Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a network-enabled lockbox for securely dispensing a substance includes a wireless communication device, one or more sensors, and a rotating carousel containing one or more doses of the controlled substance. The carousel provides a dose of the substance during a preconfigured period of time. The one or more sensors detect one or more alert conditions. The wireless communications wirelessly communicate information between the network-enabled lockbox and a remote server. For example, the network-enabled lockbox for securely dispensing a substance includes an outer compartment, an interior frame inserted into the compartment and secured to the compartment, a top plate, a worm drive, an electric motor connected to the worm drive, control electronics for controlling the motor, a carousel connected to the worm drive, a plurality of sensors, and a communications subsystem for communicating data to a backend server.

Abstract: The presently disclosed device includes a plurality of vials each bearing a unique identifier and in discrete locations in the device. An alignment assembly aligns one of the discrete locations with an access point for dispensing one of the vials. Computer executable instructions select a vial to be dispensed and store inventory information of the vials. The inventory information associates the unique identifiers with a status for each the plurality of vials indicating whether a vial is: loaded, dispensed, returned, or remaining undispensed in the device. The computer executable instructions also deactivate dispensing of the vials from the device based on at least one signal received from at least one environmental sensor configured to detect one of: location, temperature, humidity, vibration, shock, blood alcohol content (BAC), and light intrusion. A deactivation assembly deactivates dispensing of the vials based on the instructions.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a device includes a plurality of vials each bearing a unique identifier and in discrete locations in the device and an alignment assembly for aligning one of the discrete locations with an access point for dispensing one of the plurality of vials. Computer instructions select a vial of the plurality of vials to be dispensed and inventory information of the plurality of vials is stored, including unique identifiers and a status for each vial. Instructions can deactivate dispensing of the vials based on a signal from an environmental sensor. A deactivation assembly deactivates dispensing of the vials based on the instructions.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a device includes a plurality of vials each bearing a unique identifier and in discrete locations in the device and an alignment assembly for aligning one of the discrete locations with an access point for dispensing one of the plurality of vials. Computer instructions select a vial of the plurality of vials to be dispensed and inventory information of the plurality of vials is stored, including unique identifiers and a status for each vial. Instructions can deactivate dispensing of the vials based on a signal from an environmental sensor. A deactivation assembly deactivates dispensing of the vials based on the instructions.

Abstract: A device includes a reservoir for holding an article that has thereon and a dispenser for dispensing the articles from the reservoir. A deactivation mechanism may deactivate medicament held within the reservoir.

Abstract: A method is provided. The method includes providing an authentication code onto a reference article associated with a person, determining a signature associated with the authentication code, imaging a candidate article to determine an image signature, and comparing the associated signature with the image signature to determine whether the candidate article is the reference article. A related system and imaging device are also provided.