Medication administration management system and method of operating the same

Abstract

A medicine administration management system according to an embodiment of the disclosure can include a smart cartridge configured to accommodate a medicine administration device, display medicine administration information including whether a medicine is administered and a medicine administration dose for each medicine administration site input button based on a user's input, and externally transmit the medicine administration information, and a terminal configured to receive the externally transmitted medicine administration information from the smart cartridge, receive a medicine administration plan input from a user, and monitor the medicine administration information based on the medicine administration plan.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority and benefit to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2021-0031022, filed on March 9, 2021, with the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0004] Embodiments of this disclosure relate to a drug administration management system and its operating method. Background Technology

[0005] The number of cases of periodic self-administration of liquid medications is increasing for various purposes, such as treating various diseases or administering weight loss or growth hormones. To demonstrate the effectiveness of these self-administered medications, it is important to administer the correct dose at the set time. However, these self-administered injections merely perform the function of setting and injecting only the dosage, making it difficult for non-expert users to manage the dosage and timing.

[0006] Furthermore, if users do not separately record the dosage and time of medication administration, they may forget whether the medication has been administered. Therefore, if users cannot accurately identify whether they have administered the medication, the dosage, and the time of administration, it is difficult to achieve the full effect of the medication, and in some cases, side effects may occur. Summary of the Invention

[0007] [Technical Issues]

[0008] The embodiments disclosed herein aim to provide a drug administration management system and its operating method that can support users in efficiently managing drug administration information such as application site and drug dosage.

[0009] The technical problems of the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the technical problems described above, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand other technical problems not mentioned based on the following description.

[0010] [Technical Solution]

[0011] The drug administration management system according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include: a smart box configured to house a drug administration device, displaying drug administration information including whether a drug has been administered and the dosage of the drug at each drug administration site based on user input, and externally transmitting the drug administration information; and a terminal configured to receive the externally transmitted drug administration information from the smart box and monitor the drug administration information based on a drug administration plan input from the user.

[0012] In one embodiment, the terminal can be configured to set a drug administration plan based on user input, including the user's drug administration date and time, set the user's drug administration dosage and drug administration site, and transmit the settings related to the user's drug administration dosage and drug administration site to the smart box.

[0013] In one embodiment, the terminal may be configured to store at least one of the following: (i) drug administration information received from the smart box, and (ii) drug administration information obtained based on user input.

[0014] In one embodiment, the terminal may be configured to compare a preset drug administration plan with drug administration information received from a smart box or drug administration information obtained based on user input, and monitor at least one of the following: (i) whether the user's drug administration has been completed and (ii) the drug administration rate.

[0015] In one embodiment, the terminal may be configured to classify and monitor at least one of the following for each drug application site of the user: (i) whether the user's drug application has been completed and (ii) the drug application rate.

[0016] In one embodiment, the drug delivery device may be configured to deliver growth hormone, and the terminal may be configured to monitor changes in growth record data, including at least one of the user's height and weight, based on the delivery of growth hormone.

[0017] In one embodiment, when the smart box is activated, the smart box can be configured to automatically transmit the drug administration information stored in the smart box to the terminal by performing synchronization with the terminal, and the terminal can be configured to transmit a transmission confirmation code including date data to the smart box.

[0018] In one embodiment, the smart box can be configured to receive and store a transmission confirmation code, including date data, from the terminal, and can delete previously transmitted drug administration information to the terminal.

[0019] In one embodiment, the smart box may include: an input unit configured to receive input from a user; a display configured to display medication administration information based on the user's input; and a transceiver configured to transmit the medication administration information to a device.

[0020] A method for operating a drug administration management system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include the following steps: receiving input from a user of drug administration information for each drug administration site, the drug administration information including (i) whether a drug has been administered and (ii) the drug administration dose; displaying the drug administration information; externally transmitting the drug administration information; receiving the externally transmitted drug administration information; and monitoring the user's drug administration information based on a drug administration plan input from the user.

[0021] In one embodiment, the method may further include: setting a drug administration plan based on user input, including the user's drug administration date and time, and transmitting settings related to the user's drug administration dosage and drug administration site.

[0022] In one embodiment, displaying input drug application information includes: displaying (i) whether the drug has been applied and (ii) the drug dosage for each drug application site.

[0023] In one embodiment, the method may further include: comparing a drug administration plan with drug administration information to monitor at least one of the following: (i) whether the user's drug administration has been completed and (ii) the drug administration rate.

[0024] In one embodiment, the method may further include classifying and monitoring at least one of the following for each drug application site of the user: (i) whether the user's drug application has been completed and (ii) the drug application rate.

[0025] [Beneficial Effects]

[0026] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a drug administration management system and its operating method allow users to efficiently manage drug administration information such as application site and drug dosage through a smart box linked to a drug administration management application. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a drug administration management system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a smart box according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 3 A diagram illustrating an embodiment of a smart box according to this disclosure is provided.

[0030] Figure 4a This is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of setting a drug administration plan at a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 4bThis is a schematic diagram illustrating the input operation of drug administration information at a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 4c This is a schematic diagram illustrating the recording of drug administration information at a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 4d A schematic diagram illustrating the monitoring operation of drug administration information at a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a smart box and a user terminal according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for operating a drug administration management system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 7 This is a block diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of a computing system configured to drive a drug administration management system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0037] In the following, some embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the exemplary accompanying drawings. When adding reference numerals to components in each drawing, it should be noted that the same components are given with the same reference numerals whenever possible, even if they are indicated in different drawings. Furthermore, in describing embodiments of the present disclosure, detailed descriptions of related known configurations or functions will be omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions would interfere with the understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0038] In describing the components of embodiments of this disclosure, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc., may be used. These terms are used only to distinguish components from other components, and the nature, order, or sequence of components is not limited by the terms. Furthermore, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the embodiments of this disclosure pertain. Unless expressly defined in this disclosure, terms such as those defined in common dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and should not be interpreted as having an ideal or overly formal meaning.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a drug administration management system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] See Figure 1 The drug administration management system 1000 according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a smart box 100 and a terminal 200.

[0041] The smart box 100 may be a housing configured to house a drug delivery device (e.g., a syringe) for a user to administer medication. The smart box 100 may include a button (input unit) and an LED screen (display). The button allows the user to directly input the dosage of the medication to be administered via the drug delivery device, the site of administration, etc., while the LED screen is configured to display medication administration information.

[0042] The smart box 100 can store medication administration information for the user when administering medication through a medication delivery device, and can input medication administration information such as medication dosage and medication application site. Furthermore, when the user inputs medication administration information, the smart box 100 can perform synchronization by transmitting the medication administration information regarding the user's medication dosage and medication application site to the terminal 200.

[0043] The terminal 200 according to embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented as a portable device, such as a smartphone, tablet computer, or wearable device, as well as other computing devices, such as a laptop computer or desktop computer. Alternatively, the terminal 200 can be implemented as a mobile terminal, such as a smartphone, or as an application installed and executed on a smartphone. For example, when the terminal 200 is implemented as an application, it can be executed by a user of the mobile terminal to perform the operations and functions described below.

[0044] Terminal 200 is a user-operable device and can be equipped with an application for managing the user's medication administration. That is, the user can receive medication administration information from smart box 100 through the application installed in terminal 200 and transmit settings related to medication dosage or medication administration site to smart box 100.

[0045] The smart box 100 and the terminal 200 can communicate wirelessly. For example, the smart box 100 and the terminal 200 can connect via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc. Furthermore, the smart box 100 can automatically synchronize with the terminal 200 when the smart box is connected. Upon completion of synchronization, the smart box 100 can automatically transmit any data stored in the user's medication administration information that has not yet been transmitted.

[0046] Terminal 200 can manage a user's medication administration plan, administration records, and administration results (effects) based on medication administration information received from smart box 100. Furthermore, terminal 200 can compare the medication administration plan input by the user with the medication administration information received from smart box 100 to monitor whether the user's medication administration has been completed or the medication administration rate.

[0047] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a smart box according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] In the following text, reference will be made to Figure 2 Describe the configuration of the Smart Box 100 in detail.

[0049] The smart box 100 can accommodate a drug delivery device. According to an embodiment, the smart box 100 can accommodate a drug delivery device configured to deliver growth hormone.

[0050] The smart box 100 can house a drug delivery device, store drug delivery information administered by the user through the drug delivery device, and transmit the stored drug delivery information to an external device, thereby managing the user's drug delivery device usage history and drug delivery records.

[0051] refer to Figure 2 The smart box 100 may include an input unit 110, a display 120, a transceiver 130, and an alarm unit 140.

[0052] The input unit 110 can receive drug administration information input by the user. Here, the drug administration information may include the user's drug application site and drug dosage. According to an embodiment, the input unit 110 may include a power button, a dosage adjustment button, an application site input button, a volume adjustment button, and a mute button. The input unit 110 can receive drug administration information, including drug dosage and drug application site, from the user via the dosage adjustment button and the application site input button.

[0053] The display 120 can display medication application information input by the user. According to an embodiment, the display 120 can display the user's medication application site on an LED screen. Here, the user's medication application site can be displayed as the arm, abdomen, thigh, hip, etc., and it can be displayed whether each site is left or right (L, R). The display 120 can substantially illuminate the medication application sites on the LED screen. When the user applies medication to a specific site, when the user touches the LED screen corresponding to the medication application site, the display of only that site can be turned off.

[0054] The display 120 can display whether medication has been applied and the dosage for each medication application site based on user input via a button. For example, when a user applies medication to their left arm, touching the area indicated by the arm (L) on the LED screen of the smart box 100 will turn off only that area. Therefore, when the user later turns on the smart box 100, they can easily see which site the medication was applied to the previous day by observing the flashing display of the medication application site.

[0055] The transceiver 130 can transmit medication administration information input by the user to an external device. For example, the external device may include a mobile phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, etc.

[0056] The transceiver 130 can automatically transmit the drug administration information stored in the smart box 100 to the terminal 200 by performing automatic synchronization with the terminal 200 when the smart box is turned on.

[0057] Terminal 200 can receive and store drug administration information from transceiver 130, and transmit a transmission confirmation code including date data to smart box 100.

[0058] The transceiver 130 of the smart box 100 can receive and store a transmission acknowledgment code including date data from the terminal 200. If the date is the same as the current time in the transmission acknowledgment code including date data received from the terminal, the smart box 100 can delete the medication administration information transmitted to the terminal 200.

[0059] In this way, the smart box 100 can prevent the already transmitted drug administration information from being repeatedly transmitted to the terminal 200.

[0060] Alarm unit 140 can provide an alert to the user, prompting the user to administer the medication at a preset time. For example, alarm unit 140 can provide an alert to the user via a notification sound or a guidance message.

[0061] Alarm unit 140 can provide an alarm if the smart box is not turned off for a predetermined period of time. Furthermore, alarm unit 140 can provide an alarm to the user to administer medication at a preset time. In this case, alarm unit 140 can be set by the user via input unit 110, or it can provide an alarm based on a set time received from terminal 200. For example, alarm unit 140 can output a guidance message or notification sound to the user. Additionally, alarm unit 140 can output a warning message if synchronization with an external device is not performed within a reference time after the smart box 100 is turned on.

[0062] Figure 3 A diagram illustrating an embodiment of a smart box according to this disclosure is provided.

[0063] refer to Figure 3 The input unit 110 of the smart box according to the embodiments of the present disclosure may include a first input unit 110a, a second input unit 110b, a third input unit 110c and a fourth input unit 110d.

[0064] The first input unit 110a can turn the smart box 100 on / off. That is, the first input unit 110a can be a power button. For example, when the user briefly presses the first input unit 110a, the smart box 100 can be turned on or off.

[0065] Furthermore, when the user finishes using the smart box 100 and touches the first input unit 110a again to turn off the power, information regarding the set dosage and drug application site is automatically synchronized with the application on the terminal 200, and the synchronized information can be transmitted to the terminal 200. Additionally, when the smart box 100 is turned off, the user's drug application information can be automatically stored in the storage unit (not shown).

[0066] Thus, when the smart box 100 and the terminal 200 synchronize via the first input unit 110a, the Bluetooth connection can be displayed on the smart box 100. For example, when synchronization begins, the smart box 100 can output a prompt message saying "Synchronization (pairing) is started." and when synchronization is complete, the smart box can output a prompt message along with a Bluetooth connection sound saying "Synchronization is complete. Please set the administration dose." Furthermore, when synchronization between the smart box 100 and the terminal 200 is complete, if there is data in the user's medication administration information stored in the smart box 100 that has not been transmitted to the terminal 200, the corresponding medication administration information data can be automatically transmitted to the terminal 200. In this case, the smart box 100 can output a prompt message such as "The drug administration site has been transmitted." Additionally, the medication administration information data transmitted to the terminal 200 can be deleted after a predetermined time.

[0067] The second input unit 110b allows the user to input the medication application site. In this case, the second input unit 110b can be a touchscreen located in the smart box 100. That is, when the user touches the medication application site via the second input unit 110b after applying the medication to a specific site, the display corresponding to the site on the smart box 100 can be turned off. For example, when the user touches the area of ​​the thigh (L) corresponding to the second input unit 110b after applying medication to the right thigh, the display of the corresponding area can be turned off.

[0068] In addition, when the user inputs the drug application site through the second input unit 110b, information about the corresponding drug application site and drug dosage is automatically stored in the smart box 100, and the drug application information can also be transmitted to the terminal 200 through the smart box 100.

[0069] In this way, the user touches the medication application site via the second input unit 110b in the smart box 100, causing the LED display to flash, making it easier and clearer for the user to identify the application site. For example, if the user applies medication to any site on a specific date, the user can apply the medication to a different site the previous day by checking whether the medication application site displayed on the smart box 100 is flashing the following day.

[0070] The third input unit 110c allows the user to adjust the drug dosage. That is, the user can set the desired drug dosage by manipulating the third input unit 110c. For example, the drug dosage can be set to an International Unit (IU) value. Therefore, the drug dosage set by the third input unit 110c can be displayed as a numerical value on the smart box 100.

[0071] The fourth input unit 110d can adjust or mute the volume of warning sounds or guidance messages generated by the smart box 100. For example, the volume can be adjusted in stages each time the user presses the fourth input unit 110d, and the volume can be muted when the user presses the fourth input unit 110d for a predetermined time or longer. In addition, the fourth input unit 110d can perform synchronization with the application of the terminal 200 when the user presses the power button for a preset time period (e.g., more than 2 seconds).

[0072] The smart box 100 can simultaneously display the drug dosage and application site. (Reference) Figure 3 On the left side, the drug dosage can be digitally displayed on the smart box 100. In this case, the drug dosage can be a value set directly by the user through the smart box 100, or it can be a value set by the user at the application on the terminal 200 synchronized with the smart box 100.

[0073] Furthermore, the smart box 100 can display each medication application site for the user. In this case, each medication application site can be turned on by default, and the corresponding LED display can be turned off when the user touches the application site. For example, the medication application sites on the smart box 100 can be reset after a specific time period (e.g., 36 hours), and the LED indicators for all sites can be turned on again. Therefore, the user can easily identify the sites where the medication has been previously applied using the smart box 100.

[0074] Furthermore, the smart box 100 according to the embodiment can be configured to automatically turn off and transmit application information to the terminal 200 when the user turns off the smart box without touching the drug application site or when the smart box remains on for a certain period of time without selecting a drug application site.

[0075] Furthermore, in the event of a desynchronization between the smart box 100 and the terminal 200, when the smart box is turned off or the medication application site is selected, the user's medication application information is stored in the smart box 100 by date. Then, when the smart box 100 synchronizes with the terminal 200, the untransmitted data can be transferred in batches. In this case, if the smart box 100 has not synchronized with the terminal 200 for a specific period of time (e.g., two weeks), the alarm unit 140 of the smart box 100 can provide a warning message itself.

[0076] Figure 4a This is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of setting a drug administration plan at a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0077] refer to Figure 4a The terminal 200 can set a drug administration plan based on user input. Here, the drug administration plan can include the user's drug administration date and time. According to an embodiment, the terminal 200 can set the administration date to a period of 1 to 4 weeks based on user input. Furthermore, according to an embodiment, the terminal 200 can set a drug administration plan including drug dosage and drug application site based on user input.

[0078] Terminal 200 can transmit a drug administration plan, including settings related to the user's drug dosage and drug application site, to smart box 100.

[0079] Terminal 200 can receive and store drug administration information from smart box 100, or it can obtain and store user drug administration information based on user input.

[0080] Figure 4b This is a schematic diagram illustrating the input operation of drug administration information at a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0081] refer to Figure 4b Terminal 200 can store user medication administration information based on user input. This medication administration information may include the user's medication administration date, administration time, dosage, and administration site. Terminal 200 can categorize and store the user's medication dosage for each administration site.

[0082] Figure 4c This is a diagram illustrating the recording of drug administration information at a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0083] refer to Figure 4c Terminal 200 can output a record of drug administration information received from smart box 100 or a record of drug administration information obtained from user input.

[0084] For example, terminal 200 can output the drug dosage of '3.5 IU' and the drug application site of 'left arm' for a user's drug administration date on September 11, 2020.

[0085] In addition, the terminal 200 can compare the preset drug administration plan with the drug administration information received from the smart box 100 or the drug administration information obtained based on the user's input, monitor whether the user's drug administration is completed and the drug administration rate, and output the monitoring results.

[0086] Figure 4d This is a diagram illustrating the monitoring operation of drug administration information at a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0087] Terminal 200 can compare the preset drug administration plan with the drug administration information received from smart box 100 or the drug administration information obtained based on user input, and monitor whether the user's drug administration is completed or the drug administration rate.

[0088] According to an embodiment, terminal 200 can display growth management (e.g., growth curves) and growth records (recording dates, height and weight records, etc.) for pediatric patients receiving growth hormone injections from a user. For example, terminal 200 can monitor changes in growth record data, including at least one of the user's height and weight, based on growth hormone administration.

[0089] According to an embodiment, terminal 200 may provide a guiding video on the method of drug administration, or may provide requests or consultations regarding items necessary for drug administration.

[0090] In addition, terminal 200 can manage drug administration plans, drug administration information, and drug administration results (effects). Specifically, terminal 200 can set a user's drug administration plan (e.g., drug administration date, drug administration time) and provide push notifications for drug administration at the set date and time.

[0091] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a smart box and a user terminal according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0092] refer to Figure 5 In step S110, the user can turn on the power to the smart box 100.

[0093] In step S120, terminal 200 can execute an application.

[0094] In step S130, the smart box 100 and the terminal 200 can be connected via Bluetooth to perform synchronization.

[0095] In step S140, when the synchronization between the smart box 100 and the terminal 200 is completed, the user's medication administration information data stored in the smart box 100 can be automatically transmitted to the terminal 200.

[0096] In step S140, terminal 200 can receive and store drug administration information and transmit a transmission confirmation code, including date data, to smart box 100.

[0097] In step S140, the smart box 100 can receive and store a transmission confirmation code including date data from the terminal 200. If the date is the same as the current time in the transmission confirmation code including date data received from the terminal, the smart box 100 can delete the drug administration information transmitted to the terminal 200.

[0098] In step S150, the smart box 100 can display preset drug application information, such as drug application site and drug dosage. In step S150, the smart box 100 can display, based on user input, whether drug has been applied to each drug application site, the drug application site, and the drug dosage.

[0099] In step S160, when the user applies medication using the provided medication application device, the smart box 100 can receive input regarding the medication application site and dosage. In step S160, for example, the smart box 100 can turn the indication of the medication application site on or off based on the user's input. That is, in step S160, when the user touches the area indicating the medication application site after applying medication to a specific site, the smart box 100 can turn off the display of the corresponding site.

[0100] In step S170, when the user inputs information about the dosage and application site of the drug, the smart box 100 can automatically transmit the corresponding drug application information to the terminal 200.

[0101] In step S180, the smart box 100 can store drug administration information.

[0102] In step S190, terminal 200 can store medication administration information received from smart box 100. Also in step S190, smart box 100 can output a warning message if it fails to synchronize with an external device within a reference time after being turned on. Furthermore, in step S190, if smart box 100 is not turned off for a threshold time, a warning sound can be output.

[0103] As described above, in the smart box and its operation method according to embodiments of the present disclosure, users can efficiently manage drug administration information such as drug application site and drug dosage through the smart box, which can be linked to a drug administration management application.

[0104] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for operating a drug administration management system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0105] In the following text, reference will be made to Figures 1 to 5 A method for operating a drug administration management system 1000 is described.

[0106] Because the smart box 100 and terminal 200 of the drug administration management system 1000 can be connected with the reference Figures 1 to 5 The smart box 100 and terminal 200 are basically the same, so a brief description is provided below to avoid repetition.

[0107] refer to Figure 6 A method for operating a drug administration management system according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following steps: receiving input from a user of drug administration information for each drug administration site input button, the drug administration information including whether a drug has been administered and the drug dosage (S201); displaying the input drug administration information (S202); transmitting the drug administration information to an external device (S203); and receiving the drug administration information and monitoring the user's drug administration information based on a drug administration plan input from the user (S204).

[0108] In step S201, terminal 200 can set a drug administration plan based on user input, including the user's drug administration date and time, and transmit setting values ​​related to the user's drug administration dosage and drug administration site.

[0109] In step S201, terminal 200 can receive input from the user. In step S201, smart box 100 can receive and obtain drug application information from the user, such as drug dosage or drug application site. Specifically, in step S201, smart box 100 can receive drug application information from the user for each drug application site, including whether the drug has been applied and the drug dosage.

[0110] In step S202, the smart box 100 can display drug administration information based on input from the user.

[0111] In step S202, the smart box 100 can display whether a drug has been applied and the dosage for each drug application site based on the user's input.

[0112] In step S202, for example, when the user inputs the medication application site, the smart box 100 can turn the display of the medication application site on or off. Specifically, in step S201, the smart box 100 can display the medication application site substantially on an LED screen. Here, medication application sites include the arm, stomach, thigh, buttocks, etc., and the right or left side can be displayed for each site. In this case, the medication application site displayed on the smart box 100 can be configured to be turned on or off when the user touches it.

[0113] In step S203, the smart box 100 can transmit medication administration information to an external device. In step S203, when the smart box 100 is activated, synchronization with the terminal 200 can be performed automatically. In this case, when the smart box 100 synchronizes with the terminal 200, the stored medication administration information can be automatically transmitted to the terminal 200. In step S203, the user's previous medication administration information (e.g., medication dosage, medication application site, etc.) can be updated on the application of the terminal 200.

[0114] In step S203, the smart box 100 can receive and store a transmission confirmation code, including date data, from the terminal 200. In step S203, if the date is the same as the current time in the transmission confirmation code including date data received from the terminal, the smart box 100 can delete the drug administration information transmitted to the terminal 200.

[0115] In step S204, terminal 200 can compare the drug administration plan with the drug administration information and monitor whether the user's drug administration has been completed or the drug administration rate.

[0116] In step S204, terminal 200 can compare the preset drug administration plan with the drug administration information received from smart box 100 or the drug administration information obtained based on user input, and monitor and output whether the user's drug administration is completed and the drug administration rate.

[0117] Figure 7 This is a block diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of a computing system configured to drive a drug administration management system according to an embodiment.

[0118] refer to Figure 7 The computing system 2000 according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a microcontroller unit (MCU) 2100, a memory 2200, an input and output interface (I / F) 2300, and a communication I / F 2400.

[0119] The MCU 2100 executes various programs stored in the memory 2200 (e.g., drug administration information input and transmission programs, alarm programs, etc.), and processes various data through these programs; it can also be an execution... Figure 2 The processor of the drug delivery device shown.

[0120] The memory 2200 can store various programs related to the input and transmission of drug administration information. Furthermore, the memory 2200 can store various data, such as dosage and application site.

[0121] Multiple such memories 2200 can be configured as needed. The memories 2200 can be volatile or non-volatile. Random access memory (RAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), etc., can be used as volatile memories 2200. Read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), electrically variable read-only memory (EAROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory, etc., can be used as non-volatile memories 2200. The examples of memories 2200 listed above are merely examples and are not limited to these examples.

[0122] The Input and Output I / F 2300 can provide an interface between input devices (not shown) such as keyboards, mice, and touch panels and output devices such as displays (not shown) and the MCU 2100 to transmit / receive data.

[0123] The Communication I / F 2400 is configured to transmit and receive various data from external devices (e.g., user terminals) and can be various devices capable of supporting wired or wireless communication. For example, the Communication I / F 2400 can transmit / receive settings or various data related to drug dosage or drug application site to / from a separately configured external device.

[0124] In this manner, the computer program according to embodiments of the present disclosure is recorded in memory 2200 and processed by MCU 2100, such that it can be implemented to perform, for example... Figure 2 The module for each function shown.

[0125] The above description merely illustrates the technical spirit of this disclosure, and various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the basic characteristics of this disclosure.

[0126] Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in this disclosure are intended to explain, rather than limit, the technical spirit of this disclosure, and the scope of the technical spirit of this disclosure is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of this invention should be interpreted by the appended claims, and all technical spirit within its equivalent scope should be understood to be included within the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A drug administration management system, comprising: A smart box is configured to house a drug delivery device, display drug delivery information including whether the drug has been delivered and the dosage based on user input for each drug delivery site, and transmit the drug delivery information externally. as well as The terminal is configured to receive drug administration information transmitted externally from the smart box, set a drug administration plan based on user input, and monitor (i) whether the user's drug administration has been completed or (ii) the drug administration rate by comparing the drug administration plan with the drug administration information. When the terminal receives the drug administration information, the terminal is configured to transmit a transmission confirmation code including date data to the smart box, and Specifically, when the date indicated by the date data included in the transmission confirmation code received from the terminal is the same as the current date, the smart box is configured to delete the previously transmitted drug administration information to the terminal.

2. The drug administration management system according to claim 1, wherein, The terminal is configured to set a drug administration plan based on user input, including the user's drug administration date and time, set the user's drug administration dosage and drug administration site, and transmit the settings related to the user's drug administration dosage and drug administration site to the smart box.

3. The drug administration management system according to claim 2, wherein, The terminal is configured to store: (i) drug administration information received from the smart box, or (ii) drug administration information obtained based on the user's input.

4. The drug administration management system according to claim 3, wherein, The terminal is configured to compare a preset drug administration plan with drug administration information received from the smart box or drug administration information obtained based on the user's input, and to monitor: (i) whether the user's drug administration has been completed or (ii) the drug administration rate.

5. The drug administration management system according to claim 4, wherein, The terminal is configured to classify and monitor, for each drug application site of the user, whether: (i) the user's drug application has been completed or (ii) the drug application rate.

6. The drug administration management system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The drug application device is configured to apply growth hormone, wherein the terminal is configured to monitor changes in growth record data, including at least one of the user's height and weight, based on the application of growth hormone.

7. The drug administration management system according to claim 1, wherein, When the smart box is activated, the smart box is configured to automatically transmit the drug administration information stored in the smart box to the terminal by performing synchronization with the terminal.

8. A computer program product containing a computer program implemented to perform a method for operating a drug administration management system including a smart box and a terminal, comprising steps performed by the drug administration management system: The smart box receives input from the user for drug application information via input buttons for each drug application site, including (i) whether the drug has been applied and (ii) the drug dosage. The smart box displays the drug administration information; The drug administration information is transmitted externally via the smart box; The smart box receives the drug administration information transmitted from an external source. The terminal sets a drug administration plan based on input from the user, and The terminal monitors (i) whether the user's medication administration has been completed or (ii) the medication administration rate by comparing the medication administration plan with the medication administration information. When the terminal receives the drug administration information, it transmits a transmission confirmation code, including date data, to the smart box; and The smart box deletes previously transmitted drug administration information when the date indicated by the date data included in the transmission confirmation code is the same as the current date.

9. The computer program product according to claim 8, wherein, The steps performed by the drug administration management system include: Based on user input, a medication administration plan is set, including the user's medication administration date and time. Transmit settings related to the user's drug dosage and drug application site.

10. The computer program product according to claim 9, wherein, The input drug application information includes: for each drug application site, displaying (i) whether the drug has been applied and (ii) the dosage of the drug applied.

11. The computer program product according to claim 8, wherein, The steps performed by the drug administration management system include: classifying and monitoring, by each drug administration site of the user, whether: (i) the user's drug administration has been completed or (ii) the drug administration rate.

12. The computer program product according to claim 8, wherein, The steps performed by the drug administration management system include monitoring changes in growth record data, including at least one of the user's height and weight, based on growth hormone administration.

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