A device with an alarm system that enables the automatic dispensing and administration of medication from the tablet, and a method that ensures the operation of this device.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- AYŞİN ÇAKIROĞLU
- Filing Date
- 2023-11-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-22
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Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF AUTOMATIC DISPENSERVING OF MEDICATIONS FROM THE TABLET A DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH AN ALARM SYSTEM THAT WILL PROVIDE THIS AND A METHOD THAT ENABLES THIS DEVICE TO WORK 5 Technological Field: This invention enables medication to be automatically extracted from the tablet and delivered to the patient at the correct time. It is related to a machine that provides something and a method that enables that machine to work. 10 State of the Art: Today, one of the solutions offered to patients in the field of health is drug therapy. Drugs Treatment involves the use of medications prescribed by a doctor, and the user must take them within 15 days. the medication should be used regularly for a specific period of time during the prescribed hours. It includes. In the current practice, mobility limitations, old age, disability, or People with memory problems, etc., should take their medication completely and on time. They are experiencing difficulties. This situation leads to interruptions in treatment and hinders the healing process. This leads to problems. Sometimes the medication is not taken at all, and sometimes medication is taken 20 times. Risks arise from repeated use due to uncertainty. It is possible to get out. Regarding access to pharmacies or healthcare facilities for individuals with physical disabilities It is obvious that they will experience difficulties. In fact, some disabled individuals have trouble opening the medicine packaging and taking out the tablets. They may also encounter problems such as removing it or adjusting the correct dose. People with neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's or individuals with intellectual disabilities They may forget to take their medication regularly. Some disabled individuals, however, need to take their medication regularly. They may need a support system to take their medication. It is important to take your medication completely and on time. Otherwise, the effectiveness of the treatment will be reduced. It is decreasing, but the symptoms are worsening. This includes pain, signs of infection, swelling, and fever. 2 It can lead to the worsening of conditions such as certain illnesses and regular medication use. It can progress rapidly without any complications. This can lead to the disease becoming more serious and... This can lead to the development of complications. Application number TR201819947 concerns 5 multi-functional medicine boxes. It is mentioned that the goal is to put patients' medication use into a conscious and regular system. Designed with the aim of ensuring the regular intake of medication through sensor and automation systems. It is a medicine box that provides storage for medicines and prevents contact with air and moisture. at least one medication tube that obstructs flow, a cap that allows the medication to fall out of the medication tube, The timer, which ensures that the medication is administered on time and the alarm system is activated, is 10. a device that monitors the amount of medication in the medicine tube and alerts the user when the medication is running low. A weight sensor that activates the warning system collects the medicines that fall from the valve. Collection pool, drug outlet where the drug from the drug collection pool is delivered to the user. The door allows the alarm to be silenced if medicine falls into the medicine collection pool. Includes receiving unit. 15 Application number TR2022015798 describes a smart medicine box that can be integrated with mobile devices. This invention is explained as being beneficial for people who take medication regularly, especially the elderly or those with memory problems. enabling people living with the condition to take their medication at the right time and having this controlled remotely. 20 smart pill boxes that can be integrated with mobile devices that can be used to facilitate this. It is related to and features; it includes types of medicines and is handled by a mobile device. a main unit with a remote control circuit that allows you to set the times when it should be used the body, at least 7 drug reservoirs located inside the main body, each drug reservoir a sensor positioned one on top of another and located at the tip at least 7 lids whose opening and closing movements are reported to the mobile device, 25 The LED light, positioned inside the medicine container, is mounted on the main body. a digital display positioned and showing the time, the digital display has two two speakers positioned on the side that emit a warning sound and the bottom of the main body located in that part and containing a battery and a device for charging that battery. It has a battery compartment with a socket input. 30 3 Each of the applications listed above pertains to the dispensing of medicines, and here All the machines described have the same structures. In currently known methods... There are many machines that provide timed medication delivery. However, there is no effective system in place to extract and administer the medication from the tablet. In conclusion, a new one that can overcome the disadvantages mentioned above. Technology is needed. Description of the invention: The primary objective of our invention is to deliver the medication to the patient completely and on time. The aim is to ensure that it is provided. In particular, which people with mental or physical disabilities need. They may not know when to take the medication. This is relevant for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The system has a timer for medications and for accompanying a person with intellectual disabilities. It will also help the person doing it. Individuals with physical disabilities can take the medication without any difficulty, on the 15th. They will be able to access the medication without having to remove it from the tablet. Because the medication comes directly from the tablet. A pressing force is needed during the extraction process. Our invention will be able to perform this function automatically. It is important for patients to take their medication on time. Because, there are exactly 20 days to take medication. Taking the medication on time increases its effectiveness. Because, the medication must be taken at a specific time. It must be present in the body at the required level in this period so that the effects of the disease can be controlled. so that it can be taken. It also plays a role in quickly relieving symptoms. It plays a role. Therefore, if medication is not taken on time, the patient is primarily affected. Relatives are informed, and if the medication is still not taken, call 112 (emergency services) on [date]. Information is provided. This allows healthcare professionals to come to the patient's home and administer the medication. The process begins. Our system can be operated via a digital screen or a mobile application. The process of administering the medication is completed via a mobile application containing our system's proprietary software in 30 days. this can be done, informational messages can be received from the system, or the patient Information will be accessible. In particular, healthcare personnel will be able to go to the patient's location. 4 Upon arrival, these personnel can log into the system using a QR code specifically assigned to them. They can learn the patient's values and blood type and determine a treatment method accordingly. will be able to implement it. Explanation of the Figures: 5 The invention will be described by referring to the attached figures, so that the features of the invention can be explained. It will be understood and appreciated more clearly, but the purpose of this invention is this obvious It is not about limiting it with regulations. On the contrary, the invention is defined by the accompanying claims. all alternatives, modifications, and 10 options that can be included within the defined area The aim is to cover their equivalences. The details shown are only for the present invention. It is shown to illustrate the preferred arrangements and both the methods shaping, as well as the rules and conceptual features of the invention, in the most useful way. It should be understood that they are presented to provide a readily understandable definition. This in the drawings; 15 Figure 1 shows a general perspective view of the system from the front. Figure 2 shows a general perspective view of the system from the rear. Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the internal mechanism of the system. Figure 4 shows the section where the tablets to be placed on the main body are inserted. 20 This is the top view showing the scene. Figure 5 shows a cross-sectional view of the system. Figure 6 is a perspective view of the tablet bed. Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the tablet integrated into the tablet holder. Figure 8 shows a top view of the spring on the tablet bed. 25 Illustrations that will help understand this invention are shown in the attached image. They are numbered and their names are given below. References Explanation: 30 1. Main body 1.1. Tablet input 1.2. Invoice 2. Top cover 3. Digital display 4. Key 5 5. Barcode and QR reader 6. Power supply 7. Arduino 8. Motor driver 9. Motherboard 10 10. Fan 11. Sled 11.1. Sledding track 12. Bottom plate 13. Arm hair 15 13.1. Slot 14. X-axis motor 15. Main gear 16. Rack and pinion gear 17. Y-axis motor 20 18. Coupling 19. Worm screw 20. Car 21. Upper bed 22. Electric piston 25 23. Tablet bed 23.1. Fixed plate 23.2. Movable plate 23.3. Stabilizer 23.4. Pin 30 23.5. Spring 23.6. Handle 6 24. Medicine transfer box 24.1. Directional curve 24.2. Hole 25. Drug release 25.1. Exit hatch 5 26. Back cover R. Reference point T. Tablet Detailed Description of the Invention: 10 The parts that make up the invention are basically: main body (1), top cover (2), digital screen (3), key (4), barcode and QR reader (5), power supply (6), Arduino (7), motor driver (8), motherboard (9), fan (10), slide (11), bottom plate (12), arm plate (13), X-axis motor (14), main gear (15), rack gear (16), Y-axis motor (17), coupling (18), worm screw (19), carriage 15 (20), upper bed (21), electric piston (22), tablet bed (23), drug transfer box (24), The main body (1), tablet inlet (1.1) and invoice are the drug outlet (25) and back cover (26). (1.2) includes. The sled track (11.1) is located on the sled (11) and the bottom plate (12) There is a protrusion (12.1) underneath. Slot (13.1) formed on the arm plate (13) It includes: Tablet bed (23), fixed plate (23.1), movable plate (23.2), stabilizer 20 It consists of the following elements: (23.3), pin (23.4), spring (23.5) and handle (23.6). Medicine It includes the transfer case (24), the steering curve (24.1) and the hole (24.2). There is an outlet cap (25.1) at the drug outlet (25). Figures 1-2 show the general view of the system related to the invention. Main body (1) 25 It has at least four tablet ports (1.1). These tablet ports (1.1) are the main ports. It extends into the body (1) and is channel-shaped. The one to be placed on it In order for tablet beds (23) to be fixed, the tablet inputs (1.1) must have an invoice (1.2) Tablet slots (1.1) are located vertically along the length of the tablets (T). It is regulated, and in the alternative method it can also be regulated along its width. Main body 30 The top cover (2) on (1) has an opening and closing hinge system. Top cover (2) has a digital display (3), buttons (4) and a barcode and QR reader (5). 7 The digital display (3) has touch screen functionality and data input is done with the keys (4). It can be provided. Electronic equipment is located at the rear of the main body (1). This equipment includes: Arduino (7), motor driver (8), power supply (6) or battery and motherboard (9). Arduino 5 (7) is the brain of the system, containing the tablet (T) measurements of the drugs and the motors (14, 17) regulates the Cartesian movements. The motor driver (8) regulates the motors (14, 17) Start and end times, revolutions, and torques of Cartesian motions It adjusts. The power supply (6) or battery provides power to the system. Power supply (6) while the system works by receiving energy from the grid via cable, the battery 10 It provides wireless power supply. It also houses electronic equipment. This is provided by the rear cover (26). The rear cover (26) can be opened with a hinge. It can be closed. Figures 3-5 show detailed and cross-sectional views of the mechanisms related to the invention. 15 It is given. There are two different engines inside the main body (1). One of them is X The X-axis motor (14) and the other is the Y-axis motor (17). The X-axis motor (14) is electric. While the piston (22) moves in the x-axis direction, the motor (17) moves in the y-axis direction. It moves. Slides (11) are used for this movement. X The working method of the axis motor (14) is as follows; X axis motor (14) starts working 20 When started, the main gear (15) connected to the motor shaft starts to move. Main gear (15) Because the X-axis motor (14) moves on a fixed rack and pinion gear (16) It starts to move on its axis. The lower part under the X-axis motor (14) on the table (12) protrusion (12.1) on the slide (11) on the slide track (11.1) It is related. The sled track (11.1) has a circular cross-section and the projection (12.1) is 25 Lubrication ensures that the X-axis motor (14) slides smoothly. The axis motor (14) is connected to the Y-axis motor (17) via the arm plate (13). Thus, While the X-axis motor (14) moves in the x-direction, the Y-axis motor (17) also moves in the x-direction. It moves in the same direction. The coupling (18) is attached to the end of the Y-axis motor (17) It enables the associated worm gear (19) to perform circular motion. Infinite 30 The upper bearing (21) is attached to the end of the screw (19). On the worm screw (19) The car (20) is integrated and the electric shaft is connected to the end of the car (20). 8 The piston (22) is installed. The shaft of the car (20) is connected to the slot (13.1). Because of this, the car (20) cannot perform circular motion, so this motion becomes linear motion. It is being converted. The tooth threads in the inner hole of the car (20) are the tooth threads of the worm screw (19). It is related to. The main body (1) also contains a fan (20). The motors The main body (1) 5 will heat up due to its operation and environmental conditions A fan (20) is responsible for cooling. A liquid cooling system can also be used instead of a fan (20). It can be integrated. On the other side of the main body (1) is the drug transfer box (24). The box (24) has a directional curve (24.1) on one side. This curve (24.1) 10 By means of the pressure effect, the ejected drug is delivered directly into the hole (24.2), In other words, it directs. The medicine passing through the orifice (24.2) is directed towards the medicine outlet (25). It is directed towards and served to the patient. Care is taken to prevent the medicine from falling to the floor. At the exit (25) there is one openable / closeable exit door (25.1). Perspective views of the tablet bed (23) are given in Figures 6-8. The tablet bed (23) contains a fixed plate (23.1) and a movable plate (23.2). The movable plate (23.2) can move back and forth with the help of the pin (23.4). Tablet The spring (23.5) located on the upper part of the bed (23) attaches the movable plate (23.2) to the fixed plate. (23.1) applies the correct force. At each corner of the fixed plate (23.1) there is at least one 20 There are holes in each corner of the movable plate (23.2) to fit the holes. There is at least one stabilizer (23.3) with pointed ends in the tablet bed (23). Its task is to fix the tablets (T) and it works as follows; firstly, pin (23.4) back It is pulled out and the tablet (T) is placed between the fixed plate (23.1) and the movable plate (23.2). Then the pin (23.4) is released and the fasteners on the pin (23.4) are manually pressed down. As a result of the movement, the plastic film (T) of the tablet is punctured. Then the tablet The bed (23) is placed into the tablet inlets (1.1) shown in Figure 4 and the procedure is completed. Since each tablet will have different dimensions, here are the fixed and (23) tablet beds. The dimensions of the movable plates (23.1, 23.2) will be different. However, the tablet bed (23) The head size will remain fixed and the reference point (R) will not change. 30 9 The process of removing the medicine from the tablet (T) is as follows; first, the tablets in the medicine boxes The (T) measurements will be input into the Arduino program coded in the system. Because, The size of each medicine tablet (T) may vary (for example; some are circular or capsules) (in the form of, some in packs of 2, 3, or 4). Here, the length (T) of the tablet and the drugs Their positions will be defined according to the coordinate system. Tablet (T) tablet 5 Before the medicine box to which the tablet (T) belongs is positioned on the bed (23), The barcode is read by the QR reader (5) and then the tablet (T) is placed in the tablet Input (1.1) is selected from the digital display (3) (e.g., tablet input no. 1 or no. 3). Thus, the drugs on the tablets (T) that will be placed in the tablet opening (1.1) Its position will be directly recognized by the system. Here, the electric piston (22) 10 Before starting the movement, if necessary, perform a zeroing operation at the reference point (R). This will also need to be done. If the medication is to be used for the first time, the relevant (R) will be selected from the digital screen. The tablet entry (1.1) reset procedure is performed and the electric piston (22) removes the drug. The process begins from the top and leftmost corner. The medication removal process continues until it is reset again. The process continues sequentially until the process is complete. For example; 5 drugs were removed, 20 drugs were removed, 15 drugs were removed. a tablet containing medicine (T) is removed from the tablet port (1.1) and a different tablet (T) is inserted in its place. If it needs to be installed, the tablet that will be newly installed must first pass through the barcode and QR reader (5) It is read and then the reset operation of the relevant tablet input (1.1) is performed. Thus, The drug extraction process begins with the first column and row sequence. All the drugs to be used... After the tablets (T) are inserted into the tablet inputs (1.1), the digital screen (3) 20 The times when medications will be removed and served are set. These times are triggered by an alarm. It is integrated into the system. So, when it's time to take the medicine, for example, at 12:00 noon... The buzzer on the alarm system starts beeping and alerts the patient. Here, the patient receives digital assistance. by scanning your finger on the (3) fingerprint reader on the screen or by pressing the corresponding button The drug transfer process will be carried out. Here, whichever drug will be transferred, 25 electric piston (22) via motor drivers (8) tablet (1.1) in the tablet inlet (T) It goes to its location and the drug removal process is carried out. If, the buzzer in the alarm system... If it doesn't beep, the system will give a warning even if the patient scans their finger or presses the relevant button, and No drug transfer will occur. The system that is the subject of the invention will be personalized. The patient will provide their own fingerprint information, blood All information such as blood group, blood values etc. is displayed on the digital screen (1) on the main body. (3) will enter. Therefore, any person other than the patient can enter by having their fingerprint scanned. This will not allow access to the system. Healthcare personnel other than patients will also have their own private information. By scanning the defined QR code, users will be able to log into the system and access the patient's medication. your condition, blood type, known and recorded allergies, and the latest medications you are taking. They will be able to view the pickup times. Thus, healthcare teams can access information about the patient within 5 hours. They can make the diagnosis instantly, as if they knew it long beforehand, and start the treatment process. It will be able to start. The alarm mechanism in the system described in the invention works as follows: medication time. When it arrives, an audible warning is given from the buzzer. If, within 15 minutes, 10 items belonging to the patient are not available... If the fingerprint is not scanned or entry is not made via the button, the system... The mobile application will be connected via the Wi-Fi module associated with the Arduino (7) and the patient A message will be sent to the patient's relatives. This message will state that the patient urgently needs to take their medication. It is relevant. If this time limit is exceeded even further, for example, within 60 minutes. If medication cannot be obtained from the system, a signal is sent to the base stations, sending a message to 112. The medication will be sent. Then, healthcare personnel will go to the relevant home for the patient to receive the medication. will be provided. If the patient and their family member go outside together, the medication will be withheld during the time the alarm sounds. Since it will not be possible to obtain the medicine from the box, message 20 will be sent to the patient's relative. When the message is sent, the "My patient is near and safe" icon can be pressed on the mobile application. And the alarm on the medicine box left at home can be deactivated. Regarding the patient... Information can be changed or updated via the mobile application through healthcare personnel. Information can be added, or alternatively, our system can offer a new mobile application instead. By integrating it into the e-nabız mobile application, a suitable environment for remote communication is created. 25 It can be created. For example, healthcare personnel can create QR codes from barcode and QR readers (5) By scanning the scan, users will be able to directly view the patient's information from the e-health system.
Claims
11 REQUESTS 1- The invention describes a device that enables the automatic dispensing and administration of medication from tablets. It is a device equipped with an alarm system; its features include: - It has a flip-open top cover (2) and at least 5 to allow the entry of tablets (T). invoices that enable the fixing of tablets (T) with at least four tablet inputs (1.1) main body (1) containing (1.2), - located at an angle to the ground on the top cover (2) and on the medicine packages Barcode and QR scanners scan barcodes or QR codes that represent medication. reader (5), 10 - located at an angle to the ground on the top cover (2) and touchable or Digital screen (3) that provides and displays data input using keys (4), - According to the information from the barcode and QR reader (5), the motors in the system zeroing its position relative to the reference points of the tablet beds (23) and Commands (8) are automatically sent to the motor drivers according to the time when the patient will take medication. giving arduino (7), - Tablet bed (23) which enables the placement and fixation of tablets (T), - Tablets fixed to the tablet bed (23) - medicines on the tablets (T) electric motor that enables them to escape by applying pressure back and forth (Z-axis). piston (22), 20 - X-axis motor (14) which provides the x-axis movement of the electric piston (22), Main gear (15) and rack gear (16), Y-axis which provides movement in the y-axis motor (17), worm screw (19) and car (20), - The electric piston (22) moves in a coordinated manner along both the x and y axes. For this purpose, the X-axis motor (14) and the Y-axis motor (17) are connected to each other 25 relating arm hair (13), - smoothing the rapid movement of the drug released from the tablet (T) and delivering it to the hole (24.2) Drug transfer box (24) containing guiding curve (24.1), - drug delivery from the drug receipt (25), - 30 that provides the patient with an audible alert according to when the patient needs to take their medication. It has a buzzer. 12 2. That the medications mentioned in Request 1 be automatically dispensed from the tablet. It is a device equipped with an alarm system that will provide electrical protection to the system. It is characterized by having a power supply (6) and an additional battery that provides power supply. It is done. 3- That the medications mentioned in Request 1 be automatically dispensed from the tablet. It is a device equipped with an alarm system that will provide protection; its feature is that it opens with a hinge. It is characterized by having a closing top lid (2). 4- The automatic dispensing and administration of the medications mentioned in Request 1 from the tablet. 10 It is a device that has an alarm system to provide; its feature is the main body (1) It is characterized by having a fan (10) that keeps the temperature inside at an optimum level. It is done. 5- The automatic dispensing and administration of the medications mentioned in Request 1 from the tablet. 15 It is a device equipped with an alarm system that will provide protection; its feature is the X-axis motor. (14) and to facilitate the movement of the Y-axis motor (17) in the x-axis direction having a lower plate (12) associated with the slide track (11.1) on the slide (11). It is characterized by... 6- The lower plate (12) mentioned in Claim 5 is characterized by being on the slide track (11.1) further by having a protrusion (12.1) that enables it to move with low friction It is the characterization of the situation. 7- The Y-axis motor (17) mentioned in Claim 1 is the one whose feature is; the electric piston (22) Y 25 converting the circular motion from the axis motor (17) into linear motion It is characterized by having a slot (13.1) that provides 8- Automatic dispensing and administration of the medications mentioned in Request 1 from the tablet. It is a device equipped with an alarm system that will provide; its feature is that the system has electronic 30 It has a back cover (26) which serves as a housing for the purpose of checking its parts. It is the characterization of the situation. 13 9- The tablet bed mentioned in Claim 1 is (23), and its characteristic is; - Fixed plate with at least one hole in its corners (23.1), - The spring (23.5) moves back and forth with the pin (23.4) relative to the fixed plate (23.1) movable plate compressed by means of (23.2), 5 movable to be associated with the holes at the corners of the fixed plate (23.1) pointed fasteners (23.3) located at the corners of the plate (23.2), - It has a handle (23.6) which makes it easy to grip the tablet bed (23). 15 25