Drug storage device

Abstract

This system enables users to receive prescription medications safely and without time constraints, while providing healthcare providers with a system that ensures users receive the necessary prescription medications in a timely manner. [Solution] The system includes multiple closed shelves for storing medications, each closed shelf being a medication storage space, a storage means 110 for associating and storing storage space identification information with medication identification information, a means 130 for acquiring prescription drug identification information and user identification information, a means 140 for acquiring authentication information which is information for verifying the identity of the user, a means 150 for verifying the identity of the legitimate recipient of the prescription drug based on the user identification information and authentication information, a means 160 for identifying the storage space identification information in which the prescription drug is stored based on the prescription drug identification information and the information stored in the storage means when identity verification is successful, and a means 170 for controlling the door of the medication storage space identified by the identified storage space identification information to be in an open state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] It relates to a technology for timely delivery of prescription drugs.

Background Art

[0002] People cannot know in advance when their physical condition will deteriorate and when drugs will be needed. Also, there may be people who cannot find the time to pick up the prescribed drugs, and even if they can find the time, it may happen that that time is outside the pharmacy's business hours.

[0003] Under such circumstances, as a technology for reliably delivering drugs to a predetermined patient, in Patent Document 1, there has been proposed a drug vending machine including storage means for storing drugs separately for each patient, recipient identification means for identifying the recipient, and delivery means for delivering the drugs for the patient identified by the recipient identification means from the storage means.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, the above prior art merely uses a device as a means for delivering mere goods (drugs), and the device cannot identify the drugs that are the contents, and there is a problem that there is a risk that the user cannot receive the drugs safely and reliably.

[0006] Therefore, in view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a drug storage device that allows a user to safely receive prescription drugs without time constraints and allows the medical service provider side to reliably deliver the necessary prescription drugs to the user in a timely manner.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] One form of the disclosed drug storage device is a drug storage device comprising a plurality of closed shelves in which drugs are stored, with each closed shelf being a drug storage space, and includes a stored drug storage means that stores in association storage space identification information that identifies the drug storage space and drug identification information that identifies the drug stored in the drug storage space; a prescription drug information acquisition means that acquires prescription drug identification information that identifies the prescription drug which is a drug prescribed to a user and user identification information that identifies the legitimate recipient of the prescription drug; and an authentication information that is information for verifying the identity of the user who is the legitimate recipient of the prescription drug. The device is characterized by comprising: an authentication information acquisition means; an identity verification means that verifies the identity of the legitimate recipient of the prescription drug based on the user identification information and the authentication information; a drug storage space identification means that, if the identity verification is successful by the identity verification means, identifies the storage space identification information in which the prescription drug is stored based on the prescription drug identification information and the information stored in the drug storage storage means; and an open door control means that controls the door of the drug storage space identified by the storage space identification information identified by the drug storage space identification means to be in an open state. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The disclosed drug storage device enables users to safely receive prescription medications without time constraints, and allows healthcare providers to reliably deliver necessary prescription medications to users in a timely manner. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This diagram shows the connection relationship between the drug storage device according to this embodiment and other devices. [Figure 2] This is a functional block diagram of the drug storage device according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a diagram illustrating the outline of the drug storage device according to this embodiment. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of a drug storage means according to this embodiment. [Figure 5]This figure shows an example of an authentication information storage means according to this embodiment. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of the hardware configuration of a drug storage device according to this embodiment. [Figure 7] This diagram shows the processing flow using the drug storage device according to this embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. (Operating principle of the drug storage device according to this embodiment)

[0011] The operating principle of the drug storage device (hereinafter simply referred to as "this device") 100 according to this embodiment will be explained using Figures 1 to 5. Figure 1 is a diagram showing the connection relationship between this device 100 and other devices.

[0012] As shown in Figure 1, the device 100 is connected via a communication network 330 to a healthcare provider terminal 340, for example, one installed in a hospital, clinic, or pharmacy, which provides medical services. The communication network 330 can be either wired or wireless. The healthcare provider terminal 340 is, for example, a personal computer.

[0013] Figure 2 is a functional block diagram of the device 100, and Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating the overview of the device 100. As shown in Figure 2, the device 100 includes a drug storage means 110, an authentication information storage means 120, a prescription drug information acquisition means 130, an authentication information acquisition means 140, a personal identification means 150, a drug storage space identification means 160, and a door opening control means 170.

[0014] As shown in Figure 3, the device 100 is equipped with multiple closed shelves 210 in which the drugs 240 are stored, and each closed shelf 210 contains a drug storage space 220. The device 100 has an input device 560 and an output device 570, which are so-called user interfaces. The input device 560 and the output device 570 will be described later.

[0015] In each of the drug storage spaces 220, drugs 240 that are expected to be frequently prescribed to patients may be pre-stored regardless of the examination results of the user 320. Also, in each of the drug storage spaces 220, drugs 240 prepared according to the examination results of the user 320 may be stored.

[0016] The stored drug storage means 110 stores in association the storage space identification information 230 that identifies the drug storage space 220 and the drug identification information 250 that identifies the drug 240 stored in the drug storage space 220.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the stored drug storage means 110. As shown in FIG. 4, the stored drug storage means 110 stores, for example, by associating the storage space identification information 230: 1 (number) with the drug identification information 250: A, or by associating the storage space identification information 230: 2 (number) with the drug identification information 250: B.

[0018] Also, the stored drug storage means 110 may be configured such that a plurality of drug identification information 250 is associated with one storage space identification information 230, for example, by associating the storage space identification information 230: 5 (number) with the drug identification information 250: A + B + C. This is an example showing that a plurality of drugs 240 can be stored in one drug storage space 220.

[0019] The authentication information storage means 120 stores in association the user identification information 280 that identifies the legitimate recipient of the prescribed drug 260, which is the drug 240 prescribed to the user 320, and the authentication information 290 that is information for authenticating the identity of the user 320, who is the legitimate recipient of the prescribed drug 260. The user identification information 280 is assumed to be, for example, name, password, prescription identification information, etc. The authentication information 290 is assumed to be, for example, name, password, prescription identification information, information for fingerprint authentication / face authentication / bio authentication, personal authentication information that can be obtained from a My Number card / driver's license, etc.

[0020] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the authentication information storage means 110. As shown in FIG. 5, the authentication information storage means 110 stores, for example, user identification information 280: Ichiro Sato (name) and authentication information 290: fingerprint authentication information of Ichiro Sato, in association with each other. Also, the authentication information storage means 110 stores, for example, user identification information 280: Ichiro Sato (name) and authentication information 290: personal authentication information obtainable from Ichiro Sato's My Number card, in association with each other.

[0021] The prescription drug information acquisition means 130 acquires prescription drug identification information 270 for identifying the prescription drug 260, which is the drug 240 prescribed to the user 320, and user identification information 280 for identifying the legitimate recipient of the prescription drug 260. The prescription drug information acquisition means 130 acquires the information 270 and 280, for example, from a medical provider terminal 340 or the like.

[0022] Here, the prescription drug identification information 270 may be information for identifying one prescription drug 260, or may be information for identifying a plurality of prescription drugs 260. Also, the prescription drug identification information 270 and the drug identification information 250 are in the same format.

[0023] The authentication information acquisition means 140 acquires authentication information 290, which is information for authenticating the identity of the user 320, who is the legitimate recipient of the prescription drug 260. The authentication information acquisition means 140 acquires the information 290 from an input device 560, for example, based on an operation by the user 320. Here, the authentication information 290 is assumed to be, for example, a password, prescription form identification information, fingerprint authentication / face authentication / biometric authentication information, personal authentication information obtainable from a My Number card / driver's license, etc.

[0024] The identity verification means 150 verifies the identity of the legitimate recipient of the prescription drug 260 based on the user identification information 280 acquired by the prescription drug information acquisition means 130 and the authentication information 290 acquired by the authentication information acquisition means 140. The identity verification means 150 may verify the identity by confirming that the user identification information 280 and the authentication information 260 match.

[0025] Alternatively, the identity verification means 150 may perform identity verification by checking whether or not the user identification information 280 and the authentication information 290 are associated with each other based on the information stored in the authentication information storage means 120.

[0026] The drug storage space identification means 160 performs processing when the identity of the user has been verified by the identity verification means 150. Based on the prescription drug identification information 270 and the information stored in the stored drug storage means 110, the drug storage space identification means 160 identifies the storage space identification information 230 in which the prescription drug 260 prescribed to the user 320 is stored. The drug storage space identification means 160 identifies the storage space identification information 230 that is stored in the stored drug storage means 110 and associated with the drug identification information 250 that matches the prescription drug identification information 270.

[0027] Here, the prescription drug identification information 270 may identify one drug 240 or multiple drugs 240. In the latter case, one storage space identification information 230 may be identified, or multiple storage space identification information 230 may be identified.

[0028] The door opening control means 170 controls the door of the drug storage space 220, which is identified by the storage space identification information 230 identified by the drug storage space identification means 160, to an open state 300. The user 320 can then retrieve the prescription drug 260 stored in the drug storage space 220, which is now in the open state 300.

[0029] Based on the operating principle described above, this device 100 enables users 320 to safely receive prescription drugs 260 without time constraints, and enables medical service providers to reliably deliver the necessary prescription drugs 260 to users 320 in a timely manner. (Hardware configuration of the drug storage device according to this embodiment)

[0030] An example of the hardware configuration of the device 100 will be explained using Figure 6. Figure 6 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the device 100. As shown in Figure 6, the device 100 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 510, ROM (Read-Only Memory) 520, RAM (Random Access Memory) 530, auxiliary storage device 540, communication I / F 550, input device 560, display device 570, and recording medium I / F 580.

[0031] The CPU 510 is a device that executes programs stored in the ROM 520. It processes data loaded into the RAM 530 according to program instructions and controls the entire device 100. The ROM 520 stores the programs and data that the CPU 510 will execute. When the CPU 510 executes a program stored in the ROM 520, the RAM 530 loads the programs and data to be executed and temporarily holds the calculation data during the calculation.

[0032] The auxiliary storage device 540 is a device that stores the operating system (OS), which is the basic software, and application programs related to this embodiment, along with related data. The auxiliary storage device 540 is, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or flash memory.

[0033] The communication interface 550 is an interface for exchanging data with other devices 340, etc., that connect to a communication network 330 such as a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet, and provide communication functions.

[0034] The input device 560 is a device for inputting data into the main device 100, such as a keyboard. The display device (output device) 570 is a device consisting of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like, and functions as a user interface for the user to use the functions of the main device 100 and to make various settings. The recording medium I / F 580 is an interface for sending and receiving data with the recording medium 590, such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or USB memory.

[0035] Each of the means of this device 100 may be realized by the CPU 510 executing a program corresponding to each means stored in the ROM 520 or auxiliary storage device 540. Alternatively, each of the means of this device 100 may be realized by the processing related to each means being implemented as hardware. Furthermore, the program according to the present invention may be read from an external server device via the communication I / F 550, or read from the recording medium 590 via the recording medium I / F 580, and the device 100 may execute the program. (Example of processing using the drug storage device according to this embodiment) The flow of a processing example using this device 100 will be explained using Figure 7. Figure 7 is a flowchart of the flow of a processing example using this device 100.

[0036] In S10, the prescription drug information acquisition means 130 acquires prescription drug identification information 270, which identifies the prescription drug 260 that is prescribed to the user 320, and user identification information 280, which identifies the legitimate recipient of the prescription drug 260. The prescription drug information acquisition means 130 acquires the information 270 and 280 from, for example, a healthcare provider terminal 340.

[0037] Here, the prescription drug identification information 270 may be information that identifies one prescription drug 260, or it may be information that identifies multiple prescription drugs 260. Also, the prescription drug identification information 270 and the drug identification information 250 are information in the same format.

[0038] In S20, the authentication information acquisition means 140 acquires authentication information 290, which is information for verifying the identity of user 320, the legitimate recipient of the prescription drug 260. The authentication information acquisition means 140 acquires the information 290 from the input device 560 based on an operation by user 320, for example. Here, the authentication information 290 is assumed to be, for example, a PIN, prescription identification information, information for fingerprint authentication, facial recognition, biometric authentication, or personal authentication information obtainable from a My Number card or driver's license.

[0039] In S30, the identity verification means 150 verifies the identity of the legitimate recipient of the prescription drug 260 based on the user identification information 280 obtained in S10 and the authentication information 290 obtained in S20. The identity verification means 150 may also perform identity verification by confirming that the user identification information 280 and the authentication information 260 match.

[0040] Alternatively, the identity verification means 150 may perform identity verification by checking whether or not the user identification information 280 and the authentication information 290 are associated with each other based on the information stored in the authentication information storage means 120.

[0041] In S40, the drug storage space identification means 160 performs processing if identity verification was successful in S30. In S40, the drug storage space identification means 160 identifies the storage space identification information 230 in which the prescription drug 260 prescribed to the user 320 is stored, based on the prescription drug identification information 270 and the information stored in the stored drug storage means 110. The drug storage space identification means 160 identifies the storage space identification information 230 that is stored in the stored drug storage means 110 and associated with drug identification information 250 that matches the prescription drug identification information 270.

[0042] Here, the prescription drug identification information 270 may identify one drug 240 or multiple drugs 240. In the latter case, one storage space identification information 230 may be identified, or multiple storage space identification information 230 may be identified.

[0043] In S50, the door opening control means 170 controls the door of the drug storage space 220 identified by the storage space identification information 230 identified in S40 to open 300. The user 320 can then retrieve the prescription drug 260 stored in the drug storage space 220, which is now open 300.

[0044] By performing the above-described process, the device 100 enables the user 320 to safely receive prescription drugs 260 without time constraints, and enables the medical service provider to reliably deliver the necessary prescription drugs 260 to the user 320 in a timely manner.

[0045] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the gist of the present invention as described in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0046] 100 Drug storage device 110 Storage and storage means for medications 120 Authentication information storage means 130 Means of obtaining prescription drug information 140 Methods for obtaining authentication information 150 Methods of Identity Verification 160 Means for identifying drug storage spaces 170 Door opening control means 210 Closed-door shelf 220 Drug storage space 230 Storage space identification information 240 drugs 250 Drug Identification Information 260 prescription drugs 270 Prescription drug identification information 280 User Identification Information 290 Authentication Information 300 Open Door State 310 Closed state 320 users 330 Communication Networks 340 Healthcare provider terminals, etc. 510 CPU 520 ROM 530 RAM 540 Auxiliary storage 550 Communication Interfaces 560 Input Device 570 Output device 580 Recording medium interface 590 recording media

Claims

1. A drug storage device comprising multiple closed-door cabinets for storing drugs, each closed-door cabinet being a drug storage space, A storage drug storage means that stores, in association with storage space identification information that identifies the drug storage space, and drug identification information that identifies the drug stored in the drug storage space, A means for acquiring prescription drug information that acquires prescription drug identification information that identifies the prescription drug prescribed to the user, and user identification information that identifies the legitimate recipient of the prescription drug. Authentication information acquisition means for acquiring authentication information, which is information for verifying the identity of the user who is the legitimate recipient of the prescribed drug, An identity verification means for verifying the identity of the legitimate recipient of the prescription drug based on the user identification information and the authentication information, If the identity verification is successful using the identity verification means, the drug storage space identification means identifies the storage space identification information in which the prescription drug is stored, based on the prescription drug identification information and the information stored in the drug storage storage means. A drug storage device characterized by having a door opening control means that controls the door of the drug storage space identified by the storage space identification information identified by the drug storage space identification means to be in an open state.

2. The drug storage device according to claim 1, wherein the identity verification means performs identity verification by confirming that the user identification information and the authentication information match.

3. The system has authentication information storage means for storing the user identification information and the authentication information in association with each other. The drug storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that the identity verification means performs identity verification by confirming whether the user identification information and the authentication information are associated based on the information stored in the authentication information storage means.

4. The drug storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that each of the drug storage spaces is pre-stored with drugs that are expected to be frequently prescribed to patients, regardless of the user's medical examination results.

5. The drug storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that each of the drug storage spaces is stored with a drug prepared according to the results of the medical examination.

6. A control method for a drug storage device comprising multiple closed-door cabinets for storing drugs, wherein each closed-door cabinet is a drug storage space, When the drug storage device includes a drug storage storage means that stores, in association with, drug storage space identification information that identifies the drug storage space and drug identification information that identifies the drug to be stored in the drug storage space, The means for acquiring prescription drug information includes the steps of acquiring prescription drug identification information that identifies the prescription drug that is prescribed to the user, and user identification information that identifies the legitimate recipient of the prescription drug, The authentication information acquisition means includes the step of acquiring authentication information, which is information for verifying the identity of the user who is the legitimate recipient of the prescription drug, The identity verification means includes the step of verifying the identity of the legitimate recipient of the prescription drug based on the user identification information and the authentication information, If the drug storage space identification means has been able to verify the identity of the person by the identity verification means, the drug storage space identification means identifies the storage space identification information in which the prescription drug is stored, based on the prescription drug identification information and the information stored in the stored drug storage means. A control method comprising the step of controlling the door opening control means to open the door of the drug storage space identified by the drug storage space identification information identified by the drug storage space identification means.

7. The control method according to claim 6, wherein the identity verification means performs identity verification by confirming that the user identification information and the authentication information match.

8. When the drug storage device includes authentication information storage means for storing the user identification information and the authentication information in association, The control method according to claim 6, characterized in that the identity verification means performs identity verification by checking whether the user identification information and the authentication information are associated based on the information stored in the authentication information storage means.

9. The control method according to any one of 6 to 8, characterized in that each of the drug storage spaces is pre-stored with drugs that are expected to be frequently prescribed to patients, regardless of the user's medical examination results.

10. The control method according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that each of the drug storage spaces is stocked with a drug prepared according to the results of the medical examination.

11. A control program for the drug storage device that causes a computer to perform the method according to any one of claims 6 to 8.

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