KR20160052159A - Medicine storage box having wireless control function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a medicine storage box having a wireless control function which controls a locking unit and an alarm unit according to a control command received wirelessly from an external mobile terminal and transmits a control result to the mobile terminal wirelessly. Accordingly, the present invention relates to the medicine storage box which can store different types of medicines as the storage box has a separated storage unit and a cover unit. The medicine storage box comprises: a locking unit setting a lock state of the medicine storage box; an alarm unit setting an alarm for the medicine storage box; a first communication unit receiving control commands to the locking unit and the alarm unit from the external mobile terminal wirelessly; and a control unit controlling the locking unit and the alarm unit according to the control commands provided by the first communication unit, wherein the first communication unit is provided with operation results performed by the control unit and transmits the operation result to the mobile terminal wirelessly.

Description

MEDICINE STORAGE BOX HAVING WIRELESS CONTROL FUNCTION WITH RADIO CONTROL FUNCTION

The present invention relates to a drug store, and more particularly, to a drug store having a radio control function for controlling a lock unit and an alarm unit by a control command wirelessly received from an external mobile terminal and wirelessly transmitting a control result to the mobile terminal .

Drugs are substances that are administered to a creature to treat, alleviate, and prevent disease, injury, or other physical anomalies. In general, even healthy people take several medicines a year, and people with certain diseases may need to take medication periodically for a lifetime. Since these medicines are composed of different chemical components, the medicinal times are determined in advance depending on the action of each drug in the body to be absorbed and decomposed. Therefore, for proper medication effect, it is important to take prescribed medication at fixed time intervals according to the duration of medicinal ingredient and purpose and medicinal efficacy.

In general, doctors and pharmacists who make prescriptions for medicines are instructing about dosing time, how to take medication, how to take medication, etc. according to the life patterns of the general public such as after the weather, after meals, after meals and before bedtime .

However, this medication map is explained according to the oral or pharmacist's oral explanation, and since it depends entirely on the recipient's memory and attention in the course of medication, it is difficult to expect effective dosing according to the medication schedule unless individual users pay attention. Especially, it is not easy for a modern man who is struggling with the minute of life to always take the medicine at the time of going out and take the prescribed medicine properly at the appointed time due to busy daily life. In addition, children and elderly people may have less attention than ordinary people. Therefore, if there is no separate medication management, it is difficult to take medication regularly according to the medication schedule at the correct time, Abuse may occur.

The patent document described in the following prior art document is Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2002-0061154, which supports patients or their caregivers to consciously memorize medicines when taking them, and, after taking medicines, The device for supporting medication confirmation includes a medicine dispenser 1 having a medicine dispenser 1b and a lid 1c and an electronic device 1 having a time memory means and a liquid crystal display portion 2a. A watch 2 and a mechanical allbol 3 which is stopped by opening and closing the lid 1c. When the medication is used, the current time when the person is closed is detected by the cover opening / closing sensor 4 and is displayed on the liquid crystal display part 2a to support the patient or the caregiver to consciously memorize the medication's memory. The medication confirmation time is stored in the time storage means as the medication confirmation time, and if the patient or the caregiver does not think that the medication has been used after the medication, the medication confirmation time is returned to the liquid crystal display 2a Thereby allowing the patient or the caregiver to memorize the medication, thereby enabling the medication to be immediately eradicated.

However, the prior art document does not disclose a technique for controlling the alarm and lock of the weak library by an external mobile terminal and providing medication information to the mobile terminal at a predetermined medication time.

Therefore, it is possible to easily set alarms and locks of the medicine storage box from the remote place to the mobile terminal, and to provide the setting result information to the mobile terminal to prevent the omission of the medication and to prevent the abuse of medication, There is an urgent need for a technique capable of preventing a drug accident that may occur.

Patent No.: Korean Patent Publication No. 2002-0061154 Name of patent: Medication verification support device

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal capable of easily setting an alarm and lock of a drug store from a remote place to a mobile terminal, The present invention also provides a medicine storage box equipped with a radio control function for preventing abuse of drugs and preventing drug accidents caused by carelessness of infants and children.

To this end, a medicine storage box having a radio control function according to the present invention includes a lock part for setting a lock of the medicine storage box, the medicine storage compartment being separated into a storage part and a cover part and capable of storing a plurality of medicines; An alarm unit for setting an alarm of the medicine container; A first communication unit for wirelessly receiving control commands of the locking unit and the alarm unit from an external mobile terminal; And a control unit for controlling the lock unit and the alarm unit according to the control command provided by the first communication unit. The first communication unit wirelessly transmits the result information to the mobile terminal after receiving the result information from the controller.

The medicine container having the radio control function according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a storage part for storing a release key for releasing the engagement of the lock part; And an input unit for inputting a key for unlocking the lock unit, wherein the input unit is provided with a numeric key, and the numeric key is an electrostatic touch pad for recognizing a touch, And a locking part and a locking part for locking or unlocking the storage part and the cover part for setting a lock of the cover part or releasing the lock, and the control part compares the key input from the input part with the release key If it is determined that the key input from the input unit and the cancel key are the same, the lock of the lock unit is released.

Further, a medicament container having a radio control function according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a power source for supplying power to the medicament container; And a display unit for displaying a message to a user, wherein the power source unit is switched to a sleep mode when the number key is not input for a preset time, and the dosing time is started or the input DC converter and a rechargeable battery so as to convert an external AC power source into a DC power source and use the battery as the starting power of the lock unit or charge the rechargeable battery, And displays numbers and texts including information input from the input unit, alarm start character of the alarm unit, time, battery consumption of the power unit, and mode switching notification character.

Meanwhile, the alarm unit according to the embodiment of the present invention sets the taking time through the input unit, generates an alarm for the first time from the taking time, and the controller sets the alarm time of the alarm unit as the start time, After the locking of the locking part is released for a period of time, when the second time has elapsed, the lock of the storage part and the cover part is established through fastening of the locking part.

Further, the input unit according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include at least one of a fingerprint recognition device and an RFID reader, wherein the fingerprint recognition device compares a registered fingerprint previously stored in the storage with an input fingerprint, In this case, the RF ID reader releases the locking of the locking part when the RF ID information previously stored in the storage part is compared with the read-out ID information of the RF ID.

Here, the mobile terminal may include a second communication unit capable of wirelessly transmitting and receiving information with the first communication unit; A control command generator for generating the control command; And a screen for displaying the result information, wherein the first communication unit and the second communication unit are provided with communication means capable of short-range wireless communication.

The features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description based on the accompanying drawings.

Prior to that, terms and words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed in a conventional and dictionary sense, and the inventor may properly define the concept of the term in order to best explain its invention It should be construed in the meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, alarms and locks of the medicine storage box can be easily set by not only a medicine storage box but also a mobile terminal at a remote place.

Also, according to various embodiments of the present invention, a result obtained by the control command of the mobile terminal may be provided to the mobile terminal, thereby providing the user with the time for taking the medicines, thereby preventing the omission of the medicines.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, drug abuse can be prevented, and drug accidents that may occur due to carelessness of infants and children can be prevented.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a drug store having a radio control function according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
2 is an exemplary view showing a top view of a storage unit provided with a plurality of storage spaces according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is an exemplary view showing a transverse bulkhead and a longitudinal bulkhead according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an exemplary view showing a top view of a storage unit provided with a single storage space according to another embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a block diagram illustrating a drug store having a wireless control function in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a lock according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a block diagram illustrating a drug store with wireless control functionality in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The objectives, specific advantages and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. It should be noted that, in the present specification, the reference numerals are added to the constituent elements of the drawings, and the same constituent elements have the same numerical numbers as much as possible even if they are displayed on different drawings. Also, the terms " first ", " second ", and the like are used to distinguish one element from another element, and the element is not limited thereto.

Also, the singular forms as used below include plural forms unless the phrases expressly have the opposite meaning. Throughout the specification, when an element is referred to as "including" an element, it means that it can include other elements as well, without departing from the other elements unless specifically stated otherwise.

1 to 8 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The basic principle of the present invention is that the alarm can be easily set in the medicine storage box to prevent omission of medication taking-over, and a lock function is provided to prevent an accident caused by a toxic drug, And is set by an external mobile terminal.

In the following description of the present invention, detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a drug store having a radio control function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a medicament container 100 having a radio control function according to the present invention includes a lock unit 110, an alarm unit 120, a first communication unit 140, and a control unit 130.

The medicine storage box 100 having the radio control function according to the embodiment of the present invention constructed as shown in FIG. 1 will be described in detail as follows.

First, the medicine storage box 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is in the form of a box having a storage space for storing various kinds of medicines and is easy to carry.

That is, the medicine container 100 having the radio control function according to the embodiment of the present invention is separated into the storage part A and the cover part B and can easily store the medicine.

In particular, the storage unit A is provided with at least one independent storage space as shown in FIG. 2 in order to store various kinds of medicines without mixing.

2 is an exemplary view showing a top view of a storage unit having a plurality of storage spaces according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, it is preferable that the storage unit A is provided with a plurality of storage spaces (a) so as to prevent mixing of medicines.

As shown in FIG. 3, since the transverse barrier ribs b and the longitudinal barrier ribs c can be separated, the volume of the storage space a can be adjusted.

3 is an exemplary view showing a transverse bulkhead and a longitudinal bulkhead according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, grooves are formed between the transverse barrier ribs b and the longitudinal barrier ribs c, and the storage space a can be formed by engaging them.

Next, FIG. 4 is an exemplary view showing a top view of a storage unit having a single storage space according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, in comparison with FIG. 2, it can be seen that the storage space (a) of FIG. 4 is not provided with the horizontal barrier ribs b and the vertical barrier ribs c. That is, the storage unit A is provided with a single storage space a so as to be suitable for managing chemicals having high importance.

Drugs of high importance here, for example, means drugs containing ingredients that can be legally strong when used without permission, such as drugs.

As described above with reference to FIGS. 2 and 4, in the present invention, a plurality of storage spaces (a) are provided or a plurality of storage spaces are provided. However, the number of storage spaces (a) It is preferable not to limit it.

If the storage portion A can be sealed or opened, it is preferable not to limit the cover portion B to any particular limitation.

5 is a block diagram illustrating a drug store having a wireless control function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5, a medicament container 100 having a radio control function according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a lock unit 110, an alarm unit 120, a control unit 130, and a first communication unit 140 do.

The medicine container 100 having the radio control function according to the embodiment of the present invention constructed as shown in FIG. 5 will be described in detail as follows.

First, the lock portion 110 is started.

The lock portion 110 is locked by locking the storage portion A and the cover portion B, or is unlocked by unlocking.

6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a lock according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the lock portion 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a latch 110a and a latching piece 110b.

The latch 110a is locked in the latching part 110b and is moved in the direction d by the control part 130 to release the lock of the storage part A and the cover part B to release the lock. On the contrary, the lock is established by bringing the storage portion A and the cover portion B into close contact with each other in a state in which the latch 110a is disengaged from the latch piece 110b.

In other words, the latch 110a is provided with an elastic means (not shown). When the user closes the cover B, the latch 110a is automatically fastened to the latch 110b by the pressing force, . Here, the locking part 110 has been described by using elasticity. However, a method of locking or unlocking the locking part 110 by applying a current to the locking part 110a or the locking part 110b by electroplating can also be applied .

The alarm unit 120 generates an alarm at the drug dosing time set by the user and informs the user of the drug dosing time.

Here, the lock unit 110 and the alarm unit 120 are controlled by the controller 130.

The control unit 130 may control the lock unit 110 and the alarm unit 120 according to a control command provided from the first communication unit 140.

The first communication unit 140 provides the control unit 130 with a control command wirelessly received from an external mobile terminal 200.

The first communication unit 140 may wirelessly transmit the result information, which is performed by the control unit 130, to the mobile terminal 200.

Here, the result information may include a lock state, an alarm occurrence state, and the like, but is not limited thereto.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a medicament container 110 having a wireless control function according to another embodiment of the present invention.

7, a medicament container 100 having a radio control function according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a locking unit 110, an alarm unit 120, a control unit 130, a first communication unit 140, A storage unit 150, an input unit 160, a power supply unit 170, and a display unit 180.

The medicine container 100 having the radio control function according to another embodiment of the present invention constructed as shown in FIG. 7 will be described in detail as follows.

The lock portion 110 is started.

6, the locking part 110 may be designed in a manner of an electromagnet for the latching piece 110a and the latching part 110b. For example, the control unit 130 can apply the electric current to any one of the latching piece 110a and the latching lug 110b to electromagnetize the latching piece 110a and the latching lug 110b. Therefore, the material of the engaging piece 110a and the engaging piece 110b is preferably steel steel.

When the control command wirelessly transmitted from the mobile terminal 200 is received by the first communication unit 140, the first communication unit 140 transmits the control command to the controller 130.

The control command may include a command for opening the lock unit 110, a command for setting an alarm time of the alarm unit 120, and the like.

On the other hand, the medicine storage box 100 is provided with an input unit 160 so that the user can set the alarm time or unlock the lock unit 110 directly.

The setter can set the bath time of the medicine set through the input unit 160 and generate the alarm for the first time from the dose time. Here, the first time is a predetermined time for generating an alarm, and can be set to one minute, two minutes, three minutes, and so on. Then, the alarm unit 160 generates an alarm for the alarm time set up above. Thereafter, when the alarm setting time has elapsed, the controller 130 terminates the operation of the alarm unit 120.

The alarm unit 120 may be designed to be automatically terminated when the cover unit B is opened after an alarm is generated, and may be provided with a switch (not shown). That is, when the switch is released by the cover portion B in the alarm generation state, the alarm generation is ended.

On the other hand, the setter can set the time for the lock unit 110 to be released. Herein, the unlocking time is referred to as a second time for convenience, and the second time means a time when the lock is released by the locking part 110. Then, when the second time has elapsed, the controller 130 may control the lock unit 110 to set the lock.

Here, in order to set the lock by the controller 130, any one of the latch 110a and the latching piece 110b of the lock 110 is formed of an electromagnet, and the current is flowed in the controller 130, And the lock may be set by the magnetic force.

The mobile terminal of FIG. 8 can wirelessly receive the control command as described above.

8 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, a mobile terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a second communication unit 210, a control command generation unit 220, and a screen 230.

The mobile terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention configured as shown in FIG. 8 will be described in detail as follows.

First, the mobile terminal 200 includes a second communication unit 210 capable of wireless communication. Examples of the second communication unit 210 include a smart phone, a PDA, a notebook, a tablet, and the like.

The control command generation unit 220 generates a control command according to the information input through input means (not shown) provided in the mobile terminal 200. [ The type of the control command may include a signal for setting the lock unit 110 and the alarm unit 120.

The control command generated by the control command generation unit 220 is displayed on the screen 230 provided in the mobile terminal 200 and the control command is displayed on the display 230, Anything that can be done is possible.

The generated control command is wirelessly transmitted to the first communication unit 140 by the second communication unit 210. [ The first communication unit 140 receiving the control command wirelessly controls the lock unit 110 and the alarm unit 120 according to the control command.

Referring again to FIG. 7, the storage unit 150 stores a release key set by the configurator. The release key may be set to a means capable of inputting in the input unit 160 such as a number or a text or a special character.

The storage unit 150 may include various types of recording media. More specifically, it is possible to use a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory, a ROM (Read Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), an EEPROM (Electronically Erasable and Programmable ROM), a register, a hard disk, , The release key may be stored in various types of recording media that can be read by the control unit 130. [

That is, the release key stored in the storage unit 150 is compared with the key currently input through the input unit 160 by the control unit 130. Only when the input key and the release key are the same, the control unit 130 provides a control command to the lock unit 110 to release the lock.

In order to release the lock, the input unit 160 may include input means such as a fingerprint recognition device and an RFID reader. The fingerprint recognition device may include a registered fingerprint and an input fingerprint previously stored in the storage unit 150 The RFID reader reads out the stored RFID information stored in the storage unit 150 and the read ID information of the storage unit 150, The fastening can be released.

Next, the power supply unit 170 will be described.

The power supply unit 170 is installed in the medicine storage box 100 having the radio control function according to the embodiment of the present invention to supply power to the components requiring power supply. In addition, the power supply unit 170 may include a battery (not shown) that can be charged, and the battery may be connected to an external AC power source to charge the battery, so that an AC-DC converter (not shown) is further provided.

Also, since the medicine storage box 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is preferably potable, the use of the power source should be minimized when the medicine storage box 100 is not in use. Therefore, it is desirable that the power supply unit 170 can set a sleep mode.

That is, when the input of the input unit 160 is not transmitted for a predetermined time, the power supply unit 170 is switched to a mode of supplying only a minimum amount of power that can hold the weak library 100. Therefore, the power supply unit 170 can stop power supply to components other than the control unit 130, thereby minimizing power consumption.

Meanwhile, when the user touches the input unit 160 or when a predetermined time has elapsed, the power supply unit 170 returns from the sleep mode and supplies normal power to each component so that the weak storage unit 100 performs normal operation.

Finally, the display unit 180 is started.

The display unit 180 includes a plurality of LEDs for informing the alarm when the alarm unit 120 outputs an alarm.

In other words, a plurality of LEDs (LEDs) blink at predetermined intervals when an alarm is generated so that an alarm can be identified.

In addition, the display unit 180 may include display means such as a liquid crystal display device capable of outputting text. In addition, the display means such as the liquid crystal display device displays a text or a numeral input by the input unit 160 to provide convenience to the user to prevent mis-input.

In addition, the display unit 180 may provide convenience to the user, including input numbers, alarm start characters of the alarm unit 120, time, battery consumption of the power unit 170, and mode switching notification characters.

The control unit 130 compares the key information inputted from the input unit 160 with the release key previously stored in the storage unit 150 in order to release the lock of the lock unit 110. [

If the key information and the release key coincide with each other, when the controller 130 moves to the latch 110a, the locking of the storage unit A and the cover unit B is released by the elasticity to release the lock.

Herein, the storage unit 150 stores the release key set by the configurator. The release key may be set to a means capable of inputting in the input unit 160 such as a number or a text or a special character.

The storage unit 150 may include various types of recording media. More specifically, it is possible to use a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory, a ROM (Read Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), an EEPROM (Electronically Erasable and Programmable ROM), a register, a hard disk, , The release key may be stored in various types of recording media that can be read by the control unit 130. [

On the other hand, if the input unit 160 is a numeric keypad, the release key will be set to a number. Also, the number of digits of the number can be arbitrarily set by the configurator. The number pad of the input unit 160 is preferably an electrostatic touch pad that recognizes a human touch, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The type of the input unit 160 (fingerprint input device, face recognizer, ). Accordingly, depending on the type of the input unit 160, the release key can be variously changed, such as a fingerprint, a face shape, an iris, and RFID information.

That is, the input unit 160 may include input means such as a fingerprint recognition device and an RFID reader, and the fingerprint recognition device compares the registered fingerprint and the input fingerprint previously stored in the storage unit 150, , The RF ID reader releases the fastening of the lock part 110 and the RF ID information previously stored in the storage part 150 is compared with the read ID information of the RF ID, .

The input unit 160 may be disposed on the cover unit B. Since the input unit 160 is provided on the upper portion of the cover unit B, it can be easily captured in the user's field of view and input can be performed easily.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is clearly understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

100: Drug Storage A: Storage
B: cover part 110:
110a: latching piece 110b: latching piece
120: alarm unit 130:
140: first communication unit 150:
160: input unit 170:
180: Display portion a: Storage space
b: transverse bulkhead c: vertical bulkhead

Claims (7)

A medicament container separate from a storage section and a cover section and capable of storing a plurality of medicines,
A lock portion for setting a lock of the medicine container;
An alarm unit for setting an alarm of the medicine container;
A first communication unit for wirelessly receiving control commands of the locking unit and the alarm unit from an external mobile terminal; And
And a control unit for controlling the lock unit and the alarm unit according to the control command provided by the first communication unit,
Wherein the first communication unit includes a radio control function for receiving result information from the controller and wirelessly transmitting the result information to the mobile terminal.
The method according to claim 1,
A storage portion for storing a release key for releasing the engagement of the lock portion; And
And an input unit for inputting a key for releasing the engagement of the lock unit,
Wherein the input unit is provided with a numeric key and the numeric key is an electrostatic touch pad for recognizing a touch,
Wherein the locking portion includes a latching piece and a latch for locking or unlocking the storage portion and the cover portion to set a lock of the storage portion and the cover portion or to unlock the storage portion and the cover portion,
Wherein the control unit compares the key input from the input unit with the cancel key and releases the lock of the lock unit when it is determined that the key input from the input unit and the cancel key are the same Drug storage.
The method of claim 2,
A power supply for supplying power to the medicine storage box; And
Further comprising a display unit for displaying a message to a user,
The power unit is switched to a sleep mode when the number key is not input for a predetermined time, and returns to the normal mode when the dosing time is started or the input of the number key is detected. - A DC converter and a rechargeable battery are further provided to convert an external AC power source into a DC power source and use it as the starting power of the lock unit, charge the rechargeable battery,
Wherein the display unit displays numbers and texts including information input from the input unit, an alarm start character of the alarm unit, a time, a battery consumption value of the power unit, and a mode switching notification character on the screen. ≪ / RTI >
4. The apparatus of claim 3,
Wherein the dosing time is set through the input unit, an alarm is generated for a first time from the dosing time,
Wherein the control unit sets the lock of the storage unit and the cover unit through engagement of the lock unit when the second time elapses after releasing the lock unit for a second time with the alarm generation time of the alarm unit as a start time, And a radio control function for controlling the radio control function.
The apparatus of claim 2,
Further comprising at least one of a fingerprint recognition device and an RFID reader (RFID reader)
The fingerprint recognition device compares the registered fingerprint and the input fingerprint previously stored in the storage unit and releases the lock of the lock part if they are the same,
Wherein the RF ID reader compares the RF ID information pre-stored in the storage with the RF ID information read from the storage and releases the locking of the lock if identical.
The method of claim 1,
A second communication unit capable of wireless transmission / reception of information with the first communication unit;
A control command generator for generating the control command; And
And a screen for displaying the result information.
7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the first communication unit and the second communication unit
And a communication unit capable of short-range wireless communication is provided.

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