A medicine reminding device for hypertension patients
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YANAN UNIV AFFILIATED HOSPITAL
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of reminder devices, specifically a medication reminder device for patients with hypertension. Background Technology
[0002] Hypertension is a common chronic disease, requiring long-term, regular medication to control blood pressure. However, clinical data shows that approximately 35% of patients have poor medication adherence, mainly manifested as missed doses, incorrect doses, or discontinuation of medication, which increases the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Furthermore, some antihypertensive drugs (such as nitroglycerin and some biologics) are sensitive to storage temperature and require refrigeration, while conventional pillboxes lack temperature control functions. In addition, elderly patients often experience memory decline, making it difficult for them to independently manage complex medication plans (such as taking multiple medications at different times), and existing reminder devices suffer from limitations such as limited functionality and insufficient intelligence.
[0003] Traditional medicine boxes are mostly designed for room temperature storage, which cannot meet the refrigeration requirements of special medicines, leading to the degradation of active ingredients and reduced efficacy. Insufficient moisture protection: Humidity in the air (especially during the rainy season in southern China) can easily cause tablets to become damp and disintegrate, and capsules to soften. While existing medicine boxes may have simple desiccant, they lack dynamic moisture absorption and humidity monitoring functions.
[0004] Existing reminder devices require patients to manually input information such as medication name, dosage, and administration time, which is complex and prone to errors (such as confusion of dosage units), leading to medication risks. Most devices rely on patients manually recording the remaining medication, which cannot monitor in real time, often resulting in "unnoticed medication shortages," especially for patients using multiple medications. Traditional timed reminders do not take into account patients' actual medication habits; for example, patients may adjust their work schedules (such as working night shifts), causing the reminder time to misalign with the actual medication time, resulting in interruptions or missed doses. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a medication reminder device for patients with hypertension, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a medication reminder device for hypertension patients, comprising a base and a box body. The base has a refrigerated compartment inside, and the inner wall of the refrigerated compartment is evenly covered with a heat insulation layer. A temperature-conducting plate connected to the refrigerated compartment is disposed inside the groove in the center of the bottom of the base. A semiconductor cooling chip is installed on the outer side of the temperature-conducting plate. The box body is disposed on the top of the base. A top plate is mounted on the top of the box body via a bracket. A barcode scanning module is installed at the bottom of the top plate. A controller is also disposed on the top of the box body. A wireless communication module and an emergency button are respectively disposed at both ends of the controller. An reminder light and a speaker connected to the controller are respectively disposed at both ends of the top of the box body.
[0007] The box body has medicine storage compartments evenly arranged on both sides by partitions, and a hollow column is arranged in the center of the box body. A moisture-absorbing filter element is arranged inside the hollow column. Both the medicine storage compartment and the refrigeration compartment are equipped with a dispensing drawer 1 and a dispensing drawer 2. Both dispensing drawer 1 and dispensing drawer 2 are equipped with trays inside, and weighing sensors are evenly arranged at the bottom of the trays.
[0008] Preferably, the cold end of the thermoelectric cooler is attached to the temperature-conducting plate, and a protective net is installed at the bottom of the base on the outer side of the hot end of the thermoelectric cooler.
[0009] Preferably, the hollow column has holes evenly distributed on its sidewalls that communicate with the medicine storage chamber, and an electromagnetic lock is installed at the top of each medicine storage chamber, with a spring installed on the inner wall of the medicine storage chamber above the electromagnetic lock.
[0010] Preferably, one end of the first compartment drawer is also provided with a metal suction plate that matches the electromagnetic lock.
[0011] Preferably, a contact sensor is installed on the side wall of the box above the opening of each medicine storage compartment, and a panel is provided at the top of each dispensing drawer, the area of which is larger than the opening area of the medicine storage compartment.
[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the medicine storage compartment is provided with two parallel sliding grooves, and the bottom of the dispensing drawer is provided with a guide rail that matches the sliding grooves.
[0013] Preferably, a tray is provided on the top of the box below the scanning module.
[0014] This invention provides a medication reminder device for hypertension patients, which has significant advantages over existing technologies, specifically in the following aspects:
[0015] 1. Using the barcode scanning module on the top of the device, patients only need to scan the barcode on the medicine box to automatically enter medication information. This simplifies the medication information entry process, avoids errors that may occur with manual input, and improves the accuracy and efficiency of medication management. High-precision weighing sensors at the bottom of each medication compartment can monitor the dosage of a single medication in real time and calculate the remaining amount and number of days using a built-in algorithm. When the medication supply is insufficient for the required number of days, the device will automatically send a medication purchase reminder, ensuring that patients do not interrupt treatment due to forgetting to purchase medication, thus effectively guaranteeing the continuity of medication and treatment effectiveness.
[0016] 2. The device's internal contact sensors record the historical opening patterns of each dispensing drawer in real time. Based on this data, the device can automatically optimize reminder times, selecting the times when the patient is most likely to need medication, avoiding unnecessary disturbances and improving user experience and medication adherence. The device is equipped with a reminder light and speaker, providing both visual and auditory reminders to ensure effectiveness, making it particularly suitable for elderly patients with memory loss.
[0017] 3. The internal refrigeration compartment and insulation layer of the base provide a stable low-temperature environment for medicines requiring refrigeration, ensuring their effectiveness during storage and extending their shelf life. The hollow column and moisture-absorbing filter design inside the box effectively prevents medicines from getting damp, keeping them dry and further guaranteeing their quality. The electromagnetic lock design at the top of each medicine compartment ensures the safe storage of medicines during non-use periods. Additionally, when the power is off during use, the drawer automatically opens under spring action. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the separate drawer structure of this utility model;
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Protective net; 2. Semiconductor cooling chip; 3. Temperature guiding plate; 4. Groove; 5. Insulation layer; 6. Base; 7. Hollow column; 8. Top plate; 9. Scanning module; 10. Hole; 11. Box body; 12. Medicine storage compartment; 13. Dispensing drawer one; 14. Divider; 15. Dispensing drawer two; 16. Refrigerated compartment; 17. Indicator light; 18. Wireless communication module; 19. Controller; 20. Emergency button; 21. Tray; 22. Speaker; 23. Slot; 24. Moisture-absorbing filter; 25. Weighing sensor; 26. Guide rail; 27. Panel; 28. Contact sensor; 29. Spring; 30. Electromagnetic lock; 31. Metal suction plate; 32. Slide. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0024] Please see Figure 1-4 An embodiment of this utility model provides a medication reminder device for hypertension patients, including a base 6 and a box 11. The base 6 has a refrigerated compartment 16 inside, and the inner wall of the refrigerated compartment 16 is evenly covered with a heat insulation layer 5. The groove 4 at the center of the bottom of the base 6 is provided with a temperature-conducting plate 3 connected to the refrigerated compartment 16. A semiconductor cooling chip 2 is installed on the outside of the temperature-conducting plate 3. The cold end of the semiconductor cooling chip 2 is in contact with the temperature-conducting plate 3, and a protective net 1 is installed on the bottom of the base 6 outside the hot end of the semiconductor cooling chip 2.
[0025] The base 6 has a refrigerated compartment 16 inside. The refrigerated compartment 16 is mainly used to store medicines that require refrigeration, ensuring that the medicines are preserved at a suitable temperature. The inner wall of the refrigerated compartment 16 is evenly covered with an insulation layer 5, which uses high-efficiency insulation materials such as polyurethane foam to reduce heat exchange between the inside and outside of the refrigerated compartment 16 and maintain a low-temperature environment inside the refrigerated compartment 16.
[0026] The recess 4 at the bottom center of the base 6 contains a temperature-conducting plate 3 that connects to the refrigeration compartment 16. Figure 3 As shown. The material of the temperature-conducting plate 3 is a metal with high thermal conductivity, such as copper or aluminum, to ensure that heat can be conducted quickly. One end of the temperature-conducting plate 3 is tightly connected to the inner wall of the cold storage compartment 16, and the other end extends to the center of the groove 4.
[0027] A thermoelectric cooler 2 is mounted on the outside of the temperature-conducting plate 3. The cold end of the thermoelectric cooler 2 is in contact with the temperature-conducting plate 3, and thermally conductive adhesive or other thermally conductive materials are used to ensure close contact between the two so that the cooling capacity can be effectively transferred to the cold storage compartment 16. A protective net 1 is installed at the bottom of the base 6 on the outside of the hot end of the thermoelectric cooler 2. The function of the protective net 1 is to prevent external debris from entering the hot end area of the thermoelectric cooler 2, while ensuring heat dissipation.
[0028] The box 11 is mounted above the base 6. The box 11 has multiple compartments inside for storing different types of medications. A reminder device, including a display screen and an alarm, is installed on the top of the box 11. The display screen shows the medication time and dosage, and the alarm emits an audible or visual signal when the set medication time arrives to remind the patient to take the medication on time.
[0029] The top of the base 6 is provided with a box 11, the top of the box 11 is mounted with a top plate 8 by a bracket, and the bottom of the top plate 8 is provided with a barcode scanning module 9. The top of the box 11 below the barcode scanning module 9 is provided with a slot 23.
[0030] The top of the box 11 is also equipped with a controller 19. The two ends of the controller 19 are respectively equipped with a wireless communication module 18 and an emergency button 20. The two ends of the top of the box 11 are respectively equipped with an alert light 17 and a speaker 22 connected to the controller 19.
[0031] The base 6 of this invention has a rectangular structure and is made of high-strength plastic or metal to ensure overall stability and durability. A box 11 is provided on the top plane of the base 6. The box 11 is made of the same or similar material as the base 6 and has good sealing and load-bearing capacity.
[0032] A top plate 8 is mounted on the top of the box 11 via a bracket made of stainless steel, which offers high strength and corrosion resistance. The top plate 8 is made of transparent or semi-transparent plexiglass to facilitate observation of the internal structure and operating status. A barcode scanning module 9 is mounted on the bottom of the top plate 8. The barcode scanning module 9 includes a laser scanning head and a decoding chip for quickly and accurately identifying barcodes or QR codes.
[0033] A tray 23 is provided on the top of the box 11 below the scanning module 9. The tray 23 is made of wear-resistant plastic and its shape matches the bottom of the item to be scanned to ensure that the item can be placed stably. The design of the tray 23 prevents the item from sliding during scanning, thereby improving scanning efficiency.
[0034] The top of the housing 11 is also equipped with a controller 19, which is the core component of this utility model. The controller 19 is controlled by a microprocessor and has data processing and command issuance functions. The controller 19 is equipped with a wireless communication module 18 and an emergency button 20 at its two ends, respectively.
[0035] The wireless communication module 18 uses Bluetooth or Wi-Fi technology for data transmission and communication with external devices. The emergency button 20 is a prominent red button for quick pressing in emergencies to trigger an alarm or stop operation.
[0036] In addition, at both ends of the top of the housing 11 are an alert light 17 and a speaker 22, respectively connected to the controller 19. The alert light 17 uses LED beads, and its color can change according to different states, such as green for normal operation and red for abnormal or emergency conditions. The speaker 22 is used to emit a prompt or alarm sound, and the volume is adjustable to ensure effective reminders to the user in different environments.
[0037] The two sides of the box body 11 are evenly provided with medicine storage compartments 12 through the partition plate 14, and a hollow column 7 is provided in the center of the box body 11. The hollow column 7 is provided with a moisture-absorbing filter element 24. The side wall of the hollow column 7 is evenly provided with holes 10 that communicate with the medicine storage compartments 12. The top of each medicine storage compartment 12 is equipped with an electromagnetic lock 30, and a spring 29 is installed on the inner wall of the medicine storage compartment 12 above the electromagnetic lock 30.
[0038] Medicine storage compartments 12: Medicine storage compartments 12 are evenly arranged on both sides of the box body 11 and are divided by partition plates 14. The internal space of each medicine storage compartment 12 is independent and used to store different types of medicines.
[0039] Divider 14: Divider 14 is a plate-shaped structure perpendicular to the bottom of box 11, and is evenly fixed inside box 11 to divide box 11 into multiple medicine storage compartments 12.
[0040] Hollow column 7: Hollow column 7 is located in the center of the box 11. It is a cylindrical structure and its internal space is used to accommodate the moisture-absorbing filter element 24.
[0041] Moisture-absorbing filter element 24: The moisture-absorbing filter element 24 is located inside the hollow column 7 and is made of high-efficiency moisture-absorbing material. It is used to absorb moisture in the medicine storage compartment 12 and keep the medicine dry.
[0042] Holes 10: Holes 10 are evenly arranged on the side wall of the hollow column 7 and are connected to the medicine storage chamber 12, so that the air in the medicine storage chamber 12 can enter the hollow column 7 through the holes 10 and come into contact with the moisture-absorbing filter element 24, thereby realizing the moisture-absorbing function.
[0043] Electromagnetic lock 30: Each medicine storage compartment 12 is equipped with an electromagnetic lock 30 at its top inside, which is used to control the opening and closing of the medicine storage compartment 12.
[0044] Spring 29: Spring 29 is installed on the inner wall of the medicine storage compartment 12 above the electromagnetic lock 30, and is used to push the dispensing drawer 13 to open automatically when the electromagnetic lock 30 is unlocked.
[0045] Both the medicine storage compartment 12 and the cold storage compartment 16 are equipped with a first dispensing drawer 13 and a second dispensing drawer 15. Both the first dispensing drawer 13 and the second dispensing drawer 15 are equipped with a tray 21. Weighing sensors 25 are evenly distributed on the bottom of the tray 21.
[0046] One end of the compartment drawer 13 is also equipped with a metal suction plate 31 that matches the electromagnetic lock 30.
[0047] The design of dispensing drawers 13 and 15 is identical, both consisting of a drawer body and an internal tray 21. The drawer body is made of high-quality plastic, offering excellent wear resistance and corrosion resistance. The tray 21, located within the drawer body, is used to hold medicines, and its bottom is evenly equipped with multiple weighing sensors 25. These weighing sensors 25 are high-precision strain gauge sensors, capable of accurately measuring the weight of the medicines on the tray and transmitting the data to the control unit.
[0048] One end of the dispensing drawer 13 is equipped with a metal suction plate 31, which matches the electromagnetic lock 30. The electromagnetic lock 30 is installed on the inner wall of the medicine storage compartment 12, and can automatically lock and unlock the dispensing drawer 13 through the control of the control unit. The metal suction plate 31 is made of magnetic material to ensure reliable engagement with the electromagnetic lock 30.
[0049] Each medicine storage compartment 12 has a contact sensor 28 installed on the side wall of the box 11 above the opening, and each dispensing drawer 13 has a panel 27 at the top, the area of which is larger than the opening area of the medicine storage compartment 12.
[0050] The bottom of the medicine storage compartment 12 is provided with two parallel sliding grooves 32, and the bottom of the dispensing drawer 13 is provided with guide rails 26 that match the sliding grooves 32.
[0051] A contact sensor 28 is installed on the side wall of the box 11 above the opening of each medicine storage compartment 12. The contact sensor 28 is a highly sensitive sensor that can detect the opening and closing status of the dispensing drawer 13. When the dispensing drawer 13 is opened, the contact sensor 28 will send a signal to the control system, thereby realizing real-time monitoring of medicine storage and retrieval.
[0052] Each dispensing drawer 13 has a panel 27 at its top. The area of the panel 27 is larger than the opening area of the medicine storage compartment 12, ensuring that the panel 27 touches the contact sensor 28 when the dispensing drawer 13 is closed.
[0053] The bottom of the medicine storage compartment 12 has two parallel sliding grooves 32. The sliding grooves 32 are made of wear-resistant material to ensure that the dispensing drawer 13 slides smoothly and steadily. The bottom of the dispensing drawer 13 is provided with a guide rail 26 that matches the sliding grooves 32. The guide rail 26 fits tightly with the sliding grooves 32, allowing the dispensing drawer 13 to slide freely in the medicine storage compartment 12 without any jamming.
[0054] When this application embodiment is used,
[0055] Connect the device base 6 to the power supply. The controller 19 will start, and the semiconductor cooling chip 2 will automatically begin working, transferring cold energy to the cold storage compartment 16 through the temperature conduction plate 3. The insulation layer 5 maintains the internal low-temperature environment. Press and hold the corresponding button on the wireless communication module 18 to connect to the home network via Bluetooth / Wi-Fi, ensuring that the device is synchronized with the user's mobile phone. Enter patient information (name, age, blood pressure, medical history) on the controller 19 screen or mobile phone, and set an emergency contact number (which will automatically dial when triggered by the emergency button 20).
[0056] The barcode of the medicine box is scanned by the barcode scanning module 9 at the bottom of the top plate 8 (the medicine box is fixed in position by the slot 23). The barcode scanning module 9 automatically enters information such as the name of the medicine, dosage, and shelf life into the controller 19.
[0057] Refrigerated medicine storage: Open the second drawer 15 (for refrigerated compartment) on the side of the base 6, put the medicine to be refrigerated (such as nitroglycerin) into the tray 21, and the weighing sensor 25 at the bottom of the tray will automatically record the initial weight; close the drawer, the semiconductor cooling chip 2 will continue to work, the protective net 1 will dissipate heat, and ensure that the temperature of the refrigerated compartment 16 is stable.
[0058] Room temperature medicine storage: When the electromagnetic lock 30 is de-energized, the spring 29 pushes the dispensing drawer 13 to pop out (the metal suction plate 31 separates from the electromagnetic lock 30). Place the medicine into the tray 21, close the drawer, and the panel 27 touches the sensor 28. The electromagnetic lock 30 is energized and engages the metal suction plate 31, locking the drawer. At this time, the moisture-absorbing filter element 24 inside the hollow column 7 absorbs moisture from the medicine storage compartment 12 through the holes 10, keeping it dry.
[0059] The weighing sensor 25 transmits the weight data of the medicine to the controller 19. The system calculates the remaining days based on the single dose (e.g., if each tablet is 5mg and the total weight is 50mg, it will display "10 days remaining"). The patient sets a medication plan in the mobile APP (e.g., one tablet each at 8 am and 6 pm daily). The contact sensor 28 starts recording the time the drawer is opened and learns the patient's actual medication habits (e.g., if the patient picks up the medicine at 7:30 am for three consecutive days, the system will automatically optimize the reminder time to 7:20 am).
[0060] Medication retrieval operation: Touching the contact sensor 28 of the corresponding medicine storage compartment 12 de-energizes the electromagnetic lock 30, and the spring 29 pushes the dispensing drawer 13 to pop out (the guide rail 26 slides along the slide groove 32); take the medicine from the tray 21, close the drawer, and touch the sensor 28 again on the panel 27. The system records the retrieval time and updates the remaining medicine quantity via the weighing sensor 25. If the medicine is not retrieved on time twice consecutively, the speaker 22 increases the volume, the reminder light 17 turns red, and the wireless communication module 18 sends a warning message to the emergency contact; pressing the emergency button 20 causes the device to sound an alarm through the speaker 22 and dial the preset contact for help.
[0061] When the weighing sensor 25 detects that the remaining amount of medicine is ≤3 days, the controller 19 pushes a medicine purchase notification through the reminder light 17, the speaker 22 and the mobile APP. The barcode scanning module 9 can automatically generate a medicine purchase link (based on the entered barcode information).
[0062] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0063] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.
[0064] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.
[0065] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A medication reminder device for hypertension patients, comprising a base (6) and a housing (11), characterized in that: The base (6) is provided with a cold storage compartment (16) inside. The inner wall of the cold storage compartment (16) is evenly covered with a heat insulation layer (5). The groove (4) at the bottom center of the base (6) is provided with a heat-conducting plate (3) connected to the cold storage compartment (16). A semiconductor cooling chip (2) is installed on the outside of the heat-conducting plate (3). The top of the base (6) is provided with a box body (11). The top of the box body (11) is provided with a top plate (8) installed by a bracket. A barcode scanning module (9) is installed at the bottom of the top plate (8). The top of the box body (11) is also provided with a controller (19). The two ends of the controller (19) are respectively provided with a wireless communication module (18) and an emergency button (20). The two ends of the top of the body (11) are respectively provided with an indicator light (17) connected to the controller (19) and a speaker (22). The two sides of the box (11) are evenly provided with medicine storage compartments (12) through partition plates (14), and a hollow column (7) is provided in the center of the box (11). A moisture-absorbing filter element (24) is provided inside the hollow column (7). The medicine storage compartment (12) and the cold storage compartment (16) are both provided with a dispensing drawer one (13) and a dispensing drawer two (15). The dispensing drawer one (13) and the dispensing drawer two (15) are both provided with a tray (21). A weighing sensor (25) is evenly provided at the bottom of the tray (21).
2. The medication reminder device for hypertension patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cold end of the semiconductor cooling chip (2) is attached to the temperature-conducting plate (3), and a protective net (1) is installed at the bottom of the base (6) on the outside of the hot end of the semiconductor cooling chip (2).
3. The medication reminder device for hypertension patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hollow column (7) has holes (10) uniformly arranged on its side wall that communicate with the medicine storage chamber (12), and an electromagnetic lock (30) is installed at the top of the inside of the medicine storage chamber (12), and a spring (29) is installed on the inner wall of the medicine storage chamber (12) above the electromagnetic lock (30).
4. The medication reminder device for hypertension patients according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the first (13) of the dispensing drawer is also provided with a metal suction piece (31) that matches the electromagnetic lock (30).
5. A medication reminder device for hypertension patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: A contact sensor (28) is installed on the side wall of the box (11) above the opening of each of the medicine storage compartments (12), and a panel (27) is provided at the top of each of the dispensing drawers (13), the area of which is larger than the opening area of the medicine storage compartment (12).
6. A medication reminder device for hypertension patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the medicine storage compartment (12) is provided with two parallel sliding grooves (32), and the bottom of the first dispensing drawer (13) is provided with a guide rail (26) that matches the sliding grooves (32).
7. A medication reminder device for hypertension patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: A tray (23) is provided on the top of the box (11) below the scanning module (9).