Devices, systems, and methods for adherence monitoring and devices, systems, and methods for monitoring use of consumable dispensers
First Claim
1. An apparatus comprising:
- a processor;
a pressure sensor; and
an indicator;
wherein the apparatus is removably and replaceably attachable to a container that is movably coupled to a housing of a medication dispenser;
wherein the pressure sensor is configured to sense a weight or pressure applied to the apparatus, the weight or pressure for causing movement of the container and the apparatus as a unit relative to the housing;
wherein the processor is configured to determine whether the weight or pressure is equal to or above a predetermined threshold amount of weight or pressure, the predetermined threshold determined based on at least one of a type of the container or a type of medication in the container; and
wherein the processor is configured to cause the indicator to provide a first notification to a user when the weight or pressure is determined to be equal to or above the predetermined threshold.
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Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods are provided for adherence monitoring, and devices, systems, and methods are provided for monitoring use of consumable dispensers. In general, the devices, systems, and methods can facilitate an individual'"'"'s adherence to a schedule for consuming consumables and can facilitate monitoring and tracking of the individual'"'"'s adherence to the schedule. The devices, systems, and methods can allow data regarding the individual'"'"'s historical adherence to the schedule to be accessible via a computer system. In one embodiment, an accessory is provided that can be configured to attach to consumable dispensers. The accessory can be configured to be removably and replaceably coupled to the dispenser. The accessory can be configured to provide a notification to a user indicating that a certain event occurred and/or that a certain action needs to be taken. The accessory can be configured to sense attachment thereof to and removal thereof from the dispenser.
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31 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a processor; a pressure sensor; and an indicator; wherein the apparatus is removably and replaceably attachable to a container that is movably coupled to a housing of a medication dispenser; wherein the pressure sensor is configured to sense a weight or pressure applied to the apparatus, the weight or pressure for causing movement of the container and the apparatus as a unit relative to the housing; wherein the processor is configured to determine whether the weight or pressure is equal to or above a predetermined threshold amount of weight or pressure, the predetermined threshold determined based on at least one of a type of the container or a type of medication in the container; and wherein the processor is configured to cause the indicator to provide a first notification to a user when the weight or pressure is determined to be equal to or above the predetermined threshold. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of detecting when a medication dispenser has been actuated, the method comprising:
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attaching an apparatus to a container, the container being movably coupled to a housing of the medication dispenser; sensing, via a pressure sensor of the apparatus, a weight or pressure applied to the apparatus when the apparatus is attached to the container, the weight or pressure for causing the movement of the container and the apparatus as a unit relative to the housing; determining that the weight or pressure is equal to or above a predetermined threshold amount of weight or pressure, the predetermined threshold determined based on at least one of a type of the container or a type of medication in the container; and storing data relating to the weight or pressure being above the predetermined threshold. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A system comprising:
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an apparatus configured to be removably and replaceably attached to a container that is movably coupled to a housing of a medication dispenser, the apparatus comprising a pressure sensor and a wireless communication mechanism; and a mobile device configured to wirelessly communicate with the apparatus, wherein the pressure sensor is configured to sense a weight or pressure applied to the apparatus, the weight or pressure for causing movement of the container and the apparatus as a unit relative to the housing wherein the wireless communication mechanism is configured to wirelessly transmit the weight or pressure to the mobile device, and wherein the mobile device is configured to determine whether the weight or pressure is above a predetermined threshold amount of weight or pressure, the predetermined threshold determined based on at least one of a type of the container or a type of a medication in the container. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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