A medicine intelligent storage system, an intelligent medicine box and a medicine intelligent storage method

Abstract

An example of the present disclosure provides a medicine intelligent storage system, an intelligent medicine box and a medicine intelligent storage method, wherein the system comprises: a medicine storage end with an identity identification, which analyzes packaging information to generate medicine related information bound with the identity information of the medicine storage end and displays the information; an image acquisition end, which captures an image of the outer packaging of the medicine and an image of the identity identification of the medicine storage end; a cloud server, which analyzes the medicine basic information generated by analyzing the image of the outer packaging of the medicine acquired from the image acquisition end and the image of the identity identification of the medicine storage end, and generates the medicine basic information bound with the identity information of the medicine storage end; and sends the medicine related information bound with the identity information of the medicine storage end to the medicine storage end as packaging information. The example of the present disclosure can effectively improve the safety and convenience of medicine storage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This solution relates to the field of home medical devices. More specifically, it relates to a smart drug storage system, a smart pillbox, and a smart drug storage method. Background Technology

[0002] With the accelerating aging of the population and the continuous rise in the incidence of chronic diseases, my country's population aged 60 and above has exceeded 280 million, of which more than 75% suffer from chronic diseases and require long-term use of multiple medications. The demand for safety and convenience in home medication management is becoming increasingly prominent. Existing smart pillbox technology mainly has the following three limitations: (1) Drug information acquisition relies on barcodes or manual input, which has poor reliability.

[0003] Current solutions generally use barcode / QR code scanning to obtain drug information. However, barcodes are prone to printing errors, wear, or obstruction, leading to scanning failures. Furthermore, barcodes only contain limited identification information and cannot directly provide complete medication information such as dosage, usage, and precautions. Unlike scanning product codes and traceability codes in hospitals and other medical institutions, barcodes on home medications do not contain detailed drug information or only incomplete information. Users often need to manually enter multiple pieces of information, such as the drug name, specifications, and dosage, which is cumbersome and prone to errors, especially for the elderly, making it difficult to use.

[0004] (2) Sensor detection can only determine the picking and placing status, but cannot identify the identity of the medicine.

[0005] Traditional medicine boxes are equipped with weight sensors, infrared sensors, and vision sensors, which are typically used to detect the state in which the medicine is handled, but cannot determine the state of the medicine itself. This results in poor safety and practicality.

[0006] (3) The fixed grid design and information presentation methods lack flexibility.

[0007] Traditional smart pillboxes use fixed compartments, which cannot accommodate medicines of different sizes and shapes, resulting in low space utilization. Information is only presented in a mobile app, requiring users to check their phones separately when retrieving medication, separating this from the actual act of taking the medicine. The main safety risks associated with home medication use stem from taking the wrong medication rather than unauthorized dispensing; therefore, traditional smart pillboxes offer a poor user experience and lack of security.

[0008] Therefore, traditional family medicine boxes can no longer meet the urgent needs of modern families for safe, convenient, and intelligent management of medication. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a smart drug storage system, smart pillbox, and smart drug storage method to improve the safety and convenience of drug storage.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this disclosure adopt the following technical solutions: In a first aspect, an example of this disclosure provides a smart drug storage system, the system comprising: A drug storage terminal with an identification identifier parses the packaging information to generate drug-related information bound to the identification information of the drug storage terminal, and displays it. The image acquisition end captures images of the outer packaging of the medicine and the identification mark at the medicine storage end; The cloud server binds the basic drug information generated by parsing the outer packaging image of the drug with the identity information of the drug storage terminal generated by parsing the identity identification image of the drug storage terminal; and sends the drug-related information bound to the identity information of the drug storage terminal as packaged information to the drug storage terminal.

[0011] In some instances, the drug storage terminal includes: A medicine storage box with a medicine storage compartment; A display module is installed on the medicine storage box; The identification mark is set on the outer surface of the medicine storage box.

[0012] In some instances, the drug storage box is pre-installed with a device storage compartment, which contains a transceiver module, a parsing module, and a power module. The power module is electrically connected to the transceiver module, the parsing module, and the display module, respectively. The transceiver module, the parsing module, and the display module are electrically connected in sequence; The packaged information received by the transceiver module from the cloud server is parsed by the parsing module to generate at least one of the following drug-related information: basic drug information, drug anomaly information, and user identity information, which are bound to the identity information of the drug storage terminal. At least one of the following drug-related information—user identity information, basic drug information, and abnormal drug information—is displayed through the display module.

[0013] In some instances, the drug storage terminal also includes: The drug status monitoring module installed in the drug storage compartment is used to monitor the weight or temperature and humidity of the drugs and obtain drug weight information or temperature and humidity information. The drug weight information or temperature and humidity information is sent to the cloud server through the transceiver module.

[0014] In some instances, the medicine storage box is equipped with a magnetic or hanging structure.

[0015] In some instances, the image acquisition end includes: The image capture module captures images of the outer packaging of the medicine and the identification mark at the medicine storage location; The transmission module sends at least one of the following information to the cloud server: an image of the drug's outer packaging, an image of the drug storage device's identification mark, and user identity information to be bound to the drug storage device.

[0016] In some instances, the image acquisition terminal includes: a mode selection module, which responds to the user's selection operation to switch the binding mode or unbinding mode; and / or a user identity management module, which is used to add or delete user identity information.

[0017] In some instances, the image acquisition end is a handheld terminal or a wearable device.

[0018] In some instances, the cloud server includes: The intelligent agent for drug identification analyzes images of drug packaging based on a large-scale drug identification model to generate basic drug information. The identity recognition module parses the identity recognition image of the drug storage terminal and generates the identity information of the drug storage terminal; The association module binds the identity information of the drug to the identity information of the drug storage terminal; and / or binds the identity information of the drug storage terminal to the user's identity information; The communication module acquires at least one of the following: an image of the outer packaging of the medicine sent by the image acquisition terminal; an image of the identification mark of the medicine storage terminal; or user identity information; or, it sends packaged information consisting of at least one of the following: user identity information, basic medicine information, and abnormal medicine information bound to the identity information of the medicine storage terminal, to the medicine storage terminal.

[0019] In some instances, the association module is also used to unbind the basic drug information and the identity information of the drug storage terminal when the user selects the unbinding mode; and / or to unbind the identity information of the drug storage terminal and the user's identity information.

[0020] In some instances, the communication module is also used to acquire drug weight information or temperature and humidity information sent by the drug storage terminal; or to send information about insufficient drug quantity or drug deterioration risk warning information as drug abnormality information to the drug storage terminal. The cloud server also includes an anomaly detection module, which generates insufficient drug quantity information when the drug weight is lower than a first preset threshold; or generates drug deterioration risk warning information when the drug temperature and humidity are higher than a second preset threshold.

[0021] Secondly, an example of this disclosure provides a smart pillbox, including: a medicine storage box and a display module disposed on the medicine storage box; The medicine storage box is equipped with an identification tag that can be photographed by an external device; The drug storage box is equipped with a transceiver module and a parsing module. The parsing module parses the packaged information obtained by the transceiver module and generates at least one drug-related information among user identity information, basic drug information, and drug anomaly information that is bound to the identity information of the drug storage box. At least one of the following drug-related information—user identity information, basic drug information, and abnormal drug information—is displayed through the display module.

[0022] In some instances, the medicine storage box contains mutually sealed and isolated medicine storage compartments and device storage compartments; The device housing is equipped with a power module, a transceiver module, and a parsing module; the power module is electrically connected to the transceiver module, the parsing module, and the display module, respectively. The transceiver module, the parsing module, and the display module are electrically connected in sequence.

[0023] In some instances, the drug storage terminal also includes: The drug status monitoring module installed in the drug storage compartment is used to monitor the weight or temperature and humidity of the drugs and obtain drug weight information or temperature and humidity information. The drug weight information or temperature and humidity information is sent to the cloud server through the transceiver module.

[0024] In some instances, the medicine storage box is equipped with a magnetic or hanging structure.

[0025] Thirdly, an example of this disclosure provides a method for intelligent storage of pharmaceuticals, the method comprising: Take images of the outer packaging of the medicine and the identification tags at the medicine storage location; The basic drug information generated by parsing the outer packaging image of the drug and the identity information of the drug storage terminal generated by parsing the identity identification image of the drug storage terminal are bound together; and / or, the identity information of the drug storage terminal is bound together with the user's identity information. The packaged information consisting of at least one of the following drug-related information bound to the identity information of the drug storage terminal, basic drug information, and abnormal drug information, is sent to the drug storage terminal. The drug storage terminal parses the packaged information and generates at least one drug-related information among basic drug information, abnormal drug information, and user identity information that is bound to the identity information of the drug storage terminal, and displays it on the drug storage terminal.

[0026] Beneficial effects 1) The examples disclosed herein can automatically bind and associate drugs and drug storage terminals using the outer packaging image of the drug and the identification mark image of the drug storage terminal. Users do not need to manually enter drug information, which can effectively avoid the problems of tedious manual input and manual input errors, and is especially suitable for elderly users.

[0027] 2) The example disclosed herein displays basic drug information or abnormal drug information directly on the drug storage terminal by setting up a display module, so that users can obtain drug information at the drug collection site without having to check the mobile APP. This achieves seamless connection between drug collection and information acquisition, and improves drug safety.

[0028] 3) The examples disclosed herein include a magnetic or hanging structure, which allows the medicine storage unit to be flexibly mounted on various locations such as walls, refrigerators, and metal cabinets without the need for drilling, thus adapting to different home environments and improving ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments in the examples of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates the intelligent drug storage system described in this solution. Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing an example of the drug storage box described in this solution; Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing another example of the drug storage box described in this solution; Figure 4 This diagram illustrates an example of the cloud server described in this solution. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the intelligent drug storage method described in this solution is shown.

[0031] Attached icon number 1. Drug storage terminal; 101. Medicine storage box; 102. Box lid; 103. Box body; 104. Medicine storage compartment; 105. Device storage compartment; 106. Display module; 107. Identification tag; 108. Magnetic structure; 2. Image acquisition terminal; 3. Cloud server; 301. Drug identification intelligent agent; 302. Identity recognition module; 303. Association module; 304. Communication module; 305. Anomaly detection module. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure clearer, the implementation methods of the embodiments of this disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not an exhaustive list of all embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0033] Based on research and analysis of existing medicine cabinets, optimizations and improvements have been made primarily to address issues such as drug spoilage, storage and retrieval methods, and medication monitoring. However, existing medicine cabinets still present problems related to the association and storage of drugs with the cabinet itself.

[0034] For example, information needs to be manually entered before storing medicines to ensure the accuracy and safety of their storage. This method is not only cumbersome but also prone to errors and omissions.

[0035] For example, current medicine cabinets require storing medications along with their outer packaging to ensure safety. However, this method takes up a lot of space and limits the amount of medication that can be stored. Furthermore, the medicine cabinet itself occupies more space, making it less convenient for home use.

[0036] Therefore, this disclosure aims to provide a smart drug storage system and method. After the user removes the drug from its outer packaging, it is placed in the drug storage terminal 1. The image acquisition terminal 2 captures images of the drug's outer packaging and the identification mark 107 of the drug storage terminal 1. The cloud server 3 completes the image recognition and the binding association between the drug and the drug storage terminal 1, realizing the intelligent matching between the drug and the drug storage terminal 1. This solves the problems of cumbersome drug entry and easy mis-taking in existing solutions, and improves the security and convenience of drug storage.

[0037] The following will describe in detail, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a proposed intelligent drug storage system. Specifically, as shown in the attached drawings... Figure 1 As shown, the method includes: a drug storage terminal 1, an image acquisition terminal 2, and a cloud server 3. The image acquisition terminal 2 captures images of the drug's outer packaging and the identification mark 107 of the drug storage terminal 1, and sends them to the cloud server 3. The cloud server 3 parses the drug's outer packaging image to generate basic drug information; simultaneously, it parses the identification mark 107 image of the drug storage terminal 1 to generate the drug storage terminal 1's identity information. The drug and the drug storage terminal 1's identity information are bound together to establish an association between the drug storage terminal 1 and the drug, thereby achieving intelligent drug storage.

[0038] In this disclosed example, the drug storage terminal 1 is a storage device used to store drugs removed from their outer packaging. The drug storage terminal 1 has a unique identification identifier 107, which identifies the unique identity of the drug storage terminal 1, enabling the cloud service terminal 3 to associate the drug and its related information with the drug storage terminal 1. The drug packaging includes inner packaging and outer packaging. The inner packaging is the packaging that comes into direct contact with the drug, such as ampoules, injection vials, and aluminum foil; the outer packaging is the packaging outside the inner packaging. Besides providing protection during transportation, storage, and sales, the outer packaging also labels key information such as the drug's name, specifications, production date, expiration date, batch number, approval number, and manufacturer. Therefore, basic drug information can be obtained from the outer packaging.

[0039] like Figure 2 As shown, the drug storage end 1 includes a drug storage box 101 with a drug storage compartment 104. The drug storage box 101 can use the drug storage compartment 104 to hold various types of drugs taken out from the drug packaging, such as tablets, capsules, pills, granules, powders, ampoules, etc.

[0040] The medicine storage box 101 may include a box body 103 and a lid 102. The box body 103 and lid 102 can be designed with pull-out, flip-top, or screw-on opening mechanisms, allowing users to choose the appropriate type based on their usage habits. Both the box body 103 and lid 102 can be made of food-grade safe materials, such as food-grade ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene (PE), ensuring safety when in direct contact with medicines. The lid 102 is equipped with a sealing ring to ensure the airtightness of the medicine storage box 101, preventing the entry of external air, moisture, and dust, thus protecting the quality and efficacy of the medicines. After being sealed, the medicine storage box 101 effectively protects the internal medicines from external environmental influences.

[0041] The medicine storage box 101 can be designed in various types and sizes to accommodate medicines of different dosage forms and specifications. For example, it can be designed in, but is not limited to, the following ways: (1) Round box: suitable for holding small-volume bulk medicines such as tablets, capsules, and pills. The round inner wall has no sharp edges, making it easy to take out and clean the medicines.

[0042] (2) Square box: suitable for holding bottled medicines, large-volume tablets or medicines that need to be placed upright. The square structure has a high space utilization rate.

[0043] (3) Long box: suitable for containing aluminum foil medicines, long and strip-shaped medicines, etc.

[0044] In this embodiment, the identification tag 107 is affixed to the outer surface of the medicine storage box 101, facilitating the image acquisition terminal 2 to capture images of the identification tag 107. The identification tag 107 is information used to uniquely identify the medicine storage box 1, and can be implemented in, but is not limited to, the following ways: (1) QR code: A QR code is formed on the outer surface of the medicine storage box 101 by laser engraving. The laser-engraved QR code is permanent, not easy to wear or fall off, and is suitable for long-term use. The QR code serves as the main identification, and the image acquisition terminal 2 can obtain it by taking a picture.

[0045] (2) Digital coding: The product code on the outer surface of the medicine storage box 101 is used directly as the identification. No additional identification information is required. The image acquisition terminal 2 can directly obtain the digital code by taking a picture, which is convenient and practical.

[0046] (3) Barcode: A barcode is formed by pasting or electronically printing on the outer surface of the medicine storage box 101.

[0047] (4) Other combinations of text or graphic symbols.

[0048] In the examples disclosed herein, such as Figure 2 As shown, a backup identification tag 107 can also be configured for the medicine storage box 101. For example, an NFC chip or RFID tag can be embedded in the medicine storage box 101. When the captured image is unclear, the near-field communication or radio frequency communication function in the image acquisition terminal 2 can be used to supplement the acquisition of the identification tag 107 of the medicine storage box 1. Then, the image acquisition terminal 2 sends the identification tag 107 of the medicine storage box 1 to the cloud server 3. This method can provide dual protection for the identification of the medicine storage box 1 and also reduce the resource usage of the cloud server 3.

[0049] like Figure 2 As shown, the drug storage terminal 1 also includes a display module 106 mounted on the drug storage box 101. The display module 106 can directly display basic drug information or drug anomaly information on the drug storage box 101, allowing users to understand the drug status in a timely manner without having to check a mobile app.

[0050] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the display module 106 can be an e-ink screen or an OLED display, etc. E-ink screens have advantages such as low power consumption, sunlight visibility, and eye protection, making them suitable for displaying static information such as drug names, drug storage quantities, and expiration dates over long periods. OLED displays offer rich colors and fast response times, making them suitable for displaying dynamic information, such as user medication reminders, drug expiration dates, drug spoilage risk warnings, and animated prompts. The display module 106 can be integrated into the lid 102, forming a unified design that saves space and is aesthetically pleasing.

[0051] Based on the information sent by cloud server 3, the display module 106 can display content including but not limited to: 1) Basic drug information: drug name (trade name and generic name), specifications, single dose, remaining quantity, etc.; 2) Medication reminder information: next dose time, dosage to be taken this time, and method of administration (e.g., after meals, on an empty stomach, etc.); 3) Status indication information: associated status (not associated / associated), expired warning, insufficient dosage warning, etc.; 4) User information: In scenarios where multiple family members share the same medication, display the user's name or identifier corresponding to the current medication.

[0052] Depending on user needs, the display module 106 can display relevant drug information to the user through timed display, scrolling display, or other methods. In some examples, green font is used to display basic drug information; red font is used to display abnormal drug information; and yellow font is used to display reminder information. By using different colors or formats to convey different information to the user, the user can intuitively distinguish the content of the information and its urgency.

[0053] In the examples disclosed herein, such as Figure 2 As shown, the internal space of the medicine storage box 101 can be divided into multiple usable spaces. For example, a medicine storage compartment 104 can be designated as a storage space for medicines removed from their outer packaging. Figure 2 As shown, a device receiving compartment 105 can also be designated as a space for accommodating functional modules. Each usable space is physically isolated to ensure that the medicine does not come into contact with electronic components, thus guaranteeing medicine safety. The device receiving compartment 105 is a sealed compartment. Figure 2 The marking indicates the location of the device storage compartment 105 within the drug storage box.

[0054] In order to ensure stable information exchange between the drug storage box 101 and the outside world, a parsing module, a transceiver module and a power supply module (not shown in the figure) can be set in the device storage compartment 105 of the drug storage box 101.

[0055] The transceiver module can communicate with the cloud server 3 or the image acquisition terminal 2. For example, the transceiver module can receive basic drug information and drug anomaly information sent by the cloud server 3. The transceiver module can also send the current weight and temperature information of the drug to the cloud server 3; or, it can receive reminder settings such as medication time and dosage sent by the image acquisition terminal 2.

[0056] The parsing module can parse the packaged information received by the receiving module from the cloud server 3 or the image acquisition terminal 2, and generate basic drug information, drug anomaly information, user identity information, medication reminder information, and other drug-related information bound to the identity information of the drug storage terminal. Through the parsing module, the drug storage terminal 1 can have autonomous information analysis capabilities, without relying on external devices, and can flexibly adapt to different application environments through protocol settings.

[0057] In this example, the parsing module can be integrated with the transceiver module, which not only reduces the space usage of the drug storage terminal 1 but also reduces interference during information transmission, improving the stability of information transmission and the accuracy of information parsing. For example, the parsing module and the transceiver module can use wireless communication components such as Bluetooth, WiFi, ZigBee, and LoRa modules. The packaged information received by the transceiver module from the cloud server 3 is parsed by the parsing module to generate at least one drug-related information among the basic drug information, drug anomaly information, and user identity information bound to the identity information of the drug storage terminal, and then transmitted to the display module 106 for display.

[0058] In addition, the wireless communication component can also receive identity information from the cloud server and achieve secure information transmission through two-way protocol authentication.

[0059] The power supply module is electrically connected to the transceiver module, parsing module, and display module 106, respectively, providing a stable power supply to these modules. The power supply module can be a rechargeable lithium battery, dry cell battery, or button cell battery, etc. The capacity of the power supply module is configured according to the type and power consumption of the display module 106. For example, when using an e-ink screen, since the e-ink screen only consumes power during refresh, the capacity of the power supply module can be smaller, which helps to reduce the size of the medicine storage box 101.

[0060] In this embodiment, the drug storage terminal 1 also includes a drug status monitoring module (not shown in the figure) installed within the drug storage bin 104. The drug status monitoring module can monitor the weight or temperature and humidity of the drugs to obtain drug weight information or temperature and humidity information. The drug weight information or drug temperature and humidity information is sent to the cloud server 3 via a transceiver module. Specifically, the drug status monitoring module may include: A weight sensor is installed at the bottom of the medicine storage compartment 104. The weight sensor monitors the total weight of the medicines in the medicine storage box 101 in real time. The total weight of the medicines in the medicine storage box 101 is sent to the cloud server via a transceiver module, either in real time or periodically. The cloud server 3 determines the average weight of a single dose of medicine based on the type of medicine stored. Based on the actual weight of the medicines, the remaining amount of medicine is determined. When the remaining amount of medicine is lower than a preset first threshold, the cloud server 3 sends a insufficient amount information to the medicine storage box 101. After receiving the insufficient amount information, the transceiver module on the medicine storage box 101 displays it via the display module 106. The weight sensor can be a pressure sensor, strain gauge sensor, etc., and is installed on the box body 103 at the bottom of the medicine storage compartment 104.

[0061] A temperature and humidity sensor is installed inside the medicine storage compartment 104. For some medicines with specific temperature and humidity requirements, the temperature and humidity of the storage environment can be monitored in real time using the sensor. The temperature and humidity information is transmitted to the cloud server 3 via a transceiver module. When the temperature or humidity exceeds a preset second threshold, the cloud server 3 sends a medicine spoilage risk information to the medicine storage box 101. After receiving the medicine spoilage risk information, the transceiver module on the medicine storage box 101 displays it through the display module 106. The temperature and humidity sensor can be a digital temperature and humidity sensor, installed on the box body 103 at the bottom or side of the medicine storage compartment 104.

[0062] The drug status monitoring module can collect data periodically, for example, once per hour. It can also collect data using event-triggered methods; for example, if the lid 102 is detected as open, a data collection is triggered when the lid 102 is closed. The collected data is then sent to the cloud server 3 via the transceiver module for analysis and processing.

[0063] In the examples disclosed herein, such as Figure 3 As shown, to facilitate the use of the medicine storage box 101, a magnetic structure 108 or a hanging structure can be provided on the medicine storage box 101. The magnetic structure 108 can be a permanent magnet or electromagnet, etc., installed on the medicine storage box 101. The magnetic structure 108 can be embedded in the box wall of the medicine storage box 101, or it can be fixed to the outer surface of the medicine storage box 101 by adhesive. In actual use, the medicine storage box 101 can be flexibly hung on metal surfaces such as walls, refrigerator sides, and metal cabinets through the magnetic structure 108. In addition, hanging structures such as hanging holes, hooks, or buckles can be provided on the medicine storage box 101. By using the hanging structure in conjunction with wall hooks, door hooks, etc., the medicine storage box 101 can be hung.

[0064] The magnetic structure 108 and the hanging structure allow the medicine storage terminal 1 to be flexibly placed in various locations in the home without the need for drilling, making it convenient for users to access their medications at any time in daily life. Users can place the medicine storage terminal 1 on the wall next to the bedside table, on the side of the kitchen refrigerator, on the wall above the coffee table in the living room, etc., according to their usage habits, to achieve a user experience that is easily accessible.

[0065] In this disclosed example, a user can use image acquisition terminal 2 to capture images of the outer packaging of the medicine and the identification mark 107 of the medicine storage terminal 1. During the shooting process, in order to ensure the integrity and clarity of the images, the user can use photo mode to capture images from multiple angles; or they can use video mode to capture images of the outer packaging of the medicine and the identification mark 107 of the medicine storage terminal 1. Then, the captured images or videos are sent to cloud server 3.

[0066] Specifically, the image acquisition terminal 2 may include an image capturing module and a transmission module.

[0067] The image capture module can be a built-in camera, such as the rear or front camera of a smartphone. Before removing the medicine from its outer packaging and placing it into the medicine storage box 101, the user uses the camera of the image acquisition terminal 2 to photograph or record the outer packaging of the medicine, such as the outer box, bottle, or bag. Then, the user uses the camera of the image acquisition terminal 2 to photograph or record the identification mark 107, such as the QR code or barcode, on the medicine storage terminal 1. This obtains images of the medicine's outer packaging and the identification mark 107.

[0068] The transmission module is used to send the collected images of the outer packaging of the medicine and the identification mark 107 image of the medicine storage terminal 1 to the cloud server 3. The transmission module can use wireless communication methods such as WiFi, 4G / 5G mobile network, and Bluetooth to transmit image data to the cloud server 3.

[0069] In this example, the drug storage terminal 1 may include multiple drug storage boxes 101. When a particular drug storage box 101 is to be used by a specific user, the user's identity information, along with the image of the drug's outer packaging and the identification mark 107 image of the drug storage terminal 1, needs to be sent to the cloud server 3. The cloud server 3 can bind the drug, the drug storage box, and the user's identity information together, thereby ensuring that each drug storage box corresponds to a specific user and preventing users from mistakenly taking the wrong medication.

[0070] In this embodiment, to facilitate the reuse of the medicine storage box 101, a mode selection module can be further configured on the image acquisition terminal 2. Users can perform selection operations on the touchscreen of a smartphone, and the mode selection module responds to the user's selection operation by switching between binding and unbinding modes.

[0071] Binding Mode: After selecting the binding mode, the user follows the prompts to take images of the outer packaging of the medicine and the identification mark 107 of the medicine storage terminal 1. Then, the images are sent to the cloud server 3 via the transmission module, and the cloud server 3 performs the association binding operation between the medicine and the medicine storage terminal 1.

[0072] Unbinding Mode: After selecting the unbinding mode, the user takes an image of the identification mark 107 of the medicine storage box 101 to be unbound, or selects a bound medicine storage box 101 from the list. The cloud server 3 executes the unbinding operation between the medicine and the medicine storage box 101 based on the medicine box's identification information. After unbinding, the medicine storage box 1 can be rebound to other medicines, enabling the reuse of the medicine storage box 1.

[0073] The mode selection module can be a graphical button or menu provided on the APP interface, and users can switch modes by clicking the corresponding button.

[0074] Additionally, a user identity management module can be further configured on the image acquisition terminal 2. This module allows for the addition, deletion, and permission settings of user identity information.

[0075] In the examples disclosed herein, the image acquisition terminal 2 can be a handheld terminal device such as a smartphone or tablet computer; or a wearable device such as a smartwatch or smart glasses.

[0076] When the image acquisition terminal 2 is a smartphone or tablet, users can install a corresponding APP application on the device to perform operations or function calls such as image acquisition, data transmission, and mode selection. The APP can also integrate functions such as medication plan management, medication record viewing, and family member collaborative management. For example, the medication reminder management module can be used to set medication time, dosage, and reminder method, reminding the user via sound, vibration, or pop-up when the medication time arrives. Family members can use the medication reminder assistance module to push medication reminders to other family members who need to take medication, thereby enabling remote supervision of medication by family members. Multiple family members can also use the medication record viewing module to display the historical medication records and medication status of family members in the form of data visualization and statistical charts. Family members with primary modification permissions can also use the member management module to add, delete, and set permissions for family members. The APP installed on the handheld terminal device can manage family medication data through lightweight local database management, combined with synchronization with the cloud server 3. Simultaneously, data synchronization between multiple devices is supported.

[0077] When the image acquisition terminal 2 is a smartwatch or smart glasses, it can use a pre-built communication protocol and image sensors such as the camera on the watch or glasses to capture images of the outer packaging of the medicine and the identification tag 107 on the medicine storage terminal 1. The images are then uploaded to the cloud server 3 for processing. Smartwatches or smart glasses are suitable for elderly users or users with mobility impairments, offering easier operation.

[0078] In this disclosed example, cloud server 3 is a server cluster deployed in the cloud, responsible for the intelligent identification, data association, and management of drug information. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the cloud server 3 may include a drug identification intelligent agent 301, an identity recognition module 302, an association module 303, and a communication module 304. Specifically, The drug recognition intelligent agent 301 in cloud server 3, based on a large-scale drug recognition model, analyzes images of drug packaging to generate basic drug information. The pre-training data for the large-scale drug recognition model includes: standard drug information from the National Medical Products Administration's drug database, authorized data from pharmaceutical e-commerce platforms, drug packaging images, instruction manual images, and images of actual drugs provided by drug manufacturers. By extracting image features and conducting multiple iterative training iterations, an initial model is obtained. Then, drug regulatory personnel and other reviewers verify and adjust the data output by the initial model. This adjusted data serves as feedback for further iterative training of the large-scale model, ultimately resulting in the large-scale drug visual recognition model.

[0079] In some instances, large-scale drug identification models can employ, but are not limited to, the following techniques to identify and analyze images of drug packaging: 1) Image feature extraction: Using deep learning network architectures such as Vision Transformer (ViT) or ConvNeXt, visual features are extracted from drug packaging images, including visual elements such as color, shape, texture, and logo.

[0080] 2) OCR text recognition: Using CRNN (convolutional recurrent neural network) plus attention mechanism, it recognizes text information on medicine boxes, including drug name, specifications, usage and dosage.

[0081] 3) Packaging layout analysis: Using layout analysis models such as Layout Parser, the layout structure of pharmaceutical packaging is analyzed to locate key information areas (such as drug name area, specification area, usage and dosage area, expiration date area, etc.) to improve the accuracy of information extraction.

[0082] 4) Multimodal fusion: Adopting a CLIP-style dual-tower structure, it fuses image features and text features, and jointly represents visual and semantic information to improve recognition accuracy, especially when drug packaging looks similar but has different specifications.

[0083] 5) Drug Knowledge Base Retrieval: Using vector databases (such as FAISS, Milvus, etc.), matching drug records are retrieved from the drug knowledge base based on extracted visual and textual features. The drug knowledge base stores standard information and corresponding feature vectors for various known drugs.

[0084] 6) Named Entity Recognition (NER): Using a named entity recognition model, structured information such as drug name, specifications, and dosage form is extracted from the recognized text to form structured basic drug information.

[0085] In addition to the aforementioned image or video recognition functions, the drug identification intelligent agent 301 can further enhance the adaptability of the large model to different environments. For example, the enhanced capabilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Multilingual recognition and translation: Based on the languages ​​of different countries, recognition and translation functions are added to support the recognition of information on foreign language drug packaging and its translation into Chinese.

[0086] Image / video correction capability: The large model is trained to correct environmental factors such as image blurring, image tilting, image reflection, and image occlusion, thereby enhancing its recognition ability under non-ideal shooting conditions.

[0087] The basic drug information extracted from drug packaging images by the large-scale drug identification model includes, but is not limited to: drug name (trade name and generic name), specifications, dosage form, usage and dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications, traceability information / approval number, manufacturer, production date / expiration date, storage conditions, etc.

[0088] The identity recognition module 302 in the cloud server 3 is used to parse the image of the identity identification mark 107 of the drug storage terminal 1 to generate the identity information of the drug storage terminal 1. When the identity identification mark 107 is a graphic code such as a QR code or barcode, the identity recognition module 302 extracts the encoded content from the image through the corresponding graphic code decoding model to obtain the unique identity of the drug storage terminal 1. The graphic code decoding model can be obtained by training a deep learning neural network.

[0089] The association module 303 in the cloud server 3 is used to bind the basic information of the medicine and the identity information of the medicine storage terminal 1, so that the medicine storage terminal 1 and the medicine are associated. Specifically, the association module 303 establishes a mapping relationship between the basic information of the medicine, such as the name of the medicine, and the identity information of the medicine storage terminal 1 in the database of the cloud server 3, and records the binding status between the two. After binding, the medicine storage terminal 1 can form a one-to-one association with the corresponding medicine. When there are several medicine storage boxes 101 in the medicine storage terminal 1 that need to be configured for specific users, the cloud server 3 can bind the identity information of the specific user, the basic information of the medicine, and the identity information of the medicine storage terminal 1, so that the specific user, the medicine, and the medicine storage box 101 form a specific association. When the user picks up the medicine, he / she takes the medicine from his / her own exclusive medicine storage box 101 through the information displayed on the medicine storage box, thereby avoiding the risk of taking the wrong medicine.

[0090] The association module 303 is also used to unbind the basic drug information and the identity information of the drug storage terminal 1 when the user selects the unbinding mode, so that the drug storage terminal 1 is no longer associated with the drug. After unbinding, the binding relationship between the identity information of the drug storage terminal 1 and the original drug is cleared from the database of the cloud service terminal 3, and the drug storage terminal 1 returns to an idle state, which can be re-established with other drugs. At the same time, the identity information of the drug storage terminal and the user's identity information are also unbound.

[0091] The communication module 304 in the cloud server 3 can acquire at least one of the following information sent by the image acquisition terminal 2: the image of the outer packaging of the medicine, the image of the identification mark 107 of the medicine storage terminal 1, and the user's identity information. Based on the information received by the communication module 304, it transmits the information to the medicine identification agent 301 and the identity recognition module 302 for processing. The communication module 304 can also send a packaged message containing at least one of the following medicine-related information bound to the identity information of the medicine storage terminal: user identity information, basic medicine information, and medicine anomaly information, to the medicine storage terminal 1 bound to the medicine, enabling the display module 106 of the medicine storage terminal 1 to display various contents. It should be noted that the cloud server 3 can also use the communication module 304 to send its own identity information to the medicine storage terminal 1, achieving accurate information transmission through identity authentication.

[0092] The communication module 304 supports multiple communication protocols, including but not limited to: HTTP / HTTPS protocol for data interaction with the image acquisition terminal 2; MQTT protocol for low-power communication with the drug storage terminal 1; and WebSocket protocol for real-time push of medication reminder information. The communication module 304 also includes a message queue subsystem for asynchronously processing received image and monitoring data, improving the system's concurrent processing capabilities and stability.

[0093] To enhance the security of drug storage at the drug storage terminal 1, an anomaly detection module 305 can be further configured on the cloud server 3. Specifically, the communication module 304 obtains temperature and humidity information or drug weight information from the drug storage terminal 1. The anomaly detection module 305 can make anomaly judgments based on the monitoring data reported by the drug storage terminal 1, for example, Dosage monitoring: When the weight of the medication falls below a first preset threshold, a dosage shortage message is generated. The first preset threshold can be calculated based on the medication's usage, dosage, and treatment cycle. For example, if a medication is taken as one tablet three times a day, with each tablet weighing an average of 0.5g, and the total weight of the medication drops below 1.5g (i.e., less than three tablets), a dosage shortage message is generated to remind the user to replenish the medication promptly.

[0094] Temperature and humidity monitoring: When the temperature or humidity of the medicine exceeds a second preset threshold, a warning message about the risk of medicine deterioration is generated. The second preset threshold is set according to the storage requirements of the medicine. For example, the storage temperature of general medicines should not exceed 25℃ and the relative humidity should not exceed 60%; the storage temperature of medicines requiring refrigeration is 2-8℃. When the monitored temperature or humidity exceeds the storage condition range of the corresponding medicine and persists for a certain period of time, a warning message about the risk of medicine deterioration is generated.

[0095] The information generated by the anomaly detection module 305 regarding insufficient drug dosage or drug deterioration risk warning is sent to the display module 106 of the corresponding drug storage terminal 1 via the communication module 304 for alarm display, such as by flashing red text, to attract the user's attention.

[0096] The example disclosed herein automatically binds and associates the drug and the drug storage terminal 1 by utilizing the image of the drug's outer packaging and the image of the identification mark 107 of the drug storage terminal 1. This eliminates the need for users to manually input drug information, effectively avoiding the problems of tedious manual input and manual input errors, and is especially suitable for elderly users.

[0097] Based on the above-described implementation of the intelligent drug storage system, this disclosure further provides an intelligent drug storage method, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the method includes the following steps: S10: Capture images of the outer packaging of the medicine and the identification mark at the medicine storage location.

[0098] Before removing the medicine from its outer packaging and placing it into the medicine storage terminal 1, the user uses the image acquisition terminal 2 (such as an APP on a smartphone) to take pictures of the medicine's outer packaging and the identification mark 107 on the medicine storage terminal 1, respectively. The shooting order can be either to take pictures of the medicine's outer packaging first and then the identification mark 107, or to take pictures of the identification mark 107 first and then the medicine's outer packaging; this embodiment does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0099] S20: Bind the basic drug information generated by parsing the outer packaging image of the drug and the identity information of the drug storage terminal generated by parsing the identity identification image of the drug storage terminal; and / or bind the identity information of the drug storage terminal with the user's identity information.

[0100] After receiving the image of the drug's outer packaging, cloud server 3 uses a large-scale drug recognition model to analyze the image and generate basic drug information. This basic information may include the drug name, specifications, dosage form, usage and dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications, expiration date, and storage conditions. After receiving the identification identifier 107 image of drug storage terminal 1, cloud server 3 uses a decoding model corresponding to the identification identifier 107 image to parse out the unique identifier of drug storage terminal 1. Cloud server 3 establishes a mapping relationship between the basic drug information and the identification information of the drug storage terminal in its database, completing the binding association between the drug and drug storage terminal 1. Furthermore, when one or more drug storage boxes in the drug storage terminal belong to a specific user, cloud server 3 also needs to bind the specific user's identity information with the basic drug information and the identification information of the drug storage box, thus forming a binding association between the specific user, the drug, and the drug storage box.

[0101] S30: Send packaged information consisting of at least one of the following: user identity information bound to the identity information of the drug storage terminal, basic drug information, and abnormal drug information, to the drug storage terminal.

[0102] S40: The drug storage terminal parses the packaged information and generates at least one drug-related information from the basic drug information, abnormal drug information, and user identity information that are bound to the drug storage terminal's identity information, and displays it on the drug storage terminal.

[0103] The cloud server 3, through the communication module 304, sends packaged information consisting of at least one of the following drug-related information: drug identity information, user identity information, basic drug information, and drug anomaly information, bound to the identity information of the drug and the drug storage box, to the drug storage terminal 1. Upon receiving the packaged information, the transceiver module of the drug storage terminal 1 parses it using the parsing module, generating at least one of the following drug-related information bound to the identity information of the drug storage box: basic drug information, drug anomaly information, and user identity information, and displays it on the display module 106. Users can directly view information such as drug name, dosage, expiration date, and medication reminders on the display screen of the drug storage terminal 1 without the need for a mobile app.

[0104] In some instances, the method also includes a step of unbinding the drug from the drug storage device 1: After selecting the unbinding mode, the user captures an image of the identification mark 107 of the drug storage terminal 1 to be unbound using the image acquisition terminal 2. The association module 303 of the cloud server terminal 3 unbinds the identification information of the drug storage terminal 1 from its currently associated basic drug information, clearing the mapping relationship between the two in the cloud database. After unbinding, the drug storage terminal 1 returns to an idle state and can be re-associated with new drugs.

[0105] In some instances, the method also includes drug status monitoring and anomaly alerting steps: The drug status monitoring module in the drug storage terminal 1 collects the weight and temperature / humidity information of the drugs periodically or when an event is triggered, and sends it to the cloud server 3 via the transceiver module. The anomaly detection module 305 of the cloud server 3 analyzes the received monitoring data: when the drug weight is lower than a first preset threshold, it generates a drug shortage information; when the temperature and humidity exceed the preset range, it generates a drug spoilage risk warning information. The generated anomaly information is sent to the drug storage terminal 1 via the communication module 304, and an alarm is displayed on the display module 106.

[0106] In the examples disclosed herein, the drug storage terminal 1 can be placed in the following two ways: Method 1: Magnetic Mounting Solution The medicine storage unit 1 features an integrated magnetic mounting component on the back, supporting flexible wall mounting. The mounting base can be made of metal sheets, such as metal walls, refrigerators, and metal cabinets. This method is easy to install, requiring no drilling; its position can be adjusted at any time, and cleaning and maintenance are convenient.

[0107] Method 2: Smart Medicine Box Integration Solution The medicine storage unit 1 can be integrated into the smart medicine box, enabling batch storage and retrieval through an automated mechanism. The automated device configured within the smart medicine box can be a component of the following form: (1) Robotic arm: The robotic arm uses a combination of collaborative robot joints and flexible grippers to grasp and move the medicine storage end 1. The flexible grippers can be adapted to medicine storage ends 1 of different sizes and shapes to avoid damage during grasping.

[0108] (2) Slide: The linear guide rail and servo motor are used to realize the precise movement of the drug storage end 1 in the horizontal and vertical directions.

[0109] (3) Track / conveyor belt: The stepper motor is used to drive the batch transport of medicine storage end 1.

[0110] The above-mentioned intelligent drug storage solution will be further illustrated with examples below.

[0111] Example 1 This example illustrates a home medication storage and management scenario for an elderly patient with chronic diseases. The elderly patient suffers from hypertension and diabetes and needs to take five different medications daily. The medications are numerous, and the dosage and administration time for each medication vary. Therefore, the patient utilizes a smart medication storage system to manage and store these multiple medications.

[0112] Elderly patients can use five circular medicine storage boxes 101 as medicine storage terminals 1 to store their medications. Each box 103 is made of food-grade PP material, with a diameter of 6cm and a height of 3cm. A 1.54-inch e-ink screen is integrated on the lid 102. A unique QR code is laser-engraved on the outer surface of each box 103. A weight sensor with an accuracy of 0.1g is located at the bottom of the medicine storage area inside each box 103. Temperature and humidity sensors with an accuracy of ±0.5℃ for temperature and ±3%RH for humidity are located at the bottom or on the wall of each box 103. A magnetic suction component is integrated on the back of each box 103. Additionally, a communication module 304 and a power module are located in the device storage compartment 105 inside each box 103. The communication module 304 uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0), and the power module uses a 200mAh rechargeable lithium battery.

[0113] In this example, image acquisition terminal 2 is an APP that matches the intelligent drug storage system. Cloud server 3 can be deployed on a cloud server, running drug identification intelligent agent 301, identity recognition module 302, association module 303, communication module 304, and anomaly detection module 305.

[0114] The process of using a smart drug storage system: The elderly patient taps to open the app on their smartphone's touchscreen. After selecting the binding mode within the app, the app prompts them to take an image of the medication's outer packaging. The elderly patient takes out the first medication they need to take, for example, an antihypertensive drug like amlodipine tablets. They use their phone to take images of the front, back, and sides of the antihypertensive drug's outer packaging. After taking the images of the antihypertensive drug's outer packaging, they use their phone to scan the QR code on the outer surface of the first medication storage box 101.

[0115] After the image is captured, the elderly patient uploads the image of the medicine packaging and the QR code image of the medicine storage box 101 to the cloud server 3 via the APP. The elderly patient does not need to manually enter information; the cloud server 3 automatically identifies and associates the identity information of the medicine and the medicine storage box 101, thereby reducing the burden on the elderly patient, avoiding the risk of medicine storage errors, and improving the safety of medicine storage and use.

[0116] After the image is uploaded to the cloud server 3, elderly patients can take the antihypertensive drug out of the outer packaging box and put it into the first drug storage box 101 while waiting for the drug and drug storage box 101 to be bound; or they can wait until the binding is completed before taking the antihypertensive drug out of the outer packaging box and putting it into the first drug storage box 101.

[0117] The drug identification agent 301 of the cloud server 3 analyzes the image of the drug's outer packaging based on the large-scale drug identification model, identifying the basic information of the drug: the drug name is "Amlodipine Tablets", the specification is 5mg, the dosage form is tablets, the dosage is "one tablet once a day, taken on an empty stomach in the morning", the expiration date is March 2028, and the storage conditions are "sealed and stored in a cool, dry place". At the same time, the identity recognition module 302 of the cloud server 3 decodes the QR code image to obtain the unique identifier "BOX-001" of the first drug storage box 101.

[0118] The association module 303 of the cloud server 3 binds the amlodipine tablets to the identity information "BOX-001" of the first drug storage box 101 and establishes a mapping relationship in the cloud database of the cloud server 3.

[0119] After successful binding, the cloud server 3 can use its communication module 304 to send the binding status back to the first drug storage box 101 and send the basic drug information to the first drug storage box 101 "BOX-001". After the drug storage box 101 is parsed and authenticated, it will display on the ink display screen: "Amlodipine tablets 5mg, once a day, one tablet each time, on an empty stomach in the morning".

[0120] Elderly patients use the above method to bind the remaining four types of drugs to the four drug storage boxes 101 respectively.

[0121] Family members of elderly patients can set up medication schedules using a mobile app. For example, one amlodipine tablet and one metformin tablet can be taken at 7:00 AM; one enteric-coated aspirin tablet can be taken at 12:00 PM; and one atorvastatin calcium tablet can be taken at 7:00 PM. The app will synchronize the medication schedule to the corresponding medication storage box 101 and display medication reminders at the designated times.

[0122] A weight sensor inside the medication storage box 101 periodically monitors the weight of the medication. When the remaining weight of amlodipine tablets in the first medication storage box 101 drops below 1.5g (less than 3 tablets), the anomaly detection module 305 generates a low dosage information. The cloud server 3 uses the communication module 304 to send the low dosage information as a medication anomaly to the first medication storage box 101. The display module 106 of the first medication storage box 101 displays in red: "Low dosage, please replenish promptly." At the same time, the APP pushes a reminder message to the elderly patient and / or their family.

[0123] When the temperature and humidity sensor inside the medicine storage box 101 detects that the storage environment temperature exceeds 25°C for more than 2 hours, the anomaly detection module 305 generates a medicine deterioration risk warning. The cloud server 3 uses the communication module 304 to send the medicine deterioration risk warning as medicine anomaly information to the first medicine storage box 101. The display module 106 of the first medicine storage box 101 displays: Storage temperature too high, please check the storage environment.

[0124] In addition, in this embodiment, magnetic structures 108 are provided on the outer surfaces of the five medicine storage boxes 101. The medicine storage boxes 101 can be magnetically attached to the side of the refrigerator, arranged neatly, making it convenient for elderly patients to retrieve their medication. The display module 106 of each medicine storage box 101 directly displays the information of the corresponding medicine and medication reminders, which elderly patients can view without using a mobile phone, thus lowering the barrier to entry for elderly users.

[0125] In this example, the image acquisition terminal 2 can also be a wearable device such as smart glasses or a smartwatch. Before use, the image acquisition terminal 2 needs to have a communication protocol pre-configured to ensure the accuracy and stability of information transmission.

[0126] When elderly patients are not familiar with operating mobile phones, smart glasses can be used to bind medications to the medication storage box 101. Specifically, The elderly patient removes the medicine storage box 101 magnetically attached to the side of the refrigerator. Using their smart glasses, they follow the voice prompts to look at the outer packaging of the antihypertensive medication. The camera on the smart glasses automatically captures an image of the medicine packaging. Then, they look at the QR code on the medicine storage box 101, and the smart glasses automatically capture an image of the QR code. After image acquisition, the smart glasses send the captured image of the medicine packaging and the QR code image to the cloud server 3 via Bluetooth.

[0127] The cloud server 3 identifies the identity information of the medicine and the medicine storage box 101 and completes the binding. The e-ink screen of the medicine storage box 101 updates the displayed content according to the information provided by the cloud server 3.

[0128] In addition, family members of elderly patients can remotely assist in setting up medication schedules using a smartphone app. When the medication time arrives, the display module 106 on the medication storage terminal 1 displays a medication reminder, and the smart glasses worn by the elderly patient will also receive a voice reminder: "It's time for you to take your blood pressure medication."

[0129] In this embodiment, the wearable device serves as the image acquisition terminal 2, lowering the operational threshold for elderly users. Elderly patients only need to wear smart glasses and follow voice prompts to look at the target object to complete image capture, eliminating the need for manual operation and thus ensuring medication safety for elderly patients.

[0130] Example 2: This example illustrates a scenario where multiple family members share a medication storage system for medication storage and management. A female user's family consists of five people: the woman herself, her husband, her two children, and her mother-in-law. Each family member has different medication needs: the woman's mother-in-law needs to take antihypertensive medication and calcium supplements, the woman and her husband need to take vitamins, and the two children occasionally need to take cold medicine.

[0131] There are six medicine storage boxes 101 stored at home. Each medicine storage box 101 is equipped with a display module 106, a transceiver module, a power module, and a weight sensor.

[0132] Image acquisition terminal 2 can be a smartphone with an APP corresponding to the intelligent drug storage system.

[0133] The cloud server 3 can be deployed on a cloud server to run the drug identification intelligent agent 301, the identity recognition module 302, the association module 303, the communication module 304, and the anomaly detection module 305.

[0134] The woman, as the primary user, created a list of family members in the mobile app: herself, her husband, her 10-year-old son, her 6-year-old daughter, and her mother-in-law, and set up medication records for each member.

[0135] The main user uses their mobile phone to take images of the outer packaging of the antihypertensive medication taken by the mother-in-law and the QR code image of the first medication storage box 101, and uploads them to the cloud server 3. After identifying the medication and the identity information "BOX-001" of the first medication storage box 101, the cloud server 3 binds the antihypertensive medication information, the identity information of the first medication storage box 101, and the mother-in-law's identity information. The cloud server 3 sends the basic medication information to the first medication storage box 101 along with the medication user information. The display module 106 of the first medication storage box 101 displays the basic antihypertensive medication information and the "Mother-in-law's Medication" label.

[0136] The primary user places the vitamins they are taking into the second medicine storage box 101 and repeats the binding process described above to bind the vitamins to the second medicine storage box 101. The display module 106 of the second medicine storage box 101 "BOX-002" displays basic information about the vitamins, as well as the information about the woman's dosage.

[0137] The primary user places the child's cold medicine into the third medicine storage box 101 and repeats the above binding process to bind the cold medicine to the identity information of the third medicine storage box 101. The display module 106 of the third medicine storage box 101 "BOX-003" displays "Cold medicine suspension, 5mL each time" and is labeled "Children's medicine".

[0138] With recent weather changes and frequent colds, children are consuming larger amounts of medication. The weight sensor in the third medication storage box 101 collects the weight information of the medication after each dispensing and sends it to the cloud server 3. The cloud server 3 determines the remaining medication quantity based on the medication's specifications and dosage instructions. If the current medication quantity is lower than a preset threshold, a low-quantity warning is generated. The cloud server 3 sends this low-quantity warning as an anomaly to the third medication storage box 101, which then alerts the user with red text and a flashing indicator, prompting them to replenish the medication promptly.

[0139] In this example, differentiated medication management for multiple family members is achieved through family member management and medication attribution identification. The display module 106 of each medication storage box 101 directly displays the information of the corresponding user, avoiding the risk of family members taking the wrong medication.

[0140] There are many types of children's cold medicines, each with different effects. If the old cold medicines you already have at home are no longer effective, you may need to buy new ones to replace them.

[0141] Before replacing the stored old cold medicine, the main user needs to open the app on their mobile phone and select the unbinding mode. The app then prompts the main user to take a picture of the QR code on the third medicine storage box 101. After the image is captured, it is sent to the cloud server 3. The identity recognition module 302 of the cloud server 3 decodes the QR code and obtains the identity identifier of the medicine storage box 1 as "BOX-003". The association module 303 of the cloud server 3 searches for the corresponding medicine storage box 101 with the "BOX-003" identity identifier in the cloud database and unbinds the medicine storage box 101 with the "BOX-003" identity identifier from the old cold medicine.

[0142] After unbinding the old cold medicine, the main user selects the binding mode in the APP. The APP prompts the user to take images of the medicine's outer packaging and the identification mark 107 of the medicine storage box 101. The main user uses the phone's camera to take images of the new cold medicine's outer packaging and the QR code on the medicine storage box 101. The collected images are then sent to the cloud server 3 via the APP.

[0143] The drug identification agent 301 of the cloud server 3 identifies the new drug and generates basic information about it. The information is: Cold Medicine X, 10mg, twice daily, one bottle each time, taken after breakfast and dinner. The identity recognition module 302 of the cloud server 3 recognizes the QR code image of the third drug storage box 101, obtaining the identity identifier "BOX-003" for the drug storage box 1. The association module 303 of the cloud server 3 establishes a mapping relationship between Cold Medicine X and the third drug storage box 101 "BOX-003" in the cloud database, thus completing the binding of the new cold medicine to the drug storage box 101. Drug replacement can be completed with a simple photo-taking operation. The drug storage box 1 can be reused, reducing long-term usage costs.

[0144] Obviously, the above embodiments in the examples of this disclosure are merely examples for clearly illustrating the examples of this disclosure, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the examples of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is impossible to exhaustively list all implementation methods here. Any obvious variations or modifications derived from the technical solutions in the examples of this disclosure are still within the protection scope of the examples of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A smart drug storage system, characterized in that, The system includes: A drug storage terminal with an identification identifier parses the packaging information to generate drug-related information bound to the identification information of the drug storage terminal, and displays it. The image acquisition end captures images of the outer packaging of the medicine and the identification mark at the medicine storage end; The cloud server binds the basic drug information generated by parsing the outer packaging image of the drug with the identity information of the drug storage terminal generated by parsing the identity identification image of the drug storage terminal; and sends the drug-related information bound to the identity information of the drug storage terminal as packaged information to the drug storage terminal.

2. The intelligent drug storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drug storage terminal includes: A medicine storage box with a medicine storage compartment; A display module is installed on the medicine storage box; The identification mark is set on the outer surface of the medicine storage box.

3. The intelligent drug storage system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drug storage box is equipped with a device storage compartment, which contains a transceiver module, a parsing module, and a power module. The power module is electrically connected to the transceiver module, the parsing module, and the display module, respectively. The transceiver module, the parsing module, and the display module are electrically connected in sequence; The packaged information received by the transceiver module from the cloud server is parsed by the parsing module to generate at least one of the following drug-related information: basic drug information, drug anomaly information, and user identity information, which are bound to the identity information of the drug storage terminal. At least one of the following drug-related information—user identity information, basic drug information, and abnormal drug information—is displayed through the display module.

4. The intelligent drug storage system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drug storage terminal also includes: The drug status monitoring module installed in the drug storage compartment is used to monitor the weight or temperature and humidity of the drugs and obtain drug weight information or temperature and humidity information. The drug weight information or temperature and humidity information is sent to the cloud server through the transceiver module.

5. The intelligent drug storage system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The medicine storage box is equipped with a magnetic or hanging structure.

6. The intelligent drug storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The image acquisition terminal includes: The image capture module captures images of the outer packaging of the medicine and the identification mark at the medicine storage location; The transmission module sends at least one of the following information to the cloud server: an image of the drug's outer packaging, an image of the drug storage device's identification mark, and user identity information to be bound to the drug storage device.

7. The intelligent drug storage system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The image acquisition terminal includes: a mode selection module, which responds to the user's selection operation to switch the binding mode or unbinding mode; and / or a user identity management module, which is used to add or delete user identity information.

8. The intelligent drug storage system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The image acquisition terminal is a handheld terminal or a wearable device.

9. The intelligent drug storage system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The cloud server includes: The intelligent agent for drug identification analyzes images of drug packaging based on a large-scale drug identification model to generate basic drug information. The identity recognition module parses the identity recognition image of the drug storage terminal and generates the identity information of the drug storage terminal; The association module binds the identity information of the drug to the identity information of the drug storage terminal; and / or binds the identity information of the drug storage terminal to the user's identity information; The communication module acquires at least one of the following: an image of the outer packaging of the medicine sent by the image acquisition terminal; an image of the identification mark of the medicine storage terminal; or user identity information; or, it sends packaged information consisting of at least one of the following: user identity information, basic medicine information, and abnormal medicine information bound to the identity information of the medicine storage terminal, to the medicine storage terminal.

10. The intelligent drug storage system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The association module is also used to unbind the basic drug information and the identity information of the drug storage terminal when the user selects the unbinding mode; and / or to unbind the identity information of the drug storage terminal and the user's identity information.

11. The intelligent drug storage system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The communication module is also used to acquire drug weight information or temperature and humidity information sent by the drug storage terminal; or to send information on insufficient drug quantity or drug deterioration risk warning information as drug abnormality information to the drug storage terminal. The cloud server also includes an anomaly detection module, which generates insufficient drug quantity information when the drug weight is lower than a first preset threshold; or generates drug deterioration risk warning information when the drug temperature and humidity are higher than a second preset threshold.

12. A smart pillbox, characterized in that, include: A medicine storage box and a display module disposed on the medicine storage box; The medicine storage box is equipped with an identification tag that can be photographed by an external device; The drug storage box is equipped with a transceiver module and a parsing module; The parsing module parses the packaged information obtained by the transceiver module and generates at least one of the following drug-related information: user identity information, basic drug information, and drug anomaly information, which are bound to the identity information of the drug storage box. At least one of the following drug-related information—user identity information, basic drug information, and abnormal drug information—is displayed through the display module.

13. The smart pillbox according to claim 12, characterized in that, The medicine storage box contains a sealed and isolated medicine storage compartment and a device storage compartment. The device housing is equipped with a power module, a transceiver module, and a parsing module; the power module is electrically connected to the transceiver module, the parsing module, and the display module, respectively. The transceiver module, the parsing module, and the display module are electrically connected in sequence.

14. The smart pillbox according to claim 13, characterized in that, The smart pillbox also includes: The drug status monitoring module installed in the drug storage compartment is used to monitor the weight or temperature and humidity of the drugs and obtain drug weight information or temperature and humidity information. The drug weight information or temperature and humidity information is sent to the cloud server through the transceiver module.

15. The smart pillbox according to claim 12, characterized in that, The medicine storage box is equipped with a magnetic or hanging structure.

16. A method for intelligent storage of pharmaceuticals, characterized in that, The method includes: Take images of the outer packaging of the medicine and the identification tags at the medicine storage location; The basic drug information generated by parsing the outer packaging image of the drug and the identity information of the drug storage terminal generated by parsing the identity identification image of the drug storage terminal are bound together; and / or, the identity information of the drug storage terminal is bound together with the user's identity information. The packaged information consisting of at least one of the following drug-related information bound to the identity information of the drug storage terminal, basic drug information, and abnormal drug information, is sent to the drug storage terminal. The drug storage terminal parses the packaged information and generates at least one drug-related information among basic drug information, abnormal drug information, and user identity information that is bound to the identity information of the drug storage terminal, and displays it on the drug storage terminal.

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