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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 19, 2023
Filed:
Sep. 02, 2021
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Christopher L. Molloy, Raleigh, NC (US);
Robert S. Milligan, Erlanger, KY (US);
Steven A. Waite, Racine, WI (US);
Gordan G. Greenlee, Endicott, NY (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for transporting and dispensing medications for a patient according to a medication schedule for the patient. A smart container from a pharmacy is received at the patient's site and the container is checked to make sure that the container was delivered to the correct patient site. The smart container contains a memory device that contains identification information of the patient, dosage and treatment instructions for the patient. This information and the medication were checked for compatibility before the smart container was delivered. The identity of the patient at the patient's site is then checked and the patient performs on or more biometric tests before the medication is dispensed by the smart container. Upon taking the medication and providing video proof thereof, the smart container is returned to the pharmacy.