KR20120021684A - Pill box and method for a medication management - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a medicine box and a medicine management method. More specifically, the present invention relates to a medicine box for discarding altered drugs and a drug management method for discarding altered drugs.

Description

Medicine box and medicine management method {PILL BOX AND METHOD FOR A MEDICATION MANAGEMENT}

The present invention relates to a medicine box and a medicine management method. More specifically, the present invention relates to a medicine box for discarding altered drugs and a drug management method for discarding altered drugs.

Recently, as interest in health has increased, households are preparing medicines for emergency, nutritional health care or chronic disease management.

In general, these drugs may be deteriorated due to the expiration of the shelf life or poor storage conditions, such altered drugs are problematic because they can be less effective or harmful to the body.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems caused by the management of the above-described drugs, the problem to be solved by the present invention is as follows.

One object of the present invention is to provide a medicine box and a medicine management method for managing the medicine according to the state of the medicine.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a medicine box and a drug management method for preventing the medication of the altered drug.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a medicine box and a drug management method for separately managing the altered drug.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a medicine box and a drug management method for preventing the deterioration of drugs.

Technical problems to be achieved by the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned above will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Could be.

The present invention solves the above problems by providing a medicine box and a medicine management method as follows.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a medicine box includes a storage unit in which a medicine is stored, an image acquisition unit for photographing an object, and a first image as a reference for determining a state of the medicine, and imaging the medicine stored through the image acquisition unit. Acquiring a second image, comparing the second image with the first image, determining whether the captured drug is deteriorated, and performing at least one of operations related to discharge, storage, and disposal of the medicine in consideration of the determination result; It includes a control unit.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a medicine box, a storage unit for storing a drug, an image acquisition unit for photographing an object, a first image as a reference for judging the state of the drug is obtained, and the medicine is stored through the image acquisition unit Obtaining a second image, and comparing the second image with the first image includes a control unit for determining whether the image of the drug is altered, a drug providing unit for discharging the drug and a disposal unit for receiving the altered drug. Here, the control unit controls the image acquisition unit to receive the input indicating the discharge of the drug or to take the stored medicine when the medication time according to the medication schedule arrives, when the imaged medicine is not deteriorated in consideration of the result of the judgment The drug providing unit controls to discharge the medicine, and in consideration of the result of the determination, controls the waste part to accept the altered medicine when the imaged medicine is changed.

Drug box according to another aspect of the present invention, the storage unit for storing the drug, the image acquisition unit for imaging the object, the communication unit to obtain the expiration date of the drug, the disposal unit for receiving the altered drug and the state of determining the state of the drug Acquire a first image as a reference, obtain a second image of the drug stored through the image acquisition unit, compare the second image with the first image, and judge whether the imaged drug is deteriorated, and the result of the determination In consideration of the control unit for performing at least one of the operation related to the discharge, storage and disposal of the drug. Here, the control unit controls the disposal unit to accept the medicine when the expiration date of the medicine passes.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a medicine box includes a storage unit for storing a drug, an image acquisition unit for photographing an object, an input unit for obtaining authentication information, a disposal unit for accepting the altered drug, and a standard for determining the state of the drug. Acquire a first image to be obtained, obtain a second image of the drug stored in the image acquisition unit, and compare the second image with the first image to determine whether the image of the drug is altered, when the drug is deteriorated And a control unit controlling the waste unit to accommodate the altered medicine and controlling the waste unit to open when the authentication information is valid.

Medicine box according to another aspect of the present invention, the storage unit for storing the drug, the image acquisition unit for imaging the object, the sensing unit for detecting the storage state for the storage unit of the drug, the output unit for outputting the signal and the state of the drug Acquire a first image, which is a criterion to judge, obtain a second image of the drug stored through the image acquisition unit, compare the second image with the first image, and determine whether the imaged drug is deteriorated. And a controller configured to perform at least one of operations related to storage, discharge, and disposal of the medicine in consideration of the result, and to output a signal indicating that the storage state is poor when the sensing state detected by the detection unit is poor. .

According to another aspect of the present invention, the medicine box, the storage unit for storing the drug, the image acquisition unit for imaging the object and the color range as a reference for judging the state of the drug is obtained, and the imaged medicine is stored through the imaging unit Acquiring a second image, determining whether the second color of the photographed drug according to the second image is included in a color range, and considering at least one of operations related to the discharge, storage, and disposal of the medicine in consideration of the result of the determination It includes a control unit for performing.

Drug management method according to an aspect of the present invention, using a medicine box containing a storage unit for storing the drug, obtaining a first image as a reference for determining the state of the drug, the second drug by imaging the stored drug Obtaining an image, comparing the first image and the second image to determine whether the drug is deteriorated, and performing an operation related to disposal of the deteriorated drug when the drug is deteriorated.

The present invention has the following effects.

According to the present invention, there is an effect that the user does not take the altered medicine.

According to the present invention, there is an effect of preventing the drug is discarded indiscriminately as the corrupted drug is collected.

According to the present invention, there is an effect that can prevent the alteration of the drug.

According to the present invention, as the deterioration of the drug is prevented there is an effect that unnecessary drug value is not wasted.

According to the present invention, there is an effect of preventing disturbances in the ecological environment by the drugs discarded indiscriminately.

According to the present invention, as the medicine is properly managed, the health of the individual is improved and social waste of unnecessary medical expenses is reduced.

1 is a block diagram of a drug management system according to the present invention.
2 is a block diagram of the medicine box according to the present invention.
3 is a perspective view of a medicine box according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a perspective view of a storage unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a perspective view of a waste part according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flow chart of a drug management method according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a view of a first image according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a first view of a comparison between a first image and a second image according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a second view of a comparison between the first image and the second image according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a flow chart of the drug management method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a view of the output of information reflecting the determination result of whether the alteration of the drug according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a flow chart of a drug management method according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 is a flow chart of the drug management method according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a flow chart of the drug management method according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a view of a first image and a third image according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a diagram illustrating a first image, a second image, and a third image according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a flow chart of a drug management method according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
18 is a view showing whether or not alteration of the drug according to the color information of the drug according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
19 is a flow chart of the drug management method according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
20 is a view of the storage state of the drug according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 21 is a diagram of information indicating a storage state of a medicine according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
22 is a flow chart of a drug management method according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

The terms used in the present specification are used to easily explain the present invention. Accordingly, the invention is not limited by the terms used herein.

The present invention can be modified or modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. At this time, modifications or variations that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the present invention includes modifications or variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

For the same components, the same reference numerals are used in the drawings, and redundant descriptions may be omitted.

This invention is not limited by the Example described below.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention will be described.

Hereinafter will be described with reference to Figure 1 for the drug management system according to the present invention. 1 is a block diagram of a drug management system according to the present invention.

The drug management system may be a system in which drugs are properly stored to prevent deterioration of the drug, the deteriorated drug is discarded to prevent the user from taking the medicine, and the medicine is managed to allow the user to take the medicine at the right time. . Such a drug management system may include a server 10, a mobile communication terminal 20, and a medicine box 100, as shown in FIG. 1. Here, the server 10 may obtain, store, and provide information for drug management. The mobile communication terminal 20 may perform communication between the server 10 and the medicine box 100, receive information from the user, or output information to the user. The medicine box 100 may store the medicines, provide the medicines to the user, and discard the altered medicines. In such a drug management system, the server 10, the mobile communication terminal 20 and the medicine box 100 may share information by communicating with each other through a wired or wireless communication network. As a result, there is an effect that more systematic and efficient drug management is performed. Hereinafter, each configuration of the drug management system will be described.

The server 10 may collect, generate, store, and provide information for drug management. Information for drug management, user information, prescription information, image as a standard for determining the state of the drug, color information and shape information as a standard for determining the state of the drug, medication schedule, expiration date, whether the drug is altered, It may include whether or not medication. For example, the server 10 receives and stores prescription information including information on the name, ingredients, precautions, prescription doctor, prescriber, and the like prescribed by a doctor or a pharmacist, and then stores the received prescription information. ) Or the medicine box 100 can be transmitted. Alternatively, the server 10 may generate information about a medication schedule, an expiration date, etc. by using the prescription information, and transmit the information to the medicine box 100. Alternatively, the server 10 may receive the actual image of the medicine from the medicine box 100, determine whether the medicine is deteriorated, and transmit the same to the medicine box 100 again. As such, the server 10 has an effect of performing systematic drug management by processing various information for drug management.

The mobile communication terminal 20 may transmit or receive information for drug management to at least one of the server 10 and the medicine box 100. For example, the mobile communication terminal 20 may receive the expiration date from the server 10 and transmit it to the medicine box 100. In addition, for example, the mobile communication terminal 20 may receive the medication from the medicine box 100 and provide it to the server 10. Alternatively, the mobile communication terminal 20 may receive such information from the user or output it to the user. For example, the mobile communication terminal 20 may display an medication schedule or sound an alarm at the medication time according to the medication schedule. Since the mobile communication terminal 20 has a stronger accessibility of the user than other devices, the user can manage the medicine more conveniently through this function.

The medicine box 100 may store the medicines, provide the medicines to the user, and discard the altered medicines. Detailed description of the medicine box 100 will be described later.

Hereinafter, the medicine box 100 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 3, 4, and 5. 2 is a configuration diagram of the medicine box 100 according to the present invention, Figure 3 is a perspective view of the medicine box 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a storage unit 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention ) Is a perspective view, Figure 5 is a perspective view of the disposal unit 130 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The medicine box 100 includes a storage unit 110, an image acquisition unit 120, a disposal unit 130, a drug providing unit 140, a detection unit 150, an input unit 160, an output unit 165, and a communication unit ( 170, at least one of the storage 180 and the controller 190. Storage unit 110 may store the drug inside and adjust the storage state inside for the storage of the drug. The image acquisition unit 120 may acquire an image of the drug. The disposal unit 130 may accommodate the altered drug and allow the authenticated user to collect the altered drug. The drug providing unit 140 may discharge the medicine so that the user takes the medicine. The detection unit 150 may detect a storage state of the storage unit 110 or the medicine box 100. The input unit 160 may receive information from the user, and the output unit 165 may output information to the user. The communication unit 170 may communicate with an external device to receive or transmit information. The storage unit 180 may store various information. The controller 190 may determine the state of the medicine, and control another configuration of the medicine box 100. As a result, the medicine box 100 can manage the medicine. Hereinafter, each configuration will be described.

Storage unit 110 may store the drug and adjust the storage state inside for the storage of the drug. Here, the storage state may be a state including temperature or humidity at which the drug is stored, or whether direct sunlight is applied to the drug.

Storage unit 110 may be provided in a predetermined section fixed to one side of the medicine box (100). Alternatively, the storage unit 110 may be provided in a structure that is mounted on or detached from the medicine box 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the storage unit 110 may be provided as a cartridge that is mounted on or detached from the medicine box 100. As described above, the medicine box 100 including the storage unit 110 having a detachable structure may refill the medicine by replacing the storage unit 110 containing the medicine. Thereby, there is an effect that can easily refill the medicine in the medicine box (100).

The storage unit 110 may store the medicine therein. Depending on the composition of the drug, the drug may need to be kept in proper storage. The drug can easily deteriorate when the drug is stored in an incorrect storage condition. The storage unit 110 may adjust the storage state inside the storage unit 110. Here, the storage state may include, for example, temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight irradiation. For example, the storage unit 110 may block direct sunlight from being projected into the storage unit 110. For another example, the storage unit 110 may adjust at least one of the temperature and humidity therein. Thus, there is an effect that can prevent the drug contained in the storage unit 110 is altered.

The storage unit 110 may be a plurality. In other words, the medicine box 100 may include a plurality of storage parts 110. At this time, the plurality of storage unit 110 may accommodate different types of medicine. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the first storage unit 110 may contain an antipyretic agent, and the second storage unit 110 may contain a sleeping agent. Thus, the medicine box 100 has an effect that can accommodate a variety of drugs.

The interior of the plurality of storage unit 110 may be adjusted to each different storage state. The drug may have different components depending on the type of the drug, and optimal storage conditions for the drug of different ingredients may be different from each other. The plurality of storage units 110 may adjust the storage state therein so as to suit the type of medicine contained in the storage unit 110. For example, when the drug contained in the first storage unit 110 is suitable to be stored at room temperature, the drug contained in the second storage unit 110 is suitable to be stored at a low temperature, each storage unit 110 The inside of the first storage unit 110 may be adjusted to room temperature, and the inside of the second storage unit 110 may be adjusted to low temperature. Thus, the medicine box 100 has the effect of preventing the deterioration of each of the various types of drugs.

The image acquisition unit 120 may capture an image of the medicine. The image acquisition unit 120 may acquire a still image or a moving picture of the medicine, for example, by imaging the medicine. The image acquisition unit 120 may include, for example, a camera. For example, the image acquisition unit 120 may photograph the medicine stored in the storage 110 or the medicine placed in the medicine providing unit 140. Thus, the image acquisition unit 120 may acquire an image of the drug.

The waste part 130 may accommodate the altered medicine. The altered drug may mean a drug whose original ingredient is less effective or lost due to a change in the composition of the drug due to the expiration date or poor storage conditions. These altered drugs can have a detrimental effect on the body. The waste unit 130 may separately receive such a deteriorated drug therein. As a result, the waste part 130 has an effect of preventing the user from taking the altered drug by receiving the altered drug separately from the normal drug.

The waste unit 130 may limit access to the deteriorated drug contained therein. For example, the disposal unit 130 may limit the opening of the interior. For example, the disposal unit 130 may be opened only when valid authentication information is input to the medicine box 100. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the medicine box 100 may allow the disposal unit 130 to open only when a password or a fingerprint is input from a user. The waste unit 130 may limit the access to the medicines are stored in a large number of unspecified. As a result, there is an effect that can prevent the spoiled chemicals contained in the waste portion 130 is discarded indiscriminately. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from taking the altered drug and to prevent the altered drug from being discarded illegally, disturbing the ecosystem and damaging nature.

This waste unit 130 may be provided on one side of the medicine box (100). Alternatively, the disposal unit 130 may be provided in a structure that is mounted on or detached from the medicine box 100. For example, the disposal unit 130 may be provided as a cartridge that is mounted and detached to the medicine box (100). As such, the waste part 130 having a structure that can be detached and detached may be separated from the medicine box 100 so that the deteriorated medicines accommodated in the waste part 130 may be easily collected in a batch. For example, the user separates the waste unit 130 from the medicine box 100 and takes only the waste unit 130 to the pharmacy, and the pharmacist receives only the waste unit 130 to easily collect the waste medicine contained therein. have.

The drug providing unit 140 may discharge the medicine so that the user takes the medicine. The drug providing unit 140 may discharge the medicine stored in the storage unit 110 to the medicine box 100 outside. The drug providing unit 140 may be provided as a hole. In addition, the drug providing unit 140 may include a container containing the drug. When the drug comes into contact with the user's body, the drug may be tainted with bacteria or the like, which may lower the drug's efficacy or cause side effects. For example, if the resistance is weak, such as infants and the elderly, side effects may be caused by taking medicine in contact with the body. Thus, the user by the drug providing unit 140 has an effect that can take the drug safely.

The detection unit 150 may detect a storage state of the storage unit 110 or the medicine box 100. The storage state may include a temperature, humidity, or irradiation of direct sunlight in which the drug is stored. For example, the sensing unit 150 may include at least one of a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and an optical sensor. The detection unit 150 may detect a state inside the storage unit 110 in which the medicine is stored. Alternatively, the detection unit 150 may detect a state in which the medicine box 100 is provided. For example, the detector 150 may detect at least one of a temperature and a humidity inside the storage 110. As another example, the detector 150 may detect whether the medicine box 100 is irradiated with sunlight.

The input unit 160 may receive information from a user. The input unit 160 may include a keypad, a touch pad, a mouse, a voice transplant apparatus, a motion recognition apparatus, and the like. The user may input information related to drug management through the input unit 160.

The output unit 165 may output information to the user. The output unit 165 may output at least one of a visual signal, an audio signal, and a tactile signal. The output unit 165 may provide information related to drug management to the user.

The communication unit 170 may communicate with an external device to receive or transmit information. Here, the external device may include a server 10, a mobile communication terminal 20, and the like. The communication unit 170 may perform wired / wireless communication through a wired / wireless network as shown in FIG. 1. The wired communication may include RS-232 (RS-232) and USB (USB). The wireless communication may include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and other radio frequency (RF) communication. As a result, the medicine box 100 may exchange information with an external device and perform a more systematic and efficient medicine management.

The storage unit 180 may store various information. For example, the storage unit 180 may store information related to drug management. Such information may include user information, prescription information, an image as a standard for determining a state of a drug, color information and shape information as a standard for determining a state of a drug, an expiration date, a medication schedule, and the like. The storage unit 180 may be a memory device. For example, the storage unit 180 may include a flash memory, a RAM, a ROM, a hard disk, and the like. The storage unit 180 may be provided in a form embedded in the medicine box 100 or a structure capable of detachable mounting.

The controller 190 may determine the state of the medicine, and control another configuration of the medicine box 100. Description of the control unit 190 will be described later in the description of the drug management method.

Hereinafter will be described the drug management method according to the present invention.

Drug management method according to the present invention will be described using the medicine box 100 according to the present invention. At this time, the medicine box 100 is used to easily explain the drug management method according to the present invention. Therefore, the drug management method according to the present invention is not limited by the medicine box 100 according to the present invention.

The drug management method according to the present invention may use another device performing the same function as the medicine box 100 according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a medicine management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6, 7, 8, and 9. 6 is a flow chart of a drug management method according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 is a view of a first image according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figures 8 and 9 are respectively 1 is a diagram illustrating a comparison between a first image and a second image, according to an exemplary embodiment.

Drug management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the step of storing the drug (S110), the step of obtaining a first image as a reference for determining the state of the drug (S120), by imaging the stored drug Obtaining two images (S130), comparing the first image and the second image to determine whether or not the alteration of the drug (S140) and processing the drug in consideration of the determination of whether or not the alteration of the drug (S150) It may include at least one of. Hereinafter, each step that may be included in the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The medicine box 100 may store the medicine (S110). The storage unit 110 of the medicine box 100 may accommodate the medicine. The storage unit 110 may adjust the storage state inside the storage unit 110. As a result, the inside of the storage unit 110 may be maintained in a storage state suitable for preservation of the drug. When there are a plurality of such storage units 110, the plurality of storage units 110 may store different medicines. At this time, the plurality of storage unit 110 may have a different storage state according to the type of different drugs.

The medicine box 100 may obtain a first image as a reference for determining the state of the medicine (S120). Here, the first image may include at least one of an image of a drug in a normal state that is not altered and an image of the drug that is altered. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the first image may be a still image of a medicine in a normal state.

The controller 190 may acquire such a first image in various ways.

For example, the storage unit 180 may store a plurality of first images of various medicines when the medicine box 100 is manufactured. The controller 190 may obtain a first image from the storage 180.

As another example, the communicator 170 may receive a first image from an external device. In this case, the external device may include various devices such as a server 10 and a mobile communication terminal 20. The communicator 170 may periodically receive first images of various drugs. The control unit 190 may obtain a first image regarding the medicine through the communication unit 170.

As another example, the image acquisition unit 120 may acquire a first image by imaging a medicine. The image acquisition unit 120 may image the medicine in a normal state that is not altered. In detail, when the medicine is first put into the medicine box 100, the image obtaining unit 120 may acquire a first image of the medicine in a normal state by capturing an image of the medicine. Alternatively, the image acquisition unit 120 may acquire a first image of the altered drug by imaging the altered drug. The controller 190 may acquire a first image, which is a criterion for determining the state of the drug, through the image acquisition unit 120.

The storage unit 180 may store the obtained first image. When the storage unit 180 stores the first image in advance, the storage unit 180 may update the newly acquired first image.

The medicine box 100 may obtain a second image by imaging the medicine (S130). Here, the second image may include an image reflecting the state of the current drug. For example, the first image may include an image relating to a drug in a normal or altered state, and the second image may be an image reflecting the current state of the same kind of medicine as the medicine.

The image acquisition unit 120 may acquire a second image by imaging the medicine. The image acquisition unit 120 may acquire a second image by imaging the medicine contained in the storage unit 110. Alternatively, the image acquisition unit 120 may acquire a second image by imaging the medicine discharged to the medicine providing unit 140 or the medicine to be discharged to the medicine providing unit 140.

The medicine box 100 may determine whether the drug is altered by comparing the second image with the first image (S140). The controller 190 may compare the second image and the first image. For example, the controller 190 may compare at least one of the color, size and shape of the medicine according to the first image and the second image. The controller 190 may determine whether the drug is altered based on the comparison.

For example, when the first image is an image reflecting a drug in a normal state, the controller 190 compares the first color according to the first image and the second color according to the second image and substantially matches the drug. If it is determined that there is no alteration, and the material is substantially inconsistent by comparing the first color and the second color, it may be determined that the drug is altered.

In another example, when the first image is an image reflecting a drug in a normal state, the controller 190 compares the first shape according to the first image and the second shape according to the second image to substantially match the medicine. If it is determined that there is no alteration, and the first and second shapes are substantially inconsistent, it can be determined that the drug is altered.

In another example, when the first image is an image reflecting a drug in a normal state, the controller 190 may include a first color, a first shape, and a second image according to the first image shown in FIG. In comparison with the second color and the second shape according to the color and shape as shown in (b) of FIG. 8 is determined that the drug is not altered, it is determined that the drug is not altered, (c) and (d) As shown in), if at least one of the color and shape is substantially inconsistent, it may be determined that the drug is altered.

In another example, when the first image is an image reflecting a drug in a normal state, the controller 190 may be in a preset color range based on the first color according to the first image shown in FIG. The drug may be determined not to be deteriorated when the second color according to the second image belongs, and may be determined to be deteriorated when the second color does not belong to a preset color range based on the first color. For example, when the colors substantially match as shown in (b) of FIG. 9 or when they do not match as shown in (c) of FIG. 9 but belong to a preset color range, they are not altered. If it is out of the color range as shown in (d) of Figure 9 can be determined to be altered.

In another example, when the first image is an image reflecting the altered drug, the controller 190 may include one of a first color and a first shape according to the first image and a second color and a second shape according to the second image. It can be determined that the drug is altered when at least one substantially matches.

As described above, the controller 190 may determine the state of the drug by comparing the first image and the second image. The state of the drug may include whether the drug is altered and whether the type of drug match.

The medicine box 100 may process the medicine in consideration of the determination of whether or not alteration of the medicine (S150). The controller 190 may perform an operation of processing the medicine in consideration of the result of the above-described determination. The operation of processing the medicine may include at least one of operations related to the discharge, storage and disposal of the medicine. For example, the controller 190 may control the output unit 165 to output a signal reflecting the determination result of whether the drug is altered. For another example, the controller 190 may discharge or store the drug when the drug is not altered. As another example, the controller 190 may control the output unit 165 to allow the disposal unit 130 to accept the drug when the drug is altered or to output information indicating the disposal of the drug. The user will be provided with this information to dispose of the medication without taking it as instructed.

In the first embodiment according to the present invention, the controller 190 may periodically acquire the second image at a predetermined time interval, determine the state of the medicine, and process the medicine according to the determination. For example, the medicine box 100 may capture and acquire a second image once a day, determine whether the medicine is altered, and process the medicine according to the determination. As such, the altered drug can be discarded periodically.

According to the drug management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention, there is an effect of treating the drug in accordance with the state of the drug. In addition, there is an effect of discarding the altered drug by accommodating the altered drug in a separate disposal unit 130, thereby preventing the user from taking the altered drug, and prevents the altered drug is discarded indiscriminately. There is.

Hereinafter, a drug management method according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. 10 is a flow chart of a drug management method according to a second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 11 is a view of the output of information reflecting the determination result of whether or not alteration of the drug according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Drug management method according to a second embodiment of the present invention, the step of storing the drug (S210), receiving an input for instructing the discharge of the drug (S220), the first image as a reference for determining the state of the drug Acquisition step (S230), imaging the stored drug to obtain a second image (S240), comparing the first image and the second image to determine whether the alteration of the drug (S250), whether the alteration of the drug Outputting a signal reflecting the result of the determination on (S260), discharging the drug when the drug is not altered (S270) and performing an operation related to the disposal of the drug when the drug is altered (S280) It may include at least one of. Hereinafter, each step that may be included in the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The step of storing the drug (S210), the step of obtaining the first image as a reference for determining the state of the drug (S230) may be the same as described above in the description of the drug management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention Can be.

The medicine box 100 may receive an input instructing to discharge the medicine (S220). The input unit 160 may receive an input instructing to discharge the medicine from the user. The input unit 160 may include a keypad, a touch pad, and a mouse provided at one side of the medicine box 100. Alternatively, the input unit 160 may include a voice transplant apparatus, an operation recognition apparatus, and the like. The user may input a signal instructing to discharge the medicine through the input unit 160.

The medicine box 100 may acquire a second image of photographing the stored medicine (S240). The controller 190 may control the image acquisition unit 120 to photograph the medicine to obtain a second image reflecting the state of the medicine. In the medicine management method according to the second embodiment of the present invention, when the controller 190 acquires a signal indicating the discharge of the medicine, the image acquisition unit 120 may control to capture the medicine. As a result, the controller 190 may acquire a second image regarding the state of the medicine to be discharged.

The medicine box 100 may determine whether the drug is altered by comparing the first image and the second image (S250). This may be the same as described above in the description of the drug management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the medicine management method according to the second embodiment of the present invention, when the controller 190 receives a signal indicating the discharge of the medicine and thus obtains the second image, the controller 190 uses the second image regarding the state of the medicine to be discharged. You can determine whether the drug is deteriorated. As a result, it is possible to determine whether or not alteration of the drug to be discharged.

The medicine box 100 may output information reflecting the result of the determination (S260). The controller 190 may control the output unit 165 to output information reflecting the result of the determination on whether the drug is altered. The information reflecting the results of the judgment on the alteration of the drug is, whether the alteration of the drug, the image of the drug in a normal state unchanged, the image of the altered drug, the side effects of taking the altered drug, the altered drug It may include a message indicating the disposal of the. For example, the output unit 165 may display images of normal drugs and altered drugs. For another example, the output unit 165 may output a voice message about whether the drug is altered. As another example, the output unit 165 may output light of a color indicating that the medicine is normal or light of a color indicating that the medicine is altered. As a result, the user has an effect of knowing whether the drug is deteriorated and the precautions for taking the drug.

The medicine box 100 may discharge the drug when the drug is not altered in accordance with the determination of whether the drug is altered (S270). The controller 190 may control the drug providing unit 140 to discharge the drug when it is determined that the drug is not altered. For example, by connecting a passage between the storage unit 110 and the drug providing unit 140 may be controlled to discharge the drug stored in the storage unit 110 to the drug providing unit 140. Alternatively, the medicines stored in the storage unit 110 may be transferred to the medicine providing unit 140 so that the medicine providing unit 140 may provide the medicine to the user.

The medicine box 100 may perform an operation related to the disposal of the medicine when the medicine is deteriorated according to the determination of the deterioration of the medicine (S280). Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the operation related to disposal includes outputting a message indicating that the drug is deteriorated, outputting a message instructing the user to dispose of the deteriorated drug, a medicine in a normal state and a drug in a deteriorated state. And outputting the image and allowing the disposal unit 130 to accept the drug. For example, the controller 190 may output a message indicating that the drug is altered when the drug is altered, and control the disposal unit 130 to accommodate the altered drug. For another example, the controller 190 may control to transfer the altered drug from the storage unit 110 to the disposal unit 130.

According to the drug management method according to the second embodiment of the present invention, when the user wants to discharge the drug for medication, there is an effect of preventing the taking of the altered drug by inspecting the state of the drug each time.

Hereinafter, a drug management method according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 12. 12 is a flow chart of a drug management method according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Drug management method according to a third embodiment of the present invention, the step of storing the drug (S310), obtaining a medication schedule (S320), obtaining a first image as a reference for determining the state of the drug ( S330), the step of obtaining the second image by photographing the drug stored when the medication time arrives (S340), comparing the first image and the second image to determine whether or not the alteration of the drug (S350), the drug At least one of the step (S360) of discharging the drug when not deteriorated and performing an operation related to the disposal of the drug when the drug is deteriorated (S370). Hereinafter, each step that may be included in the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The step of storing the drug (S310), the step of obtaining the first image as a reference for determining the state of the drug (S330) may be the same as described above in the description of the drug management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Can be.

The medicine box 100 may obtain a medication schedule (S330). The controller 190 of the medicine box 100 may obtain a medication schedule. Medication schedules may include schedules of when medications should be taken, i. In general, patients with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension or metabolic syndrome, it may be necessary to continue taking medications at specified times. In addition, even if you are not a chronic disease, it may be common to take medicine according to a predetermined schedule for health. Medication schedules may include a schedule of medication times when such medications must be taken repeatedly. The controller 190 may obtain such a medication schedule in various ways.

For example, the communication unit 170 may receive a medication schedule from the server 10 or the mobile communication terminal 20. Alternatively, the input unit 160 may receive an medication schedule from the user. As a result, the controller 190 may obtain a medication schedule.

As another example, the communication unit 170 may receive at least one of user information and prescription information from the server 10 or the mobile communication terminal 20. Alternatively, the input unit 160 may include at least one of user information and prescription information from the user. The user information may include a user's name, gender, age, weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, medical history, and other health conditions. Can be. The prescription information may be information about a medicine prescribed to the user. Prescription information may include information about the prescribing individual, information about the prescribing individual, the name or type of the prescribed medication, the date and time of prescription, the method of preparation, the method of medication, and the precautions. The controller 190 may generate a medication schedule using such user information and prescription information.

As a result, the medicine box 100 may obtain a medication schedule including a schedule of medication periods in which medications are to be taken. The controller 190 may output the output unit 165 to output a signal indicating the medication when the medication time arrives. For example, the output unit 165 may output a message or alarm signal indicating that the medication time when the medication time. Such a message or signal may include one of visually, audible and tactilely recognizable signals.

The medicine box 100 may obtain a second image by photographing the stored medicine when the medication time arrives (S340). The controller 190 may control the image acquisition unit 120 to photograph the medicine to obtain a second image reflecting the state of the medicine. In the drug management method according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 190 may control the image acquisition unit 120 to capture the drug when the medication time according to the medication schedule arrives. As a result, the controller 190 may acquire a second image regarding the state of the medicine to be taken at the medication time.

Comparing the first image and the second image of the drug management method according to the third embodiment of the present invention to determine whether or not the alteration of the drug (S350), discharging the drug when the drug is not altered (S360) and Performing an operation related to the disposal of the drug when the drug is altered (S370) may be the same as described above in the description of the drug management method according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Here, the medicine box 100 may obtain a second image as the medication time according to the medication schedule arrives, determine whether the medicine is deteriorated, and perform an operation related to the discharge and disposal of the medicine.

According to the drug management method according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the user is provided with a normal drug that is not altered according to the medication schedule, and has an effect that can be taken according to the medication time. In addition, the deteriorated drug has an effect that can be accommodated in a separate waste 130.

Hereinafter will be described with reference to Figure 13 with respect to the drug management method according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 13 is a flow chart of the drug management method according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Drug management method according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, the step of storing the drug (S410), obtaining the expiration date of the drug (S420), outputting information reflecting the expiration date of the drug (S430) And performing an operation related to the disposal of the medicine when the expiration date has elapsed (S440). Hereinafter, each step that may be included in the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The step of storing the medicine (S410) may be the same as described above in the drug management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The medicine box 100 may obtain a shelf life of the medicine (S420). The expiration date of a drug may be a period of time required for the drug to deteriorate under proper storage conditions. In general, the drug may be deteriorated, such as drug efficacy or side effects occur when taking the expiration date. The controller 190 may obtain a shelf life of these drugs. The control unit 190 may have a variety of ways to obtain the expiration date of the drug.

For example, the communication unit 170 may receive an expiration date of the drug from an external device, that is, the server 10 or the mobile communication terminal 20. The control unit 190 may obtain the expiration date of the drug through the communication unit 170. For another example, the input unit 160 may receive an expiration date of the drug from the user. In detail, the input unit 160 may receive an expiration date of the drug from the user or receive a QR code reflecting the expiration date of the drug. The controller 190 may obtain a shelf life of the drug through the input unit 160.

For another example, the communication unit 170 or the input unit 160 may receive or receive information about the type of medicine. The controller 190 may obtain a shelf life of the drug by calculating the shelf life of the drug according to the type of drug.

The medicine box 100 may output the expiration date of the medicine (S430). The controller 190 may control the output unit 165 to output the remaining shelf life of the current drug based on the obtained shelf life. As a result, the user can know how long the expiration date of the drug remains.

The medicine box 100 may perform an operation related to the disposal of the medicine when the expiration date of the medicine has passed (S440). The controller 190 may determine whether the expiration date has elapsed after the medicine is added based on the obtained expiration date of the medicine. Alternatively, the controller 190 may determine whether the expiration date has elapsed based on the date of manufacture of the medicine and the expiration date. Alternatively, the controller 190 may acquire a signal indicating that the expiration date of the drug has passed through the communication unit 170. As such, when the expiration date of the medicine has passed, the controller 190 may perform an operation related to the disposal of the medicine.

The operation related to the disposal of the medicine may include an operation of outputting a signal indicating the disposal of the medicine and an operation of allowing the waste box to accept the medicine.

According to the drug management method according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the drug can be discarded immediately after the expiration date of the drug. In this case, even if the user has an effect that can prevent the user from taking the drug has passed the expiration date.

Hereinafter, a medicine management method according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14, 15, and 16. 14 is a flowchart of a drug management method according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 15 is a view of a first image and a third image according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a first image, a second image, and a third image according to an exemplary embodiment.

Drug management method according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, the step of storing the drug (S510), the step of obtaining a first image and the third image as a reference for determining the state of the drug (S520), the stored drug Taking a second image by acquiring a second image (S530), comparing the second image with the first image and the third image, determining whether the drug is deteriorated (S540), and considering the determination of whether the drug is deteriorated It may include at least one of the step of processing the drug (S550). Hereinafter, each step that may be included in the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The step of storing the medicine (S510) and the step of acquiring the second image by imaging the medicine (S530) may be the same as described above in the description of the drug management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The medicine box 100 may obtain a first image and a third image, which are criteria for determining the state of the medicine (S520). Here, the first image and the third image may include an image reflecting the drug in a normal state that is not altered. Here, the first image and the third image may be different images. For example, the first color of the medicine according to the first image and the third color of the medicine according to the third image may be different colors from each other. The drug may change color when discolored. However, there may be cases where other drugs do not change even if they change color. In other words, all of the discolored drugs may not be altered. As shown in FIG. 15, the first image includes an image reflecting the medicine of the normal state that is not discolored as shown in FIG. 15A, and the third image is discolored as shown in FIG. 15B. It can include an image that reflects a steady state drug that has not been altered.

The controller 190 may acquire the first image and the third image in various ways. As such, the method of the controller 190 obtaining the first image and the third image may be the same as described above in the description of the drug management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The medicine box 100 may determine whether the medicine is deteriorated by comparing the second image reflecting the current state of the medicine with the first image and the third image (S540). The controller 190 may determine whether the drug is altered by comparing the second image with at least one of the first image and the third image.

For example, the controller 190 determines that the drug is not altered when the second image is substantially the same as at least one of the first image and the third image, and the second image is both the first image and the third image. If the substance is not substantially the same as the drug may be deemed altered.

As another example, when the second color of the medicine according to the second image is the same as at least one of the first color of the medicine according to the first image and the third color of the medicine according to the third image, It can be determined that the drug has not been altered. In addition, the controller 190 may determine that the drug is not deteriorated when the second color belongs to the color range set by the first color and the third color. In addition, the controller 190 may determine that the drug is deteriorated when the second color is different from both the first color and the third color or is not included in the color range by the first color and the third color. In detail, as illustrated in FIG. 16, the first image of FIG. 16A and the third image of FIG. 16B may be images of white and red medicines, respectively. In this case, the color range may be determined from white to red. For example, pink may be included in this color range, and blue or black may not be included. Accordingly, the controller 190 may determine that the white medicine or the pink medicine reflected by the second image of FIGS. 16C and 16D is not changed. In addition, the controller 190 may determine that the blue medicine and the black medicine in which the second image of FIG. 16 (e) or (f) is changed are deteriorated.

The medicine box 100 may process the medicine in consideration of the determination of whether or not alteration of the medicine (S550). The controller 190 may store, discharge, and discard the drug in consideration of whether the drug is altered. As described above, the step of controlling the medicine by the controller 190 may be the same as described above in the description of the medicine management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the controller 190 may output the message notifying that the drug is not altered, if the color change. For example, when the second image is different from the first image reflecting the normal drug which is not discolored and is substantially the same as the third image that is discolored but reflects the normal drug, the output unit 165 is discolored but the drug is deteriorated. A voice message indicating that it has not been output can be output.

Thus, the user can know even when the drug is discolored, but not altered, there is an effect that can take the discolored drug with confidence.

Hereinafter, a medicine management method according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. 17 is a flow chart of a drug management method according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, Figure 18 is a view of the determination of whether or not alteration of the drug according to the color information of the drug according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

Drug management method according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, the step of storing the drug (S610), the step of acquiring color information as a reference for determining the state of the drug (S620), the second drug by imaging the stored drug Obtaining an image (S630), comparing the second color according to the second image with the color information to determine whether or not alteration of the drug (S640) and processing the drug in consideration of the determination of whether or not alteration of the drug It may include at least one of (S650). Hereinafter, each step that may be included in the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The step of storing the drug (S610), the step of acquiring the second image by imaging the drug (S630) and the step of treating the medicine in consideration of the determination of whether the alteration of the drug (S650) is the first embodiment of the present invention In the description of the drug management method according to may be the same as described above.

The medicine box 100 may obtain color information as a reference for determining the state of the medicine (S620). The color information may include the color of the drug in the normal state unchanged or the color range for the drug in the normal state unchanged. Alternatively, the color information may include the color of the altered drug or the color range of the altered drug.

The controller 190 may acquire color information in various ways. For example, the communication unit 170 may receive color information from an external device including the server 10 or the mobile communication terminal 20 or the input unit 160 may receive color information. The controller 190 may thereby obtain color information. For another example, when the medicine is injected, the image acquisition unit 120 captures the medicine to obtain an image of the medicine in a normal state, and the controller 190 may generate color information based on the image. For example, the controller 190 may obtain information on the type of medicine and calculate color information of the medicine based on the information.

The medicine box 100 may determine whether the medicine is deteriorated by comparing the second color according to the second image with color information (S640). The controller 190 may determine whether the drug is deteriorated based on the color information and the second color according to the second image.

For example, when the color information of the normal drug is a color range from the first color to the third color, the controller 190 may determine whether the second color belongs to the color range or not. As shown in FIG. 18, the controller 190 includes the white medicine of FIG. 18B and the pink medicine of FIG. 18C belonging to the color range from white to red shown in FIG. 18A. May be determined not to be deteriorated, and the blue drug of FIG. 18D may be deteriorated.

Thus, the medicine box 100 can determine whether the alteration of the drug based on the color information, the user can determine whether the alteration of the drug accordingly.

Hereinafter, a medicine management method according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. 19 is a flow chart of the drug management method according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, Figure 20 is a view of the storage state of the drug according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, Figure 21 is a seventh embodiment of the present invention Figure is a view of the information indicating the storage state of the drug according to.

Drug management method according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention, the step of storing the drug (S710), the step of detecting the storage state of the drug (S720) and performing the operation related to the storage of the drug according to the storage state of the drug At least one of step S730 may be included. Hereinafter, each step that may be included in the seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The medicine box 100 may store the medicine (S710). The storage unit 110 may accommodate the medicine therein. Here, the storage unit 110 may adjust the state of the inside to an appropriate storage state to be suitable for preserving the drug inside. Storage conditions may include factors that have a sensitive effect on the alteration of the drug. For example, the storage state may include the temperature, humidity and direct sunlight irradiation of the drug. If the drug is not stored at the proper temperature and humidity according to the type of drug, it can be easily changed even before the expiration date. In addition, when the light is irradiated with the drug, moisture may be generated or chemical components may cause chemical reactions, causing the drug to deteriorate. The storage unit 110 to control the storage state as described above has the effect of preventing the deterioration of the drug to the maximum by adjusting the inside to an appropriate storage state corresponding to the type of drug.

The medicine box 100 may detect a storage state of the medicine (S720). The sensing unit 150 may detect at least one of a storage state of the storage unit 110 or a state in which the medicine box 100 is provided. For example, the sensing unit 150 may include at least one of a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and an optical sensor. The detection unit 150 may detect whether the temperature, humidity and direct sunlight irradiation inside the storage unit 110. Alternatively, the detection unit 150 may detect a state in which the medicine box 100 is provided. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 20, the sensing unit 150 may detect whether or not direct sunlight is irradiated on the medicine box 100.

The medicine box 100 may perform an operation related to the storage of the medicine according to the storage state of the medicine (S730). The controller 190 may obtain information about a storage state of the storage unit 110 or a state in which the medicine box 100 is provided from the detector 150. The controller 190 may perform an operation related to the storage of drugs based on the information about the storage state.

For example, the controller 190 may adjust the state inside the storage unit 110 to an appropriate temperature and an appropriate humidity for storing the medicine. When the sensing unit 150 senses the temperature inside the storage unit 110 and is different from the proper temperature for storing the drug, the controller 190 controls cooling so that the inside of the storage unit 110 is at an appropriate temperature by cooling and heating. Can be.

For another example, when the sensing unit 150 detects that the direct light is irradiated on the medicine box 100, the controller 190 outputs a message indicating that the direct light is irradiated on the medicine box 100. ) Can be controlled. The user may move the position of the medicine box 100 according to this message to prevent the alteration of the drug.

As another example, the controller 190 may control the output unit 165 to output information reflecting the storage state of the medicine detected by the detector 150. As shown in FIG. 21, the output unit 165 may output precautions regarding temperature, humidity, irradiation of direct sunlight, and chemical alteration in relation to the storage state of the chemicals.

According to the seventh embodiment according to the present invention, there is an effect that the drug can be stored for a long time without being deteriorated as much as possible. In addition, the user can know the state in which the drug is stored, and if there is an abnormality in the storage state of the drug has an effect that can take appropriate measures to determine.

Hereinafter, a medicine management method according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 22. 22 is a flow chart of a drug management method according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

Drug management method according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention, the step of determining whether the alteration of the drug (S810), performing the operation related to the disposal of the altered drug (S820), the disposal unit 130 is removable It may include at least one of the step (S830), the step of obtaining the authentication information (S840), the step (S850) of opening the discarding unit 130 when validly authenticated. Hereinafter, each step that can be included in the eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

Determining whether or not alteration of the drug (S810) and performing an operation related to disposal of the altered drug (S820) will be the same as described above in the description of the drug management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention Can be.

The waste part 130 may be detachable from the medicine box 100 (S830). As described above in the description of the configuration of the medicine box 100, the disposal unit 130 may be provided in a structure that can be removed and mounted from the medicine box 100. The waste part 130 may be detachable from the medicine box 100. As a result, the user may have only the disposal unit 130, not the entire medicine box 100, and return only the disposal unit 130 to a predetermined disposal drug collection place such as a pharmacy, thereby providing a convenient effect.

The medicine box 100 may obtain authentication information (S840). The controller 190 may obtain authentication information. Here, the authentication information may include information reflecting whether or not the qualification for handling the discarded drug. The discarded drug needs to be handled by a qualified person. As a result, unauthorized persons need to be restricted from accessing waste products. The authentication information may be information given to a person who is thus qualified to process the discarded drug. The controller 190 may receive authentication information from an external device through the communication unit 170. For example, the medicine box 100 may access the server 10 connected to the pharmacy and receive valid authentication information from the pharmacist. In addition, the controller 190 may receive authentication information from the user through the input unit 160. Such authentication information may include a user's voice recognition, fingerprint recognition, information for retina recognition and a password.

The disposal unit 130 may be opened when validly authenticated (S850). The controller 190 may selectively open the disposal unit 130 only when the obtained authentication information is valid. As a result, the authenticated person may collect the waste medicine by opening the disposal unit 130 using the authentication information. In addition, the unauthorized person cannot access the discarded drug because it cannot open the discarded drug.

As a result, the discarded medicine has an effect that can be collected by an authenticated user without being discarded indiscriminately. As a result, disturbance of the ecosystem and damage to nature due to the discarded drugs are prevented.

The drug management method according to the first to eighth embodiments of the present invention described above can be used individually or in combination with each other. In addition, the steps configuring each embodiment may be used separately or in combination with the steps configuring another embodiment.

According to the drug management method according to the present invention, the user can not take the altered drug, the altered drug is collected by an authorized person is prevented to be discarded indiscriminately, and the effect of preventing the alteration of the drug There is. In addition, there is an effect that can reduce unnecessary social costs, improve the health of the individual and prevent the occurrence of disturbances in the ecological environment.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The present invention is not limited to the drawings. In addition, the embodiments described in this document can be applied to not only the present invention, but also all or some of the embodiments may be selectively combined so that various modifications can be made.

10: server 20: mobile communication terminal
100: medicine box 110: storage unit 120: image acquisition unit
130: disposal unit 140: drug supply unit 150: detection unit
160: input unit 165: output unit 170: communication unit
180: storage unit 190: control unit

Claims (31)

Storage unit for storing the drug;
An image acquisition unit for photographing an object; And
Acquire a first image as a reference for determining the state of the medicine, obtain a second image of the stored medicine through the image acquisition unit, and compare the second image with the first image to capture And a controller configured to determine whether or not alteration of the drug is performed and to perform at least one of operations related to the discharge, storage and disposal of the drug in consideration of the result of the determination.
Medicine box.
The method of claim 1,
It further includes an input unit for receiving an input,
The control unit is configured to control the image acquisition unit to capture the medicine when receiving an input instructing to discharge the medicine from the input unit.
Medicine box.
The method of claim 1,
Further comprising: a communication unit for receiving a medication schedule from an external device,
The controller controls the image acquisition unit to photograph the medicine when the medication time according to the medication schedule arrives.
Medicine box.
The method according to any one of claims 2 and 3, wherein
Further comprising a drug providing unit for discharging the drug,
The controller may control the medicine providing unit to discharge the medicine when the photographed medicine is not altered in consideration of the result of the determination.
Medicine box.
The method of claim 1,
The controller may be configured to control the image acquisition unit to repeatedly photograph the medicine at a predetermined time period.
Medicine box.
The method of claim 1,
Further comprising: a waste part for receiving the altered drug;
The controller may be configured to control the waste part to accept the altered drug when the drug is changed in consideration of the result of the determination.
Medicine box.
The method of claim 6,
The waste portion is detached from the medicine box
Medicine box.
The method of claim 6,
It further includes an input unit for receiving an input,
The control unit obtains authentication information from the input unit, and controls the disposal unit to be opened when the authentication information is valid.
Medicine box.
The method of claim 1,
It further comprises an output unit for outputting at least one of a visual, auditory and tactile signal,
The controller may be configured to control the output unit to output a signal reflecting a result of the determination.
Medicine box.
10. The method of claim 9,
The controller may be configured to control the output unit to output at least one of the first image and the second image.
Medicine box.
10. The method of claim 9,
The controller may be configured to control the controller to output a signal reflecting at least one of deterioration of the drug and adverse effects of the deteriorated drug when the drug is deteriorated in consideration of a result of the determination.
Medicine box.
The method of claim 1,
A communication unit for receiving the first image from an external device; further comprising
Medicine box.
The method of claim 1,
Further comprising: a waste part for receiving the altered drug;
The control unit is configured to obtain a shelf life of the medicine, and to control the waste to accommodate the medicine when the shelf life has elapsed.
Medicine box.
The method of claim 13,
An output unit for outputting the remaining expiration date of the drug;
Medicine box.
The method of claim 1,
The controller may determine whether the drug is deteriorated by comparing at least one of the color, size, and shape of the medicine according to the first image and the second image.
Medicine box.
16. The method of claim 15,
The controller determines that the drug is not altered when the first color of the medicine according to the first image and the second color of the medicine according to the second image are substantially the same, and the first color and the second color. The drug is judged to be deteriorated when the colors are not substantially the same.
Medicine box.
The method of claim 16,
The control unit obtains a third image as a reference for determining a state of the medicine, and when the second color belongs to a color range according to the third color of the medicine according to the first color and the third image, the medicine Judging that the drug is not deteriorated, and judges that the drug is deteriorated when the second color does not belong to the color range.
Medicine box.
The method of claim 17,
It further comprises an output unit for outputting at least one of a visual, auditory and tactile signal,
The controller may be configured to control the output unit to output a signal indicating that the drug is not altered when the second color is different from the first color and falls within the color range.
Medicine box.
The method of claim 1,
The control unit may acquire the first image by capturing the injected medicine through the image acquisition unit when the medicine is put into the storage unit.
Medicine box.
The method of claim 1,
The controller is configured to adjust a storage state including at least one of a temperature and a humidity inside the storage unit.
Medicine box.
The method of claim 20,
An output unit configured to output at least one of a visual, audio and tactile signal; And
Further comprising: a detection unit for detecting the storage state,
The control unit controls the output unit to output a signal indicating that the storage state is poor when the storage state detected by the detection unit does not belong to at least one of a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range.
Medicine box.
The method of claim 21,
The detecting unit detects whether or not the direct light irradiation of the medicine box,
The controller controls the output unit to output a signal indicating that the storage state is poor when the medicine box is irradiated with direct sunlight.
Medicine box.
Storage unit for storing the drug;
An image acquisition unit for photographing an object; And
Acquiring color information as a reference for determining the state of the medicine, obtaining a second image of the stored medicine through the image acquisition unit, and a second color of the captured medicine according to the second image and And a controller configured to compare the color information to determine whether the medicine is deteriorated, and to perform at least one of operations related to the discharge, storage, and disposal of the medicine in consideration of the result of the determination.
Medicine box.
In the medicine management method using a medicine box including a storage unit where the medicine is stored,
Acquiring a first image as a reference for determining the state of the medicine;
Photographing the stored medicine to obtain a second image;
Comparing the first image and the second image to determine whether the drug is deteriorated; And
Performing an operation related to the disposal of the altered drug when the drug is altered;
Medication management method.
25. The method of claim 24,
Outputting a signal reflecting whether the drug is deteriorated;
Medication management method.
25. The method of claim 24,
Acquiring a signal indicative of the discharge of the medicine;
Acquiring the second image by capturing the medicine when acquiring a signal indicating discharge of the medicine
Medication management method.
The method of claim 26,
Discharging the drug when the drug is not altered;
Medication management method.
25. The method of claim 24,
Obtaining a shelf life of the drug; And
When the expiration date has passed, discarding the drug; further comprising a
Medication management method.
25. The method of claim 24,
The medicine box further includes a disposal unit for receiving the altered medicine,
The operation related to the disposal may include an operation in which the waste part receives the altered chemicals.
Medication management method.
The method of claim 29,
Obtaining authentication information; And
When the authentication information is valid, opening the disposal unit; further comprising:
Medication management method.
25. The method of claim 24,
Detecting a storage state including at least one of a temperature and a humidity at which the drug is stored; And
Outputting a signal indicating that the storage state is poor when the temperature does not belong to a predetermined temperature range or when the humidity does not belong to a predetermined humidity range;
Medication management method.

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