International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Smart Medicine Box Aniket Patil1, Vaishnavi Jadhav2, Madhukar Chavan3, Bharat Kulkarni4 1Student, 2Student, 3Professor, 4Professor
Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Dr. V.P.S.S.Ms Padmabhooshan Vasantraodada Patil Institute of Technology, Budhgaon, Sangli, Maharashtra 416304 India. ---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------Furthermore, the Smart Medicine Box goes beyond Abstract - In our families, many of our older relatives have
conventional pill organizers by incorporating advanced health monitoring capabilities. The box is equipped with sensors to measure blood pressure, pulse rate, and even conduct ECG tests. These features empower users to monitor their vital signs in the comfort of their own homes, eliminating the need for frequent hospital visits. The collected data is seamlessly transmitted to the Android application, which generates comprehensive reports and provides insights into the user's health trends over time.
diseases they all need to take multiple medicines a day with different timings and check their multiple health parameters multiple times in one month. They also missed medications during their multiple visits, and they all need to go to the hospital every time for a basic health checkup. And I see this problem, and if I look into it, I will discover that it is not limited to my situation it is present everywhere. This inspires us to begin work on the development of a smart medicine box. In this device, we will set reminders for medicines with the help of an Android application and IoT for those who forget to take medicine. Also, the device is used to check basic health parameters like pulse rate, blood pressure, the ECG of the body, and many other parameters that require checking multiple times.
The integration of medication reminders and vital sign monitoring within a single system offers numerous benefits for both patients and healthcare providers. Patients gain better control over their medication adherence and health monitoring, leading to improved treatment outcomes and a higher quality of life. Healthcare providers can access realtime data, enabling them to make more informed decisions during patient consultations and remotely monitor the progress of their patients.
Key Words:
health Checkup, Medicine Reminders, Android application, IoT, Pulse Rate, Blood Pressure, ECG
1. INTRODUCTION
2. METHODOLOGY
The Smart Medicine Box Project represents a ground breaking advancement in the field of healthcare technology, aimed at revolutionizing medication management and monitoring. This innovative system combines a smart medicine box with an Android application to provide users with a comprehensive solution for setting medication reminders and monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and ECG (electrocardiogram).
We have tried to build a prototype model of a smart medicine box in which we set reminders for medicines multiple times and monitor different health parameters like pulse rate, blood pressure, and ECG. Basically, the project is divided into two parts: the first part is which we set reminders for medicines multiple times and monitor different health parameters like pulse rate, blood pressure, and ECG. Basically, the project is divided into two parts: the first part is hardware, which includes sensors and controllers with rechargeable batteries as power supplies, and the second part is software, which is an Android application that helps set reminders for medicines and monitor sensor data.
The primary objective of the Smart Medicine Box Project is to address the challenges faced by individuals in adhering to their medication schedules and maintaining their overall health. With the increasing complexity of medication regimens and the rise in chronic conditions, it has become crucial to develop solutions that can simplify the process of medication management.
In hardware using the NodeMcu ESP8266, we connect with the Blynk IoT Cloud, and using the Blynk Android Application, users can set timers in the inputs for the NodeMcu digital pins for different timings of medicines that are present in different containers. Also, the MAX30100 sensor connects with the NodeMcu ESP8266, which helps monitor pulse rate and blood pressure, which are monitored on the Blynk app. Also, the AD3282 sensor connects with the NodeMcu ESP8266, which is used to make an ECG graph of the user’s heart, which is monitored on the Blynk app.
The Android application integrated with the Smart Medicine Box acts as a centralized control hub, allowing users to effortlessly set reminders for their medication intake. This ensures that doses are taken at the prescribed times, reducing the risk of missed or incorrect doses. The application also offers a user-friendly interface, enabling individuals to view their medication schedules, track adherence, and receive notifications for refills or prescription renewals.
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