TWI843627B - This invention discloses a drug identification system - Google Patents

Abstract

This invention discloses a drug identification system, the structure of which includes a syringe platform equipped with roller structures and a motor component. This motor component drives the roller structures to allow the syringe to roll stably. The system also includes a camera for capturing images of the syringe and pills. The identification module performs image recognition by using syringe labels and pill labels, and the identification results are displayed by the display element. At the same time, the mobile power supply provides power to the entire system, and the fixed module can fix the system in a specific position. In addition, the wireless communication module can send identification results to the computer device for further management and operation. For pill management, a pill identification platform is introduced. The second motor component drives the rotating platform to rotate the pills, thereby providing more comprehensive image information for identification. Finally, the system includes a linkage structure that can drive the roller structure and the rotating platform in a linked manner, providing more diversified management methods. Through this system, it is possible to accurately manage and control the syringe and pills.

Description

A drug identification system

The present invention relates to a drug identification system, which mainly uses image recognition technology as a tool and is based on a rolling and rotating structure to convert the image information of injections and tablets into specific identification information. The system uses two different driving structures, using a motor element to make the injection roll on the roller structure and driving the rotating platform to make the tablet rotate, thereby providing more comprehensive image information.

In the past medication management methods, we often encountered the problem of how to accurately identify and manage injections and tablets. Generally speaking, nurses or pharmacists need to manually check and identify each injection and tablet, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also prone to errors, especially during busy times or when human resources are limited.

To solve this problem, some systems use barcode scanning technology for drug management. This method requires a barcode to be attached to each injection and tablet, and then the barcode is scanned to identify the drug. However, this method also has its disadvantages, such as the need to attach a barcode to each drug, which increases the drug processing time; and if the barcode is attached incorrectly or damaged, the drug cannot be correctly identified.

Another common way to manage medication is to use RFID technology. This method embeds or attaches an RFID tag to the medication, and then reads the medication information through an RFID reader. This method can provide real-time medication management, but the cost of RFID tags is relatively high, and special equipment is required to read and write RFID tags.

Furthermore, current drug management systems can usually only identify one form of drug, such as injections or tablets, and it is difficult to handle multiple forms of drugs. In addition, most of these systems cannot provide comprehensive image information, such as all label information of injections or all shape information of tablets, which affects the accuracy of drug identification.

In summary, although some progress has been made in the past, there are still many challenges and problems in the identification and management of drugs. The present invention aims to solve these problems and provide a more accurate and effective drug identification system.

Regarding the literature on drug identification, there are several patents as follows:

China CN110337311B discloses a dose detection system for use in conjunction with a drug delivery device. In one aspect, the system includes a module that is keyed to the device and includes a sensor that is operable to detect the relative angular position of a sensed element attached to the drug delivery device. The system determines the type of drug contained by the device and or the type of device based on the detected angular position of the sensed element. In another aspect, the dose detection system is used in conjunction with a drug delivery device that includes a dose setting member that rotates relative to an actuator during dose delivery. The dose detection system includes a sensor and is operable to detect the relative angular position of a sensed element attached to a dose setting member during dose delivery and determine the amount of the delivered dose.

Japanese JP7238942B2 discloses a method for using a computer to identify drugs. It includes the following steps: 1) obtaining images of the drug to be identified displayed above and below the placement area; 2) extracting the area occupied by the drug from the image; 3) extracting the imprint and/or print in the area; 4) performing a drug search based on the extracted imprint and/or print; 5) displaying the image information above and below the drug to be identified, as well as the drug image information and candidate drug information obtained through the drug search on at least one screen. The software executes these steps through a computer. Its features are: the drugs to be identified include capsules in the placement area and tablets outside the placement area; in the step of obtaining the upper and lower images of the drugs to be identified, the images of the drugs to be identified are obtained by taking images from the upper and lower parts, and the drug area extracted from the image taken from the upper part and the drug area extracted from the image taken from the lower part are matched. In addition, the software also has other features, such as printing the identification results, comparing with the drug information recorded in the learning database, and displaying the selected drug candidate results.

Taiwan I782287 discloses a drug delivery and photography device comprising a housing, a drug placement layer, a first photography module, a second photography module, a single-board computer and an output unit. The drug placement layer, the first photography module and the second photography module are disposed in the housing. The drug placement layer has an upper surface and a lower surface. The first photography module faces the upper surface. The second photography module faces the lower surface. When at least one drug is placed on the drug placement layer, the first photography module photographs the at least one drug to generate a first image, and the second photography module photographs the at least one drug to generate a second image. The drug identification device receives the first image and the second image, and inputs the first image and the second image into a machine learning model to determine an identification result of the at least one drug.

However, the dosage detection system disclosed in Chinese patent CN110337311B, when used in conjunction with a drug delivery device, uses a sensor to detect the angular position associated with the drug delivery device to determine the type of drug and device. However, this system focuses on the angle detection of the sensor, and does not address the drug identification problem through image recognition, nor does it discuss the collection of comprehensive image information for injections and tablets; among them, the drug identification method disclosed in Japanese patent JP7238942B2 uses a computer to analyze and compare the upper and lower images of the drug. This method uses a computer to analyze the image of the drug to be identified and compare it with the drug information in the database. However, the patent mainly The emphasis is on identifying the engraving and printing parts of the medicine, and does not involve more comprehensive image information. In addition, the medicine delivery and photography device disclosed in Taiwan Patent I782287 is equipped with two upper and lower photography modules to shoot the medicine placed on the medicine layer, and input the image information into the machine learning model to determine the identification result of the medicine. Although the above technologies have contributed to the field of drug identification, they have not solved how to provide a system that can accurately manage and control injections and tablets. .

In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a drug identification system that uses image recognition technology to improve the accuracy and efficiency of drug identification.

Therefore, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide a drug identification system that utilizes a roller structure and a motor element to allow the injection to roll stably, thereby improving the errors that may occur in the traditional identification process.

Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a drug identification system that uses image recognition technology to capture images of injections and tablets through a camera to improve the accuracy of identification.

Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a drug identification system that transmits the identification results to a computer device through a wireless communication module to facilitate subsequent management and operation.

Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a drug identification system for the management of drug tablets. Through a rotating platform and a motor element, the drug tablets can be rotated to provide more comprehensive image information for identification.

Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a drug identification system, which is designed with a linkage structure that can link and drive the roller structure and the rotating platform to provide a more diversified management method.

Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a drug identification system that uses a mobile power source to supply power to the entire system, so that the system can operate normally anywhere.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a drug identification system that can be fixed at a specific location to prevent unnecessary errors during operation.

To achieve the above purpose, the main technical means used in the present invention are realized by adopting the following technical solutions. The present invention is a drug identification system, which includes: an injection platform, the injection platform includes at least two roller structures and a first motor element, the roller structures are driven by the first motor element, and are arranged on the injection platform to drive a syringe to roll steadily on the injection platform, and a lens arranged above the injection platform dynamically captures and identifies the characteristics of an injection label on the injection; an identification module, the identification module identifies the injection label or the appearance of the injection captured by the lens; a display element, the display element is used to display the relevant information captured by the lens.

The purpose of this invention and the solution to its technical problems can be further achieved by adopting the following technical measures.

The aforementioned system further comprises a tablet identification platform, which comprises a rotating platform and a second motor element. The rotating platform is driven by the second motor element to rotate and displace a tablet, and the lens dynamically captures the appearance of the tablet or a tablet label on the tablet package.

The aforementioned system further comprises a linkage structure, which connects a tablet identification platform and the first motor element, and is used for transmitting its driving force to the rotating platform when the first motor element is in operation, so that the rotating platform rotates and displaces a tablet.

The aforementioned system, wherein the surfaces of the roller structures are high friction structures.

The aforementioned system further includes a mobile power source, which is connected to the injection platform, the identification module, the display element, etc., and can provide stable and long-term power supply for these medical devices.

The aforementioned system further comprises a fixing module connected to the bottom of the system to provide a stable support to prevent the system from shaking and falling to the ground.

The aforementioned system further comprises a wireless communication module, which is connected to the identification module of the system so as to be able to transmit data and maintain the accuracy of the data when moving to any location.

The aforementioned system further comprises a computer device that assists in ward recording.

Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following benefits: (1) The roller structure and motor element are used to make the injection roll steadily, improving the errors that may occur in the traditional identification process; (2) The rotating platform and motor element are used to make the tablets rotate, providing more comprehensive image information for identification; (3) The mobile power supply is used to supply power to the entire system, so that the system can operate normally anywhere; (4) The injection and tablet are ensured to roll steadily on the platform, and the upper lens is used to dynamically capture the characteristics of their labels. This system greatly reduces the time for capturing images and the time for obtaining drug barcodes for archiving.

10: Injection platform

11: Roller structure

12: First motor component

13: Injection

14: Lens

15: Injection label

16: Identification module

17: Display component

18: Tablet identification platform

19: Rotating platform

20: Second motor component

21: Tablets

22: Tablet label

23: Linkage structure

24: Mobile power supply

25: Fixed module

26: Wireless communication module

27:Computer equipment

[Figure 1] is the first schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[Figure 2] is the second schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[Figure 3] is the first schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[Figure 4] is the second schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[Figure 5] is a schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the present invention.

In order to make the purpose, features and effects of the present invention more clearly understood, the following specifically lists the preferred implementation forms of the present invention:

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a first embodiment of a drug identification system of the present invention is shown; please refer to the schematic diagram of FIG. 1, the system comprises an injection platform (10), the injection platform (10) comprises at least two roller structures (11) and a first motor element (12). The surface of the roller structure (11) is a high friction structure, driven by the first motor element (12), and arranged on the injection platform (10), and can drive a syringe (13) to roll steadily on the injection platform (10).

Specifically, the injection platform (10) is the main part of the system and is used to place and stabilize the injection (13). It comprises at least two roller structures (11) and a first motor element (12). The first motor element (12) drives the roller structure (11) to enable the injection to roll on the platform. The roller structures (11) are connected to the first motor element (12). When driven, the injection (13) can roll steadily on the injection platform (10). The first motor element (12) is a power element used to drive the roller structure (11) to enable the injection (13) to roll on the injection platform (10) as shown in FIG. 2. Moreover, the injection (13) is a drug to be identified. It rolls on the injection platform (10), and the characteristics of its injection label (15) are captured by the lens (14).

As shown in Figure 1, a lens (14) is disposed above the injection platform (10), and the lens (14) identifies the characteristics of an injection label (15) on the injection (13) by dynamic capture. The lens (14) is the image capture unit of the system, responsible for capturing the image of the drug and transmitting the image information to the identification module (16).

Generally speaking, the lens (14) is an image capturing element used to dynamically capture the characteristics of the injection label (15) on the injection (13); the injection label (15) is a label attached to the injection (13) and contains drug-related information, and its characteristics are captured by the lens (14).

In FIG. 1 , an identification module (16) can be seen. The identification module (16) identifies the appearance of the injection label (15) or the injection (13) captured by the lens (14). The identification module (16) is also connected to a wireless communication module (26) so that data can be transmitted and the accuracy of the data can be maintained when moving to any location.

Specifically, the identification module (16) is a processing module that identifies the appearance of the injection label (15) or the injection (13) captured by the lens (14); the identification module (16) is a communication module that can transmit data while moving and maintain the accuracy of the data.

Finally, the system includes a display element (17). The display element (17) shown in FIG. 1 is used to display the relevant information captured by the lens (14). The display element (17) provides the user with the opportunity to view and confirm the identification results.

Specifically, the display element (17) is a display module used to display relevant information captured by the lens (14).

Preferably, the system further comprises a mobile power source (24), which is connected to the injection platform (10), the identification module (16), the display element (17), etc., and can provide a stable and long-term power supply for these medical devices in addition to being fixedly electrically connected to a fixed power socket; a fixed module (25) can also be added, which is connected to the bottom of the system to provide a stable support to ensure that the system will not shake and fall to the ground; in addition, the system further comprises a computer device (27), which assists in ward records for subsequent management and operation.

The first embodiment, when combined with a mobile power source (24) and a fixed module (25), can be connected to a cart containing emergency medical supplies and drugs for convenient use in a ward or other places. This system can help improve medical efficiency and safety and avoid incorrect medication or allergic reactions. It is particularly suitable for identifying injections because the packaging and appearance of injections are often similar.

Please refer to Figures 3 and 4 again, which are the second implementation form of a drug identification system of the present invention; the main difference between the second implementation form and the first implementation form is that a tablet identification platform (18) is added to increase the recognition capability of the tablet (21).

First, the second embodiment, the injection platform (10) included in FIG. 3 is equipped with a roller structure (11) and a first motor element (12). The roller structure (11) is driven by the first motor element (12), so that the injection (13) can roll steadily on the injection platform (10). The lens (14) is arranged above the injection platform (10) and identifies the characteristics of the injection label (15) on the injection (13) by dynamic capture (as shown in FIG. 2). The above description is the same as the first embodiment and will not be repeated.

In addition, the system is also equipped with an identification module (16), which identifies the appearance of the injection label (15) or the injection (13) captured by the lens (14). The related information after identification is presented by the display element (17). The above description is the same as the first embodiment and will not be repeated here.

In the second implementation method, Figures 3 and 4, this implementation further includes a tablet identification platform (18). The tablet identification platform (18) includes a rotating platform (19) and a second motor element (20). The second motor element (20) drives the rotating platform (19) so that the tablet (21) can rotate and move, and at the same time, the lens (14) dynamically captures the appearance of the tablet (21) or the tablet label (22) on the tablet (21) package.

Specifically, the tablet identification platform (18) mainly includes a rotating platform (19) and a second motor element (20). The second motor element (20) is a driving device that drives the rotating platform (19) to perform a rotational movement. This design allows the tablet (21) to perform a rotational displacement on the rotating platform (19), thereby increasing the camera lens (14)'s ability to capture the tablet (21) in all directions. During the movement of the rotating platform (19), the camera lens (14) will dynamically capture the appearance characteristics of the tablet (21) and the tablet label (22) on the tablet (21) package. This information is transmitted to the identification module (16), which performs data analysis and processing. Through the above configuration, the tablet identification platform (18) can accurately capture and identify the relevant information of the tablet (21), and enable the information to be quickly and accurately transmitted to the identification module (16). Therefore, this design improves the efficiency and accuracy of the drug identification system, and helps medical staff to perform more accurate drug management; in particular, the tablet (21) is a form of medicine, and they are objects that need to be identified and classified in this system. Before identification, the tablet (21) will be placed on the rotating platform (19). Driven by the second motor element (20), the rotating platform (19) can rotate the tablet (21), so that the lens (14) can dynamically capture the appearance of the tablet (21) from different angles, thereby improving the accuracy of recognition. In addition, the tablet label (22) is an information label attached to the tablet (21) or the packaging of the tablet (21), which often contains important information such as the name of the drug, dosage, manufacturer, expiration date, etc. In this system, the lens (14) will also dynamically capture the characteristics of the tablet label (22), and the recognition module (16) will analyze and recognize it.

Preferably, the surface of the roller structure (11) is a high friction structure (claim 4), which increases the rolling stability of the injection (13) on the injection platform (10); it may include a mobile power source (24), which is connected to the second motor element (20), etc., and can provide a stable and long-term power supply for these medical devices in addition to being fixedly electrically connected to a fixed power socket.

Please refer to FIG. 5 again, which shows the third embodiment of a drug identification system of the present invention. The main difference between the third embodiment and the second embodiment is that a linkage structure (23) is added and the second motor element (20) is removed.

First, the third embodiment, the injection platform (10) included in FIG. 3 is equipped with a roller structure (11) and a first motor element (12). The roller structure (11) is driven by the first motor element (12), so that the injection (13) can roll steadily on the injection platform (10). The lens (14) is arranged above the injection platform (10) and dynamically captures and identifies the characteristics of the injection label (15) on the injection (13) (as shown in FIG. 2). The above description is the same as the first embodiment and will not be repeated.

In addition, the system is also equipped with an identification module (16), which identifies the appearance of the injection label (15) or the injection (13) captured by the lens (14). The related information after identification is presented by the display element (17). The above description is the same as the first embodiment and will not be repeated here.

In the third embodiment and FIG. 5 , this embodiment further includes a linkage structure (23) which connects the tablet identification platform (18) and the first motor element (12). When the first motor element (12) is in operation, the linkage structure (23) transmits its driving force to the rotating platform (19), so that the tablet (21) can be rotated and displaced, and at the same time, the lens (14) dynamically captures the appearance of the tablet (21) or the tablet label (22) on the tablet (21) package.

Specifically, the linkage structure (23) is a mechanical device that connects the tablet identification platform (18) and the first motor element (12). When the first motor element (12) operates, the linkage structure (23) transmits its driving force to the rotating platform (19). This means that only the power of the first motor element (12) is required to make the tablet (21) rotate on the rotating platform (19). This design makes the system operate more smoothly and improves work efficiency.

Therefore, the efficacy of this invention is different from that of a drug identification system. This is truly the first of its kind among drug identification systems and meets the patent requirements for inventions. Therefore, an application is filed in accordance with the law.

However, it is necessary to reiterate that the above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention. Any equivalent changes made by applying the present invention specification, patent application scope or drawings still fall within the technical scope protected by the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the definition of the attached patent application scope.

10: Injection platform

11: Roller structure

12: First motor component

13: Injection

14: Lens

15: Injection label

16: Identification module

17: Display component

24: Mobile power supply

25: Fixed module

26: Wireless communication module

27:Computer equipment

Claims (8)

A drug identification system comprises: an injection platform, the injection platform comprises at least two roller structures and a first motor element, the roller structures are driven by the first motor element, and are arranged on the injection platform to drive a syringe to roll steadily on the injection platform, and a lens arranged above the injection platform dynamically captures and identifies the characteristics of an injection label on the injection; an identification module, the identification module identifies the injection label or the appearance of the injection captured by the lens; a display element, the display element is used to display the relevant information captured by the lens. The system as described in claim 1 further comprises a tablet identification platform, which comprises a rotating platform and a second motor element. The rotating platform is driven by the second motor element to rotate and displace a tablet, and the lens dynamically captures the appearance of the tablet or a tablet label on the tablet package. The system as described in claim 1, wherein the system further comprises a linkage structure, the linkage structure connecting a tablet identification platform and the first motor element, and when the first motor element is in operation, the linkage structure transmits its driving force to a rotating platform, so that the rotating platform rotates and displaces a tablet. A system as described in claim 1, wherein the surfaces of the roller structures are high friction structures. The system as described in claim 1 further comprises a mobile power source, which is connected to the injection platform, the identification module, the display element, etc., and can provide a stable and long-term power supply for these medical devices. The system as described in claim 1 further comprises a fixing module connected to the bottom of the system to provide stable support to prevent the system from shaking and falling to the ground. The system as described in claim 1 further comprises a wireless communication module connected to the identification module of the system so as to enable data transmission and maintain the accuracy of the data when moving to any location. The system as described in claim 1 further comprises a computer device that assists in ward record keeping.