Design And Development of Smart Pill Box

Abstract

A smart pill box is a high-tech device that helps people manage their medication schedule more effectively. This device eliminates the risk of medication errors that can happen due to forgetting to take medicine at the right time or in the right amount. With several features that make it easy to handle medication regimens, smart pill boxes are typically connected to an app on the user's smartphone or tablet. This app offers many functions to track medication adherence, such as providing reminders for dosage, sending alerts when it's time to refill, and helping with scheduling doctor's appointments. Smart pill boxes have sensors which detect when medication has been taken, and they can alert family members or caregivers if a dose is missed. Additionally, some models use machine learning algorithms to analyze medication adherence patterns and provide personalized feedback. Smart pill boxes come in various sizes and configurations, from simple single-dose devices to more complex systems with voice reminders and multiple medication capabilities. They can also be useful for people with visual or hearing impairments. Overall, smart pill boxes are innovative and effective technology to help people with medication management and improve patient outcomes. Keywords: Arduino UNO, Medication management, Medication schedule, Patient Outcomes, Healthcare.