摘要:
Various embodiments relate to systems and methods for monitoring adherence to a medication regimen through the use of a smart medication container. The container can include an electronic display that presents relevant information, such as dosage and/or medication information, instructions, user information, messages, notifications, and device information (e.g., battery status, network connectivity status). A pair of conductive elements positioned on either side of the container's opening can be configured to continually measure capacitance in order to identify when contents (e.g., pills) leave the container. More than one pair of conductive elements may be used to improve accuracy and reduce the effects of noise. A processor is able to analyze the capacitance data and determine whether medication has been dispensed from the container and, if so, how much medication was dispensed. A computer system can then compare the results to a planned medication regimen to determine a state of compliance.
摘要:
A medicament dispensing device capable of managing the effective use period of a medicament preparation-containing syringe by simply and accurately detecting a period of time after the start of use of the preparation. In a medicament dispensing device (1), when a medicament preparation-containing syringe (11) is replaced, a microprocessor (23) detects the time at which the replacement is performed as the time of the start of use of the preparation, and counts the elapsed time after the use of the preparation has started. Then, the microprocessor (23) notifies the result of the counting by a LCD (10), etc. to the user. Also, the microprocessor (23) detects that a syringe needle for dispensing the preparation has been mounted, and after detecting the mounting of the syringe needle, the microprocessor (23) counts the elapsed time after the start of use of the preparation. In a step S 12, the microprocessor (23) checks whether or not the elapsed time counted by a timer (21) has exceeded a specified time. When an effective use period has expired, the microprocessor (23) issues a message in a step S17 that the effective period of a medicament has expired.
摘要:
Zur sicheren und einfachen Kontrolle der Einnahme von Arzneimittelportionen Ta wird eine Anzeigeeinrichtung für einen Spender für Arzneimittelportionen Ta geschaffen, wobei die Arzneimittelportionen zu regelmäßig wiederkehrenden Referenz-Einnahmezeitpunkten einzunehmen sind und wobei die Anzeigeeinrichtung eine Anzeige 1 sowie eine elektronische Ansteuerung für die Anzeige umfasst, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anzeige ein erstes Visualisierungsmittel 30, 40 zur Darstellung einer ersten Zeitspanne zwischen einem ersten Referenz-Einnahmezeitpunkt und dem aktuellen Zeitpunkt umfasst und sich der erste Referenz-Einnahmezeitpunkt dadurch auszeichnet, dass die Arzneimittelportion bis zu dem ersten Referenz-Einnahmezeitpunkt nicht genommen worden ist.
摘要:
The present invention provides a medication dispenser enabling the controlled sequential delivery of a regimen of pills on an as-needed basis with a predetermined prescribed minimum time interval between delivery of each pill, from any flat multiple pill-containing pack of the blister package type having at least one column of pills to be dispensed, said dispenser comprising: a) an access portal sized to receive at least one any such blister pack and to guide said pack to at least one electromechanical blister pack advancing unit which in turn sequentially advances said pack to a stationary depilling station, said station comprising: i. pill detecting means; ii. a blister pack support having at least one pill receiving aperture, sized and positioned to receive pills of different sizes, shapes and spacing in said blister pack array; and, iii. an electromechanical depilling press means positioned, upon activation, to force at least one pill at a time from its respective blister through the backing of said blister via said aperture as said blister pack is advanced through said stationary depilling station within said dispenser.
摘要:
L'invention se situe dans le domaine de la pharmacie et concerne plus particulièrement un dispositif de délivrance et de dispensation de médicaments solides. Le dispositif de dispensation selon l'invention consiste en un boîtier contenant trois plaquettes perforées réunies par un boîtier électronique, à savoir une lame perforée faisant couvercle et venant se bloquer sur une lame de fond et un blister contenant les formes pharmaceutiques à administrer et une plaque de fond ajourée, ces trois lames étant montées rotatives autour d'un axe monté fixe sur la lame de fond, ainsi qu'un ou plusieurs contacteurs électriques fixés sur la lame de fond de telle sorte que lorsque le blister est introduit dans le dispositif, il vient reposer sur le ou les contacteurs et ainsi ferme le circuit. Le dispositif est pourvu d'une alarme sonore et d'alarmes lumineuses se mettant en route chaque jour à la même heure. Utilisation pour l'administration de médicaments pour une période fixée par le médecin.
摘要:
Zur zeitabhängigen Sperrung und Freigabe der Betätigung eines Medienspenders (2) ist eine Steuereinheit (1) mit einem elektrischen Antrieb (30) und einer von diesem betriebenen Betätigungssperre (23) vorgesehen, in welche der Spender (2) auswechselbar eingesetzt werden kann. Ein programmierbarer, elektronischer Speicher (36) bestimmt die Sperr- und die Freigabezeiten, welche über eine Anzeige (40) kenntlich gemacht werden.
摘要:
A dispenser (10) of pills (16) and other medicine comprises a housing (12), a compartment (14) formed within the housing for containing a quantity of pills, and a reservoir (18) formed within the housing for containing either a liquid medicine or a quantity of another liquid such as water to assist in taking the pills. A timer (20) contained within the housing indicates when the medicine should be taken. A straw (30) extends through a cap (34) and into the reservoir to assist in drinking the liquid. The cap is hinged (34b) in such a manner that when it closes it bends the straw so that it forms a seal that prevents leakage of the liquid. The pill compartment can be extended from the housing, and it has a sliding lid (52) that can be closed to prevent the pills from spilling or opened to afford access to the pills. The medicine dispenser has a flattened shape so that it can be carried easily in a pocket or purse.