MUMBAI, India, Aug. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541083081 A) filed by Manipal Academy Of Higher Education on September 01, 2025, for A System And Method For Secure Iot-Enabled Medicine Dispensing And Inventory Management.
Inventors include Amreen Ayesha; and Nasurudeen Ahamed N.
The application for the patent was published on August 07, 2026, under issue no. 32/2026.
Abstract: The present invention discloses an automated medicine dispensing and management system for secure and efficient delivery of prescribed medicines in healthcare environments. The system includes a dispensing and storage unit with motorised trays, load sensors, multi-compartment racks, and temperature-controlled refrigeration for sensitive drugs. A user interaction unit integrates a touchscreen, QR code scanner, RFID reader, and biometric module for patient authentication, while security is enhanced through tamper-detection locks and CCTV monitoring. Connectivity is provided by IoT-enabled sensors, wireless modules, and UPS backup. A plurality of modules enable inventory tracking, prescription validation via hospital EMR integration, digital and insurance-based payment processing, and IoT monitoring for environmental control and predictive analytics. An output unit provides printed or digital receipts, dosage guidance, and user notifications, while cloud connectivity supports real-time dashboards and predictive restocking. The invention ensures accurate, secure, and compliant dispensing of medicines, enhancing hospital efficiency and patient safety. FIG.3A
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