Intelligent medicine box and use method thereof in patient monitor

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of medical equipment, in particular to an intelligent medicine box and a use method of the intelligent medicine box in a patient monitor, the intelligent medicine box comprises a medicine box body, a top cover is hinged to the top of the medicine box body, a medicine taking switch is installed on the top cover, an alarm is installed on the top cover, an environment sensor is installed on the top cover, and the environment sensor is connected with the intelligent medicine box. A data interface is formed in the side wall of the medicine box body, the end side of the data interface is communicated with a data cable, the end side of the data cable is communicated with a monitor body, an electronic tag is installed on the outer surface of the medicine box body, and a plurality of medicine storage chambers are arranged in the medicine box body; a medicine weight sensor is installed on the surface of the inner bottom of the medicine storage chamber, and a data processing module is installed in the medicine box body. According to the intelligent medicine box and the using method of the intelligent medicine box in the patient monitor, the medicine weight can be measured in real time, the medicine weight change can be accurately recorded, the type and dosage of medicine taken out by a patient can be monitored in real time, and medicine taking accuracy is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, and particularly to an intelligent medicine box and a method for using the same in a patient monitor. Background Art

[0002] With the development of society and the improvement of people's living standards, medical and health care technologies have been increasingly emphasized. Many patients need to take various medications regularly. However, patients, especially elderly patients, often forget to take their medications on time or confuse the types and dosages of medications, resulting in reduced efficacy or even serious side effects. Therefore, an intelligent medicine box is needed.

[0003] Currently, there are already some intelligent medicine boxes on the market, but most of them have single functions and cannot be linked with a patient monitor for more accurate medication management, making it impossible to record and monitor the medication situation of patients, and it is difficult for medical staff to master the medication compliance and actual medication situation of patients. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an intelligent medicine box and a method for using the same in a patient monitor to solve the problem that the existing medicine boxes have single functions and cannot be linked with a patient monitor for more accurate medication management as mentioned in the above background art. To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an intelligent medicine box and a method for using the same in a patient monitor, including a medicine box body, a top cover is hinged to the top of the medicine box body, a medication switch is installed on the top cover, an alarm is installed on the top cover, an environmental sensor is installed on the top cover, a data interface is provided on the side wall of the medicine box body, a data cable is connected to the end side of the data interface, the end side of the data cable is connected to a monitor body, an electronic tag is installed on the outer surface of the medicine box body, a plurality of medicine storage compartments are provided inside the medicine box body, a medicine weight sensor is installed on the inner bottom surface of the medicine storage compartment, and a data processing module is installed inside the medicine box body.

[0005] Preferably, the environmental sensor is composed of a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor.

[0006] Preferably, the environmental sensor, the data processing module and the monitor body are all electrically connected to the alarm.

[0007] Preferably, the electronic tag is electrically connected to the data processing module.

[0008] Preferably, a transparent cover is snap-fitted to the top of the medicine storage compartment.

[0009] Preferably, the number of the electronic tags is set corresponding to the number of the medicine storage compartments.

[0010] Preferably, the medicine weight sensor is electrically connected to the data processing module.

[0011] The present invention also discloses an intelligent medicine box and its usage method in a patient monitor, including the following steps: S1. Initial operation of the medicine box: Connect the medicine box body to the monitor body through the data cable. Input the patient's medication order on the screen of the monitor body, including the type of medicine, dosage, and medication time. Place each type of medicine into the corresponding medicine storage chamber, and input the type of medicine and initial weight into the data processing module by scanning the electronic tag. Then transmit the humidity and temperature data for monitoring the medicine storage environment to the data processing module; S2. Medication monitoring: Take out the medicine from the medicine box body. Measure the weight change of the medicine in real time through the medicine weight sensor. Calculate the type and dosage of the taken-out medicine through the data processing module. The data processing module transmits the medication information to the monitor body, displays the medication record through the monitor body, and reminds the patient whether to take the medicine on time and in the correct dosage; S3. Environment monitoring: Measure the temperature and humidity through the environment sensor. When the environmental conditions exceed the set range, the data processing module triggers the alarm system, prompts the user to pay attention to the change of the medicine storage environment through the alarm, and the temperature and humidity values are displayed through the monitor body for viewing; S4. Data processing: Receive the data from the medicine weight sensor and the environment sensor through the data processing module, calculate the weight change of the medicine and the environmental change in real time, identify the type and dosage of the medicine taken out by the patient through the data processing module, and transmit the result to the monitor body, while monitoring the temperature and humidity of the storage environment.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: In the present invention, press the medication switch. Through the medication switch, the corresponding amount of medicine combination can be ejected from the medicine storage chamber according to the setting of each medication according to the doctor's order with one key. And as the medicine is taken out, the medicine weight sensor measures the weight change of the medicine in real time.

[0013] In the present invention, connect the data interface on the side of the medicine box body and the monitor body respectively through the data cable, so that the medicine box body and the monitor body are electrically connected, ensuring smooth data transmission between the monitor and the medicine box and realizing synchronous update of data.

[0014] In this method, the weighing sensor is set to measure the weight of the medicine in real time. The weighing sensor is connected to the data processing module to ensure that the weight change of the medicine can be accurately recorded, and the type and dosage of the medicine taken out by the patient can be monitored in real time to ensure accurate medication.

[0015] In this method, the screen and reminder function of the monitor are used to ensure that patients take medicine on time and in the correct dosage according to the preset medication orders, improving medication compliance. Moreover, it can record the medication data for each time, display and store it through the monitor, and medical staff can view and analyze the medication records at any time to optimize the treatment plan. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an intelligent medicine box; Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the medicine box body and the monitor body of an intelligent medicine box; Figure 3 It is of an intelligent medicine box Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the medicine box body; Figure 4 It is of an intelligent medicine box Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the medicine box body; Figure 5 It is of an intelligent medicine box Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the side view structure of the medicine box body; Figure 6 It is of an intelligent medicine box Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the collaborative application of the medicine box body and the monitor body of an intelligent medicine box.

[0017] In the figures: 1. Medicine box body; 2. Top cover; 3. Medication switch; 4. Alarm; 5. Environmental sensor; 6. Data interface; 7. Data cable; 8. Monitor body; 9. Electronic tag; 10. Medicine storage room; 11. Medicine weight sensor; 12. Data processing module. Detailed Embodiment

[0018] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technical staff in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6, the present invention provides a technical solution: an intelligent medicine box and its usage method in a patient monitor, including a medicine box body 1. The medicine box body is made of durable and non-toxic plastic or metal materials, and is divided into several independent medicine storage compartments 10. Each independent medicine storage compartment 10 is used to store different types of drugs. A top cover 2 is hinged to the top of the medicine box body 1. A medicine-taking switch 3 is installed on the top cover 2. When taking medicine, the corresponding dosage of combined drugs can be ejected from the medicine storage compartment at one key according to the setting of each medicine-taking according to the doctor's advice. An alarm 4 is installed on the top cover 2, and an environmental sensor 5 is installed on the top cover 2. A data interface 6 is provided on the side wall of the medicine box body 1. One end of the data interface 6 is connected to a data cable 7, and one end of the data cable 7 is connected to a monitor body 8. An electronic tag 9 is installed on the outer surface of the medicine box body 1. Multiple medicine storage compartments 10 are provided inside the medicine box body 1. A medicine weight sensor 11 is installed on the inner bottom surface of the medicine storage compartment 10, and a data processing module 12 is installed inside the medicine box body 1.

[0020] It should be noted that the monitor consists of lead wires, electrodes, a signal amplifier, a filter, a display, and a recorder. The lead wires are used to receive the patient's electrocardiogram signal and transmit it to the monitor. Then, the signal amplifier amplifies the weak current of the patient's electrocardiogram signal and converts it into an observable voltage signal. The filter filters out the interference and clutter in the electrocardiogram signal. Finally, the display and recorder display and record information such as the patient's electrocardiogram waveform, heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and body temperature. However, the monitor belongs to the prior art in this field and is not the main innovation in this technical solution. The monitor only includes and is not unique, so it will not be described in detail.

[0021] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the environmental sensor 5 consists of a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor. It should be noted that the environmental sensor 5 utilizes the characteristic that the resistance of certain metals or semiconductor materials changes with temperature to convert the temperature change into a resistance signal. The humidity sensor contains a capacitor coated with a hygroscopic material. When the humidity increases, the dielectric constant of the hygroscopic material changes, resulting in a change in the capacitance value of the capacitor. By measuring the change in the capacitance value, the sensor can accurately calculate the current humidity. The two display the temperature value on the monitor through subsequent processing, which is used to detect the temperature and humidity of the drug storage environment in real time. And the environmental sensor 5 is connected to the data processing module 12 to ensure the real-time monitoring and recording of environmental data.

[0022] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 andFigure 5 As shown, the environmental sensor 5, the data processing module 12, and the monitor body 8 are all electrically connected to the alarm 4. When the patient needs to take medicine, the monitor reminds the patient to take the medicine on time and in the correct dosage by means of sound, image, vibration, etc. according to the preset medication order. When the environmental sensor 5 detects that the temperature or humidity of the storage environment exceeds the safe range, the alarm 4 will receive and issue an alarm, prompting the user to pay attention to the change of the drug storage environment. The reminder system ensures that the patient will not forget to take the medicine and that the medicine is stored in a suitable environment. In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the electronic tag 9 is electrically connected to the data processing module 12. The electronic tag 9 uses a two-dimensional code, and the two-dimensional code is a specific convex shape. When using a scanning device (such as a smartphone camera) to scan the two-dimensional code, the scanning device will perform image processing on the two-dimensional code, extract the small black and white squares in the image, and decode the information therein through an encoding and decoding algorithm. Medical staff can then identify and manage the drugs in the medicine box by scanning the two-dimensional code.

[0023] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, a transparent lid is snap-fitted to the top of the medicine storage room 10. It is convenient to cover and protect the drugs, prevent dust from entering, and improve the storage effect.

[0024] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the number of the electronic tags 9 is set corresponding to the number of the medicine storage rooms 10. The electronic tags 9 are independently set corresponding to the medicine storage rooms 10, and the information on each electronic tag 9 is different, so as to facilitate medical staff to more intuitively view the medication situation.

[0025] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the drug weight sensor 11 is electrically connected to the data processing module 12. The drug weight sensor 11 is the core component of the drug weighing system. It directly contacts the drug to be measured, converts the weight of the drug into an electrical signal, and is responsible for receiving the electrical signal from the drug weight sensor 11 through the data processing module 12, converting it into a recognizable digital signal, and then performing processing such as weight calculation and data analysis, enabling the real-time measurement of the drug weight and ensuring the accurate recording of the drug weight change.

[0026] Usage method and advantages of the present invention: When the intelligent medicine box and its usage method in a patient monitor are working, the working process is as follows: As Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, when using this medicine box, first connect the data cable 7 to the data interface 6 on the side of the medicine box body 1 and the monitor body 8 respectively, so that the medicine box body 1 is electrically connected to the monitor body 8. Subsequently, input the patient's medication orders, including the drug type, dosage, and medication time, etc., through the screen on the monitor body 8.

[0027] Then open the top cover 2, take out the transparent lid, put each drug into the corresponding drug storage compartment 10 respectively. The drug is placed in contact with the drug weight sensor, and input the drug type, initial weight, and the temperature and humidity values of the environmental sensor 5 into the data processing module 12 by scanning the electronic label 9. And all medication data and environmental monitoring data are updated and stored in the monitor in real time. Medical staff can view and analyze the patient's medication records and environmental changes through the monitor.

[0028] When the patient takes out the drug from the medicine box, press the medication switch 3. Through the medication switch 3, the corresponding amount of the combination can be ejected from the drug storage compartment according to the setting of each medication according to the doctor's order. And as the drug is taken out, the drug weight sensor 11 measures the weight change of the drug in real time. The data processing module 12 calculates the type and dosage of the taken-out drug, and transmits the medication information to the monitor through the data processing module 12. The monitor displays the medication record and reminds the patient whether to take the medicine on time and in the correct amount.

[0029] And when the medicine box is in use, the environmental sensor 5 monitors the humidity and temperature of the drug storage environment in real time and transmits the data to the data processing module 12. When the environmental conditions exceed the set range, the data processing module 12 triggers the alarm system, and prompts the user to pay attention to the change of the drug storage environment through the monitor, ensuring that the drug is stored and used in a suitable environment and maintaining the stability of the drug efficacy.

[0030] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments, and the above embodiments and the descriptions in the specification are only preferred examples of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention claimed. The scope of the present invention claimed is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An intelligent medicine box, comprising a medicine box body (1), characterized in that: A top cover (2) is hinged to the top of the medicine box body (1). A medicine-taking switch (3) is installed on the top cover (2). An alarm (4) is installed on the top cover (2). An environment sensor (5) is installed on the top cover (2). A data interface (6) is provided on the side wall of the medicine box body (1). A data cable (7) is connected to the end side of the data interface (6). A data cable (7) is connected to the end side of the data cable (7). A monitor body (8) is connected to the end side of the data cable (7). An electronic tag (9) is installed on the outer surface of the medicine box body (1). A plurality of medicine storage rooms (10) are provided inside the medicine box body (1). A medicine weight sensor (11) is installed on the inner bottom surface of the medicine storage room (10). A data processing module (12) is installed inside the medicine box body (1).

2. The intelligent medicine box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The environment sensor (5) consists of a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor.

3. The intelligent medicine box according to claim 1, wherein: The environment sensor (5), the data processing module (12) and the monitor body (8) are all electrically connected to the alarm (4).

4. The intelligent medicine box according to claim 1, wherein: The electronic tag (9) is electrically connected to the data processing module (12).

5. An intelligent medicine box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transparent lid is snap-fitted to the top of the medicine storage room (10).

6. The intelligent medicine box according to claim 1, wherein: The number of the electronic tags (9) is set corresponding to the number of the medicine storage rooms (10).

7. The intelligent medicine box according to claim 1, wherein: The medicine weight sensor (11) is electrically connected to the data processing module (12).

8. An intelligent medicine box according to claim 7 and its usage method in a patient monitor, characterized in that: It includes the following steps: S1. Initial operation of the medicine box: Connect the medicine box body (1) to the monitor body (8) through the data cable (7). Input the patient's medicine-taking orders, including the type of medicine, dosage and medicine-taking time, through the screen on the monitor body (8). Put each type of medicine into the corresponding medicine storage room (10) respectively. Input the type of medicine and the initial weight into the data processing module (12) by scanning the electronic tag (9). Then transmit the humidity and temperature data for monitoring the medicine storage environment to the data processing module (12); S2. Medicine-taking monitoring: Take out the medicine from the medicine box body (1). Measure the weight change of the medicine in real time through the medicine weight sensor (11). Calculate the type and dosage of the taken-out medicine through the data processing module (12). The data processing module (12) transmits the medicine-taking information to the monitor body (8). Display the medicine-taking record through the monitor body (8) and remind the patient whether to take the medicine on time and in the right amount; S3. Environment monitoring: Measure the temperature and humidity through the environment sensor (5). When the environmental conditions exceed the set range, the data processing module (12) triggers the alarm system. Prompt the user to pay attention to the change of the medicine storage environment through the alarm (4). And display its temperature and humidity values through the monitor body (8) for viewing; S4. Data processing: Receive the data from the drug weight sensor (11) and the environmental sensor (5) through the data processing module (12), calculate the weight change of the drug and the environmental change in real time, identify the type and dosage of the drug taken out by the patient through the data processing module (12), and transmit the result into the monitor body (8). At the same time, monitor the temperature and humidity of the storage environment.

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