Project
| # | Title | Team Members | TA | Documents | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Smart medicine box |
Ruolin Zhao Wentao Ke Yutong Lou Zhiyi Mou |
design_document1.pdf final_paper1.pdf final_paper2.pdf final_paper3.pdf proposal1.pdf proposal2.pdf video1.mp4 |
Wee-Liat Ong | |
| #PROBLEM: The global aging population is growing rapidly, especially among elderly individuals living alone. Most older adults have at least one chronic illness that requires regular medication. Managing these medications has become a major concern in healthcare. However, due to declining memory function and complex medication regimens, many elderly patients often miss doses or take incorrect medications, leading to serious health risks. Similar issues are also observed among younger individuals who struggle with medication adherence. Currently, many smart medicine boxes on the market have several shortcomings: their operation is often complex (making them difficult for seniors to use), they may lack safety mechanisms, and they offer limited remote monitoring. These limitations prevent family members or caregivers from accurately tracking a patient’s medication adherence. #SOLUTION OVERVIEW: We propose a smart medicine box that prioritizes usability, safety, and remote monitoring. This device will help ensure patients take their medications correctly and on time by combining intelligent features with a user-friendly design. The system integrates a multimodal AI model capable of intelligent prescription recognition. It can read and interpret prescriptions—identifying medication names, dosages, and verifying the prescription for accuracy. Once the required medications are loaded, the system will automatically segment pills from blister packs and store them in dedicated compartments. Medications are then dispensed in precise doses according to the prescribed schedule. A rotating dispensing mechanism releases the correct pill count at each dose time. If a patient misses a dose or if the medication supply is running low, the system triggers a voice reminder and sends an alert notification to caregivers. This ensures that missing doses are noticed promptly, and that refills or assistance can be provided in a timely manner. #SOLUTION COMPONENTS: Intelligent Recognition and Analysis System: Reads and recognizes prescription information, storing the medication schedule and dosage details for each drug. Medication Segmentation and Storage System: An automated cutting mechanism segments blister-packed medications and categorizes them into storage compartments. Built-in sensors monitor the stock levels of each medication. Medication Dispensing System: A rotating dispenser mechanism releases one pill at a time (or the required number of pills) for each scheduled dose, ensuring the correct dosage is dispensed at the right time. Safety and Monitoring System: If the patient does not take the dispensed medication on time, a voice reminder is activated to prompt them. If the medication supply is low, the device issues a voice alert and also sends a notification to designated caregivers or family members for remote monitoring. #CRITERION FOR SUCCESS: Accurate Information Handling: Ability to read, recognize, and record medication and prescription information with a high degree of accuracy. Reliable Segmentation and Storage: Capability to automatically segment and store different types of medications (including blister-packed pills) without mixing or errors. Timed Dispensing and Reminders: Timely voice reminders and automatic dispensing of the correct dosage at designated times, consistently adhering to the schedule. Alert Mechanisms: Effective alert systems for low medication supply or missed doses, including audible alerts and remote notifications to caregivers. |
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