JP7158265B2 - Information communication system, server and information communication method - Google Patents

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TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an information communication system, a server, and an information communication method, and more particularly to a technology related to online medication guidance for packaged medicines.

BACKGROUND ART In recent years, there has been an increasing number of single-packed preparations in which a plurality of medicines to be taken by a patient at one time are contained in a single package bag.

Patent Literature 1 proposes a medicine distribution support system capable of assisting in taking a medicine package without leakage when there are a plurality of divided medicines (medicine packages) corresponding to one dosing time. .

The medicine distribution support system described in Patent Literature 1 is composed of a medicine packaging device, a printer, and the like in a pharmacy, and a medicine distribution support device, a mobile terminal, and the like in a nursing care facility for the elderly (health facility for the elderly).

A drug packaging device of a pharmacy dispenses single-packaged drugs for residents of a health care facility for the elderly according to prescription data, and prints a drug package code on each drug package by a printer. Here, the medicine package code is identification data that can identify the medicine package, and specifically includes a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code including information such as a medicine package number, resident ID (identification), resident name, and dosing time. Dimension code and so on.

A medicine distribution support device for a health care facility for the elderly stores data in which a resident master including information such as a resident ID, a resident name, a face image, a history of illness, or a history of medication is stored for each resident of the health facility for the elderly. has a department. The person in charge of medicine distribution at the health care facility for the elderly reads the medicine package code printed on the medicine package with his own mobile terminal, acquires the information corresponding to the medicine package code from the medicine distribution support device, and displays it on the screen of the mobile terminal. It is possible to check the resident indicated by the medicine package code by displaying the name and face image of the resident, and to confirm the timing of administration. As a result, the efficiency of the medicine distribution work by the person in charge of medicine distribution and the suppression of medication errors in the medicine distribution work are achieved.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2011-13540

The medicine distribution support system described in Patent Document 1 prints a medicine package code on each packaged medicine (medicine package) so that each medicine package can be identified. It is a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code including information such as a resident ID, resident name, dosing period code, and dosing period. The medicine package number is a preset three-digit number that includes the machine number that can identify the medicine packaging device and the medicine type number that can identify the medicine package, and uniquely identifies the medicine package. Not a unique ID.

In addition, although face-to-face medication guidance is fundamental, online medication guidance is also permitted exceptionally, such as for patients with medical conditions who cannot go to pick up medicine.

The drug distribution support system described in Patent Literature 1 is a system that supports drug distribution to a plurality of users represented by health care facilities for the elderly, and is not suitable for online drug use.

Online medication guidance requires sharing information about drugs taken by the patient between the pharmacist and the patient, and providing medication guidance using means for confirming the person (patient) to whom the online medication guidance is given.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an information communication system, a server, and an information communication method that are suitable for on-line medication guidance for packaged medicines.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to one aspect provides a server for managing packaged medicines packaged by one or more facilities one by one, a facility terminal of the facility, and a device for administering the packaged medicines. An information communication system consisting of a patient's user terminal and communicating with each other through a network, wherein unique identification information for uniquely identifying each package is added to each package bag of the packaged medicine, and a server is provided with unique identification information. a database that associates and manages the identification information, the drug information of the packaged medicine corresponding to the unique identification information, the patient information of the patient including the connection information to the user terminal, and the facility information including the connection information to the facility terminal; , a first communication unit that performs communication to provide drug information, patient information, or facility information with the facility terminal or the user terminal, and a first reading unit that reads selected items from the unique identification information printed and displayed on the screen display device; A first information acquisition unit that acquires drug information and patient information from a server communicates with a user terminal corresponding to the patient information based on connection information included in the acquired patient information, and can confirm the other party with the user terminal. and a second communication unit for transmitting and receiving audio and video for online medication guidance by means.

According to one aspect of the present invention, unique identification information that uniquely identifies each package is added to the packaged medicine packaged by one or more facilities such as pharmacies and pharmacy departments of hospitals, By the database of the server, unique identification information for each packaged medicine, drug information of the packaged medicine corresponding to the unique identification information, patient information including connection information to the user terminal, and connection information to the facility terminal are stored. It is managed in association with the facility information it contains.

The facility terminal reads the unique identification information selected from the unique identification information added to the sachet of the sachet medicine, printed on separate paper, and displayed on the screen display device to identify the sachet contained in the sachet. Medication information and patient information can be obtained from the server. Then, the facility terminal communicates with the user terminal corresponding to the patient information based on the connection information included in the acquired patient information, and transmits/receives voice and video for on-line medication guidance to and from the user terminal by a means that can identify the other party. can do. That is, the pharmacist or doctor who operates the facility terminal can provide online medication guidance by means of confirming the other party with the user terminal through the facility terminal only by reading the unique identification information of the packaged medicine. At this time, since the drug information of the packaged medicine is also acquired, it is possible to appropriately provide online medication guidance for the packaged medicine.

In the information communication system according to another aspect of the present invention, the user terminal communicates with the facility terminal, and transmits/receives voice and video to and from the facility terminal to receive online medication guidance by a means that can identify the other party. is preferably provided. The user terminal communicates with the facility terminal, and can transmit and receive audio and video for receiving online medication guidance by means of identifying the other party with the facility terminal. You can receive online medication guidance through the terminal.

In the information communication system according to still another aspect of the present invention, the first communication unit performs communication to provide drug information or facility information with the user terminal, A second reading unit that reads the added unique identification information, and a facility that unifies the drug information and the packaged medicine stored in the sachet based on the unique identification information read by the second reading unit and a second information acquisition unit that acquires the facility information from the server, and the third communication unit communicates with the facility terminal corresponding to the facility information based on the connection information included in the acquired facility information. It is preferable to transmit and receive audio and video for receiving online medication guidance by means of identifying the other party between the two.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, the user terminal reads the unique identification information added to the sachet of the sachets of the sachets of the sachets of the sachets of the sachets of the sachets of the sachets of the sachets of the sachets of the medicines. Information can be obtained from a server. Then, the user terminal communicates with the facility terminal corresponding to the facility information based on the connection information included in the acquired facility information, and transmits audio and video to receive online medication guidance by means of confirming the other party with the facility terminal. Can send and receive. In other words, a patient who operates a user terminal can receive online medication guidance by a means that allows identification of the other party with the facility terminal through the user terminal only by reading the unique identification information of the packaged medicine.

In the information communication system according to still another aspect of the present invention, the unique identification information is added to the packaging bag as a barcode indicating the unique identification information, and the first reading unit of the facility terminal is a barcode reader that reads the barcode. is preferably The barcode reader may be a dedicated barcode reader, or may be composed of a camera and application software for the barcode reader.

In the information communication system according to still another aspect of the present invention, the unique identification information is added to the packaging bag as a barcode indicating the unique identification information, and the second reading unit of the user terminal is a barcode reader that reads the barcode. is preferably

In the information communication system according to still another aspect of the present invention, the packaged medicine is stored in the packaged bag according to the prescription data, and the second communication unit of the facility associates the medicine with the unique identification information. prescribing data to the server.

In an information communication system according to still another aspect of the present invention, the unique identification information is preferably a GS1 identification code. The GS1 identification code is an international standard identification code defined by GS1 (General Specifications One).

In the information communication system according to still another aspect of the present invention, the server is a client terminal including a facility terminal and a user terminal that can access the server, and is a patient who takes the packaged medicine, a care worker of the patient, a patient Limited to the information sent and received according to the accessor to the client terminal of the care support specialist, the patient's home-visit caregiver, the patient's nurse, the doctor who prescribes the medicine of the packaged medicine, or the pharmacist who dispenses according to the prescription It is preferable to provide an information restriction unit that applies Since only a doctor or a pharmacist can provide online medication guidance, it is preferable that connection with the user terminal for online medication guidance is limited to accesses who are qualified to provide online medication guidance.

The invention according to still another aspect is a server that constitutes the above information communication system.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a server for managing individual packets of packaged medicine packaged by one or more facilities, a facility terminal of the facility, and a user terminal of a patient who takes the packaged medicine. An information communication method executed by an information communication system that communicates with each other through a network, wherein unique identification information for uniquely identifying each package is added to the packaging bag of the packaged medicine, and the server provides a unique A database that associates and manages identification information, drug information of packaged medicines corresponding to the unique identification information, patient information of patients including connection information to user terminals, and facility information including connection information to facility terminals. a step in which the first reading unit of the facility terminal reads selected information from unique identification information added to the packaging bag of the packaged medicine, printed on separate paper, and displayed on the screen display device; a step in which a first information acquisition unit acquires drug information and patient information of the packaged medicine contained in the sachet from the server based on the read unique identification information; a step of communicating with a user terminal corresponding to the patient information based on the connection information included in the patient information, and transmitting/receiving audio and video for on-line medication guidance to and from the user terminal by means of identifying the other party.

In the information communication according to still another aspect of the present invention, the second reading unit of the user terminal reads the unique identification information attached to the sachet of the sachet medicine, and the second information acquiring unit of the user terminal a step of obtaining, from a server, drug information of the packaged medicine contained in the package bag and facility information of the facility where the packaged medicine is packaged, based on the read unique identification information; and a third communication unit of the user terminal. communicating with the facility terminal corresponding to the facility information based on the connection information included in the acquired facility information, and transmitting/receiving voice and video for receiving online medication guidance by means of confirming the other party with the facility terminal; , further includes.

According to the present invention, the unique identification information selected from the unique identification information added to the packaging bag of the packaged medicine packaged by one or more facilities, printed on separate paper, and displayed on the screen display device is read. By doing so, it is possible to obtain the patient information of the patient including the medicine information of the packaged medicine and the connection information to the user terminal. As a result, a pharmacist or doctor who operates the facility terminal can provide online medication guidance by means of confirming the other party with the user terminal through the facility terminal only by reading the unique identification information.

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information communication system according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of cloud server 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure managed by the drug database 14A. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure managed by the facility database 14B. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure managed by the patient database 14C. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the internal configuration of one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20. As shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the label 40 and the sachet 50 on which the bar code 44, prescription data, etc. are printed by the label printer 22D. FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a state in which a plurality of single packages of the packaged medicine shown in FIG. 7 are continuous. FIG. 9 is a plan view of a package of medicine to which a label printed with a bar code indicating a GS1 identification code and character information indicating prescription data is attached. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a first embodiment of an information management method. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a first embodiment of an information management method. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the terminal (facility terminal) 30 in the facility 20 shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the operation of this system when online medication guidance is provided. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the display screen of the display unit 38 of the facility terminal 30. As shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is an external view of the user terminal 100. As shown in FIG. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of user terminal 100 shown in FIG.

Preferred embodiments of an information communication system, a server, and an information communication method according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[Configuration of information communication system]
FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information communication system according to the present invention.

This information communication system 1 comprises a server (cloud server) 10, one or more facilities 20, a user terminal 100, and a client terminal 200, which are interconnected via a network 2 such as the Internet so as to be able to communicate with each other. The network 2 is preferably a secure network suitable for safe management of medical information.

[Cloud server]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of cloud server 10. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the cloud server 10 is a server that manages packaged medicines packaged by one or more facilities 20, and mainly includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 12, a database 14, and an issuing server 16. , and a communication unit 18 .

The database 14 includes a medicine database 14A that manages packaged medicines one by one, a facility database 14B that manages facility information of facilities such as pharmacies and pharmacy departments of hospitals that pack packaged medicines, and Related databases including a patient database 14C that manages patient information.

The CPU 12 is a part that centrally controls each part of the cloud server 10, analyzes various information input via the communication part 18, instructs updating and reading of information managed by the database 14, and Controls communication processing, etc.

When the numbering server 16 receives a numbering request for a unique ID (GS1 (General Specifications One) identification code in this example) from one or more facilities 20 using this system via the communication unit 18, the numbering server 16 packs Unique IDs corresponding to the number of medicine packages are issued, and transmitted to one or more facilities 20 that requested issuing the numbers via the communication unit 18 .

The numbering server 16, for example, provides a product ID that uniquely identifies the medicine packaging device 22 installed in one or more facilities 20 that issued the numbering request, and the medicine packaging device 22 corresponding to the product ID (Fig. A GS1 identification code, which is the only ID in the world, can be issued by combining the serial number of the number of packaged medicines packed in 6) and the business ID.

GS1 identification codes include GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) code, GLN (Global Location Number) code, GIAI (Global Individual Asset Identifier) code, SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code), GRAI (Global Returnable Asset Identifier) code, GSRN (Global Service Relation Number) code, GDTI (Global Document Type Identifier) code, GCN (Global Coupon Number) code, etc., and GSRN code and GIAI code are particularly suitable.

The GSRN code is an identification code for managing service providers and users, and includes a 9-digit GS1 operator code, an 8-digit service provider/user code, a 10-digit extension area, and a 15-digit It consists of a combination of arbitrarily definable unique codes. Therefore, for example, a product ID (serial number) such as a drug packaging device or a drug packaging inspection device is assigned to the service provision/user code of the GSRN code, and a drug packaging audit that has the product ID in the extended area or original code The GSRN code is a GS1 identification code that uniquely identifies each package of the packaged medicine by assigning a serial number or a time stamp to the number of packaged medicines packaged by the device or the medicine packaging device. can be done.

The GIAI code is an identification code for managing corporate assets, and is a code of up to 30 digits consisting of a 9-digit GS1 business code and a variable-length asset number of 1 to 21 digits. Therefore, the serial number of the number of packaged drugs packaged by the drug packaging device having the product ID of the drug packaging device or the drug packaging inspection device, etc., and the product ID in the 21-digit asset number of the GIAI code, Alternatively, by assigning a time stamp, the GIAI code can be a GS1 identification code that uniquely identifies each packet of medicine.

When prescription data for each patient is received from one or more facilities 20 using this system via the communication unit 18, the CPU 12 or the numbering server 16 analyzes the prescription data to obtain a prescription corresponding to the prescription data. The number of packages of the packaged medicine is calculated, and the numbering server 16 can issue GS1 identification codes for the calculated number of packages. In this case, prescription data received from one or more facilities 20 corresponds to a request to issue a GS1 identification code.

When the numbering server 16 issues GS1 identification codes for the number of packages, the database 14 can be updated based on the GS1 identification codes for the number of packages. For example, when prescription data for each patient is received from one or more facilities 20 via the communication unit 18, the CPU 12 extracts information managed by the database 14 from the prescription data, associates it with the GS1 identification code, and stores it in the database. 14 can be updated.

Even if prescription data has not been received from one or more facilities 20, when there is a request for issuing unique IDs for the number of packages from one or more facilities 20, the numbering server 16 generates the number of unique IDs for the number of packages. A unique ID can be issued and transmitted to one or more facilities 20 that requested the issue of the number. In addition, the CPU 12 can request the prescription data managed by the database 14 from one or more facilities 20 requesting the number issuance, and the prescription data is sent to the database 14 in association with unique IDs corresponding to the number of packages. can be managed by At this time, the drug information and the like associated with the GS1 identification code in the database 14 remain blank.

In addition, the GS1 identification code that uniquely identifies each package of packaged medicine issued by the numbering server 16 is the only ID in the world. A product ID that uniquely identifies a medicine packaging device 22 (FIG. 6) installed in one or more facilities 20, and the number of packaged medicines packaged by the medicine packaging device 22 corresponding to the product ID A GS1 identification code can be issued in combination with a serial number. Also, a GS1 identification code can be issued by combining the product ID and the time stamp. Incidentally, when issuing such a GS1 identification code, one or more facilities 20 requesting the numbering need to notify the cloud server 10 of the product ID at the time of the numbering request.

Also, the GS1 identification code is preferably hashed or encrypted with a hash value.

3 to 5 are diagrams showing examples of data structures managed by the drug database 14A, facility database 14B, and patient database 14C, respectively.

The drug database 14A is a database that associates and manages unique identification information of drugs (packaged drugs) received via the communication unit (first communication unit) 18 with drug information that is detailed information of the packaged drugs. In the drug database 14A shown in FIG. 3, the GS1 identification code added to each package of the packaged medicine is used as a main key, and the drug information of the packaged medicine corresponding to the GS1 identification code, the prescription date of the packaged medicine, the date of prescription of the packaged medicine, Patient ID (identification), facility ID that identifies the facility (pharmacy) that dispensed the packaged medicine, doctor ID that identifies the doctor who prescribed the packaged medicine, pharmacist ID that identifies the pharmacist of the facility that dispensed the packaged medicine, etc. are managed in association with each other.

The drug information of the packaged medicine in this example includes the drug name, the symbol indicating the company name (trade name), and the drug character or symbol information indicating the standard for each of the packaged drugs stored in the packaging bag, and the drug information. Images (images of individual medicines in packaged medicines, images of packaged medicines used for medicine inspection by a medicine inspection device (not shown), etc.). It should be noted that it may include drug information for each packaged package, and divided package information such as dosing timing and precautions.

The facility ID is, for example, identification information that uniquely identifies the facility to which the GS1 operator code included in the GS1 identification code is applied.

The facility database 14B is a database that directly or indirectly associates and manages the GS1 identification code received by the communication unit 18 and facility information. In the facility database 14B shown in FIG. Information on facilities (facility names, URLs (Uniform Resource Locators), telephone numbers including connection information to facility terminals, etc.) is managed. Since the facility ID is a foreign key for the GS1 identification code (primary key) of the drug database 14A, the GS1 identification code and facility information are managed in association with each other.

The patient ID is identification information that uniquely identifies a patient, and is preferably my number (personal number), for example.

The patient database 14C is a database that directly or indirectly associates and manages the GS1 identification code received by the communication unit 18 and patient information. In the patient database 14C shown in FIG. Information about patients (name, sex, age, address, telephone number including connection information to the user terminal, etc.) is managed. Since the patient ID is a foreign key for the GS1 identification code (primary key) of the drug database 14A, the GS1 identification code and patient information are managed in association with each other.

In addition, the cloud server 10 manages doctor information and pharmacist information in the database 14 according to the doctor ID and pharmacist ID associated with the GS1 identification code of the packaged medicine.

When the cloud server 10 receives a drug information acquisition request or the like based on the GS1 identification code from the facility 20 (facility terminal), the user terminal 100 or the client terminal 200, the cloud server 10 receives the drug information from the database 14 (drug database 14A) based on the GS1 identification code. The drug information associated with the GS1 identification code is read and transmitted (provided) to the facility 20 (facility terminal), user terminal 100 or client terminal 200 .

Here, the client terminal 200 for the cloud server 10 is a terminal other than the facility 20 (facility terminal) and the user terminal 100 of the patient. Including the terminal of the patient's care worker, the patient's care support specialist, the patient's home care worker, or the patient's nurse's terminal.

In the drug database 14A, facility IDs, patient IDs, doctor IDs, and pharmacist IDs (external keys) are associated with the GS1 identification code as a primary key. Facility information and patient information can be read based on the facility ID and the patient ID, and transmitted (provided) to the facility 20 (facility terminal), the patient's user terminal 100, and the like.

That is, the communication unit 18 and the CPU 12, which can function as a first communication unit, receive the GS1 identification code added to the packaged medicine from the facility 20 (facility terminal), the user terminal 100, or the like via the communication unit 18, and the facility ID or A patient ID is accepted, and a drug information viewing request based on a GS1 identification code and a patient information or facility information acquisition request are accepted.

Based on the GS1 identification code received via the communication unit 18, the cloud server 10 retrieves detailed information on the packaged medicine associated with the GS1 identification code from the drug database 14A, the facility database 14B, or the patient database 14C, facility information, Alternatively, the patient information is read and transmitted to the terminal of the facility 20 or the user terminal 100 via the communication unit 18 . That is, the cloud server 10 can provide the facility or the patient with detailed information on the packaged medicine associated with the GS1 identification code, information on the facility, information on the patient, or the like based on the GS1 identification code.

[Embodiment of facility (pharmacy) for single-package dispensing]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the internal configuration of one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20 are provided with a medicine packaging device 22 and a receipt computer 24. The medicine packaging device 22 and the receipt computer 24 are installed in one or more They are connected by a LAN (Local Area Network) 26 in the facility (pharmacy) 20 . In this example, one drug packaging device 22 is installed, but a plurality of drug packaging devices 22 may be installed.

The drug packaging device 22, the receipt computer 24, and the facility terminal 30 of one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20 can communicate with the cloud server 10 via the communication unit 22C-2 and the network 2 (FIG. 1). It has a function of uploading the drug information and the like of the single-packaged medicine from the facility 20 to the cloud server 10 in association with the GS1 identification code.

The drug prescribing work performed at one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20 can be broadly classified into prescription data input work by pharmacy staff (pharmacy clerks, pharmacists, etc.), picking work, packaging work, drug audit work, etc. by pharmacists. and the preparation of

In the prescription data input work, the pharmacy staff inputs information described in the prescription (hereinafter referred to as “prescription data”) into the receipt computer 24 . Examples of prescription data include patient information such as the patient's name and age, type of drug or name of the drug, dosage of the drug, dosage of the drug (dose), drug information such as the dose of the drug, and issuance of prescription data. It includes hospital information such as the date, the name of the prescribing hospital, and the name of the doctor. It is preferable to use NSIPS (New Standard Interface of Pharmacy-system Specifications), which is a prescription system prescription IF shared specification, for the cooperation of dispensing devices in the pharmacy.

Next, the prescription data is output from the receipt computer 24 to the medicine packaging device 22 . Also, the pharmacist operates the receipt computer 24 or the medicine packaging device 22 to which the prescription data is input, and transmits the prescription data and packaging information to the cloud server 10 .

In the picking operation, the pharmacist picks the drug corresponding to the drug information from the drug shelf based on the prescription data. Examples of drugs include tablets, capsules, and the like. For the picking operation, for example, an automatic picking device that automatically picks the medicine based on the prescription data input to the receipt computer 24 may be used.

In addition, it is preferable to prevent picking errors by automatically determining whether or not the picked medicine matches the prescription data by the inspection support system. Medicines are generally packaged in a PTP (Press Through Package) sheet to which a dispensing packaging unit code (bar code) is added. When the picked PTP sheet is placed on the stage, the inspection support system reads the drug information added to the PTP sheet, counts the number of drugs by photographing the PTP sheet, and determines whether or not it matches the prescription data. is determined, and the determination result is output.

The medicine packaging device 22 is a device that stores a plurality of medicines to be taken at one time into one packaging bag and packs them together. It has units 22C-1 and 22C-2 and a label printer 22D.

This medicine packaging device 22- adds (prints) a unique ID or the like for uniquely specifying each packet of medicine to the label by means of a label printer 22D, and prints the label printed with the unique ID or the like on the label. Equipped with a function to attach to the sachet. Although the medicine packaging device 22 of this example incorporates the label printer 22D, the label printer 22D may be provided outside the medicine packaging device 22. FIG.

A packaging operation using the medicine packaging device 22 is performed as follows. A pharmacist sets the medicines picked up in the picking work into trays (medicine masses) of the medicine packaging unit 22B one by one (manual distribution work). The drug packaging unit 22B stores the drug in the drug mass in a continuous empty packaging bag, and then closes the packaging bag and makes it separable by providing perforations or the like to package the drug. to be packaged in one package. Since a medicine packaging device having this type of medicine packaging unit 22B is well known, a detailed description of the configuration of the medicine packaging unit 22B will be omitted.

This drug packaging device 22 is manually distributed by a pharmacist, but it also has a function of automatically unpacking drugs from the PTP sheet by setting the PTP sheet, and filling tablets and capsules into cassettes in advance. A medicine packaging device may be used in which a function for storing medicines is added so that manual distribution work can be omitted. The drug may be powdered.

The CPU 22A acquires, via the communication unit 22C-2, the GS1 identification codes corresponding to the number of packages of the packaged medicine issued from the cloud server 10 corresponding to the prescription data prior to the packaging operation, Prescription data is acquired from the computer 24 via the LAN 26 and communication section 22C-1.

The CPU 22A creates print data for each packaged medicine based on the acquired GS1 identification code and prescription data, and outputs the print data to the label printer 22D.

The label printer 22D prints the GS1 identification code and the prescription data on the label according to the input printing data. The method of printing on the label printer 22D includes thermal printing on thermal labels, thermal transfer on general labels, printing with UV ((ultraviolet) ink or pigment ink, IJ printing on IJ (inkjet) labels with dye or pigment ink, etc.). You can choose.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the label 40 on which the bar code 44, prescription data, etc. are printed by the label printer 22D.

As shown in FIG. 7, the label 40 includes character information 42 of the unique ID, a bar code 44 (one-dimensional bar code) indicating the GS1 identification code, the patient's name (Taro Fuji) 46, and the time of administration (after lunch). 47 and drug character information 48 such as drug names for each packaged drug are printed. The label 40 may be printed with only the character information 42 of the GS1 identification code or the bar code 44 indicating the unique ID. Moreover, when printing prescription data, only the dosing time 47 may be printed. Furthermore, in addition to the bar code 44 indicating the GS1 identification code, at least one of drug information (medication character information 48) and patient information (patient name 46) of the packaged medicine may be printed on the label 40. good.

In FIG. 7, five types of medicines 52 (four tablets and one capsule) are stored in a packaging bag 50 packaged by the medicine packaging unit 22B, and GS1 identification is performed by the label printer 22D. Labels 40 printed with codes and prescription data are attached to corresponding sachets 50, respectively. The label printer 22D has an automatic label pasting function, and acquires from the CPU 22A print data corresponding to each of the sachets 50 of the sachet-packaged medicine sequentially packaged by the sachet-packaging unit 22B. , the process from label printing to labeling is performed continuously.

In the drug inspection work, a pharmacist visually checks whether the type and number of drugs packed in the sachets 50 are correct (that is, whether they conform to the prescription data). .

When the pharmacist completes the drug inspection work and the pharmacist inputs the end of the inspection, the drug packaging device 22 associates the GS1 identification code with the drug information of at least the packaged drug stored in the packaging bag 50, and sends it to the communication unit 22C. -2 to the cloud server 10 via the network 2. At this time, prescription data and packaging information may be uploaded at the same time.

Although the label on which the GS1 identification code and the like are printed by the medicine packaging device 22 and the label printer 22D is attached to the packaging bag, the label printer 22D is not limited to this. An IJ printer may be provided, and a unique ID or the like may be directly printed on the packaging bag by these printers.

In this example, the internal configuration of one or more facilities (pharmacy) 20 has been described, but one or more facilities (automatic reception management system, electronic medical record system, hospitalization management system, medical accounting system, pharmacy management system, medical The internal configuration of the hospital pharmacy (hospital pharmacy) 20 managed by a hospital information system HIS (Hospital Information Systems) including a reservation system, etc., can be made similar to the internal configuration of one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20 .

In this system, the numbering server 16 is provided on the cloud server 10 side, but a numbering unit corresponding to the numbering server 16 may be provided on the facility 20 side. In this case, the numbering section issues GS1 identification codes for the number of packages of the packaged medicine in response to a numbering request from the CPU 22A.

The facility terminal 30 is a personal computer connected by the LAN 26 within the facility 20 and is capable of communicating with the cloud server 10 and the user terminal 100 via the LAN 26 and the network 2 . Details of the facility terminal 30 will be described later.

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a state in which a plurality of packages of the single-packaged medicine shown in FIG. there is As shown in the figure, a label 40 printed with a bar code or the like indicating a GS1 identification code is attached to a sachet 50 containing a sachet medicine.

In the drug inspection work, a pharmacist visually checks whether the type and number of drugs packed in the sachets 50 are correct (that is, whether they conform to the prescription data). .

Further, instead of the medicine packaging device 22, a medicine packaging device having a function of supporting inspection of packaged medicines may be used.

Also, FIG. 9 is a plan view of a single package of medicine to which a label printed with a bar code indicating a GS1 identification code and character information indicating prescription data is attached.

A sachet 50-2 shown in FIG. 9 contains a plurality of medicines 52-2 to be taken at one time by the medicine sachet 22B, and a label 40-2 printed with a bar code or the like indicating the GS1 identification code. It is affixed and configured.

The label 40-2 includes a two-dimensional bar code 44-2 (eg, QR code (registered trademark)) indicating a GS1 identification code (in this example, a GSRN code, which is one of the GS1 identification codes), and a patient's A name (Fuji Taro) 46-2, a dosing period (after breakfast) 47-2, and drug character information 48-2 such as drug names for each packaged drug are printed. When printing character information indicating prescription data, only the dosing time 47-2 may be used. In addition to the bar code 44-2, the label 40-2 is printed with at least one of drug information (medication character information 48-2) and patient information (patient name 46-2) of the packaged medicine. You may

[First Embodiment of Information Management Method]
FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a first embodiment of an information management method.

The information management method of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 10 is applied to an information management system including the cloud server 10 described above and one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20 shown in FIG.

The drug packaging devices 22 of one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20 receive the prescription data from the receipt computer 24 (step S10), and transmit the received prescription data to the cloud server 10 (step S12). The prescription data may be transmitted from the receipt computer 24 to the cloud server 10 .

From the received prescription data, the cloud server 10 calculates the number of packages of the packaged medicine in the case of packaging the medicine (step S14). The numbering server 16 of the cloud server 10 issues GS1 identification codes for the number of packages, and the communication unit 18 issues one or more GS1 identification codes for the number of packages issued by the numbering server 16. It is transmitted to the facility (pharmacy) 20 (step S16). In this example, the cloud server 10 calculates the number of packaged medicines based on prescription data received from one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20, but the one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20 side automatically calculates or manually inputs the number of packaged medicines based on the prescription data, and issues GS1 identification codes for the number of packaged medicines calculated or entered by one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20. The number may be requested to the cloud server 10 . In addition, one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20 send the product ID of the drug packaging device 22 for single-package dispensing to the cloud server 10 as information used by the numbering server 16 to issue the GS1 identification code. Preferably send.

The label printer 22D of the medicine packaging device 22 receives barcodes indicating the GS1 identification codes for the number of packets received from the cloud server 10, medicine information of the medicines to be packaged in the packaging bag, patient information to be taken, and the like. A label is printed (step S18), and the printed label is attached to a sachet (step S20).

The medicine packaging unit 22B of the medicine packaging device 22 puts the medicines into the packaging bags according to the prescription data and packs them together (step S22). In this example, a label printed with a GS1 identification code or the like is affixed to an empty sachet, and then the drug is put into the sachet and packed into one package. A label on which a GS1 identification code or the like is printed may be attached to each package.

When the single-package preparation for one person is completed, the medicine packaging device 22 associates the GS1 identification code with the medicine information of the packaged medicine and uploads it to the cloud server 10 via the network 2 from the communication unit 22C-2 ( step S24).

The cloud server 10 newly registers in the database 14 the drug information of the packaged medicine associated with the GS1 identification code uploaded from one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20, and updates the database 14 (step S26).

As a result, the cloud server 10 can centrally manage package-by-package medicines packaged by one or more facilities (pharmacies).

[Second Embodiment of Information Management Method]
FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a second embodiment of an information management method.

The medicine packaging device to which the second embodiment is applied is similar to the medicine packaging device shown in FIG. 22.

In FIG. 11, the drug packaging devices of one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20 receive prescription data from the receipt computer 24 (step S30), and the drug packaging unit packs the drug into a sachet according to the prescription data. They are put in and packaged (step S32).

The numbering unit provided in the medicine packaging device sends the GS1 identification code to the packaged medicine to the numbering server 16 each time the medicine is packaged by the medicine packaging unit. A number is issued in the same way (step S34).

The label printer provided in the medicine packaging device prints the issued unique ID and the like on the label (step S36), and attaches the label printed with the GS1 identification code and the like to the packaging bag (step S38).

The medicine packaging device determines whether or not the packaging for one person has been completed (step S40), and if it is determined that the packaging for one person has not been completed (in the case of "No"), step S32. , and the processing from step S32 to step S40 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that packaging for one person has been completed (in the case of "Yes"), the process proceeds to step S42.

In step S<b>42 , the medicine packaging device uploads the medicine information and the like of the packaged medicine to the cloud server 10 via the LAN 26 and the network 2 in association with the GS1 identification code.

The cloud server 10 newly registers in the database 14 the drug information of the packaged medicine associated with the unique ID uploaded from one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20, and updates the database 14 (step S44).

As a result, the cloud server 10 can centrally manage package-by-package medicines packaged by one or more facilities (pharmacies).

[Facility terminal]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the terminal (facility terminal) 30 in the facility 20 shown in FIG.

As the facility terminal 30 shown in FIG. 12, a personal computer can be used as described above. , a CPU 35 , a RAM (Random Access Memory) 36 , a ROM (Read Only Memory) 37 and a display section 38 .

The communication unit 31 is a part that communicates between the cloud server 10 and the user terminal 100 via the LAN 26 and the network 2, and means for confirming the other party (patient) with the user terminal 100 (in this example, In the case of on-line medication guidance by videophone), it functions as a communication unit that transmits and receives audio and video. Here, the telephone includes an IP (Internet Protocol) telephone in addition to a normal telephone that communicates via a carrier.

The camera unit 32 may be a camera built into the facility terminal 30 or an external camera connected via an interface (not shown). The camera unit 32 is used to capture an image of a pharmacist or a doctor when providing online medication guidance by videophone. Further, the camera unit 32 functions as a first reading unit that reads the barcode 44 (FIG. 7) added to the sachet 50 of the sachet medicine by application software for barcode reader.

The storage unit 33 is a storage unit composed of a hard disk device, a flash memory, etc., and includes an operating system, application software for online medication guidance, as well as information such as conversation, video, call date and time, call duration, etc. during online medication guidance. It functions as a storage unit that stores call history by videophone.

The operation unit 34 uses a keyboard, a mouse, and the like that are wired or wirelessly connected to the computer, and receives various operation inputs for on-line medication guidance.

The CPU 35 reads various programs stored in the storage unit 33, the ROM 37, or the like, and executes various processes. The RAM 36 is used as a work area for the CPU 35, and is used as a storage unit for temporarily storing read programs and various data.

Various monitors such as a liquid crystal monitor that can be connected to a computer are used as the display unit 38, and are used together with the operation unit 34 as part of the user interface.

In the facility terminal 30 configured as described above, the CPU 35 reads out a program stored in the storage unit 33 or the ROM 37 in response to an instruction input from the operation unit 34, and executes the program, whereby the communication unit functions as a first information acquisition unit. 31 and CPU 35 acquire from the cloud server 10 various kinds of information necessary for online medication guidance via videophone based on the GS1 identification code, and also communicate with the user terminal 100 of the patient (user) who is to receive online medication guidance. enables online medication guidance via videophone.

FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the operation of this system when online medication guidance is provided.

For example, when a pharmacist at the facility 20 uses the facility terminal 30 to provide online medication guidance to a patient, first, the camera unit 32 reads the barcode added to the sachets of the sachets of the sachets (step S100).

The facility terminal 30 transmits the GS1 identification code represented by the read barcode and the pharmacist ID of the pharmacist to the cloud server 10 (step S102).

The cloud server 10 transmits drug information and patient information from the database 14 to the facility terminal 30 based on the received GS1 identification code. As described above, the cloud server 10 uploads the drug information of the packaged medicine in association with the GS1 identification code from the facility 20 and manages it in the database 14 . In addition, patient information is personal information that should be kept confidential. Send to

The facility terminal 30 displays the drug information and patient information on the display screen of the display unit 38 based on the received drug information and patient information (step S106).

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the display screen of the display unit 38 of the facility terminal 30. As shown in FIG.

The display screen 39 shown in FIG. 14 displays the name, gender, and age as patient information 39A, and the drug images of the front and back sides of the packaged drugs (four drugs), the name of each drug, and the amount of each drug as drug information 39B. is displayed. The patient information 39A and drug information 39B displayed on the display screen 39 are not limited to the example shown in FIG. 13, and various information managed by the database 14 can be displayed.

Subsequently, based on the connection information to the user terminal included in the patient information, a connection is established for videophone communication with the user terminal (step S108). This telephone connection may be automatically performed by the application software based on the connection information to the user terminal, or may be performed by the pharmacist inputting the connection information (for example, telephone number) through the operation unit 34. good.

Subsequently, the pharmacist determines whether or not the facility terminal 30 and the user terminal 100 are connected by videophone (step S110).

In FIG. 14, a display area 39C is an area in which an image of the other party (patient) is displayed, and a display area 39D is an area in which an image of the pharmacist captured by the camera section 32 is displayed. In this example, the image of the pharmacist is displayed by picture-in-picture, but the image of the patient and the image of the pharmacist may be displayed on separate screens, or only the image of the patient may be displayed. good.

The pharmacist can determine whether the videophone connection has been made by checking whether the image of the other party (patient) is displayed in the display area 39C. If the voice connection is possible but the video connection is not possible, the pharmacist can give a voice instruction to turn on the videophone function. Also, as will be described later, it is preferable that the application software of the user terminal 100 automatically turns on the in-camera and establishes connection by videophone.

When a videophone connection is established between the facility terminal 30 and the user terminal 100, the pharmacist provides online medication guidance to the patient by videophone (step S112). In this case, since the packaged medicine has not yet been delivered to the patient, it is preferable to transmit the drug information from the facility terminal 30 to the user terminal 100 and display the drug information on the screen of the user terminal 100 as well. Alternatively, the GS1 identification code may be transmitted from the facility terminal 30 to the user terminal 100 and drug information may be acquired from the cloud server 10 based on the GS1 identification code received by the user terminal 100 .

Subsequently, the pharmacist determines whether or not the online medication guidance has ended (step S114). When the online medication guidance ends and the pharmacist hangs up the videophone, the facility terminal 30 saves the videophone call history, such as the conversation, video, date and time of the call, and the duration of the call during the online medication guidance, in the storage unit 33. The medication instruction ends (step S116).

When online medication guidance is provided in this manner, the packaged medicine is handed over to the patient's family, care worker, or the like, or delivered to the patient by mail or the like.

Also, when the packaged medicine is on the patient's side, the facility terminal 30 cannot thereafter read the GS1 identification code attached to the packaging bag of the packaged medicine.

Therefore, for example, when the facility terminal 30 reads the GS1 identification code added to the sachets of the sachets of the sachets and provides online medication guidance, all or all of the read GS1 identification codes and the patient information acquired from the cloud server 10 It is preferable to store a part of it in the storage unit 33, or print it on another sheet of paper by a printer (not shown) or the label printer 22D and store it.

When the pharmacist at the facility 20 continuously provides online medication guidance to the patient, the pharmacist causes the facility terminal 30 to read the GS1 identification code printed on another piece of paper, or the GS1 identification read from the storage unit 33. The code is displayed on the display unit 38 or an external screen display device, and the displayed GS1 identification code is read by the facility terminal 30 . As a result, the facility terminal 30 can acquire patient information including drug information and connection information from the cloud server 10, and the pharmacist at the facility 20 can continuously provide online medication guidance to the patient via videophone. can be done.

[User terminal]
FIG. 15 is an external view of the user terminal 100, and a smart phone is used as the user terminal 100 in this example.

As shown in FIG. 15, the user terminal 100 has a flat housing 102, and a display panel 121 as a display unit and an operation panel 122 as an input unit are integrated on one surface of the housing 102. A display input unit 120 is provided. The housing 102 also includes a speaker 131, a microphone 132, an operation section 140, and a camera section 141 as an in-camera. The configuration of the housing 102 is not limited to this, and for example, a configuration in which a display unit and an input unit are provided independently may be adopted, or a configuration having a folding structure or a sliding mechanism may be used.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of user terminal 100 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 16, the main components of the user terminal 100 include a wireless communication unit (third communication unit) 110, a display input unit 120, a call unit 130, an operation unit 140, a camera unit 141, a memory It includes a section 150 , an external input/output section 160 (output section), a GPS (global positioning system) receiving section 170 , a motion sensor section 180 , a power supply section 190 and a main control section 101 . Further, as a main function of the user terminal 100, it has a radio communication function for performing mobile radio communication via a base station apparatus and a mobile communication network.

Radio communication section 110 performs radio communication with a base station apparatus connected to a mobile communication network according to instructions from main control section 101 . The wireless communication is used to transmit and receive various file data such as audio data and image data, e-mail data, etc., and to receive web data, streaming data, and the like.

The display input unit 120 is a so-called touch panel having an operation panel 122 arranged on the screen of the display panel 121, and displays images (still images and moving images), character information, etc. under the control of the main control unit 101. to visually convey information to the user, and to detect user operations on the displayed information. For convenience, the operation panel 122 is also called a touch panel.

The display panel 121 uses an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an OELD (Organic Electro-Luminescence Display), or the like as a display device. The operation panel 122 is provided so that an image displayed on the display surface of the display panel 121 can be viewed, and is a device that detects one or more coordinates operated by a user's finger or stylus. When the device is operated by the user's finger or stylus, the operation panel 122 outputs a detection signal generated by the operation to the main control unit 101 . Next, the main controller 101 detects the operating position (coordinates) on the display panel 121 based on the received detection signal.

A display panel 121 and an operation panel 122 of the user terminal 100 illustrated in FIG. 15 are integrated to form a display input unit 120, and the operation panel 122 is arranged to completely cover the display panel 121. FIG. When this arrangement is adopted, the operation panel 122 may have a function of detecting user operations in areas outside the display panel 121 as well. In other words, the operation panel 122 has a detection area for the overlapping portion that overlaps the display panel 121 (hereinafter referred to as a “display area”) and a detection area for the outer edge portion that does not overlap the display panel 121 (hereinafter referred to as a “non-display area”). (referred to as "display area").

The size of the display area and the size of the display panel 121 may be completely matched, but they do not necessarily have to be matched. Also, the operation panel 122 may have two sensitive areas, an outer edge portion and an inner portion other than the outer edge portion. Furthermore, the width of the outer edge portion is appropriately designed according to the size of the housing 102 and the like. Furthermore, the position detection method employed in the operation panel 122 includes a matrix switch method, a resistive film method, a surface acoustic wave method, an infrared method, an electromagnetic induction method, and an electrostatic capacitance method. may be adopted.

The call unit 130 includes a speaker 131 and a microphone 132, converts the user's voice input through the microphone 132 into voice data that can be processed by the main control unit 101, and outputs the data to the main control unit 101, or a wireless communication unit. 110 or the external input/output unit 160 is decoded and output from the speaker 131 . Further, as shown in FIG. 15, for example, the speaker 131 and the microphone 132 can be mounted on the same surface as the display input unit 120 is provided.

Operation unit 140 is a hardware key using a key switch or the like, and receives instructions from the user. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the operation unit 140 is mounted on the side surface of the housing 102 of the user terminal 100. When pressed with a finger or the like, the operation unit 140 is switched on. It is a push-button type switch that is turned off.

The storage unit 150 stores control programs and control data of the main control unit 101, address data associated with names and telephone numbers of communication partners, data of sent and received e-mails, web data downloaded by web browsing, and downloaded contents. It stores data and the like, and temporarily stores streaming data and the like.

The storage unit 150 is composed of an internal storage unit 151 and an external storage unit 152 having a detachable external memory slot. Note that each of the internal storage unit 151 and the external storage unit 152 constituting the storage unit 150 is a flash memory type, hard disk type, multimedia card micro type, card type memory, RAM (Random Access Memory), or ROM (Read Only Memory) or other storage medium.

The external input/output unit 160 functions as an interface with all external devices connected to the user terminal 100, and communicates (e.g., USB (Universal Serial Bus), IEEE 1394, etc.) or networks (e.g., wireless LAN (Local Area Network), Bluetooth (registered trademark), RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), infrared communication (Infrared Data Association: IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband) (registered trademark), ZigBee (registered trademark), etc.) connect directly or indirectly to other external devices via

External devices connected to the user terminal 100 may include, for example, a wired/wireless headset, a wired/wireless external charger, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card or a SIM connected through a card socket. Subscriber Identity Module Card) / UIM (User Identity Module Card) card, external audio video equipment connected via audio video I / O (Input / Output) terminal, external audio video equipment connected by wire / wireless, smart phone, There are personal computers, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), and earphones. The external input/output unit 160 transmits data received from such an external device to each component inside the user terminal 100, or transmits data inside the user terminal 100 to an external device. may be configured.

The GPS receiving unit 170 receives GPS signals transmitted from GPS satellites ST1, ST2 to STn according to instructions from the main control unit 101, performs positioning calculation processing based on the plurality of received GPS signals, Acquire location information (GPS information) specified by latitude, longitude and altitude. If the GPS receiving unit 170 can acquire position information from the wireless communication unit 110 and/or the external input/output unit 160 (for example, wireless LAN), the GPS receiving unit 170 can also detect the position using the position information.

The motion sensor unit 180 includes, for example, a triaxial acceleration sensor, etc., and detects physical movements of the user terminal 100 according to instructions from the main control unit 101 . By detecting the physical movement of the user terminal 100, the moving direction and acceleration of the user terminal 100 are detected. The detection result is output to the main control unit 101 .

The power supply unit 190 supplies electric power stored in a battery (not shown) to each unit of the user terminal 100 according to instructions from the main control unit 101 .

The main control unit 101 includes a microprocessor, operates according to control programs and control data stored in the storage unit 150, and controls each unit of the user terminal 100 in an integrated manner. Further, the main control unit 101 has a mobile communication control function for controlling each unit of the communication system and an application processing function in order to perform voice communication and data communication through the wireless communication unit 110 .

The application processing function is implemented by the main control unit 101 operating according to application software stored in the storage unit 150 . Application processing functions include, for example, an infrared communication function for performing data communication with a counterpart device by controlling the external input/output unit 160, an e-mail function for sending and receiving e-mails, and a web browsing function for browsing web pages. In addition, there are functions such as receiving online medication guidance and acquiring drug information. The function for receiving online medication guidance can be realized by downloading the corresponding application software from the cloud server 10 or the site of the office that operates the information communication system 1, or the like.

The main control unit 101 also has an image processing function such as displaying an image on the display/input unit 120 based on image data (still image or moving image data) such as received data or downloaded streaming data.

Furthermore, the main control unit 101 executes display control for the display panel 121 and operation detection control for detecting user operations through the operation unit 140 and the operation panel 122 .

By executing the display control, the main control unit 101 displays icons for activating application software for receiving online medication guidance, software keys such as scroll bars, or displays windows for creating e-mails. indicate. Note that the scroll bar is a software key for accepting an instruction to move the display portion of an image that is too large to fit in the display area of the display panel 121 .

Further, by executing operation detection control, the main control unit 101 detects user operations through the operation unit 140, and accepts operations on the icons and input of character strings in the input fields of the windows through the operation panel 122. Alternatively, it accepts a request for scrolling the display image through a scroll bar.

Furthermore, by executing the operation detection control, the main control unit 101 determines whether the operation position on the operation panel 122 corresponds to the overlapping portion (display area) overlapping the display panel 121 or the outer edge portion not overlapping the display panel 121 other than that. It has a touch panel control function that determines whether it corresponds to the (non-display area) and controls the display position of the sensitive area of the operation panel 122 and the software keys.

The main control unit 101 can also detect a gesture operation on the operation panel 122 and execute a preset function according to the detected gesture operation. A gesture operation is not a conventional simple touch operation, but an operation of drawing a trajectory with a finger or the like, specifying multiple positions at the same time, or combining these to draw a trajectory from at least one of multiple positions. means.

Under the control of the main control unit 101 , the camera unit 141 can compress moving images and still images obtained by imaging, record them in the storage unit 150 , and output them through the external input/output unit 160 and the wireless communication unit 110 . can. As shown in FIG. 15, in the user terminal 100, the camera unit 141 is an in-camera mounted on the same surface as the display input unit 120, but an out camera (not shown) (a camera provided on the back side of the display input unit 120) ) are also provided.

Also, the camera unit 141 can be used for various functions of the user terminal 100 . For example, an image acquired by the camera unit 141 may be displayed on the display panel 121, or an image acquired by the camera unit 141 may be used as one of the operation input methods for the operation panel 122. In an example, the out-camera is used to read a barcode (one-dimensional barcode or two-dimensional barcode) indicating the GS1 identification code attached to the package. Further, when the GPS receiving section 170 detects the position, the position may be detected by referring to the image from the camera section 141 . Furthermore, the image from the camera unit 141 is referred to, and the optical axis direction of the camera unit 141 of the user terminal 100 is determined without using the 3-axis acceleration sensor or in combination with the 3-axis acceleration sensor. Also, the current usage environment can be determined. Of course, the image from the camera unit 141 can also be used within the application software.

In addition, position information acquired by the GPS receiving unit 170, voice information acquired by the microphone 132 (which may be converted into text information by performing voice-to-text conversion by the main control unit or the like), and the motion sensor unit 180 Data obtained by adding the acquired posture information and the like to still image or moving image data can be recorded in the storage unit 150 or output through the external input/output unit 160 or the wireless communication unit 110. .

[When the patient consults about medicine (receives online medication guidance)]
In this case, the patient reads the GS1 identification code added to the sachets of the sachets of the sachets at hand with the out-camera (second reading unit) of the user terminal 100 .

The user terminal 100 transmits to the cloud server 10 an acquisition request for the medicine information of the packaged medicine together with the read GS1 identification code. The cloud server 10 searches the drug information managed in the database 14 based on the received GS1 identification code, and acquires the drug information of the packaged medicine managed corresponding to the GS1 identification code. In addition to the drug information, it is also possible to obtain prescription data such as the date of prescription and time of administration.

The cloud server 10 transmits the drug information and the like acquired based on the GS1 identification code to the user terminal 100 that made the request.

The main control unit 101 and the wireless communication unit 110 functioning as a second information acquisition unit of the user terminal 100 acquire drug information, etc. of the packaged medicine from the cloud server 10 based on the GS1 identification code. The user terminal 100 causes the display panel 121 of the user terminal 100 to display drug information and the like of the packaged medicine acquired based on the GS1 identification code. Thereby, the patient can confirm the drug information and the like of the packaged medicine.

Also, when an icon or the like for receiving online medication guidance is operated on the user terminal 100 and application software for receiving online medication guidance is activated, GS1 added to the sachet of the packaged medicine at hand is displayed. When the identification code is read by the out-camera of the user terminal 100, the system including the user terminal 100 performs the following operations.

The user terminal 100 transmits to the cloud server 10 an acquisition request for drug information of the packaged medicine, facility information, etc. together with the read GS1 identification code. The cloud server 10 searches the drug information and facility information managed in the database 14 based on the received GS1 identification code, and retrieves the drug information and the packaged drug managed corresponding to the GS1 identification code. is acquired and transmitted to the user terminal 100.

The user terminal 100 communicates with the facility terminal 30 corresponding to the facility information based on the connection information included in the facility information received from the cloud server 10, and communicates with the facility terminal 30 via videophone for online medication guidance. Video can be sent and received.

In this case, the user terminal 100 can display the image of the pharmacist transmitted from the facility terminal 30 and the drug information of the packaged medicine acquired from the cloud server 10 on the screen of the display panel 121 .

The user terminal 100 also transmits the drug information and patient information received from the cloud server 10 to the facility terminal 30 . As a result, patient information 39A and drug information 39B can be displayed on the display screen 39 of the facility terminal 30 as shown in FIG. The user terminal 100 transmits the GS1 identification code added to the sachets of the sachets of the sachets to the facility terminal 30, and based on the GS1 identification code received by the facility terminal 30, the drug information and patient information are sent from the cloud server 10. may be obtained.

[others]
The facility terminal 30 of this embodiment is not limited to a fixed personal computer, and may be, for example, a smart phone, a tablet terminal having a camera function, a mobile phone, or a PDA (personal digital assistant).

Also, the client terminal 200 shown in FIG. 1 is a terminal including the facility terminal 30 and the user terminal 100 that can access the cloud server 10, and is used by a patient who takes packaged medicine or a pharmacist who dispenses according to a prescription. However, it also includes a terminal used by a patient's care worker, a patient's care support specialist, a patient's home-visit caregiver, a patient's nurse, and a doctor who prescribes packaged medicine.

In this case, the cloud server 10 preferably includes an information restriction unit that restricts information to be transmitted and received according to the accessor who accesses using the client terminal. Since only a doctor or a pharmacist can provide online medication guidance, it is preferable that connection with the user terminal for online medication guidance is limited to accesses who are qualified to provide online medication guidance.

That is, the cloud server 10 cooperates with an authentication server (not shown), and can set access restrictions on the information managed in the database 14 for the client (accessor) of the client terminal 200 accessing the cloud server 10. is. For example, in the case of a doctor or pharmacist, in addition to the drug information of the packaged medicine registered in association with the GS1 identification code, it is possible to view patient information, facility information, etc. In the case of a patient, drug information and It is possible to allow viewing of patient information and facility information limited to one's own information, and restrict viewing of personal information. In addition, the authentication of a doctor or pharmacist can be performed, for example, by using a medical ID card such as HPKI (Healthcare Public Key Infrastructure) issued to medical professionals, thereby avoiding "spoofing". can.

Furthermore, when pharmacists at one or more facilities (pharmacies) 20 upload the drug information of the packaged medicines to the cloud server 10 in association with the GS1 identification code, for example, by using an HPKI card to electronically sign the information. , it is preferable to be able to certify uploaded drug information, etc.

In addition, in the present embodiment, various information is managed by the database 14 provided in the cloud server 10, but the present invention is not limited to this. A distributed type in which a database (for example, a database of packaged medicines packaged by the facility) is constructed in the storage unit, and the cloud server 10 can handle the databases distributed to one or more facilities as a single database. It may be used as a database.

Further, in this embodiment, for example, the hardware structure of each processing unit of the CPU 12 of the cloud server 10 and the CPU 22A of the medicine packaging device 22 is various processors as described below. For various processors, the circuit configuration can be changed after manufacturing such as CPU (Central Processing Unit), which is a general-purpose processor that executes software (program) and functions as various processing units, FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), etc. Programmable Logic Device (PLD), which is a processor, ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), etc. be

One processing unit may be composed of one of these various processors, or may be composed of two or more processors of the same type or different types (eg, multiple FPGAs, or combinations of CPUs and FPGAs). may Also, a plurality of processing units may be configured by one processor. As an example of configuring a plurality of processing units with one processor, first, there is a mode in which one processor is configured by combining one or more CPUs and software, and this processor functions as a plurality of processing units. Secondly, as typified by System On Chip (SoC), etc., there is a form of using a processor that realizes the function of the entire system including a plurality of processing units with a single IC (Integrated Circuit) chip. be. In this way, the various processing units are configured using one or more of the above various processors as a hardware structure. Furthermore, the hardware structure of these various processors is, more specifically, an electrical circuit that combines circuit elements such as semiconductor elements.

Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and it goes without saying that various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

1 information communication system 2 network 10 cloud server 12 CPU
14 Database 14A Drug database 14B Facility database 14C Patient database 16 Numbering server 18 Communication unit 20 Facility 22 Drug packaging device 22A CPU
22B Medicine packaging unit 22C-1, 22C-2 Communication unit 22D Label printer 24 Receipt computer 30 Facility terminal 31 Communication unit 32 Camera unit 33 Storage unit 34 Operation unit 35 CPU
36 RAMs
37 ROMs
38 Display unit 39 Display screen 39A Patient information 39B Drug information 39C Display area 39D Display area 40, 40-2 Label 42 Character information 44, 44-2 Barcode 46 Name 46-2 Name 47, 47-2 Dosing period 48, 48 -2 Medicine character information 50, 50-2 Package bag 52, 52-2 Medicine 100 User terminal 101 Main control unit 102 Housing 110 Wireless communication unit 120 Display input unit 121 Display panel 122 Operation panel 130 Call unit 131 Speaker 132 Microphone 140 operation unit 141 camera unit 150 storage unit 151 internal storage unit 152 external storage unit 160 external input/output unit 170 GPS reception unit 170 reception unit 180 motion sensor unit 190 power supply unit 200 client terminal S10 to S44, S100 to S116 Step

Claims (11)

It consists of a server that manages each package of the packaged medicine packaged by one or more facilities, the facility terminal of the facility, and the user terminal of the patient who takes the packaged medicine, and communicates with each other through a network. An information communication system for performing
Unique identification information that uniquely identifies each package is added to the sachets of the sachets of the sachets,
The server is
The unique identification information, drug information of the packaged medicine corresponding to the unique identification information, patient information of the patient including connection information to the user terminal, and facility information including connection information to the facility terminal are associated. a database managed by
a first communication unit that performs communication to provide the drug information, the patient information, or the facility information with the facility terminal or the user terminal;
The facility terminal
a first reading unit that reads selected information from among the unique identification information added to the packaging bag of the packaged medicine, printed on a separate sheet of paper, and displayed on a screen display device;
a first information acquiring unit that acquires from the server drug information of the packaged medicine contained in the sachet and the patient information based on the unique identification information read by the first reading unit;
Communicating with the user terminal corresponding to the patient information based on the connection information included in the acquired patient information, and transmitting/receiving audio and video for on-line medication guidance to and from the user terminal by a means for confirming the other party; 2 communication units,
Information and communication systems. 2. Information communication according to claim 1, wherein said user terminal communicates with said facility terminal and comprises a third communication unit for transmitting/receiving audio and video for receiving online medication guidance by a means for confirming a partner between said facility terminal and said facility terminal. system. The first communication unit communicates with the user terminal to provide the drug information or the facility information,
The user terminal includes a second reading unit that reads the unique identification information added to the sachets of the sachets of the sachets,
A second step of acquiring from the server, based on the unique identification information read by the second reading unit, drug information of the separately packaged medicine contained in the sachet and facility information of the facility where the separately packaged medicine is packaged. 2 information acquisition unit,
The third communication unit communicates with the facility terminal corresponding to the facility information based on the connection information included in the acquired facility information, and provides online medication guidance by a means for confirming the other party with the facility terminal. receive and transmit audio and video;
The information communication system according to claim 2. The unique identification information is added to the sachet as a barcode indicating the unique identification information,
2. The information communication system according to claim 1, wherein said first reading unit of said facility terminal is a bar code reader for reading said bar code. The unique identification information is added to the sachet as a barcode indicating the unique identification information,
4. The information communication system according to claim 3, wherein said second reading unit of said user terminal is a bar code reader for reading said bar code. In the packaged medicine, the medicine to be taken at one time according to the prescription data is stored in a packaged bag,
The information communication system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the second communication unit of the facility uploads the prescription data to the server in association with the unique identification information. 7. The information communication system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein said unique identification information is a GS1 identification code. The server is
A client terminal including the facility terminal and the user terminal that can access the server, the patient taking the packaged medicine, the patient's care worker, the patient's care support specialist, and the patient's home-visit care an information restriction unit that restricts information sent and received to client terminals of staff members, nurses of the patient, doctors who prescribe the packaged medicine, or pharmacists who dispense according to the prescription, according to the accessor. The information communication system according to any one of claims 1 to 7. A server that constitutes the information communication system according to any one of claims 1 to 8. It consists of a server that manages each package of the packaged medicine packaged by one or more facilities, the facility terminal of the facility, and the user terminal of the patient who takes the packaged medicine, and communicates with each other through a network. An information communication method performed by an information communication system that performs
Unique identification information that uniquely identifies each package is added to the sachets of the sachets of the sachets,
The server includes the unique identification information, drug information of the packaged medicine corresponding to the unique identification information, patient information of the patient including connection information to the user terminal, and facility including connection information to the facility terminal. Equipped with a database that manages information in association with
a step in which the first reading unit of the facility terminal reads selected information from the unique identification information added to the packaging bag of the packaged medicine, printed on separate paper, and displayed on a screen display device;
a step in which the first information acquisition unit of the facility terminal acquires drug information and the patient information of the packaged medicine contained in the sachet based on the read unique identification information from the server;
The second communication unit of the facility terminal communicates with the user terminal corresponding to the patient information based on the connection information included in the acquired patient information, and online by a means that can confirm the other party with the user terminal a step of transmitting/receiving audio and video for guidance on taking medication;
Information communication methods including; a step in which the second reading unit of the user terminal reads the unique identification information added to the sachets of the sachets of the sachets;
The second information acquisition unit of the user terminal acquires drug information of the separately packaged medicine contained in the sachet and facility information of the facility where the separately packaged medicine is packaged based on the read unique identification information. obtaining from the server;
The third communication unit of the user terminal communicates with the facility terminal corresponding to the facility information based on the connection information included in the acquired facility information, and is online by a means that can confirm the other party with the facility terminal. a step of transmitting and receiving audio and video for receiving medication guidance;
11. The information communication method of claim 10, further comprising:

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