DESC:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of healthcare technology. More particularly the invention relates to a kiosk for providing medical services at point of care (POC) for individuals. More specifically, the invention relates to a health kiosk system with a plurality of compartments stocked with particular medical supplies for dispensing through a kiosk.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The medical services are traditionally provided to individuals at a doctor’s office or medical facility. The new technology offers for installation of a health kiosk unit for providing a variety of medical services to individuals. Such kiosks may or may not be connected to the network for interacting with the remote computing facilities.
The existing technology health kiosks provide very basic health-related services like telemedicine or video conference facilities with medical practitioners sitting remotely. However such health kiosks have some disadvantages like – difficulty in installing, provision of very limited facilities, limited storage capacities, etc.
Medical supplies such as pharmaceuticals and diagnosis products are high-value commodities requiring stringent quality and inventory control measures. Medical products including medications, test kits, and healthcare devices are in limited supply and have a limited shelf life and need stringent quality control requirements to maintain the standard of the products. It is important to maintain the environment in which these products are stored in a specific way within specific parameters. For example, temperature, humidity, and exposure to ultraviolet light may all be monitored or controlled.
Therefore, to solve the above-mentioned shortcomings, the present invention discloses a kiosk with a plurality of compartments storing medical supplies in specific pre-matched drawers for dispensing on request by individuals. The compartment-specific storage of the medical supplies will prevent the mix-up of the supplies and will enable the individual to select the desired medical supply from the kiosk for dispensing easily. The authorization to access the kiosk facility may also be controlled by an authentication mechanism which will assist in preventing materials from being removed unexpectedly from the kiosk storage facility by forming part of an inventory control and management system.
Additionally, the kiosk of the present system may also provide for a controlled temperature facility to protect the shelf life of the medical supplies stored in the pre-matched specific compartments.
The health kiosk of the present invention acts as a diagnostic, telemedicine, and point-of-care system at any location to enable individuals to avail a wide range of services. The present invention specifically addresses the automated dispensing of medical supplies in various healthcare settings.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a health kiosk with a convenient and automated method and apparatus for dispensing a wide range of medical supplies and health-related products to individuals.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a health kiosk having a plurality of dispensing compartments storing medical supplies in specific pre-matched drawers for dispensing on request by individuals.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a health kiosk with an authentication mechanism for controlling access to the kiosk.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a health kiosk with a ventilation system for a temperature control facility to protect the shelf life of the medical supplies stored in the pre-matched specific compartments.
It is another objective of the present invention to provide health kiosks that automate the process of dispensing medical supplies, thereby reducing the need for manual intervention.
It is another objective of the present invention to provide better control over inventory management. By electronically tracking the items stored in the kiosk and the items dispensed, healthcare facilities provide real-time insight into supply levels and usage patterns, enabling them to restock efficiently and avoid shortages.
Furthermore, objectives, advanatages, and features of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided herein below, in which various features and functionalities of the disclosed invention are illustrated by way of the following examples.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a health kiosk for the automated dispensing of medical supplies comprising a standalone kiosk unit (100) capable of being operated manually or by a system, a small transparent screen (10) with a control panel (20) at the top, a ventilation system (30) at the center on the front side of the said kiosk unit, a large transparent screen (40) to view the interior part of kiosk with another ventilation system (50) at the center on the front side of the said kiosk unit, a plurality of compartments (60) storing medical supplies in specific pre-matched drawers, an authentication mechanism (70) for access and security and a dispensing outlet (80) for dispensing the medical supplies out from the said kiosk unit (100).
The kiosk or cabinet unit is preferably an intelligent device with onboard processing and memory capability. The kiosk can acquire and apply knowledge and optionally comprises of inbuilt software system.
The small transparent screen (10) with a control panel (20) and a large transparent screen (40) on the front side of the kiosk is configured to view the interior part of the cabinet. The transparent screens enable the users to check a variety of the medical supplies stored in the cabinet and whether their desired medical supply is in stock.
The control panel (20) is enabled with a touch-screen interface or with push buttons to operate and avail the services of the cabinet. The user may click on the requisite button for dispensing the desired medical supply through the dispenser (80) of the cabinet (100) or the system may directly prompt the specific compartment (60) storing that specific medical supply to open outside enabling a user to directly collect it.
The ventilation system (30, 50) is attached to the center of a small transparent screen (10) and a large transparent (40) screen may comprise cooling equipment for example a fan or alike attached to the centre of screens. The ventilation system controls and maintains the temperature inside the cabinet (100) to protect the quality and shelf life of the medical supplies stored inside the compartments (60). The ventilation systems (30) and (50) of the system are set at different degrees according to the desired control of the temperature of different medical supplies stored in the compartments (60).
The plurality of compartments (60) opens outside and is hinged on the kiosk body. The compartments store the specific medical supplies in specific pre-matched drawers to prevent the mix-up of the medical supplies.
The authentication mechanism (70) may be an electronic or manual type with specific authorization requirements like specific authorization sequences or security codes or barcodes alike for access to the kiosk.
The kiosk unit (100) can be optionally made from various materials including steel, aluminum, titanium, a composite plastic material, or any combination thereof, that prevents any kind of compromise for unauthorized access to the cabinet.
The health kiosk with multiple compartments for storage and automatic dispensing of medical supplies according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention is herein described in the following description and illustrated in the accompanying examples.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The accompanying drawings are incorporated to form a part of the specification, the illustrations and embodiments of the present invention together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. The drawings are only for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiments of the invention and must not be considered as a limitation.
Figure 1 illustrates the front-side view of the health kiosk of the present invention.
Figure 2 illustrates the left-side perspective view of the health kiosk of the present invention.
Figure 3 illustrates the right-side perspective view of the health kiosk of the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrates the front-side view of the health kiosk of the present invention with open drawers.
Figure 5 illustrates the left-side perspective view of the health kiosk of the present invention with open drawers.
Figure 6 illustrates the right-side perspective view of the health kiosk of the present invention with open drawers.
Figure 7 illustrates the front-side view of the health kiosk of the present invention with closed drawers.
Figure 8 illustrates the left-side perspective view of the health kiosk of the present invention with closed drawers.
Figure 9 illustrates the right-side perspective view of the health kiosk of the present invention with closed drawers.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The following detailed description sets forth to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. The description of the drawings provided hereafter is to be considered as an illustration and not as a limitation.
The present invention relates to a health kiosk with a plurality of compartments for storing medical supplies in specific pre-matched drawers. The kiosk acts as an intelligent safe or a secure cabinet having various shapes, and sizes that contain various numbers of compartments and dispensers for a specific number of medical supplies along with an authentication mechanism for security and inventory control and logging. The kiosk uses unique dispensing technology to automatically count the medical supplies thereby reducing the risk of human error. The database of the kiosk records each item dispensed and alerts the authorized persons about the requisite re-fills. The compartments storing the medical supplies may have a time delay for opening the door and have each access controlled and recorded.
The terms “cabinet” and “kiosk', are used interchangeably throughout the description and claims of the specification. The kiosk, and/or cabinet preferably mean an intelligent device with onboard processing and memory capability. The term “intelligent” used in the description and claims of the specification includes but is not limited to the capacity to acquire and apply knowledge and optionally comprising of an inbuilt software system.
The present invention discloses a health kiosk comprising a kiosk unit (100), a small transparent screen (10) with a panel for control (20) at the top and a ventilation system (30) at the center, a large transparent screen (40) to view the interior part of kiosk with another ventilation system (50) at the center on the front side of the kiosk unit, a plurality of compartments (60) storing medical supplies in specific pre-matched drawers forming integral part of said kiosk unit (100), an authentication mechanism (70) for access and security and a dispensing outlet (80) for dispensing the medical supplies out from the cabinet.
Referring now to Figure 1 illustrates a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. The cabinet (100) can be a free-standing cabinet preferably including a front frame with a small transparent screen (10) with a panel for control (20) on the front side of the kiosk unit, a ventilation system (30) at the center, a large transparent screen (20) to view the interior part of kiosk with another ventilation (50) system at the center, a plurality of compartments (60) which open outside that are hinged on kiosk body and an authentication mechanism (70) for access and security and a dispensing outlet (80) for dispensing the medical supplies out from the cabinet.
The cabinet (100) prevents access to medical supplies by persons unless authorized by an authentication mechanism (70). The authentication mechanism (70) can be an electronic or manual type and can have specific authorization requirements for access. It can record the number of times of opening and closing of the cabinet. In an embodiment, the authorized personnel who do re-fills and maintenance of the cabinet may have a specific authorization sequence or security codes or like to gain access to the compartments of the kiosk, while the users may be allotted barcoded cards so that their specific code gets recorded on a log every time they avail services through the kiosk.
The cabinet (100) preferably is a stand-alone unit that can be manually or system-operated by connecting to software for dispensing. It can be optionally made from various materials including steel, aluminum, titanium, a composite plastic material, or any combination thereof, that prevents any kind of compromise for unauthorized access to the cabinet.
As illustrated in Figure 1, the cabinet (100) comprises a small transparent screen (10) with a panel for control (20) and a large transparent screen (40) on the front side of the kiosk to view the interior part of the cabinet. The transparent screens enable the users to check a variety of the medical supplies stored in the cabinet and whether their desired medical supply is in stock.
The ventilation system (30, 50) may comprise cooling equipment (for example – a fan) attached to the center of a small transparent screen (10) and large-transparent (40) screen. The ventilation system controls and maintains the temperature inside the cabinet (100) to protect the quality and shelf life of the medical supplies stored inside the compartments (60). The ventilation systems (30) and (50) can be set at different degrees according to the desired control of the temperature of different medical supplies stored in the compartments (60).
The dimensions of the cabinet (100) can be of any size and shape depending on the number of compartments (60) including but not limited to drawers, shelves, or combinations thereof. The interior of the cabinet may be compartmentalized and all the compartments, drawers, and shelves are lockable by the system by way of an authentication mechanism (70). The compartment (60) specifically stores the pre-matched medical supplies in each particular compartment of the kiosk. For example – all the diagnostic kits required for the various blood-related tests may be stored in different compartments to prevent the mix-up of the medical supplies.
In an embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 3, the compartments (60) hold various medical supplies or products that may be sought by a user. In an embodiment, the cabinet (100) includes a dispensing outlet (80) from where the medical products or supplies are dispensed. In another embodiment, the medical supplies may optionally be retrieved directly from the compartment (60) where they are located in their pre-matched drawers.
The embodiments of the present invention can integrate a technology used for dispensing in the pharmaceutical industry having a locking depository for cabinet, an inventory management software, and a reporting system providing accurate reports of counting, dispensing, tracking, and reporting on medical supplies in the cabinet (100).
According to another embodiment of the present invention, the locking depository adds an extra layer of security to the health kiosk. This locking depository is designed to securely hold high-value or controlled substances, requiring authorized access for retrieval. Such a feature aligns with pharmaceutical industry standards for secure storage and controlled access to medication.
Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of the cabinet (100) with a plurality of open compartments (60) holding specific pre-matched medical supplies, a front frame with a small transparent screen (10) with a panel for control (20) on the front side of the kiosk unit, a ventilation system (30) at the center, a large transparent screen (20) to view the interior part of kiosk with another ventilation (50) system at the center, a plurality of compartments (60) which open outside hinged on kiosk body, and an authentication mechanism (70) for access and security and a dispensing outlet (80) for dispensing the medical supplies out from the cabinet. The cabinet (100) may preferably comprise an electronic counting technology for medical supplies (for example – diagnostic kits, tablets, or any other medical products) requiring security. The medical supplies are counted out by automated counting technology and the authorized personnel are alerted about the re-fill time, wherein the counting technology includes sensors or imaging devices capable of accurately counting and verifying the quantity of medical supplies dispensed. The cabinet (100) additionally is equipped with a logging and inventory management system that records every transaction made by the users at the cabinet.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, the inventory management system significantly improves the kiosk’s ability to track and manage medical supplies. The system automates inventory tracking, providing real-time information on supply levels, expiration dates, and usage patterns. It enables timely restocking, reducing the chances of stockouts and optimizing inventory levels.
In an embodiment, the cabinet (100) has a panel of control (20) that is enabled with a touch-screen interface or with push buttons to be clicked or pushed, in order to operate and avail the services of the cabinet. In an embodiment, the user clicks on the requisite button for dispensing the desired medical supply through the dispenser (80) of the cabinet (100). In another embodiment, the user clicks or pushes the button on the panel of control (20) which directly prompts the specific compartment (60) storing that specific medical supply to open outside enabling a user to directly collect it.
In an embodiment, the health kiosk facility provides a comprehensive range of medical services including but not limited to –
1. Blood tests – blood glucose, hemoglobin, lipid assay, cardiac marker assay, full blood work, liver function test, hormonal assay, thyroid, etc.
2. Disease tests – hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), malaria, dengue, chikungunya, tuberculosis, respiratory diseases, metabolic diseases, skin diseases, etc.
3. Urine tests – creatinine, leukocytes, protein, pH, urine calcium, etc.
The present invention can be better understood by way of the following example:
Example
A cabinet or kiosk for dispensing diagnostic kits for detection of an analyte in biological samples comprising a cabinet unit (100), a front frame with a small transparent screen (10) with a panel for control (20), and a ventilation system (30) at the center, a large transparent screen (20) to view the interior part of kiosk with another ventilation (50) system at the center on the front side of the kiosk unit, a plurality of compartments (60) which open outside hinged on kiosk body and a authentication mechanism (70) for access and security and a dispensing outlet (80) for dispensing the medical supplies out from the cabinet. The ventilation system (30, 50) comprises a fan that maintains and controls the temperature inside the kiosk to protect the shelf life of the diagnostic kits stored in the interior compartments of the kiosks. The compartments (60) store different diagnostic test kits in their specific pre-matched drawer. The user has to click or push the button for a specific test kit on a panel of control (20) present on a small transparent screen to dispense the particular test kit from the cabinet (100).
The health kiosk facility of the present invention has non-limiting shapes, sizes, colors, and orientations. The health kiosk can be installed in any location where traditional medical services and products cannot be reached for example rural areas, or private places like colleges, schools, offices, etc. The kiosk is user-friendly and the user can modify the language of the display as per their choice.
The afore-said invention is described with reference to preferred and alternate embodiments. Any modifications and alterations will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding the detailed discussion of the invention provided herein. This invention is intended to include all such possible modifications and alterations insofar as they do not depart from the scope of the present invention. ,CLAIMS:1. A health kiosk for automated dispensing of medical supplies comprises:
a) a standalone kiosk unit (100) configured to securely store and dispense medical supplies that are capable of being operated manually or by a system;
b) a small transparent screen (10) with a control panel (20) at the top of the kiosk unit (100) to facilitate user interaction;
c) a ventilation system (30) at the center on the front side of the said kiosk unit, wherein, the ventilation system is configured to regulate the temperature of the kiosk unit for the stored supplies;
d) a large transparent screen (40) at the center on the front side of the said kiosk unit, wherein, the large transparent screen unit is configured to facilitate visual monitoring of the kiosk’s interior;
e) a plurality of compartments (60) hinged on the kiosk body, wherein the compartments (60) opens outside the kiosk body and store the specific medical supplies in specific pre-matched drawers to prevent the mix-up of the medical supplies;
f) an authentication mechanism (70) configured to secure access and security to the kiosk system; and
g) a dispensing outlet (80) with enhanced counting technology for accurate and automated counting of medical supplies during the dispensing of medical supplies out from the said kiosk unit (100).

2. The health kiosk for automated dispensing of medical supplies as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said kiosk unit is preferably an intelligent device with onboard processing and memory capabilities, enabling efficient operation and data management.

3. The health kiosk for automated dispensing of medical supplies as claimed in claim 1, wherein the counting technology includes sensors or imaging devices capable of accurately counting and verifying the quantity of medical supplies dispensed.

4. The health kiosk for automated dispensing of medical supplies as claimed in claim 1, wherein the authentication mechanism (70) requires specific authorization requirements, including sequences, codes, or barcodes, for secure access to compartments and supplies.

5. The health kiosk for automated dispensing of medical supplies as claimed in claim 1, further comprises a locking depository integrated within the kiosk unit, providing additional security for high-value or controlled medical supplies.

6. The health kiosk for automated dispensing of medical supplies as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said control panel (20) is enabled with a touch-screen interface or with push buttons which the user clicks or pushes in order to operate and avail the services of the kiosk.

7. The health kiosk for automated dispensing of medical supplies as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said ventilation system (30, 50) attached to the center of the small transparent screen (10) and large transparent (40) screen may comprise cooling equipment, for example, a fan or alike to control and maintain the temperature inside the kiosk (100) to protect the quality and shelf life of the medical supplies stored inside the compartments (60).

8. The health kiosk for automated dispensing of medical supplies as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said authentication mechanism (70) may be an electronic or manual type with specific authorization requirements like specific authorization sequences or security codes or barcodes or alike for access to the kiosk.

9. The health kiosk for automated dispensing of medical supplies as claimed in claim 1, wherein the clicking or pushing of a button on the panel of control (20) for the desired medical supply prompts the kiosk to dispense the medical supply through the dispenser (80) or may directly prompt the specific compartment (60) storing it to open on outside enabling the user to directly collect it.

10. The health kiosk for automated dispensing of medical supplies as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said kiosk unit (100) is made from various materials including steel, aluminum, titanium, a composite plastic material, or any combination thereof, that prevents any kind of compromise for unauthorized access to the kiosk.