Medicine and Femmecare Sanitary Napkins Vending Machine

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 01 | Page :
    By

    Harshavardhan S,

  • Manjunath M Chindi,

  • Gayithri G R,

  • J Sharon Christina,

  1. Student, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  2. Student, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  3. Student, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  4. Student, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Abstract

Access to affordable sanitary napkins and essential medicines in rural areas of India remains a significant challenge. This paper presents an innovative vending machine designed for rural areas to provide essential sanitary napkins and medicines, aiming to enhance public health and welfare. The vending machine addresses menstrual hygiene by offering free sanitary napkins to registered women via a unique QR code system, leveraging Raspberry Pi technology and a Pi camera. For those without QR codes, sanitary napkins can be accessed through convenient payment methods. The machine also dispenses medicines for common ailments, available to all users through coin or online payments. It features a 7-inch LCD touch display for intuitive operation and integrates both coin mechanisms and digital payment options. Furthermore, it includes a specialized disposal compartment for used sanitary napkins, equipped with a Peltier device and electromagnetic lock. This disposal system is restricted to authorized personnel, ensuring safe and controlled disposal. This paper details the setup and functionality of the machine, including the integration of hardware and software components such as the Raspberry Pi, Pi camera, and payment systems. The potential of this vending machine to improve healthcare access in rural areas is discussed, with a focus on promoting hygiene and health awareness, particularly among women. The socio-economic impact, challenges faced, and outcomes achieved are explored, highlighting the transformative potential of this innovation in promoting health equity in rural regions. The findings underscore the feasibility and effectiveness of using Raspberry Pi-based technology and QR codes to enhance healthcare accessibility.

Keywords: Menstrual hygiene, sanitary napkins, disposal Raspberry Pi, QR Code, vending machine, LCD touch display.

[This article belongs to Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices ]

How to cite this article:
Harshavardhan S, Manjunath M Chindi, Gayithri G R, J Sharon Christina. Medicine and Femmecare Sanitary Napkins Vending Machine. Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices. 2025; 12(01):-.
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Harshavardhan S, Manjunath M Chindi, Gayithri G R, J Sharon Christina. Medicine and Femmecare Sanitary Napkins Vending Machine. Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices. 2025; 12(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jomsd/article=2025/view=197528


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Volume 12
Issue 01
Received 15/01/2025
Accepted 31/01/2025
Published 08/02/2025
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