AT&T offers Internet connection for your pill bottle

January 4, 2011

AT&T and Vitality Inc. announced Tuesday at CES that they have teamed up on a new technology that helps patients take their medications regularly by sending reminder calls, weekly e-mail reports and monthly updates to patients and caregivers.

The technology, dubbed Vitality GlowCaps, makes everyday pill bottles "smart." It fits on standard prescription bottles and uses light and sound reminders to alert people when they should take their medication.

If patients still don’t notice, the warning can be followed by a phone call or text message so they don't miss a dose. story/image