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SMART PILL BOX
PROJECT BRIEF
The Chronex Smart Pillbox is a compact, automated pill dispenser that simplifies medication management. It holds up to eight medications, scans QR codes or barcodes for dosage guidance, and connects to a secure cloud database for accurate recommendations. Ideal for both prescription and over-the-counter use.
SKILLS
Concept Development, Ethical Design, Product Design Research, Sketches, 3D Modeling, Rendering, Animation.
TOOLS
Solidworks, Keyshot, Photoshop, Illustrator.
DATA & FACTS
About 50% of prescribed medications for chronic diseases are Not taken as directed.
In the USA, around125,000 Deaths were caused by Non-adherence annually.
It enerates up to $300 Billion in extra healthcare costs, covering emergency visits and hospitalizations.
Common reasons for missed medications include Forgetfulness, the Uncertainty about medication’s effectiveness, or Fear of side effects.
Studies show that improving medication adherence can significantly enhance quality of life, especially for chronic disease patients.
PROBLEM & SOLUTION
PROBLEMS WITH TAKING MEDICATION REGULARLY:
Users lack confidence in managing prescriptions and are uncertain about dosages.
Users often forget to take medicine or are afraid of unknown medications.
Medical resources are limited and it is difficult to solve user problems.
SOLUTION:
Users lack confidence in managing prescriptions and are uncertain about dosages.
For medications, users often forget to take them or are afraid of unknown medications.
Medical resources are limited and it is difficult to solve user problems.
STEPS OF USING CHRONIX
PRESCRIPTION USERS
OVER-THE-COUNTER USERS
1
GET PERSCRIPTION & MEDICATION
Receive your prescription and medication from healthcare provider. It can be any Institution that has partnership with Cronix.
PURCHASE MEDICATION
Buy the medicines yourself if you want to manage your own medication schedule.
PRESCRIPTION USERS
2
OVER-THE-COUNTER USERS
SCAN QR CODE (PERSCRIPTION)
Use the Chronix smart pillbox to scan the QR code on your prescription.
SCAN MEDICATION BARCODE
Use the Chronix smart pillbox to scan the barcode on the medication package.
PRESCRIPTION USERS
3
OVER-THE-COUNTER USERS
DOCTOR-PRESCRIBED DOSE
The pillbox will automatically recognize the doctor-prescribed dosage in the QR code and set it for you, ensuring safe and accurate medication management.
RECOMMENDED DOSE
The pillbox will automatically recognize the barcode on the medication package. Chronix will search the cloud for detailed information about the drug and recommend several common dosing plans. You can also customize your plan.
4
YOUR MEDICATION PLAN HAS BEEN ARRANGED
After place the pills or capsule into the pill box, Chronix will help you take your medication regularly, and develop good habits.
CORE FEATURES
PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS
You can receive a prescription from the healthcare provider that can print a unique QR code on it. This QR code includes essential details, such as basic user imformation, dosage, frequency, and duration. And can be scaned by the Chronix.
CLOUD SURVICE TO SCAN THE MEDICATION
Chronix's cloud service will obtain specific information about the scan result, including dosage and size, to help the pill box process the medicine.
EMERGENCY MEDICAITON STORAGE AND ALERT
Chronix enable users to storage emergency medication that they want. You can press the red button on the side to open the Emergency Menu and get them. Chronix also offers an Alert Feature that can notify emergency services if necessary.
PRODUCT DETAILS
2D IMAGE SCANNER
EFFICIENT SCANNING
The 2d image scanner can scan QR codes and barcodes efficiently and with high accuracy.
DISPENSING BUTTON
REGULAR REMINDING
When approaching the medication cycle set according to the user's schedule, the system will prompt that it is time to take the medicine and the dispensing button will flash.
MEDICATION INLET
After confirming the medicine to be put in, the hatch will open and the user can put the medicine into the Chronix smart pill box.
DISPENSINGE OUTLET
Medication is dispensed from here and can be taken from the tray below. The tray is made of high-quality metal and is designed to support durability and hygiene. The metal surface has inherent antimicrobial properties, which helps reduce the presence of bacteria and maintain a sanitary environment for medications.
MISSED DOSE ALERT
GENTLE REMINDER
If a dose is missed, the smart pillbox will gently remind the user with a subtle chime. Additionally, a deeper light will flash to draw the user's attention to the pillbox, and the display will change to show a "missed dose" notification.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
EASY INSPECTION
When the machine breaks down or needs cleaning, it can be opened through the cover at the back.
TECHNICAL IMPLIMENTATION
STORAGE & DISPENSE
PLACEMENT
There are 8 dispensers in total, can contain 8 different types of medicine. The medicine feeding port and the storage are connected by chute.
ROTOR ARMS
Push the pills(Capsules) to spin.
PILL STORAGE
Where to storage the pills(capsules) in the pill box.
MOTOR #1
Drive the dispenser to rotate, and adjust
angle for different type of medication.
MOTOR #2
ROTOR ARMS ANGLE CONTROL
The angle of the rotor arms can be changed by a motor. Different angles correspond to different drugs to ensure that only one tablet (capsule) enters one grid at one time.
ROTARY DISPENSING
The rotor arms rotate at a certain frequency, driving the pills(capsule) from the storage into the dispensing port.
COOLING
MICRO COOLER
A compact device designed for precise cooling in small spaces, using technologies of thermoelectric cooling (Peltier), to maintain proper tempurature inside the pill box.
DEHUMIDIFICATION
REGENERATIVE DESICCANT
A reusable material that absorbs moisture from the air and can be restored through heating or drying, adjusting humidity in the pill box.
GALLERY
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