Do you ever worry about missing doses or managing multiple medications? Perhaps you care for a loved one who needs help staying on track. Introducing SmartDose our smart pill dispenser with remote control through a smartphone app. Set reminders and receive alerts from anywhere ensuring you or your loved ones never miss a dose. This goes beyond traditional pill dispensers simplifying medication management and bringing peace of mind.
PILLTECH SOLUTIONS
UN SUSTAINABILITY DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Empowered and Driven:
Delivering Solutions for Global Issues
Our smart pill dispenser meets SDG 3(Good health and well-being) as it ensures that our customers take the right dosage and medication on time. This helps with treatment adherence leading to better health outcomes, especially for those with chronic conditions.
DESIGN STORY
Challenges
``- Help with medical adherence - Medical errors by ensuring correct dosage - Caregiver assistance - Helps those with complex medical regimes such as multiple medications - Independence``
Solution
A pill dispenser's main function is to make it easier for people to take their prescribed medication on time and consistently by giving them a dependable method. Pill dispensers are designed to assist people adhere to their prescription regimes, which in turn improves quality of life and health results. They accomplish this by arranging tablets, providing reminders, and guaranteeing correct dosage. Furthermore, by giving carers and loved ones visibility into medication adherence and facilitating prompt intervention in the event that doses are missed, pill dispensers can provide peace of mind. The product's overall goals are to improve overall wellness, encourage adherence, and streamline medication management.
Use Case
A pill dispenser's main function is to make it easier for people to take their prescribed medication on time and consistently by giving them a dependable method. Pill dispensers are designed to assist people adhere to their prescription regimes, which in turn improves quality of life and health results. They accomplish this by arranging tablets, providing reminders, and guaranteeing correct dosage. Furthermore, by giving carers and loved ones visibility into medication adherence and facilitating prompt intervention in the event that doses are missed, pill dispensers can provide peace of mind. The product's overall goals are to improve overall wellness, encourage adherence, and streamline medication management.
TECHNOLOGIES
List of Essential Tools and Technologies
THE PROCESS
PROTOTYPE DESIGN
This project uses an Arduino Uno to create an automatic pill dispenser with features to improve medication adherence. An LED, button, stepper motor, 16×2 LCD panel, HC-05 Bluetooth module, and a passive buzzer work together for functionality and app control. The Bluetooth module allows for serial communication with our smartphone app for setting alarms. The LCD displays the current time and upcoming alarms. When an alarm triggers, the buzzer sounds, the LED lights up, and the stepper motor rotates clockwise within the dispenser to deliver the designated medication. And the button allows users to silence the alarm and reactivate the dispenser.
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Online Marketing
Creative agency
Web development
PLEDGE
Impact on the market
Solutions for medication management and adherence may be significantly impacted by the release of a smart pill dispenser. This device solves an issue that is becoming more and more prevalent in healthcare systems across the globe by fusing cutting-edge technology with the urgent need for better drug adherence. Its features—which include dose tracking, reminder notifications, and remote monitoring—provide a comprehensive solution for both persons managing complicated prescription regimens and carers keeping an eye on the well-being of their loved ones. In addition, the incorporation of intelligent dispensers into the systems of healthcare providers streamlines care coordination and may lower medical expenses linked to pharmaceutical non-adherence. As a result, proactive and technologically advanced approaches to drug management may become more popular in the market, improving patient satisfaction and health outcomes.
RESULTS
FINAL PRODUCT
To build our smart pill dispenser, we first researched the best tools for the job. This led us to choose Blender for 3D modeling, Arduino IDE for programming the microcontroller, and MIT App Inventor for creating the smartphone app. We then gathered the necessary hardware, including an Arduino Uno as the brain of the system, a stepper motor for precise pill dispensing, and an LCD screen to display medication schedules. Carefully connecting these components, we built the circuit, ensuring crucial connections like Bluetooth for app communication and the real-time clock for accurate reminders. Next, we programmed the circuit using Arduino IDE, writing code and installing libraries to control each component. With the hardware programmed, we built the user-friendly app using MIT App Inventor, allowing users to set alarms and connect to the dispenser via Bluetooth. Finally, we designed the physical dispenser model in Blender, a user-friendly 3D modeling software, and brought it to life using a 3D printer.
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