A data recording device and dispenser device

Abstract

The patent relates to a data recording device and a dispenser device. The data recording device comprises a housing, a pressing piece, a control chip and a pressure detection device, the housing defines a housing cavity penetrating through the housing and a first opening communicating with the housing cavity, the control chip and the pressure detection device are arranged in the housing cavity, and the pressing piece covers the first opening. The pressure detection device abuts against the pressing piece and is configured to detect the pressure received by the pressing piece. The control chip is configured to record relevant data when the pressure value received by the pressing piece detected by the pressure detection device is equal to or greater than a predetermined pressure value. The control chip records relevant data. Further, the real-time collection and transmission of the relevant data can be realized in combination with an AI-driven data processing algorithm.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This patent relates to the field of data recording devices, and more specifically to a medical device dispenser device, particularly a data recording device related to an aerosol device / MDI (metered dose inhaler). Background Technology

[0002] Existing dispensing devices, such as aerosol or inhaler devices, enable users to inhale a target substance. For example, medical device aerosol / inhaler devices allow patients to inhale medication. The medication can be a liquid, suspension, powder, etc. The medication can act directly on mucous membranes and other sites, making aerosol / inhaler devices one of the most direct methods of medication administration.

[0003] Generally, patients inhale medication and use the dosage as prescribed by their doctor. For example, the doctor will tell the patient how many times a day and for how long each time. The specific operation of the aerosol device will directly affect the patient's actual medication intake and the effectiveness of disease control.

[0004] Real-world data (RWD) for pharmaceuticals refers to various data collected routinely related to patient health status and / or diagnosis and treatment. In some medical scenarios, doctors need to collect drug data, attempting to gather information such as the time and duration of patient use, and analyze this data for further evaluation, monitoring, or research on drug efficacy. However, some aerosol devices lack this functionality, forcing doctors, pharmaceutical companies, and other data collectors to rely on patient self-recording. Factors such as data accuracy, authenticity, and delayed patient follow-ups at hospitals can all affect the collection and outcome of real-world pharmaceutical data.

[0005] Prior art dispensers are known to monitor compliance with these parameters and, when necessary, send feedback to data-collecting users such as doctors and pharmaceutical companies for medication efficacy evaluation, particularly for these users. In the prior art, some aerosol dispensers are equipped with auxiliary devices for collecting patient usage data. For example, some aerosol dispensers include a data recording device, a trigger, and a spray canister. The data recording device of the aerosol dispenser includes a press and a switch. The data recording device monitors compliance with these parameters and, when necessary, sends feedback to data-collecting users such as doctors and pharmaceutical companies for medication efficacy evaluation, particularly for these users. When the patient presses the press, on the one hand, the press closes the switch, thereby triggering the data recording device to record the duration of the press, etc. On the other hand, the press activates the trigger, causing the spray canister to spray the substance to be sprayed (e.g., medication).

[0006] However, sometimes patients do not apply enough pressure to the aerosol dispenser, which only triggers the data recording device, causing it to start recording, but the dispenser itself does not activate the trigger. Consequently, this type of aerosol device cannot filter out the data from that instance, leading to inaccurate and unreliable data collection. This problem is particularly pronounced in existing oral and nasal dispensing devices due to their small size.

[0007] In some dispenser devices, a recording activation device is included, which the patient must activate separately to start recording. However, this method is inconsistent with the inhalation operation of the dispenser device itself, complicating operation and potentially misleading the patient.

[0008] In some dispenser devices, the battery is fixed and not replaceable. Patients who use the dispenser infrequently may experience a situation where the battery runs out and the dispenser stops recording data. This can also affect data recording.

[0009] Patent content In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of this patent is to provide a data recording device that can record relevant data of pressing when a trigger is activated, thereby making the data recording accurate.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, this patent provides a data recording device, including a housing, a pressing element, a control chip, and a pressure detection device. The housing defines a housing cavity extending through the housing and a first opening communicating with the housing cavity. The control chip and the pressure detection device are disposed in the housing cavity, and the pressing element is disposed on the first opening. The pressure detection device abuts against the pressing member and is configured to detect the pressure applied to the pressing member; The control chip is communicatively connected to the pressure detection device and is configured to record relevant data when the pressure value detected by the pressure detection device is equal to or greater than a predetermined pressure value.

[0011] Furthermore, the data recording device also includes a support member fixed in the housing, and the pressure detection device is disposed between the support member and the pressing member.

[0012] Furthermore, the data recording device also includes a control device, which includes the control chip. The control device is fixed in the housing, and the control device and the pressure detection device are disposed on opposite sides of the support.

[0013] Furthermore, the housing is provided with a second opening communicating with the housing cavity, and the second opening and the first opening are located on opposite sides of the housing cavity; The data recording device further includes a power supply and a retainer. The power supply can enter the housing cavity through the second opening and is located on one side of the control device. The retainer can be detachably connected to the housing via a connecting structure, and when the retainer is connected to the housing, the power supply can be held between the retainer and the control device.

[0014] Furthermore, the data recording device also includes a negative contact and a stop member. The negative contact is disposed on the control device, and the stop member is disposed on the retaining member and configured to allow the power supply to abut against the negative contact to maintain electrical contact.

[0015] Furthermore, the abutment is disposed on the retainer by two-material injection molding.

[0016] Furthermore, the data recording device also includes a positive electrode contact, which is disposed on the control device and arranged in the circumferential direction; When the power source is pressed against the negative contact by the abutment, the power source makes electrical contact with the positive contact.

[0017] Furthermore, the power source is a button cell battery.

[0018] Furthermore, the housing is provided with an indicator opening communicating with the housing cavity, and a portion of the support extends into the indicator opening so that a portion of the support can be observed from the outside of the housing. The support may be made of a light-transmitting material. The data recording device further includes a light source, and the support is configured to transmit the light from the light source to the outside of the housing.

[0019] Furthermore, the light source is communicatively connected to the control chip and electrically connected to the power supply; The control chip is configured to control the light source to emit light when the power of the power supply is less than a predetermined power.

[0020] Furthermore, the control chip is configured to control the light source to emit light when the control chip is connected to an external server or exports data.

[0021] Furthermore, the pressure detection device is a pressure sensor.

[0022] Furthermore, the purpose of this patent is to provide a dispenser device, including the aforementioned data recording device, trigger, and spray can, wherein the spray can is used to store the material to be sprayed; The pressing element is configured such that when the pressing element is subjected to an external force, the pressing element can trigger the trigger, thereby causing the spray can to spray the object to be sprayed.

[0023] The data recording device of this patent also allows for easy replacement of the power supply, and uses a stopper to press the power supply, so as to maintain a good electrical connection between the power supply and the negative contact while reducing the machining accuracy requirements of the stopper.

[0024] Furthermore, the data recording device includes a real-time clock, a memory, and a wireless communication device; The real-time clock is communicatively connected to the control chip and to the memory; the memory is communicatively connected to the wireless communication device, and the wireless communication device is capable of communicating with an external server.

[0025] Furthermore, the wireless communication device is connected to a smartphone or server via a wireless network or Bluetooth.

[0026] Furthermore, the wireless communication device can be combined with AI-driven data processing algorithms to achieve real-time acquisition and transmission of the relevant data.

[0027] It should be noted that the data recording device of this patent is a device that can be used to dispense fluid products. The fluid medium used for dispensing is especially pharmaceuticals, but the fluid can also be a medical aesthetic product fluid, a personal care product such as shampoo, shower gel, foundation, cosmetics, or even a food fluid. For example, for medical aesthetic products, it is necessary to pay attention to the actual dosage data and keep track of the real data in a timely manner to adjust the number of times the device is pressed.

[0028] The following will further explain the concept, specific structure and technical effects of this patent in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of this patent. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a data recording device according to an embodiment of this patent; Figure 2 This is a first-view exploded view of the data recording device according to an embodiment of this patent; Figure 3 This is a second-view exploded view of the data recording device according to an embodiment of this patent; Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the housing and retaining member of the data recording device according to an embodiment of this patent; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a data recording device according to an embodiment of this patent; Figure 6This is a connection block diagram of some components in the data recording device according to an embodiment of this patent.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 100 - Housing; 101 - Housing cavity; 102 - First opening; 103 - Second opening; 110 - Indicator opening; 200 - Pressing element; 300 - Control device; 301 - Control chip; 302 - Real-time clock; 303 - Memory; 304 - Wireless communication device; 400 - Pressure detection device; 401 - Auxiliary pad; 500 - Support component; 600-Power Supply; 700 - Retaining part; 701 - Protrusion; 702 - Recess; 703 - Abutting part; 801 - Negative contact; 802 - Positive contact. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the technical means, inventive features, objectives, and effects of this patent easier to understand, the following detailed illustrations further illustrate this patent. However, this patent is not limited to the implementation examples described below.

[0032] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only used to complement the content disclosed in the specification for those skilled in the art to understand and read, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this patent can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that this patent can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this patent.

[0033] Example This patent embodiment provides a dispenser device, such as an aerosol device, including a data recording device, a trigger, and a spray can. The spray can is used to store the substance to be sprayed (e.g., a medicine). Figures 1 to 5As shown, the data recording device includes a housing 100, a pressing member 200, a control chip 301, a pressure detection device 400, and an auxiliary pad 401. The housing 100 defines a housing cavity 101 extending through the housing 100 and a first opening 102 communicating with the housing cavity 101. The housing cavity 101 is generally cylindrical, extending axially. The first opening 102 is located at the top of the housing cavity 101. The control chip 301 and the pressure detection device 400 are disposed within the housing cavity 101. The pressing member 200 covers the first opening 102, thereby closing the top of the housing cavity 101 to protect components located within the housing cavity 101. The auxiliary pad 401 is disposed below and abuts against the pressing member 200. The auxiliary pad 401 is cylindrical. The pressure detection device 400 abuts against the auxiliary pad 401 and is configured to detect the pressure applied to the pressing member 200. The pressing element 200 is configured such that when it is subjected to a certain external force, it triggers a trigger, thereby causing the spray can to spray the object to be sprayed. The control chip 301 is communicatively connected to the pressure detection device 400 and is configured to record relevant data when the pressure value detected by the pressure detection device 400 is greater than or equal to a predetermined pressure value. The relevant data includes, but is not limited to, the time of the press, the duration of the press, and the total number of presses. The predetermined pressure value is determined based on the force with which the pressing element 200 triggers the trigger. In one embodiment, the predetermined pressure value is equal to the force with which the pressing element 200 triggers the trigger, such that when the pressure value with which the pressing element 200 triggers the trigger is greater than the force with which the trigger is activated, the control chip 301 records the relevant data.

[0034] Therefore, the control chip 301 can record relevant data when the trigger is activated, but will not record data when the trigger is not activated, thus avoiding the recording of inaccurate or false "pseudo-data" and ensuring the accuracy and authenticity of the data. Furthermore, the data recording device of this patent does not include a switch. The pressure detection device 400 in this patent detects the pressure value received by the pressing element 200 in real time.

[0035] In one embodiment, the pressure sensing device 400 is generally concave with a laterally open opening. One free end abuts against the underside of an auxiliary pad 401, thereby sensing the pressure applied to the pressing member 200 through the auxiliary pad 401. The other free end is connected to a control chip 301. The auxiliary pad 401 maintains the sensitivity of the pressure sensing device 400.

[0036] In some embodiments, the data recording device further includes a support member 500. The support member 500 is generally plate-shaped. The support member 500 is fixed in the housing 100. A pressure detection device 400 is disposed between the support member 500 and the pressing member 200.

[0037] In some embodiments, the data recording device further includes a control device 300. The control device 300 includes the aforementioned control chip 301. The control device 300 is fixed within the housing 100, and the control device 300 and the pressure detection device 400 are disposed on opposite sides of the support member 500. Specifically, the control device 300 is disposed on the lower side of the support member 500, and the pressure detection device 400 is disposed on the upper side of the support member 500. In one embodiment, the control device 300 is a PCD board.

[0038] In some embodiments, the housing 100 is provided with a second opening 103 communicating with the housing cavity 101, and the second opening 103 and the first opening 102 are disposed on opposite sides of the housing cavity 101. In one embodiment, the second opening 103 is disposed at the bottom of the housing cavity 101.

[0039] In some embodiments, the data recording device further includes a power supply 600 and a retainer 700. The power supply 600 can enter the housing cavity 101 through the second opening 103 and is located on one side (i.e., the lower side) of the control device 300. The retainer 700 can be detachably connected to the housing 100 via a connecting structure, and when the retainer 700 is connected to the housing 100, the power supply 600 can be held between the retainer 700 and the control device 300. Thus, the user can quickly replace the power supply 600 as needed.

[0040] In some embodiments, the data recording device further includes a negative contact 801 and abutment 703. The negative contact 801 is disposed on the control device 300. The abutment 703 is disposed on the retainer 700 and configured to allow the power supply 600 to abut against the negative contact 801 to maintain electrical contact. In one embodiment, the negative contact 801 is disposed on the bottom surface of the control device 300. The abutment 703 can apply force to the lower surface of the power supply 600, thereby causing the upper surface of the power supply 600 to make electrical contact with the negative contact 801 when it is pressed against the bottom surface of the control device 300.

[0041] In some embodiments, the abutment 703 may be made of silicone to prevent damage to the power supply 600 when the abutment 703 applies force to the power supply 600. The silicone abutment 703 is heat-resistant, pressure-resistant, and wear-resistant, and is not prone to failure. Furthermore, the abutment 703 can reduce the precision required for the retainer 700 to be detachably connected to the housing 100 via the connecting structure, thereby reducing manufacturing costs. The abutment is not limited to silicone; those skilled in the art can choose other similar processes or materials suitable for achieving the above effects, such as two-color injection molding, depending on the actual product design.

[0042] In some embodiments, the abutment 703 is disposed on the retainer 700 by two-part injection molding.

[0043] In some embodiments, the data recording device further includes a positive contact 802. The positive contact 802 is disposed on the control device 300 and arranged circumferentially. When the power supply 600 is abutted against the negative contact 801 by the abutment member 703, the power supply 600 makes electrical contact with the positive contact 802. In one embodiment, two positive contacts 802 are disposed on the bottom surface of the control device 300. The positive contacts 802 are generally zigzag-shaped and generally enclosed in an arc shape, thereby contacting the circumferential surface of the power supply 600 from the circumferential direction to form an electrical contact.

[0044] In some embodiments, the power source 600 can be a button cell battery. This facilitates battery replacement for the user and reduces the axial height of the data recording device. The power source is not limited to a button cell battery; those skilled in the art can select other similar batteries suitable for achieving the above effects, depending on the specific product design.

[0045] In some embodiments, the connection structure includes a recess 702 disposed on the side wall of the housing cavity 101 and a protrusion 701 disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the retainer 700. The protrusion 701 and the recess 702 are configured such that the protrusion 701 can enter the recess 702 and rotate circumferentially within the recess 702 at a certain angle, thereby connecting the retainer 700 to the housing 100.

[0046] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the protrusion 701 is generally cuboid in shape. The recess 702 is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the housing cavity 101, and extends circumferentially after being recessed upwards from the lower edge of the inner peripheral wall for a certain distance. Thus, the protrusion 701 can enter the recess 702 from below and rotate at a certain angle in the recess 702 along a first circumferential direction to quickly connect the retainer 700 to the housing 100. When the user needs to remove the retainer 700 from the housing 100 to replace the power supply 600, the user can rotate the retainer 700 at a certain angle in a second circumferential direction opposite to the first circumferential direction, and move the retainer 700 axially away from the power supply 600.

[0047] In another embodiment, the connection structure includes threads disposed on the housing cavity 101 and threads disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the retainer 700. It can be connected or disconnected via threaded engagement.

[0048] In some embodiments, the housing 100 has an indicator opening 110 communicating with the housing cavity 101. The indicator opening 110 is disposed on a circumferential sidewall of the housing 100. A portion of a support member 500 extends into the indicator opening 110 such that a portion of the support member 500 can be observed from the outside of the housing 100. The support member 500 is made of a light-transmitting material. The data recording device also includes a light source, and the support member 500 is configured to transmit light from the light source to the outside of the housing 100.

[0049] In some embodiments, the light source is communicatively connected to the control chip 301 and electrically connected to the power supply 600. The control chip 301 is configured to control the light source to emit light when the power supply 600's charge level is less than a predetermined charge level, in order to inform the user that the power supply 600 is low and needs to be replaced. In one embodiment, the predetermined charge level is 10% of the total charge level of the power supply 600.

[0050] In some embodiments, the control chip 301 is configured to control the light source to emit light when the control chip 301 is connected to an external server or exports data.

[0051] In some embodiments, the pressure detection device 400 is a pressure sensor, preferably a flexible pressure sensor or the like. The pressure sensor is not limited to a flexible pressure sensor; those skilled in the art can select other similar sensors suitable for achieving the above-mentioned effects based on the actual product solution.

[0052] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the control device 300 also includes a real-time clock 302, a memory 303, and a wireless communication device 304. The real-time clock 302 is communicatively connected to the control chip 301 and also communicatively connected to the memory 303. The memory 303 is communicatively connected to the wireless communication device 304, and the wireless communication device 304 can communicate with an external server. When the pressure detection device 400 detects that the pressure value received by the pressing member 200 is greater than a predetermined pressure value, the control chip 301 determines that the trigger is triggered and commands the real-time clock 302 to record the start time and end time of the trigger. The memory 303 receives and stores the data recorded by the real-time clock 302 and transmits the data to an external server via the wireless communication device 304. Data analysis and processing can be performed in the cloud. In one embodiment, the cloud calculates the number of triggers based on the time data recorded by the real-time clock 302. Users and doctors can scan the QR code (not shown) on the outer surface of the housing 100 of the data recording device via an APP to obtain data from an external server, so as to monitor the compliance of these parameter data and send feedback to data collection users such as doctors and pharmaceutical companies when necessary, especially for doctors and pharmaceutical companies to evaluate the effectiveness of medication.

[0053] In one embodiment, the wireless communication device can combine AI-driven data processing algorithms to achieve real-time acquisition and transmission of the relevant data. AI technology preprocesses and encrypts the collected basic information, including but not limited to specific medication information, the time of each compression, compression duration, and total number of compressions, to ensure data accuracy and security. Simultaneously, deep learning algorithms are used to verify the data, further improving data quality and providing reliable data support for possible subsequent adjustments and interventions.

[0054] In one embodiment, the wireless communication device 306 communicates with an external server via a wireless network or Bluetooth.

[0055] In one embodiment, the real-time clock 302 may be a chip such as DS1302, used as a system clock.

[0056] The preferred embodiments of this patent have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make numerous modifications and variations based on the concept of this patent without inventive effort. Therefore, any technical solution that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the concept of this patent through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation on the basis of existing technology should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A data recording device, characterized in that, The device includes a housing (100), a pressing element (200), a control chip (301), and a pressure detection device (400). The housing (100) defines a housing cavity (101) extending through the housing (100) and a first opening (102) communicating with the housing cavity (101). The control chip (301) and the pressure detection device (400) are disposed in the housing cavity (101), and the pressing element (200) covers the first opening (102). The pressure detection device (400) abuts against the pressing member (200) and is configured to detect the pressure applied to the pressing member (200); The control chip (301) is communicatively connected to the pressure detection device (400) and is configured to record relevant data when the pressure value detected by the pressure detection device (400) on the pressing member (200) is equal to or greater than a predetermined pressure value.

2. The data recording device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The data recording device further includes a support member (500) which is fixed in the housing (100), and the pressure detection device (400) is disposed between the support member (500) and the pressing member (200).

3. The data recording device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The data recording device further includes a control device (300), which includes the control chip (301). The control device (300) is fixed in the housing (100), and the control device (300) and the pressure detection device (400) are disposed on opposite sides of the support (500).

4. The data recording device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The housing (100) is provided with a second opening (103) communicating with the housing cavity (101), and the second opening (103) and the first opening (102) are located on opposite sides of the housing cavity (101); The data recording device further includes a power supply (600) and a retainer (700). The power supply (600) can enter the housing cavity (101) through the second opening (103) and is located on one side of the control device (300). The retainer (700) can be detachably connected to the housing (100) via a connecting structure. When the retainer (700) is connected to the housing (100), the power supply (600) can be held between the retainer (700) and the control device (300).

5. The data recording device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The data recording device further includes a negative contact (801) and a contact (703), the negative contact (801) being disposed on the control device (300), and the contact (703) being disposed on the retainer (700) and configured to allow the power supply (600) to abut against the negative contact (801) to maintain electrical contact.

6. The data recording device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The abutment (703) is disposed on the retainer (700) by double injection molding.

7. The data recording device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The data recording device further includes a positive electrode contact (802), which is disposed on the control device (300) and arranged in the circumferential direction; When the power source (600) is pressed against the negative contact (801) by the abutment (703), the power source (600) makes electrical contact with the positive contact (802).

8. The data recording device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The power source (600) is a button battery.

9. The data recording device as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that, The housing (100) is provided with an indicator opening (110) communicating with the housing cavity (101), and a part of the support member (500) extends into the indicator opening (110) so that a part of the support member (500) can be observed from the outside of the housing (100). The support member (500) is made of a light-transmitting material. The data recording device further includes a light source, and the support (500) is configured to transmit light from the light source to the outside of the housing (100).

10. The data recording device as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that, The light source is communicatively connected to the control chip (301) and electrically connected to the power supply (600); The control chip (301) is configured to control the light source to emit light when the power of the power supply (600) is less than a predetermined power.

11. The data recording apparatus as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, The control chip (301) is configured to control the light source to emit light when the control chip (301) is connected to an external server or exports data.

12. The data recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The data recording device is equipped with a real-time clock (302), a memory (303) and a wireless communication device (304). The real-time clock (302) is communicatively connected to the control chip (301) and is also communicatively connected to the memory (303). The memory (303) is communicatively connected to the wireless communication device (304), and the wireless communication device (304) is capable of communicating with an external server.

13. The data recording device as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, The wireless communication device (304) is connected to a smartphone or server via a wireless network or Bluetooth.

14. The data recording device as described in claim 13, wherein the wireless communication device can be combined with an AI-driven data processing algorithm to realize real-time acquisition and transmission of the relevant data.

15. A dispenser device, characterized in that, Includes the data recording device, trigger, and spray can as described in any one of claims 1-14, wherein the spray can is used to store the object to be sprayed; The pressing member (200) is configured such that when the pressing member (200) is subjected to an external force, the pressing member (200) can trigger the trigger, thereby causing the spray can to spray the object to be sprayed.

16. The dispenser device as claimed in claim 15, characterized in that, The object to be sprayed is a fluid medium, which is a pharmaceutical or medical aesthetic product fluid.

17. The dispenser device as claimed in claim 15, characterized in that, The object to be sprayed is a fluid medium, which may be a personal care product or a food fluid.

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