System and method for the verification of medication

[0026] Various embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, specific details such as detailed configurations and components are provided is only for assisting the overall understanding of these embodiments of the present invention. Accordingly, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Further, in order to clear and concise, a description of the well-known functions and configurations is omitted.

[0027] Figure 1 to 5 An exemplary system in accordance with the present invention is illustrated. Drugs 12 such as pills, pills, capsules, etc. are marked with code 24. Code 24 can be a one-dimensional code, such as UPC, Ean, code 39, code 128, ITF, code 93, Kudabar, GS1 data bar code (DATABAR), MSI Pulai, etc.. Alternatively, code 24 can be a two-dimensional code, such as a fast response (hereinafter referred to as "QR") code, data matrix code, PDS417, Aztec, etc. figure 2 with image 3 A detailed view of the example drug 12 that is marked using the sample code 24 is illustrated.

[0028] The QR code is well known in the art. For the sake of complete, this paper provides a brief description, but is not intended to limit. The QR code is an optical machine readable label that includes encoding information about the attached object. QR code is, for example, but is not limited to, composed of three alignment targets and a series of black modules (usually square tags), which are arranged in a square mesh on a white background, and can be read by imaging devices such as cameras. Pick. Some black modules in the black module are for formatted information, and the rest is generally targeted for the underlying data, the underlying data can be any type of information. The image typically performs processing using the Reed-Solomon error correction until the image can be appropriately interpreted. The required data is then extracted from the mode existing in both the horizontal component of the image and the vertical component, and although other forms are possible, they are usually interpreted in the form of numbers, alphanumeric, byte / binary, and Chinese characters.

[0029] In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, code 24 includes encoded data for translating at least a portion of code 24 into a sequence number. Although any number of numbers can be considered, the serial number can be 10 to 12 numbers, and may include letters, numbers, other symbols, or some combination thereof. In other exemplary embodiments of the invention, code 24 can be any number of non-encoded letters and / or numbers (ie, printed letters and / or number lists). In essence, in this embodiment, code 24 is a serial number. Code 24 or the translated embedded serial number can include a batch number or batch number. For example, but not limited to, code 24 can be translated into a serial number, a batch number, and a batch number. In other exemplary embodiments, at least a portion of the embedded serial number can be a batch number and a batch number. Code 24 can also include other embedded information, such as, but not limited to, manufacturing date, manufacturer name, or identification information, content of drug 12, or any other information about drug 12 and it. The serial number can be determined by any known or future standardization system. The serial number may include any number of encoding portions or uncoded portions, which are intended to communicate information about the drug 12.

[0030] Code 24 can be placed on drug 12 by any known method during manufacturing. Alternatively, code 24 can be placed on drug 12 at a later stage. Several methods and systems for using the information imprint drug 12 are known in the art. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a system and method is used in sufficient resolution printing code 24, which can be read from a relatively low resolution, such as, but is not limited to, smartphone or other mobile devices. The camera. The ink for printing code 24 can be any ink for human consumption, such as, but not limited to, ink approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The surface of the drug 12 may include a coating or surface texture suitable for ink attachment.

[0031] The drug 12 in which code 24 is printed can then be placed in the storage container 14. The storage container 14 can be any container for storing drug 12. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, storage container 14 can be a prescription bottle. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, only drugs 12 from the same batch or batch (make it comprises the same code 24) can be placed in a single storage container 14. In other words, drug 12 that "split batch" or "split batch" may require a separate storage of container 14. This simplifies the printing process so that there is no need to mark the unique code on each drug 12.

[0032] Figure 4 A detailed view of the storage container 14 is illustrated. The storage container 14 may also include a label having a patient and prescription information 28. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, storage container 14 further includes a corresponding code 26. Corresponding encoding 26 (such as encoding 24) can be a one-dimensional encoding, two-dimensional coding, and the like. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, code 24 matches the corresponding code 26, the same or otherwise associated. It is worth noting that the corresponding code 26 is optional and may not be necessary for the exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

[0033] Code 24 and corresponding code 26 can be configured to be read and explained by the reader device 16. The reader device 16 can be mobile devices such as smartphones, cameras, tablets, laptops, etc. The reader device 16 can also be a dedicated scan device or attachment for a mobile device, such as a code reading device, a scanner, a terminal, or any other fixation that is configured to read and explain the one-dimensional code and 2D code 24. Or mobile devices or accessories. The reader device 16 can be configured to read and interpret code 24 and corresponding code 26, input and receive additional information, display encoding information, and input, receive, and display matching information. In an exemplary embodiment, the encoding information is at least a serial number including a batch number or a batch number, and the matching information is a message displaying "match" or "mismatch".

[0034] As explained in more detail, law enforcement officials can use the systems and methods described herein to determine whether the person carrying or use the drug 12. This information can be used to make a decision on whether or not to seek further investigation, continue to detain the person, search for the person, its housing, vehicle, personal items, or arrest. Alternatively, other applications can be envisaged, including quality control, preventing drug interactions, and desire to verify any other applications of prescription drugs. Imagine any purpose or application.

[0035] like figure 1 The reader device 16 can communicate with the first server 18 via a communication network 20 such as the Internet. The first server 18 can also communicate with the prescription database 22 via the communication network 20. Prescription database 22 can be part of a prescribed database program of state or federal control, such as, but not limited to PDMP. The prescription database 22 can be a single database or a plurality of databases that are linked and can be queried together. This may include, but is not limited to, national prescription database networks or national prescription databases.

[0036] The first server 18 can receive serial numbers and other information from the reader device 16 and send a query to the prescription database 22 to compare the serial number and other information with the patient registration information. This query can be an automatic request for information from the prescription database 22. As described in more detail herein, the first server 18 can also determine which prescription database 22 to be queried.

[0037] In other exemplary embodiments of the present invention, only the prescription database 22 in the user or the state of the state can be queried. In yet another exemplary embodiment, the prescription database 22 of the state and adjacent state where the user is located or the employed state is located. Imagine any number of stateful prescription database 22 for any number of states in any combination. The prescription database 22 to be queried may be pre-determined, and thus the first server 18 can act as a communication relay between the reader device 16 and the prescription database 22.

[0038] The prescription database 22 can perform an automatic query and determine the patient information associated with the serial number. Patient information can include, but is not limited to, patient's name, address, body description, prescription information, photographs, etc. The patient information can then be transmitted back to the first server 18 and transmits back to the reader device 16.

[0039] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the reader device 16 can also be configured to receive and transmit other inputs including, but not limited to, the name, the state, the prescription filled in, the specific database to be queried, date of birth, And other identity information. This information can also be transmitted to the first server 18 via the communication network 20. The first server 18 can only check if the patient information is matched to the name information transmitted by the reader device 16. Then, the first server 18 can transmit the matching information back to the reader device 16 for display.

[0040] In other exemplary embodiments, the name and serial number information can be transferred to the prescription database 22, wherein the prescription database 22 determines whether the information matches and the matching information is successively retracted. In yet another exemplary embodiment, the prescription database 22 can transmit corresponding patient information to the first server 18 and the information can be relayed to the reader device 16 and the reader device 16 can determine if there is a match and display matching information. . In any case, the reader device 16 can be configured to display the matching information to the user, which includes a matching.

[0041] In other exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the serial number may transmit only to the prescription database 22, and the prescription database 22 can return to the reader device 16 associated with the sequence number, so that the user can make a match determination.

[0042] In still other exemplary embodiments of the invention, the reader device 16 can read code 24 and corresponding code 26, and display matching information. Alternatively, the reader device 16 can read code 24 and corresponding code 26, and display the serial number for comparison.

[0043] Image 6 An exemplary method in accordance with the present invention is illustrated. In step 110, code 24 can be placed on drug 12. Code 24 can be placed by printing or any other known method for labeled drug 12. Programming can be done in manufacturing facilities, packaging facilities, dispensing pharmacies, separate printing facilities, or any otherwhere before the drug 12 is assigned to the person. In step 112, the corresponding code 26 is placed on the storage container 14. Also, the corresponding code 26 can be placed by printing or using any other known method for labeled the storage container 14. Finally, in step 114, the code 24 and the corresponding code 26 can be associated with the patient information and link them, and stored in the prescription database 22.

[0044] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when ordering or filling in the prescription, the information can be collected, and link it to the patient or otherwise be associated with the patient, and can be used by a doctor, pharmacist, or other medical profession. It is associated and allowed to be placed in the prescription database 22. Patient information can be manually entered into the computer system. For example, but not limited to, this can be done for a new patient or when the patient information is updated. In other exemplary embodiments, patient information can be automatically entered from a doctor, pharmacist or other medical professionals. For example, but is not limited to, this can be done for existing patients by automatically populating the form or uploading information from medical professionals. The steps listed are merely exemplary and can be performed in any order. Additionally, various steps can be repeated or omitted.

[0045] Figure 7The exemplary method for verifying the correct holding of the drug is illustrated. In step 210, the reader device 16 can be used to scan the code 24 on the drug 12. In step 212, information from code 24 may be transmitted to the first server 18 via the communication network 20. In step 214, the first server 18 can determine which prescription database 22 to query, and query the appropriate prescription database 22 in step 216. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the prescription database 22 is a state-controlled PDMP, so the first server 18 can determine which state's prescription database 22. This can be accomplished by transmitting additional information from the reader device 16 from the reader device 16 to the first server 18. This information can include a user based on the person's license information, regarding the position of the personnel, the position of the prescription physician, or the position of the pharmacy.

[0046] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first server 18 can assume which state database 22, including: first query the database of users in the user, and if matching information is not found, then increase the geographic distance Query the database 22 until the matching information is found or all database 22 has been queried.

[0047] Next, in step 218, the corresponding information can be retrieved from the prescription database 22, and the corresponding information is transmitted to the first server 18. Then, the first server 18 can transmit information to the reader device 16. In step 220, the transmission information can be done by communication network 20.

[0048] Figure 8 Another exemplary method is illustrated. In step 310, the reader device 16 is used to scan code 24 on the drug 12. Next, in step 312, the name of the person can be entered into the reader device 16. In step 314, the name and serial number from code 24 can be transmitted to the first server 18. In step 316, the first server 18 can determine which prescription database 22 to be queried. Step 316 can be completed by any of the methods previously discussed, and in step 318, the appropriate prescription database 22 can be queried. In step 320, the prescription database 22 can determine if there is a match between the name and the code information. Then, in step 322, the matching information can be transmitted to the first server 18. Finally, in step 324, the first server 18 can transmit the matching information to the reader device 16. Alternatively, the information can be transmitted from the database and can be determined by the user of the first server 18 or the reader device 16.

[0049] Figure 9 Another method is illustrated, thereby in step 410, the reader device 16 can be used to scan code 24 on the drug 12. In step 412, the correspondence code 26 on the storage container 14 can be scanned by the reader device 16. At step 414, it is possible to determine whether there is a match by any of the previously discussed methods. If there is a match, as indicated in step 416, the investigation can be ended. If there is no match, steps 418, 428, 422, 424, 426, 428, and 430 can be performed, these steps 418, 428, 422, 424, 426, 428, and 430 are generally respectively Figure 8 Steps 312, 314, 316, 318, 320, 322, and 324 correspond. Imagine Step 418 is optional and can be skipped, and inventive, it can follow the respective Figure 7 Steps 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, and 220 are similar.

[0050] Figure 10 Another exemplary method using facial recognition techniques is illustrated. At step 510, the reader device 16 can scan code 24 on the drug 12. Alternatively or additionally, code 26 on the storage container 14 can be scanned. In any case, the scan of code 24 or code 26 can allow the reader device 16 to extract the embedded serial number. At step 512, an image of the face of the person holding the drug 12 can be taken. The reader device 16 can be used to capture the image. In such an embodiment, the reader device 16 can include one or more cameras capable of capturing a personal face.

[0051] In an exemplary embodiment, the reader device 16 can be performed at the reader device 16, such as, but not limited to, extracting facial feature data (eg, the intraocular distance distance, distance from forehead to chin) from the captured face. The initial facial identification process allows the transmitted facial feature data. In other exemplary embodiments, this initial surface recognition process can be performed at the prescription database 22, and image data can be simply transmitted. In yet another exemplary embodiment, an initial facial identification process can be performed at the first server 18. In any case, at step 514, the extracted serial number and the face feature data or image data can be transmitted to the first server 18. At step 516, the first server 18 can determine which prescription database 22 to be queried.

[0052] One or more entries on one or more prescription databases 22 in the prescription database 22 may include facial features data of the person being opened. Facial feature data can be extracted from the image of the person being opened. Such an image can be captured when the dispensing of drug 12, the opening is equal. The image processing required to extract the face feature data can be executed at the first server 18 or at the prescription database 22 at the location where the image is captured.

[0053] In any case, at step 518, the appropriate prescription database 22 can be queried. The query can return face feature data associated with the serial number of the query. At step 520, a match between the face feature data of the person holding the drug can be determined, and the matching of the face feature data associated with the query sequence number can be determined. At step 522, the matching information can be transmitted to the first server 18. The matching information may indicate matching or mismatch between the face feature data of the person holding the drug and the respective face feature data associated with the queryed serial number.

[0054] At step 524, the matching information can be transmitted to the reader device 16 for display. The reader device 16 can be configured to simply display whether to receive a match. For example, but is not limited to, a word "match" or "mismatch" can be displayed. As a result, color coding can be used to facilitate viewing, such as green representation, and red represents do not match.

[0055] In still other exemplary embodiments, the face feature data of the person being opened out of the drug can be transmitted to the reader device 16 that performs the matching analysis. If there is no facial features available for personal facial features, other methods and systems can be utilized, such as, but not limited to, the methods and systems shown and described herein.

[0056] As described herein, such as, but not limited to, the components such as the reader device 16, the first server 18, and the prescription database 22 may each include one or more electronic storage devices, the one or more electronic storage devices including executable software. Instructions and one or more processors are used to perform the executable software instructions. Executing the executable software instructions can configure the corresponding device (i.e., the reader device 16, the first server 18, or the prescription database 22) to perform one or more functions described herein.

[0057] Figure 11 Another exemplary embodiment in which other types of biological assay information can be combined with other types of biometric or other types of biometric or other types of biometric or other information as shown and / or described herein. This biometric information can be Figure 10 The system and method shown and / or described, wherein although such a method can be used in any additional plot and / or embodiments provided herein, the similar item numbers in a similar manner but increases 100 (ie, 510 to 610). Other types of biometric information utilized may include, but are not limited to, geometric shapes, odor, veins, blood samples, hair or tissue samples, part or entire DNA sequences, ear shape, and gait , Signature, retina, iris or other eye information, voice mode or other voice information, a combination thereof, etc.

[0058] The steps of the various methods discussed herein are merely exemplary and can be performed in any order. Additionally, various steps can be repeated or omitted.

[0059] Any embodiment of the invention may include any optional features or preferred features of other embodiments of the invention. The exemplary embodiments disclosed herein are not intended to be exhaustive or not to limit the scope of the invention. The exemplary embodiments are selected and described in order to explain the principles of the present invention to enable other skilled in the art to practice the present invention. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that many variations and modifications can be made to the described invention. Many of these changes and modifications will provide the same results and fall within the spirit of the claimed invention. Therefore, the present invention is intended to limit the invention as indicated by the scope of the claims.

[0060] Some operations described herein can be performed by one or more electronic devices. Each electronic device may include one or more processors, an electronic storage device, a executable software instruction, or the like, which is configured to perform the operations described herein. The electronic device can be a general purpose computer or a dedicated computing device. The electronic device can be a personal computer, a smartphone, a tablet, a database, a server, and the like. The electronic connection and transmission described herein can be implemented by a wired or wireless manner.