Augmented Reality Drug Bottle Labeling System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional prescription drug bottles have limited and difficult-to-read information, which can be lost or contain errors, necessitating improved communication of drug information to patients.
Innovation Solution
An augmented reality system is implemented, using a user device to detect prescription pill bottles and provide additional information, such as drug name, quantity, and interaction data, through a benefit manager device, allowing for enhanced patient education and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional printed labels are used on prescription drug bottles, then the device complexity is low and manufacturing is simple, but the information is hard to read, can be lost, and may contain errors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an augmented reality system as an intermediary between the drug bottle and the patient. The system includes a camera to capture the bottle, a processor to recognize the bottle and retrieve information, and a display to show augmented reality overlays with accurate drug information. This intermediary system eliminates reading errors from printed labels while providing reliable, error-free information display.
2Loss of information
If more information is printed on the label, then the quantity of information increases, but the information becomes harder to read and the label space is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional printed labels to three-dimensional augmented reality displays. The system captures the drug bottle with a camera, processes the image to identify the bottle, retrieves comprehensive drug information from a database, and displays it as floating augmented reality elements around the bottle. This dimensional change provides unlimited information space while maintaining ease of access through intuitive visual presentation.
3Ease of operation
If the label information is made larger and more visible, then the ease of reading improves, but the label space is consumed and more information cannot be displayed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested information structure where the augmented reality system contains multiple levels of drug information. The primary display shows key information in large, readable text, while additional detailed information is nested within expandable sections or adjacent display elements. This nesting allows comprehensive information presentation while maintaining excellent readability of critical data through hierarchical organization.
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AI summary
A system includes one or more processors coupled to a camera and a display. The processor(s) identify a unique identifier on a label of a prescription pill bottle or container using images generated by the camera, and request additional data from a pharmacy benefit manager using the identifier. The system includes an augmented reality subsystem that directs the display to present the additional data from the benefit manager in an augmented reality foreground image displayed over the camera images, directs the display to present interactive portion(s) in the augmented reality foreground image, and, responsive to detecting a user selection, implements an action that includes transmitting a request to refill a prescription drug, calling a doctor, and/or directing the display to present drug interaction information.