Smart Dosing Device with Biometric Security and Flow Metering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current substance delivery methods lack control over dosage and do not monitor consumption, posing a need for a secure and customizable dosing device that can quantify and track substance usage.
Innovation Solution
A smart dosing device equipped with flow meters, sensors, and a security module that can identify cartridges, monitor usage, and restrict access, featuring a user interface for secure and controlled substance delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If current delivery methods are used, then users can access substances freely, but dosage control and consumption monitoring are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The dosing device automatically measures and dispenses the correct dosage without requiring user intervention for measurement. The flow meter self-monitors consumption and the system automatically controls the delivery mechanism, eliminating the need for manual dosage calculation and administration while ensuring precise dosage control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates flow meters and sensors that continuously monitor substance delivery and consumption. This feedback is transmitted to the controller, which adjusts the dosing mechanism in real-time to maintain precise dosage control and provides consumption data for tracking and reporting purposes.
2Loss of information
If manual dosage control is used, then device simplicity is maintained, but consumption tracking and monitoring are not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual tracking methods with electronic sensors and digital communication systems. Flow meters and other sensors automatically capture consumption data, which is then transmitted wirelessly to external devices or databases, eliminating the need for manual recording while enabling comprehensive consumption monitoring and analysis.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces intermediate components such as flow meters, sensors, and communication modules that bridge the gap between substance delivery and data collection. These intermediaries automatically measure and report consumption information without requiring direct user intervention, enabling passive yet accurate tracking of substance usage.
3Reliability
If security features are added to restrict access, then authorized use is ensured, but device operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication by capturing biometric data (fingerprint, facial photograph) and comparing it against stored reference data before allowing dosing to occur. This preliminary security check ensures that only authorized individuals can access the device and receive dosing, while the automated nature of the verification process minimizes the time and effort required for access.
Data Source
AI summary
A smart dosing device includes: a supply pathway having a compartment that is able to house multiple discrete doses of a substance; at least one sensor that captures identifying information related to the substance; a wireless communication module; and at least one security feature that restricts use of the smart dosing device. A method of providing a measured dose using a smart dosing device includes: retrieving a discrete dose from a storage cavity of the smart dosing device; and providing the discrete dose via an outlet port of the device. A smart dosing system includes: a smart dosing device having a unique identifier, the smart dosing device including a cartridge housing multiple discrete doses of a substance, the cartridge having a unique cartridge identifier; and a server including a central database that stores usage information related to the smart dosing device including the unique identifier and the unique cartridge identifier.