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Patent drawing for Interactive adherence drug dispensing and communications platform
US 9,760,691 B2
Computing US 9,760,691 B2 Expired

Interactive adherence drug dispensing and communications platform

This smart pill dispenser tracks when a user takes medication from an integrated pack, monitoring timing and remaining pills. It can also gather health data from other sensors and send this information to a healthcare provider, while providing audio and visual alerts to the user. A key aspect of the claims is that the device's components and housing are designed to be made from biodegradable, compostable materials, with a feature to accelerate their breakdown.

Why it matters: Filed before widespread, low-cost IoT connectivity and advanced biodegradable materials were common. Modern sensor miniaturization and cloud health platforms also make data exchange more robust and affordable.

Status
ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
SpecializedCustom electronics, sensors, software, biodegradable materials

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