CA3060303A1 - Dynamic display for package monitoring - Google Patents
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Abstract
There is provided a system for monitoring a package. The system comprises a scanning device and a dynamic display connected to the package and comprising a display. The scanning device scans the dynamic display and sends the scanned results to a server, which processes the results and sends the scanning device an update for the dynamic display. The scanning device then sends the update to the dynamic display and the dynamic display changes the display to show the update.
Description
DYNAMIC DISPLAY FOR PACKAGE MONITORING
Devices for providing expiration dates are known.
Devices for monitoring, recording and downloading medication compliance data for vials, bottles, syringes and blister packages are well known. Allan Wilson, Michael Petersen, Dean Brotzel, Jakob Ehrensvaerd and Stina Grip, amongst others, have described such devices for blister packaged medication, for example US Patent Nos. 7,113,101, 7,178,417, 6,628,199, 6,244,462, 7,170,409, 6,616,035, 7,616,116 and 7,772,974; PCT applications WO/2009/135283, and WO 2013/159198 Al; Canadian application No. 2353350 and US Publication Nos.
20070278285, 20080191174 and 20080053222. Such devices are commonly referred to as smart packages.
The pharmaceutical industry is required to advise patients regarding expiry of medication. Such information is usually provided on a label printed and put on the medication packaging or container, or the information can be printed directly onto the box or packaging for the medication. If any information on a label changes, the label cannot be reprinted and replaced easily. Regulations require the pharmaceutical industry to repackage the medication contents in new packaging.
Oftentimes medication must be recalled to perform the repackaging if new information comes to light regarding anticipated expiry dates or other details. This causes delay and extra expense.
In one aspect, there is described herein a dynamic display which a user can scan with a scanning device. The dynamic display can measure temperature and time and display information to the user. The scanning device can consult a cloud, server or other database. The scanning device retrieves the results from the server and optionally runs various processes. Alternatively, the cloud or server or the dynamic display can run the processes. The scanning device updates the dynamic display in order to change the information shown on the display.
The dynamic display can show or display various information such as expiration date, temperature information and a status indicator. Some or all of the information can be updated by the scanning device. Various colour schemes can be used to indicate different information.
The display can be printed with printable ink, optical ink or can be formed with other suitable methods of display. In one example embodiment, the dynamic display is printed with e-ink which has the advantage that the ink only requires power when the display changes. Once changed, the e-ink does not require power to maintain the changed display.
In another example embodiment, the scanning device and dynamic display communicate using NFC (Near Field Communication). In cases where the scanning device does not have NFC, other methods can be used to communicate such as encoding dose information in a dynamic QR code (Quick Response Code) on the display for optical scanning by the scanning device.
The scanning device can be any example of hand-held scanner, such as an RFID
tag reader, a smart phone, a tablet, or any other type of scanner.
In one example preferred embodiment, a smart phone has an app that is used by the user. The user scans the dynamic display and the smart phone communicates with the server or cloud to determine whether there are any updates to the
Devices for providing expiration dates are known.
Devices for monitoring, recording and downloading medication compliance data for vials, bottles, syringes and blister packages are well known. Allan Wilson, Michael Petersen, Dean Brotzel, Jakob Ehrensvaerd and Stina Grip, amongst others, have described such devices for blister packaged medication, for example US Patent Nos. 7,113,101, 7,178,417, 6,628,199, 6,244,462, 7,170,409, 6,616,035, 7,616,116 and 7,772,974; PCT applications WO/2009/135283, and WO 2013/159198 Al; Canadian application No. 2353350 and US Publication Nos.
20070278285, 20080191174 and 20080053222. Such devices are commonly referred to as smart packages.
The pharmaceutical industry is required to advise patients regarding expiry of medication. Such information is usually provided on a label printed and put on the medication packaging or container, or the information can be printed directly onto the box or packaging for the medication. If any information on a label changes, the label cannot be reprinted and replaced easily. Regulations require the pharmaceutical industry to repackage the medication contents in new packaging.
Oftentimes medication must be recalled to perform the repackaging if new information comes to light regarding anticipated expiry dates or other details. This causes delay and extra expense.
In one aspect, there is described herein a dynamic display which a user can scan with a scanning device. The dynamic display can measure temperature and time and display information to the user. The scanning device can consult a cloud, server or other database. The scanning device retrieves the results from the server and optionally runs various processes. Alternatively, the cloud or server or the dynamic display can run the processes. The scanning device updates the dynamic display in order to change the information shown on the display.
The dynamic display can show or display various information such as expiration date, temperature information and a status indicator. Some or all of the information can be updated by the scanning device. Various colour schemes can be used to indicate different information.
The display can be printed with printable ink, optical ink or can be formed with other suitable methods of display. In one example embodiment, the dynamic display is printed with e-ink which has the advantage that the ink only requires power when the display changes. Once changed, the e-ink does not require power to maintain the changed display.
In another example embodiment, the scanning device and dynamic display communicate using NFC (Near Field Communication). In cases where the scanning device does not have NFC, other methods can be used to communicate such as encoding dose information in a dynamic QR code (Quick Response Code) on the display for optical scanning by the scanning device.
The scanning device can be any example of hand-held scanner, such as an RFID
tag reader, a smart phone, a tablet, or any other type of scanner.
In one example preferred embodiment, a smart phone has an app that is used by the user. The user scans the dynamic display and the smart phone communicates with the server or cloud to determine whether there are any updates to the
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information on the display. The smart phone then communicates with the dynamic display using NFC or other communication means to send the updated information to the dynamic display. The dynamic display then changes to show the updated information. The app on the smart phone can be used to optionally show the history of updated information, such as maximum and minimum temperatures, along with current information, such as current expiry date. The processes to determine if the display needs updating can be run by the server or cloud, or on the app on the smart phone or on the dynamic display itself.
In another example embodiment, the dynamic display tracks the temperature either continuously or periodically and stores the temperature internally in a storage medium for use by the dynamic display. In another embodiment, the dynamic display has a transmitter and receiver for transmitting the stored temperature data to the server or elsewhere. In another embodiment, the dynamic display polls the temperature periodically and transmits the result to the server or elsewhere.
In a preferred example embodiment, the scanning device is a smart phone and the dynamic display is operatively connected or integrated within a smart package containing medication. The smart package has an RFID tag which can communicate with the dynamic display. The tag can contain the temperature sensor, time tracking and dose monitoring system and the dynamic display can display the information showing temperature, expiry, time, time of next dose or other information. Alternatively, the dynamic display can contain the temperature sensor and time tracking. The dynamic display can optionally have an internal clock and a sensor for measuring temperature. Internal storage can track and/or store the measured temperature and time.
information on the display. The smart phone then communicates with the dynamic display using NFC or other communication means to send the updated information to the dynamic display. The dynamic display then changes to show the updated information. The app on the smart phone can be used to optionally show the history of updated information, such as maximum and minimum temperatures, along with current information, such as current expiry date. The processes to determine if the display needs updating can be run by the server or cloud, or on the app on the smart phone or on the dynamic display itself.
In another example embodiment, the dynamic display tracks the temperature either continuously or periodically and stores the temperature internally in a storage medium for use by the dynamic display. In another embodiment, the dynamic display has a transmitter and receiver for transmitting the stored temperature data to the server or elsewhere. In another embodiment, the dynamic display polls the temperature periodically and transmits the result to the server or elsewhere.
In a preferred example embodiment, the scanning device is a smart phone and the dynamic display is operatively connected or integrated within a smart package containing medication. The smart package has an RFID tag which can communicate with the dynamic display. The tag can contain the temperature sensor, time tracking and dose monitoring system and the dynamic display can display the information showing temperature, expiry, time, time of next dose or other information. Alternatively, the dynamic display can contain the temperature sensor and time tracking. The dynamic display can optionally have an internal clock and a sensor for measuring temperature. Internal storage can track and/or store the measured temperature and time.
3 The processes that are run by the server, dynamic display or scanning device determine whether the combination of elapsed time and exposed temperature have led to conditions such that the medication should no longer be consumed.
In one example embodiment, when the process is run on the server, the smart phone scans the dynamic display and an app on the smart phone communicates with the server. The server processes the data to determine if updates to the dynamic label are required. The app on the smart phone receives the results from the server and transmits the results to the dynamic display in order to update the information shown on the dynamic display. In this way, a user can determine at a glance whether the medication is consumable prior to opening the package and consuming the medication.
The app on the smart phone can be used to optionally show a history of updated information, such as maximum and minimum temperatures and/or a history of .. dosage regime, along with current information, such as current expiry date, current date, time and/or date of next dose, time and/or date of last dose, number of doses taken, number of doses scheduled for the next time period and/or amount of remaining medication.
In another example embodiment, the dynamic display uses e-ink, and two colours can be used, for example green can illustrate good status such that the medication is viable and can be consumed, while red can indicate bad status such that the medication has been exposed to time or temperature combinations that dictate it should no longer be consumed. A third colour can be used to provide other information, such as expiry date. More colours can be used as necessary, for example to show temperature status or time of next dose.
In one example embodiment, the dynamic display can be updated based on information the scanner finds in the cloud. In another variation, the dynamic
In one example embodiment, when the process is run on the server, the smart phone scans the dynamic display and an app on the smart phone communicates with the server. The server processes the data to determine if updates to the dynamic label are required. The app on the smart phone receives the results from the server and transmits the results to the dynamic display in order to update the information shown on the dynamic display. In this way, a user can determine at a glance whether the medication is consumable prior to opening the package and consuming the medication.
The app on the smart phone can be used to optionally show a history of updated information, such as maximum and minimum temperatures and/or a history of .. dosage regime, along with current information, such as current expiry date, current date, time and/or date of next dose, time and/or date of last dose, number of doses taken, number of doses scheduled for the next time period and/or amount of remaining medication.
In another example embodiment, the dynamic display uses e-ink, and two colours can be used, for example green can illustrate good status such that the medication is viable and can be consumed, while red can indicate bad status such that the medication has been exposed to time or temperature combinations that dictate it should no longer be consumed. A third colour can be used to provide other information, such as expiry date. More colours can be used as necessary, for example to show temperature status or time of next dose.
In one example embodiment, the dynamic display can be updated based on information the scanner finds in the cloud. In another variation, the dynamic
4 display can have predefined parameters which allow the temperature monitoring tag to run a process and determine expiration conditions of the package contents.
The expiration conditions or other details determined by the tag can then be communicated from the tag to the dynamic display to change the information shown on the display.
In one example embodiment, the display has its own transceiver (for example, Bluetooth or other over-the-air low power protocols) and periodically checks for updates over communication channels. In other alternatives, updates can be automatically "pushed" to the dynamic display and/or the dynamic display can update the cloud or server data regarding the expiration status and/or use status that are determined autonomously by the dynamic display. The dynamic display device in one example embodiment has predetermined parameters upon which it can make autonomous expiration or use-by decisions and, without further external input, update the display.
The dynamic display has one advantage in that the dynamic display can be updated between doses. For example, a user could scan the dynamic display prior to consuming a first dose of medication and the results of the process could show a green status that the medication is good to consume. At the time of taking the next dose, the user can scan the dynamic display again and determine whether the next dose is good to consume. If conditions have changed between the time the first dose was taken and the second dose was scanned, it is possible the second dose could be bad to consume. As another alternative, once a first dose is scanned, the process might result in an updated expiry date on the dynamic display, showing that the remaining contents must be consumed within a shorter time frame in order to remain good to consume.
In a further example embodiment, the scanning device can have multiple profiles for registering multiple users or multiple medications. The scanning device is able to update each profile individually or collectively as a whole.
In another example embodiment, the dynamic display is a standalone sticker or has another method of attachment so the dynamic display can be attached, adhered or connected to the package which is being monitored. The sticker could have an optional feature of being reusable by not requiring permanent adhesive.
Such an embodiment is useful in instances, for example, where compliance with medication consumption is not a priority, however the integrity of the package contents is important.
The present disclosure provides a novel ability to update the label on a pharmaceutical package without requiring repackaging of the contents in a new package and without requiring recalling the medication from distribution.
FIG. 1 depicts a example display of an example app on the scanning device and some sample information that the scanning device can show.
It will be appreciated by one skilled in the art that variants can exist in the above-described arrangements and applications. For example, the dynamic display could be used on alternative content packaging systems besides medication packaging.
The scope of the claims should not be limited by the preferred embodiments set forth in the examples, but should be given the broadest interpretation consistent with the description as a whole.
The expiration conditions or other details determined by the tag can then be communicated from the tag to the dynamic display to change the information shown on the display.
In one example embodiment, the display has its own transceiver (for example, Bluetooth or other over-the-air low power protocols) and periodically checks for updates over communication channels. In other alternatives, updates can be automatically "pushed" to the dynamic display and/or the dynamic display can update the cloud or server data regarding the expiration status and/or use status that are determined autonomously by the dynamic display. The dynamic display device in one example embodiment has predetermined parameters upon which it can make autonomous expiration or use-by decisions and, without further external input, update the display.
The dynamic display has one advantage in that the dynamic display can be updated between doses. For example, a user could scan the dynamic display prior to consuming a first dose of medication and the results of the process could show a green status that the medication is good to consume. At the time of taking the next dose, the user can scan the dynamic display again and determine whether the next dose is good to consume. If conditions have changed between the time the first dose was taken and the second dose was scanned, it is possible the second dose could be bad to consume. As another alternative, once a first dose is scanned, the process might result in an updated expiry date on the dynamic display, showing that the remaining contents must be consumed within a shorter time frame in order to remain good to consume.
In a further example embodiment, the scanning device can have multiple profiles for registering multiple users or multiple medications. The scanning device is able to update each profile individually or collectively as a whole.
In another example embodiment, the dynamic display is a standalone sticker or has another method of attachment so the dynamic display can be attached, adhered or connected to the package which is being monitored. The sticker could have an optional feature of being reusable by not requiring permanent adhesive.
Such an embodiment is useful in instances, for example, where compliance with medication consumption is not a priority, however the integrity of the package contents is important.
The present disclosure provides a novel ability to update the label on a pharmaceutical package without requiring repackaging of the contents in a new package and without requiring recalling the medication from distribution.
FIG. 1 depicts a example display of an example app on the scanning device and some sample information that the scanning device can show.
It will be appreciated by one skilled in the art that variants can exist in the above-described arrangements and applications. For example, the dynamic display could be used on alternative content packaging systems besides medication packaging.
The scope of the claims should not be limited by the preferred embodiments set forth in the examples, but should be given the broadest interpretation consistent with the description as a whole.
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1. A system for monitoring a package, comprising:
a scanning device;
a dynamic display connected to the package and comprising a display;
wherein the scanning device scans the dynamic display and sends the scanned results to a server, which processes the results and sends the scanning device an update for the dynamic display;
wherein the scanning device sends the update to the dynamic display and the dynamic display changes the display to show the update.
a scanning device;
a dynamic display connected to the package and comprising a display;
wherein the scanning device scans the dynamic display and sends the scanned results to a server, which processes the results and sends the scanning device an update for the dynamic display;
wherein the scanning device sends the update to the dynamic display and the dynamic display changes the display to show the update.
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| CA3159621A CA3159621A1 (en) | 2019-10-30 | 2020-10-30 | Compliance system and smart package system for dynamically displaying use conditions |
| CN202080077038.2A CN114729839A (en) | 2019-10-30 | 2020-10-30 | Compliance system for dynamically displaying use conditions and intelligent packaging system |
| PCT/CA2020/051474 WO2021081665A1 (en) | 2019-10-30 | 2020-10-30 | Compliance system and smart package system for dynamically displaying use conditions |
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