MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641002488 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Jan. 9, for 'medication adherence smart patch.'
Inventor(s) include Mrs. Linda Xavier; and Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on March 13, under issue no. 11/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Medication non-adherence remains a major barrier to effective treatment, often resulting in poor health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. The Medication Adherence Smart Patch is a lightweight, skin-friendly wearable device designed to address this challenge by integrating monitoring, reminders, and reporting into a single system. The patch employs embedded sensors and a controller module to track dosage timing and confirm adherence through user interaction or biochemical detection. Data are transmitted wirelessly to a mobile application or healthcare provider platform, enabling real-time monitoring and personalized feedback. Reminder features, such as gentle vibrations or visual cues, prompt patients to take medications on schedule, while a secure digital log supports self-management and clinical oversight. By merging. convenience with intelligent monitoring; the smart path reduces the likelihood of missed or incorrect doses, improves patient engagement, and enhances therapeutic outcomes across diverse hcalthcnre settings."
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