MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641004994 A) filed by The Principal, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, on Jan. 19, for 'smart pill dispenser.'

Inventor(s) include Dr. E. Emerson Nithiyaraj; Dr. A. Shenbagarajan; and Dr. Manoj Kumar G.

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: "In today's fast-paced lifestyle, medication non-adherence is a common issue, particularly among elderly individuals and patients with chronic illnesses who require regular and timely medication. Missing doses or taking medicines at improper intervals can lead to reduced t...