Intelligent medicine taking device with Bluetooth function
By using magnetic field sensing control and Bluetooth functionality, the intelligent medication dispensing device solves the problems of reuse and dosage errors associated with traditional dispensing devices, enabling elderly patients to take medication on time and in the correct dosage, and alleviating psychological stress.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422874299.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-25
AI Technical Summary
Traditional medication dispensing devices cannot be reused, are complicated to use at night, and may cause dosage errors or missed medication times for Alzheimer's patients, increasing psychological stress.
Design a smart medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth functionality, comprising an upper cover, a lower shell, a circuit board, Hall effect components, an LED strip, and a Bluetooth sensor. It uses magnetic field sensing to control the light and Bluetooth connection to remind users to take their medicine, providing timed and dosage reminders.
It improves the recycling rate of the medication dispensing device, reduces the complexity of nighttime operations, ensures that elderly patients take their medication on time, and reduces psychological stress.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of home medical devices, and in particular to a smart medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth functionality. Background Technology
[0002] For both patients and healthcare providers, medication safety is a pressing public concern that needs to be addressed.
[0003] In traditional medication dispensing devices, most are disposable. Once the patient finishes taking the medication, the device is discarded and cannot be reused. This also increases the complexity of use, potentially requiring manual operation of additional lighting at night, and significantly reduces the device's value. For patients with Alzheimer's disease, without the assistance of a smart medication dispensing device, they may make dosage errors when dispensing their own medication. Due to cognitive impairment, they may be unable to correctly determine the amount of medication they should take, potentially leading to missed doses or frequent overdosing, which can adversely affect their health. Furthermore, it causes constant worry for their families regarding medication adherence, increasing psychological stress. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a smart medication dispensing device with Bluetooth functionality, which can effectively solve the problems of missed medication times or frequent repeated medication, which have adverse effects on health, and the psychological stress caused by patients' families constantly worrying about whether the patient is taking medication on time.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a smart medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth function, including an upper cover, a lower shell at the bottom of the upper cover, a decorative strip fixedly connected to the top of the lower shell, the upper cover and the decorative strip being correspondingly arranged, a circuit board being threadedly connected inside the lower shell, a light guide column being fixedly connected to the top of the circuit board, a Hall effect device being fixedly connected to the side wall of the circuit board, a decorative plate being fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the upper cover, a strong magnet being fixedly connected inside the upper cover and the decorative plate, and light strips being fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the circuit board, with the bottoms of the four light strips all located in the grooves of the bottom wall of the lower shell.
[0006] Furthermore, a charging port is provided on the front bottom of the lower shell, and the rear wiring of the charging port is connected to the bottom wall of the circuit board.
[0007] Furthermore, a Bluetooth sensor is provided on the bottom wall of the lower shell, and the top wiring of the Bluetooth sensor is connected to the bottom wall of the circuit board. There are buttons inside the Bluetooth sensor.
[0008] Furthermore, a medicine box bottom cover is fixedly connected inside the decorative strip, and each medicine box bottom cover has a placement groove inside. A sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the medicine box bottom cover, and the outer top of the Hall element is placed inside the sleeve.
[0009] Furthermore, each of the seven placement slots is equipped with a medicine box, and each of the seven medicine boxes is fixedly connected to a support column. The top of each of the seven support columns is provided with a slot.
[0010] Furthermore, each of the medicine boxes is provided with a cover plate on top, and a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of every two of the cover plates. A locking block is provided on the outer side of every two of the connecting rods, and the bottom of each locking block is provided with a corresponding locking groove.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0012] 1. This utility model, through its top cover, circuit board, light guide column, Hall effect sensor, decorative panel, strong magnet, and light strip, solves the problem that users may need to manually operate other lighting equipment when using the device at night, increasing the complexity of use and significantly reducing the value of the medication dispensing device. The smart medicine box top cover is equipped with a permanent strong magnet. When the Hall effect sensor is activated, the magnetic field strength changes when the top cover is removed. If the magnetic field deviates from the circuit board, the voltage of the Hall effect sensor disappears, and the light strip goes out. When the top cover is closed, the magnetic field strengthens, the Hall effect sensor conducts, and the light strip lights up again. This effectively improves the recycling of the medicine box, adds a warm and cozy atmosphere, relaxes the patient, and makes medication dispensing convenient and sensitive.
[0013] 2. By incorporating a Bluetooth sensor, medicine box, cover, connecting rod, and locking mechanism, this device addresses the issues of missed medication times or frequent overdosing, which can negatively impact health and cause anxiety for family members regarding medication adherence. It connects to a mobile app by sending signals, and the patient's phone receives an audible or vibration alert when medication is needed, reminding them to take their medication on time and in the correct dosage. The connecting rod, which is fixed to the inner wall of every two covers, has locking mechanisms on its outer side that align with slots. When closing the cover, the locking mechanism is inserted into the slot, securely fixing the cover to the medicine box and sealing the medication inside. This facilitates operation and prevents accidental spillage during normal use, effectively improving medication reminders for Alzheimer's patients or those with reduced mobility, and facilitating precise separation of daytime and nighttime medications.
[0014] The parts of the device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an intelligent medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth function proposed in this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the internal distribution structure of an intelligent medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth functionality proposed in this utility model.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a circuit board structure diagram of an intelligent medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth function proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a decorative panel for a smart medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth functionality proposed in this utility model.
[0019] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the Bluetooth sensor of an intelligent medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth function proposed in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the bottom cover of a medicine box of a smart medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth function proposed in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the medicine box cover of a smart medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth function proposed in this utility model;
[0022] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of a medicine box for a smart medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth functionality proposed in this utility model.
[0023] Legend:
[0024] 1. Top cover; 2. Bottom shell; 3. Decorative strip; 4. Charging port; 5. Circuit board; 6. Light guide column; 7. Hall effect device; 8. Decorative panel; 9. Strong magnet; 10. Light strip; 11. Bluetooth sensor; 12. Button; 13. Medicine box bottom cover; 14. Sleeve; 15. Placement slot; 16. Medicine box; 17. Support column; 18. Card slot; 19. Cover plate; 20. Connecting rod; 21. Card block. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0026] like Figure 1 - Figure 4As shown: A smart medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth function includes an upper cover 1, a lower shell 2 at the bottom of the upper cover 1, and a decorative strip 3 fixedly connected to the top of the lower shell 2. The upper cover 1 and the decorative strip 3 are set correspondingly. By setting the decorative strip 3 on the top of the lower shell 2 to correspond with the upper cover 1, it not only serves a decorative purpose, but may also assist in the installation and positioning of the upper cover 1 and the lower shell 2 to a certain extent.
[0027] The lower shell 2 has a circuit board 5 internally threadedly connected to it. A light guide column 6 is fixedly connected to the top of the circuit board 5. The light guide column 6 on the circuit board 5 is used to guide the light and ensure that the light is reasonably distributed inside the device, further optimizing the lighting effect. A Hall element 7 is fixedly connected to the upper side wall of the circuit board 5. A decorative plate 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the upper cover 1.
[0028] A strong magnet 9 is fixedly connected inside the top cover 1 and the decorative panel 8. LED strips 10 are fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the circuit board 5. The bottoms of the four LED strips 10 are located in slots on the bottom wall of the lower shell 2. The smart medicine box top cover 1, equipped with a permanent strong magnet 9, enables the Hall effect sensor 7 to function. When the top cover 1 is removed, the magnetic field strength changes. The magnetic field deviates from the circuit board, the voltage of the Hall effect sensor 7 disappears, and the LED strips 10 turn off. If the top cover 1 is closed, the magnetic field strengthens, the Hall effect sensor 7 conducts, and the LED strips 10 light up again, intermittently changing different colors to enhance the device's aesthetics and ambiance. At this time, the smart medicine dispensing device can function as a decorative item or a night light.
[0029] like Figure 5 As shown, a charging port 4 is located on the front bottom of the lower shell 2. The wiring behind the charging port 4 is connected to the bottom of the circuit board 5. When the intelligent medicine dispensing device needs to be charged, a suitable charging cable can be inserted into the charging port 4. An external power source transmits electrical energy to the circuit board 5 through the charging cable. The circuit board 5 is equipped with a charging management circuit. When the battery power is low, the device can be restored through the charging port 4 to ensure its normal operation.
[0030] A Bluetooth sensor 11 is installed on the bottom wall of the lower shell 2. The top wiring of the Bluetooth sensor 11 is connected to the bottom wall of the circuit board 5. There is a button 12 inside the Bluetooth sensor 11. When the Bluetooth sensor 11 sends a signal to the outside, it connects with the app on the mobile phone. When the patient needs to take the medication, the mobile phone will receive a prompt sound or vibration to remind the patient to take the medication on time and in the correct dosage. The medicine box 16 has two independent compartments, marked with the sun and moon respectively to represent day and night. Whether the medication is taken during the day or at night, the patient will not make a mistake in taking the medication after seeing the markings.
[0031] like Figure 1 - Figure 8As shown, a medicine box bottom cover 13 is fixedly connected inside the decorative strip 3. Each medicine box bottom cover 13 has a placement slot 15 inside. A sleeve 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the medicine box bottom cover 13. The outer top of the Hall element 7 is located inside the sleeve 14. Each of the seven placement slots 15 contains a medicine box 16, and each of the seven medicine boxes 16 has a fixedly connected support column 17 inside. A slot 18 is formed inside the top of each support column 17. These seven placement slots 15 provide specific placement space for the medicine boxes 16, allowing them to be placed neatly and stably. The support column 17 fixedly connected inside each medicine box 16 serves two purposes: firstly, it supports the internal structure of the medicine box 16; secondly, the slot 18 on its top is used to cooperate with the cover plate 19 to achieve sealing and fixation.
[0032] As shown above, the two covers 19 have sun and moon symbols to represent day and night, respectively. This allows patients to see the symbols and avoid medication errors, thus improving the accuracy of medication administration.
[0033] like Figure 1 - Figure 8 As shown, each medicine box 16 is equipped with a cover plate 19 on its top. A connecting rod 20 is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of every two cover plates 19. A locking block 21 is provided on the outer side of every two connecting rods 20. The bottom of the locking block 21 is correspondingly set with a locking groove 18. The locking block 21 on the outer side of the connecting rod 20 fixedly connected to the inner side wall of every two cover plates 19 corresponds to the locking groove 18. When it is necessary to close the cover plate 19, the locking block 21 is aligned with the locking groove 18 and inserted. In this way, the cover plate 19 can be firmly fixed on the medicine box 16, thereby sealing the medicine inside the medicine box 16. This achieves convenient operation and ensures that the medicine will not be accidentally scattered during normal use of the device.
[0034] It should be noted that this utility model is a smart medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth functionality. The upper cover 1 and the lower shell 2 constitute the main body of the device. The decorative strip 3 on the top of the lower shell 2 corresponds to that on the upper cover 1, serving not only a decorative purpose but also potentially assisting in the installation and positioning of the upper cover 1 and the lower shell 2 to some extent. The circuit board 5 is fixed inside the lower shell 2 by a threaded connection. The strong magnet 9 fixed inside the upper cover 1 and the decorative plate 8, along with the Hall effect device 7 on the circuit board 5, are key components for starting the device. When the upper cover 1 is closed, the strong magnet 9 approaches the Hall effect device 7, and the Hall effect causes the Hall effect device 7 to generate a corresponding electrical signal. This electrical signal is transmitted to the control circuit of the circuit board 5, triggering the device to start.
[0035] The device has a strong magnet 9 built into the upper cover 1, which forms an inductive switch with the Hall element 7 on the circuit board 5 in the lower shell 2. When the circuit is connected, the light strip 10 installed at the bottom of the device lights up and changes different colors intermittently to enhance the aesthetics and atmosphere of the device. At this time, the intelligent medicine dispensing device can be used as a craft or a night light.
[0036] The smart pillbox lid 1 is equipped with a permanent magnet 9. If the Hall effect sensor 7 is activated, the magnetic field strength will change when the lid 1 is removed. The magnetic field deviates from the circuit board, the voltage of the Hall effect sensor 7 will disappear, and the light strip 10 will turn off. If the lid 1 is closed, the magnetic field will strengthen, the Hall effect sensor 7 will be activated, and the light strip 10 will light up again.
[0037] A charging port 4 is located on the front bottom of the lower casing 2, which is connected to the bottom wall of the circuit board 5 via a wire. When the intelligent medicine dispensing device needs to be charged, a suitable charging cable can be inserted into the charging port 4. An external power source transmits electrical energy to the circuit board 5 through the charging cable. The circuit board 5 is equipped with a charging management circuit, which can restore the device's power through the charging port 4 when the battery is low, ensuring its normal operation.
[0038] The top of the Bluetooth sensor 11 on the bottom wall of the lower casing 2 is connected to the circuitry on the bottom wall of the circuit board 5. The Bluetooth sensor 11 contains a button 12. When the device is powered on, the Bluetooth sensor 11 is in working mode. Pressing button 12 triggers the pairing mode of the Bluetooth sensor 11. In pairing mode, the Bluetooth sensor 11 sends out Bluetooth signals to search for nearby pairable devices.
[0039] When 11 sends out a signal, it connects to the app on the patient's phone. When the patient needs to take the medication, the patient's phone will receive a prompt sound or vibration to remind the patient to take the medication on time and in the correct dosage. The medicine box 16 has two independent compartments, marked with the sun and moon to represent day and night respectively. Whether the patient takes the medication during the day or at night, seeing the markings will prevent medication errors.
[0040] The bottom cover 13 of the medicine box has seven placement slots 15 inside, which provide specific placement space for the medicine box 16, so that the medicine box 16 can be placed neatly and stably. The support column 17 fixedly connected inside each medicine box 16 serves to support the internal structure of the medicine box 16, and the slot 18 on its top is used to cooperate with the cover plate 19 to achieve sealing and fixation.
[0041] Each medicine box 16 has a cover plate 19 on top, which engages with the slot 18 of the support column 17 via a connecting rod 20 and a locking block 21. The locking blocks 21 on the outer side of the connecting rod 20, which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of every two cover plates 19, correspond to the slots 18. When it is necessary to close the cover plate 19, the locking block 21 is aligned with the slot 18 and inserted, thus firmly fixing the cover plate 19 to the medicine box 16 and sealing the medicine inside. This design facilitates operation and ensures that the medicine will not accidentally spill during normal use of the device.
[0042] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A smart medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth functionality, comprising a top cover (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the upper cover (1) is provided with a lower shell (2), and the top of the lower shell (2) is fixedly connected with a decorative strip (3). The upper cover (1) and the decorative strip (3) are provided correspondingly. The lower shell (2) is internally threaded with a circuit board (5). The top of the circuit board (5) is fixedly connected with a light guide column (6). The upper side wall of the circuit board (5) is fixedly connected with a Hall element (7). The bottom wall of the upper cover (1) is fixedly connected with a decorative plate (8). The upper cover (1) and the decorative plate (8) are internally fixedly connected with strong magnets (9). The bottom wall of the circuit board (5) is fixedly connected with light strips (10). The bottom of the four light strips (10) is provided in the bottom wall slot of the lower shell (2).
2. The intelligent medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom front of the lower shell (2) is provided with a charging port (4), and the rear circuit of the charging port (4) is connected to the bottom wall of the circuit board (5).
3. The intelligent medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the lower shell (2) is provided with a Bluetooth sensor (11), the top line of the Bluetooth sensor (11) is connected to the bottom wall of the circuit board (5), and there is a button (12) inside the Bluetooth sensor (11).
4. The intelligent medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The decorative strip (3) is fixedly connected to the bottom cover of the medicine box (13). The bottom cover of the medicine box (13) is provided with a placement groove (15). The bottom wall of the bottom cover of the medicine box (13) is fixedly connected to a sleeve (14). The top outer side of the Hall element (7) is set inside the sleeve (14).
5. A smart medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth function according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the seven placement slots (15) is equipped with a medicine box (16), and each of the seven medicine boxes (16) is fixedly connected with a support column (17). The top of each of the seven support columns (17) is provided with a slot (18).
6. A smart medicine dispensing device with Bluetooth function according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each medicine box (16) is provided with a cover plate (19) on the top. A connecting rod (20) is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of every two cover plates (19). A locking block (21) is provided on the outer side of every two connecting rods (20). The bottom of the locking block (21) is provided with a corresponding locking groove (18).