Smart syringe with dose capture and smartphone app
The smart syringe system addresses the challenge of inaccurate dose tracking by integrating optical patterns and encoders to transmit data to a smartphone app, enhancing medication adherence and reducing errors.
JP7774575B2Active Publication Date: 2025-11-21BECTON DICKINSON & CO
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2022565967
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-04-29
- Filing Date
- 2021-04-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-04-26
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing syringes lack the ability to accurately provide dose information and require manual recording, leading to difficulties in medication adherence, especially for conditions like diabetes, resulting in medication errors and increased healthcare costs.
Method used
A smart syringe system with integrated optical patterns, encoders, and communication means to transmit dose data to an external device, allowing for real-time dose tracking and display via a smartphone app.
Benefits of technology
Enhances medication adherence by providing accurate dose information and reducing manual recording, thereby minimizing errors and improving compliance with prescribed drug regimens.
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Abstract
A smart syringe system and method are provided. The system includes a smart syringe and an external device. The syringe acquires data of the dose administered to the patient and wirelessly transmits the data to the external device. In turn, the external device acquires the data via an image of the syringe. The external device may execute an application configured to process the data and display the dose information.
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