KR102465202B1 - Method and apparatus for delivering prescription medicine in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for delivering prescription medications in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for delivering prescription medicine non-face-to-face between a pharmacist and a patient in a drive-through manner in a communication system, and for transmitting medication information, pharmacist information, and medication guidance information to the patient.

Description

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE IN A NON-FACE-TO-FACE DRIVE-THROUGH MANNER BETWEEN A PHARMACIST AND A PATIENT IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM}

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for delivering prescription medications in a non-face-to-face, drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for delivering prescription drugs non-face-to-face between a pharmacist and a patient in a drive-through pharmacy in a communication system, and transmitting medication information, pharmacist information, and medication guidance information to a patient. it's about

Recently, due to the spread of infectious diseases such as Corona 19, drive-through services that provide non-face-to-face services are attracting attention. The drive-through service has the advantage of preventing an unspecified number of people from entering an indoor space where there is a risk of spreading infectious diseases because the user receives the service target without getting out of the vehicle. A pharmacy is a place where many patients visit a hospital, so there is a lot of concern about infectious diseases. Therefore, if a drive-through service is introduced for pharmacies, patients can receive prescription drugs without fear of infectious diseases.

In addition, due to the recent development of communication devices such as smart phone applications, a service for ordering products remotely regardless of time and place is attracting attention. In the case of large hospitals, the distance between the hospital and the pharmacy is considerable, and the number of people waiting at the pharmacy is large. Therefore, if a prescription can be sent to the pharmacy immediately after issuance of the prescription using communication, the patient moves to the pharmacy and then receives the medicine. You can reduce the waiting time. In addition, if medication information, pharmacist information, and medication guidance information can be transmitted using communication, necessary information related to drug prescription between the pharmacy and the patient can be read whenever necessary.

In addition, due to the recent development of the non-face-to-face economy, video telephony technology is attracting attention. In the existing drive-through service, the drive-thru service provider delivered products and paid for the product while having a face-to-face conversation with the customer in the vehicle directly through the window. However, if the pharmacist gives medication instruction through the window for the drive-through service of the pharmacy, however, due to concerns about the transmission of infectious diseases from the patient to the pharmacist, work stress due to the weather because the pharmacist sticks out of the window, and delay in medication instruction time. In drive-thru service, problems such as reduced turnover can occur, which are important. Depending on the patient's choice, if a patient's smartphone or other terminal device, or a drive-through booth device, is used to conduct a video call with a pharmacist for medication guidance non-face-to-face, the risk of contagion of infectious diseases can be eliminated, and the pharmacist's work stress can be reduced. Drive-thru service turnover can be increased.

Therefore, the prescription is delivered using communication technology for the drugs prescribed in the hospital, and the pharmacist performs video calls to the patients who have visited the drive-through method to provide non-face-to-face prescription drug delivery and medication guidance, and information, There is a need for a method and an apparatus capable of delivering information of a pharmacist and medication guidance to a patient's terminal.

Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-2134392 (2020.07.09.) (Drive-through-based ordering method and device)

The present invention aims to solve the following problems in order to solve the above problems.

An object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for delivering a prescribed drug to a patient without fear of an infectious disease by introducing a drive-through service to a pharmacy.

An object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus capable of reducing the waiting time for a patient to receive a drug after moving to the pharmacy by transmitting the prescription to the pharmacy immediately after issuance of the prescription using communication.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a method and apparatus that can view necessary information related to drug prescription between a pharmacy and a patient at any time when necessary by transmitting medication information, pharmacist information, and medication guidance information using communication.

According to the patient's choice, the present invention eliminates the risk of contagion of infectious diseases by performing a video call of medication guidance with a pharmacist non-face-to-face using a terminal device such as a patient's smartphone or a drive-through booth device, thereby eliminating the risk of infection and the pharmacist's work stress An object of the present invention is to provide a method and an apparatus capable of increasing the turnover rate of the drive-through service.

The present invention transmits a prescription for a drug prescribed in a hospital using communication technology, and a pharmacist performs a video call to a patient who has visited in a drive-through manner to perform non-face-to-face prescription drug delivery and medication guidance, and medication information An object of the present invention is to provide a method and an apparatus capable of delivering information of a pharmacist, a pharmacist, and medication guidance to a terminal of a patient.

The problems to be solved of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art from the following description.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in a method of operating a pharmacy terminal for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system, the pharmacy terminal includes a transceiver, a memory, A process of receiving an image of a prescription from a patient terminal using a transceiver, including a first camera, an output device, an input device, and a processor, and using the processor to identify patient information and drug prescription information from the image of the prescription The process, the process of receiving information on the expected dispensing time corresponding to the information of the drug prescription by using the input device, the process of generating the information of the prescription barcode corresponding to the information of the patient and the information of the drug prescription, the patient terminal The process of transmitting information about the expected dispensing time and information of the prescription barcode to the patient, the process of using an input device to inform that the dispensing of the drug prescription has been completed, and the process of receiving information about the medication and the pharmacist for the prescription; The process of transmitting a message informing the patient terminal that the dispensing of the drug prescription is completed using the transceiver, and the process of receiving the barcode input from the drug delivery device installed on the drive-through path using the transceiver; , the process of identifying the patient's arrival by identifying that the barcode corresponds to the prescription barcode, the process of transmitting a drug delivery control message to the drug delivery device using a transceiver, and the process of sending a drug delivery completion message from the drug delivery device using the transceiver The process of receiving, the process of receiving selection information of a video call method from the drug delivery device or the patient terminal using a transceiver, and the selection information indicates selection of a device for performing a video call by the patient among the drug delivery device or the patient terminal , the process of performing a video call of medication guidance between the pharmacist in front of the first camera and the patient in front of the second camera of the drug delivery device using the first camera, the output device, and the transceiver based on the selection information, or, selection information Based on the first camera, the output device and the transceiver 1 The process of performing a video call of the medication instruction between the pharmacist in front of the camera and the patient in front of the third camera of the patient terminal, and after the video call of the medication instruction is terminated, using the transceiver, the medication information, the pharmacist information, There is provided a method comprising the process of transmitting information of the medication instruction.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in a pharmacy terminal for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system, the pharmacy terminal includes a transceiver, a memory, and a first camera. , an output device, an input device, including a processor, the processor is provided a pharmacy terminal configured to perform the operating method of the pharmacy terminal according to various embodiments of the present invention.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the processor is configured to perform the method of operation of the pharmacy terminal according to various embodiments of the present invention, and a computer program recorded in a computer-readable storage medium is provided.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in a method of operating a drug delivery device for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system, the drug delivery device includes a drive- A process of receiving a barcode output to a patient terminal by using an input device installed on the through path and including a transceiver, a memory, a first camera, an output device, an input device, a processor, a medicine passage, and a payment device; The process of transmitting the barcode to the pharmacy terminal using the The process of discharging the drug injected through the passage toward the patient, the process of transmitting the drug delivery completion message to the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver in response to the delivery of the discharged drug, and the selection of a video call method using the input device The process of receiving information, and the selection information indicates selection of a device for performing a video call by the patient among the drug delivery device or the patient terminal, and selection information indicating the performance of the video call through the drug delivery device to the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver and, based on the selection information, performing a video call of medication guidance between the patient in front of the first camera and the pharmacist in front of the second camera of the pharmacy terminal using the first camera, the output device, and the transceiver; , After the video call of the medication map is terminated, the process of paying the amount corresponding to the drug using the payment device, and after the payment is performed, using the processor to open the vehicle blocking device electrically connected to the drug delivery device A method comprising transmitting a control signal is provided.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in a drug delivery device for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system, the drug delivery device is disposed on the drive-through path. installed, comprising a transceiver, a memory, a first camera, an output device, an input device, a processor, a drug passageway, and a payment device, wherein the processor is configured to perform the method of operation of the drug delivery device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. A device is provided.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a computer program configured to perform the method of operation of the drug delivery device according to various embodiments of the present invention, and recorded in a computer-readable storage medium.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in a method of operating a patient terminal for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system, the patient terminal includes a transceiver, a memory, A process of acquiring an image of a prescription including an input device, an output device, a processor, and a first camera, using the first camera to describe the patient's information and the information on the drug prescription, and the transceiver to send the image of the prescription to the pharmacy terminal The process of transmitting the information, the process of receiving information on the expected dispensing time corresponding to the information of the drug prescription and the information of the prescription barcode from the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver, and the dispensing of the drug prescription from the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver The process of receiving a message indicating the completion, the process of outputting the prescription barcode using the output device toward the input device of the drug delivery device installed on the drive-through path, and the identification of the patient based on the prescription barcode , a process of receiving selection information of a video call method by using an input device, and the selection information indicates selection of a device for performing a video call by a patient among a drug delivery device or a patient terminal, and provides a patient terminal to a pharmacy terminal using a transceiver A process of transmitting selection information indicating the performance of a video call through the The process of performing a video call of the medication instruction, and after the video call of the medication instruction is terminated, the process of receiving medication information about a drug prescription, information about a pharmacist about prescription, and information of a medication instruction from a pharmacy terminal using a transceiver and outputting, using the output device, information on taking medication for prescription, information on a pharmacist about prescription, and information on a medication map, wherein the information on the medication map includes information on a time when the medication instruction was performed, and a medication guide. A method is provided that includes information of the pharmacy where the procedure was performed.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in a patient terminal for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system, the patient terminal includes a transceiver, a memory, an input device, There is provided a patient terminal including an output device, a processor, and a camera, wherein the processor is configured to perform the method of operating the patient terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a computer program configured to perform the method of operating a patient terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure and recorded in a computer-readable storage medium.

The present invention can provide a method and apparatus for delivering a prescribed drug to a patient without fear of an infectious disease by introducing a drive-through service to a pharmacy.

The present invention can provide a method and apparatus capable of reducing the waiting time for a patient to receive a drug after moving to the pharmacy by transmitting the prescription to the pharmacy immediately after issuance of the prescription using communication.

The present invention can provide a method and apparatus capable of reading necessary information related to drug prescription between a pharmacy and a patient at any time when necessary by transmitting medication information, pharmacist information, and medication guidance information using communication.

According to the patient's choice, the present invention eliminates the risk of contagion of infectious diseases by performing a video call of medication guidance with a pharmacist non-face-to-face using a terminal device such as a patient's smartphone or a drive-through booth device, thereby eliminating the risk of infection and the pharmacist's work stress It is possible to provide a method and apparatus capable of reducing the number of hours of operation and increasing the turnover rate of the drive-through service.

The present invention transmits a prescription for a drug prescribed in a hospital using communication technology, and a pharmacist performs a video call to a patient who has visited in a drive-through manner to perform non-face-to-face prescription drug delivery and medication guidance, and medication information , information of a pharmacist, and a method and apparatus capable of delivering information on medication guidance to a patient's terminal may be provided.

Effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art from the following description.

1 illustrates a communication system between a patient terminal and a pharmacy terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2 illustrates a drive-through pharmacy system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a patient terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a pharmacy terminal according to various embodiments of the present invention.
5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a drug delivery device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a patient terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a pharmacy terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a drug delivery device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
9 is a diagram illustrating a signal flow between a patient terminal, a pharmacy terminal, a drug delivery device, and a vehicle blocking device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily implement them. The present invention may be embodied in several different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

In various embodiments of the present disclosure described below, a hardware access method will be described as an example. However, since various embodiments of the present disclosure include technology using both hardware and software, various embodiments of the present disclosure do not exclude a software-based approach.

1 illustrates a communication system between a patient terminal and a pharmacy terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a communication system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a patient terminal 110 , a pharmacy terminal 210 , and a communication network 300 .

The patient terminal 110 corresponds to a wireless communication terminal controlled by a patient riding in the vehicle 100 to receive a prescription drug provision service from the pharmacy 200 in a drive-through manner. The patient terminal 110 includes an input device capable of inputting information, an output device capable of outputting information, a memory capable of storing information, and transmission and reception of information, such as a computer, a cellular phone, a smart phone, and a tablet computer. It may be an electronic device including a transceiver capable of capturing an image of an object and a camera capable of performing a video call, and at least one processor capable of calculating information.

The pharmacy terminal 210 is a wireless communication controlled by a pharmacist in order to share information with the patient terminal 110 controlled by the patient receiving the prescription drug provision service of the pharmacy 200 in a drive-through manner. corresponds to the terminal. The pharmacy terminal 210 is an input device capable of inputting information, an output device capable of outputting information, a memory capable of storing information, and transmission and reception of information, such as a computer, a cellular phone, a smart phone, and a tablet computer. It may be an electronic device including a transceiver capable of capturing an image of an object and a camera capable of performing a video call, and at least one processor capable of calculating information.

The communication network 300 provides a communication path through which the patient terminal 110 and the pharmacy terminal 210 can transmit and receive signals and data to each other. The communication network 300 is not limited to a communication method according to a specific communication protocol, and an appropriate communication method may be used according to an implementation example. For example, when configured as an Internet protocol (IP)-based system, the communication network 300 may be implemented as a wired/wireless Internet network, and the patient terminal 110 and the pharmacy terminal 210 are mobile communication terminals. When implemented, the communication network 300 may be implemented as a wireless network such as a cellular network or a wireless local area network (WLAN) network.

2 illustrates a drive-through pharmacy system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2 , a drive-through pharmacy system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a vehicle 100 , a pharmacy 200 , a pharmacy terminal 210 , and a medicine delivery device 220 .

The vehicle 100 transmits drug prescription information to the pharmacy terminal 210 in advance using the patient terminal 110 , and then a patient for receiving the medicine prepared in the pharmacy 200 rides. The vehicle 100 travels along a drive-through path. When the vehicle 100 moves near the drug delivery device 220 controlled by the pharmacist, the patient may receive the drug from the drug delivery device 220 and receive medication guidance from the pharmacist through a non-face-to-face video call.

The pharmacy 200 is a space in which a pharmacist dispenses medicine according to a prescription received from the patient terminal 110 through the pharmacy terminal 210 . The pharmacist delivers the medicine prepared according to the medicine prescription to the patient in the vehicle 100 through the medicine delivery device 220 .

The pharmacy terminal 210 receives a prescription image including medicine prescription information from the patient terminal 110 through a communication network, and identifies the medicine prescription information from the prescription image.

The drug delivery device 220 discharges the drug prepared by the pharmacist to the patient according to the drug prescription information, and performs a video call of medication guidance between the patient and the pharmacist.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a patient terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the patient terminal 110 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a transceiver 111 , a memory 112 , a camera 113 , an input device 114 , an output device 115 , and a processor 116 . ) is included.

The transceiver 111 is connected to the processor 116 and transmits and/or receives signals under the control of the processor 116 . All or part of the transceiver 116 may be referred to as a transmitter, a receiver, or a transceiver. The transceiver 116 is a wired access system and wireless access systems, such as an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.xx system, an IEEE Wi-Fi system, a 3rd generation partnership project (3GPP) system, and a 3GPP long term evolution (LTE) system. , 3GPP 5G NR (new radio) system, 3GPP2 system, may support at least one of various wireless communication standards such as Bluetooth (bluetooth).

The memory 112 is connected to the processor 116 and may store data such as a basic program for the operation of the processor 116 , an application program, setting information, and information generated by the operation of the processor 116 . In addition, the memory 112 may be connected to the transceiver 111 and store images and information received through communication. The memory 112 may be configured as a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, or a combination of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. In addition, the memory 112 may provide stored data according to the request of the processor 116 .

The camera 113 is connected to the processor 116 and captures an image of an image according to the control of the processor 116 .

The input device 114 is connected to the processor 116 and may input information and the like. According to an embodiment, the input device 114 may input information received from another device connected to a communication network through the transceiver 111 . The input device 114 may include a touch display of the patient terminal 110 , a key pad, a keyboard, and the like.

The output device 115 may be connected to the processor 116 and output information in the form of an image/audio or the like. According to an embodiment, the output device 115 may output information received from another device connected to the communication network 140 through the transceiver 111 , information generated by the processor 116 , and the like. The output device 115 may include a display of the patient terminal 110 , a speaker, and the like.

The processor 116 may be configured to implement the procedures and/or methods proposed in the present invention. The processor 116 controls overall operations of the patient terminal 110 . For example, the processor 116 transmits or receives information or the like through the transceiver 111 . In addition, the processor 116 writes data to and reads data from the memory 111 . In addition, the processor 116 receives information through the input device 114 . In addition, the processor 116 outputs information through the output device 115 . The processor 116 may include at least one processor.

4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a pharmacy terminal according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the pharmacy terminal 210 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a transceiver 211 , a memory 212 , a camera 213 , an input device 214 , an output device 215 , and a processor 216 . ) is included.

The transceiver 211 is connected to the processor 216 and transmits and/or receives signals under the control of the processor 216 . All or part of the transceiver 216 may be referred to as a transmitter, a receiver, or a transceiver. The transceiver 216 is a wired access system and wireless access systems, such as an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.xx system, an IEEE Wi-Fi system, a 3rd generation partnership project (3GPP) system, and a 3GPP long term evolution (LTE) system. , 3GPP 5G NR (new radio) system, 3GPP2 system, may support at least one of various wireless communication standards such as Bluetooth (bluetooth).

The memory 212 is connected to the processor 216 and may store data such as a basic program for the operation of the processor 216 , an application program, setting information, and information generated by the operation of the processor 216 . In addition, the memory 212 may be connected to the transceiver 211 and store images and information received through communication. The memory 212 may be configured as a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, or a combination of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. In addition, the memory 212 may provide stored data according to the request of the processor 216 .

The camera 213 is connected to the processor 216 and captures an image of an image according to the control of the processor 216 .

The input device 214 is connected to the processor 216 and may input information and the like. According to an embodiment, the input device 214 may input information received from another device connected to a communication network through the transceiver 211 . The input device 214 may include a touch display of the pharmacy terminal 210 , a keypad, a keyboard, and the like.

The output device 215 may be connected to the processor 216 and output information in the form of an image/audio or the like. According to an embodiment, the output device 215 may output information received from another device connected to the communication network 240 through the transceiver 211 , information generated by the processor 216 , and the like. The output device 215 may include a display of the patient terminal 210 , a speaker, and the like.

The processor 216 may be configured to implement the procedures and/or methods proposed in the present invention. The processor 216 controls overall operations of the pharmacy terminal 210 . For example, the processor 216 transmits or receives information and the like through the transceiver 211 . In addition, the processor 216 writes data to and reads data from the memory 211 . In addition, the processor 216 receives information through the input device 214 . In addition, the processor 216 outputs information through the output device 215 . The processor 116 may include at least one processor.

5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a drug delivery device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the pharmacy delivery device 220 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a transceiver 221 , a memory 222 , a camera 223 , an input device 224 , an output device 225 , and a processor ( 226 , a medicine passage 227 , and a payment device 228 .

The transceiver 221 is connected to the processor 226 and transmits and/or receives signals under the control of the processor 226 . All or part of the transceiver 226 may be referred to as a transmitter, a receiver, or a transceiver. The transceiver 226 is a wired access system and wireless access systems, such as an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.xx system, an IEEE Wi-Fi system, a 3rd generation partnership project (3GPP) system, and a 3GPP long term evolution (LTE) system. , 3GPP 5G NR (new radio) system, 3GPP2 system, may support at least one of various wireless communication standards such as Bluetooth (bluetooth).

The memory 222 is connected to the processor 226 and may store data such as a basic program for the operation of the processor 226 , an application program, setting information, and information generated by the operation of the processor 226 . In addition, the memory 222 may be connected to the transceiver 221 and store images and information received through communication. The memory 222 may be configured as a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, or a combination of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. In addition, the memory 222 may provide stored data according to the request of the processor 226 .

The camera 223 is connected to the processor 226 and captures an image of an image according to the control of the processor 226 .

The input device 224 may be connected to the processor 226 and input information and the like. According to an embodiment, the input device 224 may input information received from another device connected to a communication network through the transceiver 221 . The input device 224 may include a touch display, a key pad, a keyboard, or the like of the drug delivery device 220 .

The output device 225 may be connected to the processor 226 and output information in the form of an image/audio or the like. According to an embodiment, the output device 225 may output information received from another device connected to a communication network through the transceiver 221 , information generated by the processor 226 , and the like. The output device 225 may include a display, a speaker, or the like of the drug delivery device 220 .

The processor 226 may be configured to implement the procedures and/or methods proposed in the present invention. The processor 226 controls the overall operations of the drug delivery device 20 . For example, the processor 226 transmits or receives information or the like through the transceiver 221 . In addition, the processor 226 writes data to and reads data from the memory 221 . In addition, the processor 226 receives information through the input device 224 . In addition, the processor 226 outputs information through the output device 225 . The processor 226 may include at least one processor.

The medicine passage 227 is connected to the processor 226 and discharges the medicine injected by the pharmacist to the patient direction outlet according to the control of the processor 226 .

The payment device 228 is connected to the processor 226 and is configured to perform payment of an amount corresponding to the medicine delivered to the patient according to the control of the processor 226 . The payment device 228 may be configured as a credit card point of sales (POS) device or the like.

6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a pharmacy terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Specifically, the embodiment of FIG. 6 relates to a method of operating a pharmacy terminal for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system. In the embodiment of FIG. 6 , the pharmacy terminal includes a transceiver, a memory, a first camera, an output device, an input device, and a processor.

Referring to FIG. 6 , in step S601, the pharmacy terminal receives an image of a prescription from the patient terminal using a transceiver.

In step S602, the pharmacy terminal uses a processor to identify the patient's information and the drug prescription information from the prescription image. According to an embodiment, the pharmacy terminal identifies the patient's information and the drug prescription information by performing optical character recognition (OCR) on the image of the prescription.

In step S603, the pharmacy terminal receives the information on the expected dispensing time corresponding to the information of the drug prescription by using the input device.

In step S604, the pharmacy terminal generates information on the prescription barcode corresponding to the patient's information and the information on the drug prescription. According to an embodiment, the prescription barcode may correspond to a barcode or a quick response code (QR) configured to be unique to a patient and a corresponding drug prescription.

In step S605, the pharmacy terminal transmits information on the expected dispensing time and information on the prescription barcode to the patient terminal.

In step S606, the pharmacy terminal receives, by using an input device, an input indicating that the dispensing of a drug prescription has been completed, and information about taking medication and information about a pharmacist. According to an embodiment, the information of the pharmacist corresponds to the information of the pharmacist who manufactures the medicine corresponding to the prescription and performs the medication guidance of step S612.

In step S607, the pharmacy terminal transmits a message notifying that the dispensing of the drug prescription is completed to the patient terminal using the transceiver. After the patient recognizes that the dispensing of the drug prescription has been completed through the patient terminal, the patient may move to the drive-through pharmacy to receive the drug.

In step S608, the pharmacy terminal receives the input of the barcode from the drug delivery device installed on the drive-through path using the transceiver.

In step S609, the pharmacy terminal identifies the arrival of the patient by identifying that the barcode corresponds to the prescription barcode.

In step S610, the pharmacy terminal transmits the drug delivery control message to the drug delivery device using the transceiver. After the pharmacist injects the prepared drug into the drug delivery device, the pharmacy terminal transmits a drug delivery control message to the drug delivery device. The medicament delivery device delivers the medicament to the patient through the patient-facing outlet upon receipt of the medicament delivery control message.

In step S611, the pharmacy terminal receives the drug delivery completion message from the drug delivery device using the transceiver. The drug delivery device transmits the drug delivery completion message of step S611 to the pharmacy terminal after the patient takes the discharged drug.

In step S612, the pharmacy terminal receives the video call selection information from the drug delivery device or the patient terminal using the transceiver. The selection information indicates selection of a device for the patient to perform a video call from among the drug delivery device or the patient terminal. The pharmacy terminal, based on the selection information indicating the conduct of the video call through the drug delivery device, between the pharmacist in front of the first camera and the patient in front of the second camera of the drug delivery device using the first camera, the output device and the transceiver Conduct a video call of medication guidance. Alternatively, the pharmacy terminal, based on the selection information indicating the performance of the video call through the patient terminal, between the pharmacist in front of the first camera and the patient in front of the third camera of the patient terminal using the first camera, the output device, and the transceiver Conduct a video call of medication guidance.

In step S613, the pharmacy terminal transmits the medication information, the pharmacist's information, and the medication instruction information to the patient terminal using the transceiver after the video call of the medication instruction is terminated. According to an embodiment, the information of the medication instruction includes information on a time at which the medication instruction is performed and information on a pharmacy at which the medication instruction is performed. According to an embodiment, the information of the medication guidance may further include information on specific matters during a conversation between the pharmacist and the patient in the video call of the medication guidance. According to an embodiment, the information on the medication map may further include image data of the medication guide.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in a pharmacy terminal for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system, the pharmacy terminal includes a transceiver, a memory, and a first camera. , an output device, an input device, and a processor, wherein the processor is provided with a pharmacy terminal configured to perform the method of operation of the pharmacy terminal according to various embodiments described above with reference to FIG. 6 .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor is configured to perform the method of operation of the pharmacy terminal according to the various embodiments described above with reference to FIG. 6 , and a computer program recorded in a computer-readable storage medium is provided.

7 shows a flow chart of the operation of the drug delivery device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Specifically, the embodiment of FIG. 7 relates to a method of operating a drug delivery device for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system. 7 , the drug delivery device is installed on the drive-through path and includes a transceiver, a memory, a first camera, an output device, an input device, a processor, a drug path, and a payment device.

Referring to FIG. 7 , in step S701, the drug delivery device receives a barcode output to the patient terminal using the input device.

In step S702, the drug delivery device transmits the barcode to the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver.

In step S703, when the barcode corresponds to the prescription barcode for the patient, the medicine delivery device receives the medicine delivery control message from the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver. According to an embodiment, the prescription barcode may correspond to a barcode or a quick response code (QR) configured to be unique to a patient and a corresponding drug prescription.

In step S704, the drug delivery device discharges the injected drug through the drug passage toward the patient in response to the drug delivery control information.

In step S705 , the drug delivery device transmits a drug delivery completion message to the pharmacy terminal using a transceiver in response to delivery of the discharged drug.

In step S706 , the drug delivery device receives selection information of the video call method using the input device. The selection information indicates selection of a device for the patient to perform a video call from among the drug delivery device or the patient terminal. The drug delivery device transmits selection information indicating performance of a video call through the drug delivery device to the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver. The drug delivery device is arranged between the patient in front of the first camera and the pharmacist in front of the second camera of the pharmacy terminal using the first camera, the output device and the transceiver, based on the selection information indicating the conduct of a video call through the drug delivery device. Conduct a video call of medication guidance.

According to an embodiment, the drug delivery device may be configured to output the medication information and the pharmacist information during the video call, so that the patient performs the video call while viewing the medication information and the pharmacist information. According to an embodiment, the medication delivery device may output information on the medication guide after the video call is terminated. The information of the medication instruction includes information on a time at which the medication instruction was performed, and information on the pharmacy where the medication instruction was performed. According to an embodiment, the information of the medication guidance may further include information on specific matters during a conversation between the pharmacist and the patient in the video call of the medication guidance. According to an embodiment, the information on the medication map may further include image data of the medication guide. Even after taking the medication instruction, the patient can read the information on the printed medication map and learn important information from the medication guide. After the patient has sufficiently viewed the information of the medication guidance, the payment of step S707 may be performed.

In step S707 , the drug delivery device pays the amount corresponding to the drug using the payment device after the video call of the medication map is terminated. The payment device may be configured as a credit card point of sales (POS) device or the like.

In step S708 , the drug delivery device transmits an open control signal to the vehicle blocking device electrically connected to the drug delivery device using the processor after payment is made.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in a drug delivery device for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system, the drug delivery device is disposed on the drive-through path. installed, including a transceiver, a memory, a first camera, an output device, an input device, a processor, a drug passage, and a payment device, wherein the processor performs the method of operating the drug delivery device according to various embodiments described above with reference to FIG. 7 . A drug delivery device configured to:

According to various embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a computer program configured to perform the method of operation of the drug delivery device according to the various embodiments described above with reference to FIG. 7 and recorded in a computer-readable storage medium.

8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a patient terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. A non-face-to-face drive-through method between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system relates to an operating method of a patient terminal for delivering a prescription drug. In the embodiment of FIG. 8 , the patient terminal includes a transceiver, a memory, an input device, an output device, a processor, and a first camera.

Referring to FIG. 8 , in step S801, the patient terminal acquires an image of a prescription in which patient information and drug prescription information are written using the first camera.

In step S802, the patient terminal transmits the image of the prescription to the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver.

In step S803, the patient terminal receives information on the expected dispensing time corresponding to the information of the drug prescription and information on the prescription barcode from the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver. According to an embodiment, the prescription barcode may correspond to a barcode or a quick response code (QR) configured to be unique to a patient and a corresponding drug prescription.

In step S804, the patient terminal receives a message indicating that the dispensing of the drug prescription is completed from the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver. After the patient recognizes that the dispensing of the drug prescription has been completed through the patient terminal, the patient may move to the drive-through pharmacy to receive the drug.

In step S805, the patient terminal outputs the prescription barcode by using the output device toward the input device of the drug delivery device installed on the drive-through path.

In step S806, the patient terminal receives the selection information of the video call method using an input device after identification of the patient based on the prescription barcode. The selection information indicates selection of a device for the patient to perform a video call from among the drug delivery device or the patient terminal. The patient terminal transmits selection information indicating performance of a video call through the patient terminal to the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver. The patient terminal, based on the selection information indicating the performance of the video call through the patient terminal, using a first camera, an output device, and a transceiver to map the medication between the patient in front of the first camera and the pharmacist in front of the second camera of the pharmacy terminal make a video call of

In step S807, after the video call of the medication instruction is terminated, the patient terminal receives medication information about a prescription from the pharmacy terminal, information about a pharmacist about prescription, and information on a medication guidance from the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver. According to an embodiment, the information of the pharmacist corresponds to the information of the pharmacist who manufactures the medicine corresponding to the prescription and performs the medication guidance of step S612.

In step S808, the patient terminal outputs information on medication for prescription, information on a pharmacist about prescription, and information on a medication guide using the output device. The information of the medication instruction includes information on a time at which the medication instruction was performed, and information on the pharmacy where the medication instruction was performed. According to an embodiment, the information of the medication guidance may further include information on specific matters during a conversation between the pharmacist and the patient in the video call of the medication guidance. According to an embodiment, the information on the medication map may further include image data of the medication guide.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in a patient terminal for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system, the patient terminal includes a transceiver, a memory, an input device, There is provided a patient terminal including an output device, a processor, and a camera, wherein the processor is configured to perform the method of operating the patient terminal according to various embodiments described above with reference to FIG. 8 .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a computer program configured to perform the method of operating a patient terminal according to various embodiments described above with reference to FIG. 8 and recorded in a computer-readable storage medium.

9 is a diagram illustrating a signal flow between a patient terminal, a pharmacy terminal, a drug delivery device, and a vehicle blocking device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 9 , in step S901 , the patient terminal 110 acquires an image of the prescription.

In step S902 , the patient terminal 110 transmits a prescription image to the pharmacy terminal 210 . According to an embodiment, the pharmacy terminal 210 identifies the patient's information and the drug prescription information by performing optical character recognition (OCR) on the image of the prescription.

In step S903, the pharmacy terminal 210 identifies patient information and drug prescription information from the prescription image.

In step S904, the pharmacy terminal 210 receives information about the expected dispensing time corresponding to the drug prescription information.

In step S905, the pharmacy terminal 210 generates prescription barcode information corresponding to patient information and drug prescription information. According to an embodiment, the prescription barcode may correspond to a barcode or a quick response code (QR) configured to be unique to a patient and a corresponding drug prescription.

In step S906 , the pharmacy terminal 210 transmits the expected dispensing time information and the prescription barcode information to the patient terminal 110 .

In step S907, the pharmacy terminal 210 receives information on completion of dispensing, medication information, and information on the pharmacist who prepared the medication. According to an embodiment, the information of the pharmacist corresponds to the information of the pharmacist who manufactures a drug corresponding to the prescription and performs medication guidance.

In step S908 , the pharmacy terminal 210 transmits information on completion of the preparation to the patient terminal 110 . After the patient recognizes that the dispensing of the drug prescription has been completed through the patient terminal, the patient may move to the drive-through pharmacy to receive the drug.

In step S909 , the patient terminal 110 positioned in front of the drug delivery device 220 by entering the drive-through path of the pharmacy outputs a prescription barcode toward the barcode input device of the drug delivery device 220 .

In step S910 , the drug delivery device 220 transmits the prescription barcode input from the patient terminal 110 to the pharmacy terminal 210 .

In step S911, the pharmacy terminal 210 identifies the patient's arrival at the pharmacy through the reception of the prescription barcode.

After injecting the medicine prepared by the pharmacist into the medicine delivery device 220 in step S912 , the pharmacy terminal 210 transmits a medicine delivery control message to the medicine delivery device 220 .

In step S913, the drug delivery device 220 delivers the drug to the patient through the outlet in the patient direction according to the reception of the drug delivery control message.

In step S914 , the drug delivery device 220 transmits a drug delivery completion message to the pharmacy terminal 210 after the patient takes the discharged drug.

In step S915, the pharmacy terminal 210 performs a video call for medication guidance between the pharmacist and the patient through the patient terminal 110 or the drug delivery device 220 according to the patient's selection. When the patient selects a video call through the patient terminal 110 in the vehicle, the patient terminal 110 may transmit a video call request signal to the pharmacy terminal 210 . In this case, a video call for medication guidance is performed through the camera in the patient terminal 110 and the camera in the pharmacy terminal 210 . Alternatively, when the patient selects a video call through the drug delivery device 220 through the window of the car, the drug delivery device 220 may transmit a video call request signal to the pharmacy terminal 210 . In this case, a video call for medication guidance is performed through the camera in the drug delivery device 220 and the camera in the pharmacy terminal 210 . The patient can select a video call method according to his or her preference. The pharmacist can conduct medication guidance with the patient non-face-to-face.

After the video call is terminated in step S916 , the pharmacy terminal 210 transmits medication information, pharmacist information, and medication guidance information to the patient terminal 110 . According to an embodiment, the information of the medication instruction includes information on a time at which the medication instruction is performed and information on a pharmacy at which the medication instruction is performed. According to an embodiment, the information of the medication guidance may further include information on specific matters during a conversation between the pharmacist and the patient in the video call of the medication guidance. According to an embodiment, the information on the medication map may further include image data of the medication guide.

In step S917, the patient terminal 110 outputs the received medication information, pharmacist information, and medication guidance information.

In step S918, the drug delivery device 220 performs payment for the drug amount.

After payment for the drug amount is performed in step S919 , the drug delivery device 220 transmits an open control signal to the vehicle blocking device 230 . The vehicle blocking device 230 raises the blocking bar so that the patient's vehicle can exit according to the reception of the opening control signal to open the drive-through path.

When implementing the embodiment of the present invention using hardware, ASICs (application specific integrated circuits) or DSPs (digital signal processors), DSPDs (digital signal processing devices), PLDs (programmable logic devices) configured to perform the present invention , FPGAs (field programmable gate arrays), etc. may be provided in the processor of the present invention.

Meanwhile, the above-described method can be written as a program that can be executed on a computer, and can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer that operates the program using a computer-readable medium. In addition, the structure of data used in the above-described method may be recorded in a computer-readable storage medium through various means. Program storage devices that may be used to describe a storage device comprising executable computer code for performing the various methods of the present invention should not be construed as including transitory objects such as carrier waves or signals. do. The computer-readable storage medium includes a storage medium such as a magnetic storage medium (eg, a ROM, a floppy disk, a hard disk, etc.) and an optically readable medium (eg, a CD-ROM, a DVD, etc.).

The embodiments described above are those in which elements and features of the present invention are combined in a predetermined form. Each component or feature should be considered optional unless explicitly stated otherwise. Each component or feature may be implemented in a form that is not combined with other components or features. In addition, it is also possible to configure an embodiment of the present invention by combining some elements and/or features. The order of operations described in embodiments of the invention may be changed. Some configurations or features of one embodiment may be included in other embodiments, or may be replaced with corresponding configurations or features of other embodiments. It is obvious that claims that are not explicitly cited in the claims can be combined to form an embodiment or included as a new claim by amendment after filing.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains that the present invention can be embodied in other forms without departing from the spirit and essential characteristics of the present invention. Accordingly, the above embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims and all possible changes within the equivalent scope of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily implement them. The present invention may be embodied in several different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.
In various embodiments of the present disclosure described below, a hardware access method will be described as an example. However, since various embodiments of the present disclosure include technology using both hardware and software, various embodiments of the present disclosure do not exclude a software-based approach.
1 illustrates a communication system between a patient terminal and a pharmacy terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Referring to FIG. 1 , a communication system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a patient terminal 110 , a pharmacy terminal 210 , and a communication network 300 .
The patient terminal 110 corresponds to a wireless communication terminal controlled by a patient riding in the vehicle 100 to receive a prescription drug provision service from the pharmacy 200 in a drive-through manner. The patient terminal 110 includes an input device capable of inputting information, an output device capable of outputting information, a memory capable of storing information, and transmission and reception of information, such as a computer, a cellular phone, a smart phone, and a tablet computer. It may be an electronic device including a transceiver capable of capturing an image of an object and a camera capable of performing a video call, and at least one processor capable of calculating information.
The pharmacy terminal 210 is a wireless communication controlled by a pharmacist in order to share information with the patient terminal 110 controlled by the patient receiving the prescription drug provision service of the pharmacy 200 in a drive-through manner. corresponds to the terminal. The pharmacy terminal 210 is an input device capable of inputting information, an output device capable of outputting information, a memory capable of storing information, and transmission and reception of information, such as a computer, a cellular phone, a smart phone, and a tablet computer. It may be an electronic device including a transceiver capable of capturing an image of an object and a camera capable of performing a video call, and at least one processor capable of calculating information.
The communication network 300 provides a communication path through which the patient terminal 110 and the pharmacy terminal 210 can transmit and receive signals and data to each other. The communication network 300 is not limited to a communication method according to a specific communication protocol, and an appropriate communication method may be used according to an implementation example. For example, when configured as an Internet protocol (IP)-based system, the communication network 300 may be implemented as a wired/wireless Internet network, and the patient terminal 110 and the pharmacy terminal 210 are mobile communication terminals. When implemented, the communication network 300 may be implemented as a wireless network such as a cellular network or a wireless local area network (WLAN) network.
2 illustrates a drive-through pharmacy system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Referring to FIG. 2 , a drive-through pharmacy system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a vehicle 100 , a pharmacy 200 , a pharmacy terminal 210 , and a medicine delivery device 220 .
The vehicle 100 transmits drug prescription information to the pharmacy terminal 210 in advance using the patient terminal 110 , and then a patient for receiving the medicine prepared in the pharmacy 200 rides. The vehicle 100 travels along a drive-through path. When the vehicle 100 moves near the drug delivery device 220 controlled by the pharmacist, the patient may receive the drug from the drug delivery device 220 and receive medication guidance from the pharmacist through a non-face-to-face video call.
The pharmacy 200 is a space in which a pharmacist dispenses medicine according to a prescription received from the patient terminal 110 through the pharmacy terminal 210 . The pharmacist delivers the medicine prepared according to the medicine prescription to the patient in the vehicle 100 through the medicine delivery device 220 .
The pharmacy terminal 210 receives a prescription image including medicine prescription information from the patient terminal 110 through a communication network, and identifies the medicine prescription information from the prescription image.
The drug delivery device 220 discharges the drug prepared by the pharmacist to the patient according to the drug prescription information, and performs a video call of medication guidance between the patient and the pharmacist.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a patient terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Referring to FIG. 3 , the patient terminal 110 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a transceiver 111 , a memory 112 , a camera 113 , an input device 114 , an output device 115 , and a processor 116 . ) is included.
The transceiver 111 is connected to the processor 116 and transmits and/or receives signals under the control of the processor 116 . All or part of the transceiver 116 may be referred to as a transmitter, a receiver, or a transceiver. The transceiver 116 is a wired access system and wireless access systems, such as an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.xx system, an IEEE Wi-Fi system, a 3rd generation partnership project (3GPP) system, and a 3GPP long term evolution (LTE) system. , 3GPP 5G NR (new radio) system, 3GPP2 system, may support at least one of various wireless communication standards such as Bluetooth (bluetooth).
The memory 112 is connected to the processor 116 and may store data such as a basic program for the operation of the processor 116 , an application program, setting information, and information generated by the operation of the processor 116 . In addition, the memory 112 may be connected to the transceiver 111 and store images and information received through communication. The memory 112 may be configured as a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, or a combination of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. In addition, the memory 112 may provide stored data according to the request of the processor 116 .
The camera 113 is connected to the processor 116 and captures an image of an image according to the control of the processor 116 .
The input device 114 is connected to the processor 116 and may input information and the like. According to an embodiment, the input device 114 may input information received from another device connected to a communication network through the transceiver 111 . The input device 114 may include a touch display of the patient terminal 110 , a key pad, a keyboard, and the like.
The output device 115 may be connected to the processor 116 and output information in the form of an image/audio or the like. According to an embodiment, the output device 115 may output information received from another device connected to the communication network 140 through the transceiver 111 , information generated by the processor 116 , and the like. The output device 115 may include a display of the patient terminal 110 , a speaker, and the like.
The processor 116 may be configured to implement the procedures and/or methods proposed in the present invention. The processor 116 controls overall operations of the patient terminal 110 . For example, the processor 116 transmits or receives information or the like through the transceiver 111 . In addition, the processor 116 writes data to and reads data from the memory 111 . In addition, the processor 116 receives information through the input device 114 . In addition, the processor 116 outputs information through the output device 115 . The processor 116 may include at least one processor.
4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a pharmacy terminal according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 4 , the pharmacy terminal 210 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a transceiver 211 , a memory 212 , a camera 213 , an input device 214 , an output device 215 , and a processor 216 . ) is included.
The transceiver 211 is connected to the processor 216 and transmits and/or receives signals under the control of the processor 216 . All or part of the transceiver 216 may be referred to as a transmitter, a receiver, or a transceiver. The transceiver 216 is a wired access system and wireless access systems, such as an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.xx system, an IEEE Wi-Fi system, a 3rd generation partnership project (3GPP) system, and a 3GPP long term evolution (LTE) system. , 3GPP 5G NR (new radio) system, 3GPP2 system, may support at least one of various wireless communication standards such as Bluetooth (bluetooth).
The memory 212 is connected to the processor 216 and may store data such as a basic program for the operation of the processor 216 , an application program, setting information, and information generated by the operation of the processor 216 . In addition, the memory 212 may be connected to the transceiver 211 and store images and information received through communication. The memory 212 may be configured as a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, or a combination of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. In addition, the memory 212 may provide stored data according to the request of the processor 216 .
The camera 213 is connected to the processor 216 and captures an image of an image according to the control of the processor 216 .
The input device 214 is connected to the processor 216 and may input information and the like. According to an embodiment, the input device 214 may input information received from another device connected to a communication network through the transceiver 211 . The input device 214 may include a touch display of the pharmacy terminal 210 , a keypad, a keyboard, and the like.
The output device 215 may be connected to the processor 216 and output information in the form of an image/audio or the like. According to an embodiment, the output device 215 may output information received from another device connected to the communication network 240 through the transceiver 211 , information generated by the processor 216 , and the like. The output device 215 may include a display of the patient terminal 210 , a speaker, and the like.
The processor 216 may be configured to implement the procedures and/or methods proposed in the present invention. The processor 216 controls overall operations of the pharmacy terminal 210 . For example, the processor 216 transmits or receives information and the like through the transceiver 211 . In addition, the processor 216 writes data to and reads data from the memory 211 . In addition, the processor 216 receives information through the input device 214 . In addition, the processor 216 outputs information through the output device 215 . The processor 116 may include at least one processor.
5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a drug delivery device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 5 , the pharmacy delivery device 220 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a transceiver 221 , a memory 222 , a camera 223 , an input device 224 , an output device 225 , and a processor ( 226 , a medicine passage 227 , and a payment device 228 .
The transceiver 221 is connected to the processor 226 and transmits and/or receives signals under the control of the processor 226 . All or part of the transceiver 226 may be referred to as a transmitter, a receiver, or a transceiver. The transceiver 226 is a wired access system and wireless access systems, such as an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.xx system, an IEEE Wi-Fi system, a 3rd generation partnership project (3GPP) system, and a 3GPP long term evolution (LTE) system. , 3GPP 5G NR (new radio) system, 3GPP2 system, may support at least one of various wireless communication standards such as Bluetooth (bluetooth).
The memory 222 is connected to the processor 226 and may store data such as a basic program for the operation of the processor 226 , an application program, setting information, and information generated by the operation of the processor 226 . In addition, the memory 222 may be connected to the transceiver 221 and store images and information received through communication. The memory 222 may be configured as a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, or a combination of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. In addition, the memory 222 may provide stored data according to the request of the processor 226 .
The camera 223 is connected to the processor 226 and captures an image of an image according to the control of the processor 226 .
The input device 224 may be connected to the processor 226 and input information and the like. According to an embodiment, the input device 224 may input information received from another device connected to a communication network through the transceiver 221 . The input device 224 may include a touch display, a key pad, a keyboard, or the like of the drug delivery device 220 .
The output device 225 may be connected to the processor 226 and output information in the form of an image/audio or the like. According to an embodiment, the output device 225 may output information received from another device connected to a communication network through the transceiver 221 , information generated by the processor 226 , and the like. The output device 225 may include a display, a speaker, or the like of the drug delivery device 220 .
The processor 226 may be configured to implement the procedures and/or methods proposed in the present invention. The processor 226 controls the overall operations of the drug delivery device 20 . For example, the processor 226 transmits or receives information or the like through the transceiver 221 . In addition, the processor 226 writes data to and reads data from the memory 221 . In addition, the processor 226 receives information through the input device 224 . In addition, the processor 226 outputs information through the output device 225 . The processor 226 may include at least one processor.
The medicine passage 227 is connected to the processor 226 and discharges the medicine injected by the pharmacist to the patient direction outlet according to the control of the processor 226 .
The payment device 228 is connected to the processor 226 and is configured to perform payment of an amount corresponding to the medicine delivered to the patient according to the control of the processor 226 . The payment device 228 may be configured as a credit card point of sales (POS) device or the like.
6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a pharmacy terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Specifically, the embodiment of FIG. 6 relates to a method of operating a pharmacy terminal for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system. In the embodiment of FIG. 6 , the pharmacy terminal includes a transceiver, a memory, a first camera, an output device, an input device, and a processor.
Referring to FIG. 6 , in step S601, the pharmacy terminal receives an image of a prescription from the patient terminal using a transceiver.
In step S602, the pharmacy terminal uses a processor to identify the patient's information and the drug prescription information from the prescription image. According to an embodiment, the pharmacy terminal identifies the patient's information and the drug prescription information by performing optical character recognition (OCR) on the image of the prescription.
In step S603, the pharmacy terminal receives the information on the expected dispensing time corresponding to the information of the drug prescription by using the input device.
In step S604, the pharmacy terminal generates information on the prescription barcode corresponding to the patient's information and the information on the drug prescription. According to an embodiment, the prescription barcode may correspond to a barcode or a quick response code (QR) configured to be unique to a patient and a corresponding drug prescription.
In step S605, the pharmacy terminal transmits information on the expected dispensing time and information on the prescription barcode to the patient terminal.
In step S606, the pharmacy terminal receives, by using an input device, an input indicating that the dispensing of a drug prescription has been completed, and information about taking medication and information about a pharmacist. According to an embodiment, the information of the pharmacist corresponds to the information of the pharmacist who manufactures the medicine corresponding to the prescription and performs the medication guidance of step S612.
In step S607, the pharmacy terminal transmits a message notifying that the dispensing of the drug prescription is completed to the patient terminal using the transceiver. After the patient recognizes that the dispensing of the drug prescription has been completed through the patient terminal, the patient may move to the drive-through pharmacy to receive the drug.
In step S608, the pharmacy terminal receives the input of the barcode from the drug delivery device installed on the drive-through path using the transceiver.
In step S609, the pharmacy terminal identifies the arrival of the patient by identifying that the barcode corresponds to the prescription barcode.
In step S610, the pharmacy terminal transmits the drug delivery control message to the drug delivery device using the transceiver. After the pharmacist injects the prepared drug into the drug delivery device, the pharmacy terminal transmits a drug delivery control message to the drug delivery device. The medicament delivery device delivers the medicament to the patient through the patient-facing outlet upon receipt of the medicament delivery control message.
In step S611, the pharmacy terminal receives the drug delivery completion message from the drug delivery device using the transceiver. The drug delivery device transmits the drug delivery completion message of step S611 to the pharmacy terminal after the patient takes the discharged drug.
In step S612, the pharmacy terminal receives the video call selection information from the drug delivery device or the patient terminal using the transceiver. The selection information indicates selection of a device for the patient to perform a video call from among the drug delivery device or the patient terminal. The pharmacy terminal, based on the selection information indicating the conduct of the video call through the drug delivery device, between the pharmacist in front of the first camera and the patient in front of the second camera of the drug delivery device using the first camera, the output device and the transceiver Conduct a video call of medication guidance. Alternatively, the pharmacy terminal, based on the selection information indicating the performance of the video call through the patient terminal, between the pharmacist in front of the first camera and the patient in front of the third camera of the patient terminal using the first camera, the output device, and the transceiver Conduct a video call of medication guidance.
In step S613, the pharmacy terminal transmits the medication information, the pharmacist's information, and the medication instruction information to the patient terminal using the transceiver after the video call of the medication instruction is terminated. According to an embodiment, the information of the medication instruction includes information on a time at which the medication instruction is performed and information on a pharmacy at which the medication instruction is performed. According to an embodiment, the information of the medication guidance may further include information on specific matters during a conversation between the pharmacist and the patient in the video call of the medication guidance. According to an embodiment, the information on the medication map may further include image data of the medication guide.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in a pharmacy terminal for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system, the pharmacy terminal includes a transceiver, a memory, and a first camera. , an output device, an input device, and a processor, wherein the processor is provided with a pharmacy terminal configured to perform the method of operation of the pharmacy terminal according to various embodiments described above with reference to FIG. 6 .
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor is configured to perform the method of operation of the pharmacy terminal according to the various embodiments described above with reference to FIG. 6 , and a computer program recorded in a computer-readable storage medium is provided.
7 shows a flow chart of the operation of the drug delivery device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Specifically, the embodiment of FIG. 7 relates to a method of operating a drug delivery device for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system. 7 , the drug delivery device is installed on the drive-through path and includes a transceiver, a memory, a first camera, an output device, an input device, a processor, a drug path, and a payment device.
Referring to FIG. 7 , in step S701, the drug delivery device receives a barcode output to the patient terminal using the input device.
In step S702, the drug delivery device transmits the barcode to the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver.
In step S703, when the barcode corresponds to the prescription barcode for the patient, the medicine delivery device receives the medicine delivery control message from the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver. According to an embodiment, the prescription barcode may correspond to a barcode or a quick response code (QR) configured to be unique to a patient and a corresponding drug prescription.
In step S704, the drug delivery device discharges the injected drug through the drug passage toward the patient in response to the drug delivery control information.
In step S705 , the drug delivery device transmits a drug delivery completion message to the pharmacy terminal using a transceiver in response to delivery of the discharged drug.
In step S706 , the drug delivery device receives selection information of the video call method using the input device. The selection information indicates selection of a device for the patient to perform a video call from among the drug delivery device or the patient terminal. The drug delivery device transmits selection information indicating performance of a video call through the drug delivery device to the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver. The drug delivery device is arranged between the patient in front of the first camera and the pharmacist in front of the second camera of the pharmacy terminal using the first camera, the output device and the transceiver, based on the selection information indicating the conduct of a video call through the drug delivery device. Conduct a video call of medication guidance.
According to an embodiment, the drug delivery device may be configured to output the medication information and the pharmacist information during the video call, so that the patient performs the video call while viewing the medication information and the pharmacist information. According to an embodiment, the medication delivery device may output information on the medication guide after the video call is terminated. The information of the medication instruction includes information on a time at which the medication instruction was performed, and information on the pharmacy where the medication instruction was performed. According to an embodiment, the information of the medication guidance may further include information on specific matters during a conversation between the pharmacist and the patient in the video call of the medication guidance. According to an embodiment, the information on the medication map may further include image data of the medication guide. Even after taking the medication instruction, the patient can read the information on the printed medication map and learn important information from the medication guide. After the patient has sufficiently viewed the information of the medication guidance, the payment of step S707 may be performed.
In step S707 , the drug delivery device pays the amount corresponding to the drug using the payment device after the video call of the medication map is terminated. The payment device may be configured as a credit card point of sales (POS) device or the like.
In step S708 , the drug delivery device transmits an open control signal to the vehicle blocking device electrically connected to the drug delivery device using the processor after payment is made.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in a drug delivery device for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system, the drug delivery device is disposed on the drive-through path. installed, including a transceiver, a memory, a first camera, an output device, an input device, a processor, a drug passage, and a payment device, wherein the processor performs the method of operating the drug delivery device according to various embodiments described above with reference to FIG. 7 . A drug delivery device configured to:
According to various embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a computer program configured to perform the method of operation of the drug delivery device according to the various embodiments described above with reference to FIG. 7 and recorded in a computer-readable storage medium.
8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a patient terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. A non-face-to-face drive-through method between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system relates to an operating method of a patient terminal for delivering a prescription drug. In the embodiment of FIG. 8 , the patient terminal includes a transceiver, a memory, an input device, an output device, a processor, and a first camera.
Referring to FIG. 8 , in step S801, the patient terminal acquires an image of a prescription in which patient information and drug prescription information are written using the first camera.
In step S802, the patient terminal transmits the image of the prescription to the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver.
In step S803, the patient terminal receives information on the expected dispensing time corresponding to the information of the drug prescription and information on the prescription barcode from the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver. According to an embodiment, the prescription barcode may correspond to a barcode or a quick response code (QR) configured to be unique to a patient and a corresponding drug prescription.
In step S804, the patient terminal receives a message indicating that the dispensing of the drug prescription is completed from the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver. After the patient recognizes that the dispensing of the drug prescription has been completed through the patient terminal, the patient may move to the drive-through pharmacy to receive the drug.
In step S805, the patient terminal outputs the prescription barcode by using the output device toward the input device of the drug delivery device installed on the drive-through path.
In step S806, the patient terminal receives the selection information of the video call method using an input device after identification of the patient based on the prescription barcode. The selection information indicates selection of a device for the patient to perform a video call from among the drug delivery device or the patient terminal. The patient terminal transmits selection information indicating performance of a video call through the patient terminal to the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver. The patient terminal, based on the selection information indicating the performance of the video call through the patient terminal, using a first camera, an output device, and a transceiver to map the medication between the patient in front of the first camera and the pharmacist in front of the second camera of the pharmacy terminal make a video call of
In step S807, after the video call of the medication instruction is terminated, the patient terminal receives medication information about a prescription from the pharmacy terminal, information about a pharmacist about prescription, and information on a medication guidance from the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver. According to an embodiment, the information of the pharmacist corresponds to the information of the pharmacist who manufactures the medicine corresponding to the prescription and performs the medication guidance of step S612.
In step S808, the patient terminal outputs information on medication for prescription, information on a pharmacist about prescription, and information on a medication guide using the output device. The information of the medication instruction includes information on a time at which the medication instruction was performed, and information on the pharmacy where the medication instruction was performed. According to an embodiment, the information of the medication guidance may further include information on specific matters during a conversation between the pharmacist and the patient in the video call of the medication guidance. According to an embodiment, the information on the medication map may further include image data of the medication guide.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in a patient terminal for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system, the patient terminal includes a transceiver, a memory, an input device, There is provided a patient terminal including an output device, a processor, and a camera, wherein the processor is configured to perform the method of operating the patient terminal according to various embodiments described above with reference to FIG. 8 .
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a computer program configured to perform the method of operating a patient terminal according to various embodiments described above with reference to FIG. 8 and recorded in a computer-readable storage medium.
9 is a diagram illustrating a signal flow between a patient terminal, a pharmacy terminal, a drug delivery device, and a vehicle blocking device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Referring to FIG. 9 , in step S901 , the patient terminal 110 acquires an image of the prescription.
In step S902 , the patient terminal 110 transmits a prescription image to the pharmacy terminal 210 . According to an embodiment, the pharmacy terminal 210 identifies the patient's information and the drug prescription information by performing optical character recognition (OCR) on the image of the prescription.
In step S903, the pharmacy terminal 210 identifies patient information and drug prescription information from the prescription image.
In step S904, the pharmacy terminal 210 receives information about the expected dispensing time corresponding to the drug prescription information.
In step S905, the pharmacy terminal 210 generates prescription barcode information corresponding to patient information and drug prescription information. According to an embodiment, the prescription barcode may correspond to a barcode or a quick response code (QR) configured to be unique to a patient and a corresponding drug prescription.
In step S906 , the pharmacy terminal 210 transmits the expected dispensing time information and the prescription barcode information to the patient terminal 110 .
In step S907, the pharmacy terminal 210 receives information on completion of dispensing, medication information, and information on the pharmacist who prepared the medication. According to an embodiment, the information of the pharmacist corresponds to the information of the pharmacist who manufactures a drug corresponding to the prescription and performs medication guidance.
In step S908 , the pharmacy terminal 210 transmits information on completion of the preparation to the patient terminal 110 . After the patient recognizes that the dispensing of the drug prescription has been completed through the patient terminal, the patient may move to the drive-through pharmacy to receive the drug.
In step S909 , the patient terminal 110 positioned in front of the drug delivery device 220 by entering the drive-through path of the pharmacy outputs a prescription barcode toward the barcode input device of the drug delivery device 220 .
In step S910 , the drug delivery device 220 transmits the prescription barcode input from the patient terminal 110 to the pharmacy terminal 210 .
In step S911, the pharmacy terminal 210 identifies the patient's arrival at the pharmacy through the reception of the prescription barcode.
After injecting the medicine prepared by the pharmacist into the medicine delivery device 220 in step S912 , the pharmacy terminal 210 transmits a medicine delivery control message to the medicine delivery device 220 .
In step S913, the drug delivery device 220 delivers the drug to the patient through the outlet in the patient direction according to the reception of the drug delivery control message.
In step S914 , the drug delivery device 220 transmits a drug delivery completion message to the pharmacy terminal 210 after the patient takes the discharged drug.
In step S915, the pharmacy terminal 210 performs a video call for medication guidance between the pharmacist and the patient through the patient terminal 110 or the drug delivery device 220 according to the patient's selection. When the patient selects a video call through the patient terminal 110 in the vehicle, the patient terminal 110 may transmit a video call request signal to the pharmacy terminal 210 . In this case, a video call for medication guidance is performed through the camera in the patient terminal 110 and the camera in the pharmacy terminal 210 . Alternatively, when the patient selects a video call through the drug delivery device 220 through the window of the car, the drug delivery device 220 may transmit a video call request signal to the pharmacy terminal 210 . In this case, a video call for medication guidance is performed through the camera in the drug delivery device 220 and the camera in the pharmacy terminal 210 . The patient can select a video call method according to his or her preference. The pharmacist can perform medication guidance with the patient non-face-to-face.
After the video call is terminated in step S916 , the pharmacy terminal 210 transmits medication information, pharmacist information, and medication guidance information to the patient terminal 110 . According to an embodiment, the information of the medication instruction includes information on a time at which the medication instruction is performed and information on a pharmacy at which the medication instruction is performed. According to an embodiment, the information of the medication guidance may further include information on specific matters during a conversation between the pharmacist and the patient in the video call of the medication guidance. According to an embodiment, the information on the medication map may further include image data of the medication guide.
In step S917, the patient terminal 110 outputs the received medication information, pharmacist information, and medication guidance information.
In step S918, the drug delivery device 220 performs payment for the drug amount.
After payment for the drug amount is performed in step S919 , the drug delivery device 220 transmits an open control signal to the vehicle blocking device 230 . The vehicle blocking device 230 raises the blocking bar so that the patient's vehicle can exit according to the reception of the opening control signal to open the drive-through path.
When implementing the embodiment of the present invention using hardware, ASICs (application specific integrated circuits) or DSPs (digital signal processors), DSPDs (digital signal processing devices), PLDs (programmable logic devices) configured to perform the present invention , FPGAs (field programmable gate arrays), etc. may be provided in the processor of the present invention.
Meanwhile, the above-described method can be written as a program that can be executed on a computer, and can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer that operates the program using a computer-readable medium. In addition, the structure of data used in the above-described method may be recorded in a computer-readable storage medium through various means. Program storage devices that may be used to describe a storage device comprising executable computer code for performing the various methods of the present invention should not be construed as including transitory objects such as carrier waves or signals. do. The computer-readable storage medium includes a storage medium such as a magnetic storage medium (eg, a ROM, a floppy disk, a hard disk, etc.) and an optically readable medium (eg, a CD-ROM, a DVD, etc.).
The embodiments described above are those in which elements and features of the present invention are combined in a predetermined form. Each component or feature should be considered optional unless explicitly stated otherwise. Each component or feature may be implemented in a form that is not combined with other components or features. In addition, it is also possible to configure an embodiment of the present invention by combining some elements and/or features. The order of operations described in embodiments of the invention may be changed. Some configurations or features of one embodiment may be included in other embodiments, or may be replaced with corresponding configurations or features of other embodiments. It is obvious that claims that are not explicitly cited in the claims can be combined to form an embodiment or included as a new claim by amendment after filing.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains that the present invention can be embodied in other forms without departing from the spirit and essential characteristics of the present invention. Accordingly, the above embodiments are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims and all possible changes within the equivalent scope of the present invention.

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A method of operating a pharmacy terminal for delivering prescription drugs in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system, wherein the pharmacy terminal includes a transceiver, a memory, a pharmacy terminal camera, an output device, and an input device, including a processor;
receiving an image of a prescription from a patient terminal using the transceiver;
A process of identifying patient information and drug prescription information from the image of the prescription using the processor;
a process of receiving information on an expected dispensing time corresponding to the information of the drug prescription by using the input device;
generating information of a prescription barcode corresponding to the patient's information and the drug prescription information;
The process of transmitting information on the expected dispensing time and information on the prescription barcode to the patient terminal;
A process of receiving an input indicating that the dispensing of the drug prescription has been completed using the input device, and receiving information about the medication and a pharmacist for the prescription;
Transmitting a message informing the patient terminal that the dispensing of the drug prescription has been completed using the transceiver;
receiving an input of a barcode from a drug delivery device installed on a drive-through path using the transceiver;
identifying the arrival of the patient by identifying that the barcode corresponds to the prescription barcode;
transmitting a drug delivery control message to the drug delivery device using the transceiver;
receiving a drug delivery completion message from the drug delivery device using the transceiver;
receiving video telephony selection information from the drug delivery device or the patient terminal using the transceiver; represents,
Based on the selection information indicating performance of a video call through the drug delivery device, the pharmacy terminal camera, the output device, and the transceiver are used to the pharmacist in front of the pharmacy terminal camera and the medicine contained in the drug delivery device Based on the selection information indicating the process of performing a video call of the medication guidance between the patients in front of the delivery device camera, or the video call through the patient terminal, the pharmacy terminal camera, the output device, and the transceiver The process of performing a video call of medication guidance between the pharmacist in front of the pharmacy terminal camera and the patient in front of the patient terminal camera included in the patient terminal using
after the video call of the medication instruction is terminated, transmitting the medication information, the pharmacist information, and the medication instruction information to the patient terminal using the transceiver;
The information of the medication guidance includes information on specific matters among the contents of the video call of the medication guidance,
Way.
The method of claim 1,
The information on the medication guidance further includes information on a time when the medication instruction was performed, and information on a pharmacy at which the medication instruction was performed,
Way.
In a pharmacy terminal for delivering prescription drugs in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system,
The pharmacy terminal includes a transceiver, a memory, a pharmacy terminal camera, an output device, an input device, and a processor,
The processor is configured to perform the method of claim 1 or 2,
pharmacy terminal.
A computer program configured to perform the method according to claim 1 or 2, recorded on a computer-readable storage medium.
A method of operating a patient terminal for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system, the patient terminal comprising: a transceiver, a memory, an input device, an output device, a processor; comprising a patient terminal camera;
A process of acquiring an image of a prescription in which patient information and drug prescription information are written using the patient terminal camera;
transmitting an image of the prescription to a pharmacy terminal using the transceiver;
The process of receiving information on the expected dispensing time corresponding to the information of the drug prescription and information on the prescription barcode from the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver;
receiving a message informing that the dispensing of the drug prescription is completed from the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver;
The process of outputting the prescription barcode by using the output device toward the input device of the drug delivery device installed on the drive-through path;
After identification of the patient based on the prescription barcode, a process of receiving selection information of a video call method by using the input device, and the selection information is used by the patient to perform a video call from the drug delivery device or the patient terminal indicates the selection of the device,
transmitting the selection information indicating performance of a video call through the patient terminal to the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver;
Based on the selection information indicating performance of the video call through the patient terminal, the patient in front of the patient terminal camera and the pharmacy terminal camera included in the pharmacy terminal using the patient terminal camera, the output device, and the transceiver The process of conducting a video call of medication guidance between the pharmacists in front,
After the video call of the medication instruction is terminated, the process of receiving medication information about the drug prescription, the pharmacist's information about the drug prescription, and the information of the medication guide from the pharmacy terminal using the transceiver;
outputting, using the output device, information on taking medication for the prescription, information about a pharmacist about the prescription, and information on the medication map;
The information of the medication guidance includes information on specific matters among the contents of the video call of the medication guidance,
Way.
6. The method of claim 5,
The information on the medication guidance further includes information on a time when the medication instruction was performed, and information on a pharmacy at which the medication instruction was performed,
Way.
A patient terminal for delivering a prescription drug in a non-face-to-face drive-through manner between a pharmacist and a patient in a communication system, wherein the patient terminal includes a transceiver, a memory, an input device, an output device, a processor, and a patient terminal camera including,
The processor is configured to perform the method of claim 5 or 6,
patient terminal.
A computer program configured to perform the method according to claim 5 or 6, recorded on a computer readable storage medium.

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