Electronic medicine box based on 4G communication and intelligent medicine taking reminding system
By integrating a medicine box indicator module and fingerprint recognition functions through 4G communication-based electronic pillboxes, the problem of existing pillboxes being unable to manage and remind medications has been solved. This enables intelligent medication reminders and feedback, improving the convenience and effectiveness of medication management.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI LIANGXIN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing pillboxes have limited functionality and cannot provide patients with medication management or medication reminders, which can easily lead to errors when patients manage their medications themselves.
Design an electronic pillbox based on 4G communication, integrating a pillbox, a pillbox indicator module, a main control PCBA, a fingerprint recognition module, an RGB light ring module, and micro switches, etc. It connects to electronic devices through the 4G communication module to realize medication reminders and feedback.
It enables medication reminders and feedback information to be returned at the expected time, improving the convenience and effectiveness of medication management and reducing the workload of medical staff.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of drug management technology, and in particular to an electronic pillbox and intelligent medication reminder system based on 4G communication. Background Technology
[0002] With the aging population and advancements in disease treatment, the demand for medications is increasing. However, long-term medication treatment places higher demands on patient self-management and timely medication adherence, and patients often make mistakes in the details of medication use.
[0003] However, existing medicine boxes have limited functions and cannot provide patients with medication management and medication reminder services.
[0004] Therefore, this project aims to provide a smart pillbox to help patients manage their medications independently, take them accurately and on time, and provide more professional support for their recovery. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an electronic pillbox and intelligent medication reminder system based on 4G communication.
[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an electronic pillbox based on 4G communication, the electronic pillbox comprising:
[0007] The medicine box body includes an upper shell and a lower shell that are snapped together;
[0008] The medicine compartment is located on the main body of the medicine box; there are multiple medicine compartments, and each medicine compartment corresponds to a medicine compartment indicator module.
[0009] The main control PCBA is located inside the lower housing. The main control PCBA integrates a control module, a medicine compartment indicator module, and a 4G communication module. The control module communicates with electronic devices through the 4G communication module.
[0010] The control module is configured to: upon receiving a medication reminder instruction from an electronic device, send an operation instruction to the medication indicator module corresponding to the target medication compartment until the target medication compartment is opened and then closed; and upon the target medication compartment being opened and then closed, send medication feedback information to the electronic device via the 4G communication module.
[0011] In conjunction with the first aspect, the control module is also configured to: upon receiving a medication configuration instruction sent by an electronic device, sequentially send operation instructions to the medication instruction indicator modules corresponding to multiple target medication compartments, until all target medication compartments are opened and then shut down.
[0012] In conjunction with the first aspect, the electronic pillbox also includes: a fingerprint recognition module, located on the upper shell, and the fingerprint recognition module is electrically connected to the control module;
[0013] The control module is also configured to receive fingerprint recognition information sent by the fingerprint recognition module, compare it with preset user fingerprint information, and generate target control commands based on the comparison results.
[0014] In conjunction with the first aspect, the electronic pillbox also includes:
[0015] An RGB light ring module is located on the upper shell and surrounds the fingerprint recognition module. The RGB light ring module is electrically connected to the main control PCBA.
[0016] The control module is also configured to: receive fingerprint input instructions sent by the electronic device, generate instructions to run the RGB light ring module in the first mode, so that the RGB light ring module displays the first target color;
[0017] The control module is also configured to: receive fingerprint recognition information sent by the fingerprint recognition module; generate and send a second mode operation command to the RGB light ring module after successful fingerprint recognition information entry, so that the RGB light ring module displays a second target color; or, generate and send a third mode operation command to the RGB light ring module after fingerprint recognition information entry fails, so that the RGB light ring module displays a third target color.
[0018] In conjunction with the first aspect, the electronic pillbox also includes:
[0019] The micro switch PCBA is fixed to a designated position inside the upper housing by screws; the micro switch PCBA is electrically connected to the control module.
[0020] The micro switch is integrated into the micro switch PCBA; the micro switch is electrically connected to the control module.
[0021] A through hole is provided inside the medicine compartment of the upper shell, and a micro-motion triggering structure is located inside the medicine compartment cover and corresponds to the detection port of the micro switch.
[0022] When the medicine compartment cover, which is rotatably connected to the medicine compartment, is in the closed state, the micro-motion triggering structure located inside the medicine compartment cover presses against the micro-switch through the through hole, and the micro-switch generates the first signal.
[0023] When the medicine compartment cover, which is rotatably connected to the medicine compartment, is in the open state, the micro-motion triggering structure located inside the medicine compartment cover moves away from the micro-switch, and the micro-switch will generate a second signal.
[0024] The control module is also configured to receive a target signal sent by a micro switch and determine the current state of the medicine compartment cover based on the target signal.
[0025] In conjunction with the first aspect, one side of the medicine compartment cover is the connecting end, the other side is the free end, and the third side is the open end; the connecting end is rotatably connected to the medicine compartment, and the free end is engaged with the upper shell through a snap fastener.
[0026] In conjunction with the first aspect, the electronic pillbox also includes:
[0027] The interface PCBA is located on the inner wall of the upper housing; the interface PCBA is electrically connected to the main control PCBA.
[0028] The interface PCBA includes a charging interface, a network status indicator, a power indicator, and function buttons, all with their outer end faces on the same plane as the outer wall of the electronic medicine box.
[0029] The control module is also configured to: generate communication status based on 4G communication and electronic devices and send indication commands to the network status indicator light to control the network status indicator light to operate in the first target mode;
[0030] The control module is also configured to generate and send an instruction to the power indicator light based on the current power level of the electronic pillbox, so as to control the power indicator light to operate in a second target mode.
[0031] In conjunction with the first aspect, it also includes:
[0032] The power supply module is located inside the lower casing and is electrically connected to the main control PCBA.
[0033] In conjunction with the first aspect, the electronic pillbox also includes: a light guide column; when the upper and lower shells are fastened together, the LEDs of the pillbox indicator module, the power indicator LED, and the network status indicator LED come into contact with the light guide column to transmit light to the outside of the pillbox body through the light guide column.
[0034] Secondly, this application provides an intelligent medication reminder system, including an electronic device and an electronic pillbox as described above; the electronic device and the electronic pillbox are connected via a 4G communication module.
[0035] The embodiments of this application bring the following beneficial effects: This application provides an electronic pillbox and intelligent medication reminder system based on 4G communication. The electronic pillbox includes: a pillbox body, including an upper shell and a lower shell that are snap-fitted together; a pillbox compartment, which is located in the pillbox body; there are multiple pillbox compartments, and each pillbox compartment corresponds to a pillbox compartment indicator module; a main control PCBA, which is located in the lower shell, and the main control PCBA integrates a control module, a pillbox compartment indicator module, and a 4G communication module. The control module communicates with the electronic device through the 4G communication module; the control module is configured to: upon receiving a medication reminder instruction sent by the electronic device, send a running instruction to the pillbox compartment indicator module corresponding to the target pillbox until the target pillbox is opened and then closed; and when the target pillbox is opened and then closed, send medication feedback information to the electronic device through the 4G communication module.
[0036] The electronic pillbox based on 4G communication provided in this application, upon receiving a medication reminder instruction, sends an operation command to prompt the opening of the target pillbox. After the target pillbox is opened and then closed, it returns medication feedback information. This allows the user to be reminded to take medication at the expected time and provides medication information so that medical staff can be informed of the medication status in a timely manner. In this way, medication reminders are provided, and medical staff can better manage medication information.
[0037] Other features and advantages of this application will be set forth in the following description and will be apparent in part from the description or may be learned by practicing the application. The objectives and other advantages of this application are realized and obtained through the structures particularly pointed out in the description, claims and drawings.
[0038] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0039] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0040] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the external structure of the electronic pillbox based on 4G communication provided in this application;
[0041] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the upper shell of the electronic pillbox based on 4G communication provided in this application;
[0042] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the micro switch PCBA and the micro switch in the 4G-based electronic pillbox provided in this application;
[0043] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the lower shell of the electronic pillbox based on 4G communication provided in this application;
[0044] Figure 5 This application provides a schematic diagram of the location of the through hole in an electronic pillbox based on 4G communication;
[0045] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the medicine compartment cover of the electronic medicine box based on 4G communication provided in this application;
[0046] Figure 7 This application provides a schematic diagram of signal transmission in an electronic pillbox based on 4G communication.
[0047] Figure label:
[0048] 1-Medicine box body, 11-Upper shell, 12-Lower shell, 13-Through hole;
[0049] 2-Medicine compartment, 21-Medicine compartment cover, 211-Connecting end, 212-Free end, 213-Rotating shaft, 214-Snap fastener, 215-Slot, 22-Micro-motion triggering structure;
[0050] 3-Main control PCBA, 31-Control module, 32-Medicine compartment indicator module, 33-4G communication module, 34-Buzzer;
[0051] 4-Interface PCBA, 41-Charging port, 42-Network status indicator, 43-Battery indicator, 44-Function buttons;
[0052] 5-Light guide column;
[0053] 6-Power supply module;
[0054] 7- Fingerprint recognition module;
[0055] 8-RGB LED ring module;
[0056] 9-Micro switch PCBA, 91-Micro switch. Detailed Implementation
[0057] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0058] To facilitate understanding of this embodiment, the application scenarios and design concepts of this application embodiment will be briefly introduced below.
[0059] Existing electronic pillboxes have limited functionality and cannot provide patients with medication management and medication reminder services.
[0060] Example 1
[0061] This application provides an electronic pillbox based on 4G communication, combined with... Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 As shown, the electronic pillbox includes: pillbox body 1, pill compartment 2, main control PCBA 3, control module 31, pill compartment indicator module 32 and 4G communication module 33.
[0062] The medicine box body 1 includes an upper shell 11 and a lower shell 12 that are snapped together.
[0063] The medicine compartment 2 is located on the medicine box body 1; there are multiple medicine compartments 2, and each medicine compartment 2 corresponds to a medicine compartment indicator module 32;
[0064] The main control PCBA3 is located inside the lower shell 12. The main control PCBA3 integrates a control module 31, a medicine compartment indicator module 32, and a 4G communication module 33. The control module 31 communicates with electronic devices through the 4G communication module 33.
[0065] The control module 31 is configured to: upon receiving a medication reminder instruction from the electronic device, send an operation instruction to the medication instruction module 32 corresponding to the target medication compartment 2 until the target medication compartment is opened and then closed; and upon the target medication compartment being opened and then closed, send medication feedback information to the electronic device via the 4G communication module 33.
[0066] The electronic pillbox provided in this embodiment integrates a control module 31, a pillbox indicator module 32, and a 4G communication module 33. When a medication reminder command is received based on the communication function of the 4G communication module 33, the control module 31 activates the corresponding pillbox indicator module 32 to provide medication reminders. If the pillbox 2 is detected to be open and then closed, medication information is fed back through the 4G communication module 33, thereby realizing medication reminders based on 4G communication. This can reduce the workload of medical staff and improve the convenience and effectiveness of medication information supervision.
[0067] In one feasible implementation, the medicine compartment indicator module 32 can be a voice prompt module, providing prompts by playing corresponding voice messages. Alternatively, it can be a light prompt module, with the indicator lit to indicate a prompting state and off to indicate a state where no prompt is being given. This allows users to determine whether a prompt has been given by observing whether the indicator module 32 is lit. Furthermore, different colors can be used to distinguish between the prompting and non-prompting states. In this embodiment, the medicine compartment indicator module 32 is a dual-color LED light with different states, typically red for the prompting state and green for the non-prompting state. In actual use, if the medicine compartment indicator module 32 corresponding to a certain medicine compartment 2 is red, the user is prompted to open the medicine compartment 2, take the medicine inside, and then close the medicine compartment 2. This is merely an example and not intended to be limiting.
[0068] In this embodiment, the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 are assembled and fastened by a snap-fit structure, and are further fixed by the threaded engagement between the screw and the screw hole. This is a relatively common connection structure, which will not be described in detail here.
[0069] Understandably, there are multiple medicine compartments 2, and correspondingly multiple medicine compartment indicator modules 32. The distribution of each medicine compartment 2 can be set according to design requirements, the shape of the medicine box body 1, etc. For example, when the medicine box body 1 is a cuboid structure, the multiple medicine compartments 2 can be distributed in an array; when the medicine box body 1 is a cylindrical structure, the multiple medicine compartments 2 can be distributed circumferentially. All of the above methods are acceptable and are not limited here. In this embodiment, the distribution of the medicine compartments is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the 12 medicine bins are divided into two rows.
[0070] In conjunction with the first aspect, the control module 31 is also configured to: upon receiving a medication configuration instruction sent by an electronic device, sequentially send operation instructions to the medication instruction indicator modules 32 corresponding to multiple target medication compartments based on the medication instruction, until all target medication compartments are opened and then shut down.
[0071] Understandably, in this embodiment, when the 4G communication module 33 receives the medication configuration instruction issued by the electronic device, the medication compartment 2 is opened sequentially according to the medication instruction to add medicine to the medication compartment 2. In this way, the medication compartment indicator module 32 prompts medical staff or users to open the corresponding medication compartment 2 to perform the initial configuration or supplementary addition of the specified medicine.
[0072] In conjunction with the first aspect, the electronic pillbox also includes: a fingerprint recognition module 7, which is located on the upper shell 11, and the fingerprint recognition module 7 is electrically connected to the control module 31.
[0073] The control module 31 is also configured to receive fingerprint recognition information sent by the fingerprint recognition module 7, compare it with preset user fingerprint information, and generate target control commands based on the comparison results.
[0074] Understandably, a fingerprint recognition module 7 is set on the upper shell 11. When the medicine compartment 2 needs to be opened, the user's fingerprint information needs to be verified first. After the fingerprint recognition module 7 obtains the user's fingerprint information, it is transmitted to the control module 31. The control module 31 verifies the fingerprint information and generates control commands based on the comparison results.
[0075] In conjunction with the first aspect, the electronic pillbox also includes: an RGB light ring module 8, located on the upper shell 11.
[0076] Furthermore, the circumferential fingerprint recognition module 7 and the RGB light ring module 8 are electrically connected to the main control PCBA3.
[0077] The control module 31 is also configured to: receive fingerprint input instructions sent by the electronic device, generate and send first mode operation instructions to the RGB light ring module 8, so that the RGB light ring module displays the first target color;
[0078] The control module is also configured to: receive fingerprint information sent by the fingerprint recognition module 7, generate and send a second mode operation command to the RGB light ring module 8 after successful fingerprint information entry, so that the RGB light ring module 8 displays a second target color; or, generate and send a third mode operation command to the RGB light ring module 8 after fingerprint information entry fails, so that the RGB light ring module 8 displays a third target color.
[0079] Understandably, the RGB light ring module 8 can operate in three modes, each with a different display color, such as yellow, green, and red. These multiple operating modes correspond to various situations. For example, yellow indicates that fingerprint enrollment is in progress, green indicates that fingerprint enrollment was successful, and red indicates that fingerprint enrollment failed.
[0080] It is understandable that the operating modes of the RGB light ring module 8 can be expanded, or one or more of the above three modes can be defined to be associated with the fingerprint comparison condition. In this embodiment, the RGB light ring module 8 is expanded and associated with different modes to configure a fourth mode. The second mode is associated with the fingerprint comparison success condition, and the third mode is associated with the fingerprint comparison failure condition. White is displayed to indicate the fingerprint acquisition condition. At this time, the user places his finger on the fingerprint recognition module 7 for fingerprint recognition. In addition, green is displayed in the second mode to indicate a successful fingerprint comparison, and red is displayed in the third mode to indicate a failed fingerprint comparison.
[0081] In conjunction with the first aspect, the electronic pillbox also includes: micro switch PCBA9, micro switch 91, and through hole 13.
[0082] The micro switch PCBA9 is fixed to a designated position inside the upper housing 11 by screws; the micro switch PCBA9 is electrically connected to the main control PCBA3.
[0083] The micro switch 91 is integrated into the micro switch PCBA 9; the micro switch 91 is electrically connected to the control module 9.
[0084] The through hole 13 is opened in the medicine compartment 2 of the upper shell 11, and the micro-motion triggering structure located inside the medicine compartment cover 21 corresponds to the detection port of the micro switch 91.
[0085] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, in the 4G communication-based electronic medicine box provided in this application, when the medicine compartment cover 21, which is rotatably connected to the medicine compartment 2, is in a closed state, the micro-motion triggering structure located on the inside of the medicine compartment cover 21 presses against the micro-motion switch 91 through the through hole 13, and the micro-motion switch 91 will generate a first signal.
[0086] When the medicine compartment cover 21, which is rotatably connected to the medicine compartment 2, is in the open state, the micro-motion triggering structure 22 located inside the medicine compartment cover 21 moves away from the micro-motion switch 91, and the micro-motion switch 91 will generate a second signal.
[0087] The control module 31 is also configured to receive a target signal sent by the micro switch 91 and determine the current state of the medicine compartment cover 21 based on the target signal.
[0088] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between micro switch PCBA9 and micro switch 91 in an electronic medicine box based on 4G communication provided in this application embodiment. The micro switch PCBA9 is located in the upper shell 11 between two rows of medicine compartments 2, and multiple micro switches 91 corresponding to the number of medicine compartments 2 are provided on the micro switch PCBA9.
[0089] Please refer to Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 The schematic diagram of the location of the through hole 13 in the electronic medicine box based on 4G communication provided in the embodiment of this application shows that the through hole 13 is opened in the inner wall of the medicine compartment 2, and the detection port of the micro switch 91 corresponds to the through hole 13.
[0090] Please refer to Figure 6 As shown, Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the medicine compartment cover 21 in the electronic medicine box based on 4G communication provided in this application embodiment. As can be seen, a micro-motion trigger structure 22 is provided on the inner side of the medicine compartment cover 21. When the medicine compartment cover 21 is fully engaged with the medicine compartment 2, the micro-motion trigger structure 22 passes through the through hole 13 and abuts against the micro switch 91. When the medicine compartment cover 21 is open, the micro-motion trigger structure 22 moves with the medicine compartment cover 21 to separate from the micro switch 91. Thus, when the micro switch 91 detects a change from an initial contact state to a separation state, it can determine that the current action is to open the medicine compartment cover 21, and a first signal is generated. Similarly, when the micro switch 91 detects a change from a separation state to a renewed contact state, it can determine that the current action is to close the opened medicine compartment cover 21, and a second signal is generated.
[0091] Thus, after the micro switch 91 generates and sends the target signal to the control module 31, the control module 31 can compare and judge the target signal with the first signal and the second signal to determine the current state of the medicine compartment cover 21.
[0092] In conjunction with the first aspect, one side of the medicine compartment cover 21 is a connecting end and the other side is an open end; the connecting end 211 is rotatably connected to the medicine compartment 2, and the free end 212 is detachably snap-fit connected to the upper shell 11.
[0093] Please refer to Figure 6 As shown, Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the medicine compartment cover 21 in an electronic medicine box based on 4G communication provided in this application embodiment. It can be seen that a rotating shaft 213 is provided on the connecting end 211 of the medicine compartment cover 21. It is understood that a corresponding rotating hole (not shown in the figure) should be opened on the medicine compartment 2 so that the rotating shaft 213 can extend into the rotating hole and rotate relative to the rotating hole. The other end of the medicine compartment cover 21 is a free end 212, which the user can lift or lower to adjust the storage space inside the medicine compartment 2 to an open or closed state. Combined with... Figure 6 As shown, a protruding buckle 214 is provided on the inner side of the free end 212. The buckle 214 cooperates with the slot 215 of the upper shell 11 to fix the medicine compartment cover 21 in a closed state. A certain amount of force is required to open the medicine compartment cover 21 to ensure that the medicine in the medicine compartment 2 will not spill.
[0094] In conjunction with the first aspect, the electronic pillbox also includes: interface PCBA4.
[0095] Interface PCBA4 is located on the inner wall of the upper shell 11; interface PCBA4 is electrically connected to the main control PCBA3;
[0096] The interface PCBA4 includes a charging interface 41 with its outer end face on the same plane as the outer wall of the electronic medicine box, a network status indicator 42, a power indicator 43, and a function button 44.
[0097] The control module 31 is also configured to generate and send an indication command to the network status indicator 42 based on the communication status between the 4G communication module 33 and the electronic device, so as to control the network status indicator 42 to operate in the first target mode;
[0098] The control module 31 is also configured to generate and send an instruction to the power indicator 43 based on the current power level of the electronic pillbox, so as to control the power indicator 43 to operate in a second target mode.
[0099] In this embodiment, the interface PCBA4 and the main control PCBA3 are fixed to a designated position inside the lower shell 12 by screws, and the interface PCBA4, the micro switch PCBA9, and the fingerprint recognition module 7 are electrically connected to the main control PCBA3 by a flexible flat cable.
[0100] Specifically, on interface PCBA4, two single-color LEDs and one dual-color LED are soldered together to form a 4-level power indicator 43, one dual-color LED is soldered as a network status indicator 42, one button is soldered as a function button 44, and one TYPC-C interface is soldered as a charging interface 41.
[0101] In conjunction with the first aspect, the electronic pillbox also includes a power supply module 6, located inside the lower shell 12. The power supply module 6 is electrically connected to the main control PCBA3. The power supply module 6 contains a lithium battery and supplies power to modules such as the control module 31, the pillbox indicator module 32, and the 4G communication module 33 via the main control PCBA3. It is understandable that the main control PCBA3 is also electrically connected to the interface PCBA4, the micro switch PCBA9, and the fingerprint recognition module 7; therefore, the power supply module 6 can also supply power to the aforementioned modules.
[0102] In conjunction with the first aspect, the electronic pillbox also includes: a light guide post 5; when the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 are fastened together, the LEDs of the pillbox indicator module 32, the power indicator 43 and the network status indicator 42 abut against the light guide post 5 so as to transmit light to the outside of the pillbox body 1 through the light guide post 5.
[0103] Please refer to the diagram. The upper shell 11 has a tight-fitting structure for assembling multiple light guide pillars 5. The longer light guide pillars 5 correspond one-to-one with the medicine compartment indicator modules 32. When the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 are fastened together, the longer light guide pillars 5 press against the medicine compartment indicator modules 32 on the main control PCBA3. When the medicine compartment indicator module 32 is activated, the dual-color LED light is lit, and the light from the LED can be transmitted to the outside of the medicine box body 1 through the light guide pillars 5, making it easy for the human eye to observe.
[0104] Similarly, several shorter light guide pillars 5 are respectively pressed onto the LED lights of the power indicator 43 on the interface PCBA4. When the LED lights of the power indicator 43 are lit, the light generated by the LED lights can be transmitted to the outside of the medicine box body 1 through the light guide pillars 5, making it easy for the human eye to observe.
[0105] In this application, the electronic device can be a mobile terminal used by medical personnel or users, or a remote terminal that communicates with the electronic medicine box. The aforementioned terminal can be a mobile phone, tablet computer, computer, remote server, etc.
[0106] As one feasible approach: the user configures the medication plan using a mobile phone or webpage, and sends the configuration to the electronic pillbox provided in this application via a server, thus sending a start medication preparation command to the electronic pillbox. Upon receiving the start medication preparation command, the electronic pillbox sequentially illuminates the medication compartment indicator module 32 according to the medication plan, prompting the user to add medication to the corresponding medication compartment 2 until the medication compartment cover 21 is opened and then closed again. At this point, it is considered that medication has been placed in that medication compartment 2. Then, the next medication compartment indicator module 32 is illuminated, until all medication compartments have been filled.
[0107] The order in which medicines are placed can be preset, for example, based on the arrangement of the medicine storage compartments 2. If there are 6 medicine storage compartments 2, the medicines will be placed in each of these compartments sequentially. During this process, if a medicine storage compartment 2 is not filled with medicine, it will be skipped until all medicine storage compartments 2 are filled. Referring to the example above, if the second medicine storage compartment 2 is not filled with medicine, the medicine will be placed in the third medicine storage compartment 2 directly after the first medicine storage compartment 2 is filled.
[0108] Secondly, this application provides an intelligent medication reminder system, including an electronic device and the aforementioned electronic pillbox; the electronic device and the electronic pillbox are connected via a 4G communication module 33.
[0109] In this embodiment, a buzzer 34 is also integrated on the main control PCBA3, combined with Figure 7 As shown, the medication compartment indicator module 32 and the buzzer 34 are connected to the control module 31. When the prescribed time for medication is reached according to the medication plan, a medication reminder begins. At this time, the control module 31 sends control commands to the medication compartment indicator module 32 and the buzzer 34 to provide audible and visual prompts until the reminder time is up, or the medication compartment cover 21 is opened and closed once (specifically, the microswitch 91 receives the target signal sent to the control module 31 to determine whether the medication compartment cover 21 has been opened and closed once; if so, it is considered that the medication has been taken), and the reminder ends. Afterwards, the medication information is sent to an electronic device via the 4G communication module 33 for monitoring personnel to view. Before taking the medication, the fingerprint information sent by the fingerprint recognition module 7 is received and compared. If the comparison is successful, the medication compartment cover 21 is opened, serving as the personal authentication of the person taking the medication, thereby improving medication safety.
[0110] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working process of the system and apparatus described above can be referred to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.
[0111] Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0112] If the aforementioned functions are implemented as software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or a portion of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.
[0113] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0114] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are merely specific implementations of this application, used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. The protection scope of this application is not limited thereto. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can still modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features, within the technical scope disclosed in this application. Such modifications, changes, or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be covered within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this application should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1. An electronic medicine box based on 4G communication, characterized by, The electronic pillbox includes: The medicine box body includes an upper shell and a lower shell that are snapped together; A medicine compartment is located on the main body of the medicine box; there are multiple medicine compartments, and each medicine compartment corresponds to a medicine compartment indicator module; The main control PCBA is located inside the lower shell. The main control PCBA integrates a control module, a medicine compartment indicator module, and a 4G communication module. The control module communicates with electronic devices through the 4G communication module. The control module is configured to: upon receiving a medication reminder instruction from the electronic device, send an operation instruction to the medication instruction module corresponding to the target medication compartment until the target medication compartment is opened and then closed; and upon the target medication compartment being opened and then closed, send medication feedback information to the electronic device via the 4G communication module.
2. The electronic cartridge of claim 1, wherein, The control module is further configured to: upon receiving a medication configuration instruction sent by the electronic device, sequentially send operation instructions to the medication instruction corresponding to multiple target medication compartments, until all target medication compartments are opened and then close.
3. The electronic cartridge of claim 1, wherein, The electronic pillbox further includes: a fingerprint recognition module disposed on the upper shell, the fingerprint recognition module being electrically connected to the control module; The control module is also configured to: receive fingerprint recognition information sent by the fingerprint recognition module, compare it with preset user fingerprint information, and generate target control commands based on the comparison results.
4. The electronic cartridge of claim 3, wherein, The electronic pillbox also includes: An RGB light ring module is disposed on the upper shell and surrounds the fingerprint recognition module circumferentially; the RGB light ring module is electrically connected to the main control PCBA; The control module is also configured to: receive a fingerprint input instruction sent by an electronic device, generate and send a first mode operation instruction to the RGB light ring module, so that the RGB light ring module displays a first target color; The system receives fingerprint recognition information sent by the fingerprint recognition module. After successful fingerprint recognition, it generates and sends a second mode operation command to the RGB light ring module to make the RGB light ring module display a second target color; or, after fingerprint recognition fails, it generates and sends a third mode operation command to the RGB light ring module to make the RGB light ring module display a third target color.
5. The electronic pillbox of claim 1, wherein, The electronic pillbox also includes: The micro switch PCBA is fixed to a designated position inside the upper housing by screws; the micro switch PCBA is electrically connected to the control module; A micro switch is integrated into the micro switch PCBA; the micro switch is electrically connected to the control module; A through hole is provided in the medicine compartment of the upper shell, and a micro-motion triggering structure is provided on the inside of the medicine compartment cover and corresponds to the detection port of the micro-motion switch; When the medicine compartment cover, which is rotatably connected to the medicine compartment, is in a closed state, the micro-motion triggering structure located inside the medicine compartment cover passes through the through hole and presses against the micro-motion switch, and the micro-motion switch will generate a first signal. When the medicine compartment cover, which is rotatably connected to the medicine compartment, is in the open state, the micro-motion triggering structure located inside the medicine compartment cover moves away from the micro-switch, and the micro-switch will generate a second signal. The control module is also configured to receive a target signal sent by the micro switch and determine the current state of the medicine compartment cover based on the target signal.
6. The electronic cartridge of claim 5, wherein, One side of the medicine compartment cover is a connecting end, the other side is an open end, and the other side is a free end; the connecting end is rotatably connected to the medicine compartment, and the free end is engaged with the upper shell by a snap fastener.
7. The electronic pillbox of claim 1, wherein, The electronic pillbox also includes: An interface PCBA is located on the inner wall of the upper shell; the interface PCBA is electrically connected to the main control PCBA; The interface PCBA includes a charging interface with its outer end face on the same plane as the outer wall of the electronic medicine box, a network status indicator, a power indicator, and function buttons. The control module is further configured to: generate and send an indication command to the network status indicator based on the communication status between the 4G communication and the electronic device, so as to control the network status indicator to operate in a first target mode; Based on the current power level of the electronic pillbox, an instruction is generated and sent to the power indicator light to control the power indicator light to operate in a second target mode.
8. The electronic pillbox of claim 1, wherein, Also includes: The power supply module is located inside the lower housing and is electrically connected to the main control PCBA.
9. The electronic cartridge of claim 7, wherein, The electronic pillbox further includes a light guide column; when the upper shell and the lower shell are fastened together, the pillbox indicator module, the power indicator LED and the network status indicator LED abut against the light guide column to transmit light to the outside of the pillbox body through the light guide column.
10. An intelligent medication reminder system, characterized in that, It includes an electronic device and an electronic pillbox as described in any one of claims 1-9; the electronic device and the electronic pillbox are connected via a 4G communication module.