Multi-Dispenser Intake Monitoring for Total Nicotine Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems fail to accurately track the intake of nicotine across various forms of delivery methods, such as patches, chewing gum, and sprays, leading to a high risk of users exceeding predetermined nicotine consumption limits.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising multiple dispensers equipped with sensors that detect handling actions, transmitting data to a central monitoring device, such as a smartphone, which calculates and displays the total nicotine intake, providing visual and acoustic warnings when limits are reached.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple dispensers for different substance forms are used, then the versatility of substance delivery is improved, but the complexity of tracking total intake worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate tracking systems into a single unified monitoring device that aggregates data from various dispenser types (patches, sprays, chewing gum). The central monitoring device receives and consolidates intake information from all dispensers, providing a comprehensive total intake calculation in one place.
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring device is designed with universal functionality to handle multiple substance delivery forms simultaneously. It can process data from different dispenser types using various application forms (topical, oral, inhalation) through a single interface, making the system adaptable to diverse substance administration methods.
2Device complexity
If manual tracking of substance intake is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the reliability of intake monitoring worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates automatic feedback mechanisms where dispensers communicate usage data directly to the monitoring device. Sensors detect dispensing events and automatically transmit this information to the central system, which then updates the total intake calculation and provides real-time feedback to the user, eliminating manual tracking errors.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical tracking methods with electronic sensing and data transmission systems. Sensors in the dispensers automatically detect and record usage events, substituting human manual recording with automated electronic measurement and communication systems.
3Reliability
If real-time monitoring is implemented, then the reliability of limit adherence is improved, but the use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses periodic communication intervals between dispensers and the monitoring device rather than continuous real-time transmission. Data is transmitted at regular intervals or upon significant events, reducing energy consumption while maintaining effective monitoring of substance intake limits.
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring device autonomously calculates total intake and determines whether limits are exceeded without requiring constant external input or processing. The system self-manages data aggregation, calculation, and alert generation, reducing the energy burden of continuous active monitoring.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a system (10) for monitoring the intake of substances, in particular pharmaceutical substances or nicotine. The system (10) has at least two dispensers (20, 40, 60, 80) for dispensing the same substance, wherein the two dispensers (20, 40, 60, 80) are configured to dispense the substance in different application forms. The system (10) further comprises a monitoring device (100) connected to the at least two dispensers (20, 40, 60, 80) by a data connection. The two dispensers (20, 40, 60, 80) are configured to detect any handling associated with the dispensing of the substance and, in response, to send data regarding the dispensing of the substance to the monitoring device (100). The monitoring device (100) is designed to receive data on the dispensing of the substance from the at least two donors (20, 40, 60, 80) and to calculate a total quantity of the dispensed substance.The system (10) is proposed in particular to give users an overview of their nicotine consumption, even if they ingest the nicotine in different ways.