Inventors:
Jack Mador - Carmichael CA, US
International Classification:
G07F 11/40, G08B 21/24
US Classification:
221001000, 221002000, 340657000, 340664000
Abstract:
A system and method of distributing supplements and medicines while monitoring compliance with a medicine protocol describing a schedule of when the individual doses are to taken. By way of example, a pill card is adapted with frangible compartments for retaining supplements and medicines. Sensors coupled to the frangible compartments detect access to the retained pills. A controller monitors access to the pills and communicates access or schedule issues within a local monitoring device and/or external systems or parties. In one embodiment, the seal attached on the exterior of each pill compartment incorporates a frangible conductor that is broken upon pressing the pills through the membrane, wherein access is thus sensed. Depending on application, feedback (e.g., reminders, compliance alerts, and the like) are provided by the pill card, local monitoring device, or external means in response to data generated by the pill card.