Abstract: A medication dispensing device, comprising of a housing 101 having multiple chambers 102 for storage of multiple medications, a sliding unit 103 installed with a robotic arm 104, for fetching and extracting medicines, an L-shaped link 105 is attached by a ball and socket joint 106, having a pneumatic pin 107 at an end for pushing of medications from packaging, a conveyor belt 108 for conveying medications dropped onto belt 108, via an iris hole 109, towards a blending compartment 110, a crusher 111 for crushing of received medications, multiple tanks 112 for storage of flavour additives and water, connected with blending compartment 110 via conduits 113, for adding flavours to the medication, a pipe 114 connected with an iris lid 115 for dispensing the blended medication, a receptacle 116 having an iris opening 117, adapted to be attached with electromagnets 118, for storage and carrying of the blended medication.
Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a medication dispensing device that is capable of assisting the user in dispensing the medication by tracking the health parameters of the user and fetching the weather forecast based on the user’s location for safeguarding against the forecasted weather.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Medication management is an essential part of healthcare, requiring accurate dispensing and proper dosage to ensure effective treatment. In many cases, patients need to take multiple medications at different times of the day, which lead to confusion and potential errors. Medical dispensing faces several challenges that impact patient safety and treatment effectiveness. One major problem is the risk of human error during manual dispensing, such as incorrect dosages, wrong medications, or missed prescriptions, which lead to serious health complications. Managing complex prescriptions, especially for patients taking multiple medications, increases the likelihood of mistakes. Another issue is the lack of personalization in traditional dispensing methods, which often do not consider individual patient needs, such as specific dosages, allergies, or preferences. Time inefficiency is also a concern, as manual processes are slow, leading to longer wait times for patients. Additionally, poor integration with health monitoring limits the ability to adjust prescriptions based on real-time health data. Inventory management is another challenge, as maintaining accurate stock levels is crucial to avoid medication shortages or overstocking, both of which disrupt treatment and increase operational costs.
[0003] Traditional methods of medical dispensing primarily involve manual processes carried out by pharmacists, nurses, or healthcare providers. Medications are typically stored in labeled containers or cabinets, and healthcare professionals manually select, count, and package the required dosages based on prescriptions. In hospitals and clinics, unit-dose systems are often used, where individual doses are prepared and labeled for each patient. In some cases, pill organizers or blister packs are used to arrange medications according to dosing schedules. For liquid medications, manual measuring tools like syringes or measuring cups are used to dispense the correct amount. While these methods are widely practiced, they rely heavily on human accuracy and attention to detail, increasing the risk of errors such as incorrect dosages, wrong medications, or missed doses. Despite standard checks and protocols, manual dispensing remains time-consuming and susceptible to mistakes, especially when handling multiple prescriptions or complex medication regimens.
[0004] US20060106491A1 discloses a portable medication dispensing device having at least one memory unit, a fingerprint identification device, a display screen, one or more micro switches and a power source, which allows a specific patient access to a specific dose at specific time intervals is provided.
[0005] US5564593A discloses an apparatus for dispensing a combination of medications in dose lots at timed intervals comprising the following: a housing; a plurality of dose modules rotatably mounted in the housing, each dose module including at least one circular disc, each of the discs having a plurality of apertures there through, wherein each aperture is sealed on either side with film so as to form a compartment which contains a single dose of a medication; extractor means mounted to the housing for selectively piercing the film coveting the apertures so as to release the medication contained in respective apertures; signalling means mounted to the exterior of the housing for periodically indicating a time medication is to be taken; and dose module index means for indexing each dose module at a predetermined interval and for actuating the signalling means. In an alternative embodiment, the dispenser is controlled by a microprocessor system.
[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed to facilitate medical dispensing, however the devices mentioned in the prior arts have limitations pertaining to personalization in medication preparation as the devices do not account for individual patient needs, such as specific dosages, health parameters, or preferences like flavoring to make medications more palatable. Additionally, there is often no integration with health monitoring, which limits the ability of devices to suggest suitable medication plans based on real-time health data.
[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of tracking the health parameters, and monitoring the weight of the stored medication and flavour additive. Additionally, the device fetch the weather forecast based on the user’s location for generating the medication suggestions for safeguarding against the forecasted weather.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.
[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of tracking the health parameters of the user for suggesting the blend of medications based on the detected health parameters.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of monitoring the weight of the stored medication and flavour additive and alerting the user in case the detected weight is below a threshold for maintaining the continuous supply of the medication and flavour additive.
[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of fetching the weather forecast based on the user’s location for generating the medication suggestions for safeguarding against the forecasted weather.
[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0013] The present invention relates to a medication dispensing device that is capable of monitoring the weight of the stored medication and flavour additive and alerting the user in case the detected weight is below a threshold for maintaining the continuous supply of the medication and flavour additive.
[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a medication dispensing device comprising of a cuboidal housing having a plurality of chambers within the housing for storage of a plurality of medications, a sliding unit installed at an upper inner portion of the housing, with a robotic arm configured on the sliding unit, for fetching and extracting medicines from packaging kept in the chambers, an L-shaped telescopic link is attached with the sliding unit, by means of a ball and socket joint, having a pneumatic pin at an end for pushing of medications from packaging, a conveyor belt disposed underneath the each of the chambers, in the housing for conveying medications dropped onto the belt, via an iris hole in each of chambers, towards a blending compartment in the housing, the blending compartment comprises a gyratory crusher for crushing of received medications, a plurality of tanks provided in the housing for storage of flavour additives and water, connected with blending compartment via conduits, for adding flavours to the medication blended in the blending compartment, as per user input, a pipe attached with the blending chamber, connected with an iris lid provided at an outer surface of the housing for dispensing the blended medication, a cuboidal receptacle having an iris opening, adapted to be attached with electromagnets provided on the housing, with the iris opening in alignment with the iris lid, for storage and carrying of the blended medication in the receptacle.
[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further includes a user interface adapted to be installed with a computing unit to enable the computing unit to connect with a communication unit provided in the housing, to facilitate a user to input medication prescriptions to enable blending and dispensing of required dosages as per the prescription, a wearable band having a sensing unit, adapted to be worn by the user for tracking of health parameters, as per the detected health parameters, a specific blend of medications is suggested to the user via the user interface, and accordingly the blend is prepared by actuation of the sliding unit, the conveyor belt and the crushers for preparing the blend, upon receiving consent from the user, a temperature sensor, heart rate sensor and a blood pressure sensor, for detecting temperature, heart rate and blood pressure, respectively, of the user, a weight sensor embedded in each of the chambers and tanks to detect a weight of the stored medication and flavour additive, a GPS (global positioning system) unit provided in the housing, and feed the forecast into the suggestion module, to enable generation of medication suggestions for safeguarding against the forecasted weather, and a sprayer is provided in the compartment, connected with the tank having water via a tube configured with a pump, for pressure washing of the compartment.
[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a medication dispensing device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.
[0020] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0021] The present invention relates to a medication dispensing device that is capable of tracking the health parameters of the user for suggesting the blend of medications based on the detected health parameters and fetching the weather forecast based on the user’s location for generating the medication suggestions for safeguarding against the forecasted weather.
[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a medication dispensing device is illustrated, comprising a cuboidal housing 101 having a plurality of chambers 102 within the housing 101, a sliding unit 103 installed at the housing 101, a robotic arm 104 configured on the sliding unit 103, an L-shaped telescopic link 105 is attached with the sliding unit 103 by means of a ball and socket joint 106 having a pneumatic pin 107, a conveyor belt 108 disposed underneath the each of the chambers 102, an iris hole 109 in each of chambers 102, a blending compartment 110 in the housing 101 comprises of a gyratory crusher 111, a plurality of tanks 112 provided in the housing 101 connected with blending compartment 110 via conduits 113, a pipe 114 attached with the blending compartment 110 connected with an iris lid 115, a cuboidal receptacle 116 having an iris opening 117 adapted to be attached with electromagnets 118, a wearable band 119 having a sensing unit 120, a sprayer 121 is provided in the compartment 110 connected with the tank 112 having water via a tube 122 configured with a pump 123.
[0023] The device disclosed herein employs a cuboidal housing 101 having a plurality of chambers 102 within the housing 101. This housing 101 is typically constructed from materials that include but not limited to high-strength materials such as reinforced steel or durable aluminum alloys, which provide a robust and resilient enclosure capable of withstanding physical impacts and environmental stressors. The chambers 102 are used for storing a plurality of medications. The chambers 102 are made up of similar material as that of the housing 101.
[0024] For activating the device, the user needs to press a push button which is arranged on the housing 101 which in turn activates all the related components for performing the desired task. After pressing the button, a closed electrical circuit is formed and current starts to flow that powers an inbuilt microcontroller to allow all the linked components to perform their respective task upon actuation.
[0025] At an upper inner portion of the housing 101, a sliding unit 103 is mounted. The sliding unit 103 is connected to a robotic arm 104 for fetching and extracting the medicines from packaging kept in the chambers 102. The sliding unit 103 enables smooth and controlled linear movement along a fixed path for moving the robotic arm 104. It consists of a guideway, a slider, and a drive mechanism such as a linear motor. The guideway ensures stability and precision, while the drive mechanism converts rotational motion into linear motion. Bearings within the sliding unit 103 minimize friction, allowing for efficient and accurate movement. The robotic arm 104 consists of linked segments connected by joints, which are powered by motors to enable movement in all directions. The rotary joints of the arm 104 enable rotational motion around a fixed axis, while prismatic joints allow for linear, sliding movement. The arm 104 is activated by the microcontroller for fetching and extracting the medicines from packaging kept in the chambers 102.
[0026] For pushing of medications from packaging, an L-shaped telescopic link 105 which is having a pneumatic pin 107 at an end is attached with the sliding unit 103 by means of a ball and socket joint 106. The telescopic link 105 functions as an adjustable extension mechanism that enables controlled movement and positioning of the pneumatic pin 107 for pushing medications from the packaging. The telescopic link 105 consists of multiple sections that slide within each other, allowing smooth extension and retraction as needed. In operation, a pneumatic unit activates the telescopic link 105 to extend or contract. The pneumatic unit for extension and retraction operates using compressed air to drive a piston inside a cylinder. When air is supplied to one side of the piston, it creates pressure that pushes the piston rod outward, causing extension. To retract, air is supplied to the opposite side while the initial chamber is vented, pulling the piston rod back.
[0027] The ball and socket joint 106 provides multidirectional movement to the telescopic link 105. The ball and socket joint 106 enables precise rotational movement in multiple directions by integrating an electric motor with a ball-and-socket mechanism. The ball, typically attached to a shaft, fits into the socket, allowing it to rotate freely around several axes. The motor is responsible for rotating the ball within the socket, providing controlled movement along different planes. The pneumatic pin 107 operates by utilizing compressed air to engage or disengage a positioning mechanism. When activated, pressurized air is directed into a chamber, causing the pin 107 to extend into a designated slot. Releasing the air pressure retracts the pin 107, allowing movement. Hence, the telescopic link 105 having pneumatic pin 107 works by the means of the sliding unit 103 and ball and socket joint 106 moves to push the medications from the packaging.
[0028] Underneath each of the chambers 102 in the housing 101, a conveyor belt 108 is disposed for conveying medications dropped onto the belt 108 via an iris hole 109 in each of the chambers 102. The medications are transferred into a blending compartment 110 in the housing 101. The blending compartment 110 comprises of a gyratory crusher 111 for crushing the received medications. The conveyor belt 108 operates by continuously moving medications on the belt 108 to the blending compartment 110 using a motor-driven belt 108 looped around rollers. The belt 108 is made of a durable material that provides traction and support for the medications being transported. When the motor activates, it drives one of the rollers, causing the belt 108 to move in a controlled direction. The medications are dropped on the belt 108 through the iris hole 109. The iris hole 109 operates using an adjustable aperture mechanism that controls the size of the opening. It consists of multiple overlapping blades arranged in a circular pattern, which expand or contract to regulate the diameter of the hole 109.
[0029] Upon activation of the iris hole 109, the position of the blades is adjusted, allowing precise control over the medications passing through. The smooth and adjustable operation of the iris hole 109 ensures accurate regulation for passing the medications into the blending compartment 110. The gyratory crusher 111 in the blending compartment 110 crushes the received medications from the chambers 102. The crusher 111 operates by using a conical crushing head that gyrates within a fixed concave chamber. The medications are fed into the top of the crusher 111 and gradually moves downward due to gravity. As the crushing head oscillates within the chamber, it applies compressive force to the medications, breaking it into smaller pieces. The crushed material exits through an adjustable discharge opening at the bottom. The gyratory motion ensures continuous crushing action, providing high efficiency. So, the medications are crushed when passed into the blending compartment 110.
[0030] For storage of flavour additives and water, a plurality of tanks 112 is provided in the housing 101. The tanks 112 are connected to the blending compartment 110 by means of conduits 113. The flavour additives and water are used for adding flavours to the medication blended in the blending compartment 110 as per the user input. The conduit 113 functions as protective pathway for ensuring safe and efficient transmission of medications from the tanks 112 to the blending compartment 110. They are typically made of metal or plastic to shield the contents from external damage, moisture, or environmental hazards. The flavour additives and water are added to the crushed medications for reducing the bitterness and off-taste and making it flavourful.
[0031] With the blending compartment 110, a pipe 114 is attached. The pipe 114 is connected with an iris lid 115 provided at an outer surface of the housing 101 for dispensing the blended medication. The medications after getting blended with the flavour additives and water are transported by means of the pipe 114 which is connected to the iris lid 115 which is present on the cuboidal housing 101. The iris lid 115 operates using a series of overlapping, movable blades arranged in a circular pattern, which open and close to regulate the passage of medications. On activation, the position of the blades is adjusted, causing them to retract or converge. Their smooth, adjustable operation ensures efficiency, durability, and precise control over the transferring of the medications.
[0032] In the compartment 110, a sprayer 121 is provided that is connected with the tank 112 having water via a tube 122 configured with a pump 123, for pressure washing of the compartment 110. The sprayer 121 for pressure washing operates by drawing water from the connected tank 112 through the tube 122 using the pump 123 that pressurizes the water. When the sprayer 121 is activated, the pump 123 forces the high-pressure water through the tube 122 and out of the nozzle. The user controls the flow using a trigger mechanism on the sprayer 121. The high-pressure water effectively removes dirt and contaminants from the compartment 110.
[0033] On the housing 101, electromagnets 118 are provided and by means of these electromagnets 118, a cuboidal receptacle 116 is attached to the housing 101. The receptacle 116 has an iris opening 117 in alignment with the iris lid 115 for storage and carrying of the blended medication in the receptacle 116. The electromagnets 118 ensure a secure and stable connection without the need for mechanical fasteners. This mechanism provides a reliable, quick, and reversible attachment method. The iris opening 117 in the receptacle 116 works in the similar manner as the iris hole 109 explained above. The iris lid 115 and the iris opening 117 are aligned for passing the blended medication from the blending compartment 110 to the receptacle 116.
[0034] A user-interface is adapted to be installed with a computing unit to enable the computing unit to connect with a communication unit. The communication unit is linked with a microcontroller provided in the housing 101 to facilitate a user to input medication prescriptions to enable blending and dispensing of required dosages as per the prescription. The user interface allows the user to interact by inputting commands, such as medication prescriptions. The computing unit processes the data received from the user interface. It interprets the prescription details, verifies the required dosages, and ensures accurate execution of the blending and dispensing process. This computing unit acts as the control center, making logical decisions based on user input. The communication unit establishes a link between the computing unit and the microcontroller. It transmits processed data from the computing unit to the microcontroller, which then activates the necessary mechanisms for blending and dispensing medications. The communication unit ensures seamless data exchange, enabling precise and automated medication preparation. The user interface enables the user to input required flavourings with blended medication for minimizing the bitterness and off-taste.
[0035] For tracking of health parameters, a wearable band 119 is having a sensing unit 120 is adapted to be worn by the user. The sensing unit 120 comprises a temperature sensor, heart rate sensor and a blood pressure sensor for detecting the temperature, heart rate and blood pressure of the user respectively. The temperature sensor detects the temperature of the user by measuring the heat energy emitted from their body. When the sensor comes into contact with the skin, it converts the thermal energy into an electrical signal. This signal is processed and translated into a readable temperature value. Infrared temperature sensors detect emitted infrared radiation without direct contact. So, the temperature of the user is detected.
[0036] The heart rate sensor detects heart rate of the user by measuring the blood flow through the skin. It typically uses photo plethysmography (PPG), where an LED emits light onto the skin, and a photodetector measures the amount of light reflected or absorbed by blood vessels. As the heart pumps, blood flow varies, causing fluctuations in light absorption. The sensor processes these variations to calculate the heart rate in beats per minute (BPM). The data is then transmitted to the microcontroller for real-time monitoring. The blood pressure sensor measures the user's blood pressure by detecting the force of blood against artery walls. In the oscillometric method, an inflatable cuff wraps around the user's arm or wrist and is inflated to restrict blood flow. As the cuff deflates, a pressure sensor detects small oscillations in the arterial wall caused by blood flow. The microcontroller processes these oscillations to determine systolic and diastolic pressure readings.
[0037] As per the detected health parameters by means of the sensing unit 120, a specific blend of medications is suggested to the user via the user interface. Accordingly, the blend is prepared by actuation of the sliding unit 103, the conveyor belt 108 and the crusher 111 upon receiving consent from the user. With the microcontroller, a database is connected to log health parameters of the user, prescriptions of the user, and medications dispensed to the user, to maintain a medical history of the user. Further, the blends of medication are suggested based on the user’s history via the user interface.
[0038] Based on the user’s medical history, the suggestions of medication blends are generated by means of a suggestion module that is configured with the microcontroller. The suggestion module works by analyzing user input, data, or predefined parameters to generate relevant recommendations. It typically operates through an algorithm that processes collected information, identifies patterns, and compares them with stored data or preset criteria. Based on this analysis, the module generates personalized suggestions to assist the user in making informed decisions regarding the medication blends.
[0039] In each of the chambers 102 and tanks 112, a weight sensor is configured to detect a weight of the stored medication and flavour additive. The weight sensor detects weight by converting the applied force into an electrical signal. It typically uses a load cell, which consists of a strain gauge attached to a deformable material. When the stored medication and flavour additive is placed in contact to the sensor, the material bends slightly, causing a change in electrical resistance within the strain gauge. This resistance variation is converted into a measurable voltage signal, which is processed by the microcontroller to determine the weight. If the detected weight is below a threshold weight, the communication unit is actuated by the microcontroller to generate an audio warning regarding refilling the chamber 102 and tank 112.
[0040] With the microcontroller, a weather module is installed to fetch a weather forecast based on location of the user detected by a GPS (global positioning system) unit provided in the housing 101. The detected forecast is fed into the suggestion module to enable the generation of medication suggestions for safeguarding against the forecasted weather. The GPS unit detects the user's location by receiving signals from multiple satellites in Earth's orbit. Each satellite transmits a signal containing its position and the exact time the signal was sent. The GPS unit calculates the time delay between signal transmission and reception to determine the distance from each satellite. By triangulating data from at least four satellites, the GPS unit accurately computes the user's latitude, longitude, and altitude.
[0041] Upon detection of the user’s location, the weather module fetches the weather forecast on the user’s location. The weather module fetches the weather forecast for a location by accessing real-time meteorological data from online weather servers or sensors. After determining the user’s location using the GPS unit, it then sends a request to a weather API or database, retrieving data such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and precipitation chances. The received data is processed and displayed on a screen. The forecast is then fed into the suggestion module to enable the generation of medication suggestions for safeguarding against the forecasted weather.
[0042] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the cuboidal housing 101 having the plurality of chambers 102 within the housing 101 for storage of the plurality of medications. The sliding unit 103 installed at the upper inner portion of the housing 101 with the robotic arm 104 for fetching and extracting medicines from packaging kept in the chambers 102. The L-shaped telescopic link 105 is attached with the sliding unit 103 by means of the ball and socket joint 106 having the pneumatic pin 107 at the end for pushing of medications from packaging. The conveyor belt 108 for conveying medications dropped onto the belt 108 via the iris hole 109 in each of chambers 102 towards the blending compartment 110 in the housing 101 where the blending compartment 110 comprises the gyratory crusher 111 for crushing of received medications. The plurality of tanks 112 for storage of flavour additives and water, connected with blending compartment 110 via conduits 113 for adding flavours to the medication blended in the blending compartment 110 as per user input. The pipe 114 connected with the iris lid 115 provided at the outer surface of the housing 101 for dispensing the blended medication. The sprayer 121 is provided in the compartment 110 connected with the tank 112 having water via the tube 122 configured with the pump 123 for pressure washing of the compartment 110. The cuboidal receptacle 116 having the iris opening 117 adapted to be attached with electromagnets 118 provided on the housing 101 with the iris opening 117 in alignment with the iris lid 115 for storage and carrying of the blended medication in the receptacle 116. The user interface adapted to be installed with the computing unit to enable the computing unit to connect with the communication unit to facilitate the user to input medication prescriptions to enable blending and dispensing of required dosages as per the prescription.
[0043] In continuation, the user interface enables the user to input required flavourings with blended medication. The wearable band 119 having the sensing unit 120 for tracking of health parameters wherein as per the detected health parameters the specific blend of medications is suggested to the user via the user interface and accordingly the blend is prepared by actuation of the sliding unit 103, the conveyor belt 108 and the crusher 111 for preparing the blend upon receiving consent from the user. The sensing unit 120 comprises of the temperature sensor, heart rate sensor and the blood pressure sensor, for detecting temperature, heart rate and blood pressure, respectively, of the user. The database to log health parameters of the user, prescriptions of the user, and medications dispensed to the user, to maintain the medical history of the user, and suggest blends of medication based on the history, via the user interface. The suggestion module for generating suggestions of medication blends based on user’s medical history. The weight sensor to detect the weight of the stored medication and flavour additive to trigger the microcontroller to actuate the communication unit to generate the audio warning regarding refilling the chamber 102 and tank 112 if the detected weight is below the threshold weight. The weather module to fetch the weather forecast based on location of the user detected by the GPS (global positioning system) unit provided in the housing 101 and feed the forecast into the suggestion module to enable generation of medication suggestions for safeguarding against the forecasted weather.
[0044] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A medication dispensing device, comprising:
i) a cuboidal housing 101 having a plurality of chambers 102 within said housing 101 for storage of a plurality of medications;
ii) a sliding unit 103 installed at an upper inner portion of said housing 101, with a robotic arm 104 configured on said sliding unit 103, for fetching and extracting medicines from packaging kept in said chambers 102, wherein an L-shaped telescopic link 105 is attached with said sliding unit 103, by means of a ball and socket joint 106, having a pneumatic pin 107 at an end for pushing of medications from packaging;
iii) a conveyor belt 108 disposed underneath said each of said chambers 102, wherein said belt 108 is in said housing 101 for conveying medications dropped onto said belt 108, via an iris hole 109 in each of chambers 102, towards a blending compartment 110 in said housing 101, wherein said blending compartment 110 comprises a gyratory crusher 111 for crushing of received medications;
iv) a plurality of tanks 112 provided in said housing 101 for storage of flavour additives and water, which is connected with blending compartment 110 via conduits 113, for adding flavours to said medication blended in said blending compartment 110, as per user input;
v) a pipe 114 attached with said blending compartment 110, which is connected with an iris lid 115 provided at an outer surface of said housing 101 for dispensing said blended medication;
vi) a cuboidal receptacle 116 having a iris opening 117, which is adapted to be attached with electromagnets 118 provided on said housing 101, with said iris opening 117 in alignment with said iris lid 115, for storage and carrying of said blended medication in said receptacle 116; and
vii) a user interface which is adapted to be installed with a computing unit to enable said computing unit to connect with a communication unit linked with a microcontroller provided in said housing 101, to facilitate a user to input medication prescriptions to enable blending and dispensing of required dosages as per said prescription.
2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said user interface enables said user to input required flavourings with blended medication.
3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a wearable band 119 having a sensing unit 120, is adapted to be worn by said user for tracking of health parameters, wherein as per said detected health parameters, a specific blend of medications is suggested to said user via said user interface, and accordingly said blend is prepared by actuation of said sliding unit 103, said conveyor belt 108 and said crusher 111 for preparing said blend, upon receiving consent from said user.
4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sensing unit 120 comprises a temperature sensor, heart rate sensor and a blood pressure sensor, for detecting temperature, heart rate and blood pressure, respectively, of said user.
5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a database is connected with said microcontroller, to log health parameters of said user, prescriptions of said user, and medications dispensed to said user, to maintain a medical history of said user, and suggest blends of medication based on said history, via said user interface.
6) The device as claimed in claim 1, a suggestion module is configured with said microcontroller, generates suggestions of medication blends based on user’s medical history.
7) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a weight sensor is embedded in each of said chambers 102 and tanks 112 to detect a weight of said stored medication and flavour additive to trigger said microcontroller to actuate said communication unit to generate an audio warning regarding refilling said chamber 102 and tank 112 if said detected weight is below a threshold weight.
8) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a weather module is installed with said microcontroller to fetch a weather forecast, based on location of said user detected by a GPS (global positioning system) unit provided in said housing 101, and feed said forecast into said suggestion module, to enable generation of medication suggestions for safeguarding against said forecasted weather.
9) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a sprayer 121 is provided in said compartment 110, which is connected with said tank 112 having water via a tube 122 configured with a pump 123, for pressure washing of said compartment 11.
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