JP2016106647A - Agent inspection support device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a small-sized, lightweight and inexpensive agent inspection support device by reducing the number of components by obtaining a simple structure with a miniaturized loading function.SOLUTION: An agent inspection support device 1 includes an inspection part 4 loaded with inspection object agents in the stored state into each subdivision bag, an imaging part 23 for imaging subdivision bags loaded on the inspection part 4, an agent information detection part 51a for detecting the numerical number of the agents based on an image imaged by the imaging part 23, and a display part 3 for displaying an inspection result by the agent information detection part 51a.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a medicine inspection support device for inspecting the quantity of medicines packaged on a wrapping paper one by one.

  Dispensing pharmacies wrap the medicine on a wrapping paper one by one. In general, in the form of a solid drug having a granular shape or a capsule shape, a plurality of sachet bags each packaged in a wrapping paper are used as a wrapping band. And the inspection of a medicine is performed in the state of this bandage.

  As an apparatus for inspecting a medicine, for example, a medicine inspection apparatus having a function of automatically photographing a medicine in a package to detect the kind and quantity of the medicine and storing the detection result has been proposed. (See Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5196285

  However, the apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1 has the following problems. In other words, since it has a function to automatically check the type of drug, registration of drug data, linkage with the packaging data of the packaging machine, linkage with prescription data, etc. are required, and it takes time and effort for the setup work. Work other than the original inspection work, such as sending / receiving, inputting and confirming the previous package data, will increase.

  In addition, automatic verification by the device and confirmation of the counting result are performed by calling the automatically stored data on the screen and checking whether the verification and counting result is correct while the user looks at the screen, and then determines whether the inspection is complete. It is necessary to input, which is a laborious work.

  In addition, since complicated mechanisms such as automatic feeding of the packing band, spread of medicines, and marking on a packing bag that has been wrongly packed are incorporated, there are problems in reliability such as malfunction. Also, periodic maintenance requires cleaning, parts replacement, etc., resulting in work interruption and maintenance cost burden. Moreover, since the apparatus is large, a large installation space is required.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a medicine inspection support device that is small, lightweight, and inexpensive by reducing the number of parts by reducing the mounting function to a simple structure.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is as described above. Next, means for solving the problem will be described.

  The drug inspection support device of the present invention includes an inspection unit placed in a state where a medicine to be inspected is contained in a packaging bag, an imaging unit that photographs the packaging bag placed in the inspection unit, A drug information detection unit that detects the number of drugs based on an image captured by the imaging unit, and a display unit that displays a detection result of the drug information detection unit.

  The medicine inspection support device may include a storage unit that stores the image and the detection result.

  The medicine inspection support apparatus may further include an output unit that outputs the image and the detection result to an external storage device.

  Further, in the medicine inspection support device, the inspection unit includes an inspection operation detection unit that detects that the inspection target packaging bag is placed and pressed on the inspection unit, based on the detection result in the inspection operation detection unit. You may make it the said imaging | photography part image | photograph.

  The medicine inspection support apparatus may further include an audio detection unit that detects external audio, and the imaging unit may take an image based on a detection result of the audio detection unit.

  In the medicine inspection support apparatus, an angle adjustment mechanism for displacing the angle of the display unit may be provided.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a small, light, and inexpensive medicine inspection support device by reducing the number of parts by limiting the mounting function to the function of counting the number of medicines and making it a simple structure.

It is an upper perspective view of a medicine inspection support device. It is a downward perspective view of a medicine inspection support device. It is a front view of a medicine inspection support device. It is a rear view of a medicine inspection support device. It is a top view of a medicine inspection support device. It is a bottom view of a medicine inspection support device. It is a left view of a medicine inspection support device. It is a right view of a medicine inspection support device. FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of an inspection part. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of an inspection part. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of a display part. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a chemical | medical agent inspection assistance apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of a bandage. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on a liquid crystal panel.

  First, an external configuration of the medicine inspection support apparatus will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8 are external views of a drug inspection support device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the medicine inspection support device 1 mainly includes a main body 2, a display unit 3 movably attached to the front side of the main body 2, and a movably attached to the lower part of the main body 2. It is comprised with the inspection part 4 made.

  The main body 2 extends rearward from the upper part of the front surface of the medicine inspection support device 1 and is bent downward further, and a plan view protruding forward from the lower part of the main body casing 20. And a substantially rectangular base portion 21. The display unit 3 is provided on the front surface of the main body housing 20 and includes a display housing 30 having substantially the same shape as the front surface of the main body housing 20 in a front view. The inspection unit 4 includes an inspection unit housing 40 that is disposed on the upper surface of the base unit 21 and has substantially the same shape as the base unit 21 in plan view.

  A circular opening 20 a is formed on the surface (upper bottom surface) of the main body housing 20 that faces the inspection unit 4. A ring-shaped illumination unit 22 is disposed along the peripheral wall surface of the opening 20a. The illumination unit 22 includes a light source such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) and irradiates the sachet placed on the inspection unit 4. In the main body housing 20 above the center of the illumination unit 22, a photographing unit 23 that photographs the packaging bag placed on the inspection unit 4 is disposed. The photographing unit 23 includes a camera for photographing a still image and / or a moving image. The camera preferably has an autofocus function. Thereby, it can be enlarged and seen by bringing the packing bag closer to the camera.

  A power inlet 24 and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector 25 are disposed on the back surface of the main body housing 20 (see FIG. 4). The power inlet 24 is a terminal for supplying power to the medicine inspection support device 1 and is connected to a commercial power source via a power cord. The USB connector 25 is an output unit that outputs an image photographed by the photographing unit 23 and a detection result by a medicine information detection unit described later to an external storage device such as a USB memory or a PC (Personal Computer). The shape of the power supply terminal and the terminal shape of the output unit are not particularly limited, and terminals having other shapes having functions equivalent to those of the power supply inlet 24 and the USB connector 25 may be used.

  A power switch 26 is disposed on the right side surface of the main body housing 20 (see FIG. 8). The power switch 26 is a switch for switching on / off the power supply of the medicine inspection support apparatus 1. In this embodiment, a rocker switch is used as the power switch 26, but there is no particular limitation, and another switch having an equivalent function may be used.

  The bottom surface of the main body housing 20 and the bottom surface of the base portion 21 are formed flush with each other, and six leg portions 27 are disposed on the bottom surface of the base portion 21 (see FIG. 6). The leg portion 27 is a substantially cylindrical rubber member that protrudes downward from the bottom surface of the base portion 21, and is disposed between the four corners of the bottom surface of the base portion 21 and the front-rear direction. When the medicine inspection support device 1 is installed on a table or the like, the leg 27 can be stably installed by contacting the installation surface.

  A substantially rectangular opening 30a is formed on the front surface of the display unit housing 30, and a liquid crystal panel 31 is disposed in the opening 30a (see FIG. 3). The liquid crystal panel 31 may be various display devices such as an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) panel. The front surface portion is inclined so as to protrude forward from the upper end toward the lower end side (see FIGS. 7 and 8), and the display surface of the liquid crystal panel 31 is also inclined upward along the inclined surface. . Therefore, when a user with a standard body shape is assumed, the display surface is substantially orthogonal to the line of sight, and thus visibility is good.

  The surface of the liquid crystal panel 31 is a touch panel, and accepts user operations. As the touch panel, various types of panels such as a capacitance method and a resistance film method can be used.

  As an angle adjusting mechanism for displacing the angle of the display unit 3, two torque hinges 32 are disposed between the front upper end of the main body housing 20 and the rear upper end of the display housing 30 (see FIG. 5). . The torque hinge 32 is fixed to a frame (not shown) inside the main body 2 and a frame (not shown) inside the display unit 3. The torque hinge 32 supports the display unit 3 so that the display unit 3 can rotate and can be stopped at an arbitrary position.

  With this configuration, for example, when the user holds the bottom surface of the display unit 3 and pulls it forward, the display unit 3 rotates about the torque hinge 32, and the angle of the display unit 3 is displaced as shown in FIG. To do. Since there is a rotation shaft at the upper end of the display unit 3, the display surface of the display unit 3 is turned upward (opened) by rotating the display unit 3 from the initial position (closed state). Therefore, by adjusting the position (angle) of the display unit 3 according to the user's height, sitting height, visual acuity, etc., the display unit 3 can be fixed at a position where it can be easily seen. As a result, visibility is improved and workability is improved. Moreover, when transporting, the display unit 3 can be compacted by packing with the display unit 3 in the initial position, and the transport cost can be reduced.

  The front surface of the main body housing 20 and the back surface of the display portion 3 that are in close contact with each other when the display section 3 is in the initial position are covered with the main body housing 20 and the display housing 30, respectively. This prevents the person from touching the internal electrical components. The position of the torque hinge 32 is not particularly limited, and may be provided near the lower end of the display unit 3 or the center of the back surface of the display unit 3. Further, the angle adjusting mechanism for displacing the angle of the display unit 3 is not limited to the torque hinge 32, and other mechanisms such as a gear and a slide bar may be used.

  A substantially rectangular opening 40a is formed on the upper surface of the inspection section housing 40, and a translucent plate 41 is disposed in the opening 40a (see FIG. 1). The translucent plate 41 serves as an inspection table on which the medicine to be inspected is placed. The translucent plate 41 is not particularly limited as long as it is a material that can transmit light from the illumination unit 42 (see FIG. 9) disposed below the translucent plate 41. For example, a resin such as acrylic or glass is used. be able to.

  Next, the internal configuration of the medicine inspection support apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

  The medicine inspection support device 1 includes a main body housing 20, a lighting unit 22, a photographing unit 23, a power inlet 24, a USB connector 25, a power switch 26, a power unit 29, and a storage unit. 50 and the control unit 51 are accommodated.

  Further, the medicine inspection support device 1 accommodates a bearing portion 52, an urging portion 53, and an inspection operation detection portion 54 in the base portion 21. Further, the medicine inspection support device 1 accommodates the above-described liquid crystal panel 31 in the display unit housing 30. In addition, the medicine inspection support apparatus 1 houses an illumination unit 42, a rotation shaft 43, and a sound detection unit 45 in an inspection unit housing 40.

  The power supply unit 29 is a power supply unit including a power supply circuit. The power supply unit 29 is connected to the power supply inlet 24 via the power switch 26, converts an alternating current fed from a commercial power source into a direct current, and a voltage suitable for each part, substrate, and circuit inside the medicine inspection support apparatus 1. To supply power. The power supply unit 29 starts supplying power when the power switch 26 is operated to be in an on state.

  The storage unit 50 includes various storage devices such as an SSD (Solid State Drive) and operates based on an instruction from the control unit 51. The control unit 51 is configured by various control devices such as a built-in CPU board and controls the entire medicine inspection support device 1.

  A pair of bearing portions 52 are provided on a frame 55 inside the base portion 21. The pair of bearing portions 52 are symmetrically positioned below the vicinity of the rear end of the inspection portion 4 and have holes penetrating left and right for rotatably supporting the rotation shaft 43. The bearing portion 52 can be formed, for example, by forming the above-described hole when the metal frame 55 is subjected to sheet metal processing, and cutting up the periphery including the hole.

  The rotation shaft 43 is a member such as a rod-shaped metal and is provided on the bottom surface of the frame 44 inside the inspection unit 4. The rotation shaft 43 is positioned in the vicinity of the rear end of the inspection unit 4 on the left and right sides, and is inserted into the hole of the bearing unit 52 so as to be rotatably supported. When the rotation shaft 43 rotates, the frame 44, that is, the inspection unit 4 rotates. The operating distance of the inspection unit 4 at the time of rotation is a slight distance between the inspection unit 4 and the base unit 21. Therefore, it can be said that the inspection unit 4 moves up and down.

  The voice detection unit 45 includes a microphone or the like and detects external voice (user's voice). The photographing unit 23 photographs based on the detection result of the sound. For example, the photographing unit 23 photographs in response to the user's word “photographing”. The microphone may be provided with a sensitivity adjustment function. Further, a word that triggers photographing may be registered in the storage unit 50 or the like, and the detected voice may be determined by the control unit 51.

  The urging unit 53 is provided from the base unit 21 to the inspection unit 4. The urging unit 53 is arranged in a pair of left and right near the front end of the inspection unit 4. The biasing portion 53 includes a base portion-side convex portion 53a that protrudes upward from the frame 55 of the base portion 21 and an inspection portion-side convex portion 53b that protrudes downward from the frame 44 inside the inspection portion 4. Thus, a coil spring 53c as a compression spring is inserted between the convex portions 53a and 53b.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the initial position of the biasing portion 53 is a state in which the base portion side convex portion 53 a and the inspection portion side convex portion 53 b have working spaces. When the inspection section 4 is pressed downward by the user, the coil spring contracts and the inspection section 4 descends, and the inspection section 4 protrudes at a position where the base section side convex section 53a contacts the inspection section side convex section 53b. The operation stops (state shown in FIG. 11). Next, when the user releases his / her hand from the inspection unit 4, the coil spring 53c extends and the inspection unit 4 rises, and the operation of the inspection unit 4 is stopped at the initial position by a stopper or the like (state of FIG. 10).

  The inspection operation detection unit 54 is a part that detects that the inspection target sachet is placed and pressed on the inspection unit 4. In the present embodiment, a switch that is pressed when the inspection unit 4 is lowered is used as the inspection operation detection unit 54. In addition, as the inspection operation detection unit 54, an optical sensor that detects the lowering of the inspection unit 4, a pressure sensor that detects pressing of the inspection unit 4, and the like can be used.

  The illumination unit 42 is for irradiating the packaging bag placed on the inspection unit 4, and is disposed below the translucent plate 41. In this embodiment, a flat illumination device including a light source such as an LED is used as the illumination unit 42, and the illumination unit 42 is fixed on the frame 44.

  Next, the operation of the control system of the medicine inspection support device 1 will be described. FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control system of the medicine inspection support device 1. The control unit 51 includes a medicine information detection unit 51 a that detects the quantity of medicine based on the image photographed by the photographing unit 23. The drug information detection unit 51a detects the quantity of the drug from the image captured by the imaging unit 23, that is, the image of the sachet using an algorithm for recognizing the drug in the sachet, and stores the count result. 50 and stored on the liquid crystal panel 31. In addition, the medicine information detection unit 51a generates an inspected image by superimposing the counted values on each medicine in the image of the packaging bag, stores the inspected image in the storage unit 50, and displays the liquid crystal. Display on the panel 31.

  The control unit 51 also controls the illumination unit 22, the imaging unit 23, the power supply unit 29, the USB connector 25, the liquid crystal panel 31, the illumination unit 42, the voice detection unit 45, the storage unit 50, and the inspection operation detection unit 54. Under the control of the control unit 51, the illumination unit 22 irradiates at least when photographing with the photographing unit 23. For example, the irradiation may be always performed when the power switch 26 is in the on state, or the irradiation may be performed in accordance with the photographing timing of the photographing unit 23. The illumination unit 42 is controlled in the same manner as the illumination unit 22.

  Under the control of the control unit 51, the photographing unit 23 photographs using the detection by the inspection operation detection unit 54 when the inspection unit 4 is pressed as a trigger. In other words, pressing the inspection unit 4 by the user corresponds to pressing the shutter button of the camera. Further, under the control of the control unit 51, the photographing unit 23 detects a touch operation of the shutter button displayed on the liquid crystal panel 31 by the touch panel, and photographs using this detection as a trigger. Further, under the control of the control unit 51, the imaging unit 23 captures an image when a specific audio is detected by the audio detection unit 45 as a trigger. In addition, the structure provided with any one or two of the inspection operation detection part 54, a shutter button, or the audio | voice detection part 45 may be sufficient.

  Under the control of the control unit 51, the power supply unit 29 converts an alternating current supplied from a commercial power supply into a direct current, and supplies power to each unit, substrate, and circuit inside the medicine inspection support apparatus 1 with an appropriate voltage. An external storage device is connected to the USB connector 25, and an image captured by the imaging unit 23 and a detection result by the medicine information detection unit 51a are output to the external storage device under the control of the control unit 51.

  Under the control of the control unit 51, the liquid crystal panel 31 displays the detection result of the drug information detection unit 51a, for example, the photographed image of the packaging bag, the inspected image, the quantity of the drug and the like. The detection result to be displayed may be directly output to the liquid crystal panel 31 by the medicine information detection unit 51 a or may be read from the storage unit 50. Further, the touch panel of the liquid crystal panel 31 outputs the detection result of the touch operation by the user to the control unit 51.

  Under the control of the control unit 51, the storage unit 50 stores the detection result in the medicine information detection unit 51a and outputs the detection result in response to a request. The inspection operation detection unit 54 detects that the inspection target sachet is placed and pressed on the inspection unit 4, and outputs the detection result to the control unit 51.

  In the present embodiment, one control unit 51 is configured to control the entire medicine inspection support apparatus 1, but may be configured to include a plurality of control units and to be controlled by each control unit. For example, a configuration including a main control unit, a liquid crystal panel control unit, and a photographing unit control unit can be employed. In this case, the main control unit controls the liquid crystal panel control unit, the photographing unit control unit, and other configurations, and the liquid crystal panel control unit controls the liquid crystal panel 31 based on an instruction from the main control unit, and the photographing unit control unit Controls the photographing unit 23 based on an instruction from the main control unit.

  Next, an inspection method using the medicine inspection support apparatus 1 will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a bandage, and FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal panel.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the sachet 60 has a plurality of sachets 61 connected through perforations 60a. The wrapping band 60 is produced by folding a band-shaped wrapping paper in half, encapsulating a solid or capsule-shaped solid medicine 62 for each dose, sealing three sides, and forming a perforation 60a. .

  In order to inspect the medicine in such a bandage 60, first, the medicine inspection support apparatus 1 is installed on a table, and the user is seated (or standing upright) facing the medicine inspection support apparatus 1. Next, holding the bottom surface of the display unit 3 and pulling it forward, the angle of the display unit 3 is adjusted so that it is easy to see. Subsequently, the power switch 26 is turned on. Then, the illumination units 22 and 42 are turned on, and the video (moving image) captured by the imaging unit 23 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 31 in real time.

  In this state, the bandage 60 to be inspected is placed on the translucent plate 41 in a horizontally long state, and the vicinity of the left and right ends of the packaging bag 61 on the translucent plate 41 (near the left and right ends of the upper surface of the inspection unit 4) Press. Thereby, the inspection unit 4 is lowered, and the inspection operation detection unit 54 detects it. Then, in response to detection by the inspection operation detection unit 54, a still image of the packaging bag 61 is captured by the imaging unit 23.

  Next, the photographed image is processed by the medicine information detection unit 51 a to generate an inspected image, and the inspected image is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 31 and stored in the storage unit 50. The inspected image is, for example, an image as shown in FIG. In FIG. 15, an inspected image 71, a counting result 72, a shutter button 73, an enlargement button 74 for enlarging the image, a reduction button 75 for reducing the image, and an inspection are displayed on the display image 70. An end button 76 for ending the display of the completed image 71 is arranged.

  The inspected image 71 is an image in which a value obtained by counting a medicine is superimposed on each medicine image in the image of the taken sachet 61. In FIG. 15, the count values of 1 to 15 are superimposed on the images of the respective drugs. The maximum count value is displayed below the verified image 71 as the count result 72. The user can determine that the counting result 72 is correct by looking at the inspected image 71 and confirming that numerical values are superimposed on all the medicines.

  The user can also photograph the packaging bag 61 by touching the shutter button 73. In addition, when the medicine in the inspected image 71 is small and difficult to see, the user can perform an enlarged display of the inspected image 71 by touching the enlargement button 74. When it is desired to reduce the enlarged image, the inspected image 71 can be reduced and displayed by touching the reduction button 75.

  When the inspection of one sachet 61 is completed, the user touches the end button 76. Thereby, the display of the inspected image 71 is switched to a real-time video (moving image) photographed by the photographing unit 23. Therefore, the user can move to the next photographing and inspection work of the packaging bag 61.

  According to the medicine inspection support apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the mounting function is limited to counting medicines and has a simple structure, thereby reducing the number of parts and realizing a small, light and inexpensive medicine inspection support apparatus 1. Can do. According to the medicine inspection support device 1, for example, registration of medicine data, cooperation with the packaging data of the packaging machine, cooperation with the prescription data, etc. are unnecessary, so that the setup work does not take time and inspection work is performed. Work other than the original inspection work, such as sending / receiving, inputting and confirming the previous package data, is also unnecessary.

  In addition, according to the medicine inspection support device 1, since the user places the packaging bag 61 on the inspection unit 4, the automatic feeding mechanism of the packaging bag is unnecessary, so that it is small, light, and inexpensive. In addition, there is no risk of malfunction of the automatic feeding mechanism, and periodic maintenance is not necessary.

  Further, according to the medicine inspection support apparatus 1, the user places the sachet 61 on the inspection unit 4, but the counting result can be confirmed with a simple operation that is not greatly different from the conventional one. Is good. Moreover, since it is not necessary to become familiar with the operation, it can be used immediately when necessary by a plurality of users.

  Further, according to the medicine inspection support device 1, counting of medicine which takes time in the inspection work of the packaging bag 61 can be automated, so that the inspection time can be shortened.

  Further, according to the medicine inspection support apparatus 1, by providing the enlargement button 74, it is possible to make the medicine easy to see and to reduce eye fatigue.

  Moreover, according to the medicine inspection support apparatus 1, when a doubt such as a counting error occurs during the inspection, it is possible to deal with the situation on the spot and to eliminate “work later”.

  Further, according to the medicine inspection support device 1, since the medicine counting result can be stored in the external storage device, it can be confirmed later on the PC.

  Moreover, according to the medicine inspection support device 1, the sachet 61 can be placed on the inspection part 4 and pressed with both hands, and the sachet 61 can be pressed against the inspection part 4 or photographed by the voice of the user. The sachet 61 does not float on the inspection unit 4 and is not out of focus. In addition, since the sachet 61 can be photographed in a state where it is stationary at the inspection unit 4, no blurring occurs. Moreover, it can also suppress that a chemical | medical agent overlaps or stands in the packaging bag 61 at the time of imaging | photography, and the recognition accuracy of a picked-up image can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Drug inspection support apparatus 3 Display part 4 Inspection part 23 Imaging | photography part 25 USB connector (output part)
32 Torque hinge (angle adjustment mechanism)
45 voice detection unit 50 storage unit 51a drug information detection unit 54 inspection operation detection unit

Claims (6)

An inspection unit placed in a state where the medicine to be inspected is contained in a sachet;
A photographing unit for photographing the packing bag placed on the inspection unit;
A drug information detection unit for detecting the quantity of the drug based on the image captured by the imaging unit;
A drug inspection support device comprising: a display unit for displaying a detection result in the drug information detection unit.   The medicine inspection support apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a storage unit that stores the image and the detection result.   The medicine inspection support apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an output unit that outputs the image and the detection result to an external storage device. An inspection operation detection unit for detecting that the inspection target packaging bag is placed and pressed on the inspection unit;
The drug inspection support apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the imaging unit performs imaging based on a detection result in the inspection operation detection unit. It has a voice detector that detects external voices,
The drug inspection support device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the imaging unit captures an image based on a detection result of the voice detection unit.   The drug inspection support device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising an angle adjustment mechanism for displacing the angle of the display unit.

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