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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2008
Andreas Bernardus Petrus Van Oort, Tilburg, NL;
Marlies Van Dullemen, Leiden, NL;
Noor Doucet-liem, Leiden, NL;
Annemieke Westerink, Rotterdam, NL;
Erwin Christiaan Alexander Van Der Star, Tilburg, NL;
Andreas Bernardus Petrus Van Oort, Tilburg, NL;
Marlies Van Dullemen, Leiden, NL;
Noor Doucet-Liem, Leiden, NL;
Annemieke Westerink, Rotterdam, NL;
Erwin Christiaan Alexander Van Der Star, Tilburg, NL;
Vitaphone Nederland B.V., Tilburg, NL;
Abstract
The invention relates to a method, system and dispensing device for assisting a patient in complying with a medical regimen. The system includes an electronic dispensing device to be used by the patient which comprises a device to obtain information about the regimen. A device registers operation of the dispensing device by the patient taking the medicines. A warning device reminds a patient of the regimen. A medicine packing station packs the medicine within a package in portions to be taken according to the regimen. A database stores information about the regimen. A service center is provided to assist when necessary. A communication network is provided for communication between the dispensing device and the service center and/or between the service center and the patient.