Patent ID: 9014847
Filing Date: 2015-04-21
Classification: G07F,G16H

Abstract:
1. A system for controlling dispensing of medication directly to an identified individual that is the intended recipient of the medication, the system comprising: a personal dispenser configured for holding and delivering at least one dose of medication directly to an identified individual that is the intended recipient of the medication, wherein the dispenser comprises: a controller operatively connected to the dispenser, wherein the controller automatically operates the dispenser for movement to a dispensing position at a predetermined time, wherein the controller is programmable with a medication dispensing program which includes a data store comprising the predetermined time to operate the dispenser and the name of the at least one dose of medication, wherein the controller is configured for emitting a signal indicating to the identified individual that is the intended recipient of the medication that it is time to dispense a dose of medication from the dispenser at the predetermined time; an electronic communication device for connecting the controller to a remote facility; an identification verification device for controlling access to the system to the identified individual that is the intended recipient of the medication; and a location determination device for determining the location of the dispenser.