Medicine box

Abstract

The utility model provides a medicine box and a medicine taking system thereof, and the medicine box comprises a medicine tube assembly which is provided with a medicine tube and a limiting platform used for fixing the medicine tube, and the lower end of the medicine tube is provided with a first medicine outlet; the medicine inlet assembly is located below the medicine tube assembly, the medicine inlet assembly is provided with a second medicine inlet and second medicine outlets, the second medicine inlet and each first medicine outlet have a communication state and a disconnection state, and each second medicine outlet has a first movement track; the medicine distributing assembly is located below the medicine feeding assembly, the medicine distributing assembly is provided with a third medicine inlet and a third medicine outlet, the third medicine inlet is located below the first movement track, and the third medicine outlet is provided with a second movement track; the medicine box assembly is located below the medicine distributing assembly and provided with medicine boxes, and the medicine boxes are located below the second movement track. According to the utility model, disordered medicine storage can be avoided, the medicine taking efficiency and accuracy are improved, and the medicine taking requirements of multiple users are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of smart home appliances, and specifically to a medicine box and a medicine taking system thereof. Background Art

[0002] At present, the major economies around the world have entered the aging society to varying degrees. Also, as people age, the proportion and number of people suffering from chronic diseases gradually increase, among which there are many elderly patients suffering from multiple diseases at the same time. Even among the young population, the incidence of chronic diseases has been gradually increasing in recent years. In addition, health care nutraceuticals are also an important choice for modern people's nutritional sources in addition to meals. All these have jointly led to a significant increase in the number of people who need to take medicine for a long time.

[0003] However, for a family, there may be both elderly and young people who need to take medicine for a long time. If the elderly and young people need to take multiple kinds of medicines for a long time, and in the case that the patients cannot understand the prescriptions, improper storage and taking of multiple different kinds of medicines may lead to situations such as forgetting to take medicine, taking medicine repeatedly, or taking medicine wrongly.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background art section is only used to strengthen the understanding of the background of the utility model, and therefore may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In view of this, the utility model provides a medicine box, a medicine taking system, a method, a storage medium, and a program product thereof, which can solve the problems of improper storage, wrong taking, and low taking efficiency of multiple different kinds of medicines for multiple users.

[0006] One aspect of the embodiment of the utility model provides a medicine box, including:

[0007] A medicine tube assembly, having a medicine tube and a limiting platform for fixing the medicine tube, and the lower end of the medicine tube has a first medicine outlet;

[0008] A medicine feeding assembly, located on the side of the medicine tube assembly, the medicine feeding assembly has a second medicine inlet and a second medicine outlet, the second medicine inlet has a connected state and a disconnected state with each of the first medicine outlets, and the second medicine outlet has a first movement track;

[0009] A medicine dispensing assembly, located below the medicine feeding assembly, the medicine dispensing assembly has a third medicine inlet and a third medicine outlet, the third medicine inlet is located below the first movement track, and the third medicine outlet has a second movement track;

[0010] A medicine box assembly, located below the medicine dispensing assembly, the medicine box assembly has a medicine box, and the medicine box is located below the second movement track.

[0011] In some embodiments,

[0012] The medicine tube assembly also has a fixing frame, a first accommodating space is formed inside the fixing frame, and the medicine feeding assembly is located in the first accommodating space;

[0013] The outer side of the fixing frame and the upper side of the limiting platform together form a second accommodating space, and the medicine tube is located in the second accommodating space;

[0014] The medicine box assembly also has a base, the base is hollowed out to form a third accommodating space, and the medicine box is located in the third accommodating space.

[0015] In some embodiments,

[0016] The upper end of the fixing frame has at least one locking position;

[0017] The limiting platform has at least one limiting portion;

[0018] The upper end of the medicine tube has a clamping portion, and the medicine tube is clamped to the fixing frame through the clamping portion and the clamping position;

[0019] The lower end of the medicine tube is located at the limiting portion, and the first medicine outlet faces a side close to the fixing frame.

[0020] In some embodiments,

[0021] The lower end of the medicine tube also has: a medicine tube valve, a return spring and a photoelectric sensor;

[0022] When the return spring is compressed, the medicine tube valve has a first position that opens the first medicine outlet;

[0023] When the reset spring is reset, the medicine tube valve has a second position that closes the first medicine outlet;

[0024] The photoelectric sensor has an on state when the medicine passes through the first medicine outlet.

[0025] In some embodiments,

[0026] The medicine feeding assembly also comprises: a medicine feeding turntable, a first motor, a valve push rod, a lifter and a roller;

[0027] When the second drug inlet is in communication with each of the first drug outlets, the second drug outlet is located on a side of the second drug inlet away from the first drug outlet;

[0028] The medicine inlet turntable has a motion stroke driven by the first motor to rotate, and the second medicine outlet has the first motion trajectory driven by the first motor to rotate;

[0029] When the elevator drives the valve push rod to move downward, it pushes the medicine tube valve downward, compresses the return spring, so as to open the first medicine outlet and connect the first medicine outlet and the second medicine inlet;

[0030] When the elevator drives the valve push rod to move upward, the return spring resets and pushes the medicine tube valve upward to close the first medicine outlet and disconnect the first medicine outlet and the second medicine inlet;

[0031] The roller is located inside the medicine feeding turntable and is in a state of rolling contact with the medicine to control the movement speed of the medicine.

[0032] In some embodiments,

[0033] The medicine dispensing assembly further includes: a medicine dispensing turntable and a second motor;

[0034] The third medicine inlet and the third medicine outlet are respectively located at the upper end and the lower end of the medicine dispensing turntable, and the cross-sectional area of the channel of the medicine dispensing turntable gradually decreases from the upper end to the lower end;

[0035] The projection of the first movement track on the horizontal plane is included in the projection of the third medicine inlet on the horizontal plane;

[0036] The medicine dispensing turntable has a movement stroke driven by the second motor, and the third medicine outlet has the second movement track driven by the first motor.

[0037] In some embodiments,

[0038] The medicine box has an NFC chip, the base has an NFC recognition device, and the medicine box and the base are recognized and matched through the NFC chip and the NFC recognition device;

[0039] The medicine box further has an anti-fooling groove, the base has an anti-fooling protrusion, and the medicine box and the base are fixed by matching the anti-fooling groove and the anti-fooling protrusion;

[0040] The upper end of the medicine box is open, and it has at least one medicine compartment inside;

[0041] The base further has: a weight sensor, located below the bottom of the medicine box;

[0042] The projection of the second movement track on the horizontal plane is included in the projection of the medicine box on the horizontal plane.

[0043] In some embodiments, the medicine box further includes:

[0044] A camera device, located in the first accommodation space, captures the number of the clamping position of the fixing bracket, and the number of the clamping position is the same as the number of the medicine tube;

[0045] An electronic dryer, located in the first accommodation space;

[0046] A top cover, located above the medicine tube, closes the first accommodation space;

[0047] A wireless communication module, having at least one of the following: a 4G module, a 5G module, or a Bluetooth transmission module;

[0048] An indication component, having at least one of the following: a light indicator, a voice indicator, or a vibration indicator.

[0049] Another aspect of the embodiments of the present invention provides a medicine-taking system for a medicine box, including:

[0050] The above-mentioned medicine box;

[0051] A mobile terminal, running an application program, and the application program is communicatively connected to the medicine box through the mobile terminal;

[0052] Wherein, the medicine box and the mobile terminal are configured to:

[0053] Establish a mapping relationship among user identity information, a prescription, medicines, the medicine tubes, and the medicine box;

[0054] Based on the successful matching of the medicine box and the base, obtain the medication information of the corresponding user;

[0055] Take medicines from the medicine tubes based on the medication information and place them in the medicine box.

[0056] In some embodiments, the medicine box and the mobile terminal are further configured that the establishment of the mapping relationship among user identity information, a prescription, medicines, the medicine tubes, and the medicine box specifically includes:

[0057] Input user identity information, the prescription corresponding to the user, and the medicines included in the prescription, and establish a mapping relationship among the three;

[0058] Store the medicines corresponding to the prescription in the medicine tubes, wherein each medicine tube stores one medicine, and establish a mapping relationship among user identity information, the prescription corresponding to the user, the medicines included in the prescription, and the medicine tubes corresponding to the medicines;

[0059] Input the information of the medicine box, and establish a mapping relationship among user identity information, the prescription corresponding to the user, the medicines included in the prescription, the medicine tubes corresponding to the medicines, and the medicine box corresponding to the user.

[0060] In some embodiments, the medicine box and the mobile terminal are further configured to, after establishing the mapping relationship between the user identity information, the prescription, the medicine, the medicine tube and the medicine box, and before obtaining the medication information of the corresponding user based on the successful matching of the medicine box and the base, further include:

[0061] Formulate medication reminder conditions for corresponding users based on medication time and frequency in the prescription;

[0062] Based on the fulfillment of the medication reminder condition, issuing a reminder message;

[0063] and based on the failure of matching between the medicine box and the base, maintaining the prompt information;

[0064] Based on the maintenance time of the prompt information being longer than a preset value, an emergency help message is sent.

[0065] In some embodiments, the medicine box and the mobile terminal are further configured to take medicine from the medicine tube based on the medication information and place it in the medicine box, specifically including:

[0066] Obtaining a corresponding drug of the user based on the medication information, and obtaining a corresponding drug tube based on the drug;

[0067] The first motor drives the medicine inlet turntable to rotate to each of the medicine tubes, and the second motor drives the third medicine outlet to rotate to the medicine grid corresponding to the medicine box;

[0068] The lifter drives the valve push rod to open the medicine tube valve;

[0069] The medicine is driven by the roller, passes through the medicine feeding turntable, is counted by the photoelectric sensor, and passes through the second medicine outlet;

[0070] The medicine passes through the medicine dispensing component via the third medicine inlet and the third medicine outlet, and enters the medicine compartment of the medicine box;

[0071] The drug dispensing process ends when the drug weight calculated by the weight sensor, the drug count by the photoelectric sensor, and the preset drug weight are matched successfully.

[0072] Another aspect of the present invention provides a method for taking medicine from a medicine box, using the above-mentioned medicine box taking system, comprising the following steps:

[0073] Establishing a mapping relationship between user identity information, prescription, medicine, the medicine tube and the medicine box;

[0074] Based on the successful matching of the medicine box and the base, obtaining medication information of the corresponding user;

[0075] Based on the medication information, medicine is taken from the medicine tube and placed in the medicine box.

[0076] Another aspect of an embodiment of the utility model provides a computer-readable storage medium for storing a computer program, wherein the computer program, when executed, implements the steps of the above-mentioned method for removing medicine from the medicine box.

[0077] Another aspect of an embodiment of the utility model provides a computer program product, including a computer program, characterized in that when the computer program is executed, the steps of the above-mentioned method for removing medicine from the medicine box are implemented.

[0078] Compared with the prior art, the medicine box and medicine dispensing system of the utility model have at least the following beneficial effects:

[0079] (1) Through the design of the medicine tube assembly, multiple drugs can be stored independently, avoiding drug confusion and ensuring accurate use of drugs;

[0080] (2) The coordination of the drug feeding component, drug dispensing component and drug box component realizes the automatic distribution of drugs and improves the efficiency and accuracy of drug retrieval;

[0081] (3) By setting up multiple medicine tubes and multiple medicine boxes, the storage and retrieval functions of medicines can be provided to multiple users at the same time, meeting the medication needs of multiple users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0082] The drawings herein are incorporated into the specification and constitute a part of the specification, showing embodiments consistent with the present utility model, and together with the specification, are used to explain the principles of the present utility model. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and for ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0083] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the overall structure of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0084] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a medicine box without a top cover according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0085] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram showing a medicine tube assembly of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0086] Figure 4 A top view of a medicine tube assembly of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0087] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a medicine tube of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0088] Figure 6 Schematic diagram showing the internal structure of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0089] Figure 7 Schematic diagram showing the structure of a medicine inlet assembly of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0090] Figure 8 Schematic diagram showing the structure of a medicine dispensing assembly of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0091] Figure 9 Schematic diagram showing the structure of a medicine box assembly of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0092] Figure 10 Schematic diagram showing the structure of a medicine box in a state where the medicine tube valve is closed according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0093] Figure 11 Schematic diagram showing the structure of a medicine box in a state where the medicine tube valve is opened according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0094] Figure 12 Schematic diagram showing a module of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0095] Figure 13 Schematic diagram showing a medicine taking system of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0096] Figure 14 Flowchart showing steps S110 to S130 in a medicine taking system of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0097] Figure 15 Flowchart showing steps S111 to S113 in a medicine taking system of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0098] Figure 16 Flowchart showing steps S140 to S170 in a medicine taking system of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0099] Figure 17 Flowchart showing steps S131 to S136 in a medicine taking system of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0100] Figure 18 Schematic diagram showing the structure of a computer-readable storage medium according to the present utility model.

[0101] Reference numerals:

[0102] 100 Medicine box

[0103] 10 Medicine tube assembly

[0104] 11 Medicine tube

[0105] 111 First medicine outlet

[0106] 112 Clamping part

[0107] 113 Medicine tube valve

[0108] 114 Return spring

[0109] 115 Photoelectric sensor

[0110] 12 Limit platform

[0111] 13 Fixed bracket

[0112] 20 Medicine inlet assembly

[0113] 21 Second medicine inlet

[0114] 22 Second medicine outlet

[0115] 23 Medicine inlet turntable

[0116] 24 First motor

[0117] 25 Valve push rod

[0118] 26 Lifter

[0119] 27 Roller

[0120] 30 Medicine dispensing assembly

[0121] 31 Third medicine inlet

[0122] 32 Third medicine outlet

[0123] 33 Medicine dispensing turntable

[0124] 34 Second motor

[0125] 40 Medicine box assembly

[0126] 41 Medicine box

[0127] 42 Base

[0128] 50 Top cover

[0129] 200 Mobile terminal Specific implementation mode

[0130] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the example embodiments can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided so that this utility model will be thorough and complete, and the concept of the example embodiments will be fully conveyed to those skilled in the art. Like reference numerals in the figures denote like or similar structures, and thus their repeated description will be omitted.

[0131] The terms "first", "second", and similar terms used in the detailed description do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. In addition, in the description of this utility model, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0132] It should be noted that, without conflict, the features in the embodiments of this utility model and in different embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0133] Through careful and in-depth research, the inventors of this case have provided a solution to the problems existing in the prior art. This utility model provides a medicine box and its medicine-taking system, method, storage medium, and program product. Among them, the medicine box includes: a medicine tube assembly having a medicine tube and a limiting platform for fixing the medicine tube, and the lower end of the medicine tube has a first medicine outlet; a medicine inlet assembly located below the medicine tube assembly, the medicine inlet assembly having a second medicine inlet and a second medicine outlet, the second medicine inlet having both a connected state and a disconnected state with each first medicine outlet, and the second medicine outlet having a first movement trajectory; a medicine dispensing assembly located below the medicine inlet assembly, the medicine dispensing assembly having a third medicine inlet and a third medicine outlet, the third medicine inlet being located below the first movement trajectory, and the third medicine outlet having a second movement trajectory; a medicine box assembly located below the medicine dispensing assembly, the medicine box assembly having a medicine box, and the medicine box being located below the second movement trajectory. Among them, the medicine-taking system of the medicine box includes: the above-mentioned medicine box; a mobile terminal running an application program, and the application program is communicatively connected to the medicine box through the mobile terminal; wherein, the medicine box and the mobile terminal are configured to: establish a mapping relationship between user identity information, a prescription, medicines, the medicine tube, and the medicine box; based on the successful matching of the medicine box and the base, obtain the medication information of the corresponding user; take medicine from the medicine tube based on the medication information and place it in the medicine box. This utility model can avoid chaotic drug storage, improve the efficiency and accuracy of taking medicine, and meet the medication needs of multiple users.

[0134] The following will further elaborate on the specific embodiments of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0135] Figure 1 Shows a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 Shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a medicine box without a top cover according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 Shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a medicine tube assembly of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 Shows a top view of a medicine tube assembly of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 Shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a medicine tube of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 Shows a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 Shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a medicine feeding assembly of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 Shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a medicine dispensing assembly of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 Shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a medicine box assembly of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 Shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a medicine box in a state where the medicine tube valve is closed according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 Shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a medicine box in a state where the medicine tube valve is open according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12 Shows a module diagram of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0136] As Figures 1 to 12 As shown, one aspect of the present invention provides a medicine box 100, including: a medicine tube assembly 10, a medicine feeding assembly 20, a medicine dispensing assembly 30, and a medicine box assembly 40.

[0137] In some embodiments, the medicine tube assembly 10 has a medicine tube 11 and a limiting platform 12 for fixing the medicine tube 11. Specifically, the medicine tube assembly 10 has at least one medicine tube 11 to facilitate the storage and access of various medicines. Each limiting platform 12 is used to limit one medicine tube 11. The lower end of the medicine tube 11 has a first medicine outlet 111, and the upper end has a first medicine inlet. The medicine tube 11 is a vertically arranged hollow structure, and the medicine is stored in the hollow structure of the medicine tube 11. When the first medicine outlet 111 of the medicine tube 11 is in an open state, the medicine leaves the medicine tube 11 under the influence of gravity. Further, each medicine tube 11 stores one kind of medicine to avoid confusion in medicine storage and improve the accuracy of medicine taking. The shape and size of the hollow structure in the medicine tube 11 can be the same or different according to the shape and size of different medicines, such as lozenges and capsules, and are not limited herein.

[0138] In some embodiments, the medicine feeding assembly 20 is located on the side of the medicine tube assembly 10. The medicine feeding assembly 20 has a second medicine inlet 21 and a second medicine outlet 22. The second medicine inlet 21 and each first medicine outlet 111 have a connected state and a disconnected state. The second medicine outlet 22 has a first movement trajectory. When it is necessary to take the medicine in a certain medicine tube 11, the second medicine inlet 21 of the medicine feeding assembly 20 will be aligned with and connected to the first medicine outlet 111 of the corresponding medicine tube 11, so that the medicine enters the medicine feeding assembly 20 from the second medicine inlet 21 and leaves the medicine feeding assembly 20 from the second medicine outlet 22. When it is not necessary to take the medicine in a certain medicine tube 11, the second medicine inlet 21 of the medicine feeding assembly 20 and the first medicine outlets 111 of these medicine tubes 11 are all in a disconnected state, and the medicine in the medicine tube 11 cannot leave the medicine tube 11. The second medicine outlet 22 has a first movement trajectory during the above movement process of the medicine feeding assembly 20.

[0139] In some embodiments, the medicine dispensing assembly 30 is located below the medicine feeding assembly 20. The medicine dispensing assembly 30 has a third medicine inlet 31 and a third medicine outlet 32. The third medicine inlet 31 is located below the first movement trajectory, and the third medicine outlet 32 has a second movement trajectory. When it is necessary to take the medicine in a certain medicine tube 11, after the medicine leaves the medicine feeding assembly 20 from the second medicine outlet 22, it enters the medicine dispensing assembly 30 from the third medicine inlet 31 and leaves the medicine dispensing assembly 30 from the third medicine outlet 32. Finally, the medicine dispensing assembly 30 places the medicine at a specific position in the medicine box assembly 40 based on its own movement. The third medicine outlet 32 has a second movement trajectory during the above movement process of the medicine dispensing assembly 30. The third medicine inlet 31 is located below the first movement trajectory to ensure that the medicine from the second medicine outlet 22 can surely enter the medicine dispensing assembly 30.

[0140] In some embodiments, the medicine box assembly 40 is located below the medicine dispensing assembly 30. The medicine box assembly 40 has a medicine box 41, and the medicine box 41 is located below the second movement trajectory. When it is necessary to take the medicine in a certain medicine tube 11, after the medicine leaves the medicine dispensing assembly 30 from the third medicine outlet 32, it enters the medicine box 41 of the medicine box assembly 40. Among them, the medicine box 41 is located below the second movement trajectory to ensure that the medicine can surely enter the medicine box 41 and prevent the medicine from scattering.

[0141] In some embodiments, the medicine tube assembly 10 further has a fixing frame 13. Specifically, the fixing frame 13 is a cylindrical shell. A first accommodation space is formed inside the fixing frame 13, and the medicine feeding assembly 20 is located in the first accommodation space. A second accommodation space is jointly formed by the outside of the fixing frame 13 and the upper side of the limiting platform 12, and the medicine tubes 11 are located in the second accommodation space, and a plurality of medicine tubes 11 are arranged around the fixing frame 13. The medicine box assembly 40 further has a base 42, and the base 42 is hollowed out to form a third accommodation space, and the medicine box 41 is located in the third accommodation space. The third accommodation space is communicated with the outside, which is convenient for the medicine box 41 to be placed on the base 42 and taken away from the base 42.

[0142] In some embodiments, the upper end of the fixing bracket 13 has at least one clamping position 131; the limiting platform 12 has at least one limiting portion 121. The upper end of the medicine tube 11 has a clamping portion 112, and the medicine tube 11 is clamped to the fixing bracket 13 through the clamping portion 112 and the clamping position 131; the lower end of the medicine tube 11 is located at the limiting portion 121 to fix the medicine tube 11. Specifically, the limiting platform 12 is disposed around the outer side of the lower end of the fixing bracket 13. The number of the limiting portions 121 is the same as that of the clamping positions 131 and they correspond to each other one by one, and are jointly used for clamping and limiting the medicine tube 11. Each limiting portion 121 is a semi-circular groove, and several limiting portions 121 together form a wavy shape. In addition, the first medicine outlet 111 of the medicine tube 11 faces the side close to the fixing bracket 13 to facilitate the medicine to enter the medicine feeding assembly 20.

[0143] In some embodiments, the lower end of the medicine tube 11 further has: a medicine tube valve 113, a return spring 114, and a photoelectric sensor 115. When the return spring 114 is compressed, the medicine tube valve 113 has a first position for opening the first medicine outlet 111; when the return spring 114 is reset, the medicine tube valve 113 has a second position for closing the first medicine outlet 111. Specifically, when it is necessary to take the medicine in a certain medicine tube 11, the second medicine inlet 21 of the medicine feeding assembly 20 is first aligned with the first medicine outlet 111 of the medicine tube 11, and then the medicine feeding assembly 20 presses down the medicine tube valve 113. The return spring 114 is compressed due to the downward movement of the medicine tube valve 113. When the medicine tube valve 113 descends to the lowest point, that is, the first position, the first medicine outlet 111 is completely opened. When the medicine taking is completed, the medicine feeding assembly 20 cancels the pressure on the medicine tube valve 113, the return spring 114 gradually resets, and pushes the medicine tube valve 113 to move up to the top end, that is, the second position, to completely close the first medicine outlet 111. In addition, the photoelectric sensor 115 has an open state when the medicine passes through the first medicine outlet 111. Specifically, the photoelectric sensor 115 includes a photoelectric sensing transmitter and a photoelectric sensing receiver, and these two parts are respectively installed on opposite sides of the first medicine outlet 111 to detect the number of medicines passing through the first medicine outlet 111. The photoelectric sensor 115 counts the number of medicines by detecting the blocking situation of the light beam when the medicine passes through. Whenever the medicine passes through the first medicine outlet 111 and blocks the light beam, the sensor generates an electrical signal, and these signals are accumulated to achieve accurate detection and recording of the number of medicines.

[0144] In some embodiments, the medicine feeding assembly 20 further includes: a medicine feeding turntable 23, a first motor 24, a valve push rod 25, a lifter 26, and rollers 27. The medicine feeding turntable 23 can be horizontally arranged, and the medicine can move from the second medicine inlet 21 to the second medicine outlet 22 based on gravity and the conveying movement of the rollers 27, or can be inclined to enable the medicine to move in the medicine feeding turntable 23 based on gravity, avoiding the accumulation or jamming of the medicine inside the medicine feeding turntable 23. When the second medicine inlet 21 is in communication with each first medicine outlet 111, the second medicine outlet 22 is located on the side of the second medicine inlet 21 away from the first medicine outlet 111. Specifically, the rotation axis of the first motor 24 is collinear with the axis of the fixed frame 13, and the medicine feeding turntable 23 rotates around the axis of the fixed frame 13 so that the second medicine inlet 21 of the medicine feeding turntable 23 is aligned and communicated with the first medicine outlet 111 of the medicine tube 11. The second medicine inlet 21 of the medicine feeding assembly 20 is close to the first medicine outlet 111, and the second medicine outlet 22 is far from the first medicine outlet 111. The medicine feeding turntable 23 has a movement stroke driven by the first motor 24 to rotate, and the second medicine outlet 22 has a first movement trajectory driven by the first motor 24 to rotate. The third medicine inlet 31 is located below the first movement trajectory to ensure that the medicine from the second medicine outlet 22 can definitely enter the medicine distributing assembly 30. Further, when it is necessary to take the medicine in a certain medicine tube 11, when the lifter 26 drives the valve push rod 25 to move downward, it pushes the medicine tube valve 113 to move downward, compressing the return spring 114 to open the first medicine outlet 111, connecting the first medicine outlet 111 and the second medicine inlet 21. At this time, the medicine leaves the medicine tube 11 and enters the medicine feeding assembly 20, and the photoelectric sensor 115 counts the number of medicines passing through and entering the medicine feeding assembly 20. When the medicine taking is over, when the lifter 26 drives the valve push rod 25 to move upward, the return spring 114 resets and pushes the medicine tube valve 113 to move upward to close the first medicine outlet 111, disconnecting the first medicine outlet 111 and the second medicine inlet 21. The rollers 27 are located inside the medicine feeding turntable 23 and are in a state of rolling contact with the medicine to control the movement speed of the medicine. Specifically, after the medicine falls into the medicine feeding turntable 23, it is conveyed forward by two conveying rollers, and the entry speed of the medicine is controlled by controlling the rolling speed of the rollers, so that the medicines do not contact each other when passing through the photoelectric sensor 115, and the number of medicines is calculated based on the number of times the beam of the photoelectric sensor 115 is blocked, improving the counting accuracy of the photoelectric sensor 115.

[0145] In some embodiments, the medicine dispensing assembly 30 further includes: a medicine dispensing turntable 33 and a second motor 34. The third medicine inlet 31 and the third medicine outlet 32 are respectively located at the upper end and the lower end of the medicine dispensing turntable 33, and the cross-sectional area of the channel of the medicine dispensing turntable 33 gradually decreases from the upper end to the lower end. Specifically, the medicine dispensing turntable 33 is designed in the shape of an inclined funnel to ensure that the medicine can slide out of the medicine dispensing assembly 30 from the third medicine outlet 32, and the diameter of the third medicine inlet 31 is larger than that of the third medicine outlet 32. The projection of the first movement trajectory on the horizontal plane is included in the projection of the third medicine inlet 31 on the horizontal plane to ensure that the medicine from the second medicine outlet 22 can surely enter the medicine dispensing assembly 30. The rotation axis of the second motor 34 is collinear with the axis of the fixed frame 13, and the medicine dispensing turntable 33 rotates around the axis of the fixed frame 13. The axis of the fixed frame 13 passes through the center of the third medicine inlet 31 but does not pass through the center of the third medicine outlet 32, so that the medicine can leave the medicine dispensing assembly 30 at different positions. The medicine dispensing turntable 33 has a movement stroke driven by the second motor 34 to rotate, and the third medicine outlet 32 has a second movement trajectory driven by the first motor 24 to rotate. Specifically, the medicine can leave the medicine dispensing assembly 30 at different positions of the second movement trajectory.

[0146] In some embodiments, the medicine box 41 has an NFC chip, and the base 42 has an NFC recognition device. The medicine box 41 and the base 42 are recognized and matched through the NFC chip and the NFC recognition device. Specifically, the NFC chip contains unique identification information, which may include the ID of the medicine box 41, the information of the user to whom the medicine box 41 belongs, etc. The NFC recognition device is a near-field communication device that can read the information of the NFC chip within a certain distance and interact with the system. Further, when the medicine box is placed in the medicine dispenser, the NFC chip approaches the NFC recognition device on the medicine dispenser base; the NFC recognition device detects the presence of the NFC chip through near-field communication technology; after the recognition device reads the NFC chip, it confirms that the medicine box has been placed in the medicine dispenser. While recognizing that the medicine box 41 is placed in the base 42, the NFC recognition device reads the identification information in the NFC chip; this identification information is transmitted to the control system of the medicine box 100; the control system compares the read information with the pre-stored user database to confirm the user identity of the medicine box 41; if the information matches successfully, the system confirms that the medicine box 41 belongs to the currently recognized user and authorizes the medicine-taking operation.

[0147] In some embodiments, the upper end of the medicine box 41 is open, and it has at least one medicine compartment inside. The medicine box 41 also has an anti-fooling groove, and the base 42 has an anti-fooling protrusion. The medicine box 41 and the base 42 are fixed by matching the anti-fooling groove and the anti-fooling protrusion. The medicine box 41 and the base 42 have limit anti-fooling to ensure that each medicine compartment of the medicine box 41 is fixed at a specific position. The medicine dispensing turntable 33 can accurately dispense medicines into the designated medicine compartments under the control of the second motor 34. In addition, the projection of the second movement trajectory on the horizontal plane is included in the projection of the medicine box 41 on the horizontal plane, so that after the medicine leaves the medicine dispensing assembly 30 from the third medicine outlet 32, it enters the medicine box 41 of the medicine box assembly 40. Moreover, leaving the medicine dispensing assembly 30 from different positions of the second movement trajectory can make the medicine enter different medicine compartments.

[0148] In some embodiments, the base 42 also has: a weight sensor, located below the bottom of the medicine box 41. The weight sensor can calculate the weight of the medicines contained in the medicine box 41 and determine whether it is the same as the pre-set weight after the medicine dropping is completed, so as to avoid the risk of wrong medicine dropping. Among them, wrong medicine dropping can include: incorrect number of medicines or incorrect types of medicines.

[0149] In some embodiments, the medicine box 100 also includes: a top cover 50 and an electronic dryer. The top cover 50 is located above the medicine tube 11, closes the first accommodating space, and at the same time closes the first medicine inlet of the medicine tube 11. The electronic dryer is located in the first accommodating space. Specifically, the top cover 50 is used for dust prevention. After the top cover 50 is covered, the first accommodating space forms a sealed space, and an electronic dryer is arranged in the sealed space to ensure the clean, dry and light-proof storage environment of the medicines, and reduce the influence of the medicines by moisture, light or other inappropriate storage conditions.

[0150] In some embodiments, the medicine box 100 also includes: a camera device, located in the first accommodating space, which photographs the number of the clamping position 131 of the fixing bracket 13, and the number of the clamping position 131 is the same as the number of the medicine tube 11. Specifically, a camera device is arranged in the first accommodating space of the medicine box 100. By means of image recognition, the number of the clamping position 131 is identified. After determining the exact position of the medicine tube 11, the medicine feeding turntable 23 is driven by the first motor 24 to the designated position of the medicine tube 11 to pick up medicines. The numbers on the medicine tube 11 and the clamping positions 131 on the fixing bracket 13 correspond one by one. The rotation of the medicine feeding turntable 23 is controlled by the first motor 24. Each numbered position is converted into a certain step angle, and after each medicine feeding action is completed, the stepping motor returns to the zero position.

[0151] In some embodiments, the medicine box 100 further includes an indication component, which can adopt various forms to remind the user to take medicine on time. These forms include at least one of the following: a light indicator, a voice indicator, or a vibration indicator. The light indicator can prompt the type and taking time of the medicine by flashing LED lights of different colors. The voice indicator can remind the user by playing pre-recorded voice messages through a buzzer, while the vibration indicator can remind the user by vibrating the vibration motor at different frequencies. Through these diverse indication methods, the compliance of the user can be effectively improved, ensuring that the medicine is taken on time and in the correct dosage, thus achieving a better therapeutic effect.

[0152] In some embodiments, the medicine box 100 further includes a wireless communication module for data transmission and communication with other devices. The wireless communication module can adopt at least one of the following technologies: a 4G module, a 5G module, or a Bluetooth transmission module. The 4G module and 5G module can achieve high-speed data transmission between the medicine box and a cloud server, a smart phone, or other portable devices, facilitating remote monitoring and management and timely obtaining the user's medicine-taking information. The Bluetooth transmission module can achieve short-range wireless communication between the medicine box and a smart phone or other portable devices, enabling the user to view the medicine-taking record and receive medicine-taking reminders in real time through a mobile application. Through these wireless communication technologies, the medicine box 100 can better integrate into the Internet of Things environment and improve the intelligent level of medicine-taking management.

[0153] In some embodiments, the medicine box 100 further includes a storage module to store the information of each medicine taking. The storage module can record detailed information such as the time, type, and dosage of each medicine taking by the user. These data can not only help the user review their medicine-taking history but also provide a reference for medical staff for the adjustment and optimization of treatment plans. The data in the storage module can be regularly uploaded to a cloud server or synchronized with the user's mobile application through the wireless communication module, thus realizing data backup and real-time monitoring to ensure the integrity and reliability of the user's medicine-taking information.

[0154] In some embodiments, the medicine box 100 further includes a battery module to supply power to the medicine box 100. The battery module can adopt various forms such as a rechargeable lithium battery, a disposable battery, or a solar cell to ensure stable power supply for the medicine box in various usage environments. To extend the service life of the battery, the medicine box 100 can also be equipped with a power management system to automatically adjust the power consumption and intelligently allocate power according to the usage frequency and functional requirements. In addition, the battery module can be charged through wireless charging technology to further improve the convenience of use. The design of the battery module aims to ensure the long-term stable operation of the medicine box 100 to meet the needs of the user's daily medicine-taking management.

[0155] In some embodiments, the medicine box 100 also includes: a rescue system module. The rescue system module is intended to provide help and support in emergency situations, especially for the elderly and patients with chronic diseases. When the user fails to pick up the medicine on time or other abnormal situations occur, the rescue system module will sound an alarm and send an alarm message to the preset emergency contact through the mobile terminal 200 or the cloud server. If the user fails to respond to the reminder within a certain period of time, the system will automatically upgrade the alarm level and send an emergency help message, including the user's location information and health status. The rescue system module can also be linked with local medical services or rescue agencies to provide rapid on-site assistance when necessary. Through this intelligent rescue system, the medicine box 100 can not only help users take medicines on time, but also provide timely assistance and support in emergencies, significantly improving the user's safety and quality of life.

[0156] In some embodiments, the medicine box 100 also includes: a main control module. The main control module serves as the core control unit of the medicine box 100 and is responsible for managing and coordinating the various functions of the medicine box. The main control module can receive and process instructions from the mobile terminal 200, such as the user's medication plan, medication time and dosage information. Based on these instructions, the main control module controls the various components in the medicine box, such as driving the medicine feed turntable 23 and the medicine dispensing component 30 to accurately take medicine, ensuring that the medicine is distributed to the corresponding medicine grid on time and in quantity. The main control module can also maintain real-time connection with the mobile terminal 200 and the cloud server through the wireless communication module to achieve data synchronization and remote monitoring. Through the intelligent management of the main control module, users can not only easily set and adjust the medication plan, but also receive medication reminders and emergency help information in time. In addition, the main control module is also responsible for monitoring the power status of the battery module to ensure that the medicine box can operate normally at any time. In short, the introduction of the main control module greatly improves the automation and intelligence level of the medicine box 100, providing users with a more convenient and safe medication experience.

[0157] Compared with the prior art, the medicine box 100 of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0158] (1) The design of the medicine tube assembly 10 enables independent storage of multiple medicines, avoids drug confusion, and ensures accurate use of the medicines;

[0159] (2) The cooperation between the medicine feeding assembly 20, the medicine dispensing assembly 30 and the medicine box assembly 40 realizes the automatic distribution of medicines, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of medicine retrieval;

[0160] (3) The photoelectric sensor 115 detects the situation when the medicine passes through the first medicine outlet 111, accurately counting the number of medicines, thereby avoiding errors in the number of medicines taken;

[0161] (4) The second drug inlet 21 of the drug inlet assembly 20 and the first drug outlet 111 of the drug tube 11 are connected and disconnected to ensure that the drug can smoothly leave the drug tube 11 when needed, and can be completely closed when not needed to avoid drug leakage;

[0162] (5) Through the rotation and lifting control of the medicine feeding component 20 and the medicine dispensing component 30, the automatic taking and dispensing of medicines is realized, reducing the complexity and possible errors of manual operation;

[0163] (6) The design of the top cover 50 and the electronic dryer forms a closed space, which ensures that the drug storage environment is clean, dry and light-proof, thereby extending the shelf life of the drugs;

[0164] (7) The NFC chip of the medicine box 41 and the NFC identification device of the base 42 can match multiple users at the same time, and through identity recognition and matching, ensure that the identity of the user of the medicine box is accurate to prevent medication confusion;

[0165] (8) The detachable design of the medicine box 41 and the medicine box 100 facilitates carrying and organizing medicines, ensuring that the user can take medicines on time even when not at home;

[0166] (9) Remind users to take medication on time through various indication methods such as light, voice, and vibration, thereby improving medication compliance and treatment efficacy;

[0167] (10) The wireless communication module realizes data transmission and communication between the medicine box 100 and external devices, which facilitates remote monitoring and management of the user's medication information;

[0168] (11) The weight sensor of the base 42 can monitor the weight of the medicines in the medicine box 41 to ensure the accuracy of the quantity and type of medicines and avoid the error of dropping medicines;

[0169] (12) The camera device recognizes the number of the medicine tube 11, and combined with the operation of the control system, it realizes the accurate positioning of the medicine taking position and the convenient operation when replacing the medicine tube.

[0170] Figure 13 A schematic diagram showing a medicine dispensing system of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the utility model; Figure 14 A flowchart showing steps S110 to S130 in a medicine dispensing system for a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 15 A flowchart showing steps S111 to S113 in a medicine dispensing system for a medicine box according to an embodiment of the utility model; Figure 16 A flowchart showing steps S140 to S170 in a medicine dispensing system for a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 17 A flow chart showing steps S131 to S136 in a medicine dispensing system for a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown.

[0171] Based on the same utility model concept, another aspect of the present utility model provides a medicine-taking system for a medicine box, including: the above-mentioned medicine box 100; a mobile terminal 200 running an application program, and the application program is communicatively connected to the medicine box 100 through the mobile terminal 200. Among them, the medicine box 100 and the mobile terminal 200 are configured to:

[0172] S110. Establish a mapping relationship among user identity information, a prescription, medicines, medicine tubes 11, and the medicine box 41;

[0173] S120. Based on the successful matching of the medicine box 41 and the base 42, obtain the medication information of the corresponding user;

[0174] S130. Take medicines from the medicine tubes 11 based on the medication information and place them in the medicine box 41.

[0175] It should be noted that S110 to S130 are only the labels of the steps, which are used for easy reference and to avoid repeated text, rather than restricting the execution order of each step of this method. In other embodiments, the above steps of this method can also be written in a swapped order, and this is not limited thereto. The subsequent step labels in the present utility model have the same meaning, and repeated parts will not be elaborated.

[0176] In some embodiments, the medicine box 100 and the mobile terminal 200 are further configured that step S110 specifically includes the following steps:

[0177] S111. Input user identity information, the prescription corresponding to the user, and the medicines included in the prescription, and establish a mapping relationship among the three;

[0178] S112. Store the medicines corresponding to the prescription in the medicine tubes 11. Among them, each medicine tube 11 stores one kind of medicine, and establish a mapping relationship among user identity information, the prescription corresponding to the user, the medicines included in the prescription, and the medicine tubes 11 corresponding to the medicines;

[0179] S113. Input the information of the medicine box 41, and establish a mapping relationship among user identity information, the prescription corresponding to the user, the medicines included in the prescription, the medicine tubes 11 corresponding to the medicines, and the medicine box 41 corresponding to the user.

[0180] The above steps S111 to S113 are intended to establish a mapping relationship between user identity information, prescriptions, drugs, medicine tubes 11 and medicine boxes 41, so that when a user needs to take medicine, the NFC identification device can automatically identify the user identity information corresponding to the NFC chip of the medicine box 41 after placing the medicine box 41 on the base 42, and then query the prescription corresponding to the user, the several drugs included in the prescription and the medicine tubes 11 where each drug is located, so as to facilitate the subsequent drug taking of the medicine by the medicine feeding component 20. Furthermore, the medicine tube 11 where each drug is located can be located by the number of the medicine tube 11, and the number of the medicine tube 11 is the same as the number of the clamping position 131 of the fixing frame 13. The medicine feeding component 20 recognizes the number of the clamping position 131 through the camera device, thereby driving the medicine feeding component 20 to find the corresponding medicine tube 11.

[0181] In some embodiments, the medicine box 100 and the mobile terminal 200 are further configured to, after step S110 and before step S120, further include the following steps:

[0182] S140, formulating medication reminder conditions for the corresponding user based on the medication time and frequency in the prescription;

[0183] S150, issuing a reminder message based on the fulfillment of the medication reminder condition;

[0184] S160, based on the failure of matching between the medicine box 41 and the base 42, maintaining the prompt information;

[0185] S170: Send an emergency assistance message based on the maintenance time of the prompt message being longer than a preset value.

[0186] The above steps S140 to S170 are intended to remind the user of the medication behavior. For example, if the frequency of medication specified in the user's pharmacy is three times a day, the medicine box 100 can set the medication time to 8:00, 15:00 and 22:00 every day, and remind at the above time. The specific prompt method can use an indication component to issue a prompt message, and the indication component includes a light indicator, a voice indicator or a vibration indicator. After the prompt message is issued, the user is required to place his medicine box 41 on the base 42 to complete the medication. If the placed medicine box 41 is not the user corresponding to the prompt message, that is, the wrong user comes to pick up the medicine, the prompt message will not end until the corresponding user comes to pick up the medicine, so as to avoid the user taking the wrong medicine to the greatest extent. In addition, the medicine box 100 is also provided with an emergency help function. When the prompt message time is too long, that is, the corresponding user has not placed the medicine box 41 on the base 42, it is inferred that the user may have an accident, especially when the user is an elderly person. At this time, the medicine box 100 will send an emergency help message to the preset emergency contact, or contact an ambulance.

[0187] In some embodiments, for the above step S120, when the correct user comes to pick up the medicine, the corresponding medicine type and quantity are identified according to the medicine box 41, and the quantity also includes the weight information of the medicine. Suppose the prescription of a user corresponding to a certain medicine box 41 is to take several medicines in medicine tubes numbered 1, 2, 5, and 8 respectively after breakfast, several medicines in medicine tubes numbered 3 and 4 respectively after lunch, several medicines in medicine tubes numbered 6 and 7 respectively after dinner, and several medicines in medicine tubes numbered 9 and 12 respectively before going to bed. The following specifically describes by way of example how the medicine box 41 identifies the corresponding medicine type and quantity:

[0188] (1) In the case where each time a user takes medicine is reminded separately: Each time the user picks up the medicine, it is the medicine type and dose to be taken this time. After picking up the medicine, it can be taken directly, and wait for the next time to pick up the medicine. In this case, after breakfast, lunch, dinner, and before going to bed, the medicine box 100 sends out prompt messages respectively to prompt the user to obtain the medicine and quantity in the medicine tube corresponding to the current time point.

[0189] (2) In the case where a user's multiple times of taking medicine are only reminded once: For example, each time the medicine for one day is picked up, that is, the medicines in the medicine box 41 are taken at different times of each day and need to be taken every day. In this case, after breakfast, the medicine box 100 sends out a prompt message to prompt the user to pick up the medicine for the whole day at one time, and the medicines taken each time are placed in different medicine compartments respectively. Specifically, the medicines in medicine tubes numbered 1, 2, 5, and 8 to be taken after breakfast can be placed in the first medicine compartment, the medicines in medicine tubes numbered 3 and 4 to be taken after lunch can be placed in the second medicine compartment, the medicines in medicine tubes numbered 6 and 7 to be taken after dinner can be placed in the third medicine compartment, and the medicines in medicine tubes numbered 9 and 12 to be taken before going to bed can be placed in the fourth medicine compartment. After placing, the medicine box 41 can be carried around and take the medicine in the corresponding order of the medicine-taking time and the medicine compartment, which is convenient to use and meets the user's needs for using the medicine box 41 at home and moving around.

[0190] In some embodiments, the medicine box 100 and the mobile terminal 200 are further configured that step S130 specifically includes the following steps:

[0191] S131. Obtain the corresponding medicine for the user based on the medicine-taking information, and obtain the corresponding medicine tube 11 based on the medicine;

[0192] S132. The first motor 24 drives the medicine feeding turntable 23 to rotate to each medicine tube 11, and the second motor 34 drives the third medicine outlet 32 to rotate to the medicine compartment corresponding to the medicine box 41;

[0193] S133. The lifter 26 drives the valve push rod 25 to open the medicine tube valve 113;

[0194] S134. The medicine is driven by the roller 27, passes through the medicine inlet turntable 23, is counted by the photoelectric sensor 115, and passes through the second medicine outlet 22;

[0195] S135. The medicine passes through the dispensing assembly 30 via the third medicine inlet 31 and the third medicine outlet 32, and enters the medicine compartment of the medicine box 41;

[0196] S136. Based on the successful matching of the medicine weight calculated by the weight sensor, the counting of the medicine by the photoelectric sensor 115, and the preset medicine weight, the medicine taking is ended.

[0197] For the above steps S131 - S136, it is intended to describe the self - structure of the medicine box 100, how to take medicine from the medicine tube 11 based on the medicine use information and place it in the medicine box 41. Specifically, the medicine taking process of using the medicine box 100 is as follows: Based on the type and quantity of the medicine that needs to be taken currently determined in the above steps, the number of the corresponding medicine tube 11 and the clamping position 131 found by the imaging device; The first motor 24 drives the medicine inlet turntable 23 to rotate to the medicine tube 11 corresponding to the user, and the second motor 34 drives the dispensing turntable 33 to rotate to the designated medicine compartment of the medicine box 41; The lifter 26 drives the valve push rod 25 to press down the medicine tube valve 113 and compress the return spring 114 to open the first medicine outlet 111 of the medicine tube 11; The medicine leaves the medicine tube 11 from the first medicine outlet 111 based on its own gravity, falls into the medicine inlet turntable 23, and is conveyed forward to the second medicine outlet 22 via the two conveying rollers 27. The entering speed of the medicine is controlled by the rolling speed of the rollers 27 so that each medicine is in a separated state when passing through the photoelectric sensor 115, facilitating the accurate counting by the photoelectric sensor 115; The medicine enters the third medicine inlet 31 of the dispensing turntable 33 via the second medicine outlet 22; The medicine leaves the dispensing turntable 33 from the third medicine outlet 32 via the funnel structure of the dispensing turntable 33 and enters the designated medicine compartment of the medicine box 41; The weight sensor calculates the medicine weight, compares it with the weight information corresponding to the quantity of the medicine, and judges whether the medicine weight is the same as the preset weight after the medicine dropping is completed; If so, it means that the medicine taking operation for the current medicine tube 11 is correct. If the medicine taking process is not completed, for example, there are multiple kinds of medicines in one medicine compartment that have not been taken out, or there are multiple medicine compartments that need to take medicine but have not been completed, at this time, continue to take medicine from the next medicine tube 11 until the medicine taking process is completed. If the medicine taking has been completed, take out the medicine box 41 to complete the medicine taking; If not, it means that the medicine taking operation for the current medicine tube 11 is wrong. At this time, pick up the medicine box 41 from the base 42, take out the wrongly taken medicine from the medicine compartment, and place the medicine box 41 back on the base 42 to take medicine again.

[0198] In some embodiments, after the above steps are completed, the medicine box 100 stores the above medicine-taking records, specifically, it can be stored in the storage module of the medicine box 100 or the mobile terminal, recording detailed information such as the time, type of medicine, and dosage of each medicine-taking by the user, so as to facilitate the query and monitoring of the medication situation.

[0199] In some embodiments, after the above steps are completed, the medicine box 100 enters the standby state, waiting for the next medication reminder condition to be met, so as to send a reminder message again to remind the user to take medicine.

[0200] In some embodiments, the medicine-taking system of the medicine box further includes: a cloud server. The cloud server is used to store and manage the user's medication data, and provide remote monitoring and management functions. Through the cloud server, the user's medication information can be synchronized between different devices, realizing real-time update and backup of data. Medical staff and family members can remotely access the user's medication records through the cloud server, timely understand the user's medication situation, and intervene and provide guidance as needed. In addition, the cloud server can analyze the user's medication data, generate medication reports and reminders, to help the user better manage their health status. By working in coordination with the medicine box 100 and the mobile terminal 200, the cloud server further improves the intelligence and convenience of the medicine-taking system of the medicine box, ensuring that users can obtain timely and accurate medication support in various situations.

[0201] In some embodiments, the medicine box 100 can set the automatic dispensing of medicine via the mobile terminal 200. The user can input personal medication information through the application on the mobile terminal 200, including detailed data such as the name of the medicine, dosage, medication time, and frequency. The application will transmit this information to the medicine box 100, and the medicine box 100 will automatically take out the medicine from the corresponding medicine tube 11 and put it into the designated medicine compartment of the medicine box 41 according to the set medication time and frequency. The whole process does not require the user to operate manually, and the medicine box 100 will automatically complete the medicine-taking process according to the pre-set program. This automatic medicine-taking function not only improves the accuracy and convenience of medication, reduces the risk of the user forgetting to take medicine, but also is especially suitable for chronic disease patients and the elderly who need to take medicine for a long time, helping them better manage their daily medication. Through the intelligent connection between the mobile terminal 200 and the medicine box 100, the user can also view the medication progress in real time, adjust the medication plan, and ensure the continuity and correctness of medication.

[0202] In some embodiments, the application running on the mobile terminal 200 may include the following functions:

[0203] (1) Registration / Login: Users register or log in through the application. After entering personal data, the system will automatically generate a unique user number. This number will be used to identify the user and associate and manage relevant data such as their medication information and health records.

[0204] (2) Medication Management: Users can enter medication information by scanning the QR-Code on the medication package. If there is already a record of this medication in the system, the application will automatically match the existing medication management and related data; if there is no existing record, the user can manually enter the medication code. When manually entering the code, if there is an existing record, the system will automatically match the existing medication management and data, otherwise the user needs to enter new medication data, including detailed information such as the medication name, dosage, and manufacturer, to ensure the comprehensiveness and accuracy of medication management.

[0205] (3) Medicine Box Management: Through the NFC scanning function, users can quickly manage medicine box information. If the system detects that there is already corresponding user information, the application will confirm and display the user's data; if there is no corresponding user, the system will prompt the user to create new user data and bind it to the medicine box to ensure that each medicine box has a unique user identity association.

[0206] (4) Medication Administration: The application provides detailed display of medication information. Users can view their personal medication records and set medication reminders. For medications taken by count, users can select the corresponding medication, medicine tube, and set the medication reminder time; for medications taken daily, users can set the daily medication time, medications, and medicine tubes. In addition, the application also provides a medication inventory management function, where users can view the inventory information of each medication to ensure timely replenishment of medications and avoid running out of medicine.

[0207] (5) Medication Reminder: The application allows users to set medication reminder times to ensure taking medications on time. It is also possible to set family care notifications to send messages via the network and keep in touch with family members to ensure they are aware of the user's medication situation and health status, thus providing timely care and assistance.

[0208] (6) Emergency Assistance: In case of an emergency, the application can give priority to notifying preset contacts. Users can pre-record emergency assistance messages. When an accident occurs, the system will automatically call or send notifications to the set contacts. In addition, the application also supports family assistance notifications, contacting family members by phone to ensure that the user can get help quickly in an emergency.

[0209] (7) Health management platform: The application integrates a health management platform, allowing users to communicate with family doctors or outpatient doctors. If they need medication consultation, they can communicate via text transmission; for remote consultations, the application supports real-time video calls, enabling users to obtain medical advice and guidance anytime, anywhere, ensuring continuous attention and management of the users' health status.

[0210] Compared with the prior art, the medicine dispensing system of the medicine box of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0211] (1) Meeting the medication needs of multiple users: By providing multiple medicine tubes 11 and multiple medicine boxes 41 in the medicine box 100, it can provide storage and dispensing functions for multiple users simultaneously;

[0212] (2) Reducing the risk of users making medication errors: Through the linkage between the medicine box 100 and the mobile terminal 200, automatic medicine dispensing and medication reminders are realized, reducing the risk of users making medication errors;

[0213] (3) Reminding users to take medicine on time: The medicine box 100 automatically reminds users to take medicine on time according to the preset medication time and frequency, avoiding affecting the treatment effect due to forgetting to take medicine;

[0214] (4) Detailed recording and querying of medication information: The medicine box 100 records detailed information such as the time of each medicine dispensing, the type of medicine, and the dosage, facilitating the query and monitoring of the medication situation;

[0215] (5) Medicine inventory management: The application on the mobile terminal 200 can view the inventory information of each medicine, ensuring timely replenishment of medicines and avoiding out-of-stock situations;

[0216] (6) Accurately identifying users' medication information: Through the collaborative work of the NFC identification device and the medicine box 100, the user's identity information is accurately identified to ensure that the user obtains the correct medicine and dosage;

[0217] (7) Preventing medication errors: If the medicine box 41 used by the user does not match the prompt information, the medicine box 100 will continuously send prompt information to prevent medication errors;

[0218] (8) Emergency help notification: When the user fails to pick up medicine in time or has an accident, the medicine box 100 will send an emergency help message to the preset emergency contact to ensure that the user can get help in time;

[0219] (9) Family care notification: Through the application, family members can understand the user's medication situation in real time and provide timely care and help;

[0220] (10) Cloud synchronization and data management: Through the cloud server, the user's medication information can be synchronized between different devices, enabling real-time data updates and backups, facilitating remote monitoring and management by medical staff and family members;

[0221] (11) Health management platform: The application integrates a health management platform, allowing users to communicate remotely with doctors, obtain medical advice and guidance, and ensure continuous attention and management of their health status;

[0222] (12) Multiple medication reminders: Users can set single reminders or daily reminders as needed, and the medicine box 100 will respectively prompt users to take medicine on time, meeting the needs of different medication habits;

[0223] (13) Support for different medication scenarios: The medicine box 100 supports home use and mobile use. Users can place daily medications in different medicine compartments according to time periods and carry the medicine box with them, facilitating use in different scenarios.

[0224] Based on the same utility model concept, as Figure 14 shown, another aspect of the present utility model provides a method for taking medicine from a medicine box. Using the above-mentioned medicine box taking medicine system, it includes the following steps:

[0225] S110. Establish a mapping relationship between user identity information, prescription, medicine, medicine tube 11, and medicine box 41;

[0226] S120. Based on the successful matching of the medicine box 41 and the base 42, obtain the corresponding user's medication information;

[0227] S130. Take medicine from the medicine tube 11 based on the medication information and place it in the medicine box 41.

[0228] In some embodiments, step S110 specifically includes the following steps:

[0229] S111. Input user identity information, the prescription corresponding to the user, and the medicines included in the prescription, and establish a mapping relationship among the three;

[0230] S112. Store the medicines corresponding to the prescription in the medicine tube 11. Among them, each medicine tube 11 stores one kind of medicine, and establish a mapping relationship between user identity information, the prescription corresponding to the user, the medicines included in the prescription, and the medicine tube 11 corresponding to the medicine;

[0231] S113. Input the information of the medicine box 41, and establish a mapping relationship between user identity information, the prescription corresponding to the user, the medicines included in the prescription, the medicine tube 11 corresponding to the medicine, and the medicine box 41 corresponding to the user.

[0232] In some embodiments, after step S110 and before step S120, the following steps are further included:

[0233] S140. Formulate medication reminder conditions corresponding to the user based on the medication time and frequency in the prescription;

[0234] S150. Send a reminder message based on the fulfillment of the medication reminder conditions;

[0235] S160. And maintain the reminder message based on the failure of the medicine box 41 to match the base 42;

[0236] S170. Send an emergency assistance message based on the duration of the reminder message being greater than a preset value.

[0237] In some embodiments, step S130 specifically includes the following steps:

[0238] S131. Obtain the corresponding medicine for the user based on the medication information, and obtain the corresponding medicine tube 11 based on the medicine;

[0239] S132. The first motor 24 drives the medicine feeding turntable 23 to rotate to each medicine tube 11, and the second motor 34 drives the third medicine outlet 32 to rotate to the corresponding medicine grid of the medicine box 41;

[0240] S133. The lifter 26 drives the valve push rod 25 to open the medicine tube valve 113;

[0241] S134. The medicine is transmitted by the roller 27, passes through the medicine feeding turntable 23, is counted by the photoelectric sensor 115, and passes through the second medicine outlet 22;

[0242] S135. The medicine passes through the medicine dispensing component 30 via the third medicine inlet 31 and the third medicine outlet 32, and enters the medicine grid of the medicine box 41;

[0243] S136. End the medicine taking based on the successful matching of the medicine weight calculated by the weight sensor, the counting of the medicine by the photoelectric sensor 115, and the preset medicine weight.

[0244] For the mechanical structure and system control aspects of this embodiment, reference can be made to the embodiments of the medicine taking system of the above-mentioned medicine box and the embodiments of the above-mentioned medicine box 100, and the repeated parts will not be elaborated.

[0245] For the beneficial effects of the medicine taking method of the medicine box of the present utility model, reference can be made to the embodiments of the medicine taking system of the above-mentioned medicine box, and details will not be elaborated here.

[0246] Figure 18 Shows a structural schematic diagram of a computer-readable storage medium of the present utility model. Based on the same inventive concept, as Figure 18As shown, another aspect of the present utility model further provides a computer-readable storage medium for storing a program, which when executed implements the steps of the method for dispensing medicine from a medicine box. In some possible implementation manners, each aspect of the present utility model can also be implemented in the form of a program product, which includes program code. When the program product runs on a terminal device, the program code is used to cause the terminal device to execute the steps according to various exemplary embodiments of the present utility model described in the above-mentioned electronic prescription transfer processing method part of this specification.

[0247] As Figure 18 shown, a storage medium 800 for implementing the above method according to an embodiment of the present utility model is described. It can be a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) and includes program code, and can run on a terminal device, such as a personal computer. However, the program product of the present utility model is not limited to this. In this document, the readable storage medium can be any tangible medium that contains or stores a program, and this program can be used by or in combination with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0248] The program product can adopt any combination of one or more readable media. The readable media can be a readable signal medium or a readable storage medium. The readable storage medium can be, for example, but not limited to, an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination of the above. More specific examples (non-exhaustive list) of the readable storage medium include: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable disk, a hard disk, a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), an optical fiber, a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination of the above.

[0249] The computer-readable storage medium can include a data signal propagated in a baseband or as part of a carrier wave, which carries the readable program code. Such a propagated data signal can take various forms, including but not limited to electromagnetic signals, optical signals, or any suitable combination of the above. The readable storage medium can also be any readable medium other than the readable storage medium, and this readable medium can send, propagate, or transmit a program for use by or in combination with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. The program code contained on the readable storage medium can be transmitted by any suitable medium, including but not limited to wireless, wired, optical cable, RF, etc., or any suitable combination of the above.

[0250] Program code for performing the operation of the present invention may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages, including object-oriented programming languages ​​such as Java, C++, etc., and conventional procedural programming languages ​​such as "C" or similar programming languages. The program code may be executed entirely on the user computing device, partially on the user device, as a separate software package, partially on the user computing device and partially on a remote computing device, or entirely on a remote computing device or server. In the case of a remote computing device, the remote computing device may be connected to the user computing device through any type of network, including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), or may be connected to an external computing device (e.g., using an Internet service provider to connect through the Internet).

[0251] The beneficial effects of the computer-readable storage medium of the present invention can be found in the above-mentioned embodiment of the medicine box dispensing method, which will not be described in detail here.

[0252] Based on the same utility model concept, one aspect of the utility model further provides a computer program product, including a computer program, and when the computer program is executed, the steps of the above-mentioned medicine box drug dispensing method. The computer program product of the utility model embodiment can be in the form of software, and the computer program included therein can refer to the embodiment of the computer readable storage medium, and the repeated parts will not be repeated.

[0253] The beneficial effects of the computer program product of the present utility model can be found in the above-mentioned embodiments of the medicine box dispensing system method, which will not be described in detail here.

[0254] In summary, compared with the prior art, the medicine box and medicine dispensing system, method, storage medium and program product of the utility model have at least the following beneficial effects:

[0255] (1) Through the design of the medicine tube assembly, multiple drugs can be stored independently, avoiding drug confusion and ensuring accurate use of drugs;

[0256] (2) The coordination of the drug feeding component, drug dispensing component and drug box component realizes the automatic distribution of drugs and improves the efficiency and accuracy of drug retrieval;

[0257] (3) By setting up multiple medicine tubes and multiple medicine boxes, the storage and retrieval functions of medicines can be provided to multiple users at the same time, meeting the medication needs of multiple users.

[0258] The above content is a further detailed description of the present utility model in combination with specific preferred embodiments. It cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the present utility model is only limited to these descriptions. For those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present utility model belongs, without departing from the concept of the present utility model, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made, and all should be regarded as belonging to the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A medicine box, characterized in that: include: A medicine tube assembly, comprising a medicine tube and a limiting platform for fixing the medicine tube, wherein the lower end of the medicine tube has a first medicine outlet; A drug inlet assembly is located on the side of the drug tube assembly, the drug inlet assembly has a second drug inlet and a second drug outlet, the second drug inlet and each of the first drug outlets are in a connected state and a disconnected state, and the second drug outlet has a first motion trajectory; a medicine dispensing assembly, located below the medicine feeding assembly, the medicine dispensing assembly having a third medicine inlet and a third medicine outlet, the third medicine inlet being located below the first motion track, and the third medicine outlet having a second motion track; The medicine box assembly is located below the medicine dispensing assembly, and the medicine box assembly has a medicine box, and the medicine box is located below the second motion track.

2. The medicine box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The medicine tube assembly also has a fixing frame, a first accommodating space is formed inside the fixing frame, and the medicine feeding assembly is located in the first accommodating space; The outer side of the fixing frame and the upper side of the limiting platform together form a second accommodating space, and the medicine tube is located in the second accommodating space; The medicine box assembly also has a base, the base is hollowed out to form a third accommodating space, and the medicine box is located in the third accommodating space.

3. The medicine box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper end of the fixing frame has at least one locking position; The limiting platform has at least one limiting portion; The upper end of the medicine tube has a clamping portion, and the medicine tube is clamped to the fixing frame through the clamping portion and the clamping position; The lower end of the medicine tube is located at the limiting portion, and the first medicine outlet faces a side close to the fixing frame.

4. The medicine box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower end of the medicine tube also has: a medicine tube valve, a return spring and a photoelectric sensor; When the return spring is compressed, the medicine tube valve has a first position that opens the first medicine outlet; When the reset spring is reset, the medicine tube valve has a second position that closes the first medicine outlet; The photoelectric sensor has an on state when the medicine passes through the first medicine outlet.

5. The medicine box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The medicine feeding assembly also comprises: a medicine feeding turntable, a first motor, a valve push rod, a lifter and a roller; When the second drug inlet is in communication with each of the first drug outlets, the second drug outlet is located on a side of the second drug inlet away from the first drug outlet; The medicine inlet turntable has a motion stroke driven by the first motor to rotate, and the second medicine outlet has the first motion trajectory driven by the first motor to rotate; When the lifter drives the valve push rod to move downward, the medicine tube valve is pushed downward, compressing the return spring to open the first medicine outlet, thereby connecting the first medicine outlet and the second medicine inlet; When the lifter drives the valve push rod to move upward, the reset spring is reset to push the medicine tube valve upward to close the first medicine outlet and disconnect the first medicine outlet and the second medicine inlet; The roller is located inside the medicine feeding turntable and is in rolling contact with the medicine to control the movement speed of the medicine.

6. The medicine box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The medicine dispensing assembly also comprises: a medicine dispensing turntable and a second motor; The third medicine inlet and the third medicine outlet are respectively located at the upper end and the lower end of the medicine dispensing turntable, and the channel cross-sectional area of ​​the medicine dispensing turntable gradually decreases from the upper end to the lower end; The projection of the first motion trajectory on the horizontal plane is included in the projection of the third medicine inlet on the horizontal plane; The medicine dispensing turntable has a motion stroke driven by the second motor to rotate, and the third medicine outlet has the second motion trajectory driven by the first motor to rotate.

7. The medicine box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The medicine box has an NFC chip, the base has an NFC identification device, and the medicine box and the base are identified and matched through the NFC chip and the NFC identification device; The medicine box also has an anti-foolproof groove, and the base has an anti-foolproof protrusion, and the medicine box and the base are fixed by matching the anti-foolproof groove and the anti-foolproof protrusion; The medicine box has an open upper end and has at least one medicine compartment inside; The base also has: a weight sensor located below the bottom of the medicine box; The projection of the second motion trajectory on the horizontal plane is included in the projection of the medicine box on the horizontal plane.

8. The medicine box according to claim 7, characterized in that: The kit also includes: A camera device is located in the first accommodating space and photographs the number of the clamping position of the fixing frame, wherein the number of the clamping position is the same as the number of the medicine tube; An electronic dryer, located in the first accommodating space; A top cover, located above the medicine tube, closing the first accommodating space; A wireless communication module, comprising at least one of the following: a 4G module, a 5G module or a Bluetooth transmission module; The indication component has at least one of the following: a light indicator, a voice indicator or a vibration indicator.

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