Information provision system

Abstract

To provide an information providing system which can achieve complete face-to-face dosage instruction, and can confirm medication history data or prescription data while performing a picking job or the like in pharmacy.SOLUTION: An information providing system SS1 includes a server 30 and an augmented reality device 10 capable of communicating with the server 30, wherein the server 30 has a storage part 34 where patient data D1 has been previously stored, the augmented reality device 10 has an input part 12, a display part 14 and a control part 16, the input part 12 has such a configuration as to receive individual patient identification information, the control part 16 has such a configuration as to display the patient data D1 corresponding to the patient identification information on the display part 14 so as to be superimposed onto a real space, and the patient data D1 includes medication history data D11 and prescription data D12.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information providing system using an extended reality device.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, due to the improvement in performance of devices such as packaging machines used in dispensing pharmacies, the dispensing time can be shortened. In addition, due to the obligation of medication guidance not limited to the dispensing time, in the work of pharmacists, more importance is placed on smoother communication with patients. Patent Document 1 (Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2023-29585) discloses the following technology for the purpose of appropriately supporting communication between pharmacists and patients.

[0003] That is, Patent Document 1 discloses an information processing system that acquires information on changed-point medications from prescription data and medication history data and displays information on medications related to a prescription including the changed-point medications on a pharmacist's terminal such as a tablet terminal or a notebook PC so that it can be changed by operation.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

[0007] Therefore, the present invention was made to solve the above problems, and aims to provide an information provision system that enables complete face-to-face medication guidance and allows for the confirmation of medication history data or prescription data while performing tasks other than medication guidance.

[0008] The present invention solves the above problem by a solution described below as one embodiment.

[0009] The disclosure information provision system comprises a server and an augmented reality device capable of communicating with the server, the server having a storage unit in which patient data is pre-stored, and the augmented reality device having an input unit, a display unit, and a control unit, the input unit being configured to receive individual patient identification information, and the control unit being configured to display the patient data corresponding to the patient identification information on the display unit so as to superimpose it onto the real space, and the patient data including medication history data and prescription data. Furthermore, the input unit is configured to receive prescription drug information, and the control unit is configured to compare the prescription drug information with the prescription data and to display the comparison result on the display unit so as to be superimposed on the real space. This is a requirement. Furthermore, the disclosure information provision system comprises a server and a plurality of augmented reality devices capable of communicating with the server, the server having a storage unit in which patient data is pre-stored, each augmented reality device having an input unit, a display unit, and a control unit, the input unit being configured to receive individual patient identification information, the control unit being configured to display the patient data corresponding to the patient identification information on the display unit so as to superimpose it onto the real space, the patient data including medication history data and prescription data, each augmented reality device being configured to communicate with each other, and based on work completion information received by one of the input units, a corresponding control unit generating progress management data, and each control unit being configured to further display the progress management data on the corresponding display unit so as to superimpose it onto the real space. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, it is possible to interact with the patient face-to-face through the display unit and also to check patient data, including medication history data and prescription data, thereby enabling complete face-to-face medication guidance. Furthermore, it is possible to check the patient data while performing tasks other than medication guidance. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1]This is a functional block diagram (part 1) of the information provision system in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a functional block diagram (part 2) of the information provision system in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a functional block diagram (part 3) of the information provision system in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a functional block diagram (part 1) of the information provision system in the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a functional block diagram (part 2) of the information provision system in the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a functional block diagram (part 3) of the information provision system in the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is a functional block diagram (part 1) of the information provision system in the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This is a functional block diagram (part 2) of the information provision system in the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] This is a functional block diagram (part 3) of the information provision system in the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] This is an explanatory diagram of the display unit in each embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] Hereinafter, referring to the drawings, the information providing systems SS1, SS2, and SS3 in each embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram (part 1) of the information providing system SS1 in the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram (part 2) of the information providing system SS1 in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram (part 3) of the information providing system SS1 in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram (part 1) of the information providing system SS2 in the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram (part 2) of the information providing system SS2 in the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram (part 3) of the information providing system SS2 in the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram (part 1) of the information providing system SS3 in the third embodiment. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram (part 2) of the information providing system SS3 in the third embodiment. FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram (part 3) of the information providing system SS3 in the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the display unit 14 in each embodiment. In all the drawings for explaining each embodiment, members having the same function are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the repeated description thereof may be omitted.

[0013] Also, in each embodiment, the user wearing the augmented reality device 10 is described as a pharmacist in a dispensing pharmacy, but the user is not limited thereto. As an example, a staff member other than a pharmacist in a dispensing pharmacy may be the user.

[0014] <First Embodiment> The information providing system SS1 in this embodiment includes a server 30 and an augmented reality device 10 capable of communicating with the server 30. Note that the information providing system SS1 may be configured to include one augmented reality device 10, or may be configured to include a plurality of augmented reality devices 10.

[0015] <<Augmented Reality Device 10>> In addition, the augmented reality device 10 is a device capable of superimposing virtual information on the real space directly visible to the user (pharmacist). As an example, a known augmented reality device such as a goggle type, a glass (eyeglasses) type, or a headset type can be adopted.

[0016] Note that the technologies for realizing the augmented reality device 10 include augmented reality, mixed reality, etc. The augmented reality device 10 includes the mixed reality device 10.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, the augmented reality device 10 also has an input unit 12, a display unit 14, a control unit 16, a storage unit 18, and a communication unit 20.

[0018] <<<Input Unit 12>>> The input unit 12 is an image input unit 12 as a camera built into the augmented reality device 10, or an audio input unit 12 as a microphone built into the augmented reality device 10. Also, the input unit 12 may be an operation input unit 12 as a touch panel of a tablet terminal or a smartphone externally connected to the augmented reality device 10 by wire or wirelessly. Furthermore, the input unit 12 may be an operation input unit 12 as a keyboard or a mouse of a PC terminal externally connected to the augmented reality device 10 by wire or wirelessly. Furthermore, the input unit 12 may be an operation input unit 12 as a dedicated controller externally connected to the augmented reality device 10 by wire or wirelessly. Note that the input unit 12 may be composed of at least one of the above-described image input unit 12, audio input unit 12, and operation input unit 12.

[0019] Furthermore, the input unit 12 is configured to receive individual patient identification information. More specifically, the input unit 12 is configured such that the image input unit 12 reads the patient's ID and barcode information (more specifically, the patient's ID and barcode information written on the prescription), or the voice input unit 12 obtains the patient's ID and name. Alternatively, the input unit 12 may be configured such that the operation input unit 12 receives the patient's ID and name. The patient identification information (patient's ID and name) entered into the input unit 12 is stored in the storage unit 18.

[0020] The augmented reality device 10 may not have an input unit 12; instead, the augmented reality device 10 may be configured such that a communication unit 20, described later, receives patient identification information data from the server 30.

[0021] <<<Display section 14>>> The display unit 14 includes a display 14a positioned in front of the user's (pharmacist's) eyes when the user (pharmacist) is wearing the augmented reality device 10, and an output unit 14b that outputs virtual information (particularly patient data D1 as image information) to the display 14a.

[0022] The display 14a may be a single-layer or dual-layer type, and can be appropriately modified to suit the goggle-type, glasses-type, or headset-type augmented reality device 10. Furthermore, the display 14a is a transparent display 14a.

[0023] The output unit 14b has the function of displaying the virtual information described above on the display 14a without displaying the real space on the display 14a.

[0024] <<<Audio output unit 15>>> The augmented reality device 10 may further include an audio output unit 15 as a speaker, as shown in Figure 2. For example, the audio output unit 15 is a speaker located near the user's (pharmacist's) ear when the user (pharmacist) is wearing the augmented reality device 10. The audio output unit 15 may also be a so-called bone conduction speaker.

[0025] Furthermore, the audio output unit 15 outputs at least one of either patient-related audio information or medication guidance-related audio information, controlled by the control unit 16, which will be described later. "Patient-related audio information" refers, for example, to patient-related audio information related to medication history data D11, which will be described later. "Medication guidance-related audio information" refers, for example, to prescription data D12, which will be described later.

[0026] <<<Control Unit 16>>> The control unit 16 corresponds to a so-called processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and is configured to call a control program from the memory unit 18 (described later) and execute each process sequentially.

[0027] The control unit 16 is configured to convert patient identification information received by the input unit 12 (for example, patient ID) or patient identification information received from the server 30 (for example, patient ID) into a data format that can be associated with patient data D1.

[0028] Furthermore, the control unit 16 communicates with the server 30 via the communication unit 20 and retrieves patient data D1 (patient data D1 as image information) that is pre-stored in the storage unit 34 and corresponds to the patient ID mentioned above.

[0029] Furthermore, the control unit 16 is configured to control the display of virtual information on the display unit 14. More specifically, as shown in Figure 10, the control unit 16 is configured to display patient data D1 (patient data D1 as image information) corresponding to the patient ID on the display unit 14 so as to superimpose it onto the real space. More specifically, the control unit 16 is configured to control the output unit 14b to output virtual information (patient data D1 as an image) to the display 14a.

[0030] The content, size, shape, position, and color of the patient data D1 that the control unit 16 displays on the display unit 14 are not particularly limited, and it is sufficient if it is displayed in a manner necessary for medication guidance.

[0031] Furthermore, if the augmented reality device 10 has an audio output unit 15, the control unit 16 is configured to control the output of at least one of the audio information related to the patient or the audio information related to medication guidance to the audio output unit 15. More specifically, the control unit 16 is configured to output audio information related to medication history data D11 or audio information related to prescription data D12 to the audio output unit 15.

[0032] <<<Storage section 18>>> The memory unit 18 corresponds to a non-volatile memory such as ROM or a volatile memory such as RAM, and is configured to allow the information provision system SS1 to store various data and control programs.

[0033] <<<Communications Department 20>>> The communication unit 20 has the function of performing predetermined communications (sending and receiving various types of data) via a wired LAN or wireless LAN. In particular, it is configured to communicate with the communication unit 36 ​​of the server 30 via a network NW.

[0034] <<Server 30>> Next, the server 30 in this embodiment will be described. The server 30 includes a control unit 32, a storage unit 34, and a communication unit 36.

[0035] Furthermore, server 30 may function as a so-called medical claims processing computer. Also, the information provision system SS1 may be configured to include a medical claims processing computer (not shown) in addition to server 30.

[0036] Furthermore, the server 30 may be located in the same room as the augmented reality device 10, or in a different room. Also, the server 30 may be a cloud server.

[0037] <<<Control Unit 32>>> The control unit 32 corresponds to the CPU and is configured to call control programs from the memory unit 34 (described later) and execute each process sequentially.

[0038] <<<Storage section 34>>> The memory unit 34 corresponds to a non-volatile memory such as ROM or a volatile memory such as RAM, and is configured to allow the information provision system SS1 to store various data and control programs.

[0039] Furthermore, the storage unit 34 is configured to have patient data D1 pre-stored in it. More specifically, the storage unit 34 is configured to have patient data D1 pre-stored in it as data that can be superimposed and displayed in real space. In this embodiment, patient data D1 includes medication history data D11 and prescription data D12. The medication history data D11 is data from before the patient visited the pharmacy, and the prescription data D12 is data related to the prescription submitted when the patient visited the pharmacy.

[0040] Furthermore, the storage unit 18 or storage unit 34 may be configured to have medical information data D13 pre-stored in it. Specifically, the medical information data D13 includes information such as "generic name of the drug," "trade name of the drug," "pharmaceutical classification," "efficacy / effects," "side effects," "warnings," "contraindications," and "contraindications / precautions for concomitant use." In addition, the medical information data D13 may also include "package insert," "interview form," "patient instruction sheet," "product brochure," "academic paper," "clinical trial examples," and other supplementary information. When the control unit 16 overlays the prescription data D12 on the display 14a, it may also overlay data containing at least some of the information pre-selected from the above-mentioned medical information data D13.

[0041] <<<Communications Section 36>>> The communication unit 36 ​​has the function of performing predetermined communications (sending and receiving various types of data) via a wired LAN or wireless LAN. In particular, it is configured to communicate with the communication unit 20 of one or more augmented reality devices 10 via a network NW.

[0042] Furthermore, the augmented reality device 10 may be configured to communicate with the server 30 via the handheld device 22, or via the handheld device 22 and the network NW, as shown in Figure 3. That is, the communication unit 20 may be configured to communicate with the communication unit of the handheld device 22, or via the communication unit of the handheld device 22 and the network NW to the communication unit 36 ​​of the server 30. More specifically, the augmented reality device 10 is configured to communicate with the handheld device 22 via wired LAN or wireless (wireless LAN or Bluetooth®). The handheld device 22 may also be configured to communicate with the server 30 via wired or wireless.

[0043] The user-accessible device 22 can be a known smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, or computer equipped with a control unit, a memory unit, and a communication unit. Alternatively, the information provision system SS1 can be configured such that the user-accessible device 22 functions as the server 30 described above. In this case, patient data D1, including medication history data D11 and prescription data D12, is stored in the memory unit of the user-accessible device 22.

[0044] <<>> The storage unit 18 may be configured to have patient data D1 acquired from the server 30 pre-stored in it. That is, the control unit 16 of the augmented reality device 10 may be configured to retrieve the patient data D1 stored in the storage unit 18 and execute predetermined processing. This allows the augmented reality device 10 to execute predetermined processing of the information provision system SS1 independently of the server 30. The augmented reality device 10 may also be configured so that the storage unit 18 pre-stores patient data D1 acquired from an external terminal without going through the server 30.

[0045] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 10, the control unit 16 may be configured to display the patient data D1 so that the patient data D1 superimposed on the display unit 14 does not overlap with the patient in the real space (especially the patient's face). More specifically, the augmented reality device 10 may be configured to include a camera (not shown). In this case, the camera is configured to identify the patient in the real space, and the control unit 16 is configured to display the patient data D1 on the display unit 14 so that the patient data D1 does not overlap with the patient's face and is positioned around the patient. In other words, the control unit 16 may be configured to distinguish between the patient and the space other than the patient, and to display the patient data D1 in the space other than the patient. This allows the user (pharmacist) to always recognize the patient's face while providing medication guidance.

[0046] Furthermore, the input unit 12, which functions as an image input unit 12, may be configured to accept predetermined inputs corresponding to the user's (pharmacist's) finger movements (so-called "hand motions"). For example, the control unit 16 detects the position and movement of the user's (pharmacist's) fingertips, associates this position and movement with the position of the virtual information superimposed on the display 14a in real space, and accepts predetermined inputs. This allows the user (pharmacist) to perform predetermined inputs without operating the operation input unit 12. Moreover, the image input unit 12 may be configured to accept hand motions, and the control unit 16 may be configured to execute processes such as "selection," "movement," "enlargement / reduction," and "scrolling" of the virtual information superimposed on the display 14a.

[0047] Furthermore, if the augmented reality device 10 has an audio input unit 12, the server 30 (including the handheld device 22) may receive audio data input to the audio input unit 12, and the control unit 32 (including the control unit of the handheld device 22) may perform natural language processing on the audio data. More specifically, the control unit 32 of the server 30 has AI (Artificial Intelligence) functionality, and can use this AI functionality to store the audio data as text in the storage unit 34. As an example, the control unit 32 can use its AI functionality to recognize important points in the audio data (for example, a conversation between a pharmacist and a patient) and enable the modification and saving of the audio data.

[0048] The information provision system SS1, with the configuration described above, allows the user (pharmacist) to interact with the patient face-to-face through the display unit 14 and also to check patient data D1, which includes medication history data D11 and prescription data D12. Therefore, the user (pharmacist) can provide complete face-to-face medication guidance. In addition, the user (pharmacist) can check the patient data while performing other duties besides medication guidance.

[0049] <<Processing flow of the information provision system SS1>> Next, we will explain in detail the processing flow of the information provision system SS1.

[0050] First, in step S1, the input unit 12 receives (acquires) patient identification information.

[0051] Next, in step S2, the control unit 16 calls a predetermined control program from the storage unit 18 and executes a process to convert the patient identification information received (acquired) by the input unit 12 into a data format that can correspond to the patient data D1.

[0052] Next, in step S3, the control unit 16 calls a predetermined control program from the storage unit 18 and executes a process to retrieve predetermined patient data D1 corresponding to patient identification information (in particular, patient identification information data) from the storage unit 34 or storage unit 18 of the server 30 via the communication unit 20.

[0053] Next, in step S4, the control unit 16 calls a predetermined control program from the storage unit 18 and executes a process to display predetermined patient data D1 from the output unit 14b to the display 14a.

[0054] <Second Embodiment> Next, the information provision system SS2 in the second embodiment will be described in detail. The information provision system SS2 in the second embodiment differs from the information provision system SS1 in the first embodiment in the configuration of the input unit 12 and the control unit 16. Specifically, the input unit 112 in the information provision system SS2 is configured to receive prescription drug information, as shown in Figure 4, and the control unit 116 compares the prescription drug information with the prescription data D12 and displays the comparison result on the display unit 114 so as to be superimposed on the real space. In other words, the information provision system SS2 has a configuration that has a function to confirm the drug picking operation. In the second embodiment, the augmented reality device 10 is read as the augmented reality device 110, the input unit 12 as the input unit 112, the display unit 14 as the display unit 114, the display 14a as the display 114a, the output unit 14b as the output unit 114b, the audio output unit 15 as the audio output unit 115, the control unit 16 as the control unit 116, the storage unit 18 as the storage unit 118, the communication unit 20 as the communication unit 120, the handheld device 22 as the handheld device 122, the server 30 as the server 130, the control unit 32 as the control unit 132, the storage unit 34 as the storage unit 134, and the communication unit 36 ​​as the communication unit 136.

[0055] <<Augmented Reality Device 110>> <<<Input section 112>>> The input unit 112 is an image input unit 112 that functions as a camera built into the augmented reality device 110.

[0056] The image input unit 112 is configured to acquire prescription drug information stored within the pharmacy. For example, it is configured to acquire as an image the name, ID, or barcode of the prescription drug attached to the packaging of the prescription drug, or the name, ID, or barcode of the prescription drug attached to the shelf, drawer, etc., where the prescription drug is stored.

[0057] The input unit 112 may also be an audio input unit 112, which functions as a microphone built into the augmented reality device 110.

[0058] In this case, the voice input unit 112 is configured to acquire prescription drug information stored in the dispensing pharmacy based on voice information emitted by the user (pharmacist). For example, the user (pharmacist) emits as voice information the name or ID of the prescription drug attached to the packaging of the prescription drug, or the name or ID of the prescription drug attached to the shelf, drawer, etc., where the prescription drug is stored, and the voice input unit 112 is configured to acquire this voice information.

[0059] The augmented reality device 110 may also have an audio output unit 115, as shown in Figure 5.

[0060] <<<Unit 116>>> The control unit 116 compares the prescription drug information as an image acquired by the image input unit 112 or the prescription drug information as audio information acquired by the audio input unit 112 with the prescription data D12 pre-stored in the storage unit 134 of the server 130, and further displays the comparison result D2 on the display unit 114 so as to be superimposed on the real space, as shown in Figure 10. More specifically, the control unit 116 controls the output unit 114b to display virtual information (the comparison result D2 as image information) on the display 114a.

[0061] <<<Handheld device 122>>> Furthermore, the augmented reality device 110 may be configured to communicate with the server 30 via the local device 122, or via the local device 122 and the network NW, as shown in Figure 6.

[0062] The SS2 information provision system, through the configurations described above, offers the advantageous effect of enabling users (pharmacists) to accurately perform picking tasks for dispensing medications.

[0063] <<Processing flow of the information provision system SS2>> Next, we will explain in detail the processing flow of the information provision system SS2.

[0064] As step S5 following step S2 as shown in the first embodiment, during the user's (pharmacist's) picking operation, the input unit 112 acquires prescription drug information as image or audio information, which may be the name, ID, or barcode of the prescription drug attached to the packaging of the prescription drug, or the name, ID, or barcode of the prescription drug attached to the shelf or other place where the prescription drug is stored.

[0065] Next, in step S6, the control unit 116 calls a predetermined control program from the storage unit 118 and executes a process to convert the image or audio information of the prescription drug information acquired by the input unit 212 into a data format that can be matched with the prescription data D12.

[0066] Next, in step S7, the control unit 116 calls a predetermined control program from the storage unit 118 and executes the process of retrieving prescription drug information (in particular, prescription drug information data) and corresponding prescription data D12 from the storage unit 134 of the server 130 via the communication unit 120.

[0067] Next, in step S8, the control unit 116 calls a predetermined control program from the storage unit 118 and executes a process to compare prescription drug information (in particular, prescription drug information data) with prescription data D12.

[0068] Next, in step S9, the control unit 116 calls a predetermined control program from the storage unit 118 and executes a process to generate the verification result (e.g., correct / incorrect information) D2.

[0069] Next, in step S10, the control unit 116 calls a predetermined control program from the storage unit 118 and executes a process to convert the above-mentioned comparison result D2 into a data format that can be superimposed and displayed in real space.

[0070] In addition, the storage unit 134 of the server 130 may be configured to have a pre-stored matching result D2 in a data format that can be superimposed and displayed in real space. In this case, instead of steps S9 and S10, the control unit 116 may call a predetermined control program from the storage unit 118 and retrieve a predetermined matching result D2 corresponding to the matching performed by the control unit 116 from the storage unit 134 of the server 130 via the communication unit 136.

[0071] Next, in step S11, as shown in Figure 10, the control unit 116 calls a control program from the storage unit 118 and executes a process to display the above-mentioned verification result D2 on the display 114a from the output unit 114b.

[0072] <Third Embodiment> Next, the information provision system SS3 in the third embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in Figure 7, the information provision system SS3 in the second embodiment is equipped with multiple augmented reality devices 210, and the configuration of the input unit 12 and control unit 16 differs from that of the information provision system SS1 in the first embodiment. Specifically, the information provision system SS3 is equipped with multiple augmented reality devices 210, and each augmented reality device is configured to communicate with each other. Based on the work completion information received by one input unit 212, a corresponding control unit 216 generates progress management data, and each control unit 216 further displays the progress management data on the corresponding display unit 214 so as to be superimposed on the real space. In other words, the information provision system SS3 in the third embodiment is intended for use by multiple users (pharmacists). In the third embodiment, the augmented reality device 10 is read as the augmented reality device 210, the input unit 12 as the input unit 212, the display unit 14 as the display unit 214, the display 14a as the display 214a, the output unit 14b as the output unit 214b, the audio output unit 15 as the audio output unit 215, the control unit 16 as the control unit 216, the storage unit 18 as the storage unit 218, the communication unit 20 as the communication unit 220, the handheld device 22 as the handheld device 222, the server 30 as the server 230, the control unit 32 as the control unit 232, the storage unit 34 as the storage unit 234, and the communication unit 36 ​​as the communication unit 236.

[0073] <<Augmented Reality Device 210>> Each augmented reality device 210 is configured to communicate with each other via a network NW. More specifically, one augmented reality device 210 whose control unit 216 has generated progress management data is configured to share the progress management data with other augmented reality devices 210 via a communication unit 220.

[0074] <<<Input section 212>>> The input unit 112 is an audio input unit 212 that functions as a microphone built into the augmented reality device 110.

[0075] The voice input unit 212 is configured to receive work completion information corresponding to the workflow in a dispensing pharmacy. For example, it receives voice reports from the user (pharmacist) indicating the completion of tasks, such as "Patient registration complete," "Dispensing complete," "Medication guidance complete," and "Accounting complete," as work completion information.

[0076] <<<Control Unit 216>>> The control unit 216 generates progress management data D3 in one augmented reality device 210 based on the work completion information received by the voice input unit 212, and shares the progress management data D3 with other augmented reality devices 210 via the communication unit 220. Furthermore, the control unit 216 of each augmented reality device 210 is configured to display the progress management data D3 on the display unit 214 so as to be superimposed on the real space, as shown in Figure 10. More specifically, the control unit 216 controls the output unit 214b to display virtual information (progress management data D3 as image information) on the display 214a.

[0077] <<<Communications Department 220>>> The communication unit 220 of each augmented reality device 210 is configured to communicate with the communication unit 220 of other augmented reality devices 210.

[0078] <<<Handheld device 222>>> Furthermore, the augmented reality device 210 may be configured to communicate with the server 230 via the local device 222, or via the local device 222 and the network NW, as shown in Figure 9.

[0079] The SS3 information provision system, through the configurations described above, offers the advantageous benefit of allowing users (pharmacists) to understand each other's progress.

[0080] <<Processing flow of the information provision system SS3>> Next, we will explain in detail the processing flow of the information provision system SS3.

[0081] First, in step S12, the input unit 212 of one of the augmented reality devices 210 receives work completion information from the user (pharmacist) wearing the augmented reality device 210.

[0082] Next, in step S13, the control unit 216 calls a predetermined control program from the storage unit 218 and executes a process to generate progress management data D3 in a data format that can be superimposed and displayed in real space, based on the work completion information received by the input unit 212.

[0083] In addition, the storage unit 234 of the server 230 may be configured to have progress management data D3 in a data format that can be superimposed and displayed in real space stored in advance. In this case, instead of step S13, the control unit 216 may call a predetermined control program from the storage unit 218 and execute a process to retrieve the above-mentioned progress management data D3 from the storage unit 234 of the server 230 via the communication unit 236.

[0084] Next, in step S14, the control unit 216 retrieves a predetermined control program from the storage unit 218 and performs the process of sharing the progress management data described above with other augmented reality devices 210 via the communication unit 236.

[0085] Next, in step S15, as shown in Figure 10, the control unit 216 of each augmented reality device 210 executes a process to display the progress management data D3 described above from the corresponding output unit 214b to the display 214a.

[0086] It should be noted that the embodiments described above are not limited to those described above, and various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the augmented reality device 10 in each embodiment may be configured to incorporate at least one of the following as the input unit 12: an image input unit 12, an audio input unit 12, and an operation input unit 12. As another example, it is also possible to combine the second and third embodiments. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0087] 10 Augmented reality devices (mixed reality devices) 12 Input section (image input section, audio input section, operation input section) 14 Display section 15 Audio output section 16 Control Unit 20 Communications Department 30 servers 34 Storage section 110 Augmented Reality Devices 112 Input section (image input section) 114 Display section 115 Audio output section 116 Control Unit 120 Communications Department 130 servers 134 Storage section 210 Augmented Reality Devices 212 Input section (Voice input section) 214 Display section 215 Audio output section 216 Control Unit 230 servers 234 Storage section D1 Patient Data D11 Medication History Data D12 Prescription Data SS1, SS2, SS3 Information Provision System

Claims

1. The system comprises a server and an augmented reality device capable of communicating with the server. The aforementioned server has a storage unit in which patient data is pre-stored, The augmented reality device comprises an input unit, a display unit, and a control unit. The aforementioned input unit is configured to receive individual patient identification information, The control unit is configured to display the patient data corresponding to the patient identification information on the display unit so as to superimpose it onto the real space. The aforementioned patient data includes medication history data and prescription data. The aforementioned input unit is configured to further accept prescription drug information, The control unit is configured to compare the prescription drug information with the prescription data and to further display the comparison result on the display unit so as to be superimposed on the real space. An information provision system characterized by the following:

2. The system comprises a server and multiple augmented reality devices capable of communicating with the server. The aforementioned server has a storage unit in which patient data is pre-stored, Each of the augmented reality devices has an input unit, a display unit, and a control unit. The aforementioned input unit is configured to receive individual patient identification information, The control unit is configured to display the patient data corresponding to the patient identification information on the display unit so as to superimpose it onto the real space. The aforementioned patient data includes medication history data and prescription data. Each of the augmented reality devices is configured to communicate with each other. Based on the work completion information received by one of the input units, the corresponding control unit generates progress management data, and each control unit further displays the progress management data on the corresponding display unit so as to be superimposed on the real space. An information provision system characterized by the following:

3. The augmented reality device further includes an audio output unit, The control unit is configured to output at least one of the following: voice information about the patient or voice information about medication guidance, from the voice output unit. The information provision system according to claim 1, characterized by the following:

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