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Our project is designed to get the medical help that they need - from anywhere, anytime. We use google maps API in addition navigator.geolocation to find nearest pharmacies and health centers. Additionally, we allow the users to select medications based upon symptoms they are having.
Table of Contents
Overview
Tools
- Firebase (Prototyping)
- Node.js (Backend Services)
Front-End
Website
Tree Structure of Website
Here is a general overview on the structure of the site.
Home page
- Dispenser Device Web UI
- Pharma Search
- Symptom Search
* Nice to Have *
- About
- Contact
- Login
- Device Pairing or Registration
- Past Symptoms
- Bookmarked pharmacy and medicince pair
Core Components of the Website
Pharma Search
- Uses Google Maps to find pharmacies in the local area that provide the medicine requested.
- Showcase the most affordable options. (Nice to have)
Symptom Search
- Uses Algolia to search our database for medicine that will help relieve symptoms a user is suffering from in order of relevance.
Dispenser Device Web UI
- Users can pair their online account with the Raspberry Pi device that emulates the basic functions of the medicine dispenser by indicating different states via light sensors.
Back End
API
Algolia
- Queries database for medicine that relieves symptoms.
Google Maps
- Show locations of pharmacies and general stores where medicine may be purchased to relieve symptoms.

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