Reminder to take medicine at the right time

Assistive device reminds user to take his medicine on time
Programmable unit
Programmable unit

A programmable electric unit (made in-house) is connected to a solenoid switch. The switch sits on the kitchen drawer where the medicine dosette is stored. The unit is programmed to flash when it is time for the user to take medicine. When the user opens the kitchen drawer to get the dosette the unit stops flashing. The unit is located under the edge of the upper cabinet so it is easy to see.

Users comments
The unit can be programmed to indicate how often and when to remind the user to take the medicine.

Made by
User’s brother (electrician)

Paid for by
The user

Whose idea
The user and his brother

Solenoid switch on kitchen drawer
Solenoid switch on kitchen drawer
Programmable unit (close-up)
Programmable unit (close-up)

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Author: Ragge

Ragge bor ihop med hustru i en villa. Han sysselsätter sig med att utveckla idéer som underlättar vardagen för honom och andra, inget betalt arbete. Han skadade sig 1973 och har en hög tetraplegi. Han har delvis armfunktion i båda armar men använder i stort sätt enbart höger armen som han kan styra bättre. Med vänster armen håller han i sig för att hålla balansen. Han har hemtjänst 27 timmar i veckan. Avliden 2016.

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