MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641079882 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on June 29, 2026, for Smart Medicine Cabinet With Access Control.
Inventors include Dr. T. Sathish; and Dr Ramya Mohan.
The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.
Abstract: The Smart Medicine Cabinet with Access Control is an intelligent healthcare storage solution designed to securely manage medicines while ensuring controlled access and proper usage monitoring. The system integrates electronic locking mechanisms with user authentication technologies such as RFID, biometric identification, or secure PIN-based entry. Only authorized individuals are permitted to access stored medications, reducing the risk of misuse, theft, or accidental consumption The cabinet is equipped with a microcontroller that manages access permissions and logs all access events, including user identity, date, and time. Optional connectivity allows this data to be transmitted to a cloud-based platform for remote monitoring and audit purposes. The system may also include internal sensors to track cabinet status, door activity, and environmental conditions such as temperature to protect medicine quality. Designed for hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, elderly care centers, and home healthcare environments, the invention improves medication safety and accountability. Visual indicators or digital displays provide system status, while alert mechanisms notify administrators of unauthorized access attempts or prolonged cabinet openings. By combining secure access control with intelligent monitoring, the Smart Medicine Cabinet enhances compliance with medication management protocols, supports efficient healthcare operations, and minimizes human error. The invention offers a scalable, reliable, and cost-effective approach to modem medicine storage and access management.
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