A medication dispensing system is disclosed, having an interactive vial having a controllable lock for containing medications prescribed for a patient; a processor contained in the vial; a computer program stored in a computer readable medium the computer program comprising instructions for execution by the processor, the computer program comprising: instructions to read patient data for the patient from a data base stored in the computer readable medium; instructions to authorized dispensing of the medication from the vial; and instructions to upon reading an authorization value of YES, unlock the vial to allow access to the medication from the vial. A method for using the system is disclosed.

A wireless monitoring device configured to monitor for triggering of a pest or animal trap with which the device is associated is disclosed. The device may be configured to detect either (or both): (1) the motion of the trap when triggered/actuated; and (2) the motion of a trapped organism. The device may be configured to transmit, in response to detecting the motion, a radio frequency (RF) signal including data pertaining to the status of the trap, allowing for easy determination of whether the trap is in an armed or triggered state. The RF signal may be received by any wireless infrastructure, such as a gateway or computing device (or other reader), within range, and information from the RF signal may be delivered through the internet/cloud to a server database. Information stored at the server database may be accessed to monitor and track trap status and control overall system operation.

A medicine bottle timer lid. The medicine bottle timer lid includes a housing removably securable to a medicine bottle having a display operably connected to a timer. The housing further includes a battery and a sensor disposed therein. The sensor is configured to detect the position of the housing with respect to the medicine bottle. The timer is configured to begin counting when the housing is secured to the medicine bottle, and the display shows the amount of time that has elapsed since the housing was secured to the medicine bottle. The timer is further configured to reset upon removal of the housing from the medicine bottle. The medicine bottle timer lid allows individuals to automatically keep track of their medication.

An asset tag apparatus and methods of monitoring assets with an asset tag are provided. The asset tag apparatus includes a housing and a wireless transmitter located within the housing. A processor is located within the housing, wherein the processor is in communication with the wireless transmitter. An accelerometer is positioned within the housing, wherein the accelerometer is in communication with the processor, wherein a wake-up signal is transmitted from the accelerometer to the processor in response to an activation of the accelerometer, and wherein the wireless transmitter transmits a signal externally from the housing in response to the wake-up signal received by the processor.

The Rx Secure medication dispenser is the only product of its kind that features an integrated alarm system which will automatically emit an audible sound along with flashing lights in attempt to notify the user of medication that needs to be taken; any attempts to tamper with or open the device will result in an alert that will be provided to their doctor or caregiver immediately. The Rx Secure is uniquely designed to be manufactured with Plexiglas and metal materials for maximum durability and is intended to be available with a battery back-up as an added safeguard to provide optimal security and to prevent abuse.

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a device, which can comprise a pill reservoir, a first layer, and a chamber. The first layer comprises an inclined entry passage open to the pill reservoir and an exit passage open to a dispense passage. A portion of the chamber layer can travel linearly in close communication within a tubular shaped portion of the first layer.

An asset tag apparatus and methods of monitoring assets with an asset tag are provided. The asset tag apparatus includes a housing and a wireless transmitter located within the housing. A processor is located within the housing, wherein the processor is in communication with the wireless transmitter. An accelerometer is positioned within the housing, wherein the accelerometer is in communication with the processor, wherein a wake-up signal is transmitted from the accelerometer to the processor in response to an activation of the accelerometer, and wherein the wireless transmitter transmits a signal externally from the housing in response to the wake-up signal received by the processor.

Disclosed is a device for reminding a user to drink from a container. The device may be attached to either the cap of the container or may be assembled inside the cap of the container. The device includes a housing, a battery, a printed circuit board, a battery holder, a button, an upper cover, a controller for storing a reference time, a reference timeout value and generating reminding signals, at least one output unit connected to the printed circuit board to produce output signals on receiving reminding signals from the controller, a tap button placed in the indent to meet the button on receiving tap from the user. Further, the controller stores the reference time on receiving the tap from the user and generates reminding signals for the user to drink from the container when the user fails to either tap the button again or remove the button from the spout in duration of the stored reference timeout value from the reference time.

A medication container system, device, and related methods are disclosed for time controlled and secure dispensing of medicine, such as pills, to a patient. The disclosed systems, devices and methods include a plurality of vertically stack of disks which engage adjacent disks in a rotational manner and are housed within a secure container. The disks are configured so that as they rotate they release the doses (e.g. pills) that they hold to a release portion of the device. The disclosed systems, devices and methods provide a number of advantages over previously-known or available devices and methods.

A portable pill/tablet/capsule dispensing device. The device's purpose is to enhance the doctor/patient relationship by providing patient doses of medication as prescribed by physician. Since medications are consumed outside of the supervision of the prescribing entity, this device helps to affirm to the prescriber that medications are taken by the patient as prescribed, thus minimizing the potential for medical abuse. The device's body has 2 clam shell halves, ultrasonically welded together and therefore the contents inside the device are not accessible by the patient without proper authorization. The device uses a variety of disposable magazines, prefilled with medications to load into the device by an authorized medication provider. Medications within the device are regulated by a computer program which allows for variable time dosing of medication types according to the patient's needs. Attempts to access medication outside the allowed time intervals are denied and logged for later downloading into the patients file for review.