ABS
Bottle cap: 4 3/4 x 2 x 2" (12 x 5
x 5 cm); night light: 4 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/8"
(12.5 x 9.5 x 6 cm)
Vitality, USA
Numerous studies tell us that patients
are often unreliable about taking medications,
both in clinical trials and in the
treatment of chronic illness. David
Rose has tackled this issue with
his GlowCap system, which employs both
reminders for the patient and communication
with pharmacies and doctors
to ensure that prescription medication
is taken properly. GlowCaps fit most
standard prescription bottles and, once
programmed, use light and sound to signal
when it is time to take a pill. The GlowCap
knows when the pill bottle has been
opened and keeps track of the bottle’s
status via a wireless network. If the
bottle is not opened at prescribed times,
the patient receives a reminder by phone.
GlowCaps also communicate with
pharmacies about medication refills
and send regular e-mail updates
to family, caregivers, or doctors.
