Medicine bag

Abstract

To provide a medicine bag capable of preventing forgetting to take a medicine, with a simple configuration.SOLUTION: A medicine bag includes: a first sheet 1; a second sheet 2, a periphery of which excluding an opening end 5 is connected with the first sheet 1; and a clock part 10 that notifies timing of taking a medicine.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a medicine bag that prevents forgetting to take medicine. [Background technology]

[0002] Devices to prevent forgetting to take medicine have been developed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The device disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a complicated configuration and requires difficult operation by elderly people and others, and has the problem of not being able to sufficiently prevent forgetting to take medicine. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3139222 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] One object of the present disclosure is to provide a medicine bag with a simple structure that can prevent forgetting to take medicine. Note that the description of these objects and objects of the present disclosure does not preclude the existence of other objects and objects. Furthermore, one embodiment of the present disclosure does not necessarily solve all of these objects. Furthermore, it is possible to extract other objects from the description of the specification, drawings, and claims of the present disclosure. Means for solving the object and effects of the invention

[0005] A medicine bag according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first sheet, a second sheet connected to the first sheet at its periphery except for the open end, and a clock unit that indicates when to take medicine.

[0006] The medicine bags described above have a simple structure and are characterized by their ability to prevent people from forgetting to take their medicine. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a medicine bag according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing an example of a clock section. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a schematic plan view showing an example in which a clock unit (display unit) notifies the time to take a medicine. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a schematic rear view of a medicine bag according to another embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a schematic front view showing a medicine bag according to another embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a medicine bag according to another embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a medicine bag according to another embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a schematic plan view showing a medicine bag according to another embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view showing a medicine bag according to another embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic plan view showing a medicine bag according to another embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a medicine bag according to another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Hereinafter, embodiments and examples of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments and examples described below are merely examples for embodying the technical concept of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Furthermore, the size and positional relationship of components shown in each drawing may be exaggerated for clarity. Furthermore, in the following description, the same names and symbols indicate the same or similar components, and detailed description will be omitted as appropriate. Furthermore, parts with the same symbols appearing in multiple drawings indicate the same or equivalent parts or components. Furthermore, each element constituting the embodiments and examples of the present invention may be composed of the same component, with one component serving multiple functions, or conversely, the function of one component may be shared by multiple components. Furthermore, the content described in some examples and embodiments may be applicable to other examples and embodiments. Furthermore, in the following description, terms indicating specific directions or positions (e.g., "up," "down," "right," "left," and other terms incorporating these terms) will be used as necessary. However, the use of these terms is intended to facilitate understanding of the invention with reference to the drawings, and the meaning of these terms does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. In this specification, the term "include" is used to mean both something that is provided as a separate member and something that is configured as an integrated member.

[0009] A medicine bag according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a first sheet, a second sheet connected to the first sheet around its periphery except for the opening end, and a clock unit that indicates when to take medicine.

[0010] The above medicine pouch has a simple structure and is characterized by its ability to prevent forgetting to take medicine. This is because the pouch is equipped with a clock unit that notifies the user when to take the medicine (time and time of administration). The medicine pouch can prevent forgetting to take the medicine by notifying the user when to take the medicine by displaying a display or voice that allows the user to recognize the time of administration, with the clock unit set to the time of administration. The clock unit can prevent forgetting to take the medicine by notifying the user of a fixed daily time to take the medicine, such as morning, noon, evening, before bedtime, before meals, or after meals. Furthermore, the medicine pouch containing the medicine is equipped with a clock unit, and by integrating the medicine pouch (medicine) and the clock unit and storing them together, the user can take the medicine inside the pouch at the required time without having to search for it. Therefore, by having the clock unit equipped in the medicine pouch notify the user when to take the medicine, the user can reliably identify the medicine to be taken along with the time, thereby preventing accidental administration. The above medicine bags have a simple structure equipped with a clock unit, allowing the recipient to take the correct medicine without hesitation, as indicated by the clock unit. They are convenient for everyday use and do not require complicated operations or judgments, making them particularly useful for the elderly. The above medicine bags have the advantage that the medicine can be stored within the bag, eliminating the need for a separate container such as a medicine organizer, and eliminating the need to transfer medicine to a separate container, saving time and effort, and eliminating the risk of placing the wrong medicine when transferring it. The above medicine bags can be kept lightweight by simply equipping them with a clock unit, minimizing weight gain. They also have the advantage of not requiring a separate container or a complex structure, allowing for low cost.

[0011] In addition to the above configuration, a medicine bag according to another embodiment of the present disclosure can have a display mechanism in which the clock displays a message indicating when to take medicine. The above medicine bags have a simple configuration with a display mechanism, and are characterized by the ability to recognize and remind users when to take their medicine, preventing them from forgetting to take their medicine. The display function can prevent users from forgetting to take their medicine by informing them of the timing to take their medicine using visual displays such as digital and / or analog time displays, text displays, symbol displays, lights, lamps, flashing lights, and indicator lights. The display function can inform users of the timing to take each medicine bag and medicine using different displays for each medicine bag and medicine, allowing them to identify the medicine and medicine bag to be taken.

[0012] In addition to the above configuration, a medicine bag according to another embodiment of the present disclosure can have an audio mechanism in which the clock unit sounds to notify the user when it is time to take medicine. The above medicine bags have a simple configuration with an audio mechanism, and are characterized by their ability to recognize and remind the user when to take medicine and prevent forgetting to take it. The audio function can emit sounds such as alarms, music, and bells to notify the user when it is time to take medicine, such as "It's time to take medicine A," or announcements to confirm the taking of a specific medicine, such as "Have you taken medicine A?", thereby preventing the user from forgetting to take their medicine. The audio function can notify the user when it is time to take medicine using different sounds for each medicine and medicine bag, allowing the user to identify the medicine and medicine bag to be taken.

[0013] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the medicine bag may have a clock portion in a sheet or plate shape. The above-described medicine bag has a simple configuration with a sheet or plate-shaped clock portion, which allows the patient to recognize and be aware of medication time and prevents forgetting to take medicine. Furthermore, the sheet or plate-shaped clock portion may be thin and flexible, and can be easily connected, bonded, affixed, attached, or mounted to the first sheet and / or second sheet. Furthermore, the sheet or plate-shaped clock portion can be lightweight, easy to carry and handle, and reduces the impact of being dropped.

[0014] In addition to any of the above configurations, a medicine bag according to another embodiment of the present disclosure has a first sheet and / or a second sheet that are transparent, allowing the clock unit to be recognized through the transparent sheet. The above configuration has a simple configuration in which the first sheet and / or the second sheet have a transparent sheet, such as a pocket portion in the transparent sheet where the clock unit is inserted, stored, fastened, or attached, and the first sheet and / or the second sheet are entirely or partially transparent, allowing the user to recognize and be aware of the time to take medicine and preventing forgetting to take the medicine.

[0015] In addition to the above configuration, the medicine bag according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may have a clock unit that includes a communication means. The above configuration has the advantage of being able to recognize and be aware of medication times and prevent forgetting to take medicine through a simple clock unit that includes a communication means. The above configuration has the advantage of being able to add convenient functions via the communication means. For example, the clock unit may have a time correction function, facilitate input of medication times and initial settings, and may have a call function and an emergency contact function. Furthermore, the clock unit may notify and communicate medication times, medication status, etc. to a mobile phone, computer terminal, receiving device, etc. via the communication means, thereby enabling the user, family members, attendants, administrators such as doctors and hospitals, and caregivers to manage medication status. Furthermore, forgetting to take medication can be reliably prevented by contacting the user if a dose is missed or by reminding the user to take the medication.

[0016] In addition to any of the above configurations, a medicine bag according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may have a clock unit connected to the first sheet and / or second sheet. The above medicine bag has a simple configuration in which the clock unit is connected to the first sheet and / or second sheet, allowing the user to recognize and be aware of medication time and preventing forgetting to take medicine. Integrating the medicine bag (medicine) with the clock unit simplifies the configuration, allows the user to know when to take medicine, identifies the medicine to be taken, and prevents accidental ingestion. The clock unit may be connected and integrated to any of the first sheet, second sheet, or inside, outer surface, or inner surface of the medicine bag, and notifies the user when to take medicine, preventing forgetting to take medicine. It also identifies the medicine to be taken and prevents accidental ingestion. In the present disclosure, "connected" refers to connecting, connecting, or contacting two or more things, and includes adhering, pasting, joining, attaching, storing, inserting, locking, fitting, and clamping the clock unit to the first sheet and / or second sheet, and does not specify the manner of connection. For example, the clock unit can be connected via adhesive, glue, double-sided tape, Velcro (registered trademark), tape, pockets, or connecting parts. The clock unit can be connected at a flat part, or at a part with a shape that corresponds to the shape and connecting manner of the first sheet and second sheet. The clock unit can be connected to the first sheet and second sheet at a part that has plasticity, elasticity, or flexibility.

[0017] In addition to the above configuration, a medicine bag according to another embodiment of the present disclosure can have a pocket in the first or second sheet for storing the clock unit. The above medicine bag has a simple configuration in which the clock unit is stored in the pocket in the first or second sheet, allowing the patient to recognize and be aware of the time to take the medicine and preventing forgetting to take the medicine. The pocket has the advantage that an area or space for storing and attaching the clock unit can be easily formed by connecting and joining a sheet that forms the pocket to the first or second sheet around the periphery, excluding the side where the clock unit is inserted. The pocket also has the advantage that the patient, such as the elderly, and pharmacists can easily insert and remove the clock unit, and the clock unit can be replaced as needed.

[0018] In addition to the above configuration, a medicine bag according to another embodiment of the present disclosure has a clock unit that can be detachably connected to the first sheet and / or the second sheet. The above medicine bag has a simple configuration and is characterized by its ability to prevent forgetting to take medicine. Furthermore, the clock unit can be replaced, removed, repaired, maintained, and reused. A clock unit can be selected according to the medicine, dosage conditions, medicine bag, and user. For example, a clock unit with a large display screen and a loud (increasing) voice that is easy for elderly people to recognize can be attached. Furthermore, a lightweight clock unit that is convenient for portability, a clock unit with communication functions, and a clock unit with initial settings tailored to the user can be selected and attached. [Embodiment 1]

[0019] 1 to 4 show a medicine bag 100 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. In these figures, Fig. 1 is a plan view (front view) showing the medicine bag 100 according to the first embodiment, Fig. 2 is a plan view showing the clock unit 10, Fig. 3 is a front view showing an example in which the clock unit 10 notifies the time of taking a medicine, and Fig. 4 is a rear view of the medicine bag 100 of Fig. 1. The medicine bag 100 shown in the figures includes a first sheet 1, a second sheet 2, and the clock unit 10. (100 medicine bags)

[0020] The medicine bag 100 shown in these figures has an external shape that is rectangular and long in one direction, with one longitudinal end serving as an opening edge 5. This medicine bag 100 is composed of a rectangular first sheet 1 that serves as a printing surface PA, and a second sheet 2 that has approximately the same shape as the first sheet 1. The opening edge 5 is formed by connecting the peripheries of the first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2 except for the opening edge 5. Furthermore, by inflating the first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2, a storage space 6 that communicates with the opening edge 5 is formed. The medicine bag 100 can store one or more medicines in the storage space 6, and can also store one or more bags that store medicines.

[0021] The medicine pouch 100 (first sheet 1 and second sheet 2) can be made of paper and directly printed. All or part of the first sheet 1 and / or second sheet 2 can be made of a resin sheet or film. Resin sheets are water-repellent, tear-resistant, durable, long-lasting, and can prevent or suppress wrinkling. Resin sheets can be equipped with zippers and opening slides to reinforce the medicine pouch 100, further preventing or suppressing wrinkling. The resin sheet can be directly printed, or a paper printed sheet can be attached or stored thereon. A transparent resin sheet makes the contents easy to see, allowing the medicines, clock unit 10, medicine usage instructions, etc. to be easily confirmed without opening or removing them, making the medicine pouch 100 convenient to use. The type and thickness of the resin can be determined appropriately. Examples of resins include polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polystyrene (PS). The bag 100 can be made of a plurality of types of material, partially different materials, and can also be made by laminating a plurality of sheets.

[0022] The first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2 can be the same or different sizes and shapes. Either the first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2 can be smaller than the other to facilitate opening of the opening edge 5. In the medicine bag 100 of FIG. 1, the first sheet 1 is smaller than the second sheet 2. The first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2 can be provided with a notch for inserting a finger. A fold line can be provided at a certain distance from the opening edge 5 to fold the first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2 while they are overlapped. For example, by folding the second sheet 2 in a direction that brings them into contact with each other along the fold line, a fold piece 4 can be formed from the fold line to the opening edge 5, thereby closing the opening edge 5. The fold line is preferably provided approximately 2.5 cm to 5.0 cm from the top end of the first sheet 1. It is preferable to indicate the folding position to the user visually in an easy-to-understand manner by making a crease in advance at the relevant position on the medicine bag 100 or by printing a solid or dashed line on the medicine bag 100. This allows the folding piece 4 to be folded at the correct position on the medicine bag 100 and joined at the correct position. However, a configuration in which the folding line is not displayed is also possible. (1st Sheet 1)

[0023] The first sheet 1 in FIG. 1 is rectangular in plan view and constitutes the print surface PA of the medicine envelope 100. Information such as the patient's name, how to take the medicine contained in the medicine envelope 100, and the name of the hospital that prescribed the medicine is printed on the print surface PA. For this reason, the first sheet 1 is made of smooth paper that is easy to print on with a printer. Preferably, the first sheet 1 is made of plain white paper, and color or black and white printing is performed as needed using a laser printer or inkjet printer. Note that the present disclosure does not prevent printing on the second sheet 2. (2nd Sheet 2)

[0024] The second sheet 2 in FIGS. 1 and 4 has a rectangular shape corresponding in size to the first sheet 1. The second sheet 2 can be larger (FIG. 1) or smaller than the first sheet 1. The different sizes of the first sheet 1 and second sheet 2 can form a protruding folding piece 4, making it easier to open the opening edge 5. The second sheet 2 is connected to the first sheet 1 around its periphery except for the opening edge 5. The medicine bag 100, in which the second sheet 2 is connected to the first sheet 1, is bag-shaped and has a storage space 6 communicating with the opening edge 5. In this medicine bag 100, at least a portion of the first sheet 1 is exposed from the second sheet 2 at least in the middle of the opening edge 5 in a plan view. The second sheet 2 folds the folding piece 4 along a folding line to close the opening edge 5 and prevent unintended leakage of the contents. The medicine bag 100 has one or more storage spaces 6, and the storage space 6 can be partitioned to store the watch unit 10, or to store individual medicines or individual bags.

[0025] The first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2 can protect the clock unit 10. For example, when the clock unit 10 is positioned inward from the outer periphery of the first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2, the first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2 are connected around the periphery except for the opening edge 5, improving the reinforcing strength of the outer periphery, and having a constant width from the outer periphery to the clock unit 10 suppresses and prevents the first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2 from warping due to the weight of the clock unit 10, and the first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2 can absorb impacts such as those caused by being dropped. In addition, the medicine bag 100 can be handled more easily. (Clock section 10)

[0026] The medicine bag 100 is equipped with a clock unit 10 that notifies the user of the timing (medication time) to take the medicine at the set dosing time. A medicine bag 100 equipped with the clock unit 10 can prevent forgetting to take medicine by notifying the user of the timing to take the medicine each time, for example, in the morning, midday, evening, before going to bed, before meals, or after meals. The clock unit 10 has a time and timer function that recognizes and tracks the current time or the time until the dosing time, and can notify the user of the dosing time based on the current time or the remaining time calculated backward from the dosing time. The clock unit 10 notifies the user of the dosing time by one or more of display, sound, and tactile vibration, prompting the user to take the medicine at the dosing time. The clock unit 10 is provided for each medicine bag 100 that stores one or more medicines, and is integrated with the medicine bag 100 (medicine).

[0027] The shape, thickness, size, and mass of the clock unit 10 are not specified, but the clock unit 10 can be, for example, sheet-like or plate-like. For example, a card-type clock has a large, easily visible display unit 12, is lightweight, is convenient to use and handle, and is flat and easily connectable to the first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2. The clock unit 10 can be thin, such as in a sheet shape, to facilitate connection, adhesion, affixing, and attachment to the first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2. A thin, such as a sheet-like, clock unit 10 can be lightweight without substantially increasing the thickness of the medicine bag 100, making the medicine bag 100 easy to carry and handle, reducing the impact of a drop, reducing distortion of the first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2, and protecting the first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2. The thickness of the clock unit 10 can be, for example, 1 cm or less, and preferably 5 mm or less to enjoy the benefits of a thin design. The mass of the clock unit 10 is, for example, 20 g or less, preferably 10 g or less, allowing for the benefit of lighter weight. Furthermore, the clock unit 10 is not limited to being thin, and can be three-dimensional, with thickness and bulges. If the clock unit 10 has a mass of at least a certain amount, for example, 100 g or more, it can serve as a base, seat, support, and organizer for supporting the medicine bag 100, allowing the clock unit 10 to support the medicine bag 100 in a specific posture or position.

[0028] The clock unit 10 in FIG. 1 has a display mechanism 11. The display mechanism 11 has a display unit 12 that visually informs the user of the timing of taking their medicine by lighting up indicator lights, flashing, displaying text, or other displays. The display items, size, shape, and layout of the display mechanism 11 (display unit 12) are not limited. For example, the display mechanism 11 in FIG. 2 has a display unit 12 that displays the current time (hours) in digital and / or analog format. The current time can be displayed in a 12-hour format (AM / PM) or a 24-hour format, and can be switched as needed. The display unit 12 in FIG. 2 displays the date, day of the week, temperature, and humidity in addition to the current time. As shown in FIG. 2, the display unit 12 can also display one or more (4 in the figure) set times for taking medicine. The time for taking medicine can be set and displayed for each medicine and each time slot. As shown in FIG. 3, the display unit 12 can display the medicine to be taken. Furthermore, the time display unit 12 can also display the remaining time until the medicine is taken.

[0029] The display unit 12 can display one or more display items. The size of the display items can be varied depending on the importance and necessity of each item. The display unit 12 shown in FIG. 2 simultaneously displays multiple display items, with a current time display 12a (10:53 AM) that displays the current time at its largest size and positioned in the center of the display unit 12. Other item display 12b (April 17th (Wednesday), 26.0°C, 50%) that displays items other than the current time, such as the date, day of the week, temperature, and humidity, is displayed in a smaller size than the current time on the lower row. In addition, four medication dosing time displays 12c (8:00, 12:30, 17:00, OFF) are displayed in a smaller size than the current time on the upper row. The medication dosing time display 12c in FIG. 2 shows an example in which three dosing times (8:00, 12:30, 17:00, and OFF) are set to ON from the left, and the fourth medication time on the far right is set to OFF. The medication time display 12c allows visual confirmation of each medication time and whether or not a medication time has been set. Furthermore, the display unit 12 allows for selectable display items. Display items can be selected and displayed as needed. The display unit 12 can switch the display screen to sequentially display one or more items in large size. The display unit 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, and by enlarging the display screen, it can be made easier for users such as elderly people to see and recognize, and by reducing the display screen, it can reduce power consumption, extend battery life, and reduce manufacturing and component costs. Furthermore, the display unit 12 can be made foldable, allowing for a large display of items required during use, and can be folded up to make it smaller when not in use.

[0030] The display unit 12 of the display mechanism 11 notifies the user when to take the medicine by lighting, flashing, displaying text, or the like. As shown in the example of FIG. 2, the display unit 12 can be provided with a lighting unit 13 that lights or flashes. The lighting unit 13 can light or flash an indicator light separately from the dose time and / or the current time, and can also light or flash the dose time and / or the current time. The lighting unit 13 in FIG. 2 has a first lighting unit 13a that lights or flashes at the dose time. The lighting unit 13 also has a second lighting unit 13b that lights or flashes the dose time display 12c (8:00), thereby notifying the user of the dose time. The lighting unit 13 also has a third lighting unit 13c that lights or flashes the current time (10:53), thereby notifying the user that it is time to take the medicine. The lighting unit 13 can light or flash one or more of the indicator light, dose time, and current time, allowing the user to know when to take the medicine. The lighting unit 13 can light or flash predetermined indicator lights, display characters, backlights, etc., with a conspicuous position, color, size, shape, different color, number, etc. so that the user can recognize it. The lighting unit 13 can be provided not only on the front or back of the medicine bag 100, but also on the outer periphery such as the side, bottom, or top, and can notify the user of the medicine bag 100 when it is time to take the medicine, even when multiple medicine bags 100 are stacked.

[0031] The display unit 12 can also notify the timing of taking medicine by displaying text. For example, it can notify the time to take medicine by saying, "It's time to take medicine A" (Fig. 2) or "Please take your medicine." The display unit 12 can also display the current time and the time to take medicine along with the text display. The text display on the display unit 12 can also notify the medicine to be taken and the dosage, for example, by saying, "It's time to take XX tablets of medicine A." It can also notify the timing of taking medicine in advance by saying, "It's soon time to take medicine (A)" or "There are XX minutes until it's time to take medicine (A)." It can also confirm whether medicine (A) has been taken by saying, "Have you taken medicine (A)?"

[0032] The lighting, flashing, and display of the lighting unit 13 and the text display on the display unit 12, which notify the user of the medication time, can be stopped by pressing the stop button 16 or the confirmation button 17. The lighting and flashing of the lighting unit 13 and the text display on the display unit 12 continue for a certain period of time, prompting the user to press the stop button 16 or the confirmation button 17, thereby reminding the user that it is time to take the medication. Button operation is also required to reconfirm that it is time to take the medication, whether the user has forgotten to take the medication, and even to confirm the medication after taking it. The lighting and display time can be set to, for example, 1 to 10 minutes, and the lighting, flashing, and display can be automatically stopped after the lighting and display time has elapsed. The display unit 12 can display medication information, photos, etc., and the text to be displayed can also be set or added by inputting it. The display unit 12 can display text along with the time, or switch from the time display to the text display and display it in larger characters to remind the user to take the medication. The figure is an example and does not specify the display or configuration of the clock unit 10. Any one or more of the display unit 12, lighting unit 13, stop button 16, confirmation button 17, setting button 18, etc. can be combined or integrated, allowing for larger displays and buttons and a reduced number of buttons. For example, the stop button 16 and confirmation button 17 can be combined into one button. Also, the indicator light (first lighting unit 13a), dose time display 12c (second lighting unit 13b), and current time (third lighting unit 13c) can be used as the stop button 16 and confirmation button 17.

[0033] The clock unit 10 has a battery and can supply power to the display mechanism 11, sound mechanism 15, etc. For example, it can have a primary battery, a secondary battery, a button battery, a solar cell, a solar panel, etc. A rechargeable clock unit 10 can be charged by placing it in a charger or in a charging area. The clock unit 10 can be a disposable or reusable clock depending on cost and functionality. The clock unit 10 can have a light that illuminates the display unit 12, etc. The clock unit 10 can be set to hide the current time on the display unit 12, or can be set to display the current time via button or touch operation as needed. The clock unit 10 can be configured not to display the current time or not to have a display unit 12, and can also use a timer function to notify the user when it is time to take a dose. This reduces power consumption due to the display.

[0034] The clock unit 10 has a setting mechanism for setting items such as the current time, dose times, and number of doses. For example, the clock unit 10 in FIG. 2 has a setting button 18. Pressing the setting button 18 once sets the "current time," pressing it twice sets the "first dose time," pressing it three times sets the "next dose time," and pressing and holding it completes the setting. The current time and each dose time can be set using the up and down arrow buttons next to the setting button 18. A separate setting completion button can also be provided. Button presses can be substituted with other operations such as touch, slide, or long press. This clock unit 10 simplifies initial setup and setting changes and reduces the number of buttons. Furthermore, the stop button 16, confirmation button 17, and setting button 18 are large, making them convenient for users and expanding the range of users who can use the clock unit 10. As described above, the clock unit 10 can be set directly using the setting button 18. In addition, settings can be input and sent from external devices such as mobile phones, terminals, and computers, and input can be simplified using barcodes, QR codes (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), etc. Simple and easy use, handling, and setting are important, especially for elderly users. The clock unit 10 can have means for stopping all or part of its functions, means for restoring them, and means for resetting them.

[0035] The clock unit 10 in FIG. 1 includes an audio mechanism 15. The audio mechanism 15 emits sounds such as a buzzer, alarm, melody, and announcement to auditorily inform the recipient of the timing of taking their medicine. The audio mechanism 15 reliably informs the recipient of the timing of taking their medicine by emitting a sound or voice from a speaker at the time of taking their medicine. The audio mechanism 15 can audibly remind the recipient of the timing of taking their medicine by, for example, emitting a mechanical beep, a rhythmic sound, a high-low tone, playing a melody or music, or an announcement such as "It's time to take your medicine." This makes it easy for the recipient to recognize the timing of taking their medicine even if they are not looking at the display unit 12, are unaware that it is time to take their medicine, are unaccompanied, or are a child. The audio mechanism 15 can select from multiple sounds stored in the clock unit 10. The audio mechanism 15 makes it easy to recognize the timing of taking their medicine by using the same sound or voice, like a conditioned reflex, and also has the effect of making taking their medicine more pleasant by playing their favorite music or melody. The volume is set to a level that can be recognized by the user, and the volume can be changed or set. The sound mechanism 15 gradually increases the volume, increases the pitch, or changes the pronunciation or voice over time to make the sound more noticeable over time or periodically, making it easier for people with hearing loss or who do not notice the sound to recognize the time to take their medicine. When used in conjunction with the display mechanism 11, the sound mechanism 15 increases the probability that the user will recognize the time to take their medicine, improving the effectiveness of preventing people from forgetting to take their medicine.

[0036] The audio mechanism 15 can announce voice messages, such as "It's time to take your medicine," to notify the user when it's time to take their medicine, or "Please take your medicine." The audio mechanism 15 can also announce other messages, such as "It's time to take XX tablets of medicine A," to inform the user of the medication and dosage. It can also notify the user in advance of the medication intake time with announcements such as "It's almost time to take medicine (A)" or "XX minutes until it's time to take medicine (A)." It can also confirm the user's medication intake after the medication time by announcing, "Have you taken medicine (A)?" after the medication is due. The audio mechanism 15 can input voice messages to be announced, and can record and set voices of the user, grandchildren, parents, celebrities, and others. Familiar voices are easily heard and remembered by the user, helping to prevent forgetting to take their medicine. The audio mechanism 15 can be stopped by pressing or touching the stop button 16 or the confirmation button 17, just like the lighting unit 13 (display mechanism 11). For example, the clock unit 10, which indicates the time to take medicine (confirmation time) by both lighting the display mechanism 11 and making a sound from the audio mechanism 15, can simultaneously stop the lighting and sound by pressing the stop button 16 (confirmation button 17). The audio mechanism 15 repeatedly emits sounds, audio messages, and announcements for a set period of time, prompting the user to press the stop button 16 or the confirmation button 17, helping the user recognize the time to take the medicine and allowing the user to confirm the medicine after taking it if they have forgotten to take it. The pronunciation and sound output time can also be set and changed to, for example, 1 to 10 minutes, and can automatically stop after the pronunciation and sound output time has elapsed. The automatically stopped pronunciation and sound output can also be resumed with the same or a different sound or sound after a set period of time has elapsed.

[0037] The clock unit 10 may also have a tactile recognition function that uses a physical sensation such as vibration to let the recipient know when to take their medicine. The tactile recognition function, for example, uses a vibration function to vibrate the device and give the recipient a tactile sense of when to take their medicine. The tactile recognition function is useful, for example, when carrying the medicine bag 100, in places, times, or situations where sound is undesirable. The vibration level is set to a level that the recipient can sense, and the vibration can be stopped in the same way as the display function 11 and the audio mechanism 15.

[0038] The clock unit 10 may have a communication means capable of transmitting and receiving data. The clock unit 10 has a transmitting unit for transmitting data and / or a receiving unit for receiving data, and also has a memory and storage unit for communication. The clock unit 10's receiving unit can receive data from an external transmitting unit, and the transmitting unit can transmit data to an external receiving unit, via wireless or wired communication means. For example, the clock unit 10 can receive current time data. The clock unit 10 has a function for setting and correcting the current time (a radio-controlled clock), and can set the time display (timer) on the display mechanism 11 based on the current time data and periodically correct it. It can also connect to the Internet and download music, melodies, announcements, etc. The clock unit 10 can also transmit data such as dosage times and dosage status via communication means, and notify and communicate with mobile phones, personal computers, mobile devices, receiving devices, etc., allowing the user, family members, attendants, doctors, hospitals, pharmacists, pharmacies, nursing homes, and other facilities, as well as caregivers, to understand and manage dosage status. Data transmission and reception can record, for example, what medication was taken, when (from when to when), how many times it was taken, whether it was missed (how many times it was missed), and whether the stop button 16 or the confirmation button 17 was pressed or forgotten, and can be used to determine future medication and treatment plans. For example, when a hospital or pharmacy administrator receives information that a patient has forgotten to take a dose, they can communicate with the patient by phone, in person, or by visiting the patient to reconfirm or remind them to take their medication. Settings can also be entered and sent from an external device or terminal, and barcodes and QR codes (registered trademarks) can be used to simplify the setup and change of the clock unit 10's initial settings. Information such as the time and number of doses, display content, and voice content can be entered remotely, and user information can also be entered. Hospitals, pharmacies, administrators, etc. can also enter and set information on behalf of patients, significantly reducing the burden on patients, such as elderly patients. The clock unit 10's usage status and whether or not they have taken the medication can also be used to confirm the patient's survival. Communication methods can also be used for contact and phone calls, emergency contact, and survival confirmation.

[0039] The clock unit 10 can have a mechanism for confirming whether or not the medication has been taken. For example, the recipient or their attendant can confirm whether or not the medication has been taken by pressing the confirmation button 17 after taking the medication. The medicine bag 100 also uses various sensors to confirm and double-check whether or not the medication has been taken. For example, a conductivity sensor can confirm whether or not the opening end 5 is open or closed, a tilt sensor can detect whether or not the medicine bag 100 or clock unit 10 is tilted or tilted, or whether or not the medicine bag 100 is lifted, and a mass sensor can recognize mass changes greater than the weight of the medication to be taken at a time and confirm whether or not the medication has been taken. The operation and process of the stop button 16, confirmation button 17, etc. can reliably prevent forgetting to take medication and are favorable for promoting awareness and habituation of taking medication. In particular, for elderly recipients and those with dementia, not only do they reduce forgetting to take their medication, but they also become more independent and provide stimulation, which has been shown to have positive effects on their mental and physical health.

[0040] In the medicine pouch 100, the clock unit 10 can be provided on the outer surfaces 1a, 2a or inner surfaces 1b, 2b of the first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2, or can be stored in the storage space 6 between the first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2. The clock unit 10 is located and connected in a position that does not interfere with the insertion and removal of medicine, other than on the printed surface PA on which information to be read by the recipient is written. The size, shape, and location of the clock unit 10 are not limited. For example, the clock unit 10 (shown by a solid line) in FIG. 1 is positioned horizontally on the lower left side of the first sheet 1 of the medicine pouch 100. This configuration stabilizes the medicine pouch 100 by placing the heavy clock unit 10 at the bottom, making it easier to handle, and reducing creases in the first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2. In addition, for example, the clock units 10 (10A-10H) can be positioned, sized, and shaped as shown by the solid and dotted lines in FIGS. 1 and 4. Clock unit 10A (dotted line) in Fig. 1 is arranged horizontally on the left side of the top of first sheet 1, and clock unit 10B (dotted line) is larger than clock unit 10A and arranged horizontally in a wide area at the top of first sheet 1. Clock unit 10C (dotted line) in Fig. 1 is arranged vertically at the center height of the side edge (right edge) of first sheet 2, and clock unit 10D (dotted line) is arranged vertically at the bottom, slightly inward from clock unit 10C on the side edge (right edge). Clock unit 10E (solid line) in Fig. 4 is arranged horizontally on the left side of the bottom of second sheet 2, and clock unit 10F (dotted line) is larger than clock unit 10E and arranged horizontally in a wide area at the bottom of second sheet 2. Clock unit 10G (dotted line) in Figure 4 is placed horizontally on the left side of the top of second sheet 2, and clock unit 10H (dotted line) is larger than clock unit 10G and is placed horizontally over a wide area of ​​the top of second sheet 2. Clock unit 10 can be easily installed and connected to the outer surfaces 1a, 2a of first sheet 1 and second sheet 2. Installation is also easy when storing clock unit 10 in storage space 6 or when installing it on the inner surface of the top.

[0041] A large size of clock unit 10 makes display unit 12 easy to see and operate. A small size also allows for lighter weight, lower power consumption, and lower costs. Second sheet 2 in FIG. 4 does not have a printed surface PA, allowing clock unit 10 to be installed in a wider area than first sheet 1. Clock unit 10 shown by solid lines and dotted lines in FIGS. 1 and 4 can be installed in a smaller size than first sheet 1 and second sheet 2, without increasing the size of medicine bag 100.

[0042] The watch unit 10 is connected to at least the first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2. For example, the watch unit 10 can be adhered, affixed, joined, attached, housed, inserted, locked, fitted, or clamped to the first sheet 1 and / or the second sheet 2. For example, the watch unit 10 can be adhered or joined using adhesive, glue, double-sided tape, Velcro (registered trademark), tape, or a sticker, and can be housed in a pocket 21 or a storage container 25, guided or inserted into a guide 23 or rail, or locked, clamped, or held by a clip or binder. The adhesive, double-sided tape, etc. can be made of a re-peelable adhesive material. Re-peelable double-sided tape, etc., can be removed cleanly with little or no adhesive residue after application, allowing the watch unit 10 to be removed, detached, and re-attached, making it convenient to use. In addition, the protective sheet 22 prevents misalignment and can hold, support, and connect the watch unit 10 within a predetermined position or range. The above configuration integrates the medicine bag 100 (medicine) and the clock unit 10, allowing the user to know when to take medicine, identify the medicine to be taken, and prevent accidental ingestion. This can be achieved with a simple configuration in which the clock unit 10 is connected to the first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2. The clock unit 10 can also be connected to the medicine and stored in the storage space 6.

[0043] If the medicine pouch (medicine) and the clock are not integrated or separate, problems can arise, such as missing the medicine even though the clock tells you when to take it, not knowing where the medicine is, not knowing where it is after taking it (where you put it), or not knowing which medicine to take when taking multiple medicines. However, the medicine pouch 100 includes a clock unit 10, and the simple configuration of the medicine pouch 100 (medicine) and the clock unit 10 being integrated can prevent and avoid these problems and prevent forgetting to take medicine. Many medicine users store their medicine in a medicine pouch, remove the medicine when taking it, take it, close the pouch, and return it to its designated place. Since the medicine pouch contains information about the medicine and its dosage, or the written information is stored in the pouch, this information can be easily and reliably checked by looking at the pouch as needed. Furthermore, when taking multiple medicines, multiple medicine pouches can be bundled together with rubber bands or other materials. Medicine pouches that store each medicine separately can also be used to simplify organization and provide convenience. Therefore, providing the clock unit 10 in the medicine bag 100 in which the medicine is contained and stored together with the medicine, i.e., connecting the clock unit 10 to the first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2, is the simplest configuration and is extremely effective in preventing forgetting to take medicine. Furthermore, this configuration eliminates the need to transfer the medicine to a separate storage container such as a medicine organizer, storage box, case, or bag, preventing mistakes when transferring the medicine and preventing incorrect administration. Medicines can be stored and managed in the medicine bag 100, and there is no need to return them to a separate container such as a storage box after taking them, and there is no need to worry about which container they were stored in.

[0044] The medicine bag 100 can be easily used by anyone, regardless of the age or gender of the person taking the medicine, including the elderly and those suffering from illness. The clock unit 10 notifies the user of the time to take the medicine and can identify the medicine (medicine bag 100) to be taken. By storing each medicine in its own medicine bag, taking the medicine in the medicine bag 100 indicated by a display or sound can reliably avoid and prevent accidental dosing. Simply looking at the medicine bag 100 and the clock unit 10 makes the user aware of the medicine and also has the effect of making it a habit to "take medicine."

[0045] The medicine pouch 100 can have a connecting part 20 that connects the clock unit 10 to the first sheet 1 and / or the second sheet 2. The connecting part 20 connects the clock unit 10 to a predetermined position or posture. The connecting part 20 can be attached using, for example, adhesive, double-sided tape, or Velcro (registered trademark), and can be interposed between the first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2 and the clock unit 10 to connect them. The connecting part 20 can also be used to store and connect the clock unit 10 in a pocket 21 or a storage container 25. Furthermore, the connecting part 20 can be used to insert the clock unit 10 into a guide 23, rail, or the like, and can be engaged, fitted, held, or clamped using the shape of the connecting part 20, or can be clamped or held using the elasticity of a spring such as a clip or binder, or clamped or held by a fastener (paper fastener), etc. The clock unit 10 can be stored in the storage space 6 or placed on the first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2, and can be held in place by covering the stored or placed clock unit 10 with a cover sheet or protective sheet 24. The connecting part 20 can be made of a flexible, elastic, and plastic material.

[0046] The connecting unit 20 can identify and position the connecting position and connect the watch unit 10 to the first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2. For example, the connecting position can be a position along the outer periphery, corner, opening edge 5, or printed surface PA of the medicine bag 100. Furthermore, if the medicine bag 100 has one or more (for example, two) through-holes 26 that penetrate either or both of the first sheet 1 and the second sheet 2, the connecting unit 20 can connect by inserting a rod-shaped, plate-shaped, belt-shaped, tape-shaped, or string-shaped insertion part into the through-hole 26 and fastening or joining the inserted insertion part. Furthermore, the connecting unit 20 can connect by folding the inserted insertion part and engaging, holding, or clamping the insertion part with the holding part. Furthermore, the holding part can connect by engaging, holding, or clamping the insertion part without bending it. The holding portion can be connected by engaging, holding, or clamping using a shape that engages the insertion portion, contact resistance when clamping the insertion portion, spring elasticity, the principle of leverage, etc. Medicine bags 100 made of paper or the like can easily have through-holes 26 opened, and openings can be provided at predetermined positions. The connecting portion 20 can be connected by providing notches instead of through-holes 26 and positioning them.

[0047] The clock unit 10 can be freely detached from the medicine bag 100 (first sheet 1 or second sheet 2). The clock unit 10 can be removed from the first sheet 1 or second sheet 2 by releasing the attached, locked, clamped, or interlocked state of the connecting part 20, and can be replaced or collected. For example, the clock unit 10 can be removed from the pocket, moved or slid to remove it from the guide or rail, removed from the storage container, or removed by using the elasticity of the spring or by releasing the clamping, interlocking, or interlocking. This configuration allows the clock unit 10 to be removed and replaced depending on the request or need of the patient, administrator, or clock unit 10, improving convenience. The detachable clock unit 10 can be reused by collecting the used clock unit 10 and performing the necessary processes and operations such as repair, maintenance, cleaning, sterilization, and charging. [Embodiment 2]

[0048] 5 to 7 show a medicine pouch 200 according to a second embodiment. In the medicine pouch 200, the first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2 has a pocket portion 21 for storing the clock portion 10. In the medicine pouch 200, the clock portion 10 can be stored or inserted into the pocket portion 21, i.e., between the sheet of the pocket portion 21 and the first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2. The pocket portion 21 can be provided on the outer surface 1a (FIGS. 5 and 6), 2a, or the inner surface 1b (FIG. 7), 2b, of the first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2. When the pocket portion 21 is provided on the inner surface 1b, 2b of the first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2, the first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2 has a transparent sheet 22, which makes it possible to view the clock portion 10 (display unit 12) from the outside. The medicine pouch 200 can have a prevention sheet 24 on the side of the pocket portion 21 where the clock portion 10 is inserted to prevent it from falling out. It is also possible to provide a member for fastening, adhering or joining the insertion side of the watch section 10, such as tape, a fastener, a zipper or a fastening section. [Embodiment 3]

[0049] FIG. 8 shows a medicine bag 300 according to a third embodiment. The medicine bag 300 includes a guide 23 at all or part of the periphery of the clock unit 10 where the first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2 is disposed. The guide 23 in FIG. 8 is rail-shaped and guides a portion of the periphery of the clock unit 10, thereby holding the inserted clock unit 10. As shown in FIG. 8, the clock unit 10 can be inserted from the side of the periphery that does not have the guide 23. This medicine bag 300 can further include a prevention sheet 24 on the side that does not have the guide 23, which covers all or part of the clock unit 10 to prevent it from falling out. The prevention sheet 24 can prevent the clock unit 10 from falling out or shifting position. The prevention sheet 24 can be a transparent sheet 22, allowing the clock unit 10 (display unit 12) to be visible. A fall-out prevention sheet 24 can also be provided in other embodiments. [Embodiment 4]

[0050] FIG. 9 shows a medicine pouch 400 according to a fourth embodiment. The medicine pouch 400 has a storage container 25 for storing the clock unit 10, and the storage container 25 is connected to the first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2 by the connecting method or manner described in the other embodiments. The storage container 25 is a case, box, bag, or the like that stores the clock unit 10 and has a shape and configuration that prevents the clock unit 10 from falling out. The storage container 25 can be closed or open, and a closed storage container 25 can have a waterproof structure. The storage container 25 can be transparent, and / or the connecting portion of the storage container 25 on the first sheet 1 or the second sheet 2 can be transparent so that the clock unit 10 (display unit 12) can be recognized. [Embodiment 5]

[0051] 10 and 11 show a medicine bag 500 according to embodiment 5. The medicine bag 500 has a clock unit 10 connected to its outer periphery. In the example of FIG. 10, the clock unit 10 is connected to the lower side of the medicine bag 500 (first sheet 1 and second sheet 2). The clock unit 10 in FIGS. 10 and 11 has a connecting part 20 that clamps the lower parts of the first sheet 1 and second sheet 2. In the medicine bag 500 in FIGS. 10 and 11, the first sheet 1 and second sheet 2 each have two through holes 26, and the connecting part 20 inserts support posts 27 into the two through holes 26, connecting the first sheet 1, the second sheet 2, and the clock unit 10 while positioning them with clamping members 28 on both sides. The medicine bags 200, 300, 400, and 500 shown in embodiments 2 to 5 allow for easy attachment and detachment of the clock unit 10.

[0052] The clock unit 10 in Figures 10 and 11 can also serve as a base and can support the medicine bag 500 in a vertical position. The base can be, for example, a triangular prism or a square prism laid on its side, and the vertical cross section can be, for example, a triangle (Figure 11), a polygon such as a square or a trapezoid, an L-shape, or a curved surface. The medicine bag 500 can be made to stand up, and the clock unit 10X can be placed on an inclined surface for use. A medicine bag 500 in a vertical position makes it easy to organize medicines. The medicine bag 500 can be used in a more stable horizontal position. For example, the clock unit 10Y can be placed in the position indicated by the dotted line in Figure 11 (the bottom side when in a vertical position), and the medicine bag 500 can be placed horizontally and used as a clock with the clock unit 10Y facing the user. Furthermore, clock section 10 may have another shape, for example, an L-shape, so that connecting section 20 that holds medicine bag 500 and display section 12 can be arranged in a vertical position or in an inclined position. [Industrial Applicability]

[0053] According to the medicine bag of the present invention, a medicine bag with a simple structure can prevent forgetting to take medicine. [Explanation of symbols]

[0054] 100, 200, 300, 400, 500... medicine bags 1...1st sheet 1a...Outer surface 1b...Inside 2...Second seat 2a…External surface 2b...Inside 4...Bent piece 5...Open end 6...Storage space 10, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, 10F, 10G, 10H, 10X, 10Y...Clock section 11...Display mechanism 12...Display section 12a…Current time display 12b...Display of other items 12c…Dose time display 13...Lighting section 13a...First lighting section 13b...Second lighting section 13c…Third lighting section 15...Audio mechanism 16...Stop button 17...Confirm button 18...Settings button 20...Connection part 21...Pocket 22...Transparent sheet 23... Guide 24...Prevention sheet 25...Storage container 26...Through hole 27…post 28...Holding member PA…Print surface

Claims

1. The first sheet, a second sheet connected to the first sheet at its periphery except for the opening end; The medicine bag is provided with a clock that notifies the patient when to take the medicine.

2. The medicine bag according to claim 1, The medicine bag has a display mechanism in which the clock section displays information on when to take the medicine.

3. The medicine bag according to claim 1, The medicine bag has an audio mechanism in which the clock unit makes a sound to notify the patient when it is time to take the medicine.

4. The medicine bag according to claim 1, The medicine bag wherein the clock portion is in the form of a sheet or plate.

5. The medicine bag according to claim 1, the first sheet and / or the second sheet have a transparent sheet, The clock portion of the medicine bag can be recognized through the transparent sheet.

6. The medicine bag according to claim 1, A medicine bag in which the clock unit has a communication means.

7. The medicine bag according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The medicine bag has the clock portion connected to the first sheet and / or the second sheet.

8. The medicine bag according to claim 7, The medicine bag has a pocket portion in which the first sheet or the second sheet stores the clock portion.

9. The medicine bag according to claim 7, The clock portion is detachably connected to the first sheet and / or the second sheet.

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