Abstract: A method of installing and removing a rotation mechanism within a plurality of pill dispensing assemblies, the method including installing the rotation mechanism in a first pill dispensing assembly of the plurality of pill dispensing assemblies, removing the rotation mechanism from the first pill dispensing assembly, and installing the rotation mechanism in a second pill dispensing assembly of the plurality of pill dispensing assemblies.

Abstract: A dispensing assembly, including a case including at least one aperture, a drive gear operatively arranged to engage the case, a tablet disc rotatably arranged in the case and including a plurality of compartments, and an electronics assembly, including a motor engaged with the drive gear, and a housing operatively arranged to engage the tablet disc, wherein the motor is arranged to rotate the electronics assembly and the tablet disc with respect to the case to align the plurality of compartments with the at least one aperture.

Abstract: A tablet and capsule dispensing assembly, comprising a case including an inner circumferential surface having a first plurality of teeth a tablet disc having a plurality of tablets disposed circumferentially thereon, the tablet disc arranged to rotate within the case, and a lock arranged to engage with the first plurality of teeth to prevent rotation of the tablet disc in a first rotational direction during a first predetermined time interval.

Abstract: A dispensing assembly which includes a case having a superior component and inferior component, the superior component and inferior component operatively arranged to form a first cavity therebetween. A tablet disc is arranged within the first cavity having a plurality of tablets disposed about a circumference of the tablet disc, where the tablet disc is arranged to rotate about a central axis and within the case. The assembly further includes a lock to prevent rotation of the tablet disc in a first rotational direction during a first predetermined time interval. The lock includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a display and a first circuit connected to the display. The second component includes an actuator, a catch, a plurality of teeth on an outer circumferential surface of the second component, and a ratchet operatively arranged to engage with the plurality of teeth and the case.