MUMBAI, India, Jan. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541123163 A) filed by B V Raju Institute Of Technology, Narsapur, Telangana, on Dec. 6, 2025, for 'smartdose: an automated medication management device for elderly patients with cognitive impairments.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. U. Ganesh Naidu; Ms. Sanya Srivastava; Ms. Yenni Priyanka; Mr. Likhil Dokku; and Ms. Varshini Molumoori.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 2, under issue no. 01/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses SmartDose, an automated medication management device designed specifically for elderly individuals and patients suffering from cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and memory disorders. The system integrates an intelligent pill dispensing unit with a companion mobile application that enables real-time monitoring by caregivers and medical professionals. The device supports multi-compartment storage, programmable dispensing schedules, customizable voice reminders, emergency alerts, GPS-based tracking, inventory monitoring, lock-and-key security, and cognitive engagement modules. SmartDose ensures safe, accurate, and timely medication intake, significantly reducing medication errors, hospital admissions, and caregiver burden while improving patient safety and quality of life."
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