KR102495311B1 - correction apparatus for using method of inhaler - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention, a body accommodating the inhaler; a sensing module disposed on the main body to detect inclination of the inhaler; a measurement module disposed in the main body to indirectly measure a discharge amount of a drug through the inhaler; a display module disposed on the main body to visually guide the detected contents of the sensing module and the measured contents of the measuring module; and a sound generating module disposed in the main body to audibly guide a breath-holding time required for adsorption of a drug administered through the inhaler.

Description

Correction apparatus for using method of inhaler {correction apparatus for using method of inhaler}

The present invention relates to an apparatus for correcting a method for using an inhaler, and more particularly, to an apparatus for correcting a method for using an inhaler, which facilitates drug administration through the inhaler and enhances the therapeutic effect by administering the drug. will be.

Asthma is one of the respiratory diseases.

Asthma is a disease of the 'bronchi', a passage leading to the lungs. When exposed to a specific triggering substance, the bronchial tubes become severely narrowed, causing coughing, wheezing (wheezing sound when breathing), shortness of breath, and chest tightness. As the symptoms are repeated, fibrosis and airway remodeling occur, resulting in permanent deterioration of lung function.

Meanwhile, for the treatment of asthma, environmental therapy and drug therapy are basically combined.

At this time, environmental therapy is a method of recognizing and avoiding risk factors that cause asthma symptoms, such as allergens and dust, and pharmacotherapy is a method of administering medications such as regulators and symptom relievers.

Here, the administration of the therapeutic drug can be performed in various ways, and one of them is the use of an 'inhaler' as disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0092517.

Since the inhaler injects the drug in the form of fine particles close to aerosol, the patient can simply administer the drug by holding the inhaler to the mouth and inhaling the drug, so many asthma patients use it due to its simplicity.

Such an inhaler can increase the therapeutic effect when a dose of a drug is administered per time.

However, since a significant number of asthmatic patients do not use the inhaler correctly, there is a problem in that the treatment effect by drug administration is reduced.

In other words, since a significant number of asthma patients use the inhaler in an inclined state, not only do they not reach the standard strength of inhaling the inhaler, but they also fail to keep the standard breath-holding time for the drug to reach the bronchi or lungs. There was a problem of deterioration of the effect.

Therefore, doctors who manage asthma patients frequently guide how to use the inhaler, but there is a problem in that it is difficult to guide all patients on how to use the inhaler every time, and even if the instructions are provided, patients often do not follow them. there was

For the above reasons, the field is attempting to develop an application for teaching how to use an inhaler and a device that senses the surrounding environment or provides a dosage notification for periodic use of an inhaler, but satisfactory results have not been obtained so far.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0092517

The present invention has been proposed to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and an apparatus for correcting the method of using an inhaler, which allows the correct use of the inhaler so that the drug can be smoothly administered through the inhaler to increase the therapeutic effect by administering the drug. Its purpose is to provide

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention,

a body accommodating the inhaler; a sensing module disposed on the main body to detect inclination of the inhaler; a measurement module disposed in the main body to indirectly measure a discharge amount of a drug through the inhaler; a display module disposed on the main body to visually guide the detected contents of the sensing module and the measured contents of the measuring module; and a sound generating module disposed on the main body to audibly guide the breath-holding time required for adsorption of the drug administered through the inhaler.

The main body may include a substrate on which a CPU for controlling the operation of the sensing module, the measuring module, the display module, and the sound generating module is mounted; and a battery supplying power to each of the sensing module, the measuring module, the display module, and the sound generating module.

The main body includes an opening formed on one surface to expose one surface of the inhaler.

The sensing module includes a gyro sensor for measuring angular velocities in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction.

The measurement module includes a wind sensor for measuring an air flow rate into the inhaler.

The display module includes a plurality of light emitting bodies selectively lit in different colors.

The sound generating module may include a proximity sensor that detects opening of the cap of the inhaler; and a buzzer for transmitting a beep according to the signal of the proximity sensor.

The device for calibrating the method of using an inhaler according to the present invention includes a sensing module that detects the inclination of the inhaler accommodated in the main body, and the detected contents of the sensing module are visually displayed through the display module. In the process of using the inhaler, the display module Since the user can hold the inhaler in a horizontal state by checking the detected contents of the sensing module displayed by the above, the drug administration can be smoothly performed, thereby increasing the therapeutic effect by drug administration.

In addition, the apparatus for calibrating the method of using an inhaler according to the present invention includes a measurement module for indirectly measuring the amount of drug discharged through the inhaler accommodated in the main body, and the measurement contents of the measurement module are visually displayed through the display module. In the process, by checking the measured contents of the measurement module displayed by the display module, the user can receive the drug according to the standard, so the treatment effect by administering the drug can be enhanced.

In addition, the device for calibrating the method of using an inhaler according to the present invention includes a sound generating module that audibly guides the breath-holding time required for adsorption of the drug administered through the inhaler accommodated in the main body. Since the drug can be administered for a certain period of time according to the auditory guidance of the generating module, the treatment effect by drug administration can be further enhanced.

1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of an apparatus for correcting the method of using an inhaler according to the present invention.
2 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of an apparatus for correcting the use of an inhaler according to the present invention.
3 is an exemplary view showing a state of use of the device for correcting the method of using an inhaler according to the present invention.
4 is an exemplary view showing the inclination detection of the inhaler through the detection module of the device for correcting the method of using the inhaler according to the present invention.
5 is an exemplary view showing indirect measurement of an inhaler drug discharge amount through a measurement module of an apparatus for correcting a method of using an inhaler according to the present invention.
6 is an exemplary view showing visual guidance through a display module of an apparatus for correcting a method of using an inhaler according to the present invention.
7 is an exemplary diagram showing auditory guidance through a sound generating module of an apparatus for correcting a method of using an inhaler according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the apparatus (A) for correcting the method of using an inhaler according to the present invention includes a main body 10; sensing module 20; measurement module 30; display module 40; and a sound generating module 50.

The main body 10 of the present invention accommodates the inhaler 100.

Therefore, as the main body 10 supports the inhaler 100, in particular, the protruding jaw 13a around the opening 13 described below is inserted into the counter 110 portion of the inhaler 100, the inhaler 100 ) is fixed.

At this time, the body 10 includes the substrate 11 and the battery 12 on which the CPU 11a is mounted, so that the sensing module 20, the measurement module 30, the display module 40 and Operation control of the sound generating module 50 may be performed, and power may be supplied to each of the sensing module 20, the measuring module 30, the display module 40, and the sound generating module 50 by the battery 12. can

Here, the battery 12 is a rechargeable battery that is charged by supplying current through a charging terminal (not shown in the drawing), so that it can be used repeatedly.

In addition, the main body 10 includes an opening 13 formed on one surface, so that the counter 110 on one side of the inhaler 100 is exposed through the opening 13, so that the inhaler 100 is attached to the main body 10. ) is accepted, the counter 110 may be checked.

On the other hand, the main body 10 can accommodate the inhaler 100 by opening between one surface and the other facing surface.

The detection module 20 of the present invention is disposed on the main body 10 and detects the inclination of the inhaler 100.

Accordingly, whether or not the inhaler 100 is tilted is determined by the sensing module 20 .

At this time, the sensing module 20 includes a gyro sensor 21 that measures angular velocities in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, so that the inclination of the inhaler 100 can be detected by the gyro sensor 21 .

The measuring module 30 of the present invention is disposed in the main body 10 to indirectly measure the amount of medicine discharged through the inhaler 100 .

Therefore, it is determined whether or not the amount of medicine is discharged through the inhaler 100 by the measuring module 30 .

At this time, the measuring module 30 includes the wind sensor 31, so that the amount of air flowing into the inhaler 100 through the wind sensor 31 can be measured to indirectly measure the amount of medicine discharged through the inhaler 100.

That is, since the amount of air inflow into the inhaler 100 corresponds to the amount of medicine discharged through the inhaler 100, the amount of medicine discharged through the inhaler 100 is measured indirectly by measuring the amount of air introduced into the inhaler 100 through the wind sensor 31. can be measured

Here, since the wind sensor 31 is disposed adjacent to the air inlet 130 of the inhaler 100, the amount of air introduced into the inhaler 100 through the wind sensor 31 can be relatively accurately measured.

The display module 40 of the present invention is disposed on the main body 10 to visually guide the detection contents of the sensing module 20 and the measurement contents of the measurement module 30.

Therefore, by checking the visual guidance of the display module 40, the detected content of the sensing module 20, that is, whether or not the inhaler 100 is tilted, and the measured content of the measuring module 30, that is, whether or not the inhaler 100 discharges the prescribed amount of medicine can figure out

At this time, the display module 40 includes a plurality of light emitting elements 41 that are selectively lit in different colors, for example, LEDs, so that the sensing content of the sensing module 20 and the measurement content of the measuring module 30 are determined by the light emitting body 41. A visual display may be made accordingly.

The sound generating module 50 of the present invention is disposed on the main body 10 and audibly guides the breath-holding time required for adsorption of the drug administered through the inhaler 100.

Therefore, by following the auditory guidance of the sound generating module 50, drug administration through the inhaler 100 is performed for a certain period of time.

At this time, the sound generating module 50 includes a proximity sensor 51 for detecting the opening of the stopper 120 of the inhaler 100; and a buzzer 52 that emits a beep according to the signal of the proximity sensor 51; so that the buzzer 52 emits a beep for a certain period of time right after the end of the measurement of the wind sensor 31, so that the drug reaches the bronchus or lungs. Time can be announced audibly.

For example, the sound generating module 50 transmits a beep sound at intervals of 1 second to the user for 10 seconds from the state in which the cap 120 of the inhaler 100 is opened through the buzzer 52, while 2-3 seconds before the end A separate tone may be sent to indicate an impending end.

At this time, when the signal sound is reproduced to the end, it is considered that the standard drug arrival time has been secured and visually displayed on the display module 40, and when the stopper 120 of the inhaler 100 is closed before the signal sound ends, the proximity sensor 51 Through the detection, the signal sound is terminated, and it is determined that the standard drug arrival time has not been secured, and is visually displayed on the display module 40.

The device (A) for correcting the method of using the inhaler according to the present invention allows the correct use of the inhaler (100). A detailed description of this is as follows.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main body 10 of the present invention accommodates the inhaler 100.

Therefore, the drug is administered by inhaling the drug discharged from the outlet 140 of the inhaler 100 through the user's mouth.

At this time, if the inhaler 100 is tilted, that is, if it does not maintain a horizontal state and tilts to either the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction, the drug discharge through the inhaler 100 may decrease, resulting in insufficient drug administration. can

However, the present invention includes a sensing module 20 disposed on the main body 10 to detect the inclination of the inhaler 100, and the detected contents of the sensing module 20 are visually displayed through the display module 40. Bar, in the process of using the inhaler 100, by checking the detected contents of the detection module 20 displayed by the display module 40, the user can hold the inhaler 100 in a horizontal state, thereby enabling smooth drug administration. Therefore, the therapeutic effect of drug administration can be enhanced.

That is, as shown in FIG. 4, when the inhaler 100 is tilted, the gyro sensor 21 of the sensing module 20 detects it, and as shown in FIG. 6, the light emitting element 41 of the display module 40 ) is displayed through lighting, so that the user recognizing the inclination of the inhaler 100 grips the inhaler 100 again, so that the inhaler 100 can maintain a horizontal state, thereby facilitating drug administration, resulting in treatment effect can be enhanced.

However, even if the inhaler 100 is maintained in a horizontal state, if the drug discharge of the inhaler 100 itself is weak due to lack of drugs, the drug administration may be insufficient.

However, the present invention includes a measurement module 30 for indirectly measuring the amount of medicine discharged through the inhaler 100 accommodated in the main body 10, and the measurement contents of the measurement module 30 are visually displayed through the display module 40. As it is displayed, by checking the measured contents of the measurement module 30 displayed by the display module 40 in the process of using the inhaler 100, the user can receive the drug according to the standard, so that the treatment effect by drug administration can be improved. can be raised

That is, as shown in FIG. 5 , when the wind sensor 31 of the measurement module 30 measures the air inflow amount flowing into the air inlet 130 of the inhaler 100 and the air inflow amount is insufficient compared to the preset standard. Since the light emitting body 41 of the display module 40 is illuminated, the medicine is discharged in a fixed amount, so that the medicine can be administered smoothly, so that the treatment effect of the medicine can be enhanced.

At this time, if the user fails to maintain the breath-holding time for drug administration and adsorption thereof for a certain period of time, even if the drug is discharged from the inhaler 100 in a fixed amount, the drug may not reach the lungs, resulting in insufficient drug administration.

However, the present invention includes a sound generating module 50 that audibly guides the breath-holding time required for adsorption of the drug administered through the inhaler 100 accommodated in the main body 10, and the inhaler 100 In the process of use, since the drug can reach and adsorb to the lungs for a certain period of time according to the auditory guidance of the sound generating module 50, the treatment effect by drug administration can be further enhanced.

That is, the sound generating module 50 of the present invention includes a proximity sensor 51 for detecting the opening of the stopper 120 of the inhaler 100; and a buzzer 52 that emits a signal according to the signal of the proximity sensor 51; when the stopper 120 of the inhaler 100 is opened, that is, the medicine is discharged through the inhaler 100. The proximity sensor 51 transmits a signal, and while the proximity sensor 51 transmits a signal, as shown in FIG. Since the drug administration time can be counted according to the auditory guidance, the user can receive the drug for a certain period of time, so that the treatment effect by drug administration can be further enhanced.

Since the present invention as described above is not limited to the above-described embodiments, it can be modified within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims, and such changes are defined by the description of the claims below. fall within the protection scope of the invention.

10: main body 11: substrate
11a: CPU 12: battery
13: opening 13a: protruding jaw
20: sensing module 21: gyro sensor
30: measurement module 31: wind sensor
40: display module 41: luminous body
50: sound generating module 51: proximity sensor
52: buzzer 100: inhaler
110: counter 120: stopper
130: air inlet 140: discharge port
A: Inhaler usage correction device

Claims (6)

a body accommodating the inhaler;
a sensing module disposed on the main body to detect inclination of the inhaler;
a measurement module disposed in the main body to indirectly measure a discharge amount of a drug through the inhaler;
a display module disposed on the main body to visually guide the detected contents of the sensing module and the measured contents of the measuring module;
A sound generating module disposed in the main body to audibly guide a breath-holding time required for adsorption of a drug administered through the inhaler;
The sound generating module transmits a beep through a buzzer at intervals of 1 second while breath holding ends from the state in which the cap of the inhaler is opened, and transmits a separate beep indicating imminent end 2-3 seconds before the end of breath holding. and
The device for correcting the use of an inhaler, characterized in that the main body fixes the inhaler as the protruding jaw around the opening formed on one surface is inserted into the inside of the counter portion of the inhaler. According to claim 1,
The main body may include a substrate on which a CPU for controlling the operation of the sensing module, the measuring module, the display module, and the sound generating module is mounted; and a battery supplying power to each of the sensing module, the measuring module, the display module, and the sound generating module. According to claim 1,
The sensing module comprises a gyro sensor for measuring angular velocities in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. According to claim 1,
The measuring module comprises a wind sensor for measuring an air flow rate into the inhaler. According to claim 1,
The display module comprises a plurality of light emitting bodies that are selectively lit in different colors. According to claim 1,
The sound generating module may include a proximity sensor that detects opening of the cap of the inhaler; and a buzzer for transmitting a signal according to the signal of the proximity sensor.

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