Smart medication guide apparatus and pill bottle for smart medication guide

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart medication guide device. The smart medication guide device according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: a main case having an installation space formed for installing components such as a circuit board, and a plurality of pill container slots arranged longitudinally and transversely that are exposed to the outside, unlike the installation space being shielded, and having a display unit and a user operation unit; a pill container including a pill case that is detachably installed in each pill container slot of the main case and has a receiving space formed for holding medicine, and a cover member rotatably coupled to the pill case to selectively open and close an exposed portion of the pill case; and a notification means for sensing whether the medicine contained in the pill case has been taken and whether the pill container has been separated from the main case, and notifying the user of the sensed result.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a device capable of monitoring and guiding a user's medication intake status, and more specifically, to a smart medication guide device configured such that a plurality of pill containers are modularized and mounted in a main case, and that the device is configured to provide notifications to the user by sensing whether the medication has been taken and whether the pill containers have been removed. Background Technology

[0002] With the increase in the elderly population, the rise in chronic diseases, and the widespread use of combination therapy, individual medication management has become a critical factor in maintaining health. In particular, polypharmacists frequently confuse the timing and types of medications or fail to remember whether they have taken them, which can lead to problems such as missed doses or duplicate dosages.

[0003] Although medication aids or electronic pill dispensers have been proposed in the past to address these issues, conventional technologies have the following limitations.

[0004] In other words, due to the simple structure that only detects the opening and closing of the pill container, it is difficult to accurately determine whether the user has actually taken the medication; furthermore, since the container is not modularized, it is difficult to flexibly reconfigure it according to the type of medication or dosing cycle; and user convenience is reduced as separate complex settings or integration with external devices are required.

[0005] Due to these problems, there is a growing need for a medication management system that can more intuitively verify whether medication has been taken and monitor the status of individual pill containers. Prior art literature

[0006] Republic of Korea Registered Patent No. 10-2748041 The problem to be solved

[0007] The present invention has been devised to solve the aforementioned problems. The objective of the present invention is to provide a smart medication guide device that prevents medication errors or omissions by efficiently arranging multiple pill containers in a vertical and horizontal configuration to enable systematic medication management for polypharmacy users, installing the pill containers in a detachable manner on a main case, including a cover member for each container to individually detect the user's action of removing medication, and automatically detecting whether medication has been taken and whether the container has been removed through sensors and notification means, and intuitively notifying the user.

[0008] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a pill container for a smart medication guide that can improve user convenience and durability by improving the structure of the pill container used to provide a smart medication guide device. means of solving the problem

[0009] A smart medication guide device according to the present invention for achieving the above objective comprises: a main case having an installation space formed for installing components such as a circuit board, and a plurality of pill container grooves formed in a longitudinal and transverse manner that are exposed to the outside, unlike the installation space being shielded, and a display unit and a user operation unit provided; a pill container including a pill case that is detachably installed in each pill container groove of the main case and has a receiving space formed for holding medicine, and a cover member rotatably coupled to the pill case to selectively open and close an exposed portion of the pill case; and a notification means for sensing whether the medicine contained in the pill case has been taken and whether the pill container has been separated from the main case, and notifying the user of the sensed result.

[0010] Preferably, the above-mentioned medicine container groove has a communication hole formed therein that communicates with the installation space of the main case, and a magnet is coupled to the medicine case, and the above-mentioned notification means is intended to notify the user whether the medicine contained in the medicine case has been taken, and includes a light sensor mounted on the circuit board that irradiates light toward the medicine case through the communication hole; and a Hall sensor mounted at a position corresponding to the magnet on the circuit board, intended to notify the user whether the medicine container has been separated from the main case.

[0011] The above-described medicine case and cover member each include a case-side hinge member and a cover-side hinge member provided in a rear installation space of the medicine container so as to enable rotation of the cover member provided in the medicine container relative to the medicine case, wherein the case-side hinge member is installed in the rear installation space to be vertically movable and is formed in a concave curved shape corresponding to the outer surface of the cover-side hinge member so as not to hinder the rotation of the cover-side hinge member, and includes a lifting member having a locking rib protruding upward from the upper surface at the center; and a spring that elastically presses the lifting member upward; and the cover-side hinge member preferably includes a hinge shaft having a convex outer surface corresponding to the upper surface of the lifting member and a main locking groove formed corresponding to the locking rib.

[0012] It is desirable that the above hinge shaft includes a sub-locking groove formed at a distance along the circumferential direction relative to the main locking groove, so that when the cover member completely closes the medicine case, the locking rib is inserted into the main locking groove, and when the cover member completely opens the medicine case, the locking rib is inserted into the sub-locking groove, thereby enabling the closed and open states to be maintained when no external force acts on the cover member.

[0013] The present invention is provided between the main locking groove and the sub-locking groove of the hinge shaft, and preferably includes a tapered curved surface portion in which the radial spacing with respect to a virtual circumferential line gradually increases from the main locking groove to the sub-locking groove. Effects of the invention

[0014] The smart medication guide device according to the present invention, having the configuration described above, organically combines a plurality of pill container grooves formed in a main case, a pill container detachably installed therein, and a notification means that detects whether the medication has been taken and whether the pill container has been detached to notify the user. This enables the user to load pill containers into the pill container grooves arranged vertically and horizontally, taking into account the number of days of administration and the day of the week, and then selectively take medication designated for each day of the week for a specific period, thereby preventing medication errors. Furthermore, by configuring the pill container to be accurately mounted in the pill container groove of the main case, the storage and placement of medication are systematically carried out, and intuitive medication management is possible through linkage with a user control unit and a display unit. Additionally, by the notification means detecting in real time whether the medication in the pill case has been taken and the detachment status of the pill container and providing this information to the user, the device derives the effect of actively managing medication situations and improving medication compliance. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a smart medication guide device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the internal components in a state where the main cover employed in one embodiment of the present invention is rotated relative to the main case. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. 2. Fig. 4 is an enlarged view of section IV of Fig. 3. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of part V of FIG. 3, intended to explain the configuration and operating principle of the case-side hinge part and the cover-side hinge part employed in an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0016] The following description is intended to clarify the understanding of the present invention, and descriptions of known technologies not directly related to the features of the present invention are omitted. The embodiments described herein are merely specific examples of the present invention and do not limit the scope of the rights of the present invention. Accordingly, equivalent inventions that perform substantially the same function as the present invention are also included within the scope of the rights of the present invention.

[0017] Furthermore, in the following description, identical identification symbols denote identical configurations, and unnecessary redundant descriptions and descriptions of known technologies are omitted. Additionally, descriptions of each embodiment of the present invention below that overlap with the description of the technology forming the background of the invention are also omitted.

[0018] Hereinafter, a smart medication guide device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a smart medication guide device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the internal components by rotating the main cover employed in an embodiment of the present invention relative to the main case, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. 2, FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of section IV of FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of section V of FIG. 3, intended to explain the configuration and operating principle of the case-side hinge part and the cover-side hinge part employed in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, a smart medication guide device according to an embodiment of the present invention monitors the user's medication intake status and provides medication information, and is configured to systematically arrange a plurality of medication containers (2) in a main case (1), detect whether each medication container (2) has been taken or separated, and provide a notification to the user, and comprises a main case (1), medication containers (2), and a notification means.

[0021] The main case (1) includes an installation space in which components such as a circuit board can be installed, and separately, a plurality of pill container grooves (11) are formed to be arranged in the longitudinal and transverse directions on the outside.

[0022] Each of the above-mentioned pill container grooves (11) is provided with a structure that allows individual pill containers (2) to be inserted and mounted, and is provided in an open form so that the user can easily visually recognize the location and status of each pill container (2).

[0023] Additionally, a display unit (12) for providing information to the user and a user operation unit (13) for confirming or setting medication are integrally provided on the front or top of the main case (1). The display unit (12) may be a device such as an LCD or OLED and can intuitively output medication time, notifications, sensor detection results, etc.

[0024] As clearly illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, the medicine container (2) is detachably installed in the medicine container groove (11) and comprises a medicine case (21) and a cover member (22).

[0025] The above medicine case (21) has a structure in which a storage space for storing medicine is formed, and can store a certain amount of pills or capsules. The medicine case (21) has an open top surface and is installed so that this top surface is exposed to the main case (1).

[0026] The above cover member (22) is a cover structure that covers the open top of the medicine case (21) and is rotatably coupled so that the user can easily open and close it when necessary. This cover member (22) can rotate up and down or left and right through a hinge or pivot coupling structure, allowing the user to open it and take medicine.

[0027] The above notification means is one of the key features of the present invention and detects in real time whether the medicine has been taken and the condition of the medicine container (2) and notifies the user, and may include a sensor unit and a notification output unit.

[0028] The sensor unit above can be implemented as a sensor that detects the connection state of whether the medicine container (2) is mounted on the main case (1) (e.g., proximity sensor, Hall sensor_32, micro switch, etc.) or a sensor that detects whether the cover member (22) is open and estimates whether the act of taking the medicine has occurred (e.g., optical sensor_31, gyroscope sensor, magnetic sensor, etc.).

[0029] The above notification output unit may be configured to guide the user on whether to take the medication through a warning sound, LED flashing, screen display, etc., depending on the detection result. For example, if the cover is not opened even though it is time to take the medication, a “not taken” warning may appear on the screen, the LED may blink, or a buzzer sound may be output. In addition, the notification means may be configured to be linked with the display unit (12) of the main case (1) so that the user can intuitively recognize the current medication status.

[0030] In this embodiment having such a configuration, the user sees a notification displayed on the display unit (12) at a specific time, opens the cover member (22) of the medicine container (2) to take the medicine, and when it is confirmed whether the medicine has detached from the medicine container (2) or whether the medicine container (2) has been separated from the medicine container groove (11), the system determines this as “take completed” and records or displays it. Conversely, if the detachment of the medicine is not detected or the medicine container (2) is not separated even after the time for taking the medicine has elapsed, a visual / auditory warning is generated to the user. The medicine container (2) can be detached from the main case (1) as needed to be carried when going out, and can be reattached to its original position upon return.

[0031] A smart medication guide device according to an embodiment of the present invention having the configuration described above has the advantage of preventing medication errors by organically combining a plurality of medication container slots (11) formed in a main case (1), a medication container (2) detachably installed therein, and a notification means that detects whether the medication has been taken and whether the medication container (2) has been detached and notifies the user. This allows the user to load medication containers (2) into the medication container slots (11) arranged in a vertical and horizontal manner, taking into account the number of days of use and the day of the week, and then selectively take medication designated for each day of the week during a specific period. Additionally, by configuring the medication container (2) to be accurately mounted in the medication container slots (11) of the main case (1), the storage and placement of medication can be systematically performed, and intuitive medication management is possible by linking with the user operation unit (13) and the display unit (12). Furthermore, by the notification means detecting in real time whether the medication in the medication case (21) has been taken and the detachment status of the medication container (2) and providing this information to the user, the device can actively manage the medication situation and improve medication compliance. has.

[0032] A smart medication guide device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a light sensor (31) and a Hall sensor (32) as a sensing means for more accurately detecting whether medication has been taken and whether the medicine container (2) has been detached, and enables precise medication guidance to be realized through structural linkage and functional cooperation between these sensors and the main case (1) and the medicine case (21).

[0033] That is, the main case (1) has an installation space in which a circuit board is embedded, and this installation space is opened to the outside through a plurality of pill container grooves (11) in which a pill container (2) is installed. A small opening (111) connected to the installation space is formed on the bottom surface of the pill container grooves (11), so that a sensor mounted on the circuit board within the installation space can detect the inside and outside of the pill container (2) through the small opening (111).

[0034] As clearly illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, the medicine container (2) is composed of a medicine case (21) and a cover member (22) for opening and closing the same, and a magnet (211) is attached to the medicine case (21), so that detection using magnetic properties is possible when combined with the main case (1).

[0035] In this embodiment, a light sensor (31) and a Hall sensor (32) are employed as a means of notifying the user of whether the medication has been taken and the condition of the medicine container (2).

[0036] The above-mentioned light sensor (31) is mounted on a circuit board and performs the function of irradiating light toward the medicine case (21) through the opening (111). This light sensor (31) detects whether medicine is present in the medicine case (21) or determines whether the medicine has been taken by checking whether the cover member (22) is opened or closed. For example, when the medicine container (2) is opened and the medicine is taken out, the change in internal reflected light can be detected to recognize whether the medicine has been taken. This information is transmitted to the user via a display unit (12) or through notifications such as voice or vibration.

[0037] The above Hall sensor (32) is mounted on the circuit board at a position corresponding to the magnet (211) of the medicine container (2) and detects whether the medicine container (2) is accurately inserted into the main case (1). If the user removes the medicine container (2) or if the medicine container (2) is not fully inserted, the Hall sensor (32) detects this and immediately notifies the user of the condition, thereby preventing problems such as missed medication or failure to insert the medicine container (2).

[0038] As such, in an embodiment of the present invention, the main case (1), the medicine container (2), the circuit board, and each sensor (optical sensor_31, Hall sensor_32) are structurally and functionally organically combined, thereby enabling the implementation of a smart system capable of providing personalized medication guidance, going beyond a simple medicine storage device. Furthermore, by providing notifications to the user based on the sensed results, it is possible to prevent omission of medication times, duplicate intake of medication, or loss of the medicine container (2), and it can significantly contribute to improving medication compliance, particularly for the elderly or those taking multiple medications.

[0039] A smart medication guide device according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to include the following structure in order to improve the rotational coupling structure between the medication case (21) and the cover member (22), thereby providing stable opening and closing of the cover member (22) and protection of the medication, and improving convenience and durability during user operation.

[0040] Specifically, as well illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 5, the medicine case (21) and the cover member (22) according to the present invention each include a hinge joint structure to enable rotation, and the hinge structure is composed of a case-side hinge part (212) and a cover-side hinge part (221) provided in the rear installation space of the medicine container (2) of the main case (1).

[0041] The case-side hinge portion (212) includes a lifting member (212a) that is installed to be vertically movable in the rear installation space of the medicine container (2).

[0042] The upper surface of the lifting member (212a) is formed in a concave curved shape corresponding to the outer surface of the cover-side hinge part (221) so as not to hinder the rotation of the cover-side hinge part (221), thereby allowing the cover to rotate naturally without friction or obstruction when opening or closing.

[0043] And, as clearly illustrated in FIG. 5 (a) and (b), a locking rib (212b) protruding upward is formed in the center of the upper surface of the lifting member (212a), so that when the cover reaches a specific position (a_closed position in FIG. 5, b_open position in FIG. 5), it engages with the main locking groove (221b) of the cover-side hinge part (221) to fix the rotational position. This lifting member (212a) is elastically pressed upward by a spring (212c), so it has a force to automatically return to its original position, thereby enabling smooth locking and unlocking operations.

[0044] The above cover-side hinge portion (221) includes a hinge shaft (221a) having a convex outer surface at a position corresponding to the upper surface of the lifting member (212a) of the case-side hinge portion (212). This convex outer surface aligns with the concave curved surface of the case-side hinge portion (212) to enable smooth rotation.

[0045] Additionally, a main locking groove (221b) is formed in the hinge shaft (221a), so that the position of the cover is fixed by precisely engaging with the locking rib (212b) of the lifting member (212a) at a specific angle when the cover is closed or opened. When a user opens or closes the cover member (22) with a certain force, the locking structure is temporarily released so that the cover can be freely rotated, and the structure is designed to automatically lock again when opened or closed.

[0046] The present embodiment, which adopts such a hinge coupling structure, has the advantage of being able to accurately control the rotation of the cover member (22) through the lifting member (212a) and the locking structure, thereby preventing exposure of the medicine and allowing it to be opened only when necessary; the elastic member (spring (212c)) and the curved surface matching structure minimize friction and wear, thereby maintaining stable operation even during long-term use; the user can open or close the cover with a constant force without any separate complex operation, and the medicine is protected during carrying or movement by preventing the cover from opening easily through the locking structure; and the structure of the lifting member (212a) and the spring (212c) is simplified, allowing for efficient work during the manufacture and repair of the medicine container (2).

[0047] In addition to the configuration described above, the smart medication guide system according to one embodiment of the present invention further includes a locking structure that allows the cover member (22) to naturally and stably maintain a fully open or fully closed state with respect to the medicine case (21), thereby preventing unnecessary movement of the cover during use and further improving convenience and stability.

[0048] That is, according to the present embodiment, as described above, the cover member (22) is rotatably coupled by the case-side hinge portion (212), and the hinge coupling portion includes a locking structure for fixing the position of the cover. This locking structure consists of a hinge shaft (221a) provided in the cover-side hinge portion (221) and a locking rib (212b) formed on the lifting member (212a) of the case-side hinge portion (212).

[0049] In addition to this configuration, a characteristic feature adopted in this embodiment is that the hinge shaft (221a) additionally includes not only the main locking groove (221b) but also a sub-locking groove (221c) arranged along the circumferential direction at a distance from it.

[0050] The main locking groove (221b) is positioned to align with the locking rib (212b) when the cover member (22) is in a completely closed state (closed state), and at this time, the locking rib (212b) of the lifting member (212a) is inserted into the main locking groove (221b), thereby preventing the cover from opening unintentionally.

[0051] The above sub-locking groove (221c) is positioned to align with the locking rib (212b) when the cover member (22) is in a fully open state (open state). That is, when the user opens the cover all the way to take out the medicine, the locking rib (212b) is naturally inserted into the sub-locking groove (221c), and the cover is fixed in the open state. This configuration forms an accurate physical fixed state at each position when the cover member (22) is closed or opened, thereby allowing the position to be maintained unless an external force is applied.

[0052] As a result, the present embodiment having such a configuration has the advantage of preventing the cover member (22) from shaking or opening arbitrarily when no external force is applied, thereby preventing the drug from being exposed to the outside or falling out; the advantage that when the cover member (22) is fully opened, it is automatically coupled with the sub-locking groove (221c) and fixed, allowing the user to take out the drug with both hands free, and when closing it again, the lock can be easily released by applying an appropriate rotational force; and the multi-locking structure including the main locking groove (221b) and the sub-locking groove (221c) can maintain the positional alignment of the cover even during repeated use, thereby ensuring mechanical reliability for long-term use.

[0053] Meanwhile, as clearly illustrated in FIG. 5(c), this embodiment is further formed by including a tapered curved portion (221d) between the main locking groove (221b) and the sub locking groove (221c) of the hinge axis (221a) in order to induce a smoother and more stable movement when the locking rib (212b) moves from the main locking groove (221b) to the sub locking groove (221c) during the opening and closing operation of the cover member (22).

[0054] As explained above, when the cover member (22) is in a completely closed state, the locking rib (212b) of the lifting member (212a) is inserted into the main locking groove (221b) of the hinge shaft (221a), and when it is in a completely open state, it is inserted into the sub-locking groove (221c), so that the cover can be fixed at each position.

[0055] This embodiment provides a technical feature that enhances locking induction while minimizing mechanical resistance when the locking rib (212b) passes through the section between the two locking grooves by providing a tapered curved section (221d) having a gradual change in curvature in the section between the two locking grooves.

[0056] The tapered curved section (221d) providing these technical features is formed as a curved shape that is continuously connected between the main locking groove (221b) and the sub-locking groove (221c) along the circumferential direction of the hinge axis (221a).

[0057] This curved surface forms a tapered surface in which the radial spacing gradually increases based on a virtual circumference line, that is, the radius of the curve increases as it goes from the main locking groove (221b) toward the sub-locking groove (221c). This structure allows the locking rib (212b) formed on the lifting member (212a) to move as if sliding along a constant slope when passing between the two grooves (main locking groove_221b and sub-locking groove_221c), thereby reducing friction and inducing a natural rotational motion.

[0058] In this embodiment in which such a structure is adopted, when a user rotates the cover member (22), the locking rib (212b) detaches from the main locking groove (221b) and moves along the tapered curved surface (221d), allowing for smooth rotation without impact, thereby directly contributing to the improvement of the user's operating sensation. Furthermore, since the structure proceeds along the curved surface rather than a simple planar detachment, it provides a certain level of resistance (feedback) to the user, preventing unnecessary rapid rotation or impactful rotation. Additionally, since the locking rib (212b) moves along a gentle slope without abrupt steps, friction and impact are reduced, thereby improving the durability of the locking structure.

[0059] As a result, the present embodiment including the tapered curved portion (221d) has the advantage of improving both the user's operational feel and mechanical reliability during the opening and closing process of the cover member (22), thereby increasing the completeness and user satisfaction of the smart medication guide device.

[0060] In the drawing, the unexplained symbol A is a main cover that is rotatably coupled to the main case (1) and selectively opens and closes the medicine container (2).

[0061] Although various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments and the drawings attached to this specification merely clearly illustrate a part of the technical concept included in the present invention. It is obvious that variations and specific embodiments that can be easily deduced by a person skilled in the art within the scope of the technical concept included in the specification and drawings of the present invention are all included within the scope of the rights of the present invention.

[0062] For example, the medicine container employed in this embodiment was used for storing medicine, but the present invention is not limited to such use and can, of course, be used for storing cosmetics. Explanation of the symbols

[0063] 1: Main case 11: Pill holder groove 111: Communication hole 12: Display section 13: Control Unit 2: Medicine Container 21: Medicine case 211: Magnet 212: Case-side hinge part 212a: Lifting member 212b: Locking rib 212c: Spring 22: Cover member 221: Cover-side hinge part 221a: Hinge axis 221b: Main locking groove 221c: Sub-locking groove 221d: Tapered curved section 31: Optical sensor 32: Hall sensor A: Main Cover

Claims

Claim 1 A main case having an installation space formed for installing components such as a circuit board, and a plurality of pill container grooves arranged longitudinally and transversely that are exposed to the outside, unlike the installation space being shielded, and a display section and a user operation section provided; a pill container comprising a pill case detachably installed in each pill container groove of the main case and having a receiving space formed for holding medicine, and a cover member coupled to the pill case in a manner that can be opened and closed to selectively open and close an exposed portion of the pill case; and a notification means for sensing whether the medicine contained in the medicine case has been taken and whether the main case of the medicine container has been separated, and notifying the user of the sensed result; wherein the medicine case and the cover member each include a case-side hinge part and a cover-side hinge part provided in the rear installation space of the medicine container so as to enable rotation of the cover member provided in the medicine container relative to the medicine case, wherein the case-side hinge part is installed in the rear installation space so as to be vertically movable, is formed with a concave curved shape corresponding to the outer surface of the cover-side hinge part so as not to hinder the rotation of the cover-side hinge part, and has a locking rib provided at the center protruding upward from the upper surface; A smart medication guide device comprising: a spring that elastically presses the lifting member in an upward direction; wherein the cover-side hinge portion comprises a hinge shaft having a convex outer surface corresponding to the upper surface of the lifting member and a main locking groove corresponding to the locking rib. Claim 2 A smart medication guide device according to claim 1, wherein the medicine container groove has a communication hole formed therein that communicates with the installation space of the main case, and a magnet is coupled to the medicine case, and the notification means is for notifying the user whether the medicine contained in the medicine case has been taken, and comprises: a light sensor mounted on the circuit board and irradiating light toward the medicine case through the communication hole; and a Hall sensor mounted at a position corresponding to the magnet on the circuit board, for notifying the user whether the medicine container has been separated from the main case. Claim 3 delete Claim 4 A smart medication guide device according to claim 1, wherein the hinge shaft includes a sub-locking groove formed at a distance along the circumferential direction with respect to the main locking groove, so that when the cover member completely closes the medicine case, the locking rib is inserted into the main locking groove, and when the cover member completely opens the medicine case, the locking rib is inserted into the sub-locking groove, thereby enabling the closed and open states to be maintained when no external force acts on the cover member. Claim 5 A smart medication guide device according to claim 4, characterized in that it includes a tapered surface portion provided between the main locking groove and the sub-locking groove of the hinge axis, wherein the radial spacing with respect to a virtual circumferential line gradually increases from the main locking groove to the sub-locking groove. Claim 6 delete Claim 7 A medicine case having a receiving space formed therein for holding medicine, which is selectively mounted on a main case equipped with a display unit, a user operation unit, and a notification means and used for monitoring and guiding the user's medication intake status; and a cover member coupled to the medicine case in a manner that can be opened and closed to selectively open and close an exposed portion of the medicine case; wherein the medicine case and the cover member each include a case-side hinge member and a cover-side hinge member provided in a rear installation space formed by each element so as to enable rotation of the cover member provided in the medicine container relative to the medicine case, and the case-side hinge member is installed in the rear installation space so as to be vertically movable, and is formed in a concave curved shape corresponding to the outer surface of the cover-side hinge member so as not to hinder the rotation of the cover-side hinge member, and has a locking rib provided at the center protruding upward from the upper surface. A smart medication guide pill container comprising: a spring that elastically presses the lifting member in an upward direction; wherein the cover-side hinge portion comprises a hinge shaft having a convex outer surface corresponding to the upper surface of the lifting member and a main locking groove corresponding to the locking rib.

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