the docking station (20). The medication tray (10) receives prescription data at the time the medication tray (10) accepts the medication filled containers (30), which is then downloaded to the docking station (20). The docking station (20) monitors and reports to third parties, via a network (160), a patient'"'"'s compliance with various medication treatment regimens. Medication containers (30) are provided with low bit tags (35) that provide container presence information to the docking station (20). The docking station (20) provides visual and/or audio signals regarding prescription data to a patient. The docking station (20) can query patients and appliances regarding patient'"'"'s medication usage and health status.
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14 Claims
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1. A method for using a medication adherence tray, comprising:
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loading one or more containers onto a medication adherence tray; transferring prescription data from an external device separate from said containers to a memory storage device on the medication adherence tray; downloading the prescription data from the memory storage device on the medication adherence tray to a docking station receiving the medication adherence tray; and controlling the docking station to detect each of the containers in the medication adherence tray and based thereon, sense compliance with a medication regime of a patient using the medications. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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