MEDSense: A Portable Pill Dispensing Device

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Description of Project

MEDSense is an automated, portable pill cap that dispenses the correct amount of medication at a set time for elderly patients or patients with disabilities.  It is difficult for some patients to remember when to take their medication, as well as how much medication to take. It may also be a problem for the patient to cut a pill in half if a half dosage is prescribed due to a range of disabilities.

This product alleviates the stress of the daily medication regimen. Using a multi-modal alarm system designed for a wide variety of patients, it alerts the user when it is time to take their medication. It automatically cuts and dispenses pills in the correct dosage at a pre-programmed time. It also lets the user know when it is time to re-order a prescription and alerts a third-party member offsite if a dose is missed.