ABSTRACT
Objective To develop a new intelligent medicine chest to update medical prescription and select medicine automatically based on the patient's requirements.Methods Information interaction was realized with Bluetooth and the connection between Java-based Yiyi health management app and a PLC module of the chest,so that auto dressing,medicine sorting and distribution could be executed according to medical prescription.The medicine chest was composed of PLC,constant-speed motor,sheave,lead rail mechanism,guide slot for medicine distribution,base,stricking mechanism and pushpull electromagnet.Results The chest eliminated medicine abuse,missed use or excessire use of the elderly.Conclusion The chest gains advantages in structure and function,and thus is worthy promoting practically.