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Automatic medication dispenser for the Elderly.
Team: kaitoon
Project Details
Project Description: Source and Importance
Currently, Thailand is gradually transitioning into an aging society, leading to a continuous increase in the elderly population.Elderly people often need to take multiple medications regularly, but several issues arise, such as: Forgetting to take medications Taking the wrong dosage or at the wrong time Over-reliance on caregivers This system was developed to assist elderly individuals in taking their medications correctly and on time.
Objective
To create a medication dispenser for the elderly that works by scanning their face, providing reminders for on-time medication intake, and reducing the risks associated with forgetting or taking the wrong medication
Working Principle.
The medication dispenser for the elderly operates automatically by scanning their face through a reminder system and dispensing the medication according to the scheduled time. The working principles are as follows : Set medication time The set time is recorded in the system’s memory.Notify the elderly when it’s time to take medication. The system will send a reminder signal via sound, light, or vibration. Scan the face to dispense medication to the correct person. The elderly person stands in front of the scanner to receive medication corresponding to the person’s record. Confirm medication intake An infrared sensor detects whether the medication has been taken. If not, it will send another reminder within 10 minutes. In case of a medical emergency during the day, such as a headache, you can receive medicine by making a hand gesture. If you raise your hand with five fingers extended, the medicine will drop down for you to take.
