Voice prompting system for a medicament inhaler and inhaler thereof

Abstract

The embodiment of the application provides a voice reminding system of a medicine inhaler and an inhaler thereof. The terminal is configured to record personalized voice reminding information of a user by configuring medicine reminding information, and sends the medicine reminding configuration information and the personalized voice reminding information to the inhaler. The control unit of the inhaler dynamically plays the customized voice prompt, solves the problem that the static operation guide in the prior art cannot adapt to patients with different cognitive levels, can provide clear and easy-to-understand voice guidance according to individual needs of the patient, and effectively improves operation accuracy and medicine compliance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of inhalers, and in particular to a voice prompt system for a drug inhaler and the inhaler thereof. Background Technology

[0002] A drug inhaler (such as a dry powder inhaler) is a device used to deliver micronized dry powder of medicine in the form of an aerosol, allowing it to be actively inhaled by the patient and delivered directly to the respiratory tract and lungs for the prevention or treatment of respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

[0003] Unlike ordinary medications, inhalers typically employ a purely mechanical operation guide, such as printing usage instructions on the medication casing and using position markers to indicate remaining dosage. This user interaction method has significant limitations in complex medical scenarios and fails to adequately guide users in using the inhaler. Current technology relies on paper instructions, which cannot provide dynamic guidance for patients with varying cognitive levels. While some inhalers have built-in audio prompts, these only offer simple alerts (e.g., "drip" for complete dosage, "drip-drip" for insufficient dosage), which patients with different cognitive levels may not understand or comprehend, resulting in insufficient guidance for medication use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The following is an overview of the subject matter described in detail in this application. This overview is not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

[0005] This application provides a voice reminder system for a drug inhaler and the inhaler itself, which can provide users with personalized voice medication reminders, thereby improving the success rate and accuracy of medication administration.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a voice reminder system for a drug inhaler, including an inhaler and a terminal that communicates with the inhaler;

[0007] The terminal includes:

[0008] The input module is used to obtain medication reminder configuration information input by the user;

[0009] The recording module is used to record and process the user's voice to obtain personalized voice reminder information corresponding to the medication reminder configuration information;

[0010] The second communication unit is used to send the medication reminder configuration information and the personalized voice reminder information to the inhaler;

[0011] The inhaler includes:

[0012] The first communication unit is used to receive the medication reminder configuration information and the personalized voice reminder information;

[0013] A data storage unit is used to store the personalized voice reminder information;

[0014] The voice prompt unit is used to play the personalized voice reminder information;

[0015] The control unit is connected to the first communication unit and the voice prompt unit respectively, and is used to obtain the medication reminder configuration information through the first communication unit, and to read the personalized voice reminder information stored in the data storage unit, and to play the personalized voice reminder information through the voice prompt unit.

[0016] In one embodiment of this application, the first communication unit and the second communication unit are wirelessly connected, or the first communication unit and the second communication unit are respectively connected to a cloud server.

[0017] In one embodiment of this application, the data storage unit is built into the control unit.

[0018] In one embodiment of this application, the inhaler further includes:

[0019] Inhaler housing;

[0020] An inhalation port is located on the inhaler housing;

[0021] An inhalation channel is disposed within the inhaler housing and communicates with the inhalation port;

[0022] A drug storage unit is disposed within the inhaler housing for storing drugs;

[0023] A drug filling unit, disposed within the inhaler housing, is used to quantitatively deliver the drug from the drug storage unit to the inhalation channel;

[0024] An operating unit, disposed on the inhaler housing, is used to operate the drug filling unit to fill the drug from the drug storage unit;

[0025] A voice control module is disposed inside the inhaler housing. The voice control module includes the control unit, the voice prompt unit, the first communication unit, and the data storage unit.

[0026] In one embodiment of this application, the inhaler further includes a sensing module for sensing a patient's medication administration actions, the sensing module being connected to the control unit.

[0027] In one embodiment of this application, the operating part is a rotary handle that drives the drug filling unit to rotate. The inhaler also includes a sensing module for sensing the patient's medication action. The sensing module includes a first switch sensing module and a second switch sensing module disposed on the rotation path of the rotary handle. The first switch sensing module is used to detect the rotary handle leaving and / or reaching a first position, and the second switch sensing module is used to detect the rotary handle leaving and / or reaching a second position. The first switch sensing module and the second switch sensing module are connected to the control unit.

[0028] In one embodiment of this application, the first switch sensing module is located at the reset starting point of the rotation path of the rotary handle, and the second switch sensing module is located at the rotation ending point of the rotation path of the rotary handle.

[0029] In one embodiment of this application, the control unit is further configured to acquire user operation information of the inhaler through the sensing module, and trigger the voice prompt unit to play the personalized voice reminder information in response to the operation information.

[0030] In one embodiment of this application, the first communication unit is further configured to send the operation information to the terminal or cloud server.

[0031] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an inhaler, comprising:

[0032] Inhaler housing;

[0033] An inhalation port is located on the inhaler housing;

[0034] An inhalation channel is disposed within the inhaler housing and communicates with the inhalation port;

[0035] A drug storage unit is disposed within the inhaler housing for storing drugs;

[0036] A drug filling unit, disposed within the inhaler housing, is used to quantitatively deliver the drug from the drug storage unit to the inhalation channel;

[0037] An operating unit, disposed on the inhaler housing, is used to operate the drug filling unit to fill the drug from the drug storage unit;

[0038] A voice control module is disposed within the inhaler housing. The voice control module includes a control unit, a voice prompt unit, a first communication unit, and a data storage unit. The control unit is used to obtain medication reminder configuration information and personalized voice reminder information from the terminal through the first communication unit. The data storage unit is used to store the personalized voice reminder information. The control unit is also used to play the personalized voice reminder information through the voice prompt unit.

[0039] The embodiments of this application include at least the following beneficial effects: Medication reminder information is configured via a terminal, and personalized voice reminder information for the user is recorded. This configuration information and personalized voice reminder information are then sent to the inhaler. The inhaler's control unit dynamically plays customized voice prompts, solving the problem in existing technologies where static operation guidance cannot adapt to patients with different cognitive levels. It provides clear and easy-to-understand voice guidance based on individual patient needs, effectively improving operational accuracy and medication adherence.

[0040] 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. Attached Figure Description

[0041] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the technical solutions of this application and constitute a part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this application to explain the technical solutions of this application and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of this application.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an inhaler management system provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an inhaler management system provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 3 This is a system principle block diagram of an inhaler management system provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an inhaler provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an inhaler provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a specific scenario of an inhaler management system provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a specific scenario of an inhaler management system provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a specific scenario of an inhaler management system provided in another embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0050] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0051] It should be noted that in various specific embodiments of this application, when processing data related to the characteristics of the target object, such as target object attribute information or attribute information sets, is required, the permission or consent of the target object will be obtained first. Furthermore, the collection, use, and processing of this data will comply with relevant laws, regulations, and standards. The target object can be a user. In addition, when embodiments of this application need to obtain target object attribute information, separate permission or consent from the target object will be obtained through pop-ups or redirection to a confirmation page. Only after obtaining the target object's separate permission or consent will the necessary target object-related data for the normal operation of the embodiments of this application be obtained.

[0052] According to existing research data, the prevalence of asthma among adults aged 18 and above in my country reached 5.5% in 2024, with a total of approximately 62.2 million adult patients and about 8.7 million children and adolescents with asthma. With increasing age and the decline of respiratory function, the prevalence of asthma in people aged 46 and above increases significantly. According to asthma treatment guidelines, asthma patients need to continuously use inhaled medications to minimize the risk of acute asthma attacks, achieve good symptom control, and maintain normal activity levels. However, in reality, patients often forget to take their medication or stop taking it on their own when they are not experiencing an asthma attack, which greatly affects treatment effectiveness. To improve patient medication adherence and ensure treatment effectiveness, there is an urgent need for an effective solution that can objectively record patients' medication use, provide personalized reminders based on medication status, and involve family and friends to encourage patients, especially the elderly and children, to adhere to medication. Therefore, this solution must be simple and convenient to use, especially by the elderly and children.

[0053] Currently, one of the most common methods of medication administration for asthma patients is through inhalation using a dry powder inhaler. A dry powder inhaler is used to deliver micronized drug powder in aerosol form, allowing it to be actively inhaled by the patient and directly reach the respiratory tract and lungs, thus enabling the prevention or treatment of respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

[0054] Dry powder inhalers are more complex to use than other oral or topical medications, and many patients, especially the elderly and children, find it difficult to use them proficiently. This leads to incomplete medication records and untimely medication reminders, which in turn affects the treatment effect.

[0055] Current medication inhalers generally employ a purely mechanical operation guidance mode, such as printing usage instructions on the medication casing and using position markers to indicate the remaining dosage. This user interaction method has significant shortcomings in complex medical scenarios and cannot effectively guide users in using the inhaler. Existing technology relies on paper instructions for inhaler operation, failing to provide dynamic guidance for patients with varying cognitive levels. While some inhalers have built-in audio prompts, these can only provide simple prompts (e.g., "drip" for complete medication dispensing, "drip-drip" for insufficient dosage), which patients with different cognitive levels may not understand or comprehend, resulting in insufficient guidance for medication use.

[0056] On the other hand, dry powder inhalers require consistent medication use and have a relatively high operational barrier. Currently, the responsibility for medication administration rests primarily with the patient, making it difficult for family and friends to effectively participate in medication management, especially when they are not frequently present. Patients often face resistance and defensive behaviors when operating the complex dry powder inhaler alone, such as not taking medication on time or concealing missed doses. Therefore, establishing a supportive system that allows family and friends to effectively participate in medication management has become a critical technical challenge in the field of inhaler technology.

[0057] This application provides a voice reminder system for a drug inhaler and the inhaler itself, which can provide users with personalized voice medication reminders, thereby improving the success rate and accuracy of medication administration.

[0058] See Figure 1 , Figure 1 A voice reminder system 100 according to an embodiment of this application includes an inhaler 200 and a terminal 300, wherein the inhaler 200 can be any type of drug inhaler, such as a dry powder inhaler or an aerosol inhaler.

[0059] The terminal can be any type of user terminal. In one embodiment, the terminal can be a mobile terminal, such as a mobile phone, computer, PDA, portable smart device, tablet, or wearable device (e.g., XR device, VR device, AR device, etc.). The inhaler 200 has communication capabilities, and the terminal 300 can communicate with the inhaler 200.

[0060] In one embodiment, the terminal 300 can be connected to the inhaler 200 via local communication, which can be a wired or wireless connection. The wireless connection can be a point-to-point wireless communication method between the inhaler 200 and the terminal 300, such as Bluetooth, infrared, Wi-Fi hotspot, or NFC. Alternatively, it can employ a wireless communication method that uses relays such as wireless LAN, Wi-Fi, or a router.

[0061] See Figure 2 In another embodiment, terminal 300 can communicate with inhaler via cloud server 400. Terminal 300 can connect to cloud server 400 via wired or wireless means, such as communicating with base stations within coverage area via cellular network (e.g., 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G communication modules), or communicating with cloud server 400 via wired or wireless broadband. In addition to communicating with cloud server 400 via wired or wireless means, inhaler 200 can also communicate with cloud server 400 via cellular network (e.g., 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G communication modules).

[0062] See Figure 3 The diagram shown is a system schematic of a voice prompt system 100 provided in one embodiment of this application. The inhaler 200 includes a control unit 210, a voice prompt unit 220, a first communication unit 230, and a data storage unit 240. The control unit 210 can be a CPU, microprocessor, application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), system-on-a-chip (SoC), programmable logic device (FPGA), etc. The voice prompt unit 220 can be a speaker or audio output module integrated into the inhaler 200. The first communication unit 230 can be configured according to the communication method, such as a Bluetooth module, Wi-Fi module, infrared module, RFID module, NFC module, cellular communication module, etc.

[0063] Terminal 300 includes a terminal controller 310, an input module 320, a recording module 330, and a second communication unit 340. The input module 310 is the human-computer interaction module of terminal 300, and different input modules 310 can be used depending on the type of terminal 300. In one embodiment, terminal 300 is a smartphone, and the input module 310 is the smartphone's touchscreen. In another embodiment, terminal 300 is a computer, and the input module 310 is a keyboard or mouse. In yet another embodiment, terminal 300 is a smartwatch, and the input module 310 is a combination of the smartwatch's pressure-sensitive touchscreen and physical rotating crown. In yet another embodiment, terminal 300 is a voice interaction device (e.g., a smart speaker), and the input module 310 is a microphone and a voice conversion module. The recording module 320 can be a microphone or other sound receiving device. The second communication unit 340 can be configured according to the communication method, such as a Bluetooth module, Wi-Fi module, infrared module, RFID module, NFC module, cellular communication module, etc. When the second communication unit 340 communicates with the first communication unit 230 via a local communication connection, the second communication unit 340 and the first communication unit 230 are of the same type (e.g., both are Bluetooth modules). When the second communication unit 340 and the first communication unit 230 indirectly access each other through the cloud server 400, the second communication unit 340 and the first communication unit 230 may be of different types. For example, the second communication unit 340 sends medication reminder configuration information and its corresponding personalized voice reminder information to the cloud server 400 through a Wi-Fi module, and the first communication unit 230 obtains the medication reminder configuration information and its corresponding personalized voice reminder information sent by the cloud server 400 from the base station through a 4G communication module.

[0064] The control unit 210 obtains medication reminder configuration information from the terminal 300 through the first communication unit 230, and reads personalized voice reminder information stored in the data storage unit 240, and plays the personalized voice reminder information through the voice prompt unit 220.

[0065] The system configures medication reminders and records personalized voice reminders for each user via a terminal, then sends these configurations and reminders to the inhaler. The inhaler's control unit dynamically plays these customized voice prompts, resolving the issue of static operating instructions in existing technologies being unable to adapt to patients with different cognitive levels. It provides clear and easy-to-understand voice guidance based on individual patient needs, effectively improving operational accuracy and medication adherence.

[0066] In this embodiment, the personalized voice reminder information sent by the second communication unit 340 to the inhaler 200 is compressed. This compression can be performed locally by the terminal 300 before being sent to the inhaler 200. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the terminal 300 can compress the information via a cloud server 200 before sending it to the inhaler 200. In yet another embodiment, the terminal 300 can send the personalized voice reminder information to a cloud server 400, which then compresses the information before sending it to the inhaler 200. Because the personalized voice reminder information received by the inhaler 200 is compressed, the amount of data transmitted is reduced, improving data transmission efficiency.

[0067] Users (such as patients, their relatives, or doctors) input medication reminder configuration information through the input module 320 of the terminal 300 and record corresponding personalized voice reminder information through the recording module 330. The terminal 300 has a built-in application for personalized medication reminders for the inhaler 200. The application can be a standalone APP or a mini-program built into other software (such as a mini-program module built into social chat software). After the user opens the application through the terminal 300, they input the medication reminder configuration information and its corresponding personalized voice reminder information through the input module 320. The medication reminder configuration information and its corresponding personalized voice reminder information can be set in steps. That is, first, according to the type of reminder to be given (such as timed medication reminder), the corresponding medication reminder configuration information (such as setting the reminder time and reminder frequency) is set, and then the corresponding personalized voice reminder information is configured. Specifically, the recording module 330 is used to record the user's personalized voice and generate personalized voice reminder information. Personalized voice recordings by the user can be made in any way that suits the patient's cognitive level and makes the patient feel comfortable. For example, kinship terms or caring statements can be added to the reminder messages, or personalized voice recordings can be made using a dialect that the patient can hear. For example, personalized voice recordings could be "Dad, it's been more than 24 hours since you last took your medication, remember to take it on time!" or "Dad, your medication is almost finished, remember to buy it on time!", or even using the Henan dialect "Dad, your medication is almost finished, remember to go get it!". After the terminal controller 310 of the terminal 300 obtains the voice information through the recording module, it will convert it into personalized voice reminder information and store it. In one embodiment, the terminal controller 310 can convert the raw audio information obtained by the recording module 330 into digital audio information (e.g., through ADPCM audio conversion) and then save or cache it (e.g., store it in a bin file format that the control unit 210 of the inhaler 200 can directly execute). In one embodiment, the terminal controller 310 can perform audio conversion processing locally. In another embodiment, audio conversion processing can be performed through a cloud server 400.

[0068] After obtaining the medication reminder configuration information and its corresponding personalized voice reminder information, the terminal 300 sends the medication reminder configuration information and its corresponding personalized voice reminder information to the inhaler 200 through the second communication unit 340. In one embodiment, the second communication unit 340 sends the medication reminder configuration information and its corresponding personalized voice reminder information directly to the first communication unit 230 locally. In another embodiment, the second communication unit 340 sends the medication reminder configuration information and its corresponding personalized voice reminder information to the cloud server 400, and the inhaler 200 then downloads the medication reminder configuration information and its corresponding personalized voice reminder information through the cloud service 400.

[0069] The inhaler 200 obtains medication reminder configuration information and corresponding personalized voice reminder information sent by the terminal 300 through the first communication unit 230. In one embodiment, the first communication unit 230 obtains the medication reminder configuration information and corresponding personalized voice reminder information sent by the terminal 300 through a local connection. In another embodiment, the first communication unit 230 downloads the medication reminder configuration information and corresponding personalized voice reminder information sent by the terminal 300 through the cloud server 400.

[0070] The control unit 210 acquires medication reminder configuration information and sets reminders based on this information. There can be one or more medication reminder configuration entries; if multiple entries exist, reminders are set for each entry. This information is stored in the data storage unit 240 (e.g., personalized voice reminders are stored in the data storage unit 240 as bin files).

[0071] In one embodiment, the medication reminder configuration information includes the time of the medication reminder. For example, if the medication reminder configuration information includes the time information "8:00", the corresponding personalized voice reminder message is "Dad, good morning, don't forget to take your medicine this morning." The reminder is set to play the corresponding personalized voice reminder message at 8:00. In another embodiment, one medication reminder configuration information can correspond to multiple personalized voice reminder messages. For example, the reminder message is "F3; G4; 8:00", indicating that the medication is taken 3 times a day, with an interval of 4 hours, and the first reminder is at 8:00. This reminder message corresponds to 3 personalized voice reminder messages. The control unit 210 sets reminders at 8:00, 12:00, and 16:00, and their corresponding personalized voice reminder messages are: "Dad, good morning, don't forget to take your medicine this morning," "Dad, good afternoon, have you had lunch? Remember to take your medicine after lunch," and "Dad, good afternoon, remember to take your medicine." Alternatively, 3 reminders can share a single personalized voice reminder message, such as "Dad, it's time to take your medicine." In other words, the control unit 210 can set one or more reminders based on a single medication reminder configuration, simplifying the user's setup and improving setup efficiency. In another embodiment, a reminder can also correspond to multiple personalized voice reminders, for example, multiple personalized voice reminders can be set to play randomly or sequentially.

[0072] The control unit 210 determines in real time whether the set reminder conditions are met based on the set reminders. When the reminder conditions are met, the corresponding personalized voice reminder information is played through the voice prompt unit 220. For example, for the reminder to take medication at 8:00, the control unit 210 obtains the current time and compares it with the set time of 8:00 for the reminder. When the current time reaches 8:00, the control unit 210 executes the reminder and plays the personalized voice reminder information corresponding to the 8:00 medication reminder. The current time can be obtained through a network (e.g., the Internet, cloud server 400) or from the clock module built into the inhaler 200. For example, the control unit 210 has a built-in real-time clock (RTC). In addition to time conditions, reminder conditions can also be other conditions, such as remaining medication dosage, user medication behavior, etc., which will be described in detail below.

[0073] In one embodiment, the type of medication reminder configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0074] Medication reminder

[0075] Medication supplementation reminder;

[0076] Inhaler operation reminders.

[0077] Medication reminders are used to remind patients to take their medication. Specifically, when the control unit 210 determines that the first reminder condition for medication is met, it triggers the voice prompt unit 220 to play the corresponding personalized voice reminder information. The first reminder condition can be configured by the user in the medication reminder configuration information or automatically generated by the control unit 210 based on the medication reminder configuration information. The first reminder condition is a time-related condition and may include at least one of the following:

[0078] The current time has reached the reminder time corresponding to the medication reminder.

[0079] The current time has exceeded the preset medication time and is beyond the first time.

[0080] The interval between medication administrations exceeds the second time.

[0081] The reminder time corresponding to the current time is when the medication reminder is reached refers to the comparison between the current time and the reminder time in the medication reminder configuration information by the control unit 210. For example, if the reminder time is 8:00, when the current time reaches 8:00, the voice prompt unit of the control unit 210 will play the personalized voice reminder information, such as playing the medication voice reminder "Dad, good morning, don't forget to take your medicine in the morning".

[0082] The current time has exceeded the preset medication time and the first reminder time, meaning the medication time and reminder time are separate. For example, if the preset medication time in the medication reminder configuration information is 8:00, then the corresponding first reminder condition is to remind you one hour later (equivalent to a reminder time of 9:00). Thus, when the current time reaches 9:00, the control unit 210 triggers the voice prompt unit 220 to play personalized voice reminder information (such as a medication voice reminder).

[0083] In another embodiment, the control unit 210 can acquire the patient's medication behavior. For example, the control unit 210 detects the patient's operation of the inhaler through the sensing module mentioned below. If the control unit 210 determines that the patient has not used the inhaler 200 to take medication within the first time period after the preset medication time (e.g., 8:00 to 9:00), then when the current time reaches 9:00, the control unit 210's voice prompt unit plays the personalized voice reminder information. If the control unit 210 determines that the patient has already taken medication within the first time period after the preset medication time (e.g., the patient's actual medication time is determined to be 8:30 based on the operation of the inhaler), no personalized voice reminder will be played after the first time period has elapsed. In another embodiment, when the patient correctly takes the medication within the preset medication time to the first time period, the control unit 210 can trigger and play an encouraging voice prompt to encourage the patient to take the medication on time, such as "Dad, you took your medication on time, you're great!"

[0084] In another embodiment, in addition to automatically detecting that the patient has taken medication through the operation of the inhaler, the patient can also record their medication information through the terminal 300. The control unit 210 can obtain the medication information through the first communication unit 230 and the second communication unit 340 of the patient's terminal 300, and determine whether the patient has taken the medication in the first time based on the medication information. Alternatively, the control unit 210 can obtain the patient's medication information from the cloud server 400 through the first communication unit 230, and determine whether the patient has taken the medication in the first time based on the medication information.

[0085] A medication interval exceeding the second time refers to a time elapsed since the last dose. For example, if the second time recorded in the medication reminder configuration information is 4 hours, and the last dose was taken at 8:00 (which can be obtained by detecting the patient's operation of the inhaler through the sensor module mentioned above, or by obtaining the medication information recorded and uploaded by the patient), and the current time is 12:01, then the time elapsed since the last dose exceeds the second time (4 hours). In this case, the control unit 210 triggers the voice prompt unit 220 to play personalized voice reminder information (such as a medication voice reminder).

[0086] The medication replenishment reminder is used to remind the patient to replenish their medication. The control unit 210 acquires the patient's operation information on the inhaler and calculates or counts the remaining medication dosage based on this information. Based on the calculation or counting result, it triggers the voice prompt unit 220 to play a personalized voice reminder, such as, "Dad, your medication is almost finished, remember to buy it on time!" In one embodiment, the control unit 210 can calculate or count the remaining medication dosage based on the patient's recorded medication information. In another embodiment, the control unit 210 can calculate or count the remaining medication dosage by detecting the patient's medication usage behavior with the inhaler 200.

[0087] In one embodiment, the inhaler 200 further includes a sensing module 214 for medication detection. The control unit 210 obtains the patient's medication operation information through the sensing module 214, and determines the number of times the patient takes medication and / or counts the remaining amount of medication based on the operation information of the inhaler.

[0088] The reminder conditions for medication supplementation reminders include at least one of the following secondary reminder conditions:

[0089] The remaining medication amount is less than the preset amount;

[0090] The number of times medication was administered was greater than the preset number.

[0091] The condition that the remaining medication is less than the preset dosage means that the control unit 210, based on the number of times the user uses the inhaler 200, senses the number of times the user uses the inhaler 200, calculates the remaining medication based on the number of times the user uses the inhaler 200, and then compares it with the preset dosage to determine whether a voice prompt is needed. For example, if the preset dosage is 1 / 6, and each use consumes 1 / 36 of the dosage, assuming the user has 36 / 36 of the remaining dosage before taking the medication, then when the user uses the inhaler 200, the control unit 210, through the sensing module 214, can sense the user's operation on the inhaler (e.g., taking a dose). The control unit 210 can then calculate the remaining dosage as 35 / 36, which is greater than the preset dosage of 1 / 6, and therefore will not play a medication replenishment voice prompt. For example, if the current remaining dosage is 7 / 36, and the control unit 210, through the sensing module 214, senses the user's operation on the inhaler, it can calculate the remaining dosage as 6 / 36, which is equal to the preset dosage. Therefore, the control unit 210 triggers the voice prompt unit 220 to play a medication replenishment voice prompt. In addition to estimating the remaining medication based on the user's medication behavior, the remaining amount of medication in the medication storage unit 260 of the inhaler 200 can also be detected (e.g., by using a built-in sensor).

[0092] In another embodiment, the remaining medication may not be calculated. Instead, the need for medication replenishment may be determined based on the number of times the medication has been used. For example, after the control unit 210 senses the user's operation on the inhaler through the sensing module 214, it determines that the current cumulative number of medication uses of the inhaler 200 is 30, which is equal to the preset number of 30. Then, the control unit 210 triggers the voice prompt unit 220 to play a voice reminder for medication replenishment.

[0093] In another embodiment, the control unit 210 sends the number of medication uses and / or the remaining medication amount to the terminal 300 or the cloud server 400 via the first communication unit 230. This allows the patient, their family, or the doctor to view the remaining medication amount in the inhaler 200 via the terminal 300, enabling them to determine if medication replenishment is needed and to review the patient's medication records.

[0094] In another embodiment, besides calculating the remaining medication or counting the number of doses based on the operation information of the inhaler obtained by the sensing module 214, the control unit 210 can also confirm that the patient is using the inhaler 200 through the sensing module 214, and play personalized voice prompts to guide the patient in medication use through the voice prompt unit 220 during the patient's use of the inhaler 200. That is, the control unit 210 determines through the sensing module 214 that the inhaler 200 meets the third reminder condition for operation reminders, wherein the third reminder condition includes at least one of the following:

[0095] The patient's operation of the inhaler is detected by the sensing module;

[0096] The sensor module detects the patient's operation of the inhaler and determines that the patient's medication use is correct based on the operation information.

[0097] The sensor module detects the patient's operation information on the inhaler and determines that the patient's medication behavior is incorrect based on the operation information.

[0098] Specifically, the control unit 210 detects the patient's operation of the inhaler through the sensing module 214. When the control unit 210 senses that the patient has started using the inhaler, it can trigger the voice prompt unit 220 to play personalized voice prompts for inhaler operation. For example, it can play an operation prompt voice, such as, "Dad, this is how you use this inhaler. First, turn this handle all the way to the left until you can't turn it anymore, then turn it to the right until you can't turn it anymore, and then it will be reset."

[0099] In another embodiment, the control unit 210 can determine whether the patient has taken the medication correctly based on the medication signal information acquired by the sensing module 214. If the patient's medication behavior is correct, the control unit 210 can trigger the voice prompt unit 220 to play an encouraging operation reminder voice, such as "Dad, great! You're doing it perfectly!" If the patient's medication behavior is incorrect, the control unit 210 can trigger the voice prompt unit 220 to play an operation reminder voice for re-operation, such as "Dad, you're not doing it quite right this time. Please try again according to the following voice instructions."

[0100] In one embodiment, the inhaler 200 includes an inhalation port 250, a drug storage unit 260 for storing drugs, a drug filling unit 270, and an inhalation channel 280 connecting the inhalation port 250 and the drug filling unit 270. The inhaler 200 also includes an operation part 290 for operating the drug filling unit 270 to fill drugs from the drug storage unit 260. A sensing module 214 is disposed on the operation part, wherein the operation part 290 is a rotating handle that drives the rotating operation part to rotate. The sensing module 214 includes a first switch sensing module 2141 and a second switch sensing module 2142 disposed on the rotation path of the rotating handle. The first switch sensing module 2141 is used to sense the rotating handle leaving and / or reaching a first position, and the second switch sensing module 2142 is used to sense the rotating handle leaving and / or reaching a second position.

[0101] In one embodiment, the patient's operation information on the inhaler is detected by a sensing module, and the patient's medication use is determined to be correct based on the operation information on the inhaler, including:

[0102] After the first switch sensing module detects that the rotary handle has left the first position, the second switch sensing module detects that the rotary handle has left the second position, and the first switch sensing module detects that the rotary handle has returned to the first position, it is determined that the patient's medication behavior is correct.

[0103] In another embodiment, the patient's operation information on the inhaler is detected by the sensing module, and the patient's medication behavior is determined to be incorrect based on the operation information, including at least one of the following:

[0104] After the first switch sensing module detects that the rotating handle has left the first position, the second switch sensing module does not detect that the rotating handle has reached the second position within a first preset time.

[0105] After the first switch sensing module senses that the rotary handle has left the first position, and if the rotary handle has not been detected to have reached the second position, the first switch sensing module senses that the rotary handle returns to the first position.

[0106] After the second switch sensing module detects that the rotary handle has left the second position, it does not detect that the rotary handle has returned to the first position within a second preset time.

[0107] In one embodiment, the correct way to use the inhaler 200 is to rotate the handle from the first position to the second position (e.g., counterclockwise) to fill the medication, and then rotate the handle back from the second position to the first position to reset the medication filling unit 270 for the next medication filling. After filling the medication, the patient should exhale as much as possible, then hold the inhalation port 250 in their mouth and take a deep breath to administer the medication. After administering the medication, remove the inhaler 200, hold your breath for about 5 seconds, and then exhale slowly. After finishing the medication, wipe the mouthpiece with a dry tissue, tighten the cap, and finally rinse your mouth three times.

[0108] To better guide the patient through the aforementioned complex steps, the control unit 210, via the first switch sensing module 2141 and the second switch sensing module 2142, senses that the rotating handle has returned to the first position and then sequentially plays multiple personalized voice prompts. These include a first voice prompt, a second voice prompt, a third voice prompt, and a fourth voice prompt.

[0109] The first voice prompt reminds the patient not to immediately put the inhaler in their mouth, but to exhale first, for example, "Dad, I'm going to show you how to use it. Don't put the mouthpiece in your mouth yet. Listen to my instructions and exhale first." Then, after the first time interval, the second voice prompt is played, which guides the user to take deep breaths, for example, "Dad, now put the mouthpiece in your mouth and take a deep breath for 5 seconds until I say stop." Then, after the second time interval, the third voice prompt is played, which reminds the patient to hold their breath, for example, "Stop, Dad, now hold your breath for 5 seconds, start." Then, after the third time interval, the fourth voice prompt is played, which guides the user on what to do after taking the medication, for example, "Stop, Dad, the medication is finished. You did great! Now you can wipe your mouth and rinse your mouth. And don't forget to take the medication again in 4 hours." By playing the first, second, third, and fourth voice reminders in sequence, personalized voice guidance and reminders can be provided to patients from the perspective of family and friends, alleviating their anxiety and providing medication guidance with care from the perspective of family and friends. The guidance effect is good and helps to improve patients' medication adherence.

[0110] In another embodiment, in addition to triggering operation reminder voices at each stage through a first time interval, a second time interval, and a third time interval, the voice control module 211 may also be equipped with a pickup module (the pickup module is connected to the control unit 210). The pickup module detects the patient's drug inhalation behavior (for example, it determines whether the patient is taking medication based on the drug inhalation audio signal detected by the pickup module), and triggers the playback of the first, second, third, and fourth voice reminder messages based on the patient's drug inhalation behavior information.

[0111] The above explains from the perspective of the inhaler 200 how it provides personalized voice reminders based on the medication reminder configuration information and corresponding personalized voice reminder information sent by the terminal 300. The following describes how users can set medication reminder configuration information and corresponding personalized voice reminder information through the terminal 300.

[0112] In one embodiment, a user can input a search command through a terminal 300. The terminal 300 sends the search command to the inhaler 200 through a second communication unit 340. When the inhaler 200 receives the search command through a first communication unit 230, it triggers a voice prompt unit 220 to play a voice message to remind the patient or user of the location of the inhaler 200. The inhaler 200 can receive the search command via a local connection or indirectly through a cloud server 400.

[0113] In another embodiment, the patient or user can input or activate medication reminders using terminal 300. Terminal 300 then sends a real-time medication reminder command to inhaler 200. Upon receiving the command, inhaler 200 plays a personalized voice reminder based on the type of medication reminder configuration information in the command. This bypasses the need for control unit 210 to determine if reminder conditions are met, thus enabling real-time reminders. For example, if a user discovers an error in the medication reminder configuration information on terminal 300—for instance, the correct medication time is 12:00, but it's incorrectly set to 13:00, and the current time is 12:30—if the user corrects the time to 12:00, the reminder won't be activated until the next day. This allows the user to remind the patient in real-time via the medication reminder command, preventing them from missing their medication appointment.

[0114] In addition to sending real-time medication reminders to the inhaler 200, the user can also send real-time voice messages to the inhaler 200. These real-time voice messages are recorded by the user through the recording module 330 of the terminal 300. When the inhaler 200 receives the real-time voice message from the terminal 300, it plays the voice message through the voice prompt unit 220, such as "Dad, I won't be home for dinner tonight."

[0115] The following explanation is based on specific application scenarios of inhalers. (See also...) Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a schematic diagram of the structure of an inhaler 200 provided in one embodiment of this application is shown. The dry powder inhaler includes:

[0116] Inhaler housing 201;

[0117] The inhalation port 250 is located on the inhaler housing 201 and is used to guide the user's inhaled airflow and deliver nebulized medication to the respiratory tract.

[0118] A drug storage unit 260 is disposed inside the inhaler housing 201 for storing drugs;

[0119] The drug filling unit 270 is disposed inside the inhaler housing 201 and is used to deliver a metered amount of drug from the drug storage unit 260 to the inhalation channel 280.

[0120] The inhalation channel 280 is disposed inside the inhaler housing 201 and connects the inhalation port 250 and the drug filling unit 270.

[0121] An operating unit 290 is provided on the inhaler housing 201 for operating the drug filling unit to fill the drug from the drug storage unit.

[0122] The inhaler 200 also includes a voice control module 211, which contains a voice control module 211. Figure 3 The control unit 210, voice prompt unit 220, first communication unit 230 and data storage unit 240 mentioned in the document, the inhaler 200 also includes an indicator light 213, which is connected to the control unit 210.

[0123] In one embodiment, the operating unit 290 is a rotary handle that drives the rotary operating unit to rotate. The sensing module 214 includes a first switch sensing module 2141 and a second switch sensing module 2142 disposed on the rotation path of the rotary handle. The first switch sensing module 2141 is used to sense the rotary handle leaving and / or arriving at a first position, and the second switch sensing module 2142 is used to sense the rotary handle leaving and / or arriving at a second position.

[0124] See Figure 3 As shown, the voice control module 211 also includes a power supply circuit 212 for supplying power to the control unit 210. In one embodiment, the power management module 212 includes a charging interface 2121, a battery 2122, and a power management module 2123. The control unit 210 has a built-in RTC module. In one embodiment, the data storage unit 240 may also be built into the control unit 210.

[0125] The voice prompt unit 220 includes a speaker 221 and a voice control chip 222. When the reminder conditions are met, the control unit 210 sends the personalized voice reminder information corresponding to the reminder conditions to the voice control chip 222, which then drives the speaker 221 to play the personalized voice reminder information. In one embodiment, the voice control chip 222 is a DSP voice chip. The control unit 210 communicates with the DSP voice chip via an SPI interface and sends personalized voice reminder information to the DSP voice chip. In another embodiment, the DSP voice chip receives the personalized voice reminder information via an SPI interface and replaces the original voice information, for example, replacing the default sound of the reminder with the personalized voice reminder information. In one embodiment, when the DSP voice chip plays the personalized voice reminder information, it drives the speaker 221 to play it after mixing with a 16-bit PWM output and a 16K sampling rate.

[0126] It should be noted that, Figure 3 The inhaler shown is just one type of inhaler for example. In fact, the voice prompt method of the drug inhaler in the embodiments of this application can be applied to inhalers with different structures, such as aerosol inhalers which can have different structures.

[0127] See Figure 6 As shown, this is one application scenario of the voice reminder system 100. The inhaler 200 and the terminal 300 communicate via a local connection (e.g., via Bluetooth). After the patient or their family member uses the terminal 300 to set medication reminder configuration information and corresponding personalized voice reminder information, the terminal 300 sends the personalized voice audio file to the cloud server 400. The cloud server 400 compresses the audio file (e.g., compresses it into a bin file that the inhaler control unit 210 can execute) and sends the compressed personalized voice reminder information back to the terminal 300. After the terminal 300 sends the medication reminder configuration information and corresponding personalized voice reminder information to the inhaler 200 via Bluetooth, the inhaler 200 sets reminder items according to the medication reminder configuration information and stores the reminder items and their corresponding personalized voice reminder information in the data storage unit 240.

[0128] When the control unit 210 of the inhaler 200 determines that the current time meets the reminder conditions (e.g., reminder time), it retrieves the personalized voice reminder information corresponding to the reminder conditions from the data storage unit 240 and plays it through the speaker 221, such as playing a medication voice reminder like, "Dad, good morning, don't forget to take your medicine this morning." After hearing the medication voice reminder, the patient uses the inhaler 200 to take the medication. When the control unit 210 senses through the sensing module 214 that the patient has started using the inhaler 200, it plays an operation reminder voice, such as, "Dad, this is how you use this inhaler. First, turn this handle all the way to the left until you can't turn it anymore, then turn it to the right until you can't turn it anymore, and it will reset." Then, the control unit 210 uses the sensing module 214 to detect whether the patient's medication behavior is correct.

[0129] For example, after the first switch sensing module 2141 senses that the rotary handle has left the first position, the second switch sensing module 2142 does not detect that the rotary handle has reached the second position within a first preset time. Alternatively, after the first switch sensing module 2141 senses that the rotary handle has left the first position, and without detecting that the rotary handle has reached the second position, the first switch sensing module 2141 senses that the rotary handle has returned to the first position. If the patient's medication behavior is determined to be incorrect, an operation reminder voice prompt indicating that the operation is incorrect and requiring re-operation is played, such as "Dad, you didn't turn it all the way to the right, try again."

[0130] For example, if the second switch sensing module detects that the rotating handle has left the second position and does not detect that the rotating handle has returned to the first position within a second preset time, it is determined that the patient's medication behavior is incorrect. At this time, an operation reminder voice is played to indicate that the operation is incorrect and requires correct reset, such as "Dad, turn it to the left again, turn it all the way."

[0131] When the first switch sensing module 2141 senses that the rotary handle has left the first position, and then the second switch sensing module 2142 senses that the rotary handle has left the second position, and then the first switch sensing module 2141 senses that the rotary handle has returned to the first position, it is determined that the patient's medication behavior is correct. At this time, an encouraging operation reminder voice can be played, such as "Dad, you're doing great! You're using it without any problems!"

[0132] After the patient correctly administers the medication, guidance prompts can be played to guide the user in inhaling the medication, including a first, second, third, and fourth voice prompt. When using the inhaler, the patient uses the operating unit 350 to drive the medication filling unit 330 to fill the medication from the medication storage unit 320, and then inhales the medication through the inhalation port 310. For example, the inhaler 200 may play the following prompts at preset time intervals: "Dad, I'm going to show you how to use it now. Don't put the mouthpiece in your mouth yet. Listen to my instructions and exhale first," "Dad, now put the mouthpiece in your mouth and take a deep breath for 5 seconds until I say stop," "Stop, Dad, now hold your breath for 5 seconds, start," "Stop, Dad, the medication is finished. You did great! Now you can wipe your mouth and rinse your mouth. And don't forget to take the medication again in 4 hours."

[0133] In one embodiment, if the user is using the inhaler 200 for the first time, an initialization operation is required. For example, if the control unit 210 confirms that there is no medication record on the inhaler 200, it determines that an initialization operation is needed. At this time, the voice prompt unit 220 can play personalized voice reminders for the initialization operation, such as playing the initialization operation prompt voice, "Dad, this is your first time using the inhaler. First, turn this handle all the way to the left until you can't turn it anymore, then turn it to the right until you can't turn it anymore. Repeat this action three times." The control unit 210 can determine whether the user has correctly performed the initialization operation through the first switch sensing module 2141 and the second switch sensing module 2142. If it is correct, a voice prompt indicating correct initialization can be played; if it is incorrect, a voice prompt indicating initialization failure can be played.

[0134] After the control unit 210 senses the patient's use of the inhaler via the sensing module 214, it calculates the number of doses and / or counts the remaining medication. The control unit 210 then sends the patient's medication usage information to the terminal 300, enabling the uploading of medication records. The terminal 300 records the patient's medication records (e.g., medication time and dosage). If, after using the inhaler, the remaining medication is less than the preset dosage or the number of doses exceeds the preset number, the inhaler 200 plays a voice reminder to replenish the medication, such as, "Dad, your medication is almost finished, remember to buy more!"

[0135] Once the preset follow-up appointment time is reached, the inhaler 200 will play a personalized voice reminder for the follow-up appointment, such as "Dad, it's time for your follow-up appointment. Remember to go to the First People's Hospital to see Dr. Liu."

[0136] See Figure 7 The image shows another application scenario of the voice reminder system 100, compared to... Figure 6 The difference is that the inhaler 200 and the terminal 300 do not communicate directly locally. Instead, they communicate remotely through the cloud server 400.

[0137] After a patient or their family member sets up medication reminder configuration information and corresponding personalized voice reminder information using terminal 300, terminal 300 sends the medication reminder configuration information and corresponding personalized voice reminder information to cloud server 400. The cloud server compresses the personalized voice reminder information (e.g., compressing it into a bin file executable by inhaler control unit 210). Inhaler 200 downloads the medication reminder configuration information and the compressed personalized voice reminder information from cloud server 400 and executes the voice reminders and medication records. The voice reminders and medication records are described in scenario 6, and will not be repeated here. The difference is that inhaler 200 sends the patient's medication behavior to cloud server 400 instead of directly to terminal 300. Terminal 300 can obtain the patient's medication information through cloud server 400.

[0138] See Figure 8 The image shows another application scenario of the voice reminder system 100, compared to... Figure 7 The difference lies in the fact that the terminal 300 remotely sets the medication reminder configuration information and its corresponding personalized voice reminder information for the patient's doctor. Additionally, the doctor can also use the terminal 300 to view the patient's medication information. The patient's own mobile phone 1510 does not have permission to set medication reminder configuration information and its corresponding personalized voice reminder information, but the patient can use mobile phone 1310 to retrieve medical orders and view their medication records from the cloud server 400. Mobile phone 1510 can also establish a local communication connection with inhaler 200 to locate inhaler 200. For example, mobile phone 1310 sends a search command to inhaler 200. When inhaler 200 receives the search command through the first communication unit 230, it triggers the voice prompt unit 220 to play a voice message to remind the patient or user of the location of inhaler 200.

[0139] In another embodiment, it can also be integrated Figure 6 and Figure 7 In this application scenario, the inhaler 200 and the terminal 300 prioritize local communication. If local communication between the inhaler 200 and the terminal 300 fails, indirect communication is then established using the cloud server 400. For example,

[0140] Terminal 300 uses the second communication unit 340 to search for the presence of inhaler 200 in the vicinity;

[0141] If an inhaler 200 is near the terminal 300, the second communication unit 340 sends medication reminder configuration information and its corresponding personalized voice reminder information to the first communication unit 230 through the local network or local communication protocol.

[0142] If there is no inhaler 200 near the terminal 300, the second communication unit 340 sends the device information, medication reminder configuration information and corresponding personalized voice reminder information of the corresponding inhaler 200 to the cloud server 400, so that the cloud server 400 can send the medication reminder configuration information and corresponding personalized voice reminder information to the corresponding inhaler 200 according to the device information.

[0143] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” etc. (if present) in the specification 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 to describe embodiments of this application, for example, those that can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having,” and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatuses.

[0144] It should be understood that in this application, "at least one (item)" means one or more, and "more than" means two or more. "And / or" is used to describe the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent three cases: only A exists, only B exists, and both A and B exist simultaneously, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. "At least one (item) of the following" or similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of single or plural items. For example, at least one (item) of a, b, or c can represent: a, b, c, "a and b", "a and c", "b and c", or "a and b and c", where a, b, and c can be single or multiple.

[0145] It should be understood that in the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than", "less than", "exceeding" etc. are understood to exclude the number itself, and "above", "below", "within" etc. are understood to include the number itself.

[0146] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed systems, apparatuses, and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces, or indirect coupling or communication connection between apparatuses or units, and may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0147] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0148] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.

[0149] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it 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 all or part 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 of 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.

[0150] It should also be understood that the various implementation methods provided in this application can be arbitrarily combined to achieve different technical effects. The above is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of this application, but this application is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this application, and these equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A voice reminder system for a medication inhaler, characterized by: Includes an inhaler and a terminal that communicates with the inhaler; The terminal includes: The input module is used to obtain medication reminder configuration information input by the user; The recording module is used to record and process the user's voice to obtain personalized voice reminder information corresponding to the medication reminder configuration information; The second communication unit is used to send the medication reminder configuration information and the personalized voice reminder information to the inhaler; The inhaler includes: The first communication unit is used to receive the medication reminder configuration information and the personalized voice reminder information; A data storage unit is used to store the personalized voice reminder information; The voice prompt unit is used to play the personalized voice reminder information; The control unit is connected to the first communication unit and the voice prompt unit respectively, and is used to obtain the medication reminder configuration information through the first communication unit, and to read the personalized voice reminder information stored in the data storage unit, and to play the personalized voice reminder information through the voice prompt unit.

2. The voice reminder system of claim 1, wherein: The first communication unit and the second communication unit are wirelessly connected, or the first communication unit and the second communication unit are respectively connected to the cloud server.

3. The voice reminder system of claim 1, wherein: The data storage unit is built into the control unit.

4. The voice reminder system of claim 1, wherein: The inhaler also includes: Inhaler housing; An inhalation port is provided on the inhaler housing; An inhalation channel is disposed within the inhaler housing and communicates with the inhalation port; A drug storage unit is disposed within the inhaler housing for storing drugs; A drug filling unit, disposed within the inhaler housing, is used to quantitatively deliver the drug from the drug storage unit to the inhalation channel; An operating unit, disposed on the inhaler housing, is used to operate the drug filling unit to fill the drug from the drug storage unit; A voice control module is disposed inside the inhaler housing. The voice control module includes the control unit, the voice prompt unit, the first communication unit, and the data storage unit.

5. The voice reminder system of claim 1, wherein: The inhaler also includes a sensing module for sensing the patient's medication administration actions, and the sensing module is connected to the control unit.

6. The voice reminder system of claim 4, wherein: The operating part is a rotary handle that drives the drug filling unit to rotate. The inhaler also includes a sensing module for sensing the patient's medication action. The sensing module includes a first switch sensing module and a second switch sensing module disposed on the rotation path of the rotary handle. The first switch sensing module is used to detect the rotary handle leaving and / or reaching a first position, and the second switch sensing module is used to detect the rotary handle leaving and / or reaching a second position. The first switch sensing module and the second switch sensing module are connected to the control unit.

7. The voice reminder system of claim 6, wherein: The first switch sensing module is located at the reset starting point of the rotation path of the rotary handle, and the second switch sensing module is located at the rotation ending point of the rotation path of the rotary handle.

8. The voice reminder system according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The control unit is also used to acquire user operation information of the inhaler through the sensing module, and in response to the operation information, trigger the voice prompt unit to play the personalized voice reminder information.

9. The voice reminder system of claim 8, wherein: The first communication unit is also used to send the operation information to the terminal or cloud server.

10. An inhaler characterised in that, include: Inhaler housing; An inhalation port is provided on the inhaler housing; An inhalation channel is disposed within the inhaler housing and communicates with the inhalation port; A drug storage unit is disposed within the inhaler housing for storing drugs; A drug filling unit, disposed within the inhaler housing, is used to quantitatively deliver the drug from the drug storage unit to the inhalation channel; An operating unit, disposed on the inhaler housing, is used to operate the drug filling unit to fill the drug from the drug storage unit; A voice control module is disposed within the inhaler housing. The voice control module includes a control unit, a voice prompt unit, a first communication unit, and a data storage unit. The control unit is used to obtain medication reminder configuration information and personalized voice reminder information from the terminal through the first communication unit. The data storage unit is used to store the personalized voice reminder information. The control unit is also used to play the personalized voice reminder information through the voice prompt unit.

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