WO2001050434A1 - Medication reminder system - Google Patents

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WO2001050434A1
WO2001050434A1 PCT/TR2000/000040 TR0000040W WO0150434A1 WO 2001050434 A1 WO2001050434 A1 WO 2001050434A1 TR 0000040 W TR0000040 W TR 0000040W WO 0150434 A1 WO0150434 A1 WO 0150434A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
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    • G08B21/24—Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J7/00—Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/04—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
    • A61J7/0409—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers
    • A61J7/0481—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers working on a schedule basis
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
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    • A61J2205/20—Colour codes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J7/00—Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/04—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
    • A61J7/0409—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers
    • A61J7/0454—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers for dispensing of multiple drugs

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  • the present invention is designed for both the fields of pharmacy and medicine and is based on an alarm and reminder system
  • the device reminds the patient at the correct time during the day to take the correct medicine
  • the device is portable and is totally independent.
  • the device is useful for patients with busy lifestyles, limited education or age related problems in complying with their medication regimen
  • the doctor also considers the pharmaco-kinetics of medicines in order to prescribe what best suits the patient
  • concentration of the medicine in the blood starts to be change resulting in ineffective treatment of the disease This harms the patient by wasting time, health and money
  • the prescription information is sent to the operation centre
  • the information is loaded onto computers and is forwarded to the patient's pager to remind him/her of the correct times and doses of medications all day long
  • Pill-boxes with alarms This system is based on a alarm clock mechanism The alarm alerts the patient at every medication time The patient opens the pill box and takes the medication This system was designed for two sorts of medicine and is available for using tablets or pills The device doesn't address the needs of all pharmaceutical forms of medicines and is limited to two sorts of medicine DESCRIPTIVE DRAWING Fig. 1 is the front views of the module.
  • Fig. 2 is the back views of the module
  • Fig 3 is the side views of the module.
  • Fig 4 is the bottom views of the module
  • Fig 5 are the colour labels
  • Fig 6 is the electronics diagram of the module
  • Fig 7 is the circuit diagram of the module
  • Fig. 8 is a flow chart of the opening process
  • Fig 9 is a flow chart of the alarm operation
  • Fig 10 is a flow chart of the set operation
  • Fig 1 1 is a flow chart of the set prescription time mode
  • Fig 12 is a flow chart of the memory clear mode
  • Fig 13 is a flow chart of the control operation
  • Non-compliance with the prescription results in ineffective medication
  • the above described patient-programmable medication reminder system is developed to help non-compliant patients to regulate their medication, it reminds patients of the correct time and follows the medication
  • the system works in a simple manner and uses colour labels to remind patients of medications
  • the device is easy to use.
  • the system works with a clock alarm mechanism and can be programmed for 24 hours
  • SET button is designed for setting hours, minutes and the alarm ( 1 ) Push SET button down and keep pushing for seconds Screen will flash, then release Green LED (2) will flash, this means ' set hour' Set hour by using buttons (5) and (6), then push SET button ( 1), this time the orange colour LED will flash, this means 'set minute' The minutes are set by buttons (5) and (6) Programming the medication
  • a colour-based system of colour labels (23) stick on the boxes of medication and correspond with the same-coloured button on the device According to the subject, the first medication is the red label, the second medication is the yellow label, the third medication is the green label, the fourth medication is the blue label and the fifth medication is the brown label
  • the card On the back side of the device, there is a description card which the pharmacist will fill out.
  • the card describes the colours and the programmed medication names.
  • the device comprises 7 principal parts and buttons, LED, LCD displays
  • CPU Central processing unit
  • CPU It's kernel of the system
  • the system working programme and user programmes operate by CPU.
  • the unit provides coordination among all principal parts Depending on technology, some of principal parts should work inside the CPU
  • This unit provides the time programming all dav long dependent on user, assistants to central processing unit in calculating the correct time, gives alert to central processing unit when it is time for the alarm t( go off
  • Random access memory (RAM) (26) 3. Random access memory (RAM) (26)
  • This unit keeps programmed alarm times and programmes all of the 5 buttons. It's directed by central processing unit
  • Tone producer (27) This unit provides five different alarm tones when the time comes to alert the user. This completes the visual alert and makes the alarm system strong. This unit is directed by the central processing unit
  • This unit provides the entering of the user programme into the system by keyboard encoding and makes fast processing of work in the central processing unit
  • LCD driver (30) This unit is a connection between the LCD display and the central processing unit. It searches the display and sets the level of voltage
  • Every medication notification button has a LED and all are 5 numbers
  • Up-down buttons (5 and 6) are using for both setting medication times and checking-up the medication programme. The patient can use these buttons to learn about the correct medication and administration time, and get ready for the medication programme This system could be used by pharmacists to check the programme
  • the device has an early warning system This system alerts the patient 5 minutes before the medication is due
  • the device has a set-control system for all buttons in case of involuntary touch This prevents the system from making mistakes • 'STOP' button has a double-time programme.
  • the patient pushes the 'STOP' button to stop the alarm sound This time it will re-alert the patient after 2 minutes.
  • a chronometer starts to count for 120 seconds when the patient pushes the 'STOP' button. At the end of the period, it will alert again and return to the normal clock display •
  • the device has got a colour-coded card in back The pharmacist fill it out with names of the medications according to the related medication colour
  • the device provides a simple and practical medication reminder system by using colours. Persons with limited education, even illiteratte people can use this device without problems. Since the system works through a visual system, people from any nationality can use it easily •
  • the device is independent of medication form
  • the device can be programmed for any pharmaceutical form such as tablets, syrup, ointment and etc.
  • the device prevents the patient from mixing up medication names, packages and provides a simple and correct medication regimen
  • CPU Central processing unit
  • RTC Real time clock
  • RAM Random access memory

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Abstract

The present invention is a medication reminder system. The device works with an alarm clock mechanism which provides a programme for 5 medicines and reminds the patient every half hour for 24 hours. The device can be programmed for the patient's prescription. The device is portable and alerts the patient at the correct time during the day to take the medicine. Colour labels are provided to stick on medicine package and refer to same colour push-buttons on the apparatus. The device can be re-programmed for a new medication.

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MEDICATION REMINDER SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is designed for both the fields of pharmacy and medicine and is based on an alarm and reminder system The device reminds the patient at the correct time during the day to take the correct medicine The device is portable and is totally independent. The device is useful for patients with busy lifestyles, limited education or age related problems in complying with their medication regimen
INTENTIONS OF THE INVENTION
Most pharmacists who work in pharmacies provide some basic information about medication for patients. However, most of patients forget their medication or because of poor education, age and taking medicines at the incorrect time such as with cocktails or at the same time as other medicines. This can result in serious pharmacological and/or toxicological problems for the patient Furthermore, it may result in ineffective treatment of a disease and/or be harmful for the patient When a doctor prescribes medicine for a disease many factors are important such as the patient's condition, age, sex, weight and health background. The doctor also considers the pharmaco-kinetics of medicines in order to prescribe what best suits the patient When a patient does not take drugs in the way they are prescribed, the concentration of the medicine in the blood starts to be change resulting in ineffective treatment of the disease This harms the patient by wasting time, health and money
From another point of view, one of the biggest mistakes occurs among patients who take a medication too frequently which may have deleterious , toxicological effects Frequently, patients who may need to take several different medications may get confused and take them at the same time or with cocktails Ultimately, this may result in a harmful drug-drug interaction Considering all about subjects, the physician and the pharmacist need to know if the patient follows the medication programme to learn about efficiency of the medication
By the way, the effect of biorhythm on medications is quite important Some body hormones act in ' time-cycle' such as ACTH and Cortisol. A programmed medication will improve the body-medication relation
A reasonable solution for all these complications is probably a portable patient- programmable medication reminder system Meanwhile, the physician will be able to consider medication programme and plan a new medication, if necessary A practical patient-programmable medication reminder system, preferably, addresses the needs of patients in a simple way Also most of patients are unable to recognize medication names or are unfamiliar with pharmaceutical language Limited education, senescence or the inability to follow written instructions are other factors resulting in the above problems A sufficient and successful patient-programmable medication reminder system needs to be designed in consideration of all above mentioned subjects Medication reminder systems:
Recent developments in both the pharmaceutical and electronics fields have resulted in improved medication reminders systems in earlv 90's The field is quite new and there are not too many varieties Today, the most widely used models are pager services and pill-boxes with alarms Pager services:
The prescription information is sent to the operation centre The information is loaded onto computers and is forwarded to the patient's pager to remind him/her of the correct times and doses of medications all day long
But the system is delayed if the signal doesn't access the patient's pager Problems in central operation units can harm medication programmes Pill-boxes with alarms: This system is based on a alarm clock mechanism The alarm alerts the patient at every medication time The patient opens the pill box and takes the medication This system was designed for two sorts of medicine and is available for using tablets or pills The device doesn't address the needs of all pharmaceutical forms of medicines and is limited to two sorts of medicine DESCRIPTIVE DRAWING Fig. 1 is the front views of the module.
Fig. 2 is the back views of the module
Fig 3 is the side views of the module.
Fig 4 is the bottom views of the module
Fig 5 are the colour labels Fig 6 is the electronics diagram of the module
Fig 7 is the circuit diagram of the module
Fig. 8 is a flow chart of the opening process
Fig 9 is a flow chart of the alarm operation
Fig 10 is a flow chart of the set operation Fig 1 1 is a flow chart of the set prescription time mode
Fig 12 is a flow chart of the memory clear mode
Fig 13 is a flow chart of the control operation
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Non-compliance with the prescription results in ineffective medication The above described patient-programmable medication reminder system is developed to help non-compliant patients to regulate their medication, it reminds patients of the correct time and follows the medication The system works in a simple manner and uses colour labels to remind patients of medications
The device is easy to use. The system works with a clock alarm mechanism and can be programmed for 24 hours
WORKING PRINCIPLE OF MODULE Insert battery (21 ) Screen will work and 00 00 will appear Set time
SET button is designed for setting hours, minutes and the alarm ( 1 ) Push SET button down and keep pushing for seconds Screen will flash, then release Green LED (2) will flash, this means ' set hour' Set hour by using buttons (5) and (6), then push SET button ( 1), this time the orange colour LED will flash, this means 'set minute' The minutes are set by buttons (5) and (6) Programming the medication
A colour-based system of colour labels (23) stick on the boxes of medication and correspond with the same-coloured button on the device According to the subject, the first medication is the red label, the second medication is the yellow label, the third medication is the green label, the fourth medication is the blue label and the fifth medication is the brown label
After setting the time, push the SET button for a third time This time when you push the SET button ( 1 ), red LED (4) will flash, which means 'set medications programme'. Push button (5) until correct medication time appears. For example at 14 00 clock the patient will take the red medication, so go to 14 00 by using button (5) and (6), then push on button (8), LED (13) will flash, this means that red medication programmed into memory Do the same for other medication times Stop in every medication time and push on related medication button which is prescribed for that hour At the end, push on (5) and (6) and hold for seconds LED (4) will flash and this means 'memory cleared' Then use (5) and (6) for checking the programme The patient should use these buttons to learn about the correct medication and administration time, and to get ready for the medication programme Pharmacists can use this system to check programs too The device carries out an early caution system as LEDs (2), (3) and (4) LED (2), when lit, symbolises 'normal state' LED (3), when lit , symbolises '5 minutes to medication' and LED (4), when lit, symbolises 'medication time, sharp' At the medication time, Led (13), ( 14), (15), ( 16) and (17) will light as they were programmed before and will remind the medication time to the patient A sound alarm will alert in the meanwhile Every medication has got its own sound alarm melody Push on STOP (20), the alarm will stop and 02 00 will appear on the screen This means that you have only two minutes to take your medication At the end of this period the device will alert you again, then push STOP (20) and shut off the melody The double alarm system will prevent anv inattention and forgetfulness A clip(18) in back side of the device provides setting it on belt or fixing on table There is a info-card ( 19) in back side of the device It notes something related to the medication.
On the back side of the device, there is a description card which the pharmacist will fill out. The card describes the colours and the programmed medication names.
Out of medication time STOP button (20), will be used for screen lighting
Clear a mistake
If there is a mistake during the programming, push the same button again (
(8)(9)(10)(1 1)(12), buttons which are related to medication) and hold on Release when you hear a short 'BEEP' sound This will clear the single dose programme which is related to that colour
Memory out
To exit the programme, push (5), (6) and hold on for a few seconds The early caution LEDs (2)(3)(4) will light once This means that the programming action is finished.
Memory clear
To clear the medication programme, push on Set and up-down buttons ( 1 ), (2) and
(6) all together and hold down for a few seconds Medication alert LEDs ( 13),
( 14), ( 1 5), ( 16) and ( 17) will light up once This means that the memory was completely cleared
ELECTRONICS DIAGRAM OF THE MODUL (Fig. 6)
The device comprises 7 principal parts and buttons, LED, LCD displays
1. Central processing unit (CPU) (24) It's kernel of the system The system working programme and user programmes operate by CPU. The unit provides coordination among all principal parts Depending on technology, some of principal parts should work inside the CPU
2. Real time clock (RTC) (25)
This unit provides the time programming all dav long dependent on user, assistants to central processing unit in calculating the correct time, gives alert to central processing unit when it is time for the alarm t( go off
3. Random access memory (RAM) (26) 3. Random access memory (RAM) (26)
This unit keeps programmed alarm times and programmes all of the 5 buttons. It's directed by central processing unit
4. Tone producer (27) This unit provides five different alarm tones when the time comes to alert the user. This completes the visual alert and makes the alarm system strong. This unit is directed by the central processing unit
5. LED driver (28)
This unit provides current of LEDs which are used in the user part. 6. Keyboard encoder (29)
This unit provides the entering of the user programme into the system by keyboard encoding and makes fast processing of work in the central processing unit
7. LCD driver (30) This unit is a connection between the LCD display and the central processing unit. It searches the display and sets the level of voltage
User units
1. eyboard (31 )
It's used for user programme entries, time setting and control functions 2.Alarm's LEDs (32)
Every medication notification button has a LED and all are 5 numbers
3.LCD display (33)
In normal position it displays the time When it's programming for medication, it shows the medication time. It's designed to display hours and minutes. Probably, some logos should added to the display.
ADVANTAGES OF THE DEVICE
• Small and portable, manual programmable
• No operation centre, no PC contact, makes the device more practical • One touch 'STOP' button, makes it easy for the patient
• All buttons on the device reduced to small numbers with maximum functions • The screen designed in maximum possible size for better visibility for older patients.
• 'STOP' button should be use as both 'STOP' and 'screen lighting' too
• Up-down buttons (5 and 6) are using for both setting medication times and checking-up the medication programme. The patient can use these buttons to learn about the correct medication and administration time, and get ready for the medication programme This system could be used by pharmacists to check the programme
• Every medication has its own sound alarm melody. This makes the device useful for those patients with impaired eyesight or inability to follow visual instructions
• The device has an early warning system This system alerts the patient 5 minutes before the medication is due The early warning system consists of 3 LED beside the screen and works in a flash-beep system • It is possible to programme the device for 5 types of medication for 24 hours The period of programming between two doses is 30 minutes So (5*24*2)= 240 doses should be programmed for 24 hours
• The device has a set-control system for all buttons in case of involuntary touch This prevents the system from making mistakes • 'STOP' button has a double-time programme. When it's time for the medication, the patient pushes the 'STOP' button to stop the alarm sound This time it will re-alert the patient after 2 minutes. A chronometer starts to count for 120 seconds when the patient pushes the 'STOP' button. At the end of the period, it will alert again and return to the normal clock display • The device has got a colour-coded card in back The pharmacist fill it out with names of the medications according to the related medication colour
• The device has got an info-card on the bottom Important notes can be written here
• The device provides a simple and practical medication reminder system by using colours. Persons with limited education, even illiteratte people can use this device without problems. Since the system works through a visual system, people from any nationality can use it easily • The device is independent of medication form The device can be programmed for any pharmaceutical form such as tablets, syrup, ointment and etc.
• The device prevents the patient from mixing up medication names, packages and provides a simple and correct medication regimen
DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMBERS
I Time set button (SET) 2 Green LED
3 Orange LED
4. Red LED
5 Up button
6 Down button 7 Display
8 Red button, shows the first type of medicine
9 Yellow button, shows the second type of medicine 10. Green button, shows the third type of medicine
I I Blue button, shows the fourth type of medicine 12. Brown button, shows the fifth type of medicine
13. First medicine type alert LED
14. Second medicine type alert LED
15. Third medicine type alert LED
16. Fourth medicine type alert LED 17 Fifth medicine type alert LED
18 Clip
19 Info-card
20. STOP button
21. Battery place 22 Colour-remark card
23. Colour-based labels ( stick on medication boxes)
24. Central processing unit (CPU)
25. Real time clock (RTC)
26. Random access memory (RAM) 27. Ton producer
28. LED driver
29 Keyboard encoder
30 LCD driver
31 Control and programming buttons 32 Alarm LEDs
33 4 characterise LCD display
34 Piezzo ceramic buzzer
35 Lithium battery

Claims

1) Medication reminder system is comprised of the electronic device and the colored indicative labels Electronic device consists of central processing unit (CPU), real time clock (RTC), program memory (RAM), tone producer, LED driver, keyboard encoder and LCD driver main units, and also the secondary units of alarm LEDs and LCD user display The medicines are defined with colored labels to enter the usage information related with them The periods of using the medicines are illustrated in visual and audio mode
2) CPU Unit according to Claim 1, including all the units where the programs are run, alarm logic is organized, LED light on/off functions are performed, the control of voice production unit is performed, the real time clock is controlled, LCD driver is checked and the program is stored Almost all the functions of this portable device are executed by CPU The medication reminder program set by the user is stored in the memory (RAM) connected to the CPU When the time of alarm arrives, it produces alarm both by LED and voice tone. For the LED and the voice tone to stop, they must receive "time completed" signal from CPU real time unit The keyboard encoder made to enable the user to enter program informs CPU about which key is pressed by means of codes CPU unit performs the start and end times of the visual and voiced alarm by means of a timing unit located itself All the operations performed by the CPU are arranged inside the read-only memory (ROM) made during the production of the device. CPU is powered up by 1 Lithium battery
3) RTC unit according to claim 1 operates the real time clock The relation between hour, minute and seconds are arranged by this unit. In other words, the second register is reset when the second count is 60 and the minute register is increased by one When the minute register reaches 60, the hour register is increased by one If the hour register reaches 24, it is reset When the user wants to set time, she/he enters the proper time by means of CPU In order to count time, this unit requires a crystal producing vibration This crystal is used also by the CPU unit
4) RAM unit according to Claim 1 has the property of information storage This unit is controlled by CPU As long as there is t attery placed and it provides sufficient energy, the information written in this unit will not be lost It can be deleted and rewritten only by CPU Moreover, CPU uses this memory unit as the temporary storage, when it requires during the program operation The alarm time of the medication reminder program set by the user, and the parameters like which LED to light up and the voice tone level are kept in this unit
5) LCD driver unit according to claim 1 is the unit working in between CPU and LCD display It has the capability of processing the time information sent by CPU and converting them to proper signals However, these signals must be continuously repeated for the digits to be displayed on the LCD display LCD driver stores the information received from CPU for this operation in a RAM located in itself and thus provides for the continuity of the signals corresponding to this information
6) Keyboard encoder unit according to claim 1 is a secondary unit which transmits the commands of the user entered by the keys to CPU. A separate digit corresponds to each of the key on the device. This unit interprets which key is pressed and, which key is pressed first when multiple keys are pressed at the same time When a single key is pressed, it produces the corresponding code and sends it to CPU When multiple keys are pressed at the same time, it sends the error code if the program is not in set mode, and sends the program code to CPU unit if it is in the set mode and the correct keys are pressed. To avoid a keyboard encoder functioning slower than CPU, it is not built in the CPU but provided as a separate unit.
7) LED drive unit according to Claim 1 has the ability to amplify the LED light on signal sent by the CPU to provide sufficient current level at which LED will be bright and to keep it at the desired level Since it is not capable of storing information, the task of this unit ends upon the ceasing of the signal sent by CPU and LED becomes inactive
8) When the alarm active signal sent by CPU reaches the Tone producer according to Claim 1, the sound frequency and electrical level required to enable the Piezzo Ceramic Buzzer to produce sound and in this way the perceptible sound is produced User may optionally increase or reduce this voice level This is accomplished by the defined keys 9) The LCD display according to Claim 5 is the unit required for the user to be able to see the real time, and to set the time to take medicine and the real time in the set position. Structurally, it is a device with special liquid which can be polarized by electric current between two glass plates To be able to read LCD display which is made up of only the digits, an external light source is required Also, illuminating LEDs are used inside the device so that reading in the dark will be possible 10) Piezzo Ceramic Buzzer according to Claim 8 is a kind of crystal having ceramic properties It is cut in a very thin cylinder shape and both surfaces are tinned so that soldering will be possible It vibrates when electric current is applied It is adhered by one of its surfaces on a thin circular sheet so that it will produce sound when it vibrates Its task in the device is to convert the electric signals sent by the tone producer into perceptible voice
1 l)The LEDs according to Claim 1 are used to add the capability to visually warn the user, to tell a function has been performed, and to specify that the CPU has received the command sent in the set position It is LED drive that enables LEDs to produce light 12) The keys (keyboard) according to Claim 6 make up the first unit required for the user to pass the information about the medicine taking times and other functions the CPU. It is a switch with on and off positions only
13) Lithium battery according to Claim 2 is a kind of battery used in the portable devices, and it is not rechargeable This battery provides the energy required by all the units in this device
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