Patent ID: 6615107
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: A61J,G07F

Abstract:
A device for dispensing medications, comprising:a storage assembly containing, a plurality of compartments, at least one mechanism for selectively opening each of said compartments in an automated manner; a first microprocessor coupled to said at least one mechanism for selectively controlling said at least one mechanism; a programming interface for programming at least one time into said first microprocessor for each of said plurality of compartments, wherein said first microprocessor selectively causes each of said plurality of compartments to open at said at least one time programmed for that compartment; and a portable unit selectively connectable to said storage assembly, containing: a second microprocessor, wherein said at least one time programmed into said first microprocessor is read into said second microprocessor when said portable unit is connected with said storage assembly; a clock for determining when said at least one time is occurring; an indicator, controlled by said second microprocessor, that provides an indication when said at least one time is occurring.