clipped from www.telegraph.co.ukNew 'intelligent pill' releases correct amount of medicine
An "intelligent pill" has been developed that, once swallowed, will release the correct amount of medicine according to what the body needs.
Dubbed the "iPill", it contains a microprocessor, battery, wireless radio, pump and a drug reservoir to release medication in a specific area in the body.
Designed by Philips, the Dutch electronics giant, the iPill capsule measures acidity with a sensor to determine its location in the gut, before releasing the drug.
clipped from www.youtube.com
clipped from www.research.philips.com
Philips Research - Technology Backgrounder
Philips’ intelligent pill technology
Philips Research’s intelligent pill (iPill) for electronically controlled drug delivery
The mechanical design of Philips Research’s intelligent pill (iPill). In the form of an 11 x 26 mm capsule, the iPill incorporates a microprocessor, battery, pH sensor, temperature sensor, RF wireless transceiver, fluid pump and drug reservoir.
 |
Related:
New 'intelligent pill' releases correct amount of medicine - Telegraph
Philips Research Technology Backgrounder - Philips’ intelligent pill technology
Philips' iPill Has CPU, Can Dispense Drugs - Lifestyle News - Digital Trends
'Intelligent pill' prototype delivers drugs where needed
Philips develops "intelligent pill" - Yahoo! News
