Biometric Medication Dispenser Control for Accurate Dose Timing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medication dispensing devices are cumbersome, confusing, and prone to errors, posing potential health risks due to incorrect medication administration.
Innovation Solution
A patient system and method that interfaces with and controls a medication dispensing device using wireless communication and biometric authentication, ensuring accurate and safe dispensing by integrating a medication dispensing device with a mobile app for user authentication and dose scheduling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing medication dispensing devices are used, then medication can be dispensed, but the devices are cumbersome and confusing with complicated manual steps
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automated medication dispensing where the device itself manages the dispensing process based on pre-configured dose schedules stored in its memory. The device automatically identifies when a dose should be dispensed, activates the appropriate mechanism, and tracks administration, eliminating the need for patients to manually operate complex mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with electronic control systems. A processor executes stored instructions to control the dispensing mechanism, while wireless communication transmits dosage information and authentication data, substituting physical manual steps with automated electronic processes.
2Reliability
If existing medication dispensing devices are used, then medication can be dispensed, but mistakes may occur like grabbing the wrong medication or dispensing an incorrect dosage
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates multiple feedback mechanisms: authentication verification confirms the patient's identity before dispensing, dose schedule verification ensures the correct medication and dosage are dispensed at the appropriate time, and wireless communication provides real-time data exchange to verify and log each dispensing event, creating a closed-loop safety system.
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs preliminary actions by pre-storing authentication information and dose schedules in its memory before dispensing occurs. The system pre-configure dosing parameters, pre-verify patient identity through authentication, and pre-check the dose schedule to ensure correctness before the actual dispensing action takes place.
3Ease of operation
If manual patient control is used, then patients can operate the device, but it creates potential for errors and health implications
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automated medication dispensing where the device itself manages the dispensing process based on pre-configured dose schedules stored in its memory. The device automatically identifies when a dose should be dispensed, activates the appropriate mechanism, and tracks administration, eliminating the need for patients to manually operate complex mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with electronic control systems. A processor executes stored instructions to control the dispensing mechanism, while wireless communication transmits dosage information and authentication data, substituting physical manual steps with automated electronic processes.
4Reliability
If wireless control and biometric authentication are implemented, then safety and accuracy are enhanced, but the system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system integrates multiple functions into a unified platform: biometric authentication verifies patient identity, wireless communication enables data exchange with external devices, memory stores authentication credentials and dose schedules, and the processor coordinates all operations. This multi-functional integration manages complexity through consolidation rather than separate systems.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a patient system and method for interfacing with and controlling an oral medication dispensing device. The system registers the dispensing device to a particular patient and records biometric data regarding the patient. Upon verifying a dose schedule and biometric authentication of the patient, the system authorizes use of the medication dispensing device and causes an activator mechanism to activate. In doing so, an activator mechanism within the dispensing device moves a medication cartridge between a stored position and a dispensing position, where it can be compressed to safely and efficiently dispense medication to the patient.