# Dosage-Tracking Medication Containers The 'CYCO' Smart Pillbox Reminds Users to Take Medicine By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyco References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/smart-dual-sensor-pillbox/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1879657926/cyco-smart-pillbox-taking-your-medication-just-got?utm_source=Gadget%20Flow&utm_medium=Gadget%20Flow&utm_campaign=Gadget%20Flow&utm_content=Gadget%20Flow) The 'CYCO' smart pillbox is an automated piece of healthcare equipment that will enable those who take medications on a daily basis to never miss a dose or forget if they've taken it already. The device can be set up with automated scheduling to provide dosage indicators to patients, while also allowing healthcare professionals or loved ones to keep track of their schedule. The sensors within the device eliminate the occurrence of [dosage mistakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadpack-dropify-bottle) to ensure patients are taking their medication correctly to keep them as healthy as possible. The 'CYCO' smart pillbox boasts [seven compartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modobloom-pill-organizer) and can be set up by caregivers or patients to ensure they are always prepared for extended periods when they will be taking care of themselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Medication Containers:** Automated pillboxes are improving medication adherence and reducing dosage errors. - **Internet of Things Healthcare:** Connected healthcare devices are making healthcare more accessible and improving patient outcomes. - **Digital Healthcare Monitoring:** Technology enables remote healthcare monitoring to increase convenience and reduce costs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pharmaceuticals:** Smart medication containers create new opportunities for pharmaceutical companies to innovate and improve medication adherence. - **Healthcare Technology:** The CYCO smart pillbox highlights the opportunities for healthcare technology companies to develop innovative solutions for medication management. - **Aging Population Care:** As the aging population continues to grow, there is a significant opportunity for healthcare providers to use digital healthcare solutions like the CYCO pillbox to improve quality of care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medication-Holding Bedside Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-pill-organizer.md) - [Friendly Medication Dispenser Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mymemo-pill-dispenser.md) - [Creative Medication Reminders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medication-reminders.md) - [Medication Organizer Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medication-clock.md) - [Connected Medication Reminder Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ownum-pod.md) - [Wall-Mounted Medication Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadence-medication-dispenser.md) - [Dosage-Managing Medicine Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medeasy.md) - [Connected Medication Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-health-manager.md) - [Integrated Smartwatch Pillbox Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-pillbox.md)