MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641004994 A) filed by The Principal, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, on Jan. 19, for 'smart pill dispenser.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. E. Emerson Nithiyaraj; Dr. A. Shenbagarajan; and Dr. Manoj Kumar G.
The application for the patent was published on March 13, under issue no. 11/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "In today's fast-paced lifestyle, medication non-adherence is a common issue, particularly among elderly individuals and patients with chronic illnesses who require regular and timely medication. Missing doses or taking medicines at improper intervals can lead to reduced treatment effectiveness and serious health complications. To address this challenge, this project presents the design and development of a Smart Pill Dispenser, an automated system that ensures timely reminders and controlled dispensing of prescribed medication. The system is built using an Arcluino UNO microcontroller integrated with a Real-Time Clock (RTC) module (DS3231}, a servo motor, an LCD display, a buzzer, an LED, and a push button. The RTC module maintains accurate time even during power interruptions, while the Arduino continuously compares real-time data with pre-programmed medication schedules. When the scheduled time is reached, the servo motor dispenses the pill and simultaneously activates audible and visual alerts, and the LCD displays reminder messages. Upon user acknowledgment, the alerts are deactivated, the system resets to standby mode, and it awaits the next scheduled dose. The proposed system is simple, low-cost, and user-friendly, making it suitable for home use, healthcare facilities, and elderly care centers, with future scope for loT-based monitoring and caregiver notification to further enhance medication adherence and patient well-being."
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