Information providing system

Abstract

To provide an information providing system which can achieve complete face-to-face dosage instruction, and can confirm medication history data or prescription data while performing a picking job or the like in pharmacy.SOLUTION: An information providing system SS1 includes a server 30 and an augmented reality device 10 capable of communicating with the server 30, wherein the server 30 has a storage part 34 where patient data D1 has been previously stored, the augmented reality device 10 has an input part 12, a display part 14 and a control part 16, the input part 12 has such a configuration as to receive individual patient identification information, the control part 16 has such a configuration as to display the patient data D1 corresponding to the patient identification information on the display part 14 so as to be superimposed onto a real space, and the patient data D1 includes medication history data D11 and prescription data D12.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information providing system using an augmented reality device. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, the performance of equipment such as packaging machines used in dispensing pharmacies has improved, making it possible to shorten dispensing time, and medication instructions have become mandatory, not just at the time of dispensing. As a result, pharmacists' work has placed greater emphasis on smoother communication with patients. Patent Document 1 (JP Patent Publication No. 2023-29585) discloses the following technology for the purpose of appropriately supporting communication between pharmacists and patients.

[0003] In other words, Patent Document 1 discloses an information processing system that acquires changed drug information from prescription data and medication history data, and displays information about drugs related to the prescription, including the changed drug information, on a pharmacist's terminal such as a tablet terminal or a notebook PC in a manner that allows the information to be changed by operation. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2023-29585 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, even with the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, communication between pharmacists and patients is via a tablet terminal or a PC terminal, which may give the impression that medication instructions are given in between terminal operations. In other words, there is a problem that medication instructions cannot be given completely face-to-face.

[0006] Furthermore, when using a tablet device, it was not possible to check patient data such as medication history data and prescription data while performing picking tasks for dispensing. Also, when using a PC device, the locations where the above data could be checked were limited. In other words, there was also the issue of not being able to check patient data while performing tasks other than providing medication instructions. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and aims to provide an information provision system that enables completely face-to-face medication instructions and enables confirmation of medical history data or prescription data while performing tasks other than medication instructions.

[0008] The present invention solves the above problems by the solution means described below as one embodiment.

[0009] The disclosed information provision system comprises a server and an augmented reality device capable of communicating with the server, the server having a memory unit in which patient data is pre-stored, the augmented reality device having an input unit, a display unit, and a control unit, the input unit being configured to accept individual patient identification information, the control unit being configured to cause the display unit to display the patient data corresponding to the patient identification information so as to be superimposed on real space, and the patient data including medical history data and prescription data. Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to the present invention, since it is possible to meet with a patient through the display unit and to confirm patient data including medical history data and prescription data, it is possible to provide medication instruction completely face-to-face. In addition, it is also possible to confirm the patient data while performing other tasks. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram (part 1) of an information providing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram (part 2) of the information providing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram (part 3) of the information providing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram (part 1) of an information providing system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram (part 2) of the information providing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram (part 3) of the information providing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram (part 1) of an information providing system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram (part 2) of the information providing system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram (part 3) of the information providing system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a display unit in each embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] Hereinafter, the information providing systems SS1, SS2, and SS3 in each embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram (part 1) of the information providing system SS1 in the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram (part 2) of the information providing system SS1 in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram (part 3) of the information providing system SS1 in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram (part 1) of the information providing system SS2 in the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram (part 2) of the information providing system SS2 in the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram (part 3) of the information providing system SS2 in the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram (part 1) of the information providing system SS3 in the third embodiment. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram (part 2) of the information providing system SS3 in the third embodiment. FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram (part 3) of the information providing system SS3 in the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the display unit 14 in each embodiment. In addition, in all the drawings for explaining each embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to members having the same functions, and repeated explanations thereof may be omitted.

[0013] In addition, in each embodiment, the user who wears the augmented reality device 10 is described as a pharmacist at a dispensing pharmacy, but the user is not limited to this. As an example, the user may be a staff member other than a pharmacist at a dispensing pharmacy.

[0014] First Embodiment The information provision system SS1 in this embodiment includes a server 30 and an augmented reality device 10 capable of communicating with the server 30. The information provision system SS1 may include one augmented reality device 10, or may include multiple augmented reality devices 10.

[0015] <<Augmented Reality Device 10>> In addition, the augmented reality device 10 is an apparatus capable of superimposing virtual information on the real space that the user (pharmacist) directly sees, and as an example, a well-known augmented reality device such as a goggle-type, glass-type, or headset-type augmented reality device can be adopted.

[0016] It should be noted that technologies for realizing the augmented reality device 10 include augmented reality, mixed reality, and the like, and the augmented reality device 10 includes the mixed reality device 10.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, the augmented reality device 10 also includes an input unit 12, a display unit 14, a control unit 16, a storage unit 18, and a communication unit 20.

[0018] <<<Input section 12>>> The input unit 12 is an image input unit 12 as a camera built into the augmented reality device 10, or a voice input unit 12 as a microphone built into the augmented reality device 10. The input unit 12 may be an operation input unit 12 as a tablet terminal externally connected to the augmented reality device 10 by wire or wirelessly, or a touch panel of a smartphone. The input unit 12 may be an operation input unit 12 as a keyboard and a mouse of a PC terminal externally connected to the augmented reality device 10 by wire or wirelessly. The input unit 12 may be an operation input unit 12 as a dedicated controller externally connected to the augmented reality device 10 by wire or wirelessly. The input unit 12 may be at least one of the image input unit 12, the voice input unit 12, and the operation input unit 12 described above.

[0019] Furthermore, the input unit 12 is configured to receive individual patient identification information. More specifically, the input unit 12 is configured such that the image input unit 12 reads the patient's ID and barcode information (more specifically, the patient's ID and barcode information written on a prescription), or the voice input unit 12 acquires the patient's ID and name. The input unit 12 may also be configured such that the operation input unit 12 receives the patient's ID and name. The patient identification information (patient's ID and name) input to the input unit 12 is stored in the memory unit 18.

[0020] In addition, the augmented reality device 10 may be configured not to have the input unit 12, and instead, the augmented reality device 10 may be configured so that the communication unit 20 described below receives patient identification information data from the server 30.

[0021] <<<Display section 14>>> The display unit 14 has a display 14a located in front of the user (pharmacist) when the user (pharmacist) wears the augmented reality device 10, and an output unit 14b that outputs virtual information (in particular, patient data D1 as image information) to the user (pharmacist) on the display 14a.

[0022] The display 14a may be a single-panel type or a double-panel type, and may be appropriately changed according to the goggle-type, glass (eyeglasses)-type, or headset-type augmented reality device 10. The display 14a is a see-through display 14a.

[0023] The output unit 14b has a function of displaying the above-mentioned virtual information on the display 14a without displaying the real space on the display 14a.

[0024] <<<Audio output unit 15>>> 2, the augmented reality device 10 may further include an audio output unit 15 serving as a speaker. As an example, the audio output unit 15 is a speaker located near the ear of a user (pharmacist) when the user (pharmacist) wears the augmented reality device 10. The audio output unit 15 may be a so-called bone conduction speaker.

[0025] Moreover, the audio output unit 15 outputs at least one of audio information related to the patient and audio information related to medication instructions under the control of the control unit 16 described later. The "audio information related to the patient" may be, for example, audio information related to the medication history data D11 described later. The "audio information related to medication instructions" may be, for example, audio information related to the prescription data D12 described later.

[0026] <<<Control unit 16>>> The control unit 16 corresponds to a so-called processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and is configured to call up control programs from a storage unit 18 (described later) and sequentially execute each process.

[0027] The control unit 16 is configured to convert patient identification information (for example, a patient ID) accepted by the input unit 12 or patient identification information (for example, a patient ID) received from the server 30 into a data format that can be associated with patient data D1.

[0028] Moreover, the control unit 16 is configured to communicate with the server 30 via the communication unit 20, and to call up the patient data D1 (patient data D1 as image information) that is pre-stored in the storage unit and corresponds to the above-mentioned patient ID.

[0029] The control unit 16 is also configured to control the display of virtual information on the display unit 14. More specifically, the control unit 16 is configured to cause the display unit 14 to display patient data D1 (patient data D1 as image information) corresponding to the patient ID so as to be superimposed on real space, as shown in Fig. 10. More specifically, the control unit 16 is configured to control the output unit 14b to output the virtual information (patient data D1 as an image) to the display 14a.

[0030] The content, size, shape, position, color, and the like of the patient data D1 that the control unit 16 causes the display unit 14 to display are not particularly limited, and it is sufficient that the data is displayed in a manner necessary for medication instruction.

[0031] Furthermore, when the augmented reality device 10 has the audio output unit 15, the control unit 16 is configured to control the output of at least one of audio information related to the patient and audio information related to medication instructions to the audio output unit 15. More specifically, the control unit 16 is configured to cause the audio output unit 15 to output audio information related to the medication history data D11 or audio information related to the prescription data D12.

[0032] <<<Storage section 18>>> The storage unit 18 corresponds to a ROM, which is a non-volatile memory, or a RAM, which is a volatile memory, and is configured so that the information providing system SS1 can store various data and control programs.

[0033] <<<Communication unit 20>>> The communication unit 20 has a function of performing predetermined communication (transmission and reception of various data) via a wired LAN or a wireless LAN, and is particularly configured to be able to communicate with a communication unit 36 ​​of the server 30 via the network NW.

[0034] <<Server 30>> Next, the server 30 in this embodiment will be described. The server 30 includes a control unit 32, a storage unit , and a communication unit .

[0035] The server 30 may function as a so-called medical receipt computer. The information providing system SS1 may be configured to include a medical receipt computer (not shown) in addition to the server 30.

[0036] Furthermore, the server 30 may be located in the same room or in a different room from the augmented reality device 10. Furthermore, the server 30 may be a cloud server.

[0037] <<<Control unit 32>>> The control unit 32 corresponds to a CPU, and is configured to call up a control program from a storage unit 34 (to be described later) and execute each process in sequence.

[0038] <<<Storage section 34>>> The storage unit 34 corresponds to a ROM, which is a non-volatile memory, or a RAM, which is a volatile memory, and is configured so that the information providing system SS1 can store various data and control programs.

[0039] The storage unit 34 is configured to store patient data D1 in advance. More specifically, the storage unit 34 is configured to store patient data D1 in advance as data that can be superimposed and displayed in real space. The patient data D1 in this embodiment includes medical history data D11 and prescription data D12. The medical history data D11 is data before the patient visits the dispensing pharmacy, and the prescription data D12 is data related to the prescription that the patient submits when the patient visits the dispensing pharmacy.

[0040] The storage unit 18 or the storage unit 34 may be configured to store medical information data D13 in advance. The medical information data D13 specifically includes information such as "generic name of the drug," "trade name of the drug," "pharmaceutical classification," "efficacy and effects," "side effects," "warnings," "contraindications," and "contraindications and cautions for combined use." Furthermore, the medical information data D13 may include "package insert," "interview form," "patient instruction sheet," "product pamphlet," "academic papers," "clinical trial cases," and other associated information. When the control unit 16 superimposes the prescription data D12 on the display 14a, the control unit 16 may also superimpose data including at least a portion of information selected in advance from the above-mentioned medical information data D13.

[0041] <<<Communication Unit 36>>> The communication unit 36 ​​has a function of performing predetermined communication (transmission and reception of various data) via a wired LAN or a wireless LAN. In particular, the communication unit 36 ​​is configured to be able to communicate with the communication unit 20 of one or more augmented reality devices 10 via the network NW.

[0042] 3, the augmented reality device 10 may be configured to be able to communicate with the server 30 via the handheld device 22, or the handheld device 22 and the network NW. That is, the communication unit 20 may be configured to be able to communicate with the communication unit of the handheld device 22, or the communication unit of the handheld device 22 and the network NW via the communication unit 36 ​​of the server 30. More specifically, the augmented reality device 10 is configured to be able to communicate with the handheld device 22 via a wired LAN or wirelessly (wireless LAN or Bluetooth (registered trademark)). Also, the handheld device 22 may be configured to be able to communicate with the server 30 via a wired or wireless connection.

[0043] A known smartphone, tablet terminal, smart watch, or computer equipped with a control unit, a storage unit, and a communication unit can be adopted as the handheld device 22. The information provision system SS1 can also adopt a configuration in which the handheld device 22 functions as the above-mentioned server 30. In this case, patient data D1 including medical history data D11 and prescription data D12 is stored in the storage unit of the handheld device 22.

[0044] <<<Others>>> The storage unit 18 may be configured to store in advance the patient data D1 acquired from the server 30. That is, the control unit 16 of the augmented reality device 10 may be configured to call up the patient data D1 stored in the storage unit 18 and execute a predetermined process. This allows the augmented reality device 10 to execute a predetermined process of the information provision system SS1 independently of the server 30. The augmented reality device 10 may be configured to store in advance the patient data D1 acquired from an external terminal in the storage unit 18 without going through the server 30.

[0045] Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the control unit 16 may be configured to display the patient data D1 so that the patient (particularly the face of the patient) in the real space does not overlap with the patient data D1 superimposed on the display unit 14. More specifically, the augmented reality device 10 may be configured to incorporate a camera (not shown). In this case, the camera is configured to identify the patient in the real space, and the control unit 16 is configured to display the patient data D1 on the display unit 14 so that the patient data D1 does not overlap with the patient's face and is located around the patient. That is, the control unit 16 may be configured to distinguish between the patient and a space other than the patient and to display the patient data D1 in the space other than the patient. This allows the user (pharmacist) to provide medication instruction while always recognizing the patient's face.

[0046] Furthermore, the input unit 12 as the image input unit 12 may be configured to receive a predetermined input corresponding to the movement of the user's (pharmacist's) fingers (so-called "hand motion"). As an example, the control unit 16 detects the position and movement of the user's (pharmacist's) fingertips, and the control unit 16 associates the position and movement with the position in real space of the virtual information to be superimposed and displayed on the display 14a, and receives the predetermined input. This allows the user (pharmacist) to perform a predetermined input without operating the operation input unit 12. Furthermore, the image input unit 12 may be configured to receive a hand motion, and the control unit 16 may be configured to be able to execute processes such as "selection," "movement," "enlargement / reduction," and "scrolling" of the virtual information superimposed and displayed on the display 14a.

[0047] Furthermore, when the augmented reality device 10 has a voice input unit 12, the server 30 (including the case where it is the handheld device 22) may receive voice data input to the voice input unit 12, and the control unit 32 (including the case where it is the control unit of the handheld device 22) may perform natural language processing on the voice data. More specifically, the control unit 32 of the server 30 has an AI (Artificial Intelligence) function, and can use the AI ​​function to store the voice data as characters in the storage unit 34. As an example, the control unit 32 uses the AI ​​function to recognize important points of the voice data (e.g., a conversation between a pharmacist and a patient) and enables the voice data to be changed and saved.

[0048] The information provision system SS1, with each of the configurations described above, allows the user (pharmacist) to meet with the patient through the display unit 14 and to check the patient data D1 including the medication history data D11 and the prescription data D12, so that the user (pharmacist) can provide medication guidance completely face-to-face. The user (pharmacist) can also check the patient data while performing tasks other than medication guidance.

[0049] <<Processing flow of information provision system SS1>> Next, the process flow of the information providing system SS1 will be described in detail.

[0050] First, in step S1, the input unit 12 accepts (acquires) patient identification information.

[0051] Next, in step S2, the control unit 16 calls up a predetermined control program from the storage unit 18, and executes a process of converting the patient identification information received (acquired) by the input unit 12 into a data format compatible with the patient data D1.

[0052] Next, in step S3, the control unit 16 calls up a predetermined control program from the memory unit 18 and executes a process of calling up predetermined patient data D1 corresponding to the patient identification information (in particular, the data of the patient identification information) from the memory unit 34 of the server 30 or the memory unit 18 via the communication unit 20.

[0053] Next, in step S4, the control unit 16 calls up a predetermined control program from the storage unit 18, and executes a process of causing the output unit 14b to display predetermined patient data D1 on the display 14a.

[0054] <Second embodiment> Next, the information provision system SS2 in the second embodiment will be described in detail. The information provision system SS2 in the second embodiment is different from the information provision system SS1 in the first embodiment in the configuration of the input unit 12 and the control unit 16. That is, the input unit 112 in the information provision system SS2 is configured to further receive prescription drug information as shown in FIG. 4, and the control unit 116 is configured to compare the prescription drug information with the prescription data D12 and further display the comparison result on the display unit 114 so as to be superimposed on the real space. That is, the information provision system SS2 is configured to have a function of confirming the medicine picking work. In the second embodiment, the augmented reality device 10 is referred to as augmented reality device 110, the input unit 12 is referred to as input unit 112, the display unit 14 is referred to as display unit 114, the display 14a is referred to as display 114a, the output unit 14b is referred to as output unit 114b, the audio output unit 15 is referred to as audio output unit 115, the control unit 16 is referred to as control unit 116, the memory unit 18 is referred to as memory unit 118, the communication unit 20 is referred to as communication unit 120, the handheld device 22 is referred to as handheld device 122, the server 30 is referred to as server 130, the control unit 32 is referred to as control unit 132, the memory unit 34 is referred to as memory unit 134, and the communication unit 36 ​​is referred to as communication unit 136.

[0055] <<Augmented reality device 110>> <<<Input section 112>>> The input unit 112 is an image input unit 112 serving as a camera built into the augmented reality device 110 .

[0056] The image input unit 112 is configured to acquire prescription drug information stored in the dispensing pharmacy. As an example, the image input unit 112 is configured to acquire information on the name, ID, or barcode of the prescription drug attached to the package of the prescription drug, or the name, ID, or barcode of the prescription drug attached to a shelf, drawer, or the like in which the prescription drug is stored.

[0057] The input unit 112 may be a voice input unit 112 provided as a microphone built into the augmented reality device 110 .

[0058] In this case, the voice input unit 112 is configured to acquire prescription drug information stored in the dispensing pharmacy based on voice information generated by the user (pharmacist). As an example, the user (pharmacist) generates voice information such as the name or ID of the prescription drug attached to the package of the prescription drug, or the name or ID of the prescription drug attached to the shelf, drawer, or the like in which the prescription drug is stored, and the voice input unit 112 acquires the voice information.

[0059] The augmented reality device 110 may have an audio output unit 115 as shown in FIG.

[0060] <<<Control unit 116>>> The control unit 116 is configured to compare the prescription drug information as an image acquired by the image input unit 112 or the prescription drug information as audio information acquired by the audio input unit 112 with the prescription data D12 prestored in the storage unit 134 of the server 130, and further display the comparison result D2 on the display unit 114 so as to be superimposed on the real space, as shown in Fig. 10. More specifically, the control unit 116 is configured to control the output unit 114b to display virtual information (the comparison result D2 as image information) on the display 114a.

[0061] <<<Handheld device 122>>> As shown in FIG. 6, the augmented reality device 110 may be configured to be able to communicate with the server 30 via a handheld device 122, or via the handheld device 122 and a network NW.

[0062] The information provision system SS2, with the configurations described above, has the advantageous effect of enabling a user (pharmacist) to accurately perform picking work for dispensing.

[0063] <<Processing flow of information provision system SS2>> Next, the process flow of the information providing system SS2 will be described in detail.

[0064] As step S5 following step S2 shown in the first embodiment, during the user (pharmacist)'s picking operation, the input unit 112 acquires prescription drug information as image or audio information, such as the name, ID, or barcode of the prescription drug attached to the prescription drug packaging, or the name, ID, or barcode of the prescription drug attached to the shelf or the like on which the prescription drug is stored.

[0065] Next, in step S6, the control unit 116 calls up a predetermined control program from the storage unit 118, and executes a process of converting the image or audio information of the prescription drug information acquired by the input unit 212 into a data format that can be collated with the prescription data D12.

[0066] Next, in step S7, the control unit 116 calls up a predetermined control program from the memory unit 118 and executes a process of calling up prescription data D12 corresponding to the prescription drug information (in particular, the prescription drug information data) from the memory unit 134 of the server 130 via the communication unit 120.

[0067] Next, in step S8, the control unit 116 calls up a predetermined control program from the storage unit 118, and executes a process of collating the prescription drug information (particularly, the data of the prescription drug information) with the prescription data D12.

[0068] Next, in step S9, the control unit 116 calls up a predetermined control program from the storage unit 118, and executes a process of generating a collation result (for example, correct / incorrect information) D2.

[0069] Next, in step S10, control unit 116 calls up a predetermined control program from storage unit 118, and executes a process of converting the above-mentioned matching result D2 into a data format that can be displayed in a superimposed manner in real space.

[0070] In addition, the memory unit 134 of the server 130 may be configured to pre-store the matching result D2 in a data format that can be superimposed and displayed in real space. In this case, instead of steps S9 and S10, the control unit 116 may call up a predetermined control program from the memory unit 118, and execute a process of calling up a predetermined matching result D2 corresponding to the matching performed by the control unit 116 from the memory unit 134 of the server 130 via the communication unit 136.

[0071] Next, in step S11, as shown in FIG. 10, control unit 116 calls up a control program from storage unit 118, and executes a process of causing output unit 114b to display display 114a with the above-mentioned collation result D2.

[0072] <Third embodiment> Next, the information provision system SS3 in the third embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 7, the information provision system SS3 in the second embodiment includes a plurality of augmented reality devices 210, and is different from the information provision system SS1 in the first embodiment in the configuration of the input unit 12 and the control unit 16. That is, the information provision system SS3 includes a plurality of augmented reality devices 210, and each augmented reality device is configured to be able to communicate with each other, and based on the work completion information received by one input unit 212, a corresponding one control unit 216 generates progress management data, and each control unit 216 further displays the progress management data on the corresponding display unit 214 so as to superimpose it on the real space. That is, the information provision system SS3 in the third embodiment is assumed to be used by a plurality of users (pharmacists). In addition, in the third embodiment, the augmented reality device 10 is referred to as augmented reality device 210, the input unit 12 is referred to as input unit 212, the display unit 14 is referred to as display unit 214, the display 14a is referred to as display 214a, the output unit 14b is referred to as output unit 214b, the audio output unit 15 is referred to as audio output unit 215, the control unit 16 is referred to as control unit 216, the memory unit 18 is referred to as memory unit 218, the communication unit 20 is referred to as communication unit 220, the handheld device 22 is referred to as handheld device 222, the server 30 is referred to as server 230, the control unit 32 is referred to as control unit 232, the memory unit 34 is referred to as memory unit 234, and the communication unit 36 ​​is referred to as communication unit 236.

[0073] <<Augmented reality device 210>> The augmented reality devices 210 are configured to be able to communicate with each other via the network NW. More specifically, one augmented reality device 210 for which the control unit 216 has generated progress management data is configured to share the progress management data with the other augmented reality devices 210 via the communication unit 220.

[0074] <<<Input section 212>>> The input unit 112 is a voice input unit 212 serving as a microphone built into the augmented reality device 110 .

[0075] The voice input unit 212 is configured to receive task completion information corresponding to the business flow in the dispensing pharmacy. As an example, the voice input unit 212 receives, as task completion information, a task completion report by a user (pharmacist) such as "patient reception completed", "prescription completed", "medication instruction completed", and "accounting completed".

[0076] <<<Control unit 216>>> The control unit 216 is configured to generate progress management data D3 in one augmented reality device 210 based on task completion information received by the voice input unit 212, and share the progress management data D3 with the other augmented reality devices 210 via the communication unit 220. The control unit 216 of each augmented reality device 210 is also configured to display the progress management data D3 on the display unit 214 so as to superimpose it on real space, as shown in Fig. 10. More specifically, the control unit 216 is configured to control the output unit 214b to display virtual information (progress management data D3 as image information) on the display 214a.

[0077] <<<Communication Unit 220>>> The communication unit 220 of each augmented reality device 210 is configured to be able to communicate with the communication units 220 of the other augmented reality devices 210 .

[0078] <<<Handheld device 222>>> As shown in FIG. 9, the augmented reality device 210 may be configured to be able to communicate with a server 230 via a handheld device 222, or via the handheld device 222 and a network NW.

[0079] The information providing system SS3, with the configurations described above, has the advantageous effect of allowing users (pharmacists) to know each other's progress.

[0080] <<Processing flow of the information provision system SS3>> Next, the process flow of the information providing system SS3 will be described in detail.

[0081] First, in step S12, the input unit 212 of any of the augmented reality devices 210 receives task completion information from a user (pharmacist) wearing the augmented reality device 210.

[0082] Next, in step S13, the control unit 216 calls up a predetermined control program from the storage unit 218 and executes a process of generating progress management data D3 in a data format that can be displayed superimposed on the real space, based on the task completion information received by the input unit 212.

[0083] In addition, the memory unit 234 of the server 230 may be configured to pre-store progress management data D3 in a data format that can be superimposed on real space. In this case, instead of step S13, the control unit 216 may call up a predetermined control program from the memory unit 218 and execute a process of calling up the above-mentioned progress management data D3 from the memory unit 234 of the server 230 via the communication unit 236.

[0084] Next, in step S14, the control unit 216 calls up a predetermined control program from the storage unit 218, and executes a process of sharing the above-mentioned progress management data with the other augmented reality devices 210 via the communication unit 236.

[0085] Next, in step S15, as shown in FIG. 10, the control unit 216 of each augmented reality device 210 executes a process of displaying the above-described progress management data D3 on the corresponding output unit 214b or display 214a.

[0086] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. As an example, the augmented reality device 10 in each embodiment may be configured to incorporate at least one of an image input unit 12, a voice input unit 12, and an operation input unit 12 as the input unit 12. As another example, the second embodiment and the third embodiment may be combined. [Explanation of symbols]

[0087] 10 Augmented reality devices (mixed reality devices) 12 Input section (image input section, voice input section, operation input section) 14 Display section 15 Audio output section 16 Control section 20 Communications Department 30 Servers 34 Storage section 110 Augmented Reality Devices 112 Input section (image input section) 114 Display section 115 Audio output section 116 Control Unit 120 Communications Department 130 Server 134 Storage section 210 Augmented Reality Devices 212 Input section (audio input section) 214 Display section 215 Audio output section 216 Control Unit 230 Server 234 Storage section D1 Patient data D11 Medical history data D12 Prescription Data SS1, SS2, SS3 Information System

Claims

1. A server and an augmented reality device capable of communicating with the server, The server has a storage unit in which patient data is stored in advance, The augmented reality device includes an input unit, a display unit, and a control unit. The input unit is configured to receive individual patient identification information; the control unit is configured to cause the display unit to display the patient data corresponding to the patient identification information so as to superimpose the patient data on a real space; The patient data includes medical history data and prescription data. An information provision system characterized by the above.

2. The input unit is configured to further receive prescription drug information, The control unit is configured to compare the prescription drug information with the prescription data and to cause the display unit to further display the comparison result so as to be superimposed on the real space.

2. The information providing system according to claim 1,

3. The augmented reality device further comprises an audio output unit; The control unit is configured to output at least one of voice information related to a patient and voice information related to medication instruction from the voice output unit.

3. The information providing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein:

4. a plurality of said augmented reality devices; The augmented reality devices are configured to be able to communicate with each other, Based on the task completion information received by one of the input units, the corresponding one of the control units generates progress management data, and each of the control units further causes the corresponding one of the display units to display the progress management data so as to superimpose the data on the real space.

3. The information providing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein:

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