TWM495849U - Electronic medicine kit with medication notification and confirmation - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic medicine kit with medication notification and confirmation is provided. The electronic medicine kit includes a main body, an output unit and a camera unit that are disposed on the main body and a processing unit that is connected to the output unit and the camera unit. The processing unit recognizes a 2 dimensional barcode through the camera unit to derive medicine package data, wherein the medicine package data at least includes a first drug bag data that corresponds to a first time period and a second drug bag data that that corresponds to a second time period. The processing unit outputs a first notification corresponding to the first drug bag data at the first time period, and when the first drug bag data includes a medication confirmation message, the processing unit executes a medication confirmation procedure after outputting the first notification.

Description

Electronic kit with medication reminder and confirmation

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic kit.

In recent years, due to the improvement of quality of life, the rapid development of medical technology and the impact of minority births, the number of senior citizens in China has increased rapidly, and the proportion of the total population has also increased year by year. According to the White Paper on Population Policy approved by the Executive Yuan, China’s elderly population has surpassed 7% in September 1993 and officially entered the Ageing Society. By the end of 2011, the number of elderly people had reached 25.28,249, accounting for 10.89% of the total population. And it is estimated that in 2018, the proportion of people over 65 years old will exceed 14%, reaching the Aged Society defined by the United Nations World Health Organization; in 2027, the proportion of people over 65 years old will exceed 20%, entering In the Super Aged Society, one out of every five people is an elderly person over 65 years old. If the aging rate is seen, the European region is a serious old-age society in the general impression, but the French population is aging. Speed from 7% to 14% has gone through In 115 years, Sweden spent 85 years, the United States also spent 69 years, and Taiwan only has 24 years, and it has entered an aging and aging society. Taiwan's population aging rate is the highest in the world, and this phenomenon will have a considerable impact on social and economic development. How to effectively use the communication technology to reduce this impact is an urgent issue.

For the elderly, the incidence of various diseases has also increased due to the natural decline of bodily functions. According to the results of the Long-term Follow-up Survey of the Physical and Mental Living Status of the Middle-aged and Old People, conducted by the National Health Service in 2007, the proportion of elderly people over the age of 65 who were diagnosed with at least one chronic disease by doctors was 88.71%, and the proportion of the elderly with at least three chronic diseases was 51.25%, showing a significant proportion of chronic diseases in the elderly. Since most chronic diseases require long-term medication to stabilize the disease, it is important to help older people develop proper medication habits and get the right medication at the right time when they are suffering from chronic diseases. problem. In particular, elderly people who live only with their spouse or live alone in their homes often suffer from unstable or even worse conditions due to medication errors or failure to take medication on time. In addition, for older people with more than two chronic diseases, the drugs taken are more complicated, so this problem will be more serious. Therefore, solving the problems of taking medicine at home for the elderly has become an important issue in current home care.

The novel creation provides an electronic kit that can easily manage the medications that the user needs to take, and promptly responds and confirms the medication.

The electronic kit created by the invention comprises a medicine box body, an output unit and an image capturing unit disposed on the medicine box body, and a processing unit coupled to the output unit and the image capturing unit. The processing unit identifies a two-dimensional barcode through the camera unit to obtain a medicine bag data, wherein the medicine bag data includes a first medicine package data and a second medicine package data, and the first medicine package data corresponds to a first time and a first The two drug pack data corresponds to a second time. The processing unit outputs a first notification corresponding to the first drug package data through the output unit at the first time, and when the first drug package data includes a medication confirmation message, the processing unit executes a medication confirmation program after outputting the first notification .

Based on the above, an electronic kit is provided for obtaining the time and information corresponding to each medicine pack in the medicine bag through the two-dimensional barcode, thereby prompting the user to take the medicine and confirming the medicine at an appropriate time.

The above described features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent and understood from the following description.

10‧‧‧Electronic Pill Box

101‧‧‧The upper casing of the cartridge body

102‧‧‧ Lower case of the cartridge body

103‧‧‧The inside of the upper casing of the cartridge body

104‧‧‧ accommodating space of the medicine box body

120‧‧‧Output unit

121‧‧‧Speakers

122‧‧‧Lighting elements

123‧‧‧ physical button

130‧‧‧ camera unit

140‧‧‧Processing unit

310‧‧‧medicine bags

311‧‧‧2D barcode on the bag

320‧‧‧Package

321‧‧‧2D barcode on the pack

410, 420‧‧ ‧ drug pack image

411, 421‧‧‧2D barcodes in the package image

NF1, NF2‧‧‧ Notice

S501~507, S601~S607, S701~S707‧‧‧ steps

1 is a functional block diagram of an electronic kit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B are schematic diagrams showing the appearance of an electronic kit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3A is a schematic view of a medicine bag according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3B is a schematic view showing a drug pack according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4A and FIG. 4B are diagrams showing the image of a drug pack according to an embodiment of the present invention. intention.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the operation of the electronic kit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing a medication confirmation procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing analysis of a drug packet image by a processing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In order to help the elderly to develop good medication habits, it is a common way for family members or seniors to separate the medications according to the time of taking the medicines and take them according to the time of taking the medicine. The development of the kit can be mainly divided into two types: traditional kits and electronic kits. Traditional kits can be placed into one-day or one-week medicines, and the medicines are divided according to the daily medication period to increase users. Convenience. Since the traditional medicine box does not have a reminding function, it is impossible to avoid forgetting to take the medicine and the like, and the electronic medicine box technology assisted by the microprocessor technology starts to develop rapidly. The basic electronic kit function is to use the sound or light vibration to remind the user according to the preset time of the user, and to cultivate the habit of taking the medicine on time.

Although the basic electronic kit can achieve the goal of reminding, the user needs to learn the use interface of the medicine box, so as to set the medication information into the medicine box, thereby increasing the extra operation of the user and not being good at operating the electronic device. For the elderly of the product, it can only be operated by the family, thus increasing the burden on the family.

In order to improve the above problems, a kit with network connection or communication function is gradually realized, and data transmission can be performed through the telephone line and the medical end, and the medical end is received. The medication schedule information transmitted, and use this information to remind patients to take medication. In addition, some scholars at home and abroad have proposed electronic medicine kits that use the Internet to transmit drug information. They can be combined with hospital information systems and provide functions such as drug assistance, medication reminders, medication records and drug cartridge searches. Electronic kit.

The use of network connection or communication function for the transmission of medication information can increase the convenience of use, but for the elderly who have a foreigner or a budgetary restriction, the cost of purchase will be increased, resulting in an increase in the difficulty of promotion. .

On the other hand, from the point of view of drug storage, the most important principle for preserving drugs is to avoid light, moisture, and heat. Because of the stability of various drugs or their characteristics, they are usually produced or packaged. There are special designs. If the drug is easy to absorb deliquescent, it will accelerate the deterioration of the drug by dispensing it in the kit. Therefore, not all drugs are suitable for use in the kit for storage. In general, the existing electronic kit or medication reminder system includes at least one or more of the following problems: (1) The family or the patient needs to manually place or dispense the drug in the kit, resulting in (2) If the seal of the kit is not enough or the drug is hygroscopic, the disassembly in the kit will accelerate the deterioration of the drug; (3) it cannot be used in non-solid forms such as powder; (4) The electronic kit cannot be cleaned, which may lead to contamination or cross-contamination between drugs. (5) The cost of connected electronic kits is high, which is difficult for the general family to afford, and is not conducive to promotion; (6) Most of the connected electronic kits cannot be used. There is no internet connection environment; (7) the operation interface of the electronic kit is complicated, the elderly need to spend time learning; and (8) most of the kits or reminder systems lack the confirmation function after medication and the function after confirmation. Lack of medication protection.

Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, this creation will improve and integrate the existing electronic kits and reminder systems, use 2D barcodes as data storage and identification media, and develop low-cost kits with medication reminding and confirmation functions. To improve the medication environment for the elderly.

1 is a functional block diagram of an electronic kit according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1 , an electronic kit 10 includes a cartridge body (shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B ), an output unit 120 and an imaging unit 130 disposed on the cartridge body, and a process of coupling the output unit 120 and the camera unit 130 . Unit 140. The processing unit 140 identifies the first two-dimensional barcode through the camera unit 130 to obtain the medicine bag data, wherein the medicine bag data includes a plurality of drug package materials corresponding to the plurality of times. For example, the drug package data includes the first drug package data and the second drug package data, the first drug package data corresponding to the first time and the second drug package data corresponding to the second time. The processing unit 140 outputs the first notification NF1 corresponding to the first drug package data through the output unit 120 at the first time, and when the first drug package data includes the medication confirmation message, the processing unit 140 performs the medication after outputting the first notification NF1. Confirm the procedure. The processing unit 140 outputs a second notification corresponding to the second drug package data through the output unit 120 at a second time, and when the first drug package data includes the medication confirmation message, the processing unit executes the medication confirmation program.

Briefly, in the present creation, the processing unit 140 can recognize at least two types of two-dimensional barcodes, that is, two-dimensional barcodes attached to the medicine bag (ie, the first two-dimensional barcodes described above) through the imaging unit 130, and Two bar codes attached to each pack in the bag. The user (ie, the patient who needs to take the drug) scans the two-dimensional barcode on the medicine bag using the scanning function of the camera unit 130 on the electronic kit 10 after taking the medicine from the hospital. The processing unit 140 of the electronic kit 10 can obtain the medicine bag data through the imaging unit 130. The medicine bag data may include basic information of the patient and the medicine package information of each medicine package in the medicine bag. The package information may include a package code, a number of days of administration, and a daily administration period (for example, the first time corresponding to the first package data). Moreover, the processing unit 140 records the medicine bag data in a non-volatile memory (not shown) of the processing unit 140.

When the medication period corresponding to each medicine package (for example, the first time or the second time mentioned above) arrives, the processing unit 140 outputs a notification through the output unit 120 (for example, the first notification NF1 and the second notification NF2 described above). To remind patients to take medication. The notification output by the output unit 120 may include sound, a graphic, a vibrating flash, and/or a pre-recorded reminder voice of the family to arouse the attention of the user (ie, the patient). The above notification may also include precautions for medication taken from the kit information, such as taking it after a meal or not taking it at the same time. This creation is not limited to the above.

FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B are schematic diagrams showing the appearance of an electronic kit according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic kit 10 includes an upper casing 101 and a lower casing 102, and FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate the upper casing 101 and the lower casing 102 of the electronic cartridge 102, respectively, and the upper casing 101 and the lower casing. A schematic view of the opening of the housing 102. Referring first to FIG. 2A, in the present embodiment, the output unit 120 is disposed on the upper casing 101 of the electronic kit 10, and includes a speaker 121, a light-emitting element 122, and a physical button 123. The speaker 121 is used to output an audible, voice reminder light notification. The illuminating element 122 can communicate the notification via a flashing light or a specific blinking pattern. Entity press The key 123 can interact with the user to receive an operation signal of the user, such as stopping the sound or flash of the notification, or notifying the processing unit 140 when the two-dimensional barcode on the medicine bag is to be scanned. In other embodiments of the present invention, the output unit 120 may further include an output component such as a display. The display can also be used to display the operation interface, notifications, or medication information and drug information included in the package information. The display can also be a touch screen, and the touch function of the touch screen can replace the function of the physical button to interact with the user.

Referring to FIG. 2B, after the electronic kit 10 is opened, the user can place the medicine package (or even the medicine bag) in the accommodating space 104 of the electronic medicine box 10. The imaging unit 130 is disposed on the inner side 103 of the upper casing 101 of the electronic cartridge 10. Such an arrangement may facilitate the user to scan the two-dimensional barcode when the electronic kit 10 is opened to place a medicine bag, a medicine pack, or a medication. In addition, when the processing unit 140 has obtained the medicine bag data, and the upper casing 101 and the lower casing 102 of the electronic medicine cartridge 10 are closed, the processing unit 140 can further determine whether the medicine bag body is included in the medicine box body through the image capturing unit 130. When the accommodating space 104 in the electronic kit 10 does not include any medicine package, the processing unit 140 outputs an alert message through the output unit 120 according to the medicine bag data. For example, when the processing unit 140 determines through the medicine bag data that all the medicine packages have been taken, the warning message is used to prompt the user that the medical examination has been needed. If the medicine bag information also includes the time information of the next outpatient service, the warning message may also include the next outpatient time. If the processing unit 140 determines through the medicine bag data that the medicine package has not been taken yet, and there is no medicine bag in the accommodation space 104, the warning message includes that the user has to take the medicine that has not been taken. Put back the empty space of the electronic kit 10 Reminder between 104.

On the other hand, at present, some clinics and hospitals have been able to package the drug into a separate drug pack according to the patient's medication at the time of dispensing, and place the drug pack in the medicine bag. Therefore, in order to reduce the burden of care of the caregiver and the operation burden of the drug user, this creation will break the concept of cutting the traditional household medicine box into multiple tablets, taking one drug each time, and replacing it with the above-mentioned medicine package and medicine bag. Reminder and confirmation. At the clinic and the hospital end, there is no need to change the current mode of drug-supplying, but it is only necessary to print the above-mentioned bag information and drug package data on the medicine bag and the drug bag separately.

FIG. 3A is a schematic view of a medicine bag according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3A, the medicine bag 310 can still record general information such as the patient's name, the dispensing unit, the medication, and the time of returning the medicine, as in a general medicine bag, and then attach the medicine bag information on the medicine bag. The two-dimensional barcode 311 (ie, the first two-dimensional barcode). FIG. 3B is a schematic view showing a drug pack according to an embodiment of the present invention. A two-dimensional barcode (e.g., a two-dimensional barcode 321 on the package 320) of the package data is printed (e.g., attached to the package in the form of a sticker) on the package (e.g., package 320).

How to effectively reach the drug information transmission, so that the electronic medicine box 10 in this creation can be reminded and controlled, is also one of the focus of this creation. Traditional wisdom kits mostly use medication input, RFID card sensing or network transmission to transmit medication information. However, users input medication information will increase the user's additional burden and increase the error rate. Need to carry extra cards and lost cards. Using network transmission requires an internet connection from the patient. In order to reduce the burden on the elderly and realize the transmission of medication information and the control of drugs within the acceptable cost, the two-dimensional barcode with the information of the medicine bag and the information of the medicine package can make the elderly only need to scan the medicine. Bags and kits can achieve the desired function. Table 1 below is an embodiment of the present invention, which can be read by a two-dimensional barcode, and the contents of the medicine bag data and the medicine package data can be included:

Since the storage space of the 2D barcode is limited (for example, about 7000 characters), the 2D barcode planned in this creation will mainly include the basic data of the patient, the basic information of the adjustment site, the total amount of the drug and the medication. The general information is integrated into the medicine bag data and stored in the 2D barcode of the medicine bag. In addition, the name and quantity of the drug to be taken each time, the effective date, the applicable medication time and the method of administration, etc. The drug information is integrated into the drug package data and stored in the 2D barcode of the drug package.

In addition, the package information and the bag data set in this creation mainly have the following considerations and characteristics: (1) Each drug package data has a "patient name" and an independent and non-repeating "drug package serial number". To facilitate the identification and control of the drug pack, to prevent the occurrence of repeated scans of the drug pack or the same drug pack; (2) the "medical time period" (for example, the first drug pack) The corresponding first time) can prevent the elderly from taking the wrong drug pack inadvertently during the medication period; (3) The "pharmaceutical effective date" is recorded in the medicine package data, and the medicine box can be used to provide the medicine expiration warning before taking the medicine; 4) "Drug Code" is expressed by a standard rule (for example, standard health care code), which is convenient for connecting to a server for drug inquiry when the electronic kit 10 has Internet connection capability; (5) Drug package The records in the information include the "name of the drug" and the "quantity of the drug". Therefore, the name and quantity of the drug included in the drug package can still be known when there is no internet in the elderly's home; (6) information on the bag and the package information. Including the date of the administration of the drug With "Drug days and daily medication periods", if the medicine bag is accidentally soiled or damaged in the future, the electronic kit 10 can still carry out the medicine according to the medicine package data obtained through the two-dimensional barcode on the medicine package. Medication reminder.

In this way, the electronic kit 10 can completely control the medicine bag and the medicine package, and can also assist the electronic medicine box 10 to confirm the medication and confirm the medication before and after the medication, so as to increase the safety and quality of medication. As far as points (1) to (6) above are concerned, in addition to the drug information inquiry function mentioned in (4), the electronic kit 10 can completely use the two-dimensional barcode for drug-related information in an environment without internet connection. Delivery and identification. Furthermore, the electronic kit 10 can be used completely in an environment without internet connection. To save the cost of network transmission costs, and to facilitate the use of patients (users) in an environment without Internet connection. In addition, since the drug package data in the two-dimensional barcode of each drug package records the applicable drug use period and the serial number different from other drug packs, the post-medication scan function described in (5) can confirm that the elderly person has Taking the right medicine pack can also prevent the elderly from repeatedly scanning the empty medicine bag. Therefore, for the elderly who are willing to receive treatment, the clear medication reminder and confirmation effect can be achieved.

As can be seen from the pack (e.g., pack 320) shown in Fig. 3B, the pack is generally flat and is packaged in a transparent or translucent material. Such a package is also advantageous for the electronic kit 10 to perform a medication confirmation procedure. In order to execute the medication confirmation program, the processing unit 140 first acquires the drug capsule image through the imaging unit 130. 4A and 4B are schematic diagrams showing the image of a drug pack according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4A shows the drug pack image of the drug in the drug pack, and Figure 4B shows the drug pack image without the drug in the drug pack. It should be noted that the drug pack images 410 and 420 respectively include two-dimensional barcodes 411 and 421, and cover portions of the medicine pack. After the image of the drug package (ie, the drug package images 410, 420) is captured by the camera unit 130, the processing unit 140 can simultaneously identify whether the drug is still in the drug package through the drug package images 410 and 420, and pass through the two-dimensional barcode. 411, 421 obtain the drug package data, and determine whether the current drug package is the correct drug package to be taken by the patient. In the following, the interaction between the electronic kit and the user in the creation and the procedure of the medication confirmation procedure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the operation of the electronic kit according to an embodiment of the present invention for explaining the interaction between the electronic kit and the user. Please refer to Figure 5 And FIG. 1 , firstly, the processing unit 140 can output a notification through the output unit 120 during the corresponding medication period, so that the patient can hold the untaken medicine pack and align the two-dimensional barcode on the medicine package with the two-dimensional barcode to make the processing. The unit 140 can obtain the drug package image through the imaging unit 130, and the drug package image is as shown in FIG. 4A (step S501).

Next, the processing unit 140 analyzes the image of the drug pack, determines whether the two-dimensional barcode is included in the image of the medicine package, and whether the two-dimensional barcode is normally recognized (step S502). If so, the processing unit 140 further acquires the drug package data from the recognized two-dimensional barcode, and determines whether the medication period in the package data matches the current time (ie, the time when the notification is issued) (step S503). When the processing unit 140 cannot correctly recognize the two-dimensional barcode, or the medication period in the medicine package data obtained from the two-dimensional barcode on the medicine package does not match the current time (step S502, No or step S503, No) The processing unit 140 outputs an alert message through the output unit 120 to prompt the patient to re-select the appropriate drug pack for scanning (step S504).

When the processing unit 140 correctly acquires the medicine package data from the two-dimensional barcode, and determines that the medication period in the medicine package data matches the current time (step 503, YES), the processing unit 140 outputs the notification through the output unit 120 to The patient is reminded to take the medicine with peace of mind (step S505). Further, the processing unit 140 further determines whether the medication confirmation information is included in the medicine package data or the medicine bag information (step S506). If the medicine package information or the medicine bag information includes the medication confirmation message, the processing unit 140 further transmits The notification guides the user to perform the medication confirmation program (step S507).

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing a medication confirmation procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 6, first, the processing unit 140 outputs a notification through the output unit 120. The patient is notified to align the empty drug pack with the imaging unit 130 after taking the medicine, so that the processing unit 140 can obtain the medicine packet image through the imaging unit 130 (step S601). Then, the processing unit 140 analyzes the drug pack image again, determines whether the two-dimensional barcode is included in the drug pack image, and can be normally recognized (step S602). If so, the processing unit 140 further obtains the medicine package data from the recognized two-dimensional barcode, and determines whether the medicine package data acquired at this time is correct and whether it is the same as the medicine package data before the taking (step S603). If the determinations in the above steps S602 and S603 are both yes, the processing unit 140 further analyzes the drug pack image to determine whether the drug is still present (step S604). If the drug pack image has no medication (for example, as shown in FIG. 4B), the processing unit 140 outputs a medication confirmation message through the output unit 120 to notify the user that the medication confirmation has been completed, and the processing unit 140 records the current time. Information about medication confirmation.

If the processing unit 140 cannot correctly recognize the two-dimensional barcode, the medication period in the medicine package data obtained from the two-dimensional barcode on the medicine package does not match the current time, or even the processing unit 140 still images from the medicine package. When the medicine is recognized (step S602, NO, step S603, NO or step S504, NO), the processing unit 140 outputs an alert message through the output unit 120, requesting the patient to rescan the medicine packet (step S605). Alternatively, the electronic kit 10 may have a problem in identification or the like, and the patient may also choose to manually end the medication confirmation process by interacting with the physical button 123 (step S506). When the patient chooses to manually end the medication procedure, the processing unit 140 records the relevant information of the medication confirmation procedure (eg, the medication confirmation procedure fails, the user manually terminates, etc.) in the processing unit.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic kit 10 includes a network connection module coupled to the processing unit 140, and has an internet connection capability. In this embodiment, the processing unit 140 of the electronic kit 10 can be connected to the server for the inquiry of the medicine, as mentioned in the above point (4), and the processing unit 140 can also periodically or periodically. The relevant information of the medication confirmation procedure in the above step S507 is returned to the hospital or clinic where the medicine is dispensed, so that the medical staff can regularly track the medication status. If the medication is not normal (such as too many manual terminations), the health care provider can assist the patient at the appropriate time by confirming the information about the procedure. The hospital or clinic can also push the notification corresponding to the outpatient information to the electronic kit 10 through the Internet. When the processing unit 140 receives the above notification, the corresponding notification can be output by the output unit 120 at the corresponding time.

In the following, the processing unit 140 further describes how to recognize the two-dimensional barcode in the drug pack image and the presence of the drug in steps S602 to S604. FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing analysis of a drug packet image by a processing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 7 , after the processing unit 140 obtains the image of the drug package, the processing unit 140 uses the image processing analysis to divide the image of the drug package into a two-dimensional barcode portion and a drug package portion, for example, as shown in FIG. 4A . It is shown that the two-dimensional barcode 411 is a two-dimensional barcode portion and the medicine package image 410 is removed from the two-dimensional barcode 411 as a medicine package portion. For the two-dimensional barcode portion, the processing unit 140 identifies the two-dimensional barcode (step S702), and outputs the identification result as a recognition package data (step S703). The processing unit 140 identifies the drug package data in a further analysis, determines whether the two-dimensional barcode and the corresponding drug package data are correct (step S704), that is, determines the identification drug package. Whether the material is consistent with the drug package data corresponding to the current drug use time in the drug bag data.

On the other hand, for the drug pack portion of the drug pack image, the processing unit 140 first performs image analysis on the drug pack portion (step S705), wherein the image analysis may include edge detection and color analysis. . The processing unit 140 further outputs the edge detection result and the color histogram (step S706), and further determines whether the drug packet portion of the drug package image is still captured according to the edge detection result and the color histogram output. To the presence of any medicine. The above analysis of the two-dimensional barcode (steps S702-S704) and the image analysis for the presence or absence of the drug (steps S705-S707) may be performed sequentially, or may be synchronous parallel processing, depending on the computing power and parallel processing capability of the processing unit 140. However, this creation is not limited.

In summary, the novel creation provides an electronic kit that provides assistance to seniors through medications based on two-dimensional barcodes, enabling older people to take the correct amount and type of medication at the right time. Among them, the electronic medicine kit in the creation includes the medication reminder, the medical examination reminder, whether the medicine package is correct before the medicine is used, and whether the medicine has been taken after the medicine is used, etc., and the medicine for the elderly is provided.

For example, after taking the medicine from the hospital, the patient uses the photographic lens on the kit to scan the 2D barcode on the medicine bag. The electronic medicine box can remind the patient at the corresponding time point, including the medication. Before taking the medicine, the 2D barcode on the medicine package should be scanned on the medicine box to confirm whether the medicine in the medicine package or the medicine package is correct. In addition, after the patient takes the medicine, the medicine after the medicine can be packaged on the medicine box for secondary scanning to confirm that the patient has completed the medicine.

In addition, the electronic kit in this creation can be shipped in an internet-free environment. In addition to lowering the cost of acquisition, it also reduces the requirements for the use of electronic kits in the use environment, as well as the problems that may be experienced by seniors and users. When the electronic kit in this creation is in an environment that can be connected to the Internet environment, the electronic kit can obtain more information on the Internet through the Internet. The hospital can also connect to the electronic kit through the Internet. To track the medication status of the elderly.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the novel creation, and any person skilled in the art can make some changes without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel creation. Retouching, the scope of protection of this new creation is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

10‧‧‧Electronic Pill Box

120‧‧‧Output unit

130‧‧‧ camera unit

140‧‧‧Processing unit

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Claims (10)

An electronic kit with a reminder and confirmation of medication, comprising: a cartridge body; an output unit disposed on the cartridge body; a camera unit disposed on the cartridge body; a processing unit coupled to the output unit and The image capturing unit, wherein the processing unit identifies a first two-dimensional barcode through the camera unit to obtain a medicine bag data, wherein the medicine bag data includes a first drug package data and a second drug package data, the first a drug package data corresponding to a first time and the second drug package data corresponding to a second time; and the processing unit outputs a first one corresponding to the first drug package data through the output unit at the first time Notification, and when the medical bag information includes a medication confirmation message, the processing unit outputs a first notification to execute a medication confirmation procedure. The electronic kit of claim 1, wherein: the processing unit outputs a second notification corresponding to the second medicine package material through the output unit at the second time, and when the second medicine package When the information includes the medication confirmation message, the processing unit performs a medication confirmation procedure. The electronic kit of claim 1, wherein the medication confirmation procedure comprises: identifying a second two-dimensional barcode through the camera unit to obtain a first identification package data; and determining the first identification package data Whether it matches the first package information; When it is determined that the first identification drug package data does not match the first drug package data, outputting a first warning message through the output unit; and when determining that the first identification drug package data matches the first drug package data And outputting a first confirmation message through the output unit. The electronic kit according to claim 3, wherein the medication confirmation program further comprises: obtaining a drug pack image through the camera unit; and determining whether the medicine bag image includes a medicine according to the medicine package image; When the drug pack image does not include the drug, the drug confirmation program is ended, and a second confirmation message is output from the output unit. The electronic kit of claim 4, wherein: when the processing unit obtains the image of the package through the camera unit, determining whether the image of the package includes the second two-dimensional barcode according to the image of the package When the package image includes the second two-dimensional barcode, the processing unit identifies the second two-dimensional barcode to obtain the first identification package data; and the processing unit performs an edge recognition procedure and/or A color recognition program to determine whether a drug is included in the image of the drug pack. The electronic kit of claim 1, wherein: the cartridge body comprises an upper casing corresponding to the opening and a lower casing; the camera unit is disposed at an inner side of the upper casing; and when the treatment When the unit detects the upper casing and the lower casing is closed, the processing unit further determines, by the camera unit, whether at least one drug package is included in the medicine body, when When the at least one medicine package is not included in the medicine body, the processing unit outputs a second warning message through the output unit according to the medicine bag data. The electronic kit of claim 1, wherein the output unit comprises: a speaker, at least one physical button, a light-emitting component, a display, and/or a touch screen. The electronic kit of claim 7, comprising: displaying, by the display or the speaker, a prompt message corresponding to the first drug package data or the second drug package data in a voice manner. The electronic kit of claim 1, wherein the electronic kit further comprises: a network connection module coupled to the processing unit for connecting to a server via the Internet, wherein When the processing unit obtains the medicine bag data, the processing unit obtains a plurality of medication materials corresponding to the medicine bag data from the server through the network connection module according to the medicine bag data. The electronic kit of claim 9, wherein when the execution result of the medication confirmation program is a failure, the processing unit transmits a third notification message to the server through the network connection module.