CN220404558U - Portable infusion device and infusion system - Google Patents

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of medical equipment, and particularly relates to a portable infusion device and an infusion system. The application aims to solve the problem of poor safety of the existing infusion pump. The application provides a portable infusion device, includes: the device comprises a main shell, a controller, an acceleration sensor and a prompt unit, wherein the controller and the acceleration sensor are all arranged in the main shell; the controller is respectively in communication connection with the acceleration sensor and the prompting unit; the acceleration sensor is used for detecting the acceleration value of the portable infusion device and sending the acceleration value to the controller; the controller is configured to control the prompting unit to output prompting information when the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor is larger than a first acceleration threshold value so as to prompt medical staff or families and the like to check the state of a user in time, and the safety and the reliability of the portable infusion device are improved.

Description

Portable infusion device and infusion system

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of medical equipment, in particular to a portable infusion device and an infusion system.

Background

The infusion pump is an instrument for controlling the infusion speed by acting on an infusion tube, achieves the aim of enabling the medicine to be uniformly and accurately injected into a patient body and is commonly used for the situation that the infusion amount and the medicine amount need to be strictly controlled by controlling the liquid volume input in unit time.

The existing infusion pump uniformly conveys liquid into a patient under the action of a driving mechanism. However, when accidents such as falling and collision occur, medical staff or families cannot timely acquire the infusion state of the user, so that great risks are brought to the user, and even life hazards exist.

Disclosure of Invention

The application provides a portable infusion set and infusion system to solve the poor technical problem of current transfer pump security.

In order to solve the technical problems, the application adopts the following technical scheme:

a first aspect of the present application provides a portable infusion device comprising: the device comprises a main shell, a controller, an acceleration sensor and a prompt unit, wherein the controller and the acceleration sensor are arranged in the main shell; the controller is respectively in communication connection with the acceleration sensor and the prompt unit; the acceleration sensor is used for detecting the acceleration value of the portable infusion device and sending the acceleration value to the controller; the controller is configured to control the prompt unit to output prompt information when the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor is larger than a first acceleration threshold value.

Compared with the prior art, the portable infusion device provided by the first aspect of the application has the following advantages:

the application provides a portable infusion device, includes: the device comprises a main shell, a controller, an acceleration sensor and a prompt unit, wherein the controller and the acceleration sensor are all arranged in the main shell; the controller is respectively in communication connection with the acceleration sensor and the prompting unit; the acceleration sensor is used for detecting the acceleration value of the portable infusion device and sending the acceleration value to the controller; the controller is configured to control the prompting unit to output prompting information when the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor is larger than a first acceleration threshold value so as to prompt medical staff or families and the like to check the state of a user in time, and the safety and the reliability of the portable infusion device are improved.

As an improvement of the portable infusion device described above, the device further comprises an angular velocity sensor disposed in the main housing, the angular velocity sensor being electrically connected to the controller; the angular velocity sensor is used for detecting an angular velocity value of the portable infusion device and sending the angular velocity value to the controller; the controller determines the movement speed and movement duration of the portable infusion device according to the acceleration value and the angular velocity value.

As an improvement of the portable infusion device, the prompting unit comprises at least one of the following: display screen, speaker, warning light.

As an improvement of the above portable infusion device, the device further comprises a communication module disposed in the main housing, the communication module is electrically connected with the controller, and the controller is in communication connection with an external device through the communication module.

As an improvement of the portable infusion device, the communication module comprises at least one of a wireless network module, a bluetooth module, a narrowband network module and a mobile communication module.

As an improvement of the portable infusion device, the device further comprises an interaction module mounted on the main shell, wherein the interaction module is used for receiving instructions input by a user; the controller is also in communication with the interactive module.

As an improvement of the portable infusion device of the application, the interaction module comprises at least one of the following: voice module, input button, touch-sensitive screen.

As an improvement of the portable infusion device, the device further comprises a temperature and humidity sensor arranged in the main shell, wherein the temperature and humidity sensor is in communication connection with the controller and is used for determining the temperature and humidity of the space where the portable infusion device is located.

As an improvement of the portable infusion device described above, the device further comprises a positioning device mounted within the main housing; the controller is in communication connection with the positioning device.

As an improvement of the portable infusion device, the device further comprises a power supply assembly installed in the main housing, wherein the power supply assembly is used for supplying power to the controller, the acceleration sensor and the prompt unit.

As an improvement of the portable infusion device, the device further comprises a storage unit arranged in the main casing, and the storage unit is in communication connection with the controller.

As an improvement of the portable infusion device described above, the device further comprises a case connected to the main housing, the case having a cavity for receiving a drug reservoir.

A second aspect of the present application provides an infusion system, which includes a server and the portable infusion device of the first aspect, wherein a controller of the portable infusion device is in communication connection with the server, and the controller outputs prompt information through the server.

The infusion system provided by the second aspect of the present application also has the same advantages as the portable infusion device of the first aspect, since it comprises the portable infusion device of the first aspect.

In addition to the technical problems, features constituting the technical solutions, and beneficial effects caused by the technical features of the technical solutions described above, other technical problems that can be solved by the portable infusion device and the infusion system provided in the present application, other technical features included in the technical solutions, and beneficial effects caused by the technical features will be described in further detail in the detailed description of the present application.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings that are required to be used in the embodiments of the present application or the description of the prior art will be briefly described below, and it is apparent that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, these drawings and the written description are not intended to limit the scope of the inventive concepts of the present application in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to the specific embodiments, and that other drawings may be obtained from these drawings without inventive effort to those skilled in the art.

Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a part of a portable infusion device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a portable infusion device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a front view of a portable infusion device according to an embodiment of the disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a portable infusion device according to an embodiment of the disclosure;

fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a portable infusion device according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

Reference numerals illustrate:

10: a bubble sensor; 20: a first pressure sensor; 30: a second pressure sensor; 40: a drug storage box; 50: an infusion tube; 100: a main housing; 110: a first half shell; 120: a second half shell; 200: a controller; 300: an acceleration sensor; 400: a prompting unit; 410: a display screen; 500: an angular velocity sensor; 600: a communication module; 700: an interaction module; 800: a temperature and humidity sensor; 900: a positioning unit; 1000: an external device.

Detailed Description

The infusion pump is an instrument for controlling the infusion speed by acting on an infusion tube, achieves the aim of enabling the medicine to be uniformly and accurately injected into a patient body and is commonly used for the situation that the infusion amount and the medicine amount need to be strictly controlled by controlling the liquid volume input in unit time. The existing infusion pump uniformly conveys liquid into a patient under the action of a driving mechanism. However, when accidents such as falling and collision occur, medical staff or families cannot timely acquire the infusion state of the user, so that great risks are brought to the user, and even life hazards exist.

In view of this, this application embodiment provides portable infusion set, and it includes acceleration sensor and suggestion unit, and acceleration sensor is used for detecting portable infusion set's acceleration value, and when acceleration value that acceleration sensor detected was greater than first acceleration threshold value, suggestion unit output prompt message to suggestion medical personnel or family member etc. in time look over the state of user, improve the security.

Embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and intended for the purpose of explaining the present application and are not to be construed as limiting the present application.

Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a part of a portable infusion device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a portable infusion device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 3 is a front view of a portable infusion device according to an embodiment of the disclosure; fig. 4 is a block diagram of a portable infusion device according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Referring to fig. 1 to 4, an embodiment of the present application provides a portable infusion device, including: the device comprises a main housing 100, a controller 200, an acceleration sensor 300 and a prompt unit 400.

The main housing 100 provides an installation space for each component, and the controller 200 and the acceleration sensor 300 are installed in the main housing 100. In this embodiment, the main housing 100 includes a first half-housing 110 and a second half-housing 120, where the first half-housing 110 and the second half-housing 120 are fixedly connected, for example, the first half-housing 110 and the second half-housing 120 are clamped, and for example, the first half-housing 110 and the second half-housing 120 are connected by screws. In order to avoid moisture and the like from corroding various components inside the main housing 100, a seal is provided between the first half-shell 110 and the second half-shell 120, for example, a seal ring is provided between the first half-shell 110 and the second half-shell 120.

The acceleration sensor 300 of the embodiment of the present application is used to detect the acceleration value of the portable infusion device and send the acceleration value to the controller 200. When the user falls or falls, the acceleration value of the portable infusion device changes. For this reason, the embodiment of the present application determines the state of the user by the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor 300.

The prompt unit 400 provided in the embodiment of the present application is configured to output a prompt message, where the prompt unit 400 includes at least one of the following: display 410, speakers, indicator lights. The display screen 410 can realize prompt information, and also can display different patterns and the like through the display screen 410 to play a role in prompt; illustratively, a speaker is installed in the main housing 100, a sound outlet is provided in the main housing 100, a prompt message is output by emitting sound through the speaker, and the speaker can output the prompt message by emitting different types of sound; illustratively, a warning light, such as an LED light, is mounted on the main housing 100, and emits light to output warning information, and the warning light may output warning information by emitting light of different colors, time periods, etc. The embodiment of the application does not limit the specific form of the prompt information.

The controller 200 in this embodiment is respectively in communication connection with the acceleration sensor 300 and the prompt unit 400, so as to realize data transmission between the controller 200 and the acceleration sensor 300 and between the controller 200 and the prompt unit 400. The controller 200 is configured to control the prompting unit 400 to output prompting information to prompt a medical staff or a family member, etc. to view the state of the user in time when the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor 300 is greater than the first acceleration threshold value, thereby improving the safety of the portable infusion device.

The portable infusion device provided in the embodiment of the application further includes an angular velocity sensor 500 disposed in the main housing 100, and the angular velocity sensor 500 is electrically connected to the controller 200 to realize data communication between the angular velocity sensor 500 and the controller 200. The angular velocity sensor 500 is used to detect an angular velocity value of the portable infusion device and transmit the angular velocity value to the controller 200. The angular velocity sensor 500 of the embodiment of the present application may be a gyro angular movement detection device.

In this way, the controller 200 determines the movement speed and movement duration of the portable infusion device according to the acceleration value and the angular velocity value, thereby determining the movement state of the user, monitoring the movement amount of the user, and increasing the functionality of the portable infusion device.

It will be appreciated that a user may use the portable infusion device of the embodiments of the present application to maintain movement, such as going to a bathroom or the like; particularly, in some situations requiring exercise, for example, for puerperal women requiring infusion and exercise, the portable infusion device of the embodiment of the application can be used for not only infusion, but also detecting the exercise state of the user.

In addition, the portable infusion device can monitor the movement quantity of the user according to the movement speed and the movement duration, and determine the movement state of the user, so that the physical state of the user is determined, and the use safety of the portable infusion device is further improved.

The controller 200 of the embodiment of the present application may be further configured to determine a current exercise plan according to the historical exercise speed and the historical exercise duration of the user, where the current exercise plan includes the target exercise speed and the target exercise duration, monitor the user to execute the exercise plan, and prompt the user to exercise while ensuring the safety.

The controller 200 of the present embodiment is further configured to communicatively connect with a database of a hospital to obtain a physical state of a user, such as a disease type, blood pressure, blood routine, etc.; and the movement plan is determined according to the physical state of the user, so that the target movement speed and the target movement duration are more accurate.

With continued reference to fig. 1 to 4, the portable infusion device of the embodiment of the application further includes a communication module 600 disposed in the main housing 100, the communication module 600 is electrically connected to the controller 200, and the controller 200 is communicatively connected to the external device 1000 through the communication module 600, so as to implement data transmission with the external device 1000.

The communication module 600 includes at least one of a wireless network module, a bluetooth module, a narrowband network module, and a mobile communication module. The wireless network module comprises WiFi, loRa communication module and the like, and the mobile communication module comprises 4G, 5G and the like. Of course, the communication module 600 may be an infrared communication module, an LTEUE-Category1 communication module, an NFC communication module, or the like.

Illustratively, the controller 200 of the embodiment of the present application is configured to be communicatively connected to a user's smart terminal device, which may be a user's smart phone, tablet computer, etc., through the communication module 600; the communication module 600 includes, but is not limited to, wiFi, infrared communication module, bluetooth module, etc. Thus, in the portable infusion device of the embodiment of the application, the communication module 600 is used for sending data information to the intelligent terminal device of the user, so that the intelligent terminal device of the user can send a short message or call to the terminal device of the preset user, and the like, thereby playing a role in prompting. The preset user can be family, friends, medical staff and the like of the user.

The controller 200 in the embodiment of the present application is configured to be communicatively connected to the intelligent terminal device of the user through the communication module 600, where the communication module 600 includes, but is not limited to, a narrowband network module (NB-IoT), 4G, 5G, and the like, and the controller 200 directly sends a short message to the terminal device of the preset user or dials a phone call to play a role of prompting through the communication module 600.

Illustratively, the controller 200 in the embodiment of the present application is configured to be communicatively connected to a server through the communication module 600, and output prompt information to an intelligent terminal device of a user or a terminal device of a preset user or the like through the server.

The portable infusion device of the embodiment of the application further includes an interaction module 700 mounted on the main housing 100, the interaction module 700 is configured to receive an instruction input by a user, and the controller 200 is further communicatively connected to the interaction module 700.

Wherein the interaction module 700 includes at least one of: voice module, input button, touch-sensitive screen. In some possible implementations, the display screen 410 is a touch display screen with both display and touch functions, and may be used as the prompting unit 400 to output prompting information, or may be used as the interaction module 700 to receive an instruction input by a user. In other possible implementations, the voice module is installed in the main housing 100, and a pickup hole is disposed at a position of the main housing 100 opposite to the voice module; the voice module includes a sound pickup element for picking up a sound signal and converting it into an electrical signal, and transmitting the electrical signal to the controller 200, so that the controller 200 acquires a voice command input by a user. In still other possible implementations, an input key is mounted on the main housing 100, and the input key is electrically connected to the controller 200, and a user inputs a control command by operating the input key.

The portable infusion device of the embodiment of the application facilitates a user or presets a user input instruction by setting the interaction module 700, wherein the input instruction comprises but is not limited to the type of prompt information. Of course, the user or a preset user may also input a movement plan through the interaction module 700.

In some possible implementations, the controller 200 is configured to eliminate the prompt information after receiving the preset instruction received by the interaction module 700, so as to avoid false reminding caused by false operation. For example, a special interface is provided on the display screen 410, and the user calls the special interface through the interaction module 700 and inputs a preset password on the special interface, thereby eliminating the prompt message.

With continued reference to fig. 1-4, the portable infusion device of the embodiments of the present application further includes a temperature and humidity sensor 800 mounted in the main housing 100, where the temperature and humidity sensor 800 is communicatively connected to the controller 200 and is configured to determine the temperature and humidity of the space in which the portable infusion device is located.

So configured, the controller 200 provided in the embodiments of the present application is further configured to determine the environmental status of the space in which the portable infusion device is located according to the temperature and the humidity of the space in which the portable infusion device is located, so that the controller 200 determines the exercise plan of the user in combination with the environmental status of the space in which the portable infusion device is located. For example, when the temperature is relatively high, the movement time period may be reduced, or the like.

Alternatively, the portable infusion device according to the embodiment of the application further includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor, the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor are respectively in communication connection with the controller 200, the temperature sensor is used for determining the temperature in the space where the portable infusion device is located, and the humidity sensor is used for determining the humidity in the space where the portable infusion device is located. In short, the temperature and humidity sensor is replaced by two independently arranged temperature and humidity sensors.

It should be appreciated that the portable infusion device of the embodiments of the present application may also obtain local weather information via the communication module 600 to enable the controller 200 to determine a user's exercise program based on the local weather information.

The portable infusion device of the embodiment of the application further comprises a positioning unit 900 mounted in the main housing 100, and the controller 200 is in communication connection with the positioning unit 900. Among them, the positioning unit 900 includes, but is not limited to, BDS (BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, beidou satellite navigation system), GPS (Global Positioning System ), etc.

The portable infusion device of the embodiment of the application determines the position of the portable infusion device by arranging the positioning unit 900, so as to determine the current position of a user; moreover, the motion trail of the user can be determined, which is beneficial to further improving the safety and reliability of the user in using the portable transfusion device.

The portable infusion device provided in the embodiment of the application further includes a power supply assembly installed in the main housing 100, and the power supply assembly is used for supplying power to the controller 200, the acceleration sensor 300 and the prompt unit 400. Of course, the power supply assembly is also used for supplying power to electronic components such as the angular velocity sensor 500, the communication module 600, the interaction module 700, the temperature and humidity sensor 800, the positioning unit 900, and the like. The power assembly may include a plurality of storage batteries and may also include a plurality of rechargeable batteries, at which point the power assembly further includes a charging interface for charging the rechargeable batteries. The specific structure of the power supply assembly is not limited, and the power supply assembly can supply power for the portable infusion device.

The portable infusion device of the embodiments of the present application further includes a storage unit disposed within the main housing 100, the storage unit being in communication with the controller 200. The portable infusion device stores the data information of the portable infusion device by arranging the storage unit, wherein the data information comprises a first acceleration threshold value, a movement track, a movement speed and the like.

In some possible implementations, the storage unit stores a second acceleration threshold value, and the controller 200 is further configured to control the prompt unit 400 to output the usage error information when the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor 300 is greater than the second acceleration threshold value, which may be greater than the first acceleration threshold value. It will be understood that when the portable infusion device is intentionally knocked, the acceleration sensor 300 thereof detects a large acceleration value, and the prompting unit 400 outputs a misuse message prompting the user not to misuse. In addition, data references may also be provided for subsequent vendor maintenance.

Fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a portable infusion device according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to fig. 5, the portable infusion device provided in the embodiment of the application further includes a medicine storage box 40 connected to the main housing 100, and the medicine storage box 40 has a cavity for accommodating a medicine storage container, so as to accommodate the medicine storage container, for example, a medicine liquid bag or a medicine liquid bottle. Wherein the drug storage cassette 40 may be a rigid cassette, such as a plastic cassette; the cartridge 40 may also be a flexible cartridge, such as a fabric-type cartridge or the like. The medicine storage box 40 is fixedly connected with the main casing 100, for example, the medicine storage box 40 is clamped at the bottom of the main casing 100; for another example, the medicine storage cartridge 40 and the main housing 100 may be connected by a connection strap so that a user can carry the medicine storage cartridge like a backpack, improving convenience of use.

It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present application, the positions of the components in the main housing 100 are not limited, and those skilled in the art may set the positions according to actual needs, so long as the functions can be implemented.

In addition, the portable infusion device provided in the embodiment of the application further comprises an infusion pump, and the infusion pump is used for conveying the liquid medicine in the medicine storage container into a user body through the infusion tube 50.

The portable infusion device of the embodiment of the application further comprises a bubble sensor 10 for detecting whether bubbles exist in the infusion tube; the controller 200 is also in communication connection with the bubble sensor 10, and the controller 200 is further configured to control the presentation unit 400 to output bubble presentation information when the bubble sensor 10 detects bubbles, thereby improving the safety of infusion.

The portable infusion device provided in the embodiment of the application further comprises a first pressure sensor 20 and a second pressure sensor 30, wherein the first pressure sensor 20 is used for detecting the pressure between the medicine storage container and the infusion pump, and the second pressure sensor 30 is used for detecting the pressure between the infusion pump and the user. The controller 200 is respectively connected with the first pressure sensor 20 and the second pressure sensor 30, and the controller 200 is further configured to control the prompt unit 400 to send out pressure abnormality prompt information when the pressure value detected by the first pressure sensor 20 or the pressure value detected by the second pressure sensor 30 is abnormal, so as to further improve the safety of infusion.

From this, portable infusion device that this application embodiment provided includes: the device comprises a main shell 100, a controller 200, an acceleration sensor 300 and a prompt unit 400, wherein the controller 200 and the acceleration sensor 300 are all installed in the main shell 100; the controller 200 is respectively connected with the acceleration sensor 300 and the prompt unit 400 in a communication way; the acceleration sensor 300 is used for detecting an acceleration value of the portable infusion device and transmitting the acceleration value to the controller 200; the controller 200 is configured to control the prompting unit 400 to output prompting information to prompt a medical staff or a family member, etc. to check the state of the user in time when the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor 300 is greater than the first acceleration threshold value, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the portable infusion device.

The embodiment of the application also provides an infusion system, which comprises a server and the portable infusion device of the embodiment, wherein a controller of the portable infusion device is in communication connection with the server, and the controller outputs prompt information through the server. The controller of the portable infusion device may also obtain physical state information of the user from the server such that the controller may determine a movement plan of the user based on the physical state information of the user.

The infusion system provided in the embodiment of the present application, because it includes the portable infusion device of the above embodiment, has the same advantages as the portable infusion device of the above embodiment, and will not be described here again.

In the above description, descriptions of the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples," etc., mean that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms are not necessarily directed to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples may be combined and combined by those skilled in the art without contradiction.

Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical solution of the present application, and not for limiting the same; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it should be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that: the technical scheme described in the foregoing embodiments can be modified or some or all of the technical features thereof can be replaced by equivalents; such modifications and substitutions do not depart from the spirit of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims (12)

1. A portable infusion device, comprising: the device comprises a main shell, a controller, an acceleration sensor and a prompt unit, wherein the controller and the acceleration sensor are arranged in the main shell; the controller is respectively in communication connection with the acceleration sensor and the prompt unit;

the acceleration sensor is used for detecting the acceleration value of the portable infusion device and sending the acceleration value to the controller; the controller is configured to control the prompt unit to output prompt information when the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor is larger than a first acceleration threshold value;

the prompting unit comprises at least one of the following: display screen, speaker, warning light.

2. The device of claim 1, further comprising an angular velocity sensor disposed in the main housing, the angular velocity sensor being electrically connected to the controller;

the angular velocity sensor is used for detecting an angular velocity value of the portable infusion device and sending the angular velocity value to the controller; the controller determines the movement speed and movement duration of the portable infusion device according to the acceleration value and the angular velocity value.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a communication module disposed within the main housing, the communication module being electrically connected to the controller, the controller being communicatively connected to an external device through the communication module.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the communication module comprises at least one of a wireless network module, a bluetooth module, a narrowband network module, and a mobile communication module.

5. The apparatus of any one of claims 1-4, further comprising an interaction module mounted on the main housing, the interaction module for receiving user input instructions;

the controller is also in communication with the interactive module.

6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the interaction module comprises at least one of: voice module, input button, touch-sensitive screen.

7. The device of any one of claims 1-4, further comprising a temperature and humidity sensor mounted within the main housing, the temperature and humidity sensor in communication with the controller for determining the temperature and humidity of the space in which the portable infusion device is located.

8. The device of any one of claims 1-4, further comprising a positioning unit mounted within the main housing;

the controller is in communication connection with the positioning unit.

9. The device of any one of claims 1-4, further comprising a power supply assembly mounted within the main housing for powering the controller, the acceleration sensor, and the reminder unit.

10. The device of any one of claims 1-4, further comprising a memory unit disposed within the main housing, the memory unit in communication with the controller.

11. The device of any one of claims 1-4, further comprising a cartridge coupled to the main housing, the cartridge having a cavity for receiving a drug reservoir.

12. An infusion system comprising a server and the portable infusion device of any one of claims 1-11, wherein a controller of the portable infusion device is communicatively coupled to the server, and wherein the controller outputs a prompt message via the server.