Biometric Handheld Oral Medication Dispenser for Accurate Dosing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medication dispensing devices are cumbersome, confusing, and prone to errors, leading to potential health risks, and existing oral medication delivery methods are inconvenient and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A biometrically controlled handheld medication dispensing device with a cartridge carrier, keyed connector, and activator mechanism that ensures secure, precise, and user-friendly medication administration through biometric authentication and a rotatable cartridge carrier.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing dispensing devices are used, then medication can be dispensed, but the devices are cumbersome and confusing with complicated操作步骤
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into distinct functional modules: a biometric authentication module (fingerprint sensor) and a medication dispensing module (cartridge carrier with rotatable carrier). This segmentation allows each module to perform its function independently, simplifying the overall operation while maintaining security and functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The biometric authentication system automatically verifies user identity without manual intervention. The system self-activates the cartridge carrier rotation and medication dispensing based on authentication results, eliminating the need for users to navigate complex menus or perform multiple manual steps.
2Reliability
If existing dispensing devices are used, then medication can be dispensed, but mistakes may occur like grabbing the wrong medication or dispensing incorrect dosage
Solution Approach 1:
The biometric authentication system provides feedback by verifying user identity before allowing dispensing. The system only activates the cartridge carrier and dispenses medication when authentication is successful, preventing unauthorized or erroneous dispensing. This feedback mechanism ensures that only authenticated users can access their prescribed medications.
Solution Approach 2:
The biometric authentication system acts as an intermediary between the user and the medication dispensing mechanism. It mediates the dispensing process by requiring authentication before activating the cartridge carrier, thereby preventing direct access and potential errors without adding significant complexity to the overall system.
3Productivity
If tablets or syrups are used for medication delivery, then oral medication can be administered, but it takes time for efficacy due to digestive functions and is inconvenient to carry
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the physical state and delivery method of medication from traditional tablets/syrups to an alternative formulation that can be dispensed by the device. This parameter change enables faster efficacy while maintaining portability and ease of use through the handheld device design with cartridge carrier.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a biometrically controlled handheld medication dispensing device. The device includes a housing containing a cartridge carrier, designed with a specific connector to align with a medication cartridge. Notably, the device also includes a biometric authentication component that works in conjunction with an activator mechanism. When operated and upon user authentication, the activator mechanism causes the cartridge carrier to move the medication cartridge between a stored position and a dispensing position, where it can be compressed to safely and efficiently dispense medication to a user.