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Abstract

The present invention is a new electronic memory-assist device which can be used to remind an individual when it is time to take a prescribed medicine. The invention uses complementary metal-oxide semiconductor technology in conjunction with surface-mounted device technology to provide a programmable portable unit. The device has three parts: a body-carried reminder, a local interactive compliance processor and a supervisory unit. The reminder has a portable power supply, microprocessors, software, memory, an alarm, an input key and communication linkage to the compliance processor. The compliance processor has a central processing unit, a pill case, a modem and, possibly, a recharger for the portable power supply. The supervisory unit is connected to the central processing unit remotely by modems. The device operates by providing data to the user through an alarm that it is time to take prescribed medication. The alarm is visual, auditory, tactile or any combination of the three. The alarm is initiated by software controlling microprocessors in the body-carried reminder and the pill case. The alarm is generated by comparison between the current time and times residing in the prescription database. The alarm continues until interrupted by either a request for more time prior to compliance or through reception of a message signifying that medication has been taken. All compliance data is stored in the central processing unit of the compliance processor.

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